Happy Tartan Day! April 6, 2002

New York Post ^ | 2.05.02

[Notwithstanding]

The official registered Tartan of the US Military Academy:

[katnip]

I forgot yesterday was Tartan day, but this gentleman didn't. I took his picture at the rally in Mineola, N.Y. yesterday.

[Coleus]

Thanks, I didn't know that.

[Coleus]

EVENTS

Spot the Tartan Taxis!
April 1st - 6th, 2004
Venue: All over Manhattan
Have you seen the Tartan Taxis cruising around Manhattan? We are giving away one free flight to Scotland each day from April 1st - 6th, and the taxis are handing out information on another chance to win. If you see the taxis, please stop by, as they are also giving away lots of free Scottish goodies.

The New Scotland
April 1st, 2004 - 6:00pm
Venue: British Consulate, 845 Third Avenue at 52nd Street
$20 for NYCC Members and $25 for Non-Members
A stirring lecture about historical and contemporary Scotland since Arbroath delivered by Alan Merson and Susan Stewart, First Secretary for Scottish Affairs, and a Screening of Skye Films Harlan Whatley Production The Tartan Apple: the Scots in New York City, hors d'oeuvres and drinks included.
Please visit www.nycaledonian.org

National Tartan Day Ceilidh
April 2nd, 2004
Venue: Seventh Regimental Armory - 643 Park Avenue at 67th Street
The New York Caledonian Club 1856 annual National Tartan Day Ceilidh with live entertainment, dancing, and fun for all!
Please visit: www.nycaledonian.org

April 3rd & 4th
Tune in to WQXR to hear specially selected Scotland-inspired music throughout the weekend in celebration of Tartan Week.

Barleyjuice
April 3rd, 2004
Venue: Rocky Sullivan's - 129 Lexington (between 28th & 29th Sts.)
For the best time to be had after the parade, east coast traditional favorites Barleyjuice will play legendary Rocky Sullivan's on the night of April 3rd, starting at approximately 9 pm. Kilted vocalists Keith Swanson and Kyf Brewer will be fresh from the street festivities, having piped in the parade earlier. They'll be joined by bassist Dennis Schocket, fiddler Billy D, and drummer Greg Schroeder for raucous versions of almost every drinking song you know, plus their trademark porter-soaked originals.

Learn more about the band and the venue at: www.barleyjuice.com and www.rockysullivans.com

Kirkin of the Tartan
April 3rd, 2004 - 10:30am
Venue: Central Presbyterian Church, 593 Park Avenue (60th Street)
This non-denominational event will be followed by a brunch in the Church Hall. The service is open to all. The brunch is a ticketed event and seating is limited. Tickets are . They can be purchased until March 26th by sending a check to NY Tartan Day Commitee, 150 East 55th Street , New York, NY 10022. Overseas attendee tickets will be held for them at the door. First come, first served. Organised by the St Andrew's Society of the State of NY and the NYTDC.

The service is open to all.The brunch is a ticketed event and seating is limited. Tickets are $15.

National Tartan Day Parade - New York
April 3rd, 2004 - 2pm
Join 3,000 pipers and drummers and celebrate New York's Sixth National Tartan Day. The parade will March along 6th Avenue. The parade is a great opportunity for pipers and drummers to visit New York and get together for a spectacular parade, some great tunes, and maybe even a few pints afterwards in the city that never sleeps.

For more information please visit: www.tartanweek.com

Scotland Run
April 4th, 2004 - 9:30am
Venue: Central Park
Come celebrate Tartan Day at this first-time event, sponsored by the Scottish Executive. This is a scored race that counts toward the nine races that New York Road Runners members need to be eligible for guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon 2005.

For more information, please visit www.nyrrc.org/race/2004/r0404x00.htm

Showcase of Scotland
April 4th, 2004 - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: The Bandshell in Central Park (mid-park south of 72nd Street Transverse).
Join us for the Scottish Festival, a first-ever event in Central Park. It features live music, films, and displays from Scotland's cultural, academic, tourism, film, business, and government organizations.

April 5th & 6th
Look up! The Empire State Building will be lit in blue and white to symbolize the Scottish Flag, nicknamed 'The Saltire', in honor of Tartan Week.

Dressed to Kilt
April 5th, 2004 - 7pm
Venue: Sotheby's - 1334 York Avenue
The second year of Dressed to Kilt. Celebrate Scotland's great icon - the kilt. In aid of Friends of Scotland – USA.

