Saturday, July 4th
Noon til 10 P.M.
Residence of Linda McCord
113 N. Taylor Street, Chatham
Come swim, play and enjoy the day! The Newsletter has assigned "dishes to share" to ensure we lots of great home cooking. Families are encouraged to bring friends who are interested in our society.
Noon til 10 P.M.
Residence of Linda McCord
113 N. Taylor Street, Chatham
Come swim, play and enjoy the day! The Newsletter has assigned "dishes to share" to ensure we lots of great home cooking. Families are encouraged to bring friends who are interested in our society.
John Byrne House Concert
Singer/songwriter and Dublin, Ireland native, John Byrne, will make a return appearance on Saturday, June 20, 2015 in concert at the home of Carol and Nat Radwine, 1501 Burning Bush Ct. which is off of Toronto Road in Springfield.
John plays original and traditional Irish and American folk music and is backed by a band of world class musicians. John is based in Philadelphia now and regularly tours the northeast U.S. and Ireland. John is touring across the middle of the country on his way to Colorado and will make a stop in Springfield for a special evening of live music.
A complimentary dinner will be served at 6:30 P.M. Music will start at 7:30 P.M.
To reserve your place at this limited seating event, please call or text Nat Radwine at: 217-652-2321 or email at : radvino@comcast.net.
The admission to the concert is $20 per person with all ticket sales going to the musicians. The dinner is compliments of Ken and Francie Cobern and will include both vegetarian and non-vegetarian items.
Below are links to 3 videos of the John Byrne Band.
Singer/songwriter and Dublin, Ireland native, John Byrne, will make a return appearance on Saturday, June 20, 2015 in concert at the home of Carol and Nat Radwine, 1501 Burning Bush Ct. which is off of Toronto Road in Springfield.
John plays original and traditional Irish and American folk music and is backed by a band of world class musicians. John is based in Philadelphia now and regularly tours the northeast U.S. and Ireland. John is touring across the middle of the country on his way to Colorado and will make a stop in Springfield for a special evening of live music.
A complimentary dinner will be served at 6:30 P.M. Music will start at 7:30 P.M.
To reserve your place at this limited seating event, please call or text Nat Radwine at: 217-652-2321 or email at : radvino@comcast.net.
The admission to the concert is $20 per person with all ticket sales going to the musicians. The dinner is compliments of Ken and Francie Cobern and will include both vegetarian and non-vegetarian items.
Below are links to 3 videos of the John Byrne Band.
2015 Family Ceilidh
Date: Saturday, April 18th
Time: Doors open at 5:30 P.M.
Place: TRN Club, 25 Lakewood Dr., Springfield
Price:
Why: Proceeds to benefit the Highland Games & Celtic Festival to be held on May 16th
Who: This event is open to the public.....bring your friends!
What: Silent Auction; Food; Shortbread contest; Soda Bread Competition; Games; Prizes
Featuring our very own Celtic Dancers along with the St. Andrew's Pipes & Drum band, and as a special guest, Exorna
Games t-shirts, sponsorship packages and VIP passes will be available for purchase all night long.
Volunteers who sign-up can purchase their t-shirts at cost.
Time: Doors open at 5:30 P.M.
Place: TRN Club, 25 Lakewood Dr., Springfield
Price:
Why: Proceeds to benefit the Highland Games & Celtic Festival to be held on May 16th
Who: This event is open to the public.....bring your friends!
What: Silent Auction; Food; Shortbread contest; Soda Bread Competition; Games; Prizes
- Shirts, VIP packets and Sponsorship forms available to purchase all evening
- Silent Auction
- Fabulous Items will be on display for your bidding pleasure.
Featuring our very own Celtic Dancers along with the St. Andrew's Pipes & Drum band, and as a special guest, Exorna
Games t-shirts, sponsorship packages and VIP passes will be available for purchase all night long.
Volunteers who sign-up can purchase their t-shirts at cost.
2014 Celtic Festival
Pre-purchase your tickets at our Online Store by clicking here!!
Sunday, August 31st 2:00 P.M. until ..........
Celtic Mist Pub, 117 S. 7th Street, Springfield, IL
Rain or Shine...... No Refunds
Support your Celtic Entertainer!
Pre-purchase an Admittance Ticket to the
Best Celtic Festival Springfield has to offer!
located at: 7th St between Washington & Adams
Gates open at 2:00 P.M.
Music, Dance, Beer, Whisky,
Wine and Fun!
