March 15-16, 2019
Shamrocks & Shenanigans #14, Irish Music Show
Three Shows!
Music, All Ages
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend at the Plymouth Arts Center in beautiful downtown Plymouth on Friday and Saturday, March 15-16. Shake off those winter blues and anticipate Spring with all things Green while enjoying “Shamrocks & Shenanigans,” An Irish Music Show. Plymouth own’s Irish Lass, Ms. Mary Calvey, is the director of this ever-popular show which has become an annual Irish musical tradition at the PAC. Now celebrating 14 consecutive years, this fun show focuses on a wide selection of Irish melodies, including lovely ballads and pub songs and a wee bit o’ laughter thrown in. You don’t have to be Irish to appreciate this show! Bring your friends and family members and listen to your favorite Irish songs. Appreciate Irish dancing. Laugh at good Irish jokes. Enjoy some Irish beer at the cash bar. Receive a complimentary treat! There is sure to be something that everyone will love in this show.
This year’s talented cast includes: Mary Calvey (Plymouth), director, on vocals and bodhran; Steve Vogt (Grafton) on Irish tenor banjo, guitar, mandolin, ukulele, harmonica and vocals; Laura Kaat (Oostburg) on tin whistle, fiddle and vocals; Roger Cass (Cedarburg) on guitar and vocals; Bill Rathman (Elkhart Lake) on string bass; JoAnne Friedman (Cascade) on guitar and vocals; Ken Wilhite (Gibbsville) on fiddle; and Kristia Wildflower (Plymouth), jokester and storyteller. Returning to this show after a 5-year hiatus is Jay Burkard (Sheboygan), on vocals, tin whistle, and clarinet. New to this year’s show is Emmie Christensen (Sheboygan) on fiddle and vocals, who will also be performing Irish dance.
Shamrocks & Shenanigans 14 is generously sponsored by Masters Gallery, Sargento, 20/20 Visions-Dr. Sharon Roberts and Dr. Brad Wicklund, Meyer Motors, The Breeze 1420am Radio Station, and the Wisconsin Arts Board. Show dates are Friday, March 15 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, March 16, 2:00pm matinee and 7:30pm. Plymouth Arts Center is located at 520 East Mill Street, Plymouth. Box Office Hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10am to 4pm. Tickets for reserved table seating are: $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Call early! (920) 892-8409. Tickets are also conveniently available online at: www.plymoutharts.org Visa and Mastercard are accepted.
