National Tartan Day Committee YOUR GUIDE TO TARTAN WEEK 2018

Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of National Tartan Day

April 4th – April 9th

The New York Tartan Day Parade Saturday, April 7th 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 6th Avenue between 44th - 55th Streets nyctartanweek.org National Tartan Day New York Committee

In 1999, the fi rst parade to celebrate National Tartan Day took place in To everyone who is, or wants to be, Scottish this week, WELCOME! . By 2002, the parade had grown to the point that it needed a larger formal structure to take it forward. Th e National Tartan Day New York Committee was In 1998, the US Senate declared April 6th to be National Tartan Day formed as a nonprofi t to organize the Parade and coordinate all associated activities, which to recognize the contributions made by Scottish-Americans to the has now expanded to NYC Tartan Week. Members include representatives from founding United States. This was followed by a resolution in the House of organizations: St. Andrew’s Society of the State of New York, New York Caledonian Club, Representatives, and then a Presidential Proclamation. Th e American-Scottish Foundation, and Clan Campbell. Carnegie Hall is a recent addition. Twenty years later, we’ve kept up the tradition of celebrating this 150 55th Street • 3rd Floor New York, NY 10022 (212) 980-0844 • nyctartanweek.org • [email protected] day with a parade. And now, Scottish-themed events fi ll the days before and after the Parade. It represents not only being proud of our heritage, but also stands to honor the unique friendship between the Gold Sponsors United States and Scotland.

Listed in this guide you will fi nd many opportunities to GET YER KILT ON and come celebrate.

And after the parade, please join us in a toast at the After-Parade Party held at B.B. King’s, and sponsored by Belhaven and Glenlivet.

Associate Sponsors Enjoy yourself, and truly excited to see you all!

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Sponsors

Algonquin Hotel General Society Scottish Banner Kyle Dawson of Mechanics & Tradesmen of British Heritage Scottish Clans and Castles Ltd the City of New York President, National Tartan Day New York Committee Bloom’s Tavern Stevens & Graham Harney & Sons Fine Teas Celtic Life Mountbatten Institute Vector Media

2 3 Events Coming in 2019! ursday, April 5th Scottish Ceilidh Dance Class Festivals Get yer dancing shoes on! $15 - Individuals/$25 - Couples Learn or brush up on traditional Scottish folk dances 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM usually danced at weddings, Robert Burns’ celebrations, Studios 353 birthday/house parties as well as the New York 353 W 48th St – Studio B Caledonian Tartan Week Pre-Parade Ceilidh. New York, NY Presented by the New York Caledonian Club nycaledonian.org

The Sgoil Lionacleit Pipe Band Concert The Sgoil Lionacleit Pipe Band, singers and dancers Free will perform in honor of Eilidh MacLeod who perished in Ellis Island the Manchester bombing last May. Presented by Tartan Day on Ellis Island

Saint Andrew’s Society of the State of New York National Tartan Day Cocktail Party THE MAKING OF AMERICA Celebrate with Saint Andrew’s Society at the National $85 - SAS Members Tartan Day annual cocktail party hosted for the New York $95 - NonMembers City Scottish community to celebrate its love of all 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM things Scotland! A Citywide Festival NY Racquet & Tennis Club March 9–April 15, 2019 Jacket & Tie Required | Highland Dress Preferred 370 Park Avenue Presented by Saint Andrew’s Society of the State of New York, NY 10022 New York standrewsny.org

Live Music Come join us for some fun from Craig Weir & the $20 at the door Cabalistic Cavalry from Scotland. VeraKay, 8:00 PM an alternative rock band from Boston, will be opening SCOTS-IRISH AND IRISH MIGRATION Connelly’s 121 W 45th Street New York, NY Festival partners include: nyctartanweek.org The American-Scottish Foundation Friday, April 6th New York Caledonian Club 20th Anniversary National Tartan Day Observance Celebrating, through readings and music, the 20th Free New York City Tartan Week Anniversary of National Tartan Day, which every April 6th 12:30 PM recognizes the heritage and contributions of Scots and Bryant Park Fountain Terrace Scottish-Americans to the USA. The event is for all Andrew’s Society of the State of New York 6th Avenue btwn 40th & 42nd Streets community to enjoy. Scotch-Irish Society of the United States of America Presented by the American-Scottish Foundation. americanscottishfoundation.com Scottish Government All the Scottish Geneaology Sources You Didn’t Know You Needed to Know Dr. Bruce Durie, one of Scotland’s top genealogists, Free but reservation is required provides important information for researching your 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM family tree 36 West 44th Street Presented by The New York Geneaology Suite 711 and Biographical Society New York, NY 10036 newyorkfamilyhistory.org