$5.00 adults…children under 12 free
Entertainment & Highlights:
Exorna
St. Andrew's Pipes & Drums
St. Andrew's Celtic Dancers
Dave Littrell & Tommy O
Central Illinois Irish Dancers
Forrest Harris, Victor McMullan & Tommy O
The Emerald Underground
Tom Irwin & Tommy O
Celtic Cross Pipe Band
Skibbereen
Celtic Mist Beer Tent
Tilted Kilt Whisky Tent
Wine Tent
Kids’s Area
Sunday, August 31st 2:00 P.M. until ..........
Celtic Mist Pub, 117 S. 7th Street, Springfield, IL
Rain or Shine...... No Refunds
Support your Celtic Entertainer!
Pre-purchase an Admittance Ticket to the
Best Celtic Festival Springfield has to offer!
located at: 7th St between Washington & Adams
Gates open at 2:00 P.M.
Music, Dance, Beer, Whisky,
Wine and Fun!
$5.00 adults…children under 12 free
Entertainment & Highlights:
Exorna
St. Andrew's Pipes & Drums
St. Andrew's Celtic Dancers
Dave Littrell & Tommy O
Central Illinois Irish Dancers
Forrest Harris, Victor McMullan & Tommy O
The Emerald Underground
Tom Irwin & Tommy O
Celtic Cross Pipe Band
Skibbereen
Celtic Mist Beer Tent
Tilted Kilt Whisky Tent
Wine Tent
Kids’s Area
The Annual Bonfire will be held on Saturday, October 11th at the Knights Action Park Tradewinds Pavilion.
St. Andrew’s Society Board Members will be cooking up a FUN Time and some hot dogs and hamburgers too. Soda and Hot Chocolate will be available to make the wee ones smile.
Behind the Bar will be some Celebrity Board Member Bartenders ready to serve up some Fellowship and beer too.
The Band and Dancers will most likely play a tune or two & be flinging and jiggin.
The most important part of the night……. $5 off your 2015 membership dues if you pay that night ! Yes, the excitement is unimaginable….
St. Andrew’s Society Board Members will be cooking up a FUN Time and some hot dogs and hamburgers too. Soda and Hot Chocolate will be available to make the wee ones smile.
Behind the Bar will be some Celebrity Board Member Bartenders ready to serve up some Fellowship and beer too.
The Band and Dancers will most likely play a tune or two & be flinging and jiggin.
The most important part of the night……. $5 off your 2015 membership dues if you pay that night ! Yes, the excitement is unimaginable….
Sunday, August 31st 2:00 P.M. until ..........
Celtic Mist Pub, 117 S. 7th Street, Springfield, IL
Rain or Shine...... No Refunds
Support your Celtic Entertainer!
Pre-purchase an Admittance Ticket to the
Best Celtic Festival Springfield has to offer!
located at: 7th St between Washington & Adams
Gates open at 2:00 P.M.
Music, Dance, Beer, Whisky,
Wine and Fun!
$5.00 adults…children under 12 free
Pre-purchase your tickets in our Online Store by clicking here!!
Entertainment & Highlights:
2:00 Exorna
3:30 St. Andrew's Band and Dancers
4:00 Dave Littrell & Tommy O
4:30 Springfield Area Irish Dancers
5:00 Forrest Harris, Victor McMullan & Tommy O
5:30 Ginger Contest and Bonniest Knees
6:00 Massed Bands
6:30 St Andrew's Irish Dancers
7:00 The Emerald Underground
8:00 Celtic Cross Pipes & Drums
8:30 A little pipe band competition
9:00 Skibbereen
Celtic Mist Beer Tent
Tilted Kilt Whisky Tent
Wine Tent
Kids’s Area
Celtic Mist Pub, 117 S. 7th Street, Springfield, IL
Rain or Shine...... No Refunds
Support your Celtic Entertainer!
Pre-purchase an Admittance Ticket to the
Best Celtic Festival Springfield has to offer!
located at: 7th St between Washington & Adams
Gates open at 2:00 P.M.
Music, Dance, Beer, Whisky,
Wine and Fun!
$5.00 adults…children under 12 free
Pre-purchase your tickets in our Online Store by clicking here!!
Entertainment & Highlights:
2:00 Exorna
3:30 St. Andrew's Band and Dancers
4:00 Dave Littrell & Tommy O
4:30 Springfield Area Irish Dancers
5:00 Forrest Harris, Victor McMullan & Tommy O
5:30 Ginger Contest and Bonniest Knees
6:00 Massed Bands
6:30 St Andrew's Irish Dancers
7:00 The Emerald Underground
8:00 Celtic Cross Pipes & Drums
8:30 A little pipe band competition
9:00 Skibbereen
Celtic Mist Beer Tent
Tilted Kilt Whisky Tent
Wine Tent
Kids’s Area
2014 Springfield Area Highland Games & Celtic Festival has it's own website.
Click here to be redirected!
