I can’t help but be amazed at the incredible variety and substance of shows this week in a host of various venues. Along with the entertainment values acknowledged, many of the upcoming events contain a good deal of educational and even, spiritual, overtones and underpinnings. The Celtic influence reigns supreme this weekend with the World […]
St. Andrew Society of Central Illinois
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Must-go for gusto
St. Andrew Society of Central Illinois puts on the best parties. You are invited to its first ever World Tour Celtic Festival, Sat., Sept. 14, from noon until midnight held downtown outside Celtic Mist, the festival sponsor. Almost every area Celtic band and musician will play throughout the day including Celtic Cross Pipe and Drum Band, […]
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Scots and Irish revelry
Rain or shine join the Celts in Chatham for a day of Irish and Scottish dancing, athletic competitions, food, music and more on May 18. Celtic bands from around the U.S. may participate in the Springfield area games, and those who have made the trip will march and play for audiences at massed band times […]
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Celtic menagerie
Chatham Community Park is transformed into a Celtic venue for the Springfield Area Highland Games and Celtic Festival on Saturday, May 19. The gathering offers ancient athletic, highland dance and bagpipe band competitions, clan info, vendors and public participation events like Ladies Haggis Hurl, Bonniest Knees, Tug of War and Kids Kettle Toss. Rain or […]
