SAVANNAH

The City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs hosts the 12th annual Tara Feis Festival, featuring authentic Irish music, dance, children's entertainment, food and more.

Tara Feis will be held on March 15th in Emmet Park, between Bay Street and Factor's Walk, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. All activities are free and open to the public.

Headlining the festival this year is a group of youth from Nova Scotia, "The Cottars." The Cottars are Cape Breton's youngest Celtic band, following in the footsteps of brilliant Island musicians such as Natalie MacMaster, The Rankins, The Barra MacNeils, and Ashley MacIsaac. The folk traditions of this tiny musical Mecca are ancient, unique, and respected in Gaelic music circles the world over. The youthful band members take their lineage seriously, all the while putting their own special stamp on traditional arrangements.

Emceeing the event once again - and also performing, is Savannah's own Harry O'Donoghue. Other performers include Sean Driscoll, Kristina Beaty, the Glor'na-Erin School of Traditional Irish Dance, the Savannah Irish Dancers, the Irish Marionette Circus of Conrad Hartz and Danny Filson. Free traditional Irish crafts for the kids and free amusement rides round out the day. Food will be available for purchase, provided by Barnes Restaurant.

For more information, please call the Department of Cultural Affairs at (912) 651-6417.


March 15
Tara Feis Irish Festival

The city of Savannah's Tara Feis Irish Festival will feature the group "The Cottars." 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Emmet Park. Authentic Irish entertainment for all ages, music, dance, food and more. Free and open to the public. (912) 651-6417 or visit www.ci.savannah.ga.us.


March 14-17
City Market St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Live music, food and fun in a celebration of all things Irish. Free and open to the public. (912) 525-2489 or www.savannahcitymarket.com.


March 15-17
St. Patrick's Day on the River

Historic River Street celebrates an Irish tradition with family fun, food and entertainment on three stages. Savannah Waterfront Association, on River Street (912) 234-0295 or www.savriverstreet.com.


March 17
St. Patrick's Day Parade

Festivities will begin 10:15 a.m. on Abercorn and Gwinnett streets; parade ends at Bull and Harris streets. Call (912) 233-4804.