5 Events BRITISH HERITAGE Friday, April 6th Tea with a Highlander - Author Sarah Fraser TRAVEL MAGAZINE Join Sarah Fraser, acclaimed author of “The Last Tea Talk & Wine (4 PM - 7 PM) Highlander” and “The Prince Who Would Be King,” $45 ASF Members / $55 Non-Members congratulates for tea, talk and book signing, concluding with wine Wine & Cheese (5:30 PM - 7 PM) and cheese hosted by Scottish Clans & Castles, Ltd. $35 Members / $45 Non-Members NYC City Tartan Week Books are offered at the signing. 3 West Club on its 20th Anniversary 3 W 51st Street Presented by The American-Scottish Foundation New York, NY 10019 For additional ticket information visit americanscottishfoundation.com Pre-Parade Ceilidh An established highlight of Tartan Week! A cèilidh or céilí $50 - NYCC Members/$65 - NonMembers is a traditional Scottish social gathering. Enjoy Scottish 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM www.britishheritage.com entertainment and music, dancing, food and refreshment. Abigail Adams Auditorium Presented by the New York Caledonian Club. 421 East 61st Street New York, New York 10065 nycaledonian.org Saturday, April 7th The Kirkin O’ The Tartan and Pre-Parade Brunch This Kirkin (blessing) church service is a time-honored $30 - SAS Members event for the entire family and is followed by brunch. $40 - NonMembers Afterwards, all are welcome to march with Saint $15 - Children under 10/Free Under 5 Andrew’s at the parade. The church service is free, 10 AM however tickets/reservations for brunch are required. The Brick Presbyterian Church Presented by the Saint Andrew’s Society of the 1140 Park Avenue/ 92nd Street State of New York New York, NY 10128 standrewsny.org The Pipes & Drums – Fountain Terrace Bryant Park Before the Parade, join us to hear some of our leading Free pipe bands. Performance schedule to be announced. 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM The event is for all the community to enjoy. Bryant Park Fountain Terrace Presented by the American-Scottish Foundation 6th Avenue btwn 40th & 42nd Streets americanscottishfoundation.com

The Tartan Day Parade Join us and celebrate Scottish heritage and pride as Free thousands of pipers and drummers, dancers, clans and 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM societies march up the avenue. This year sees the debut 6th Avenue of three canine units welcoming all Scottish breeds. between 44th - 55th Streets Presented by The National Tartan Day nyctartanweek.org New York Committee

After-Parade Party At the renowned B.B. King’s! Four fun-packed hours of $50 General Admission/$60 Reserved all-you-can-drink Belhaven beer and Glenlivet whisky and Seating including TicketMaster fees specialty drink from our sponsors. Music from Clann an BB King Blues Club & Grill Drumma, Gleadhraich, and Scocha. 237 W 42nd Street Presented by the National Tartan Day New York, NY 10036 New York Committee nyctartanweek.org

