On the eve of St. Patrick's Day, the Burlington Irish Heritage Festival continues at Fletcher Free Library with two special events:
4:30 - 6:00pm: 'Song of Granite'
Joe Heaney was one of the greats of traditional Irish (sean nós) singing. Strongly influenced by the land, lore, and songs of his upbringing in Connemara, his emergence as a gifted artist came at a personal cost. Featuring an excellent Irish cast, and beautiful black and white cinematography, "Song of Granite" presents a distinct portrait of Heaney's sometimes enigmatic life, along with a marvelous exploration of Irish traditional music.
Pickering Room, Fletcher Free Library, 235 College St. Burlington
Cost: Free. Donations accepted.
6:30 - 8:00 PM: BIHF Showcase
Join us for a lively St. Patrick's pre-celebration with Yasi Zeichner, UVM's Celtic Cats, Andy Naughton and Declan McCabe. Yasi Zeichner is a fiddler, singer, and Irish sean nós dancer based in the hills of central Vermont. The Celtic Cats are UVM's Irish Dance team! Andy Naughton's parents emigrated from the County Mayo. He has a large repertoire of songs in both English and Irish. Declan McCabe will have you holding your sides with his hilarious rendering of 'The Sick Note.'
Pickering Room, Fletcher Free Library, 235 College St. Burlington
Cost: Free. Donations accepted.
For an official trailer about 'Song of Grantie,' or for more information on the Showcase, check our website: https://burlingtonirishheritage.org/
or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/burlingtonirishheritage
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