National Tartan Day New York Committee presents your guide to
April 2rd – April 8th
The New York Tartan Day Parade Saturday, April 6th 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 6th Avenue between 44th - 55th Streets
Proud partner of Carnegie Hall’s nyctartanweek.org Migrations: The Making of America festival.
April 6th marks the 21st year the United States has recognized National Tartan Day, where we celebrate the contributions made by Scots and Scottish Americans to this country. Not only do we hold our annual parade on 6th Avenue between 44th and 55th streets, but we party all week with events that highlight what we’re all about, proud Americans with Tartan Hearts. This guide lists the many opportunities to GET YER KILT ON... so come join us. Don’t forget, after the parade, join us in a toast at the official Post Parade Party held at Sony Hall on 46th Street, music sponsored by Belhaven and NH Scot. Enjoy yourself, and truly excited to see you all! Slainte
Kyle Dawson President, National Tartan Day New York Committee
National Tartan Day New York Committee
In 1999, the first parade to celebrate National Tartan Day took place in New York City. By 2002, the parade had grown to the point that it needed a larger formal structure to take it forward. The National Tartan Day New York Committee was formed as a nonprofit to organize the Parade and coordinate all associated activities, which has now expanded to NYC Tartan Week. Members include representatives from founding organizations: St. Andrew’s Society of the State of New York, New York Caledonian Club, The American-Scottish Foundation, Clan Campbell, and Carnegie Hall.
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Saturday Night, April 6th POST POST-PARADE PARTY 9PM with Miracle Glass Company
505 8th Avenue | 646.949.4900 | thetailornyc.com Welcome to our 2019 Grand Marshal!
On April 6th, globally-renowned comedian, artist, musician, presenter, actor and artist, Sir Billy Connolly, graces the streets of New York City as the Grand Marshal of the 2019 New York City Tartan Day Parade for the 21st anniversary of Tartan Day.
Saturday Night, April 6th Kyle Dawson, President of the New York Tartan Day Committee, said: “For over half a century, he has entertained us all through his work and, POST POST-PARADE PARTY 9PM because of this, he is beloved on both sides of the pond. This is a big with Miracle Glass Company year with the Big Yin.”
505 8th Avenue | 646.949.4900 | thetailornyc.com “I’m thrilled to be this year’s Grand Marshal of the New York City Tartan Day Parade. I can’t wait to hear all those bagpipes echoing off the skyscrapers and to see Sixth Avenue awash with thousands of swaying kilts. It’s going to be brilliant.”
— Sir Billy Connolly
A CONGRATS TO 21st Century Kilts on their 21st year in business. It is also the 21st National Tartan Day!
A special thanks to Howie & Charlie Nicholsby for their past, and ongoing support, and for their invaluable assistance in securing Grand Marshals for the NYC Tartan Day Parades. They are truly an asset to NYC Tartan Week.
Here’s to the next 21 years, Your NYC family.
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Tuesday, April 2nd Global Scotland: The Impact of the Scots on Early America* Scots and those of Scottish descent were pivotal in the Free (registration required) development of modern America. In turn, Americans play a key 6:00 pm role in the economic and cultural development of Scotland today. Resnick Education Wing The Scottish Government hosts a panel of academic experts Carnegie Hall to discuss the history of Scottish migration to America and 154 West 57th Street the ongoing importance of migration today. Panelists include Marjory Harper, Colin Calloway, and Graeme Morton. [email protected] Presented by the Scottish Government
Wednesday, April 3rd Scottish Ceilidh Dance Workshop* Get yer dancing shoes on! $35 - Couples $25 - Individuals Learn or brush up on traditional Scottish folk dances usually (save $10, become an NYCC Member) danced at weddings, Robert Burns’ celebrations, birthday/house 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm parties as well as the New York Caledonian Tartan Week Pre-Parade Ceilidh. Ripley-Grier Studios 520 8th Avenue, Room 16L Presented by the New York Caledonian Club nycaledonian.org
The Scots who Built New York: Andrew Carnegie’s Contributions to Architecture and the Promotion of Ideas, 1855-1919* Talk & Reception: Architect and architectural historian, Free (registration required) John Kinnear, leads a multimedia talk, exploring the huge contribution of Scottish-Americans — featuring 6:00 pm Andrew Carnegie — to the building of New York. Location will be advised upon registration Presented by The American Scottish Foundation in collaboration with the Carnegie Corporation New York americanscottishfoundation.com