For information please call Laforce & Stevens at (212) 242-9353 or visit www.dressedtokilt.org

Custom Kilt Fittings
April 6th, 2004 - 10:00am to 8:00pm
Venue: The Roosevelt Hotel - The York Suite, Level 2, Madison Avenue @ 45th
Howie Nicholsby, designer and creator of 21st Century Kilts and sister Emma Nicholsby, Company General Manager from renowned Scottish-based Geoffrey (Tailor) Kiltmakers & Weavers, invites you to view their collection of traditional and contemporary kilts for men and women. A revolution in men's fashion takes New York by storm with a showroom for viewing samples and custom kilt fittings.

For more information please contact enquiries@geoffreykilts.co.uk

Matt McGinn 75th Anniversary Tribute Concert
April 6th, 2004
Venue: Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th
Celebrating one of Scotland's greatest songwriters, Matt McGinn composed some of the greatest Scottish folk songs until his untimely death at the age of 48. The concert features some of his best pieces performed by a host of Scottish and international stars from stage and screen including: Gary Lewis, Karen Matheson, Donald Shaw, and Charlie McKerron from Capercaille, Phamie Gow, Cameron Bros, Terry Winchell, Laura McGhee, Liam Hewitt, Patrick Rolink and many more!
Please visit: www.symphonyspace.org

Tartandayny.com

[Clemenza]

Kearny, New Jersey used to have a large Scottish population. Although you are more likely to hear Portuguese than the Scottish Burr, you can still find Haggis in local foodstores.

[Oschisms]

Scotland Run April 4th, 2004 - 9:30am Venue: Central Park Come celebrate Tartan Day at this first-time event, sponsored by the Scottish Executive. This is a scored race that counts toward the nine races that New York Road Runners members need to be eligible for guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon 2005.

I was supposed to run this.

Now my leg's in a cast. Is there a tartan colored bitter?

[Oschisms]

Barleyjuice April 3rd, 2004 Venue: Rocky Sullivan's - 129 Lexington (between 28th & 29th Sts.) For the best time to be had after the parade, east coast traditional favorites Barleyjuice will play legendary Rocky Sullivan's on the night of April 3rd, starting at approximately 9 pm. Kilted vocalists Keith Swanson and Kyf Brewer will be fresh from the street festivities, having piped in the parade earlier. They'll be joined by bassist Dennis Schocket, fiddler Billy D, and drummer Greg Schroeder for raucous versions of almost every drinking song you know, plus their trademark porter-soaked originals.

Ummm. You may not feel too welcome at Rocky Sullivan's if you're a Scottish Protestant- That's an IRA sympathizer's pub and where the New York Glasgow Celtic Supporters watch the matches.

[Coleus]

Now my leg's in a cast. >>>

uh oh, what happened?

[Oschisms]

Running on a pain in my shin for 10 months.

Discovered it was a stress fracture of the tibia.

I'm tired of telling the whole story, so read the blog entry. Check the tagline and scroll down.

[Coleus]

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1. Pipe Major David Campbell (C) practices and tunes-up with other members of the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band from Ottawa, Canada before the start of the 8th Annual Tartan Day Parade in New York April 8, 2006. The parade capped off a week of events celebrating the heritage and culture of Scotland. REUTERS/Seth Wenig
   Reuters - Apr 08 12:13 PM

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2. Pipers from the Colonel D. B. Kelly Pipes and Drums band of New Jersey tune up in the rain before the start of the 8th Annual Tartan Day Parade in New York April 8, 2006. The parade capped off a week of events celebrating the heritage and culture of Scotland. REUTERS/Seth Wenig
   Reuters - Apr 08 12:08 PM

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3. Hayley Cousineau (L) finishes a cigarette before venturing out with the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band into the rain and hail at the start of the 8th Annual Tartan Day Parade in New York April 8, 2006. The parade capped off a week of events celebrating the heritage and culture of Scotland. REUTERS/Seth Wenig
   Reuters - Apr 08 12:10 PM

[austinaero]

Clan Kinnaird here!

[Coleus]

Hi, Happy Tartan Day!

[Coleus]

Are there any Scots on my ping list?

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[mnehring]

Got three overt bloodlines in me. Native American (Potawatomi) Scott (House of Stewart), and German (namesake but least bloodline).

[firebrand]

Remember, you are not supposed to wear your mother’s tartan. Unless you take her name.

[Sawdring]

I was part of the world’s largest amount of kazoos played at once. It was at a Minnesota Kicks game.

[Rio]

I just named my new bull calf Tartan. Does that count?

Couple of newbies showed up at the local beekeeper meeting last weekend wearing kilts. It was mentioned that kilts might not be the best attire for beekeepers.

[Coleus]

It was mentioned that kilts might not be the best attire for beekeepers.>>>

LOL, that’s for sure.

[presidio9]

Are there any Scots on my ping list?

Aye, laddie.

[Dysart]

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