Apparently some in the Irish community did not get the memo asking for a moratorium on all things Celtic for a respectful period after St. Patrick’s Day. After all, we need the time to get the green Jello coloring out of our hair and wean ourselves off the early morning Guinness.
But no, there’s no rest for the Irish. There’s plenty going on this week—and it’s quite varied.
For example, on Friday, March 28, you can hear Kevin Burke and Cal Scott—a popular duo in these parts—at the Cultural Center in West Chester. Or you can go the the AOH Div. 67-sponsored Irish Night Benefit for Our Lady’s House in Glenside, a home for unwed mothers and their babies. The Stanton Family singers and the Timoney Dancers are scheduled to perform. That starts at 7:30 PM.
But get a good night’s sleep, because the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Ladies AOH are holding their big Cook-In on Saturday in northeast Philly for the Hibernian Hunger Project, a program that started in Philadelphia and has spread across the country. Their goal: To make and freeze 10,000 meals for the needy. All hands welcome.
On Saturday night, join the Donegal Association of Philadelphia as they welcome Bishop Boyce, the Bishop of Raphoe in County Donegal. He will say Mass at the Irish Center and talk about the Ards Friary in Donegal. Dinner will be available for purchase. Later that evening, the Tyrone Society will hold its annual ball at the Irish Center, starting at 9 PM with music and dancing. It’s their 99th—so expect big things for the centennial next year.
If you’re in Delaware, stop in at the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts in Dover to hear McDermott’s Handy perform as part of the In Harmony series.
Sunday is Allentown’s day to go green. It’s the last St. Patrick’s Day parade on the roster and opens with breakfast and a Mass.
It gets a little quiet until Thursday when the second in a series of six Irish films will be shown at The Irish Center. See our story here. The first one was way more fun than we’ve ever had at the Regal.
There are some terrific events scheduled for next weekend too. For details on all the Irish events in town, go to our calendar, which combines the good looks and intelligence of George Clooney with the zaniness and hot body of Jenny McCarthy (and aren’t you proud to know that they’re both Irish?).