Thursday, April th4 Saint Andrew’s Society of the State of New York National Tartan Day Cocktail Party Celebrate with the Saint Andrew’s Society at the National Tartan $ 85 - SAS Members Day annual cocktail party hosted for the New York City Scottish $95 - Non Members community to celebrate its love of all things Scotland! 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Jacket & Tie Required | Highland Dress Preferred NY Racquet & Tennis Club 370 Park Avenue Presented by Saint Andrew’s Society of the State of New York standrewsny.org
*This event is a part of Carnegie Hall’s Festival: Migrations — The Making of America
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Friday, April 5th 21st Anniversary National Tartan Day Observance* Celebrating, through readings and music, the 21st Anniversary of Free th National Tartan Day, which every April 6 recognizes the heritage 12:30 pm and contributions of Scots and Scottish-Americans to the USA. Bryant Park Performances by North Lanarkshire Schools Pipe Band, Rob Roy Fountain Terrace Pipe Band & Dancers, University of Highlands & Islands Atlantic 6th Avenue Trio, and Highland Divas. between 40th & 42nd Streets The event is for all the community to enjoy. americanscottishfoundation.com Presented by the American-Scottish Foundation
Testimonies of Transition: Voices from the Scottish Diaspora At the heart of the Scottish diaspora lie stories of human $20 - ASF/NYGBS Members adventure, achievement and adversity. Personal testimony $25 - Guests provides a powerful lens through which to view the complex 3:00 pm and often contradictory saga of Scottish emigration. Talk and NY Genealogical Society discussion lead by Professor Marjorie Harper, Aberdeen University. 36 East 44th Street, 7th Floor Presented by the New York Geneaology and Biographical Society americanscottishfoundation.com & The American Scottish Foundation
Pre-Parade Ceilidh* Join the NYCC for their annual, highly popular Pre-Parade Ceilidh — an $65 - General Admission established highlight of Tartan Week! A cèilidh or céilí is a traditional $25 - Children 5-17 Scottish social gathering. Enjoy a fun-filled evening with Whisky Kiss — Under 5: Free a famous ceilidh band from Scotland — Shot of Scotch Highland 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm dancers, New York Caledonian Club Pipe Band, Belhaven Beer, whisky The Altman Building from Beam Suntory, complete with food and refreshment. 135 West 18th Street Presented by the New York Caledonian Club nycaledonian.org
Saturday, April 6th The Kirkin O’ The Tartan* A pan-denominational Christian blessing of the tartans of the Free clans, celebrating Scotland and Scots in America. A time honored 10:00 am event for the entire family. The Service will be followed by the The Brick Presbyterian Church pre-parade brunch. Afterwards, all are welcome to march with 1140 Park Avenue & 92nd Street Saint Andrew’s at the parade. standrewsny.org Presented by the St. Andrew’s Society of State of New York
Pre-Parade Brunch, after the Kirkin* Space is limited. Reservations are required. $30 - SAS Members $40 - Non Members Presented by the St. Andrew’s Society of State of New York $15 - Children 5 to 10 Children under 5: Free 11:00 am The Brick Presbyterian Church 1140 Park Avenue & 92nd Street standrewsny.org
*This event is a part of Carnegie Hall’s Festival: Migrations — The Making of America Tartan Week 2019 | 11
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Saturday, April 6th (continued) The Pipes & Drums — Fountain Terrace Bryant Park* Before the Parade, join us to hear some of our leading pipe bands. Free Performances by Shot of Scotch, Kirkwall City Pipe Band, NY 11:15 am - 12:30 pm University Pipe Band, Bonnie Brae Drums, and Shamrock & Thistle Bryant Park Pipes and Drums. Fountain Terrace The event is for all the community to enjoy prior to the Parade. 6th Avenue between 40th & 42nd Streets Presented by the American-Scottish Foundation americanscottishfoundation.com
The Tartan Day Parade* Join us and celebrate Scottish heritage and pride as thousands of Free pipers and drummers, dancers, clans and societies march up the 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm avenue. This year sees the debut of three canine units welcoming 6th Avenue all Scottish breeds. between 44th & 55th Streets Line-up starts at 1:00PM, parade starts at 2:00PM. www.nyctartanweek.org Presented by the National Tartan Day New York Committee