Click here to be redirected!
2014 Springfield Area Highland Games & Celtic Festival
Friday, May 16th & Saturday, May 17th
visit the website here: www.springfieldhighlandgames.com
St. Patrick's Day Quaker Steak & Lube Special
Quaker Steak & Lube is offering a 20% of the food sales going to the 2014 World Tour Trip Fund for all meals purchased on
Monday, March 17th from 5 to 9 PM.
Just print up the flyer below and bring in to Quaker Steak & Lube between 5 & 9 PM on St. Patty's Day and help us raise funds for the 2014 World Tour
Visit the website for the printable flyer, or check out our Upcoming Events page
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
The Dancers of the St. Andrew's Society have lost a beautiful lady..... Janice Power, grandma to dancer Kat and "Aunt Janice" to the rest of the dancers lost a very difficult battle with cancer while visiting her Florida home.... Her laughter and smile will be missed in the dancer lobby as well as at all the performances. Services for her will be held March 8th at Kirlin Egan and Buttler funeral home on March 8th....more information on times to come.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
With a heavy heart we announce the passing of one of our founding fathers of the St. Andrew's Society's passing.... Roland Hawk was there in the beginning of our Society and has supported us in all that we have built. He and his wife Addaline and daughter Connie have attended many a Burns Dinner, Annual Dinner and Highland Games VIP tent. His funeral services will be held Friday evening the 28th of February and Saturday the 1st of March at Staab Funeral Home.... more information on times to come.
Family Ceilidh
St. Patrick's Day Quaker Steak & Lube Special
Quaker Steak & Lube is offering a 20% of the food sales going to the 2014 World Tour Trip Fund for all meals purchased on
Monday, March 17th from 5 to 9 PM.
Just print up the flyer below and bring in to Quaker Steak & Lube between 5 & 9 PM on St. Patty's Day and help us raise funds for the 2014 World Tour
Printing instructions: Download the flyer link located just beneath the flyer image
It's going to be a very busy month, with the Celtic Dancers and the St. Andrew's Pipes and Drum Band performing all across the Springfield area. Here is a list of just some of the places where the dancers and band can be found:
Friday March 14th
8:00 pm – Tilted Kilt
Saturday March 15th
12:00- Springfield St. Patrick's Day Parade
2:00 Celtic Mist
2:00 Obed & Issac’s
2:00 Dublin Pub
3:00 Norb Andy’s
3:00 Franny’s
4:00 Shamrock
4:00 The Tilted Kilt
5:00 The Corner Pub
5:00 Spammy’s
5:00 The Barrel Head
6:00 Darcy’s Pint
7:00 Lime Street
7:00 Boons Saloon
8:00 Celtic Mist
9:00 The Barrel Head
Sunday March 16th
1:00 pm Dublin Pub
5:00 pm Tilted Kilt
Monday March 17th (See the special offer from Quaker Steak & Lube below)
8:45 am D'Arcys Pint Radio show
12:00 Lime Street
12:00 Tilted Kilt
3:00 Franny’s
5:00 Shamrock
6:00 Corner Pub
6:00 Barrel Head
7:00 Darcy’s Pub
7:00 Lime Street
8:00 Quaker Steak & Lube (20% of food sales go to the 2014 World Tour)
8:00 Celtic Mist
- 2014 St. Patrick's Day Parade / Pub Crawl
Friday March 14th
8:00 pm – Tilted Kilt
Saturday March 15th
12:00- Springfield St. Patrick's Day Parade
2:00 Celtic Mist
2:00 Obed & Issac’s
2:00 Dublin Pub
3:00 Norb Andy’s
3:00 Franny’s
4:00 Shamrock
4:00 The Tilted Kilt
5:00 The Corner Pub
5:00 Spammy’s
5:00 The Barrel Head
6:00 Darcy’s Pint
7:00 Lime Street
7:00 Boons Saloon
8:00 Celtic Mist
9:00 The Barrel Head
Sunday March 16th
1:00 pm Dublin Pub
5:00 pm Tilted Kilt
Monday March 17th (See the special offer from Quaker Steak & Lube below)
8:45 am D'Arcys Pint Radio show
12:00 Lime Street
12:00 Tilted Kilt
3:00 Franny’s
5:00 Shamrock
6:00 Corner Pub
6:00 Barrel Head
7:00 Darcy’s Pub
7:00 Lime Street
8:00 Quaker Steak & Lube (20% of food sales go to the 2014 World Tour)
8:00 Celtic Mist
- Friday, March 21st-Concert performance at the Johnston Center for Performing Arts at Lincoln College, Lincoln, IL ~ 7:00 P.M.
