Irish Heritage Month - March 2008
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1 - SATURDAY
  • BUS TOUR OF 'IRISH NEWPORT' - Sponsored by Viking Tours and the Museum of Newport Irish History.
    • Coffee and Danish at 9:30am, bus leaves promptly at 10:00am from Hibernian Hall.
    • Free, donations accepted. Reservation required, call Maria @ 846-8865.
  • DANCING AT THE FORTY STEPS-
    • Commemorates the gatherings that used to take place at this historic spot on the Cliff Walk.
    • Live traditional music; demonstration of traditional Irish set dancing. Weather permitting. 12:00 PM
  • DANCING AT THE FORTY STEPS AFTERNOON SOCIAL - Hibernian Hall
    • Warm up after the Forty Steps with Irish soup, soda bread, cash bar. 1:00pm.
    • $5.00 donation at the door.
  • IRISH RADIO SHOW - WADK's "Irish Hours"
    • 12:00PM - 2:00PM, WADK AM 1540 846-1028.
    • every Saturday throughout the year.
2 - SUNDAY
  • GREEN EGGS & HAM BREAKFAST - Hibernian Hall
    • Benefit for 52nd Annual Parade in Honor of St. Patrick.
    • Family rates, buffet style, 9:00am - 12:00pm - reservations: 846-5081.
  • IRISH MUSIC Hibernian Hall 2:00-5:00pm.
    • Shanachie playing Irish sing - along favorites.
  • IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSIONS
    • Live traditional music. hosted by A.O.Guttierez, Tim May, and Jack Wright.
    • FASTNET Pub One Broadway, Newport. 5:00-8:00pm. [401] 845-9311.
6 - THURSDAY
  • THE TASTE OF KINSALE OPENING RECEPTION: Honoring founder, Paul Crowley.
    • Rosecliff Mansion, Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 6:00-8:00pm.
    • Food sampling, Irish music, whiskey tasting, and libations.
    • Advance tickets only: contact the Visitors' Information Center, 23 America's Cup Avenue. 401-845-9130.
7 - FRIDAY
  • CELTIC COMEDY ONE-ACTS - Firehouse Theater.
    • Friday and Saturday, 8:00PM, Sunday 4:00PM.
    • Reservations: 849-3473 or www.firehousetheater.org.
    • Tickets: $20 Mention Irish Heritage for $5 off.
  • KINSALE FESTIVAL OF FINE FOOD
    • At participating Restaurants.
    • For restaurants and information: 845-9130 or www.gonewport.com
8 - SATURDAY
  • IRISH RADIO SHOW - WADK's "Irish Hours"
    • 12:00PM - 2:00PM, AM 1540, WADK 846-1028.
    • every Saturday throughout the year.
  • IRISH SONGS AND STORIES
    • Children's Room, Middletown Public Library, family program, 11:00am.
    • Free. Reservations: 846-1573.
  • BISHOP GEORGE BERKELEY RETURNS TO WHITEHALL
    • **This event has been RESCHEDULED for Saturday, Mar. 29, 3-5pm **.
    • One man show on the life of Irish philosopher George Berkeley of Whitehall.
    • 3:00pm.-5:00pm. $5.00. Reservations/information: 849-3672 < -- Note changed phone number!
  • IRISH COFFEE CONTEST - Honoring Bob Sullivan of 1540 AM WADK.
    • Newport Marriott. Judging-1:00PM;
    • Open to public 2:00-3:00PM.
  • KINSALE FESTIVAL OF FINE FOOD
    • At participating Restaurants.
    • For restaurants and information: 845-9130 or www.gonewport.com
  • CELTIC COMEDY ONE-ACTS- Firehouse Theater.
    • Friday and Saturday, 8:00PM, Sunday 4:00PM.
    • Reservations: 849-3473 or www.firehousetheater.org.
    • Tickets: $20 Mention Irish Heritage for $5 off.
9 - SUNDAY
  • MASS IN HONOR OF ST.PATRICK.
