SEATTLE'S IRISH WEEK 2008
SATURDAY, MARCH 8
IRISH SODA BREAD CONTEST, 2 PM, T S McHugh's Irish Pub and Restaurant, 1st & Mercer, Seattle. Waterford Crystal, Belleek China and other great Prizes are awarded to the winners in three categories: Brown, White and Glorified. See IRISH SODA BREAD CONTEST for the rules and restrictions - e.g., no Baking Powder is permitted in the Brown or White categories.
Entries should be delivered in an unmarked paper bag to the restaurant between 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM. To save time, a completed Application Form should accompany the entries. Admission is free and Judging starts at 2 PM. For more information, call 206-284-3802.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 9
MATT TALBOT DINNER, 6 PM, F X McRory's.
We close down McRory's for the evening and pack the place in an attempt to raise over $30,000 to fund Seattle's downtown Homeless Program which is named for Dubliner Matt Talbot. For information on the programs of the Matt Talbot Center, visit www.matttalbotcenter.org. Suggested donation for the dinner is $85. Call 425-290-7839 for tickets and more information.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 13
WORLD AFAIRS COUNCIL Global Leadership Series Address.
John Bruton, former Prime Minister of Ireland and current European Union Ambassador to the United States will deliver the keynote address. Bruton will examine the role of leadership in the Irish Peace Process, and the increasing leadership role of the EU on the global stage. Non-Members $15 - visit the World Affairs Council website for more information.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 14
IRISH WEEK PROCLAMATION LUNCHEON, Noon, F X McRory's.
Washington Governor Christine Gregoire, Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels, Seattle City Council President Richard Conlin, St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal John Bruton (current EU Ambassador and former Taoiseach), Honorary Grand Marshal Joe Martin, Irish Government Minister John McGuinness, Irish Vice-Consul �na Fannon, Galway Mayor Tom Costello, and other dignitaries meet to formally proclaim Irish Week 2008. Tickets for the Salmon lunch are $30 and seating is limited. Advance reservations are required before March 12 to 206-361-1713.
GREEN STRIPE LAYING, 7 PM, on 4th Ave from Jefferson to WestlakePark. Join the Seafair Pirates and others as we go to "paint" (using green chalk) the St. Patrick's Day Parade route down the center of Seattle's 4th Ave starting at Jefferson. Children and adults are welcome to ride the flat-bed truck for free starting from F X McRory's at 6:30 PM. For more information, call 206-548-9859.
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SATURDAY, SUNDAY, MONDAY, MARCH 15-17
IRISH FESTIVAL 2008
Saturday and Sunday Noon - 6 PM; Monday Noon - 4 PM
Center House, Seattle Center
Irish music, singing, dancing, workshops, lectures, cultural displays, children's contests and activities, Irish Language, Genealogy and History Workshops, Art Exhibits, Booths selling Irish and Celtic products, and much more. Family-oriented activities include wonderful Irish Musicians along with the Claddagh Irish Stepdancers direct from Dublin, Ireland, and other dancing groups from around the Pacific Northwest. Events for children include the "Smilingest Irish Eyes Contest" and the "Most Irish-Looking Face Contest", and a Children's Activities Center. Contemporary Irish short films will be screened during our Irish Reels Film Festival. Admission all days of the Festival is FREE. For more information, call 206-427-3027.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 15
MASS FOR PEACE IN IRELAND, 10 AM, Plymouth Congregational Church, 6th and University, downtown Seattle.
A Catholic Mass in a Protestant Church on St. Patrick's Day, offered for Peace in Ireland. Seattle's Archbishop Alex Brunett is the main celebrant while the Guest Speaker is EU Ambassador and former Irish Taoiseach John Bruton. Special performers include the Shanley High School Choir from Fargo, North Dakota. Call 425-745-1034 for information.
ST PATRICK'S DAY PARADE, from 4th Ave and Jefferson.
At 12:20 PM, at 4th Avenue and Jefferson, the IRISH FLAG will be raised in front of the King County Administration Building and the Irish and US NATIONAL ANTHEMS will be sounded, and then at 12:30 PM Sharp, Parade Grand Marshal Ambassador John Bruton leads the Parade as it travels north on
4th Ave from Jefferson, to the reviewing stand at Westlake. Afterwards, ride the FREE Monorail from Westlake to the Seattle Center where Parade closing ceremonies will be in Center House at 2:30 PM. While all Parade marching groups must pre-register, anybody with an Irish connection (and everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day!) is invited to walk in the Parade without any pre-registration. If you know where your ancestors are from in Ireland, march behind their Province's Banner. A map showing the counties and provinces can be found on the Parade webpage. Seniors and others who can't walk the distance are welcome to ride in the "Seniors Shamrock Shuttle", a Gray Line Trolley that travels in the Parade's last Division. Call 206-242-5140 for information. Check current listing of REGISTERED PARADE GROUPS.
FRIENDS OF ST PATRICK BANQUET, Cocktails 6 PM, Dinner 7:30 PM, at Salty's at Alki in West Seattle.
This is a Black-tie (optional) dinner and dance, the 68th Annual Banquet of the Society of the Friends of St. Patrick in Seattle, and special guests include Seattle Archbishop Alex Brunett, EU Ambassador and former Irish Taoiseach John Bruton, Irish Government Minister John McGuinness, Irish Vice-Consul �na Fannon, and Galway Mayor Tom Costello. Tickets are $85 per person for the salmon or corned beef dinner - call 425-290-7839 or pay online at www.fosp.org.
EVERETT CABARET, 7:30 PM, New Everett Theatre, 29111 Colby Ave, Everett. An old-fashioned Irish Variety show with Irish humor, music, singing, and dancing that'll take your breath away. Special attractions include performances by Irish Dancers direct from Ireland. There're also local musicians Rapparee, and MC and Seanchai David McCourt, all guaranteeing a great evening's entertainment. For information, call 425-258-6766.
VASHON C�ILI, 7:30 pm, the monthly Vashon C�ili is in the Grange Hall at the end of the Vashon ferry parking lot - just walk on at Fauntleroy and walk off at Vashon. For information, see www.hoilands.com or call 206-369-9234.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 16
ST PATRICK'S DAY DASH, 9 AM from 1st & Mercer near the SeattleCenter.
A nearly four-mile fun-run from one Irish Pub to another - from T S McHugh's to F.X. McRorys - and over 15,000 runners participated in 2007. There's no race-day registration. Call 206-522-7711 for information or go to www.stpatsdash.com.
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MONDAY, MARCH 17
ST PATRICK'S DAY TRACTOR C�ILI, the traditional C�ili at the Tractor Tavern in Ballard, with Irish dancing, and lots of Guinness and Harp. For photos from 2007, see www.hoilands.com.
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