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Scotland-Tartan Week is here, and the season features an event for everyone - from business, to music, to films and exhibits.
This Saturday, April 6th, Tartan Day will see Sixth Avenue, NYC (from 44th to 55th Street), awash in tartan and kilts, with Scottish Americans, and all those who love Scotland, cheering and taking part in the 15th Annual New York Tartan Day Parade. Do join us to enjoy this unique show of Scottish culture and pride if you are in New York City this weekend.
Kind Regards,
Camilla G. Hellman, MBE - Director of Development
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Saturday, April 6, 2013
Line up: 1.15pm, Step off: 2.00pm
6th Avenue | Free of charge
15th ANNUAL NEW YORK CITY TARTAN DAY PARADE
Thousands of Scots, American-Scots and Scots enthusiasts line the avenue in celebration of Scottish heritage, culture, traditions and pride!
The Parade steps off at 2pm from Sixth Avenue from 45th to 55th Street.
Come join in the celebrating Tartan Day!
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THE VIKINGS JOIN THE PARADE!
Shetlander Stephen Grant and about 30 members of his
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Viking jarl squad are heading to New York to take part in the 15th Annual New York Tartan Day parade, kitted out in their full Viking regalia!Shetland MSP Tavish Scott will be travelling with the squad, who are proud to be acting as ambassadors for the Island. Norse heritage is destinctive to Shetland. The Jarl squad will be showcasing the traditions ahead of Homecoming 2014 - encouraging people to come to Scotland and see Shetland for themselves next year.
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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.
Join us for the first US preview screenings of the highly acclaimed documentary
We Are Northern Lights.
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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IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JOHN MUIR
A photographic exhibit by Scottish photographer Ken Paterson
Presented by ASF and the National Park Service
Open to the public, free of charge
April 3-26, 2013 (Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm)
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.
A Private Viewing & Reception will take place on Monday, April 8, 2013, 6.00pm-8.00pm at Federal Hall National Memorial, Wall Street | Tickets: $40
For more information and to book a ticket for the reception, click here.
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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, 3.00pm
Scotland HouseŽ, 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 are invited to join us following the Tartan Day Parade for drinks and hors d'oeuvres.
To buy tickets, please click here.
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Sunday, April 7, 2013
The Brick Presbyterian Church, 62 East 92nd Street, New York.
12:30pm (complimentary admission)TARTAN DAY OBSERVANCE
With greetings from Tavish Scott, Member of the Scottish Parliament  1:00pm (complimentary admission)
THE KIST A unique salute to Tartan Day. Poetry, prose, and song.  For more information click here.
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Monday, April 8, 2013, 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Join us at Bryant Park at the Fountain Terrace, Sixth Avenue at 42nd Street
Free of charge!
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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Thursday, April 4 (7:00pm: dinner service begins)
A CULINARY EVENING: SCOTLAND'S ISLE OF SKYE AT THE HIGHLANDS RESTAURANT NYC
 In honor of National Tartan Day and Scotland Week, Chef Michael Smith of Scotland's famed The Three Chimneys is teaming up with Executive Chef Christopher Rendell of the West Village hot spot, Highlands Restaurant, to offer New Yorker's an exclusive Tartan Day Prix-Fixe menu. Highlands is a contemporary Scottish gastro pub located in the heart of the West Village. In honor of the "Year of Natural Scotland 2013," the innovative menu will capitalize on the fresh ingredients that Scotland is known for. The Three Chimneys is a world-renowned Scottish restaurant situated in awe-inspiring surroundings beside the sea in the north west of the Isle of Skye.
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A Made to Measure Event in Celebration of Tartan Week
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 through Saturday, April 6, 2013
346 Madison Avenue, 5th Floor
THE HIGHLAND SHOP AT BROOKS BROTHERS PRESENTS
Your chance to get kitted out in some dapper Scottish Attire! Kilt-maker Kinloch Anderson will be on-hand to take custom measurements for Special Order Kilts and Trousers. Also available: an exclusive selection of ready-made highland dress clothing and accessories.
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BRITS OFF BROADWAY 2013 Scottish Plays at 59E59 Theater59 E 59th St New York, NY 10022 | 212 753 5959
Good With People March 27-April 21, 2013
Good With People is a haunting two-hander from one of Scotland's greatest writers, David Harrower, tracing the path of personal and political destruction in Helensburgh, Scotland.
'UNFORGETTABLE! ★★★★' Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman, Edinburgh
Bullet Catch April 6-April 21, 2013 For more info. and to book, click here.
 A stunt so dangerous Houdini refused to attempt it, the Bullet Catch has claimed the lives of at least 12 people since its conception in 1613. Acclaimed performer, director, playwright (and magician) Rob Drummond plays modern-day marvel William Wonder in this theatrical magic show featuring mind reading, levitation and, if you're brave enough to stay, the most notorious finale in show business
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SAVE ON BRITISH SIGHTSEEING WHILE HELPING THE ASF!Buy via our Visit Britain affiliate shop and you will recieve great offers while supporting the ASF. Enjoy! Click here to visit the shop. 
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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 FoundationŽ, 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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