Through June 30, 2009

“Poetry and Power: The Inaugural Address of John F. Kennedy ”

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Columbia Point, Boston
9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. | $10 | $8 for seniors over 62 | $7 for children 13-17 | Free for children 12 and under
1 866 JFK-1960 | jfklibrary.org

This is the Museum’s first exhibit on the drafting of President Kennedy’s inaugural address. Included will be rarely viewed original documents, many of which have never been publicly displayed by the Kennedy Library, which reveal how the speech was composed and the steps in the drafting process.

Through summer 2009

“The Making of the President” Exhibit

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Columbia Point, Boston
9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. | $10 | $8 for seniors over 62 | $7 for children 13-17 | Free for children 12 and under
1 866 JFK-1960 | jfklibrary.org

The JFK Library has unveiled a special display of archival material and museum objects from the Library’s collection that explores the elements of John F. Kennedy’s life that prepared him for a career in public service. Among the themes – the Kennedy family life, his education at Harvard University, Naval Service during World War II, foreign travels in Europe and Asia, and his authorship of two books.

Through March 23

Philips Candy House - - Win Red Sox TIx

818 Morrissey Boulevard in Boston
and South Shore Plaza in Braintree
Click on this link to enter to win: www.phillipschocolate.com

Enter to win two Red Sox tickets in-store or online, no purchase necessary. All entries must be received before midnight on Easter Sunday, March 23, 2009.

March 1

White Fund Lecture: Michael P. Quinlin

Northern Essex Community College
White Building, Amesbury Street, Lawrence
2:00 p.m. | FREE | Handicap Accessible
978 683-9007 | homestead.com/div8aoh

“Lawrence’s Contribution to the Boston Irish Heritage Trail”, featuring Michael Quinlin, author, journalist and historian. Refreshments available. Sponsored by the Irish Foundation, AOH and the LAOH and the White Fund of Lawrence. See Irish Heritage month.

March 1

Tom Jones - - Win Tix!

House of Blues Boston
15 Lansdowne Street, Boston
8:00 p.m. doors | 7:00 p.m. show | $55-$65
1-888-693-BLUE | HOB.com | livenation.com

Kick off the St. Patrick's Day season at the new House of Blues featuring Tom Jones.
Click here to view winning announcement!

March 1-March 21

Blackbird - - Presented by SpeakEasy Stage Company

539 Tremont Street, Boston
617 482-3279 | speakeasystage.com

Two people who once had a passionate affair meet again in this griping drama. Emotions run high as the pair recall their relationship and attempt to contend with the shattering truth of their abandoned love.

March 1

Gallery Art Show Opening

Lorica Artworks
90 Main Street, Andover, MA
978 470-1829 | loricaartworks.com (picture by Lorraine Christie "Someone's Love")

Show opens with a reception and live entertainment by the Ceili Band from 6-9 pm. A group show exhibiting classically inspired original artwork by Irish and American artists. See Irish Heritage month.

March 1-10

The Plough & Start Presents: "Womanagh"

The Plough and Stars
912 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge
10 am to Noon | 617 576-0032
ploughandstars.com | marthacashman.com

Martha Cashman, the award winning Cork Sculptor brings her contemporary artworks to Cambridge. Cashman uses ceramics as her medium. Original works are box framed. A humble horticultural style of working and living provide the inspiration for this body of work.

March 3

Andy Cooney

Mechanics Hall
321 Main Street, Worcester
508 792-3700 or 508 752-0888 | fiddlersgreenworcester.com

Singing star Andy Cooney and his cabaret include comedian George Casey, Celtic folk artist Kate Purcell, and the Darrah Carr Dancers. This is a benefit for the Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre.

March 4-March 31

35 Panels Of Ireland In Music Exhibit

Lawrence Heritage State Park
1 Jackson Street, Lawrence
9:00 am - 4:00 pm, 7 days | Opening Reception on March 4, 6:30 p.m. | FREE
978 683-9007 | homestead.com/div8aoh

Grand opening and reception for an exhibit featuring 35 Panels of Ireland in music. The exhibit covers the role of music in Ireland’s culture. Special guest is Brian O’Donovan, WGBH Celtic Sojourn Host and Boston’s Irish Music Historian. Sponsored by the AOH, LAOH and the Irish Foundation and the Friends of Lawrence Heritage State Park. See Irish Heritage month.

March 5

Off the Boat Comedy Presents: Ardal O’Hanlon - - Win Tix!