    • St. Mary's Church, Spring St., Newport. 11:00am.
  • GRAND MARSHAL TESTIMONIAL ROAST-
    • Honoring Jim Mahoney, Parade Grand Marshal of the 52nd Annual Parade in honor of St. Patrick.
    • St. Augustin's Church Hall, Newport.
    • $15.00 advance / $20.00 at the door.
    • Cocktails: 1:30, dinner/roast: 2:00.
    • Ticket information: 846-5081 or purchased at Hibernian Hall, 847-8671.
  • KINSALE FESTIVAL OF FINE FOOD BRUNCH -
    • Hyatt Regency, Goat Island, Newport. 11:00-3:00pm. Reservations: 401-851-3325.
  • IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSIONS
    • Live traditional music. hosted by A.O.Guttierez, Tim May, and Jack Wright.
    • FASTNET Pub One Broadway, Newport. 5:00-8:00pm. [401] 845-9311.
  • CELTIC COMEDY ONE-ACTS- Firehouse Theater.
    • Friday and Saturday, 8:00PM, Sunday 4:00PM.
    • Reservations: 849-3473 or www.firehousetheater.org.
    • Tickets: $20 Mention Irish Heritage for $5 off.
  • PENDRAGON IN CONCERT - Benefit for the JROTC charities.
    • Rogers High School Auditorium, 7:00pm. $10.00. Tickets/information: 847-6235 ex. JROTC.
10 - MONDAY
  • LECTURE: "EMIGRATION FROM ULSTER TO NORTH AMERICAN IN THE 18TH CENTURY"
    • Dr. Brian Trainor, former Research Dir. of Ulster Historical Foundation.
    • Co-sponsored by Museum of Newport Irish History and The Newport County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
    • 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. - La Forge Casino Restaurant, 186 Bellevue Avenue, light hors d'oeuvres to follow.
    • Reservations: (401) 846-8865.
    • Museum members-Free. Non-Members-$10 donation requested
12 WEDNESDAY
  • IRISH NIGHT at the Middletown, K of C Hall, Valley Road, Middletown.
    • **This event has been RESCHEDULED for Saturday, Mar. 15 **.
    • Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner, Irish Step Dancers.
    • Doors open: 6:00pm. Reservations: 846-8800; 862-7941
13 THURSDAY
  • ANNUAL CIVITAS AND HIBERNIAN OF THE YEAR AWARDS
    • A gala cocktail party honoring: Harry Winthrop - Hibernian of the Year; and Maria Carroll - CIVITAS honoree.
    • Hibernian Hall 6:00pm. Reservations required: Tickets: $30.00. Tickets: 847-8671 or 849-8956.
14 - FRIDAY
  • PRE-PARADE PARTY AND BIG-DADDY AWARD CEREMONY
    • Honoring 2007 IHOP restaurant for raising the most money for the 51st annual parade.
    • Free and open to the public. Free hors d'oeuvres. Cash bar.
    • Entertainment includes two pipe bands. Hibernian Hall, Newport. Doors open 5:30pm. Information: 846-5081.
  • CELTIC COMEDY ONE-ACTS- Firehouse Theater.
    • Friday and Saturday, 8:00PM, Sunday 4:00PM.
    • Reservations: 849-3473 or www.firehousetheater.org.
    • Tickets: $20 Mention Irish Heritage for $5 off.
  • BILLY GOODES: www.billygoodes.com.
    • Irish menu - including our famous corned beef and cabbage
    • Irish Dave Bagnall - during dinner - 6pm to 9pm
    • Chelly, Bill & Dyl - 10pm to closing
15-SATURDAY- Parade Day
  • MASS IN HONOR OF ST. PATRICK.
    • St. Joseph's Church, Broadway, Newport. 9:00am.
  • BILLY GOODES: www.billygoodes.com.
    • Irish breakfast before the parade
  • MAYOR'S RECEPTION.
