2012 Heritage Month

35^th Annual Newport Irish Heritage Month Newport, Rhode Island March 2012
It is our goal to use this website to include 'All Things Irish' that will be occurring in the Newport area during the month of March. That includes Ancient Order of Hibernian events, including the Newport, Rhode Island AOH Pipes & Drums, as well as, events of other organizations that support the Irish culture, including: the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, the The Museum of Newport Irish History, the Newport Irish Heritage Association, and the Newport Saint Patrick's Day Parade Committee . Feel free to print copies[10 pages] and distribute them to your friends. We are happy to report that we have had over 2,400 visitors to this calendar during the 2012 Irish Heritage Month activities.
SATURDAY - 3rd Bus Tour of Irish Newport Leaves from Hibernian Hall, 2 Wellington Ave. Newport. Coffee & Danish provided at 9:30 a.m. Bus leaves promptly at 10am, returns approx. noon. Free, but donations accepted. Space is limited, reservations required. Sponsored by Viking Tours and the Museum of Newport Irish History. To reserve call Ann at 401-841-5493 or email tpm1@earthlink.net Irish Radio - The Irish Hours on 1540 AM WADK in Newport. The best in traditional and contemporary Irish or Irish influenced music. Hosted by Rick Kelly since the 1980s. Saturdays, year-round, 11:00 to 2:00pm. www.wadk.com Irish Super-Duo Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill in Newport. Common Fence Music Presents Irish Super - Duo Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill The performance will take place at 8 p.m. Channing Church, 135 Pelham St., Newport, R.I. Tickets are $25 in advance and $28 at the door and are available at the CFM Ticket Desk from 3 to 5 pm on concert days; through Ticket Web anytime and at the door until sold out. Call Ticket Web's toll free number at 866-468.7619 or contact them via www.commonfencemusic.org Call 401-683.5085 or visit the website for general information and to leave a message. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY - 4th Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast Benefit for 56th Annual Parade in Honor of St. Patrick, Hibernian Hall, 2 Wellington Avenue, Newport, 02840 9:00am-1:00pm - Buffet style. Tickets:$10.00. Family rates available. www.newportirish.com/events Dancing at the Forty Steps This is the official opening event of the 35th Annual Newport Irish Heritage Month. Forty Steps is on the Cliff Walk, at the East end of Narragansett Avenue, Newport. 12:00 noon - Weather permitting Commemorating the informal dances held here by the Irish who made Newport their home when "Newport was Irish!" during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Live traditional music, demonstration of traditional Irish set dancing. Sing-along with Shanachie A Hibernian family social event with a great Irish music. Free 1:00pm. Hibernian Hall, Wellington Avenue, Newport. Traditional Irish Music Fastnet Pub, One Broadway, Newport. (401) 845-9311 Live traditional Irish "session" - 5:00-9:00pm. hosted by A. O. Gutierrez, Tim May, and Jack Wright. No cover. Family-friendly - arrive early to secure a table if you plan to eat. www.TheFastnetPub.com THURSDAY - 8th thru SATURDAY - 11th Kinsale Festival of Fine Food: Organized by the Newport and Bristol County Convention & Visitors Bureau The chefs have prepared specialized Irish inspired menus, and are serving up tasty and creative fare. Restaurants will be accepting reservations. For further information call Andrea McHugh at 401-845-9151 Fathom's at the Newport Marriott Hotel 25 America's Cup Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island 401-849-7788 - www.NewportMarriott.com Chef: Eric Steinhauer La Forge Casino 186 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island 401-847-0418 - www.LaForgeNewport.com Chef: Nick Violette One Bellevue at the Hotel Viking 1 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island 