St. Augustine Celebrates First Celtic Music And Arts Festival March 11 – 17America’s oldest city will boldly reassert its remarkable Spanish-Celtic colonial roots and its strong Irish/Scottish heritage March 11 – 17 with performances by Irish, Spanish and American musicians, poets and artists.
By: St. John & Partners Presented by Romanza – St. Augustine, in association with Meehan’s Irish Pub, St. Augustine, and directed by internationally acclaimed guitarist and band leader Benny O’Carroll of Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland. The festival launches with a series of weekend concerts starting Friday March 11. There is a parade on March 12, and a full week of traditional, contemporary and classical music performances, workshops, dancing, storytelling, food, etc. The festival culminates with a big celebration on St. Patrick’s Day in downtown St. Augustine. “The festival is arguably the finest international collaboration of Celtic music and arts that the United States has ever seen,” according to Mr. O’Carroll. “Some of the greatest living performers from Ireland, the United States, and the Celtic region of Spain (birthplace of Pedro Menendez, St. Augustine’s founder) will converge in this wonderfully romantic city for a weeklong celebration to honor the great traditions of music, literature, dance and all things Celtic.” The festival is expected to draw nearly 6,000 visitors. Admission to the festival ranges from $10 to $180 per person depending on selection of dates and features. Tickets can be purchased at www.celticstaugustine.com. For more information, including the schedule of events, parade information, and performers, please visit www.celticstaugustine.com. For exciting updates, join the St. Augustine Celtic Music and Arts Festival Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ Additional Information Located a short drive south of Jacksonville, St. Augustine’s historic district is bustling with charming restaurants, shops, B&B’s, horse-drawn carriages, and a centuries-old Spanish fort. It’s the perfect setting to enjoy the joyous and untamed music, poetry and dance of the unique Celtic tradition. With 42 miles of pristine Atlantic beaches, St. Augustine is a wonderful destination for a romantic getaway or gathering of friends and family during the St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Discover the charm of St. Augustine. Call 1-800-OLD-CITY or visit http://www.floridashistoriccoast.com/ About Romanza Romanza produces the premier performing and cultural arts festival that celebrates the romantic splendor of St. Augustine. Romanza energizes the city by creating a world-class stage filled with diverse cultural events featuring international, regional and emerging stars. We promote new opportunities for the arts by embracing St. Augustine’s unparalleled beauty, heritage and creative energy. We bring the “heart and art” of St. Augustine to the world. Romanza - St. Augustine, Inc., a not-for-profit, tax-exempt corporation, is producing signature events for St. Augustine’s upcoming First America/450th Commemoration. Your contributions are tax-deductible. To learn more about Romanza or to become a member, visit our website, www.romanzafl.org, or email RomanzaFL@gmail.com. # # # St. Augustine celebrates its first Celtic Music and Arts Festival in the city’s historic Colonial Spanish Quarter on March 11-17, 2011. End
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