    • City Hall, Broadway, Newport. 10:00am.
  • LIVE RADIO PARADE COVERAGE with WADK's "Irish Hours" AM 1540, WADK. On the Air at 11:00am.
  • IRISH RADIO SHOW - WADK's "Irish Hours"
    • 12:00PM - 2:00PM, AM 1540, WADK 846-1028.
    • every Saturday throughout the year.
  • 52nd ANNUAL PARADE IN HONOR OF ST. PATRICK.
    • From Broadway to St. Augustin's Church.
    • Parade Grand Marshal: Jim Mahoney.
    • Steps off promptly at 11:00am.
  • POST-PARADE FAMILY PARTY - Sponsored by Citizen's Bank.
    • Marriot Hotel. Following the parade. App. 1:00.
    • Clowns, parade bands, Merry-go-round rides, food, refreshments.
    • A non-alcohol, family event. 846-5081.
  • POST-PARADE PARTY
    • AOH Hall, Wellington Avenue, Newport, 3:30-7:00pm, information: 847-8671.
  • CELEBRATING THE IRISH at the LaForge.
    • Traditional Irish music, sing-alongs, food, beverages, and dancing.
    • LaForge Casino Restaurant, Bellevue Avenue, Newport.
    • Starts immediately following the parade. 847-0418
  • BILLY GOODES: www.billygoodes.com.
    • Full Irish Menu - all night
    • Orange Whip - 1pm to 4pm
    • Maher Brothers - 9pm to 1pm
  • IRISH NIGHT at the Middletown, K of C Hall, Valley Road, Middletown.
    • Rescheduled from March 12th.
    • Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner, Irish Step Dancers.
    • Doors open: 6:00pm. Reservations: 846-8800
  • CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE DINNER, St. Joseph's Church, Broadway, Newport.
    • Doors open: 6:00pm. This is a 'family event' but you can bring your own drink.
    • Tickets are $10 per adult, $5.00 for a children [Maximum charge for a family is $25.00
  • CELTIC COMEDY ONE-ACTS- Firehouse Theater.
    • Friday and Saturday, 8:00PM, Sunday 4:00PM.
    • Reservations: 849-3473 or www.firehousetheater.org.
    • Tickets: $20 Mention Irish Heritage for $5 off.
  • NOT YOUR FATHER'S ST. PATRICK'S DAY
    • The Last of the Donkey Pilgims with Kevin O'Hara and Aine Minogue.
    • Common Fence Hall, Portsmouth, 8:00PM, $20.00.
    • Tickets/information: 683-5085.
16-SUNDAY
  • BILLY GOODES: www.billygoodes.com.
    • Sunday morning Recovery Breakfast
  • CROWLEY'S IRISH COUNTRY BREAKFAST.
    • La Forge Casino Restaurant, Bellevue Avenue, Newport.
    • Serving 9:00am - 2:00pm. Reservations: 847-0418.
  • CELTIC COMEDY ONE-ACTS - Firehouse Theater.
    • Friday and Saturday, 8:00PM, Sunday 4:00PM.
    • Reservations: 849-3473 or www.firehousetheater.org.
    • Tickets: $20 Mention Irish Heritage for $5 off.
  • IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSIONS
    • Live traditional music. hosted by A.O.Guttierez, Tim May, and Jack Wright.
    • FASTNET Pub One Broadway, Newport. 5:00-8:00pm. [401] 845-9311.
17- ST. PATRICK'S DAY
  • MASS IN HONOR OF ST. PATRICK
    • St. Augustin's Church, Carroll Avenue, Newport. 8:00AM.
19- WEDNESDAY-
  • PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO EUROPE
    • Ireland, Italy, Oberammergau, and Beyond, with Creaney Cruise and Travel and Globus Tours,
    • LaForge Restaurant, 6:30pm. RSVP: Kathy Creaney at [401] 849-8956
    • or email her at kathy@creaneytravel.com
21 - FRIDAY
  • CELTIC COMEDY ONE-ACTS- Firehouse Theater.
