New York Tartan Week - 2010

March 20 Scotland Pop-up Shop 13 East 69th Street The Friends of Scotland will be opening a “Pop-Up Shop” to display the finest designs from Scotland from Saturday March 20 until Monday April 12. All of the new designs seen on the runway on April 5 will be on view and for sale from Tuesday April 6 until Monday April 12. The public and buyers are encouraged to visit.   website

April 2 NY Tartan Week on Ellis Island Ellis Island Tartan Week in New York opens with a family-friendly Scottish festival featuring a new exhibition in the Peopling of America Gallery which runs from Friday, April 2 through Sunday, April 4. On Saturday, April 3, Ellis Island will come alive with the sights and sounds of pipers, drummers, singers and dancers who represent Scotland's 'portable culture' that were brought to this country by Scottish immigrants. Saturday's performances will run from 10AM to 4PM. Ellis Island is a fitting place to observe Tartan Day. The island and its historic buildings represent America's "Golden Door." From 1892 to 1954, more than 12 million immigrants passed through Ellis Island. Although many Scots arrived during the colonial period of our history - helping to build the new nation - an additional half-million Scots came through Ellis Island. It has been estimated that 40% of Americans today can trace at least one ancestor's entry into the United States through Ellis Island. There is no admission charge to the Tartan Day events or the immigration museum. Passenger ferries run from Battery Park in New York City and Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey.   website

April 3 Scotland 10k Run Central Park Tartan Week will begin with the annual Scotland Run, a 10k event through Central Park at 10am on Saturday April 3rd, which last year saw over 7,600 people complete the race.   website

April 5 Scotland in Lower Manhattan Stone Street On Monday April 5, Lower Manhattan will fill with the sound of bagpipes, from Stone Street to Water Street, as Scotland's contribution to the US is celebrated. The British Garden at Hanover Square - featuring : McTalla Mor, A Whisky Kiss (unplugged)and Laura McGhee with the New York Scottish Pipes & Drums. See poster below.   website

April 5 Glenfiddich Dressed to Kilt The M2 Club, 530 West 28th Street Celebrities from both sides of the Atlantic will take to the catwalk for charity. As in previous years the funds raised by The Friends of Scotland will be given to returning veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan through the Wounded Warriors, Paralyzed Veterans of America and the Erskine Hospital in Scotland. The theme of this year's show will be "Mad for Scotland". This celebrates the notion of people creatively reinventing themselves in this period of 'economic transition'. And there will be a shift of mindset which includes not following hard set 'fashion tribe' rules of yesteryear, and we will be celebrating the spirit of 'anything goes'.   website

April 6 Adam Smith Business Forum NYC A panel discussion of Adam Smith relevance to the current economic situation. Presented by the American-Scottish Foundation.   website

April 7 Whisky Live 2010 Pier Sixty. Chelsea Piers. Whisky Live New York returns to the spectacular Pier Sixty creating a magnificent evening of great whisky, fine food and wonderful entertainment in the heart of New York. Our 2009 show was our most successful edition attracting great whiskies and consumers to a fantastic evening. Whether, the seasoned whisky lover or novice you can expect to experience an incredible and in-depth insight into the world of whisky drinking and producing. This is your chance to become closer to the industry, taste rare and sought-after whiskies, increase your knowledge and meet the whisky experts! For a 10% ticket discount use special booking code: ny10web115   website

April 8 St Andrew's Society - Cocktail Reception 102 Greene Street, Soho, New York Cocktail Reception and private viewing of photographic exhibit by renowned Scottish photographer Harry Benson Time: 6pm-8pm Tickets $75   website

April 9 Caledonian Club Ceilidh Abigail Adams Auditorium, 417 East 61st Street The New York Caledonian Club welcomes everyone back to our annual Pre-Parade Ceilidh on Friday night, April 9th. Our classic Scottish get-together, "ceilidh" ("KAY-lee") is Gaelic for "a singing, feasting, dancing, rather boisterous good-time"! Join us and our performers, musicians and dance callers as we prepare for the parade and support a charitable cause. The buffets will be filled with hot Scottish comfort food (bridies, sausage rolls...and haggis!), and the bars with cold beer, wine and soda. All ages admitted, wheelchair accessible. Buy your tickets in advance, as this party sells out fast! For tickets and info: www.nycaledonian.org   website

April 10 Kirkin of the Tartan The Church of Our Savior, 59 Park Avenue (38th) 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. Organized by the Saint Andrew's Society of the State of NY. The Kirkin is at 10:00am   website

April 10 New York's National Tartan Day Parade 6th Avenue, b/n 45th St. & 58th St. The New York Tartan Day Committee invite all pipe bands, individual pipers and drummers, and Scottish Groups to join a celebration of Scottish history and culture in America and take part in the New York's National Tartan Day Parade. Registration is free. The parade starts at 2:00pm steping off from 45th Street and marching up 6th Avenue ending at 58th Street.   website

April 10 Post Parade Party Stout, 133 W 33rd St The National Tartan Day New York Committee is pleased to announce that the famous Post Parade Party will again follow this year's parade. This not to be missed, sell-out party at STOUT will feature the best in live Scottish music. Starting at 4:30 pm and running to the late hours, the Post Parade Party will feature live entertainment and is sure to sell out. Tickets available 2010!   website

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