Post-Parade Party* Featuring music all the way from Scotland Whisky Kiss, $50 General Admission Drums ‘N Roses, and Elephant Sessions. All you can drink Belhaven $65 Reserved Seating beer and rum while it lasts from Montauk Distilling Company. 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm Presented by the National Tartan Day New York Committee Sony Hall 46th Street and 8th Avenue nyctartanweek.org
Post-Post-Parade Party Come join us for more fun after the fun from Scottish band, Free Miracle Glass Company. 9:00 pm Presented by the National Tartan Day New York Committee The Tailor Public House 505 8th Avenue nyctartanweek.org
Sunday, April 7th After-Parade Brunch A new tradition that started 2 years ago. So hard to say good-bye! $25 - NYCC Members But join us for one last hurrah. Price includes Scottish Fry buffet $35 - Non Members breakfast and a drink. 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Presented by the New York Caledonian Club The Tailor Public House 505 8th Avenue nycaledonian.org
* This event is a part of Carnegie Hall’s Festival: Migrations — The Making of America
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Sunday, April 7th (continued) Scottish Gaelic Workshop with Àdhamh Ó Broin As Gaelic expert consultant on the popular TV series, Outlander, $50 General Admission Àdhamh has learned Scottish Gaelic to fluency from scratch. This (save $10, become an NYCC Member) means that he is acutely aware of the challenges faced by other 11:00 am - 1:00 pm learners. At this workshop, he will provide a beginner course that Ripley-Grier Studios provide a foundation that clarifies some of the more confusing 520 8th Avenue, Room 16T aspects of learning the language. He will focus on the alphabet, nycaledonian.org pronunciation (especially the sounds that are different from English), pronunciation and conjugation of the nouns (always a confusing point), simple sentence structure, pronouns and simple conversation that would be common. Presented by the New York Caledonian Club
Scotland on the Fountain Terrace* Come join and hear the sounds of Scotland. Performances by Free Whisky Kiss, Mike Ogeltree, and the University of Highlands & 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Islands Atlantic Trio. Bryant Park Presented by the American Scottish Foundation Fountain Terrace 6th Avenue between 40th & 42nd Streets americanscottishfoundation.com
An Afternoon with Winterface: Àdhamh Ó Broin and Noel Graham* Àdhamh is best known as the highly respected Gaelic tutor for $25 General Admission the hit TV Series, Outlander. He teams up with Noel to form the (save $10, become an NYCC Member) troubadour band, Winterface, and will perform a repertoire of 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Gaelic, traditional Scots, and original music. The Tailor Public House Presented by the New York Caledonian Club 505 8th Avenue nycaledonian.org
Monday, April 8th A Taste of Scotland with Words & Whisky Featuring Gary Maclean, Scotland’s National Chef and winner of From $65 BBC’s 2016 MasterChef, The Professionals. 7:00 pm Presented by the American-Scottish Foundation University Club, 1 West 54th Street americanscottishfoundation.com
* This event is a part of Carnegie Hall’s Festival: Migrations — The Making of America
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Blue Bar Iona BAR/RESTAURANT BAR Lounge at the historic Algonquin Hotel, offering A rare Scottish bar in Williamsburg, with hot classic cocktails in a plush space with blue lights. toddies, televised soccer games & a back garden. Sessions usually held on Monday nights. Algonquin Hotel 59 W 44th Street 180 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY (212) 840-6800 (718) 384-5008 ionabrooklyn.com Caledonia Bar SCOTTISH WHISKY BAR New York Genealogic Society 424 Amsterdam Avenue RESOURCE SERVICES 917-388-2342 The New York Genealogical and Biographical 1609 2nd Avenue Society (NYG&B) preserves, documents, and 212-734-4300 shares the stories of families across the state caledoniabar.com of New York. We engage with genealogists, biographers, historians, and organizations to establish the broader contexts of New York’s Carnegie Hall past. The NYG&B actively fosters connections VENUE TOURS between New York’s past and the present. Experience a guided tour of the iconic New York 36 W 44th Street, 7th Floor landmark, founded by Andrew Carnegie, and newyorkfamilyhistory.org see its legendary stage. Public, Walk-In, and Private Tours available.