    • Friday and Saturday, 8:00PM, Sunday 4:00PM.
    • Reservations: 849-3473 or www.firehousetheater.org.
    • Tickets: $20 Mention Irish Heritage for $5 off.
22- SATURDAY-
  • IRISH RADIO SHOW - WADK's "Irish Hours"
    • 12:00PM - 2:00PM, AM 1540, WADK 846-1028.
    • every Saturday throughout the year.
  • CELTIC COMEDY ONE-ACTS- Firehouse Theater.
    • Friday and Saturday, 8:00PM, Sunday 4:00PM.
    • Reservations: 849-3473 or www.firehousetheater.org.
    • Tickets: $20 Mention Irish Heritage for $5 off.
23- SUNDAY-Easter
  • IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSIONS
    • Live traditional music. hosted by A.O.Guttierez, Tim May, and Jack Wright.
    • FASTNET Pub One Broadway, Newport. 5:00-8:00pm. [401] 845-9311.
27- THURSDAY
  • This event has been cancelled:
    IRISH FILM - The Wind That Shakes the Barley. 6:30pm
    • Rated:R Hibernian Hall, Newport, free.
28-FRIDAY
  • CELTIC COMEDY ONE-ACTS- Firehouse Theater.
    • Friday and Saturday, 8:00PM, Sunday 4:00PM.
    • Reservations: 849-3473 or www.firehousetheater.org.
    • Tickets: $20 Mention Irish Heritage for $5 off.
29-SATURDAY
  • IRISH RADIO SHOW - WADK's "Irish Hours"
    • 12:00PM - 2:00PM, AM 1540, WADK 846-1028.
    • every Saturday throughout the year.
  • BISHOP GEORGE BERKELEY RETURNS TO WHITEHALL
    • Rescheduled from March 8th.
    • One man show on the life of Irish philosopher George Berkeley of Whitehall.
    • 3:00pm.-5:00pm. $5.00. Reservations/information: 849-3672 < -- Note changed phone number!
  • CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE DINNER - Sponsored by LAOH.
    • St. Augustin's Church Hall, Carroll Avenue, Newport. 6:00PM.
    • Tickets: $15.00. Available at The Shoppe - 842-0075; and Debbie Winthrop's Fine Lingerie - 846-3999.
  • Irish Traditional Music Sessions
    • Live traditional music. hosted by A.O.Guttierez, Tim May, and Jack Wright.
    • FASTNET Pub One Broadway, Newport. 5:00-8:00pm. [401] 845-9311.
  • CELTIC COMEDY ONE-ACTS - Firehouse Theater.
    • Friday and Saturday, 8:00PM, Sunday 4:00PM.
    • Reservations: 849-3473 or www.firehousetheater.org.
    • Tickets: $20 Mention Irish Heritage for $5 off.
30- SUNDAY
  • IRISH TEA - Ochre Court, Salve Regina University, Newport, RI.
    • Tea, food, and entertainment.
    • Tickets available at Creaney Cruise & Travel, LaForge Restaurant, Ireland Calls, The Shoppe, and Deborah Winthrop's Fine Lingerie.
    • Advanced tickets only: $20.00. No tickets sold at the door.
    • Information: 847-9199. 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Sponsored by IHOP Restaurant
  • CELTIC COMEDY ONE-ACTS- Firehouse Theater.
    • Friday and Saturday, 8:00PM, Sunday 4:00PM.
    • Reservations: 849-3473 or www.firehousetheater.org.
    • Tickets: $20 Mention Irish Heritage for $5 off.
  • IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSIONS
    • Live traditional music. hosted by A.O.Guttierez, Tim May, and Jack Wright.
    • FASTNET Pub One Broadway, Newport. 5:00-8:00pm. [401] 845-9311.

This schedule of events has been printed from www.aohnewport.org, the web site of the Ancient Order of Hibernians - Newport, RI.