6 7 thethe Events ScottishScottishScottish Banner BannerBanner Saturday, April 7th Craig Weir & Friends' Tartan Week Hoolie Celebrating the 20th anniversary of National Tartan Day. No cover charge Hosted by Craig Weir & Friends’ featuring impromptu 9:00 PM performances from a range of acclaimed artists. Club Cumming Celebrate your love for Scotland every 505 E. 6th Street New York, NY 10009 month with the Scottish Banner! Sunday, April 8th Each month the Scottish Banner brings you Scottish After-Parade Breakfast news and views from across the Scottish world. A new tradition that started last year. So hard to say $30 per person good-bye! But join us for one last hurrah. Price includes 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM buffet breakfast and a drink. Subscribe to North America’s only Scottish Blooms Tavern NYC Presented by the New York Caledonian Club 208 E 58th Street newspaper, print or digital editions, or nd us New York, NY 10022 at select retailers across the US and Canada. nycaledonian.org Scotland on the Fountain Terrace Take advantage of $5.00 o our digital download Come join and hear the sounds of Scotland Free subscription rate by entering coupon: NYTD Presented by The American Scottish Foundation 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Bryant Park Fountain Terrace 6th Avenue btwn 40th & 42nd Streets americanscottishfoundation.com Unlock your Scottish Genealogy www.scottishbanner.com Dr. Bruce Durie, one of Scotland’s top genealogists, $25 - ASF/ARS Members discusses how to unlock your Scottish genealogy. $35 - NonMembers Presented by The American Scottish Foundation 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Hosted by the Alexander Robertson School Alexander Robertson School Carnegie Library 3 W 95th Street New York, NY 10025 americanscottishfoundation.com Scocha Ceilidh All the way from bonnie Scotland, featuring Scottish $25 each person music and songs combined with original arrangements 4 PM of Scottish Classics, peppered with banter, fun, and the 89 North Music Venue Welcomes you feel good factor! “Scottish Folk and Roll” 89 N Ocean Avenue Est. 1926 Patchogue, NY 11772 scocha.co.uk/gigs

Monday, April 9th The Prince Who Would be King - Talk and Book Signing with Sarah Fraser If you missed her on April 6th, here’s another Talk and Book Signing opportunity to meet the author. In her book $35 ASF Members / $45 Non-Members The Prince Who Would be King, Sarah Fraser focuses 6:00 PM on the life and death of Henry Stuart where she brings General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen Henry, his Court and his era to sparkling life. Books 20 W 44th Street are offered at the signing. New York, NY Hosted by The American-Scottish Foundation For additional ticket information visit and Royal Oak Foundation americanscottishfoundation.com

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Bloom’s Tavern Bar/Restaurant 208 E 58th Street Blooms Tavern turns Scottish during Tartan Week; New York, NY 10022 Offering free transportation to Blooms after the b/t 2nd Ave & 3rd Ave After-Parade Party at BB Kings Midtown East 212) 308-9400 bloomsnyc.com

Blue Bar Bar/Restaurant Algonquin Hotel Lounge at the historic Algonquin hotel 59 W 44th Street offering classic cocktails in a plush space New York, NY 10036 with blue lights. (212) 840-6800 algonquinhotel.com/story/blue-bar/

Caledonia Bar Whisky Bar Westside Scottish whisky bar with locations in the 424 Amsterdam Avenue Upper East- and West- sides New York, NY, 10024 917-388-2342 Eastside 1609 2nd Avenue New York, 10028 212-734-4300 caledoniabar.com

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11 CELEBRATE TARTAN WEEK About Town WITH A TASTE OF “In the Footsteps of John Muir” National Parks Exhibition March 25th - May 11th THE HIGHLANDS An exhibit by Scottish photographer Ken Paterson. The Federal Hall exhibit traces Muir’s early days in Dunbar, Scotland to his 26 Wall Street Visit our store on 433 Broome Street love of Yosemite allowing one to see the environment New York, NY 10005 Muir loved and did so much to help preserve. Come americanscottishfoundation.com for 10% o Scottish Teas. learn more about John Muir, the Scot who did so much for America’s national parks. 1-800-TEA-TIME New York Genealogic Society Resource Services The New York Genealogical and 36 West 44th Street Biographical Society (NYG&B) preserves, documents, 7th Floor and shares the stories of families across the state of New York, NY 10036 New York. We engage with genealogists, biographers, newyorkfamilyhistory.org historians, and organizations to establish the broader contexts of New York’s past. The NYG&B actively fosters connections between New York’s past and the present.