401-848-4824 - www.HotelViking.com Chef: Kevin Thiele Windward at the Hyatt Regency Newport 1 Goat Island, Newport, Rhode Island 401-851-3325 - www.Newport.Hyatt.com Chef: David Rutkowski FRIDAY - 9th Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center Learn about Irish immigration to Newport County from the 1600s to the present. Open Noon - 4:00 p.m. 648 Thames Street, Newport. (401) 848-0661 www.newportirishhistory.org AOH Hibernian of the Year Dinner Honoring Past Division #1 President Stephen Martin Hibernian Hall, 2 Wellington Ave, Newport Tickets: $20.00 can be purchased at the hall. Cocktails: 6:30pm. Limited Open Bar - Heavy Hors d'Oeuvres FRIDAY - 9th thru THURSDAY - 15th The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center Film "Albert Nobbs" starring Glenn Close. Set in 19th century Ireland A woman passing as a man in order to work and survive. Some thirty years after donning men's clothing, she finds herself trapped in a prison of her own making. 49 Touro Street. Newport, RI 02840 Check website for show times:www.janepickens.com SATURDAY - 10th Irish Radio - The Irish Hours on 1540 AM WADK in Newport. The best in traditional and contemporary Irish or Irish influenced music. Hosted by Rick Kelly since the 1980s. Saturdays, year-round, 11:00 to 2:00pm. www.wadk.com Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center Learn about Irish immigration to Newport County from the 1600s to the present. Open Noon - 4:00 p.m. 648 Thames Street, Newport. (401) 848-0661 www.newportirishhistory.org First International Cook-Off The Cook-off will test the culinary expertise between: Chef David Rutkowski of the Newport Hyatt Regency Hotel, and Christine O'Sullivan , the Iron Chef - Ireland contender from Kinsale. Each team will receive 4 food items that they must use in four separate dishes. An elite panel of judges will taste the creations and determine the winner! Marriott, 25 America's Cup Avenue, Newport. 2-3:30pm: For additional information: www.gonewport.com Knights of Columbus Irish Night. Jointly hosted by Middletown and Newport Knights of Columbus Councils #4201 and #256. Menu is Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Dinner is served at 7:00 p.m. Music and dancing included. Location, 7 Valley Road, Middletown, R.I. $12.00 per ticket is suggested donation. SUNDAY - 11th Traditional Irish Country Breakfast La Forge Casino Restaurant 186 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 9am-Noon: Reservations Suggested 401-847-0418 Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center Learn about Irish immigration to Newport County from the 1600s to the present. Open Noon - 4:00 p.m. 648 Thames Street, Newport. (401) 848-0661 www.newportirishhistory.org Grand Marshall Testimonial Roast Hibernian Hall, 2 Wellington Ave, Newport. Testimonial honoring Chas Donovan - Parade Grand Marshal of the 56^th annual Parade in Honor of St. Patrick. Tickets: $20.00 in advance. $25.00 at the door. Cocktails: 1:30pm. Dinner: 2:00pm. Ticket information: (401) 846-5081 or purchase at Hibernian Hall, (401) 847-8671. www.newportirish.com/events Celebrating Ireland in Story & Song' Jamestown Public Library 26 North Rd, Jamestown March 11th - 3:00 to 4:30pm Free and open to the public.. celticharpri.com Traditional Irish Music Fastnet Pub, One Broadway, Newport. (401) 845-9311 Live traditional Irish "session" - 5:00-9:00pm. hosted by A. O. Gutierrez, Tim May, and Jack Wright. No cover. Family-friendly - arrive early to secure a table if you plan to eat. www.TheFastnetPub.com THURSDAY - 15th Films from Ireland and Britain The Jamestown Arts Center Selections from the 2011 Festival 7:00 pm - 18 Valley Street, Jamestown, RI $10 donation at the door. www.jamestownartcenter.org Pre-St. Patrick's Day Party Edward King Senior Center, 35 King Street, Newport. Corned beef & cabbage lunch ($5) followed by Irish musical program by Hughie and Ger Percell ($5) Lunch plus entertainment ($8). Sponsored by Blenheim Newport Reserve by March 13 at 1pm. # 846-7426 www.edwardkinghouse.org FRIDAY - 16th Irish Breakfast & Music Irish Breakfast & Music - 12 noon Middletown Senior Center, 650 Green End Ave, Middletown. Traditional Irish breakfast with Irish tunes to follow at 2pm by pianist Christine Wilbur. Information: 849-8823 Pre-Parade Party and Big Daddy Award Ceremony Hibernian Hall, Newport. Honoring IHOP Restaurant, West Main Road, Middletown. Hors doeuvres. Cash Bar. Entertainment includes pipe bands. Free. Doors open at 5:30pm. Information: (401) 846-5081. Irish Step Dancing "A workshop for dancers of all ages with Natalie Coolen" 7:00pm-8:00pm - $22 adults/$17 under 18 The Island Heron - Jamestown, RI www.theislandheron.com/events SATURDAY - 17th - Parade Day Special notice to visitors. Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center Learn about Irish immigration to Newport County from the 1600s to the present. Open 10 am to 4 pm. 648 Thames Street, Newport. 848-0661 www.newportirishhistory.org Mass in Honor of St. Patrick St. Joseph's Church, Broadway, Newport. 9:00am. Mayor's Reception City Hall, Broadway, Newport. 10:00am Irish Radio - The Irish Hours and Live Parade Coverage on 1540 AM WADK in Newport. Special hours for the day: 11:00am to 3:00pm on, The best in traditional and contemporary Irish or Irish influenced music. Hosted by Rick Kelly since the 1980s. Saturdays, year-round, 12:00 to 2:00pm. www.wadk.com 56^th Annual Parade in Honor of St. Patrick - From City Hall on Broadway, via Washington Square, Thames Street, and Carroll Avenue to St.Augustins Church. Parade Grand Marshal: AOH Brother Chas Donovan Dedicated to the memory of AOH Brother Jim Toppa. the parade steps off promptly at 11:00am. www.newportirish.com. "The Newport Energy and Environment Commission, the City of Newport, the R. I. Resource and Recovery Corporation, The Newport St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, the Rogers High School Green Team, the Newport Clean Cities and Clean Water Action are joining forces to bring the first-ever can and bottle recycling to the upcoming 56th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade this Saturday. Please make the Parade Greener! Look for us in the Parade!" Post-parade Family Party An alcohol free family event. Location: "The Hut", (Behind the Newport Public Library) (401) 846-5081 Following the parade at 1:00pm. Clowns, parade bands, food, refreshments. Free. Sponsored by Citizens Bank. www.newportirish.com/events Post-parade Party at Hibernian Hall - 12:00 pm AOH Hall, Wellington Avenue, Newport. Corned Beef sandwiches and plenty of Irish Music Advance tickets only: $20.00 Cash bar Information and tickets: (401) 847-8671. Celebrating the Irish at the La Forge La Forge Restaurant 186 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. Great food including Corned Beef & Irish beverages Music & sing-a-longs with David O'Manuel Immediately following the parade until 5:00 pm Returning at 7:00 pm until 11:00 pm (401) 847-0418. www.laforgenewport.com Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner Dance Portsmouth Senior Center Dinner at 6:00 pm Portsmouth Senior Center 110 Bristol Ferry Road, Portsmouth. Dancing at 7:00 pm with music by the Silvertones. Tickets: $15. Call to reserve 683-4106 (no tickets sold at door)< SUNDAY - 18th Hibernian Mass in Honor of St. Patrick- St. Mary's Church, Spring Street, Newport. 