The hit off-Broadway musical, “The Irish and How They Got That Way,” by Frank (“Angela’s Ashes”) McCourt is in Philly till the end of June at the Walnut Street Theater. It sounds “don’t miss” to us.
But you only have one chance to see “Celtic Spring,” winners of the “America’s Got Talent” show. Think the Osmonds—it’s a sibling group—but with Irish instruments. They’re appearing Sunday at the Sellersville Theater at a matinee performance at 3 PM.
Later that evening, AOH Division 65 will honor two stalwarts of the Irish community, Jim Kilgallen and Paul Phillips, both longtime members of the Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade Observance Association (Kilgallen does the color commentary on CBS-3 the day of the parade; Phillips is treasurer, so he makes sure there’s enough money to have a parade.” The event is being held at the Irish Center from 4 to 8 PM. Parade Director Michael Bradley calls the duo “two of a kind.
“They are always there whenever I need advice and usually give you sound unbiased thoughtful responses,” he told www.irishphiladelphia.com. “Their years of experience in the various Irish organizations in which they belong, is truly priceless for the Irish Community of the Delaware Valley. AOH 65 is honoring 2 of the best we have in the Irish community. I would like to congratulate them on this and the many honors they have received in their lifetime, I am proud to call them friends!”
Next Saturday, plan to head over to the Radisson in King of Prussia for a benefit for the Upper Merion Police Department featuring Blackthorn and the Irish Thunder Pipes and Drums – wow, what a combo! Guys, consider a duet!
Looking ahead, time to think about getting tickets to a Phillies game. For the second year in a row, the Phillies are sponsoring Irish Heritage Celebration at Citizens Bank Park on Friday, May 16 at 7:05 p.m. when the team hosts the Toronto Blue Jays. Come out and enjoy Irish delicacies, live music and learn how to Irish dance. Emcee will be Bob Kelly from KYW – CBS 3.
To help honor the Irish community, the event features a $4 ticket discount off $16 – $27.50 regularly priced tickets. When you click on the “Buy Tickets” button on the Phillies’ website and enter the promotion code IRISH, you’ll get the special ticket offer. We think this is a very cool thing. Just don’t eat any green hot dogs.
All the details are you know where—the only calendar that Senator John McCain calls “friend.” And he’s seen plenty of calendars.