Somerville Theatre
55 Davis Square, Somerville
8:00 pm | $35 | 617 625-4088 | ticketmaster.com | offtheboatcomedy.com

The award-winning actor and comedian returns to the Boston area for one night only! The Irish comedian, best known for portraying "Dougal" in the hit TV series "Father Ted", brings his brand new stand up show to the Somerville Theatre. "If you love comedy and smart talking - and only go to see one comedy show, make it Ardal O'Hanlon" - THE DAILY EXPRESS
Click here to view winning announcement!

March 5

Eire Society Presents: Irish Heritage Wines of Australia

College Club
44 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
8:00 p.m. | $25 | 1-866-560-1050 | eiresociety.org

St. Patrick\'s Day is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate Irish heritage than with a glass of fine wine and a short story on the Irish heritage vineyard that produced it. Join the Eire Society with Irish wine expert, Alex Murray, to learn about the most popular Irish heritage vineyards of Australia.

March 6

Irish Set Dance with the Broad Street Ceili Band

Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
8:00 p.m. | $10, $5 kids | 401-725-9272 | riverfolk.org

The Broad Street Ceili Band is led by Bob Drouin on fiddle and features Chuck Papini on banjo, Josh Kane on flute, Marianne Kane on bodhran and Kevin O'Brien on piano. The emphasis is on fun... No partners are necessary.

March 6-April 5

Two Men of Florence

Huntington Theatre Company - - B.U. Theatre
Huntington Avenue, Boston
Tues-Thurs: 7:30pm | Fr-Sat: 8pm | Sat-Sun: 2pm
$20-$82.50 | 617 266-0800 | huntingtontheatre.org

by Richard N. Goodwin, Directed by Edward Hall, an American Premiere. "A triumph! A splendid celebration of theatre." - BBC. An epic drama from the celebrated historian and JFK speechwriter about Galileo and Pope Urban VIII and the age-old struggle between reason and faith.

March 8

Celtic Woman - - Isle of Hope Tour - - Win Tix!

Verizon Wireless Arena
555 Elm St, Manchester, New Hampshire
1-800-745-3000 | 7:30 p.m. | $37.70 - $55.00 | LiveNation.com | Purchase tix here

Named the #1 Top World Music Artist by Billboard Magazine, Celtic woman has been winning over audiences worldwide since their March 2005 debut. They've appeared on PBS, Live with Regis and Kelly, Martha Stewart, CBS Early Show, Brian Boitano’s Skating Spectacular and The Bonnie Hunt Show.
Click here to view winning announcement!

March 8

5th annual Irish Tea Party

Irish Cultural Center
College of the Elms Chicopee
413 265-2537 | irish-cairde.org

An afternoon show that features local musicians and dancers, as well as refreshments, raffles and selection of essay contest winners from local children.

March 8

Traditional Irish Session

Hibernian Cultural Centre
19 Temple Street, Worcester
508 792-3700 | 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
fiddlersgreenworcester.com

Authentic Irish Seisiun held the 2nd & 4th Sunday of every month. Area regional musicians come from far & wide to "jam" in the age-old Irish version of a pick-up band.

March 10

Celtic Woman - - Isle of Hope Tour - - Win Tix!

Dunkin' Donuts Center
1 Lasalle Square, Providence, RI
7:30 p.m. | $36.50 - $54.50 | 401 331-2211 or 617 931-2000
LiveNation.com | Purchase tix here.

Celtic Woman's incredible journey to stardom has been like a dream come true for vocalists Chloe, Lisa, Lynne, Alex and Celtic violinist Mairead. Musical Director David Downes has composed stunning new music for the 19- member ensemble.
Click here to view winning announcement!

March 10

Flogging Molly - - Win Tix!

House of Blues Boston
15 Lansdowne Street, Boston
8:00 p.m. doors | 7:00 p.m. show | $24 adv / $26 dos
1-888-693-BLUE | HOB.com | livenation.com

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day season at the new House of Blues featuring Flogging Molly.
Click here to view winning announcement!

March 11

Sam Adams Beer Dinner
Part of Gaelic Gourmet Week Celebrations

The Black Rose Pub & Restaurant (upstairs)
160 State Street, Boston
Cocktails 6:30 pm | Dinner 7:30 pm | $50 pp incl tax & gratuity
617 451-7400 | irishconnection.com

Black Rose Chef Dan O’Donnell is paring the delicious brews of Sam Adams Beer with a four-course meal of cockles and mussels, potato leek soup, Lamb Wellington and Irish Heritage Trifle. It takes place in the newly refurbished dining room with a stone fireplace and great views of Faneuil Hall. Full Schedule here.