th th The Rookery 57 Street and 7 Avenue BAR/RESTAURANT carnegiehall.org/tours This modern gastropub with garden seating, in Brooklyn, offers creative drinks & New American Club Cumming grub, plus brunch. NIGHT CLUB 425 Troutman Street, Brooklyn, NY Popular Scottish actor and past Tartan Week (718) 483-8048 Grand Marshal, Alan Cumming teamed up with therookerybar.com Benjamin Maisani and Darren Dryden to open Club Cumming in September 2017. According to nightlife producer Daniel Nardicio, “Alan Sleep No More wants Club Cumming to be a home for SHOW / ENTERTAINMENT everyone of all ages, all genders, all sexualities, Emursive presents Punchdrunk’s Sleep No More — who all enjoy letting go and making some an award-winning theatrical experience that mischief. No judgments, no attitude, no rules, tells Shakespeare’s Scottish tragedy through a except kindness, acceptance and fun.” film noir lens. 505 E 6th Street The McKittrick Hotel clubcummingnyc.com 530 W 27th Street (212) 904-1883 The Highlands mckittrickhotel.com/sleep-no-more BAR/RESTAURANT An award-winning, contemporary The Shakespeare Scottish-American gastropub located in the BAR/RESTAURANT heart of the West Village. British-Style restaurant located at the William 150 W 10th Street Hotel in Midtown. b/t Waverly Pl & Greenwich Avenue The William Hotel West Village 24 E 39th Street, b/t Madison & Park Avenues (212) 229-2670 (646) 837-6779 highlands-nyc.com theshakespearenyc.com
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The Tailor Public House Tartan Day on Ellis Island BAR/RESTAURANT EVENT — APRIL 4-15, 2019 OFFICIAL PUB OF TARTAN WEEK Celebrating our 18th annual celebration of Tartan Day! Tartan Day on Ellis Island, organized by Drinks & comfort food in a spacious, bi-level Clan Currie, began its successful collaboration tavern with a warm, traditional atmosphere with the Ellis Island Immigration Museum in 2002 and 3 bars. in the coordination and sponsorship of their first 505 8th Avenue Tartan Day celebration, besides featuring Scottish (646) 949-4900 themed exhibitions on the Jacobites and America, thetailornyc.com the Life and Legacy of John Miur, A Celebration of Tartan, and Scots and the American West. st Celebrations also feature performances by a 21 Century Kilts — Fittings whole host of Scottish artists including pipers and CLOTHIER — APRIL 4-5, 12PM - 6PM drummers, Highland dancers, fiddlers, jugglers 8 yard hand sewn tartan, 6 meter tweed and harpists to name a few. and plain kilts, all made to measure. Ellis Island Appointments required. “Tartan Day on Ellis Island” on FaceBook Blooms Tavern 208 East 58th Street +44 (0) 7774 757 222 [email protected] list of marchers*
Clans • Clan Abernethy of Richmond • Clan Bell • Clan Bruce • Clan Buchanan • Clan Campbell • Clan Colquhoun • Clan Cough • Clan Davidson • Clan Donnachaidh Society, Northeast Branch • Clan Fraser Society of North America • Clan Le Society International • Clan Leask • Clan MacCallum-Malcolm • Clan MacFarlane • Clan MacGillivray USA • Clan MacLaren • Clan MacLean • Clan Maclean Association of the United States • Clan MacLeod Society, USA • Clan MacMillan • Clan MacNeil • Clan Macpherson Association • Clan McNaughtan • Clan Menzies Society of North America • Clan Wallace • Clan Young
Dogs • Dandie Dinmont Terrier Group • Long Island Shetland Sheepdog Rescue • Scottish Terrier Club of Greater New York • West Highland White Terrier Club of Greater New York
*As of February 27, 2019 list of marchers*
Organizations • 21st Century Kilts • National Tartan Day New York Committee • Alexander Robertson School • Nessie and Friends • American Scottish Foundation • New York Caledonian Club • Andrew Carnegie’s Family of Institutions • NHSCOT • Belhaven Brewing Company • Performing Arts Studio Scotland Dancers • Blended Scots • Prickly Thistle Rebels • Brave Your Day Magazine • Saint Andrew’s Society of Albany (1803) • Bucks County Scottish American Society • Saint Andrew’s Society of the State • Carnegie Hall of New York • Celtic Supporters Association NY & NJ • Saint Andrew’s Society of the Adirondacks • Clan Tours • Saint Andrew’s Society of Tidewater • Daughters of Scotia • Saint Andrew’s Society of Washington, DC • Dutchess County Scottish Society & Honor Guard • Elite Pro Dance • ScotBarNY Scottish Bar Association of NY • Findlay Family • ScotlandShop • Friends of James R. Campbell • Scots American Athletic Club • Friends of NYC Tartan Day Parade • Scots in NY • Helesburgh Ontario Choir • Scottish Country Dancers in New York • Jarl Squads 2007, 2012, 2019 • Shot of Scotch — Premier Highland Dancers • Knickerbocker DAR Chapter of NY • Long Island Curling Club • The Carnegie Institutions • MacInnes Family • The Gardiner Family • McCulloch Rail • The Highland Divas & Fans • McGee Family • The Real Dunoon Hoosewives • Miracle Glass Company Band • The Scottish Parliament • Monroe School of Highland Dance
