The traditional song and dance of Ireland returns to The Classic Center Theatre with Irish Christmas in America on December 10. Photo by Brendan Duffy
ATHENS, Ga. – Celebrating its 19th year, the hugely popular holiday show “Irish Christmas in America” brings seasonal Irish traditions back to The Classic Center Theatre on December 10. The long-running show features top Irish music, song, and dance in an engaging performance rich in humor and boundless energy.
The family-friendly performance features stunning vocals from Caitríona Sherlock along with lively instrumental tunes on fiddle by Mac Diarmada, flute and uilleann pipes by Caoimhín Ó Fearghaíl and harp by Gráinne Hambly. They perform along with thrilling old-style Irish dancing from Samantha Harvey. In addition, evocative photographic images provide a backdrop to some of the rich historical traditions of Ireland.
The holiday show was first conceived in 2005 to bring traditional and often unknown Irish customs to the United States. “One of the most heartfelt themes of Irish Christmas is emigration,” says Mac Diarmada. “Music was a way that people stayed close to home.”
Take a memorable glimpse into the enchanting spirit of Christmas, as the finest traditional artists from Ireland bring you on a fun-filled start to the holiday season. For more information, please visit https://classiccenter.com/1667/Irish-Christmas-in-America.
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Source: Press Release, The Classic Center
