Please join the Irish community as we toast our 2012 Grand Marshall John J. Dougherty onFriday, March 9 at 8 p.m. at 
February – events, dancing, parades and more!
So many events, so little time!
I hope you are all set for St. Patrick’s Day and the bazillion events to celebrate our national saint and all things Irish.
I’m going to be running around from now until March 18, so I’m bound to catch you at something.
Here are a few of the upcoming highlights – starting this Thursday!
Theatre Fundraiser with Inis Nua – Thursday, Feb 9
Have you bought your tickets for Little Gem yet?
Philadelphia’s Irish theatre company will present a new play from Dublin, and once again, they have generously agreed to donate a portion of all ticket sales on February 9 to the Immigration Center.
So, please buy your tickets today. Come see a wonderful contemporary Irish play, set in my hometown (Come on, ye boys in blue!), and help support the work of the Immigration Center at the same time.
Vote early, vote often – Dancing Like a Star!
It’s only two and half weeks till the Delco Gaels’ fundraiser, Dancing Like a Star.
And because I can’t dance, I’m happy to announce that you can actually vote for me and Enda without even seeing us perform!
Taking a tip from Fianna Fail, the Gaels have opened uponline pre-voting, so do me favour, support the Delco Gaels and vote for me!
(I am also happy to accept brown envelopes Monday to Friday at the Immigration Center.)
I had a sneak preview of some of the dances on Sunday and I can promise you that it is going to be a fabulous night. You will be amazed!
I still have a few tickets for sale if you are interested, and don’t forget to vote early, vote often!
The Delco Gaels are a great cause and I desperately need your support - I won’t be winning based on my footwork, I assure you.
And in other news from the Irish community …
Monday, Feb 13 – Enda Keegan and John Byrne play the North Star
My dance partner Enda Keegan and singer-songwriter John Byrne team up for a special show at the North Star Bar on Monday, February 13 at 8 p.m.
John and Enda are enormously talented, and this is a great opportunity for you to catch some original Irish music performed by some of my favourite musicians in the city.
Best of all, it’s free! But we will welcome all votes for Enda!
Sunday, February 26 – Fundraiser for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade
We’re in the midst of full-on fundraising for the St. Patricks’ Day parade right now. So if you love the Parade and want to make sure this tradition continues, please join us for a great event withJamison and the Bogside Rogues on Sunday, February 26 at 3 p.m.
Where: Insulators Hall, 2012 Horning Road, Philadelphia PA 19116
Tickets are $35.
Please contact Mary Frances Fogg for details: frassee4055@comcast.net or 267-228-0418
See you all soon!