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Summer is now in full swing, and as August approaches Edinburgh is definately the place to be to experience all that is fresh and exciting in arts and culture.
In the coming weeks ASF Arts & Culture Representative; Emma Robertson-Werner will give you an insiders view of how to navigate the Festival and maximise your visit, having worked 10 Festivals at the Traverse Theatre (Scotland's New Writing Theatre), before joining us at the ASF.
If travelling to Scotland isn't in your plans, you will be able to see some great productions this month in NYC: 59E59 Theaters is presenting a series of 16 productions before their departure to Edinburgh. More details below.
This Fall will see ASF once again undertaking many events - a Save the Date Calendar is below together with news of ASF Young Professionals 'Monthly Mixers'.
So, as always much to tell you about - please read on!
Please visit the ASF's website often for news & updates and please 'like' us on Facebook so we can keep you informed.
Kind Regards,
Camilla Hellman MBE, Development Director
American-Scottish Foundation®
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HAMILTON GARDENS AT ST. NICHOLAS PARK
 Last year Alexander Hamilton's home, The Grange, reopened to the public after being moved and restored by the National Parks service. The Grange sits within St Nicholas Park and the ASF is working with The New York City Parks Department and others on the developing of the Hamilton Garden adjoining The Grange.
Crab Apple trees were planted last fall with the help of The Daughters of the American Revolution (New York Chapter) and now the planting of heather beds is about to begin.
The Grange sits on the part of the original property the home was built on. Hamilton named his home after the Grange in Stevenson, Scotland, the Hamilton's family seat since the 16th century. To become involved contact the ASF office at 212 605 0338 x 4.
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CELEBRATING THEATER: THE NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND BRINGS MACBETH TO NYC
National Theatre of Scotland's Macbeth, starring Alan Cumming as all of Shakespeare's characters, opened to critical acclaim from Glasgow audiences, before it crossed the Atlantic for its debut in New York City.
The hotly-anticipated and highly ambitious show, which already sold-out all 17 performances in Glasgow, will be performed as part of the Lincoln Center Festival from 5th to 14th July 2012.
In the show, Hollywood actor and award-winning Scot, Cumming, plays all characters in a bold re-imagining of Shakespeare's chilling tale of desire, ambition, and the supernatural. The production is set in a psychiatric unit and centres on a patient who is reliving the story of Macbeth. CCTV cameras watch the patient's every move and the white clinical walls of the unit come to life in a visually stunning multi-media theatrical experience, featuring a central virtuoso performance.
For tickets & further information, please visit: www.lc.lincolncenter.org
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SEE THEATER BOUND FOR SCOTLAND FIRST IN NEW YORK!
July 10th - 29th
 Have you ever wished that you could see some of the great live performance that is showcased at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, without travelling to Scotland? Well you can, without even leaving NYC!
EAST TO EDINBURGH returns to 59E59 Theaters with sixteen eclectic new shows on their way to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - catch them here, before they cross the pond!
'ONE OF THE WEIRDEST AND WACKIEST THEATER FESTIVALS - SOME OF THE LIVELIEST EXPORTS OF AMERICAN THEATER TO GO ACROSS THE POND! AN ALWAYS DELIGHTFUL, COLORFUL AND VARIED ROSTER OF NEW PLAYS AND PERFORMANCE PIECES!' www.showbizweekly.com Tickets are reasonably priced from $12 - $20 with discounts for 59E59 Theaters Members. Please visit the 59E59 Website for full details on all 16 plays.
P.S. The bar at 59E59 stocks 20 Single Malts and is open late after the shows!
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THE EDINBURGH FESTIVALS
 Edinburgh, the month of August:
Hotels bursting at the seams, restaurants buzzing, bars and clubs offering extended hours and buses overflowing, it can only mean one thing - the Edinburgh Festivals!
Edinburgh hosts varied cultural festivals, from Film to Jazz , all year round, earning it the title 'Festival City'.
However, it is during the summer months when the population doubles, you can see a street performance on every corner and queues around each block for the 'hot ticket' shows.
When most people refer to the 'Edinburgh Festival' they mean the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (3- 27th August 2012) which, features thousands of performers in hundreds of venues, presenting shows for every taste including theatre, comedy, dance, physical theatre, musicals, operas, music, exhibitions and events.
If you are planning on visiting Edinburgh for the Summer Festivals it is recommended that you book everything as far in advance as possible. Prices are higher than other seasons.
Many publications are available in venues throughout Edinburgh during the Festivals; featuring reviews and breaking down the days into 10 minute sections - there really is never enough time to see it all! Visitors are spoiled for choice, causing many to opt for attending 6 shows a day, or more!
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ASF'S EDINBURGH ACCOMMODATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Luxury 'Wow' factor, and a stone throw from Edinburgh Castle
Superior Edinburgh Style at a fair price
Budget Spend your money on entertainment!
If you like the color orange, try Easyjet's EasyHotel
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DISNEY*PIXAR'S HEROINE - MERIDA - NOW HAS HER FAMILY TARTAN REGISTERED!