- Saturday, March 22nd-Shamrock Games (see the Shamrock Games page for more details)
- Sunday, March 23rd-Concert performance at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 1220 W. Main Street, Mt. Zion, IL ~ 1:00 P.M.
2014 Ancient Athletics Shamrock Games
We are excited to announce something new for this year's Shamrock Games!!
Shamrock Games & Ceilidh!!
Saturday, March 22nd
No entrance fee for the indoor games held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Coliseum.
Shamrock Ceilidh immediately following the games!
Price: $5 per person, children under 5 are free!
Why: Proceeds to benefit the Ancient Athletics
Who: This event is open to the public.....bring your friends!
Meat dishes will be provided along with tea, lemonade, coffee, all condiments, and table service. We are asking that all society members with names beginning A through L bring a covered dish, and M through Z bring a dessert.
Cash bar with alcohol and soft drinks will be available
Games t-shirts and VIP passes will be available for purchase. Volunteers who sign-up can purchase their t-shirts at cost!! What a great deal!!
Shamrock Games & Ceilidh!!
Saturday, March 22nd
No entrance fee for the indoor games held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Coliseum.
Shamrock Ceilidh immediately following the games!
Price: $5 per person, children under 5 are free!
Why: Proceeds to benefit the Ancient Athletics
Who: This event is open to the public.....bring your friends!
Meat dishes will be provided along with tea, lemonade, coffee, all condiments, and table service. We are asking that all society members with names beginning A through L bring a covered dish, and M through Z bring a dessert.
Cash bar with alcohol and soft drinks will be available
Games t-shirts and VIP passes will be available for purchase. Volunteers who sign-up can purchase their t-shirts at cost!! What a great deal!!
The 19th Annual Springfield Area Highland Games & Celtic Festival
will be held on
Friday and Saturday, May 16th-17th
Chatham Community Park
Chatham, IL
Come join us Friday evening, May 16th at
Pub in the Park; a prelude to the games and competitions on
Saturday, May 17th
Details Coming Soon!!
will be held on
Friday and Saturday, May 16th-17th
Chatham Community Park
Chatham, IL
Come join us Friday evening, May 16th at
Pub in the Park; a prelude to the games and competitions on
Saturday, May 17th
Details Coming Soon!!
The St. Andrew’s World Tour is sponsoring :
An Educational Scotch Tasting Event
on Saturday, February 1st, from 7 – 9 pm, at the Corkscrew in Springfield.
Seating is limited to the first 20 who register, so don’t delay!
Each $40 ticket includes up to 10 tastes and complimentary snacks,
as well as the Corkscrew’s expert educational experience.
A unique assortment of special Scotch will be showcased for this event.
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Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the World Tour to Scotland and Ireland in September 2014.
Contact Sandy Cochran at 725-1315 for tickets before January 26th.
Annual Robert Burns Dinner
Saturday, January 25, 2014
NEW LOCATION!!!
Secret Recipes Center
3086 Normandy Road, Springfield
(North of Stevenson Dr. )
Social Hour-5:00 P.M.
Supper-6:30 P.M.
Entertainment by Exorna,
St. Andrew's Pipes & Drums,
and the St. Andrew's Dancers
Cost: Member-$25
non-member-$30
Children under 12-$15
If attending after 8:00 P.M./no supper-$10
Dress is semi-formal.
NEW LOCATION!!!
Secret Recipes Center
3086 Normandy Road, Springfield
(North of Stevenson Dr. )
Social Hour-5:00 P.M.
Supper-6:30 P.M.
Entertainment by Exorna,
St. Andrew's Pipes & Drums,
and the St. Andrew's Dancers
Cost: Member-$25
non-member-$30
Children under 12-$15
If attending after 8:00 P.M./no supper-$10
Dress is semi-formal.
St. Andrew's Society Annual Meeting
Saturday, November 16, 2013
St. Cabrini Church, 1024 N Milton, Springfield IL
It's time for our Annual Meeting!!!
This year, all those attending the meeting will receive a raffle ticket at the door. During the meeting, one ticket will be drawn and the winner will receive 2 tickets to the 2014 Burns Night Dinner in January!!!
Social hour begins at 5 p.m., with dinner beginning at 6 p.m. The Society will provide meat; please bring a dish to share! Alcohol is allowed, but is strictly BYOB. The Band and Dancers will also perform!...