March 12

American Ireland Fund: Boston Young Leaders -
St. Patrick's Celebration

The State Room
60 State Street, Boston
6-10 pm | 617 574-0720 $125 | Purchase tix here | irlfunds.org

St. Patrick's Day Celebrations for Boston Young Leaders of the American Ireland Fund. Light buffet with complimentary beer & wine from 6-8 pm. Live and silent auctions. Live bands throughout the evening.

March 13

The Boston Celtics vs. Memphis Grizzlies

TD BankNorth Garden
Boston | 7:30 p.m. | Buy tix

The Irish group, Celtic Thunder, performs The Star-Spangled Banner in honor of St. Patrick's Day when the Boston Celtics match up again the Memphis Grizzlies!

March 13

Celebrity Series of Boston Presents:
Paddy Moloney with Chieftains and Special Guests - - Win Tix!

Symphony Hall Boston
301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston
$37 - $58 | 8:00 p.m.
617 482-6661 | celebrityseries.org | Purchase tickets here

From the moment Paddy Moloney launches into his lively Gaelic introductions, to the stillness after the last lyrical notes of the tin whistle fade away, and all the rollicking reels and seamless step-dances in between, you will know that no matter where you come from, tonight, you’re at home in Ireland.
Click here to view winners!

March 13-14 and 16-17

Seamus Connolly Trio at Tamo

Tamo Lounge at Seaport Hotel Boston
200 Seaport Blvd, Boston
March 13-14: 9 pm - Midnight | March 16-17: 5 pm - 7 pm and 8 pm - Midnight
617 385-4000 | seaportboston.com

Join local residents along with hotel visitors to hear one of the greatest Irish fiddlers in a generation. Master fiddler Seamus Connolly is playing over St. Patrick's Day weekend along with fiddler Laurel Martin and multi-instrumentalist Kevin McElroy. Enjoy Tamo's exciting menu prepared by Chef Rachel Klein. Full schedule here.

March 13-15

Reagle Players Presents: A Little Bit of Ireland - - Win Tix!

Robinson Theatre
617 Lexington Street, Waltham
AD: $35 - $45 | CH (5-18 yrs): $25 | Seniors: $1 off | Students 1/2 price 1 hour before show
March 13: 7:30 p.m. | March 14: 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. | March 15: 2:00 p.m.
781-891-5600 | Groups 781-894-2330 | reagleplayers.com

Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the Reagle Players Chorale fine singing, traditional dances performed by the Harney Academy of Irish Dancing, music by Larry Reynolds and Comhaltas, and Massachusetts Harp Ensemble, humor by Harold "Jerry" Walker as "Hal Roach," and much more.
Click here to view winning announcement!

March 14

Gaelic Gourmet Gala at Aura

Aura Restaurant at Seaport Hotel Boston
200 Seaport Blvd, Boston
Cocktails 6:00 pm | Dinner 7:00 pm | $125, $250, $500
617 385-5662 | seaportboston.com | Full details here

The highlight of Gaelic Gourmet Week, this year’s Gaelic Gourmet Gala features two of Boston’s most notable chefs: Rachel Klein of Aura Restaurant at Seaport Hotel and Barbara Lynch of Barbara Lynch Gruppo. Chef Gerard Reidy of the Delphi Mountain Resort in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland, will join the Boston chefs to create a sumptious four-course meal with proceeds to benefits Fisher House. Celtic Thunder will perform. Full Gala details here.

March 14-17

Dropkick Murphys

House of Blues Boston
15 Lansdowne Street, Boston
7:00 p.m. doors | 6:00 p.m. show | $29.50
1-888-693-BLUE | HOB.com | Ticketmaster.com

Irish-punk rockers, the Dropkick Murphys, always return home to Massachusetts to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Here’s a chance to see one of Boston’s best bands.

March 14

Malinky in Concert

Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
8:00 p.m. | $15.00 advance/$18.00 show day, kids $8 | 401-725-9272 | riverfolk.org

Malinky was nominated for the 2008 Scottish Traditional Music Awards in the category of "Scottish Folk Band of the Year," while Fiona Hunter was also nominated as "Scots Singer of the Year." Come see their Rhode Island debut!

March 14

Annual St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance

Whites of Westport
66 State Road, Westport
secretary@friendlysons.net  | friendlysons.net

New Bedford’s Irish organization, the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick’s, hosts this annual gathering to honor Irish-American leaders and to raise funds for local charitable causes.

