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For more information on SHANO and the best Burns Dinner in Ohio, click here.
Lord Charles Kennedy is the 8th Marquess of Ailsa, 19th Earl of Cassillis, and Chief of the Clan Kennedy.
He is shown here in the middle of the group. Lord Ailsa was the honored guest at the SHANO Burns Dinner
in 2010. Located
on Rt. 82, Between
Rts. 8, 271, and 480 WHAT A GREAT NIGHT IT WAS !!! If
you missed it, I am so sorry. It was a fun evening from beginning to end. The Gleann Mor pipe band
(our deep and abiding thanks to them) began the evening events with a medley of stirring Scottish Tunes, they were great. It
should also be noted that Larry Saulino and his wife, Carolyn (of Two Club Golf) did yeoman's work
in handling our event at their lovely facility. So much so that we have already re-scheduled for next year. Dreama
Powell played her Celtic Harp during the social hour prior to the dinner, her lovely tunes giving us a sedate start.
Dreama is always a welcome and elegant addition to any venue. The Akron Ceili Band played throughout the evening and the Morehead
Brothers, Jim and Bob, donated their sound expertise. When we weren't dancing to the Ceili Band, we were enjoying
their tunes. Some of the music was toted along by the two Luyster brothers, Russ and Kenny. Russ
Luyster did a great job as our emcee for the evening, attempting to keep everyone on track with the schedule outlined by our Chairman, Frances Acar.
Betty
and Gene Marcus handled the Silent Auction efficently and perfectly. Thanks to their efforts and the many super
donated items, we raised in the neighborhood of $600. All donations were tax-deductible as were the over-value amounts
written on your checks. The Celtic Beltane Festival is now a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Jim
Frost raised the St. Andrews flag at the entrance to the Two Club Golf and Learning Center, thus claiming the territory
for Scotland for the evening. This was no easy task dressed in a kilt on a cold and windy December night. He also
did an excellent job on the Invocation and keeping his wife from going completely mad. She couldn't do a thing without
him. Above
all, our profound thanks to Frances Acar, who just did a fantastic job organizing all this. She is
one amazing lady.
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6th Annual CELTIC BELTANE FESTIVAL* Sponsored by the Scottish American Society Maize Valley Winery Hartville, Ohio May 22nd 2010 Gates Open: 10:00 a.m. Welcoming Ceremony: Noon Featuring entertainment by: The Akron and District Pipe Band The Gleann Mòr Pipe Band The Celtic Eagle Pipe Band The Akron Ceili Band presenting traditional Scottish and Irish tunes The Tigh na Creige Highland dancers under the direction of Christie Urquhart Walsh The Heather Belles - sophisticated Highland dancing - under the direction of the Jenny May School of Dance Re-enactors from the Welsh Fusiliers, British Revolutionary War soldiers, and pioneers of the period. Welsh Country dancers of Columbus, Ohio Scottish Country dancers of Columbus, Ohio under the direction of Sandi Utrata The Kent Scottish Country Dancers under the direction of Frances Acar Sound system provided by J and C Entertainment, Manager James Morehead, Tel.: 330-608-5826 British Pastries of Leetonia, Ohio Celtic harpers led by Dreama Powell Clans, Vendors, Wine Tasting, Highland Cattle, Highland Athletes, Children's Games, Storytelling, Basket Raffle,
Vintage Cars, Back to Back* and much, much more. Admission cost: 8 and under free - over age 8 - $6.00 $20 for a family - for a full day's entertainment. *A "back to back" is from the back of the sheep to the back of the human. Carding and spinning will follow shearing the
sheep. That will be followed by weaving the wool into a scarf which will be "waulked" in the traditional Scottish manner.
It will then be raffled or auctioned off. The festival is held to raise funds for Pegasus, a 501 (c) (3) charity and a premier therapeutic riding center. *The Celtic Beltane Festival is also a 501(c)(3) charity. |
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