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A Celtic Christmas
Sunday, December 7, 2008 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
The cast of A Celtic Christmas will once again celebrate the true Christmas spirit of the Celtic Nations of Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Cornwall, Brittany, Galicia, and the Isle of Man in a one-day only concert. The show will tell the tales of the charming and unique yuletide customs that evolved over the centuries in the nations of the Celts.
In December of 1990, Danny O’Flaherty teamed with Welsh harpist, Robin James Jones to present the first Celtic Christmas show. The performance explored old Christmas favorites and songs of the Celtic Nations. It quickly became a holiday favorite at O’Flaherty’s Irish Channel Pub in New Orleans.
Over the years, the program has evolved through cast member changes. In 1995, Janet Shea and Michael Cahill joined the cast. The duo worked with Danny O’Flaherty to revamp the production into a concert presentation of stories, dances and songs. Hurricane Katrina put A Celtic Christmas on hold for the first time in 15 years, but, like the city where it was established, it will return this year to delight audiences once again.
Come join cast members Danny O’Flaherty, Janet Shea, Michael Cahill and Misha Kachkachishvili as you slip back in time and savor the yuletide season as it has been celebrated for centuries among the Celtic countries. The cast of A Celtic Christmas will bring the precious ancient gifts of music, song, dance and especially the gift of storytelling to the University of St. Thomas.
| Cost |
$10 for adults; Students free with ID (Any School) |
| Location |
Jones Hall |
| Address |
3910 Yoakum |
| Contact |
Lori Gallagher at 713-525-3592 or irishstudies@stthom.edu
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| Sponsored By |
UST Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum & The Irish Society |
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