March 14

The Matt and Shannon Heaton Band with Kieran Jordan Dancers

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Columbia Point, Boston
10:30 a.m. | $10 | $8 for seniors over 62 | $7 for children 13-17 | Free for children 12 and under
1 866 JFK-1960 | jfklibrary.org

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with lively Irish music and dance. Kieran Jordan Dancers perform jigs, reels, and step dancing accompanied by traditional music and original compositions by the Matt and Shannon Heaton Band. The spirited, inventive dance will entertain and inspire you to join in!

March 14

A Celtic Sojourn with Brian O'Donovan - - Win Tix!

Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Ave, Boston
8:00 pm | $25-$45 | 617 931-2000 | Ticketmaster.com

Join Brian O'Donovan for A St. Patrick's Day Celtic Sojourn, featuring music, dance, conversation, poetry, and history from Ireland and the Irish diaspora. The concert reflects the informal style of Brian's radio program, A Celtic Sojourn (weekly on Saturdays noon-3:00 p.m. on 89.7).
Click here to view winning announcement!

March 14

2nd annual St. Patrick's Day Open House

Irish Cultural Centre of New England
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
Noon - 1:00 a.m. | $3 - $10, under 13 Free
781 821-8291 | irishculture.org

The family friendly festivities include an inside look into Irish Heritage and Culture. Family activities wind down at 6pm followed by a traditional Irish Catholic Mass. For your dancing pleasure, the Andy Healy Band commence at 7pm along with Traditional Irish Music Sessions taking place throughout the building.

March 14

Genealogy Lecture

The New England Historic Genealogical Society
101 Newbury Street, Boston
9:30-12:30 pm | http://tiara.ie/meet.php

Speakers include Marie Daly and Mary Ellen Grogan.
Presented by The Irish Ancestral Research Association (TIARA).

March 14

Irish Genealogy Day: Lawrence Public Library

Lawrence Public Library
Sargent Auditorium, 51 Lawrence Street, Lawrence
11:30 am | http://tiara.ie/meet.php

Special Guest includes Janice Duffy of TIARA Irish Geneology Society who will discuss the Five Steps for Beginners. Activities include lectures on how to begin a genealogy project, resources and assistance. Sponsored by the AOH, LAOH, the Irish Foundation and the Friends of the Lawrence Public Library.
See Irish Heritage month.

March 15

South Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast
Part of Gaelic Gourmet Week Celebrations

Boston Convention & Exhibition Hall
415 Summer Street Boston, MA 02210
617 269-HART | jackhart.org

State Senator Jack Hart of South Boston hosts this enjoyable breakfast roast of local politicians, all in good fun, to kick off Irish celebrations throughout the city. Last year, Senator Joe Biden, now Vice President, was the guest of honor. Full schedule here.

March 15

Pendragon Celebrates St. Patrick's Day

Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
7:00 p.m. | $15.00 advance/$18.00 show day, kids $8 | 401-725-9272 | riverfolk.org

New England has long had a rich tradition of Celtic-inspired music. Having celebrated their 25th anniversary in September with the release of a new CD, "Still Standing," Pendragon has embraced that tradition and created a timeless sound of its own.

March 15

A Celtic Sojourn with Brian O'Donovan - - Win Tix!

Hanover Theatre
2 Southbridge Street, Worcester
5:00 pm | $20-$48 | 1-877-571-7469 | thehanovertheatre.org | Buy Tix

Join Brian O'Donovan for A St. Patrick's Day Celtic Sojourn, featuring music, dance, conversation, poetry, and history from Ireland and the Irish diaspora. The concert is lively and diverse, and reflects the informal style of Brian's radio program, A Celtic Sojourn (weekly on Saturdays noon-3:00 p.m. on 89.7).
Click here to view winning announcement!

March 17

Irish Chef's Dinner (Private Event)
Part of Gaelic Gourmet Week Celebrations

Jury's Boston Hotel
350 Stuart Street, Back Bay, Boston
617 532-3827 | www.jurysboston.com

Chef James Tiernery of the Stanhope Grille at Jurys Boston Hotel is joined by Chef Kevin Cleary of the Westbury Hotel, Dublin, for a private event on St. Patrick’s Day.  The Westbury hotel and Jurys Boston Hotel, soon to be renamed The Back Bay Hotel are both members of the Doyle Collection. Full Schedule here.

March 17

Bell X1 - - Win Tix!

Paradise Rock Club
967 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
8:00 p.m. show | 7:00 p.m. doors | $15, 4-pack of tickets on livenation.com for $45.00
1-877-598-8689 | livenation.com

An Irish rock band hailing from North Country Kildare has been featured in the television programs The O.C. and Grey’s Anatomy. With four critically-acclaimed albums under their belt, their fanbase outside of Ireland is expanding quickly.
Click here to view winning announcement!

