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ASF marching in the Parade!
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Thanks to all who turned out on National Tartan Day, April 6, to make up such a splendid group of marchers behind our flags and banner, during the 15th Annual New York Tartan Day Parade! Led up Sixth Avenue by our friends the New York Metro Pipe Band, a great day was had by all.
With still more events to come this week; please do join us in celebrating Scots and Scots-American history, culture, friendship and innovation!
Hope to see you at 12pm today, in the sunshine, at Bryant Park (42nd and 6th) for a free lunchtime concert from the St Columba School Pipe Band! Tonight, at 6.00pm, please join us at Federal Hall for a viewing of photographic exhibit 'In the Footsteps of John Muir'. Then on Thursday, come to the Bryant Park Hotel's private screening room for a preview of Scottish film 'We are Northern Lights'. More information below.
Best wishes,
Camilla G. Hellman, MBE - Director of Development
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MORE SCOTLAND -TARTAN WEEK EVENTS STILL TO COME!
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TODAY!! 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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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.
TODAY!! 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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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
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We Are Northern Lights - Teaser
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The result of the first ever crowd sourced film project in Scotland, We Are NorthernLights, 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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Tuesday, April 9, 2013, 2:00 - 7 pm WASHINGTON DC
US Capitol Building Visitors Center
Annual Tartan Day Symposium and Congressional Reception on Capitol Hill
Featuring distinguished guests from Scotland:
First Minister - Alex Salmond, and the Scottish Parliament Delegation to DC: Presiding Officer, Tricia Marwick, MSP, Bruce Crawford MSP, Duncam McNeil MSP
Symposium 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Capitol Visitors Center Congressional Auditorium Panel Discussion - "Scotland and the Diaspora: Getting Connected for the 21st Century." The panel will discuss new ways for connecting Scottish Americans with their kin in Scotland and elsewhere in the Scottish Diaspora, around the world, to include new social media platforms and cutting edge technology for DNA analysis.
Greetings from Scotland 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Greetings from the Scottish Parliament Delegation to Washington DC
Reception (By Invitation Only) 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Capitol Visitors Center Congressional Auditorium Atrium This reception will feature remarks about Tartan Day by the First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond, Congressional leaders, visiting Scottish dignitaries, and prominent Scottish-Americans - plus entertainment by Scottish-American musicians-fiddlers, pipers and others.The reception will also feature a whisky tasting.
More information, contact: Kathy Garrity, President, National Capital Tartan Day Committee kathygarrity@yahoo.com | www.tartanday.org NCTDC is a nonprofit charitable and educational organization, incorporated in the District of Columbia, which has been certified as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization by the Internal Revenue Service. NCTDC's sole purpose is to promote the Tartan Day holiday. All contributions to NCTDC are tax deductible, to the extent permitted by federal law.
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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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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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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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