Following dinner will be the annual meeting, with reports from the officers and units, awards given, and of course, the election of the Board for next year!!!
Board positions up for election include Vice-President, Treasurer and three Members at Large.
Also on the agenda is the vote for the proposed changes to the bylaws of the Society.
This is YOUR Society, so make sure to attend and let your vote be heard.
Please consider purchasing one of our products in our New online store.
All proceeds will go towards our 2014 World Tour Trip to the Masters World Championships Athletic competition to be held on Sept. 12, 2014 in Inverness, Scotland at the Northern Meeting Park.
The St. Andrew's Society of Central Illinois has also been invited to visit Springfield's sister city of Killarney, Ireland along with the mayor of Springfield, J. Michael Houston.
More products to come, so check back soon!
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Saturday
November 2, 2013
5K Run/One Mile
Family Fun Walk
The Race begins at 9:00 A.M.
Starts at Springfield Centennial Park
Ends at Tilted Kilt
With Fun all along the way!
Registration form available here!!
and below****
Or At the Tilted Kilt
Wrap up party with door prizes after run
Packet pick up Friday, November 1st 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Tilted Kilt
Entry deadline October 26th 2013
Make check payable to:
St. Andrew’s Trip Fund
Mail to : Leigh Ann Wallace-
10343 Whitescrossing Avenue Oakford Il 62673
Or drop off at Tilted Kilt
Proceeds to The St. Andrew’s World Tour Trip and Breast Cancer
www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=524292
November 2, 2013
5K Run/One Mile
Family Fun Walk
The Race begins at 9:00 A.M.
Starts at Springfield Centennial Park
Ends at Tilted Kilt
With Fun all along the way!
Registration form available here!!
and below****
Or At the Tilted Kilt
Wrap up party with door prizes after run
Packet pick up Friday, November 1st 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Tilted Kilt
Entry deadline October 26th 2013
Make check payable to:
St. Andrew’s Trip Fund
Mail to : Leigh Ann Wallace-
10343 Whitescrossing Avenue Oakford Il 62673
Or drop off at Tilted Kilt
Proceeds to The St. Andrew’s World Tour Trip and Breast Cancer
www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=524292
Annual Bonfire coming up this Saturday, October 12th!
See the Upcoming Events page for more details.
Trivia Night and the Turkey Trot are both quickly approaching. More details can be found here.
Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, November 16th. Keep checking back for more details.
See the Upcoming Events page for more details.
Trivia Night and the Turkey Trot are both quickly approaching. More details can be found here.
Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, November 16th. Keep checking back for more details.
YOU ARE INVITED!!!!
St. Andrew’s Society of Central Illinois invites you to a Family Bonfire and Membership Drive Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 6 o'clock P.M.
Knight's Action Park.
$5 off your 2014 membership dues if you pay that night!!
The Society will provide hamburgers and hotdogs; families with last name beginning A-L are asked to bring a side dish and families with last name beginning M-Z are asked to bring a dessert to share.
This is a free event and is open to anyone!!
Bring your family, invite your friends and come check out what the Society is about!
If you have never been to a St. Andrew’s Society event you are in for a wonderful evening!!
We hope to see you there!
St. Andrew’s Society of Central Illinois invites you to a Family Bonfire and Membership Drive Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 6 o'clock P.M.
Knight's Action Park.
$5 off your 2014 membership dues if you pay that night!!
The Society will provide hamburgers and hotdogs; families with last name beginning A-L are asked to bring a side dish and families with last name beginning M-Z are asked to bring a dessert to share.
This is a free event and is open to anyone!!
Bring your family, invite your friends and come check out what the Society is about!
If you have never been to a St. Andrew’s Society event you are in for a wonderful evening!!
We hope to see you there!
To see more about the upcoming World Tour Celtic Festival, click on the title above, which will take you to the Celtic Festival webpage. Or you can go to the St. Andrew's Society News page.
World Tour Celtic Festival
New Date!!! Grand Opening
&
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with city officials for the Tilted Kilt will occur this coming Friday, August 2nd from 4:30~7:30 P.M.
Come on out and join us and enjoy performances by the St. Andrew's Society Pipes and Drum band, and the Celtic Dancers!
Tilted Kilt http://www.tiltedkilt.com/
4111 W Wabash Ave.
Springfield, IL 62711
217-787-5458
Located on the west end of Wabash Ave. directly behind IHOP
Come on out and join us and enjoy performances by the St. Andrew's Society Pipes and Drum band, and the Celtic Dancers!
