Event Title: The Pipes of Christmas - Celtic Holiday Concert

Where: Madison Avenue Central Presbyterian Church (at 73rd Street), NYC

Saturday, December 16, 2006

From the bold sounds of the pipes and drums, and the harmonious blending of brass, strings and percussion, to the poetic and lyrical words that complement them, all filling beautiful Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, the Pipes of Christmas is a festival for the soul. The concert will feature the music of Christmas accompanied by a selection of readings taken from the Celtic literature of Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, and Scripture.

Featured performers include Metropolitan Opera baritone Mark Delavan, Country Dance trio - Local Hero, the Solid Brass ensemble, and the Kevin Ray Blandford Memorial Pipe Band of Redlands, CA. The Gala Premiere is produced by the Clan Currie Society - one of the largest Scottish heritage organizations in the world. Proceeds from the NY Gala Premiere benefit the Society's scholarship program established to preserve and promote Celtic culture and the arts. Tickets may be purchased by mail by sending payment to the Clan Currie Society, P.O. Box 541, Summit, NJ 07902-0541. For additional information, phone (908) 273-3509 or visit their website at www.clancurrie.com.

Location: Madison Avenue Central Presbyterian Church (at 73rd Street)
Time: 8:00pm
Tickets: $60.00

Event Title: Display of the Original New York Ratification of the U.S. Bill of Rights

Where: Federal Hall National Memorial, 26 Wall Street, NYC

Saturday, December 16, 2006

The original New York Ratification of the US Bill of Rights will be displayed in New York for the first time in 216 years. In addition to the free display, the National Park Service and the National Archives host a related exhibit, interpreters in period costume and various family activities.