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Anderson Celebrates Celtic Heritage

In March 2008, The Anderson International Festival will present Slainte: A Celtic Celebration featuring the music, visual art, theatre and history of the 7 Celtic nations of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Galicia, Isle of Man and Cornwall. A Gaelic word meaning “good health” or “cheers,” Slainte (pron. Slawn-cha’) is an appropriate name for a public celebration of this fascinating culture.
As a part of the Anderson International Festival Committee, GAMAC will join the Anderson County Library, Anderson County Museum, Anderson University, Electric City
Playhouse, Anderson Arts Center, Arts Electric, Inc. and the Tri-State Celtic Association in an eclectic series of performances, exhibits, lectures, games and worship services throughout the month of March. GAMAC events will include:

Anderson Symphony Orchestra
Celtic “Pops” with Emerald Road
Saturday, March 1, 2008- 7:30p.m.- Tri-County Technical College- Library
Sunday, March 2, 2008- 3:30p.m.- The Belton Depot
Free Admission

Anderson Symphony Orchestra
Celtic Celebration
Monday, March 3, 2008- 8:00p.m.- Anderson University- Daniel Recital Hall
Tickets: $15.00 adults $7.00 students

The GAMAC Guild
Lecture by Paul Hyde
“Scots-Irish Influences in American Music”
Thursday, March 27, 2008- 7:00p.m.- Anderson County Library
Free Admission

GAMAC Orchestra with Mark O’Connor
World Premiere of Mark O’Connor’s American Symphony
Friday, March 28, 2008- 8:00p.m.- Anderson University- Henderson Auditorium
Tickets: $25.00 adults $12.00 students

For further information on these and other Slainte: A Celtic Celebration events, please contact the GAMAC office at (864) 231-6147 for a brochure.

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