SCOTTISH `CEILIDH' WILL BE SATURDAY
By Jeff Vice, Staff Writer
Published: Friday, March 10, 1995 12:00 a.m. MST
Scottish clans will again gather to feast and enjoy their heritage as part of the 10th annual Spring Ceilidh on Saturday, March 11.
The Ceilidh, which was formerly known as the Robert Burns Dinner, has fallen under the auspices of the Payson Scottish Days Festival Committee and is quickly becoming one of the biggest little ethnic celebrations in the state."People really like the little things we have done that make it authentic," said festival and Ceilidh president Helen Scott, who noted that the event helps pay for the summer Scottish Days Festival.
The Spring Ceilidh (pronounced kay-LEE) will begin at 6 p.m., with the Payson Pipe Band welcoming visitors to the city and leading a procession to the Payson Civic Center, 439 W. Utah Ave.
The dinner/-program will begin at 7 p.m. with the presentation of dignitaries, including Rep. Bill Orton, D-Utah; Payson Mayor Russell Hillman and members of the Payson City Council; Jeffrey McCloud, president of the St. Andrew Society; and Larry McDonald, president of the Utah Scottish Association.
The dinner served at the Ceilidh includes a less traditional haggis than the Scottish variety, which was heart, liver and lungs mixed with suet and seasonings and boiled in a lamb's stomach. The haggis served at the Ceilidh is more American, featuring ground beef and heart and liver. The meal will also feature shepherd's pie, a vegetable, salad, rolls and trifle.
An entertainment program, featuring the Payson Pipe Band, the Salt Lake Highland Dancers and the Peteetneet Academy Highland Dancers, will begin after the dinner is served. Also, the dancing groups will demonstrate dancing styles and lead patrons in dancing after the program.
Patrons, who are encouraged to wear traditional Scottish attire, can still make reservations for the Ceilidh and dinner, which costs $7.50 per person, by calling 465-3714.
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Schedule of Saturday's events
All events will be held Saturday at the Payson Civic Center, 439 W. Utah Ave., unless specified:
- Welcoming of guests: McDonald's parking lot, 789 N. Main, between 6 and 6:45 p.m. The Payson Pipe Band will greet guests and lead a procession to the Ceilidh.
- Presentation of the chieftain staff: 7 p.m. Rep. Bill Orton will pass the staff to David Barclay, who will take over as chieftain of the Ceilidh and the Scottish Festival in the summer. Barclay will also sample the haggis and pronounce it fit to eat.
- Dinner: Approximately 7:30 p.m. Includes haggis, shepherd's pie, vegetable, salad, rolls and trifle. Cost: $7.50. Advance reservations required, 465-3714.
- Scottish program: Approximately 8 p.m. Includes the Payson Pipe Band, Salt Lake Highland Dancers and the Peteetneet Academy Highland Dancers.
- Group social dancing: Approximately 9 p.m.
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By Jeff Vice, Staff Writer
Published: Friday, March 10, 1995 12:00 a.m. MST
Scottish clans will again gather to feast and enjoy their heritage as part of the 10th annual Spring Ceilidh on Saturday, March 11.
The Ceilidh, which was formerly known as the Robert Burns Dinner, has fallen under the auspices of the Payson Scottish Days Festival Committee and is quickly becoming one of the biggest little ethnic celebrations in the state."People really like the little things we have done that make it authentic," said festival and Ceilidh president Helen Scott, who noted that the event helps pay for the summer Scottish Days Festival.
The Spring Ceilidh (pronounced kay-LEE) will begin at 6 p.m., with the Payson Pipe Band welcoming visitors to the city and leading a procession to the Payson Civic Center, 439 W. Utah Ave.
The dinner/-program will begin at 7 p.m. with the presentation of dignitaries, including Rep. Bill Orton, D-Utah; Payson Mayor Russell Hillman and members of the Payson City Council; Jeffrey McCloud, president of the St. Andrew Society; and Larry McDonald, president of the Utah Scottish Association.
The dinner served at the Ceilidh includes a less traditional haggis than the Scottish variety, which was heart, liver and lungs mixed with suet and seasonings and boiled in a lamb's stomach. The haggis served at the Ceilidh is more American, featuring ground beef and heart and liver. The meal will also feature shepherd's pie, a vegetable, salad, rolls and trifle.
An entertainment program, featuring the Payson Pipe Band, the Salt Lake Highland Dancers and the Peteetneet Academy Highland Dancers, will begin after the dinner is served. Also, the dancing groups will demonstrate dancing styles and lead patrons in dancing after the program.
Patrons, who are encouraged to wear traditional Scottish attire, can still make reservations for the Ceilidh and dinner, which costs $7.50 per person, by calling 465-3714.
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Additional Information
Schedule of Saturday's events
All events will be held Saturday at the Payson Civic Center, 439 W. Utah Ave., unless specified:
- Welcoming of guests: McDonald's parking lot, 789 N. Main, between 6 and 6:45 p.m. The Payson Pipe Band will greet guests and lead a procession to the Ceilidh.
- Presentation of the chieftain staff: 7 p.m. Rep. Bill Orton will pass the staff to David Barclay, who will take over as chieftain of the Ceilidh and the Scottish Festival in the summer. Barclay will also sample the haggis and pronounce it fit to eat.
- Dinner: Approximately 7:30 p.m. Includes haggis, shepherd's pie, vegetable, salad, rolls and trifle. Cost: $7.50. Advance reservations required, 465-3714.
- Scottish program: Approximately 8 p.m. Includes the Payson Pipe Band, Salt Lake Highland Dancers and the Peteetneet Academy Highland Dancers.
- Group social dancing: Approximately 9 p.m.
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