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Upcoming Performance
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Jan. 16th-Feb. 8th
It is Christmas Day in the year 1183 at the castle in Chinon, France. A grand battle brews as King Henry II of England and his wife, Queen Eleanor of Acquitaine square off to determine which of their three sons will inherit the throne.
Irish Classical Theatre Company
625 Main St. Buffalo, NY
For Tickets Call Our Box Office (716) 853-1380
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Upcoming Event
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January 17th
A celebration of Robert Burns and Scottish Heritage
7pm - 11pm
With Scottish music by Step In Time and the Celtic Circle Ceilidh Ban d. This evening will have bag piping, poetry and more. Haggis and other Scottish foods will be on the tavern's menu.
418 Main Street
Youngstown, NY
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Upcoming Event
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Jan. 24th
with music by Liz Donaldson & Paul Woodiel
4:30pm Reception and basket raffle
5:15pm Dinner
Amherst Community Church
77 Washington Highway
Snyder, NY 14226
$45 US/ $47 CDN
Must Reserve Tickets: 716-833-3107 by 1/18/15
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Upcoming Event
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6:00pm Supper
300 Lake St. Wilson, NY 14172
Call for tickets: $30 each (includes tax and gratuity), limited seats. 716-751-9888
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Coming Next Month
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Practice Season is upon us, and with it comes a very busy few months of wonderful Celtic activities!
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Fund Drive Update
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 Help Us Get Over 25% by Jan. 25th!
Our next mini-goal is 25% by Robert Burns Day.We're over 20%, and it's all thanks to the generous support of so many. If you haven't already done so, please join the growing list of supporters and help us reach, or even surpass, or mini-goal!
 To Donate by Mail:
Please make checks out to 'Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival'. Mail to Niagara Celtic c/o Fund Drive | 6447 Phillips Rd. Burt, NY 14028
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LAST CHANCE to Win the Hogmanay Raffle!
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Donate by Midnight Tonight: Jan. 15th!
Everyone who donates is instantly entered into our Jan. 1st Hogmanay Raffle. The more you donate, the more chances you earn!
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Thank You to our Supporters
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Welcome the Newest Patrons to our Kingdoms!
The people listed below are committed to protecting the heritage of the Celtic nations, and we thank them for their donations and support!
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Kingdom of
Éire
Duke Justin VanDenBerghe
Laird James Rogers & Lady Colleen Danaher
The Ladies of LAOH Division I
The Ladies of LAOH Division II
The Ladies of McMahon School of Irish Dance
Laird Brian Quigley
Sir Andy and Dame Marianna Beigel
Dame Mary E O'Donnell
Sir Sly Sundown
Squire Joseph & Susanne Le Gasse
Squire Kathleen Leonard
Squire Clyde Mayer
Squire Cynthia Todd
Squire Anonymous
Squire Anonymous
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Kingdom of Alba
Duke Doug & Duchess Pam Clark
Duke Daniel Hoffman
The Lairds & Ladies of Clan Claus Society
Lady Amanda Fox
Lord John & Lady Sheri
Katalinas-Finn
Lady Sue Talladay
Dame Karen E. Wood
Squire Charles Boyd
Squire Barbara & Clyde Mayer
Squire Julie Obermiller
Squire Christina Perry
Squire Betty Jo Profeta
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Kingdom of CymruLaird James & Lady Anne Rotella
Sir Philip M. Banks
Squire Mary Lester
Squire James Rici
Squire David Steggles
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Celebrating Robert Burns
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The Basics of a January Tradition

Celebrated around Robert Burns' birthday, January 25th, Burns Suppers honor the Bard, and range from very formal gatherings to celebratory parties. Most Suppers however fall somewhere in the middle, a wonderful hosted evening including time honored traditions: a Scottish meal including Haggis, drinking Scotch whisky, and recitation of works by, about, and in the spirit of the beloved Scottish poet. There's always plenty of music and dancing as well!
If you haven't attended a Burns Supper before, this Scottish tradition may at first seem to be a stuffy or droll evening. Guests will happily disagree! The events always include wonderful food and drink, friendly people, wonderful entertainment, all while learning about Scottish culture in a unique way. What's more, local Burns Suppers fall on the same night as others held around the world, so you'll be celebrating at the same moment as thousands of others.
Every Burns Supper has its own special form and flavor, which makes attending different ones each year a wonderful delight. If you're interested in giving one a try, you'll find three local Burns Suppers in the left column of this email. But hurry...seats are limited and the deadline to reserve tickets is coming fast.
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Society News
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From the Board of the Niagara Celtic Heritage Society
We would like to extend our best wishes to two of our dedicated board members who've resigned this year. Diana and Tim Straube, who remain devoted volunteers of our festival, have dedicated many hours over the years to help bring the society where it is today. The entire board are deeply grateful for their time with us and thank them for contributions!
We would also like to announce the return of Rebecca Schweigert to our board. Rebecca remains an invaluable member of the festival staff, and we're thrilled that she is once again joining us as a board member as we enter our 15th year.
As always, we look forward to continuing our mission of keeping Celtic Heritage alive in Western New York for many years to come.
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