Post by karenew on Sept 27, 2007 11:01:04 GMT -5
International Club celebrates Ireland
Much of Ireland emigrated to the United States in the 18th and 19th centuries, both for economic opportunity and because of the potato famine. Amarillo International Club will celebrate Ireland’s contributions to the world with a week’s worth of programs.
"Celebrate Ireland 2007” will begin with an afternoon of Irish music at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at the AC Concert Hall Theater. The Amarillo College Music Department, led by Drs. James F. Rauscher and Steven T. Weber, will present "Sounds of Ireland.”
They will present many selections, including: "The Irish Washerwoman;” "Molly on the Green” (an Irish reel) by Rauscher; "The Last Rose of Summer” (trumpet by Scott Beckett); several folk songs by Dr. James Laughlin; and a performance by Mary Jane Johnson, AC’s international opera star.
The AC choir, conducted by Weber, will sing many Irish favorites, including
"Londonderry Air ("Danny Boy”) and "The Wearing of the Green.”
At 7 p.m. Monday, at Amarillo Central Library, Dr. Brian R. Farmer will present "History of Ireland.” Farmer is a professor of social sciences at AC.
At 7 p.m. Tuesday, two speakers will present talks, also at Amarillo Central Library. Dr. Gerald Holman will speak on Ireland’s "Birth of Hospice.” Holman has practiced medicine for several years in Canada and the United States.
The Rev. Clifton A. Mann, the rector of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, will join Holman. Mann is of Scottish-Irish ancestry and has traveled to Ireland. In addition, he lived as a child in different countries where his father represented the United States in the Foreign Service. Mann will speak about his travels.
Wednesday will see a change of pace at 7 p.m. at the Southwest Branch Library.
"Changing Faces of Ireland” will be shown by several speakers in an informal roundtable where everybody can participate.
Pauline Baumhardt and Mary Haddad will discuss their birthplace, what it was like and how it has changed. Dr. Pat Knight, retired English professor at AC, will discuss Irish literature. Dr. Michael and Sandra Pelfrey will do a reading of Irish literature.
Baumhardt’s husband, Louis Baumhardt, and Haddad’s husband, Dr. Jon Luigi Haddad, will discuss "Memories of Ireland Then and Now” at 7 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 4, at Amarillo Central Library. The men will share an "outsider’s” perspective to complement the
"insider’s” perspective given Wednesday.
A highlight of the week is Friday, Oct. 5; celebrants will have Coel Ól-agus Craic ("Fun, Food and Drink” in English). The "Taste of Ireland” will begin at 6 p.m. at 7600 Norwood, home of Ilene and Bob Balliett.
The first hour will feature a cheese board, thingytails and a whiskey tasting. Dinner, with Irish specialties, will be served at 7 p.m. A dessert buffet will be offered at 8 p.m. Patty Duke will cater the meal.
Artists will perform throughout the evening, including a harpist, a pianist, fiddlers and Irish folk dancers.
The week’s celebration will end Saturday, Oct. 6. At 2:30 p.m., Amarillo Repertory Theatre will present "Irish Theatre Sampler,” selected readings from Irish literature, at its location on the northwest side of Sunset Center. Donations to the theater are welcome.
A concession stand will be provided by the theater.
All events are open to the public. Refreshments will be provided each day.
Events are free, except for the party Friday. The party requires advance reservations and payment of $25 per person, sent to HelenMarr Johannesen at 3100 Amberwood Lane.
Space is limited, so call Michael or Sandra Pelfrey at 359-5569 to confirm availability before sending a reservation.
Much of Ireland emigrated to the United States in the 18th and 19th centuries, both for economic opportunity and because of the potato famine. Amarillo International Club will celebrate Ireland’s contributions to the world with a week’s worth of programs.
"Celebrate Ireland 2007” will begin with an afternoon of Irish music at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at the AC Concert Hall Theater. The Amarillo College Music Department, led by Drs. James F. Rauscher and Steven T. Weber, will present "Sounds of Ireland.”
They will present many selections, including: "The Irish Washerwoman;” "Molly on the Green” (an Irish reel) by Rauscher; "The Last Rose of Summer” (trumpet by Scott Beckett); several folk songs by Dr. James Laughlin; and a performance by Mary Jane Johnson, AC’s international opera star.
The AC choir, conducted by Weber, will sing many Irish favorites, including
"Londonderry Air ("Danny Boy”) and "The Wearing of the Green.”
At 7 p.m. Monday, at Amarillo Central Library, Dr. Brian R. Farmer will present "History of Ireland.” Farmer is a professor of social sciences at AC.
At 7 p.m. Tuesday, two speakers will present talks, also at Amarillo Central Library. Dr. Gerald Holman will speak on Ireland’s "Birth of Hospice.” Holman has practiced medicine for several years in Canada and the United States.
The Rev. Clifton A. Mann, the rector of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, will join Holman. Mann is of Scottish-Irish ancestry and has traveled to Ireland. In addition, he lived as a child in different countries where his father represented the United States in the Foreign Service. Mann will speak about his travels.
Wednesday will see a change of pace at 7 p.m. at the Southwest Branch Library.
"Changing Faces of Ireland” will be shown by several speakers in an informal roundtable where everybody can participate.
Pauline Baumhardt and Mary Haddad will discuss their birthplace, what it was like and how it has changed. Dr. Pat Knight, retired English professor at AC, will discuss Irish literature. Dr. Michael and Sandra Pelfrey will do a reading of Irish literature.
Baumhardt’s husband, Louis Baumhardt, and Haddad’s husband, Dr. Jon Luigi Haddad, will discuss "Memories of Ireland Then and Now” at 7 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 4, at Amarillo Central Library. The men will share an "outsider’s” perspective to complement the
"insider’s” perspective given Wednesday.
A highlight of the week is Friday, Oct. 5; celebrants will have Coel Ól-agus Craic ("Fun, Food and Drink” in English). The "Taste of Ireland” will begin at 6 p.m. at 7600 Norwood, home of Ilene and Bob Balliett.
The first hour will feature a cheese board, thingytails and a whiskey tasting. Dinner, with Irish specialties, will be served at 7 p.m. A dessert buffet will be offered at 8 p.m. Patty Duke will cater the meal.
Artists will perform throughout the evening, including a harpist, a pianist, fiddlers and Irish folk dancers.
The week’s celebration will end Saturday, Oct. 6. At 2:30 p.m., Amarillo Repertory Theatre will present "Irish Theatre Sampler,” selected readings from Irish literature, at its location on the northwest side of Sunset Center. Donations to the theater are welcome.
A concession stand will be provided by the theater.
All events are open to the public. Refreshments will be provided each day.
Events are free, except for the party Friday. The party requires advance reservations and payment of $25 per person, sent to HelenMarr Johannesen at 3100 Amberwood Lane.
Space is limited, so call Michael or Sandra Pelfrey at 359-5569 to confirm availability before sending a reservation.