Sleep No More @ The McKittrick Hotel Show / Entertainment The McKittrick Hotel Emursive presents punchdrunk’s Sleep No More 530 W 27th St - an award-winning theatrical experience that tells New York, NY 10001 Shakespeare’s Scottish tragedy through a fi lm noir lens mckittrickhotel.com/sleep-no-more/

The Shakespeare Bar/Restaurant The William Hotel 10% off all rug orders online British-Style restaurant located at the William Hotel 24 E 39th Street with code: 10OFF in Midtown New York, NY 10016 b/t Madison Ave & Park Ave (646) 837-6779 theshakespearenyc.com

Tartan Day on Ellis Island Tartan Day on Ellis Island, organized by Clan Currie, April 2 - 16 began its successful collaboration with the Ellis Island Ellis Island Immigration Museum in 2002 in the coordination and For more information follow sponsorship of their fi rst Tartan Day celebration. “Tartan Day on Ellis Island” on FaceBook. Besides featuring Scottish themed exhibitions on the Jacobites and America, the Life and Legacy of John Muir, A Celebration of Tartan and Scots in the American West. Celebrations also feature performances by a whole host of Scottish artists including pipers and drummers, Highland dancers, fi ddlers, jugglers and harpists to name The world’s largest collection of a few. Amongst the line up at this year’s events include tartan carpets and rugs. performances from Lisa Kowalski, Scottish singer songwriter aged 18 from Paisley and in a separate event, The Sgoil Lionacleit Pipe Band.

UK USA www.tartancarpets.co.uk www.thehalemangroup.net 13 Belhaven Tartan Week Events

Wednesday April 4th Friday April 6th Kick off to Tartan Week’ Happy Hour Happy Hour / Music Beer Authority 6PM - 8PM The Long Room 6PM - 8PM

ursday April 5th The NY Caledonian Club Pre-Parade Ceilidh Meet the Brewer / Happy Hour Abigail Adams Auditorium 7PM - 11PM Deacon Brodies 6PM - 8PM Saturday April 7th Happy Hour / Music Iona 6PM - 8PM Post Parade Party BB Kings 4:30PM - 8:30PM Happy Hour Connolly’s West 6PM - 8PM Meet the Brewer / Happy Hour The Rookery 8PM - 10PM

List of Bars & Restaurants Serving Belhaven

BEER AUTHORITY IONA 613 8TH AVE, NEW YORK 180 GRAND STREET, BROOKLYN

BLAGGARDS III MAD HATTER 8 WEST 38TH STREET, NEW YORK 360 3RD AVENUE, NEW YORK

BLOOM’S TAVERN PECULIER PUB 208 EAST 58TH STREET, NEW YORK 145 BLEEKER STREET, NEW YORK

BRAZEN FOX RENAISSANCE 106 3RD AVENUE, NEW YORK 2245 7TH AVE, NEW YORK

CALEDONIA (Westside) THE ALBION 424 AMSTERDAM AVE STORE,NEW YORK 565 2ND AVE, NEW YORK

CALEDONIA SCOTTISH PUB THE BLASKET 1609 2ND AVE, NEW YORK 1085 2ND AVE, NEW YORK

CATFISH THE CHURCHILL 1433 BEDFORD AVE, BROOKLYN 45 EAST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK

CITY SWIGGERS THE GAF 320 EAST 86TH STREET, NEW YORK 1696 2ND AVENUE, NEW YORK

COCK & BULL THE LONG ROOM 23 WEST 45TH ST, NEW YORK 120 WEST 44TH STREET, NEW YORK

CROXLEY ALES (ROCKVILLE) THE MUNRO PUB TH 7-9 S PARK AVENUE, ROCKVILLECENTRE 481 5TH AVE, BROOKLYN DEACON BRODIES THE ROOKERY NEW YORK20 TARTAN DAY PARADE 370 WEST 46TH STREET, NEW YORK 425 TROUTMAN STREET, BROOKLYN HIGHLANDS THE WEST CAFE 150 WEST 10TH STREET, NEW YORK 379 UNION AVENUE, BROOKLYN

HOUSE OF BREWS 363 WEST 46TH STREET, NEW YORK 15