Tilted Kilt http://www.tiltedkilt.com/
4111 W Wabash Ave.
Springfield, IL 62711
217-787-5458
Located on the west end of Wabash Ave. directly behind IHOP
World Tour Concert Reviews
It's official! Our first World Tour Concert held in Springfield on March 1st was an absolute success!
Here are just some of the random comments overheard tonight:
"Absolutely stunning performance! " - Carmine Dioxide
"Best Celtic show in town!"- Kurt Reply
"That's some pretty fancy foot work!"- Hope Anna Prayer
"You won't regret it!"- Drew A. Blank
If you weren't fortunate enough to be there, then you might just want to consider attending the next event!
Check out the details of where we will be next on the Upcoming Events page!
Here are just some of the random comments overheard tonight:
"Absolutely stunning performance! " - Carmine Dioxide
"Best Celtic show in town!"- Kurt Reply
"That's some pretty fancy foot work!"- Hope Anna Prayer
"You won't regret it!"- Drew A. Blank
If you weren't fortunate enough to be there, then you might just want to consider attending the next event!
Check out the details of where we will be next on the Upcoming Events page!
Bernice Rogers ~ 1939-2013
The St. Andrews Society lost a wonderful member. Bernice Rogers, known to many as Niecy, passed away February 23, 2013. She was one of the founding members of the St. Andrew's Society of Central Illinois. Niecy was known as a selfless, strong and giving women who lived her life with kindness and compassion for others. She was an inspiration to so many! It has been an honor to have her touch and enrich our lives. Niecy will be missed by so many but the memories we all hold we always be with us! Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Donations may be made payable to: St. Andrew's Society of Central Illinois
Donations may be made payable to: St. Andrew's Society of Central Illinois
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers needed for the 2013 Springfield Area Highland Games & Celtic Festival!! Volunteers get their games t-shirts at cost!!!
For more information about how you can help at the Games on May 17th & 18th, contact: Topaz at bluetopaz77@hotmail.com
For more information about how you can help at the Games on May 17th & 18th, contact: Topaz at bluetopaz77@hotmail.com
2013 Highland Game Forms
Click on links below
Promo Night at
The Creek
Friday May 10th at the Creek in Chatham, IL
Exorna will be playing from 8-10 P.M.
Dave Littrell and the Whiskey Picts from 10-11 P.M.
then Dave Littrell will finish off the night.
Dave Littrell and the Whiskey Picts will also be closing out the night on Saturday at the Games and the Promo Night at The Creek on May 10th is your chance to get a sneak preview.
The band and dancers will also be performing in between, so come on out and help us get the word out about the Games!!!!
Exorna will be playing from 8-10 P.M.
Dave Littrell and the Whiskey Picts from 10-11 P.M.
then Dave Littrell will finish off the night.
Dave Littrell and the Whiskey Picts will also be closing out the night on Saturday at the Games and the Promo Night at The Creek on May 10th is your chance to get a sneak preview.
The band and dancers will also be performing in between, so come on out and help us get the word out about the Games!!!!
New rules this year regarding band and solo competition registrations:
- All solo competitors, and band competitors, will now register to compete with the Midwest Pipe Band Association. The St. Andrew's Society can no longer accept or process payments or registration forms for band or solo competitions. Please visit the MWPBA website here to register to compete at the 18th Annual Springfield Area Highland Games & Celtic Festival.
World Tour Concert
April 19th~Annie Merner Chapel(Rescheduled from March 24th cancellation due to snow)
MacMurray College~Jacksonville, IL
$10 General Admission
$7 Seniors
7:00 P.M.
Family Ceilidh-April 20th-TRN Club ~ 1-9 o'clock P.M.
See the Family Ceilidh page for more information!
Coming Soon!
St. Andrew Society products available to purchase online!
~2014 World Tour T-shirts
Check back for more details
Pipes and Drums
Upcoming Performances
- March 22– Concert in Decatur at Pilling Chapel on Millikin’s campus at 7 P.M.
- (MU campus map here. Best place to park would be in the Kirkland lot or in the Westminster Presbyterian Church lot across Fairview Avenue.)
March 23 – Shamrock Games at noon
March 24 – Concert in Jacksonville at Annie Merner Chapel on MacMurray’s campus at 3 P.M.
April 6 and 7- St. Charles Tartan Days Festival
- in downtown old St. Charles, MO
April 20 – Family Ceilidh at TRN Club, Chatham
May 18 – Springfield Highland Games
June 15 – Chicago Games
July 3 – White Hall parade (tentative)
July 4 – Carol Stream parade
July ? – Bunker Hill parade (tentative)
August 3 – Dorchester parade
September 2 – Springfield Labor Day parade
September 21 – Central Kentucky Games
September 28 – St. Louis Games
October 19 – MacMurray Homecoming parade
Celtic Dancers
Upcoming Performances
March 22~Pilling Chapel
Millikin University, Decatur, Il
$10 General Admission
$7 Seniors
7:00 P.M.