*As of February 27, 2019 list of marchers*
Pipe Bands Clan Gathering London • Caledonian Highlanders Pipe and Drums • Rob Roy Pipe Band & Highland Dancers • Glasgow Brigade • Shamrock & Thistle Pipes and Drums of Ocean County • Jaffa Highlanders • Stephen P. Driscoll Memorial Pipe Band • Kirkwall City Pipe Band • Tri-County Pipe Band • MCOFU Pipes and Drums • Tunes of Glory Mass Band • Middlesex County Police and Fire Pipes and Drums • Mount Kisco Pipes and Drums Leading Universities the Saint Andrew’s Society of NY • Carnegie Mellon University Alumni — • New York Caledonian Club Pipe Band NYC Metro Chapter • New York Metro Pipe Band • Dundee University Alumni Group • New York Peace Officers American War Pipes • Edinburgh Napier University • New York University Pipes and Drums • University of Aberdeen — • North Lanarkshire Schools Pipe Band New York Alumni Chapter • Oban High School Pipe Band • University of Edinburgh • Pipes and Drums of NHSCOT • University of Glasgow • Pipes and Drums of the Atlantic Watch • University of Strathclyde Alumni • Pipes and Drums of Tir Na Nog NYC/ • University of the West of Scotland
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Tuesday, April 2nd HAPPY HOUR Iona (Brooklyn) | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm HAPPY HOUR Windy City | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm TARTAN WEEK HAPPY HOUR Hogs Head Tavern | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm rd Wednesday, April 3 MEET THE BREWER / HAPPY HOUR BELHAVEN SAMPLING The Rookery (Brooklyn) | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm City Swiggers | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday, April 5th KICK OFF TO TARTAN WEEK HAPPY HOUR MEET THE BREWER / HAPPY HOUR Beer Authority | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Log Room | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
TARTAN WEEK MEET THE BREWER / HAPPY HOUR The Tailor Public House | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mcgettigans | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm THE NY CALEDONIAN CLUB Thursday, April th4 PRE-PARADE CEILIDH The Altman | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm HAPPY HOUR B eer Culture (West 45th) | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Saturday, April 6th MEET THE BREWER / HAPPY HOUR POST-PARADE PARTY Deacon Brodies | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sony Hall | 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm list of bars & restaurants serving belhaven
BEER AUTHORITY HIGHBURY PUB THE BEER GARDEN 300 West 40th Street 1002 Cortelyou Rd, Brooklyn 1883 Victory Blvd, Staten Island BRAZEN FOX HIGHLANDS 106 3rd Avenue 150 West 10th Street THE CHURCHILL th BURP CASTLE HOG HEAD TAVERN 45 East 28 Street th 41 East 7 Street 500 West 143th Street THE GAF nd CALEDONIA WESTSIDE INWOOD LOCAL 1696 2 Avenue 424 Amsterdam Avenue 4957 Broadway THE LONG ROOM CALEDONIA SCOTTISH PUB IONA 120 West 44th Street 1609 2nd Avenue 180 Grand Street, Brooklyn THE ROOKERY CITY SWIGGERS 425 Troutman Street, Brooklyn th MCGETTIGAN’S 320 East 86 Street th 70 West 36 Street THE TAILOR PUBLIC HOUSE COCK & BULL OLDE PRAGUE TAVERN 505 8th Avenue 23 West 45th Street 2848 31th Street, Astoria CROXLEY ALES TREADWELL PARK DOWNTOWN 7 South Park Avenue, PECULIAR PUB Rockville Centre 145 Bleecker Street 4301 South End Avenue DEACON BRODIES RATTLE N HUM WEST ULYSSES FOLK HOUSE 370 West 46th Street 306 West 39th Street 95 Pearl Street HENRY STREET ALE HOUSE THE ALBION WINDY CITY ALE HOUSE 63 Henry Street, Brooklyn 575 2nd Avenue 7915 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn Tartan Week 2019 | 27 APRIL 2-8, 2019
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