Bernadette Devlin as interpreted by the Bogside Artists in Derry.
Another embarrassment of riches this weekend as Solas comes to the World Café Live in Philadelphia and American Celtic Christmas featuring Jamison and John Byrne and the Celtic Flame Dancers, among others, happens in Bensalem.
Then, on Sunday, Irish Network Philadelphia holds its annual Christmas fundraiser at Tir na Nog in Philadelphia, featuring food, drink, live music and a visit from Santa. Proceeds will benefit the Kevin Neary Trust, to help the young Delaware County man who was shot and paralyzed in an apparent robbery attempt.
Also on Sunday, George Donaldson of Celtic Thunder will do his solo show at The Plough and the Stars in Philadelphia.
Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances, the Philadelphia Rose of Tralee Center’s Christmas party slated for this weekend has moved to December 14 at Maggie O’Neill’s in Drexel Hill. Lots of activities for the kiddies, plus a visit from Santa. The Center is collecting nonperishable foods for local food pantries.
On Wednesday., the Garden Theater in Princeton, NJ, will be screening an award-winning documentary on Bernadette Devlin, the Irish civil rights activist, which contains footage of the firebrand during the Troubles as well as rare interviews with her today. “Bernadette: Notes on a Political Journey” starts at 4:30 PM.
On Thursday, the Irish American Business Chamber and Network will be holding its annual 12th Night Before Christmas party at The Stotesbury Mansion (also known as the Philopatrian Club) at 1923 Walnut Street. Enjoy a pint and appetizers in front of the fire in this elegant mansion off Rittenhouse Square.
And to round out the week, the Broken Shillelaghs and the Culchies will be performing at the Gloucester County AOH on Friday night, and Jamison will be at Building 24—is that anything like Area 51?—in Wyomissing, PA.