March 24~Annie Merner Chapel
MacMurray College
$10 General Admission
$7 Seniors
3:00 P.M.
May 18 - Springfield Highland Games in Chatham
Millikin University, Decatur, Il
$10 General Admission
$7 Seniors
7:00 P.M.
March 24~Annie Merner Chapel
MacMurray College
$10 General Admission
$7 Seniors
3:00 P.M.
May 18 - Springfield Highland Games in Chatham
Upcoming Society Events
The St. Andrew's Society of Central Illinois
is proud to present the
Celtic Dancers & Pipes and Drums Band
at the
Pilling Chapel
Milliken University
Decatur, Illinois
Friday, March 22nd at 7:00 P.M.
General admission: $10.00
Students and Seniors $7.00
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS:
Exorna, a Celtic band playing traditional Celtic Music
All proceeds will go to fund St. Andrew's Society's
September 2014 World Tour to Ireland and Scotland!
Tickets available from St. Andrew's Dancers or at the door
REPEAT PERFORMANCE
Jacksonville- Sunday, March 24th
See posters below for details!!
is proud to present the
Celtic Dancers & Pipes and Drums Band
at the
Pilling Chapel
Milliken University
Decatur, Illinois
Friday, March 22nd at 7:00 P.M.
General admission: $10.00
Students and Seniors $7.00
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS:
Exorna, a Celtic band playing traditional Celtic Music
All proceeds will go to fund St. Andrew's Society's
September 2014 World Tour to Ireland and Scotland!
Tickets available from St. Andrew's Dancers or at the door
REPEAT PERFORMANCE
Jacksonville- Sunday, March 24th
See posters below for details!!
Shamrock Games
Saturday, March 23rd
The fun begins at 9 o'clock A.M.
Illinois State Fairgrounds Coliseum
St. Andrew's Pipes & Drums along with the Celtic Dancers will perform at noon
Food will be available for purchase
BYOB
The fun begins at 9 o'clock A.M.
Illinois State Fairgrounds Coliseum
St. Andrew's Pipes & Drums along with the Celtic Dancers will perform at noon
Food will be available for purchase
BYOB
St. Patrick's Day Events
All members of the St. Andrew's Society are welcome to march with the Pipes & Drum band in the annual Springfield St. Patrick's Day Parade, Saturday, March 16th. Parade steps off at noon.
St. Andrew's band and members will meet at the Celtic Mist before 11 o'clock and will then proceed to the step off point.
For those wanting to join in on the Pipe Band's annual post-parade Pub Crawl, here's where you can find them over the next few days! Remember, the band is split in half on Saturday to be able to be at more places.
Friday, March 15 - Lime Street Café, 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 16-Group A:
... Celtic Mist, 2 p.m.
Norb Andy’s, 3:30 p.m.
Pub at Vinegar Hill 4 p.m.
Corner Pub, 5 p.m.
D’Arcy’s Pint, 6 p.m.
Lime Street Café, 7 p.m.
Celtic Mist, 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 16-Group B:
Obed and Issac’s, 2 p.m.
Franny’s, 3 p.m.
The Shamrock, 4 p.m.
Spammy’s, 5 p.m.
Donnie’s Homespun, 6 p.m.
Boone’s Saloon, 7 p.m.
Celtic Mist, 8 p.m.
Sunday, March 17 - D'Arcy's Pint, 11 a.m.
Hope to see you out and about this weekend supporting the band!!!!!!
St. Andrew's band and members will meet at the Celtic Mist before 11 o'clock and will then proceed to the step off point.
For those wanting to join in on the Pipe Band's annual post-parade Pub Crawl, here's where you can find them over the next few days! Remember, the band is split in half on Saturday to be able to be at more places.
Friday, March 15 - Lime Street Café, 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 16-Group A:
... Celtic Mist, 2 p.m.
Norb Andy’s, 3:30 p.m.
Pub at Vinegar Hill 4 p.m.
Corner Pub, 5 p.m.
D’Arcy’s Pint, 6 p.m.
Lime Street Café, 7 p.m.
Celtic Mist, 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 16-Group B:
Obed and Issac’s, 2 p.m.
Franny’s, 3 p.m.
The Shamrock, 4 p.m.
Spammy’s, 5 p.m.
