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September 2011 Edition

Greetings!  

 

After an excruciatingly long wait, we can't wait to celebrate at one of the area's BIGGEST Celtic Gatherings! The Eleventh Niagara Celtic Festival is in only a few days, but every volunteer is anxious to get our annual party underway. This is sure to be an exciting weekend of beloved traditions, wild experiences and unforgettable memories. In this newsletter you'll see a hint of what's new this year, but for more information visit niagaraceltic.com. ALSO become a fan on Facebook for the latest up to the minute news and info.

See you at Halfway to St. Paddy's!

 

Vicki Banks
Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival


LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE DISCOUNT
TICKETS ONLINE!

Less than a week remains to buy tickets online: Click Here to buy and print your tickets now.

 

Presale tickets are Sat $12 / Sun $8 / Weekend Pass $15  

DEADLINE IS MIDNIGHT ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH. NO MORE EXTENSIONS WILL BE GIVEN!
In This Issue
GATES KEYSTONE CLUB
NEW! Niagara Celtic College
WIN Celtic Thunder Tickets
What's Else Is New?
 
NEW Performers
Gates Keystone Club Police Pipes and Drums of Rochester
Sunday Afternoon

Gates Keystone

We are thrilled to have one of the Rochester area's most beloved pipe bands. You haven't seen anything until you've witnessed the magic of their performances!
Rush The Growler
Saturday Morning
Our volunteers are looking forward to hearing the new sounds of this budding folk band. We all want to 'Rush the Growler!'

Rush The Growler 

Clancy's Tribute
Sunday Afternoon
Clancy's Tribute
Step back in time to the 1960's and relive the glory days of Irish Folk singers The Clancy Brothers with this tribute band.
Local Events
What's Happening in & around WNY
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Our newsletter was too full to show you the upcoming events in this newsletter, but click the link to see upcoming concerts/ performances.
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Festival Spotlight
Welcome to our
Celtic College

A Series of Cultural Workshops
Take a little time out during the festival and learn anything from dancing to the gaelic language, how to research your family's genealogy and even better understanding the poetry of Robert Burns. As a bonus, all guests participating will receive a certificate for joining in!

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CLASSES

 

 Saturday    

11:15am- Author Hour

1:00pm- Irish Gaelic: A Study

1:45pm- Bodhran for Beginners

2:30pm- Genealogy 101

4:00pm- Our Legacy: A study of

Highland Dancing, Bagpipes & Burns Poetry

 

Sunday  

1:00pm- The Art of Irish Step

1:45pm: A Seanachie's Tale

2:30pm: Genealogy 101

3:00pm- Jig for Beginners

4:00pm- Magic! 

WIN Celtic Thunder Tickets!
2011 Door Prizes for the Niagara Celtic Festival
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Guests of our festival have the chance this year to win one of numerous prizes this year! This includes MULTIPLE chances to win Celtic Thunder tickets for their Shea's Theatre concert on Wed. Sept. 21st. Other prizes include theater tickets from the Irish Classical Theatre Co. and swords from PJ Knives & Supplies.
In Our Next Issue
Halloween & The Celts 
We'll be exploring the early origins of Halloween, which began within Celtic beliefs.samhain
Contact Us
info@niagaraceltic.com
(716) 778-5730

New for 2011
New Additions for our 11th Festival: 
While the Celtic College is our largest addition this year, as always we have plenty more to offer! Some this year include:
  • 13th Realm Wizard 
  • Daughters of Erin 
  • Jas. Stewart, Wood Carver 
  • Robotic Bagpipes! 
Contest Winners!
 Mailing List Contest
Congratulations Susan Paul-Saladino, Emrys March, Kent Sylvester AND Duncan Mouser!
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All four have each won a Family Pass for 4 to the 11th Annual Niagara Celtic Festival. Congratulations to all our winners this year!

Halfway to St. Paddy's Day Celebration!

PARTY ALL WEEKEND LONG AT NIAGARA CELTIC! Inside both Gaelic Libations Tents
guinnessJoin us as we celebrate the halfway point to everyone's favorite March gathering!

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