 The DunBroch Tartan (Merida's Family Tartan) has officially been registered with The Scottish Register of Tartans!
Representative of the tartan worn by the Royal Family in 'Brave', the pattern is neither splashy nor bright, but organically refined in its colour sense. There was a concerted effort to use hues that were indicative of the less saturated dyeing techniques during the ancient period in which the fantasy film is set. The DunBroch Tartan is the original work of Pixar Animation Studios and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. Only to be woven with the written consent of Disney/Pixar.
Much like Scotland itself, the DunBroch Tartan is set against the ocean blue of the North Sea. The deep scarlet represents the family's reverence for its own history, and the blood shed during battles between the clans. Deep green shows a love for Scotland's majestic highlands, where the story of Disney Pixar's 'Brave' unfolds. Navy blue, and its clear central intersections, represents the forging of the clans within the DunBroch kingdom. And finally, the subtle grey imbues a sense of respect for the inner soul of the strong Scottish people.
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JOIN US: THE BRITISH SOCIETIES OF NEW YORK ANNUAL SUMMER GARDEN PARTY
Wednesday 18 July, 6.00pm
YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE BRITISH SOCIETIES OF NEW YORK ANNUAL SUMMER GARDEN PARTY IN THE 60TH YEAR OF THE REIGN OF
HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II.
$40 PER PERSON WITH OPEN BAR, HORS D'ŒUVRES & MUSIC
Buy tickets online HERE and please mention the American-Scottish Foundation® when you book.
For more information please contact Anna Titley: 212 682 6110 or anna.titley@stgeorgessociety.org
JOINTLY SPONSORED BY: American Friends of the Georgian Group, American Friends of Jamaica, American-Scottish Foundation®, British American Project, British Schools & Universities Club, The British Soldiers' Fund, Daughters of the British Empire, English-Speaking Union of New York, New York Caledonian Club, New York Churchillians, The Pilgrims of the United States, Queen Elizabeth II Sept. 11 Garden, Saint Andrew's Society of the State of New York, St. David's Society of the State of New York, St. George's Society of New York, The Order of St. John.
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AMERICAN-SCOTTISH FOUNDATION'S®
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MONTHLY MIXER
Tuesday, August 7th from 6:30 p.m.
St. Andrews Restaurant & Bar, 140 West 46th Street, New York, NY
No cover charge, open to non-members.
 The ASF Young Professionals Committee invite you to join them at St. Andrews Restaurant & Bar for our inaugural Monthly Mixer event, where you can mingle with American-Scots, Scottish Ex-pats and Scots enthusiasts in a relaxed setting.
ASF guests will receive 15% off all drinks & bar food! Get a taste of Scotland with Blended Scotch Cocktails from $8.50, Imported Scottish Ales and Stouts from $6 and hundreds of Scotches, with tastings from $5.50. Check out the extensive drinks menu here.
If you can't make August's Mixer, don't worry! We'll be mixing Scottish style on the first Tuesday of every month at St. Andrews Restaurant & Bar. Here are the up-coming events:
- Tuesday, September 4th, from 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 2nd, from 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 6th, from 6:30 p.m.
We look forward to seeing you!
The American-Scottish Foundation® Young Professionals Committee
This newly formed committee was created to give focus to the Under 35 membership demographic of the ASF; an important group to secure vibrancy within the organisation, and to play a role in the future of ASF.
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SAVE THE DATES!
WALLACE AWARD HONOREES ANNOUNCED
On Friday, November 9th 2012, The American-Scottish Foundation® will hold the Wallace Award® Gala Dinner to honor the ongoing work of the Foundation and to present the Wallace Award® to Sir Ian Wood, Chairman of the Wood Group, Ms Duncan MacDonald of the Scottish Coalition USA, and to Dr Alan L. Bain, President Emeritus, The American-Scottish Foundation®.
Our three honorees have had outstanding and distinguished careers helping Scotland and its people both philanthropically and through their various business undertakings, in both the United States and Scotland.
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ABOUT US
The mission of The American-Scottish Foundation® is to be the pre-eminent, national, US-based not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to strengthening ties between individuals, institutions and businesses of Scotland and the United States through the pursuit of contemporary social, cultural, educational, philanthropic, scientific and economic interests and activities.
The Foundation champions, for mutual benefit, the extraordinary and creative relationship between Scotland and the United States with an extensive program of projects and events - a bridge between the two great countries.
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THANK YOU
A big thank you to everyone who supported our recent events. We are delighted with the funds we have been able to raise and donate.
Our Jubilee Raffle raised funds for Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Scotland and The Archie Foundation.
Behroush's Jubilee De-bearding raised funds for the New York City Parks Department's Sustainable Vegetable Gardens in the city.
Our Annual John Muir Golf Tournament raised funds for the John Muir Trail at Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, the summer intership program and we're also half way to purchasing an off road vehicle for the park!
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The American-Scottish Foundation, Inc.
Scotland House®, 575 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10022-2511
Tel (212) 605-0338 Fax (212) 605-0222
Email: asfevents@wwbcny.com
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