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Scotland-Tartan Week is a period in our yearly calendar during which the reality of ASF's mission to serve as a bridge between America and Scotland most clearly manifests itself.
In 2013, we are thrilled that the 'week' is actually a fortnight of events from March 31st - April 14th.
Our varied program of events includes the ASF's Energy Forum: "The Power of Partnerships"; a month-long photographic exhibit "In the Footsteps of John Muir" by Scottish photographer Ken Paterson, presented with National Parks at Federal Hall, Wall Street; At Bryant Park, St Columba School Pipe Band will perform a free lunchtime concert; and, preview screenings of the critically acclaimed Scottish Documentary "We Are Northern Lights" will be shown at the Bryant Park Hotel Screening Theatre.
The highlight of the many varied and wonderful celebrations of Scotland's heritage, rests with the 15th Annual Tartan Day Parade which will actually be taking on Tartan Day itself this year!
ASF is a Founding Member of the National Tartan Day New York Committee, Inc. proud organizers of New York City's annual Tartan Day Parade - an event the Foundation helped launch 15 years ago.
We hope you will join us on Tartan Day by marching up 6th Avenue or cheering Parade-goers on from the sidewalk... either way, do please take part in New York City's 15th Annual Tartan Day Parade, and the ASF Post-Parade Reception, immediately following.
Please see full information on all of these events below, and get involved!
Kind Regards,
Camilla G. Hellman, MBE - Director of Development
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Friday, April 5, 2013, 9.30am - 5.00pm (Reception 5.00-7.00pm)
One Bryant Park | Tickets: $150/ Overseas attendees: $100
Hosted by Bank of America, One Bryant Park, NYC
OUR ENERGY FUTURE: THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS
IN AMERICA AND SCOTLAND
Join 100 industry leaders, investors, policymakers and thinkers for a unique transatlantic discussion on the future of renewables and the clean-tech energy sector in America and Scotland- expect a stimulating and interactive day.
* How do you build the world's first green investment bank?
* What is the real economic potential of offshore renewables in the US & in Scotland?
* How can industry and academia deliver the next generation of energy leaders?
* How do we create sustainable cities for the future?
For full information and to book your place at the event click here.
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Saturday, April 6, 2013
Line up: 1.00pm, Step off: 2.00pm
6th Avenue | Free of charge - Register now!
15th ANNUAL NEW YORK CITY TARTAN DAY PARADE
March up 6th Avenue in New York City! Thousands of Scots, American-Scots and Scots enthusiasts line the avenue in celebration of Scottish heritage, culture, traditions and pride! Parade route is 6th Avenue, 45th to 55th Street.
If you are a Band, Clan, Organization or Scottie Dog & Owner, please register at www.nyctartanweek.org
ASF Members and Friends are warmly invited to register to march with ASF, please email asfevents@wwbcny.com or call the ASF office on (212) 605-0338 (Ext.4). Upon registration, we will provide you with additional details (i.e. meeting point etc.).
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Saturday, April 6, 2013, 3.00pm
Scotland House�, 575 Madison Ave (8th Floor)
Tickets: Members: $25/ Non-members $40/ Children Under 12: Free
ASF POST-PARADE RECEPTION
Join ASF members, VIPs and friends following the Tartan Day Parade for drinks and hors d'oeuvres.
To buy tickets, please click here.
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Monday, April 8, 2013, 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Bryant Park, NYC, by the fountain on the terrace, 6th Ave.
Free of charge - Please join us and enjoy!
ST. COLUMBA'S SCHOOL, SCOTLAND PIPE BAND -
LUNCHTIME CONCERT
Direct from Scotland, your chance to hear the band that has played for
HRH the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, HRH the Princess Royal, Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI. And which has led the Scottish rugby team onto the pitch at Murrayfield and welcomed the arrival of the QE2 to the Port of Greenock!
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Monday, April 8, 2013, 6.00pm-8.00pm
Federal Hall, Wall Street | Tickets: $40
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JOHN MUIR Private Viewing & Reception
A photographic exhibit by Scottish photographer Ken Paterson
Presented by ASF and the National Park Service
This exhibit traces Muir's early days in Dunbar, Scotland to his love of Yosemite, allowing one to see the environment Muir loved and did so much to help preserve.
The Exhibit is open to the public, free of charge, April 3-26, 2013 (Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm).
For more information and to book a ticket for the reception, click here.
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Thursday, April 11, 2013, 5.30pm or 8.00pm
Bryant Park Hotel |Tickets: $35/ VIP $50
WE ARE NORTHERN LIGHTS Exclusive Preview Screening
Including Q&A with Director Dr. Nick Higgins, and a complimentary drink in the Bryant Park Hotel Cellar Bar.
The result of the first ever crowd sourced film project in Scotland, We Are Northern Lights, shows Scots, and their country, refracted through myriad different lenses - those of the Scots themselves.
Click here for full information on the 'making of' project. Please click here to buy tickets to the screening.
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Ways to Support the American-Scottish Foundation
  
There are many ways to support the ASF from becoming a member, attending events, to donating to our Annual Appeal - where you can choose a project that you would like to specifically support.
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The mission of The American-Scottish Foundation�, the pre-eminent, national, US-based not-for-profit organization, is 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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