Donnie’s Homespun, 6 p.m.
Boone’s Saloon, 7 p.m.
Celtic Mist, 8 p.m.
Sunday, March 17 - D'Arcy's Pint, 11 a.m.
Hope to see you out and about this weekend supporting the band!!!!!!
Springfield Illinois’ Twin City, Killarney, Ireland is visiting Springfield on October 12th through 17th.
In their honor, Springfield is hosting a reception and we would like to show our appreciation to them for visiting our great city by having a great turnout. We cordially invite you, friends to attend. Please help us welcome our Twin City Killarney, Ireland. We look forward to seeing you on:
Date: October 15, 2012
Location: The President Abraham Lincoln Hotel (in the Globe)
701 East Adam Street Springfield IL
Time: 5 P.M. with The Celtic Dancers performing at 6:00 P.M.
Tuesday, October 16th-The St. Andrew's Society Pipes and Drums will be performing for the mayor of Killarney at the Celtic Mist at 8:00 P.M.
- Annual Bonfire, Saturday, October 13th 6:00 P.M. ~Free!!
- Killarney, Ireland Official Visit to Springfield- October 12th-17th -
Location: The President Abraham Lincoln Hotel (in the Globe)
701 East Adam Street Springfield IL
Time: 5:00 P.M. with the Celtic Dancers performing at 6:00 P.M.
Tuesday, October 16th- The Celtic Mist at 8:00 P.M.-St. Andrew's Pipes and Drums will be performing for the Mayor of Killarney, Ireland and various officials.
Officials from Killarney, Ireland
to Pay a Visit to Springfield
Announcements: Annual Meeting
Please come join us at our Annual Meeting to be held on Saturday, November 10th at 2:00 P.M. at St. Frances Cabrini Parish. St. Cabrini is located at 1020 North Milton Avenue, Springfield.
The annual meeting is a chance to meet your new President, vote for Vice President, and new board members for the upcoming year. It is also an excellent opportunity to socialize with other members.
Hope to see you there!
St. Andrew’s Society of Central Illinois’ annual Fall bonfire and membership drive!!!
If you have a new or renewing membership paid the night of bonfire ONLY, you will get a $5 discount on your membership dues!!
The Society will provide hamburgers and hotdogs; families with last name beginning A-L are asked to bring a side dish and families with last name beginning M-Z are asked to bring a dessert to share.
This is a free event and is open to anyone!! Bring your family, invite your friends and come check out what the Society is about! If you have never been to a St. Andrew’s Society event you are in for a wonderful evening!! Hope to see you there!
(See poster below)
Vendors for the 2012 Springfield Area Highland Games
2012 Highland Games & Celtic Festival Forms
Available Forms:
- 2012 V.I. P Application
- 2012 Band Competition Form
- 2012 Solo Competition Form Page 1 For the best result, please set your printer page orientation to landscape before printing.
- 2012 Solo Competition Form Page 2 For the best result, please set your printer page orientation to landscape before printing.
- 2012 Dance Competition Registration
- 2012 Vendor Contract
- 2012 Highland Games Sponsor Packet
- 2012 Clan Row Letter
- 2012 Clan Row Application
- Annual Burns Dinner-January 19, 2013
1550 Knights Recreation Drive
Springfield, Illinois 62711
$25 for members, $30 for nonmembers.
Performers will be able to eat at cost, but must be on a list of confirmed performers by January 15th.
Contact your unit manager for details.
Menu will be potato soup, salad, chicken, pork, colcannon with bacon.
Cocktail hour at 5:30 PM, with ode to haggis at 6:30 PM.
Reservations can be made by mailing check to:
St. Andrew’s Society of Central Illinois
P.O. Box 5352
Springfield, IL 62705
or by contacting Holly and Ken McCaffrey at 217.483.3777
Hotel Information
Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center 3.45 miles
625 W. St. Joseph Street,
Springfield, IL 62703
Phone: (217) 529-6626
Toll Free:(888) 707-8366
Courtyard by Marriott 3.23 miles
3462 Freedom Drive
Springfield, Illinois 62704
217-793-5300
Comfort Inn 3.23 miles
3442 Freedom Drive
Springfield, Illinois 62704
217-787-2250
Sleep Inn 3.23 miles
3470 Freedom Drive
Springfield, Illinois 62704
217-787-6200
Hampton Inn & Suites 1.26 miles
2300 Chuckwagon Drive
Springfield, Illinois 62704
217-793-7670
Staybridge Suites 1.3 miles
4231 Schooner Drive
Springfield, Illinois 62704
217-793-6700