Siamsa na nGael
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When
Tuesday, Mar. 16, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. -
Program
Seasonal -
Cost
Event Tickets: Main Floor or Lower Balcony $55; Upper Balcony $45; Gallery $25 -
Registration
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Location
Description
Old St. Patrick's Siamsa na nGael
"A Vision for Tomorrow"
~ St. Patrick's Day Celebration Marked with Celtic Song, Dance and Story ~
WHAT:
Old St. Patrick's Church hosts the 14th annual Siamsa na nGael program entitled "A Vision for Tomorrow" on Tuesday, March 16. This unique event specifically honors the feast of St. Patrick and highlights world class Celtic entertainment. This year, we will have two special guest narrators, including Sister Rosemary Connelly, Director of Misericordia and a well-known humanitarian and social justice advocate and Award Winning Journalist CBS 2's Mike Flannery. This year's program explores the stories of those who left their homes in Ireland to build schools, churches, hospitals and universities here in Chicago.
WHO:
Guests will enjoy performances by the Metropolis Symphony Orchestra, Old St. Patrick's Concert Choir, Trinity Irish Dance Company, Soloists Catherine O'Connell, Liam Lawton, Terese Cullen, Kate Wilde, Frances Xavier Warde Children's Choir, Misericordia Heart Signers, and many more. Event chairs for this benefit are Mayor Richard and Maggie Daley and Patrick and Shirley Ryan.
WHEN:
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Chicago Symphony Center,
220 South Michigan Avenue.
TICKETS:
Tickets prices range from $25 - $55
Tickets are available through the Symphony Center Box office at 312.294.3000 or www.cso.org.
WHY:
To enjoy a wonderful evening at Symphony Center exploring Irish history, Celtic sounds and Irish Dance. Proceeds benefit Old St. Patrick's Church.
CONTACT:
Sheila Greifhahn at 312.798.2343, or sheilag@oldstpats.org.
Win two roundtrip tickets to Ireland!
Purchase tickets to Siamsa na nGael by Friday, March 5, and be automatically entered into a drawing to win roundtrip airfare for two to Ireland on Aer Lingus!
Don't miss out on this fantastic celebration and a chance to win a trip to Ireland!
Winner will be announced on Monday, March 8. Taxes and airport fees are the sole responsibility of the winner.