March 17

Songs for Ceilidh

Hibernian Cultural Centre
19 Temple Street, Worcester
508 792-3700 | fiddlersgreenworcester.com

Songs for Ceilidh combines Irish, Scottish and Canadian Maritime Celtic influences with American heartland roots and acoustic pop/rock.

March 17

Peddler's Daughter St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Haverhill: 978-372-9555 | Nashua 603-821-7535
thepeddlersdaughter.com

The Peddler's Daughter will feature live Irish music on St. Patrick's Day with music directly from Ireland.
Check back for full details.

March 17

272nd annual Charitable Irish Society Dinner

Union Club
8 Park Street, Boston
$135 | charitable@celticweb.com | charitableirishsociety.org

This year’s guest of honor is Dick Flavin, author, humorist and playwright joins the nation’s oldest Irish fraternal organization for an evening of friendship and good will.

March 18

Day of Irish Culture

Massachusetts State House
Beacon Hill
781 821-8291 | irishculture.org

Irish organizations from around the Commonwealth come to the State House to network and share their activities and projects with the general public.

March 19

The Dish - - Channel 7
Part of Gaelic Gourmet Week Celebrations

Don't miss this episode of The Dish as visiting Irish Chef Gerard Reidy of the Delphi Mountain Resort in Connemary, County Galway, demonstrates how to prepare the perfect Irish dish to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Chef Reidy is visiting Boston and cooking at several events including the Gaelic Gourmet Gala at the Seaport Hotel.
See full schedule of Gaelic Gourmet Week here.

March 20 and 21

The Pogues - - Win Tix!

House of Blues Boston
15 Lansdowne Street, Boston
8:00 p.m. doors | 7:00 p.m. show | $51
1-888-693-BLUE | HOB.com | livenation.com

The London-based godfathers of Irish punk rock return for another memorable appearance this time at the new House of blues. We're giving away two pairs of tickets to the show on March 20th.
Click here to view winning announcement!

March 20-22

Movin' Out

Colonial Theatre
106 Boylston Street, Boston
broadwayacrossamerica.com

Five-time Grammy winner Billy Joel and legendary director and choreographer Twyla Tharp have joined forces to create the spectacular new musical Time Magazine declares "The #1 show of the year!"

March 21

3rd annual Irish Festival

St. Catherine of Siena
Parish Hall, Charlestown
617 784-4519

Local residents come together to learn about Irish culture in Charlestown and Ireland.
Proceeds benefit Charlestown MissionSAFE.

March 22

Battlefield Band in Concert

Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
7:00 p.m. | $20.00 advance/$22 show day, kids $10 | 401-725-9272 | riverfolk.org

Inspired by their rich heritage of Celtic music, Battlefield Band performs a music of rare passion and joy under the banner "Forward With Scotland's Past."

March 23

Celtic Thunder - - Win Tix!

Lowell Memorial Auditorium
50 East Merrimack Street, Lowell
7:30 p.m. | $37.50 - $57.50 | 978 454-2299 | Ticketmaster.com

Celtic Thunder made its U.S. TV debut on PBS in March 2008 and became the #1 music program. Their self-titled CD debuted at #1 on the Billboard World Music chart in March 2008, and went on to dominatet until the second Celtic Thunder release, Act II, in September. After 44 weeks in the top 5 ranks on Billboard, it was named World Music album for 2008. They're back on tour and not to be missed!
Click here to view winning announcement!

March 24

Nightingale

Connolly House
Boston College, Chestnut Hill
617 552-0490 | bc.edu/gaelicroots

Inspired by the music of Ireland, France, Scandinavia, Newfoundland, and Quebec, Nightingale offers innovative explorations of traditional instrumental music and song.

March 27

A Town Hall Meeting with Governor Deval Patrick

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Columbia Point, Boston
7:00 - 8:00 pm | 1 866 JFK-1960 | jfklibrary.org | Reservations

Governor Deval Patrick will discuss current issues facing Massachusetts citizens in a Town Hall Meeting format moderated by NECN Anchor R.D. Sahl. Doors open at 6 pm.  Audience must be seated by 6:30 pm.  Seating is limited. To make a reservation, click here.

March 31-April 11

A Bronx Tale

Colonial Theatre
106 Boylston Street, Boston
broadwayacrossamerica.com

After starring in a feature film adaptation alongside Robert DeNiro, Palminteri brings his original one-man play to Boston with direction by fourtime Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks.