Events Diary – 2012

Scotland 10k Run – sponsored by the Scottish Government

Take part in the 9th Scotland 10k Run in Central Park, NYC, organised by the New York Road Runners and sponsored by the Scottish Government on April 7th 2012. Start the week with a healthy start! New York Road Runners
Date: April 7th

The Life and Legacy of Andrew Carnegie

The American-Scottish Foundation®, in association with the Museum of American Finance, presents a Panel Discussion and Reception at MoAF on Wall Street. The display “Life and Legacy of Andrew Carnegie” opens at MoAF on April 4, spotlighting Carnegie’s love of Scotland and exploring his involvement with and impact on topics from philanthropy to business, education and finance.
Lecture 6.00pm, Reception 7.00pm. Email asfevents@wwbcny.com
or telephone 212-605 0338 x4 for more details.
www.americanscottishfoundation.org
Date: April 10th

Big Date for Single Malt Lovers
Whisky Live New York returns to Pier Sixty on April 11, 2012. Apart from the the spectacular across the Hudson, a evening of great whisky, fine food and live entertainment. This is your chance to become closer to the industry, taste rare and sought-after whiskies, increase your knowledge and meet the whisky experts! Tickets include: Entrance to Whisky Live New York plus Whisky Live tasting glass, show guide, full buffet! Tickets: Whisky Live New York
Show open 5.30pm for VIP ticket holders and 6.30pm for Standard ticket holders.
Ticket Options – Early bird on sale now!
Date: April 11th

Big Apple Tartan Clef Award winners ‘Song of Return’, and Phamie Gow
The American-Scottish Foundation®, in association with Creative Scotland and Nordoff Robbins, present the winners of the Big Apple Award together with Scottish harpist, pianist, chanteuse and composer Phamie Gow, at Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10003.
Tickets $15: www.joespub.com
9.30pm Phamie Gow.  10.20pm Song of Return
(note: dining and drinks)
www.americanscottishfoundation.org
Date: April 11th

Pre-Parade Ceilidh – NY Caledonian Club
Warm-up with jigs and reels at the NY Caledonian Club’s world famous pre-parade ceilidh on Friday night. Booking advised. Tickets: www.nycaledonian.org/events.php
Date: April 13th

New York Tartan Day Parade
Pipe bands, pipers, drummers, Scottish groups and Scottish clans are invited to join the world famous New York Tartan Day Parade  on April 14th.  This year’s Grand Marshal is celebrated actor Brian Cox. Parade Registration form
Route: 6th Avenue, NYC
Date: April 14th

Tartan Day Post-Parade Party at Stout
The National Tartan Day New York Committee invites you to the Annual Tartan Day Post-Parade Party at Stout on Saturday, April 14. After the Tartan Day Parade, come on down to Stout!  We’ve got an open bar from 4:30pm to 7:00pm, and you asked for ‘em – you got ‘em – SCOCHA! Our favorite “folk and roll” band, direct from Scotland. And performing upstairs, it’s the return of “the band they couldn’t stop” – PRYDEIN! All at Stout, 133 West 33rd Street, Manhattan (half-block from Penn Station) Tickets: $40 in advance, $45 at the door (if available) 

Date: April 14th

Big Apple Tartan Clef Award winners ‘Song of Return’, and Phamie Gow

The American-Scottish Foundation®, in association with Creative Scotland and Nordoff Robbins, present the winners of the Big Apple Award together with Scottish harpist, pianist, chanteuse and composer Phamie Gow, at The Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston Street, New York, NY 10002.
Tickets $15: www.mercuryloungenyc.com
7.30pm Phamie Gow.  8.30pm Song of Return
www.americanscottishfoundation.org
Date: April 14th