11:00am Built 1848 - 1852 by Irish Architect Patrick Keeley www.stmarynewport.org.com Crowley's Irish Breakfast. La Forge Casino Restaurant 186 Bellevue Avenue, Newport Serving 9:00am - 2:00pm Reservations: 847-0418 www.laforgenewport.com Traditional Irish Music Fastnet Pub, One Broadway, Newport. (401) 845-9311 Live traditional Irish "session" - 5:00-9:00pm. hosted by A. O. Gutierrez, Tim May, and Jack Wright. No cover. Family-friendly - arrive early to secure a table if you plan to eat. www.TheFastnetPub.com MONDAY - 19th Celebrating Ireland in Story & Song' Portsmouth Public Library March 19th - 7:00 to 8:00pm 2658 East Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI Free and open to the public.. celticharpri.com TUESDAY - 20th Irish Sing-a-long with Dave Manuel La Forge Restaurant, Bellevue Avenue, Newport. March 20th - 6:00 to 9:00pm Featuring Corned Beef and Cabbage www.laforgenewport.com WEDNESDAY - 21ST Irish Appreciation Night Larry Brown Orchestra - 14 piece band Jim Winters - Vocal 7:00pm - 8:30pm Harbor House, 111 Washington Street Free admission Enter thru the chapel entrance on Battery Street THURSDAY - 22nd Lecture Hosted by Museum of Newport Irish History "Your Granny's Gramophone: The cultural impact of early recording technology on Irish Music" Speaker: Roxanne O'Connell, Ph.D. 6:00pm, International Tennis Hall of Fame, 194 Bellevue Ave. Museum members: $2. Others: $15, which may be applied to a 1-year membership. Reception with complimentary light hors d'oeuvres to follow. Cash bar. Reservations Required: tpm1@earthlink.net or call Ann at 401-841-5493. Rhode Island Famine Memorial Committee Fundraiser An enjoyable evening with Kieran Furey the widely published and highly-acclaimed poet of Ireland's "Great Famine". Ceilidhe Club, 50 America Street, Cranston, RI March 22th - 8:00pm Donation: $10.00 at the door. All proceeds to benefit the Rhode Island Irish Famine Memorial. For more information on the Famine Memorial: www.rifaminememorial.com To see a great YouTube video [6 minutes] about the Famine Memorial: YouTube For directions: please visit: www.irishclubri.org. FRIDAY - 23rd Linden Place Museum [Bristol] Join us for a Night of Irish Music with renowned singer, Robbie O’Connell! Robbie is an Irish folk singer who began his career by performing with his uncles, the Clancy Brothers. 7:30 PM [Note: There are no tolls on the Mount Hope Bridge* on Friday evenings!] For more information: LindenPlace.org. SATURDAY - 24th* Irish Radio - The Irish Hours on 1540 AM WADK in Newport. The best in traditional and contemporary Irish or Irish influenced music. Hosted by Rick Kelly since the 1980s. Saturdays, year-round, 12:00 to 2:00pm. www.wadk.com Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center Learn about Irish immigration to Newport County from the 1600s to the present. Open Noon - 4:00 p.m. 648 Thames Street, Newport. (401) 848-0661 www.newportirishhistory.org LAOH Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner St. Augustin's Church Hall - 6:00 pm. Sponsored by the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians. Tickets: $15.00. Available at: Creaney Cruise & Travel - 849-8956 Deborah Winthrop Fine Lingerie - 682-2272 Hibernian Hall. SUNDAY - 25th Traditional Irish Music Fastnet Pub, One Broadway, Newport. (401) 845-9311 Live traditional Irish "session" - 5:00-9:00 pm. hosted by A. O. Gutierrez, Tim May, and Jack Wright. No cover. Family-friendly - arrive early to secure a table if you plan to eat. www.TheFastnetPub.com TUESDAY - 27TH History of Irish Immigration to Newport Short video and discussion by Vincent Arnold, President of Museum of Newport Irish History. Free - 11 am. Edward King Senior Center, 35 King Street, Newport. # 846-7426 www.edwardkinghouse.org SATURDAY - 31st Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center Learn about Irish immigration to Newport County from the 1600s to the present. Open Noon - 4:00 p.m. 648 Thames Street, Newport. (401) 848-0661 www.newportirishhistory.org Irish Radio - The Irish Hours on 1540 AM WADK in Newport. The best in traditional and contemporary Irish or Irish influenced music. Hosted by Rick Kelly since the 1980s. Saturdays, year-round, 12:00 to 2:00pm. www.wadk.com SOME TIME IN MAY CIVITAS and Fenian Annual Award Dinner The Newport Irish Heritage Association has decided to move this event to May. The actual date has not yet been determined.
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Fields of Anthenry: a short piano solo!