Monday evening was part two of Mama Kelly’s 40th birthday celebration – the Celtic Woman Isle of Hope concert. The music and performance were breathtaking, joyful to the spirit, and a delight for all the senses. It was truly an awesome experience from start to finish. They are on tour for June and July and if you get the chance I definitely recommend seeing them live.
I’ll just give you a brief overview of the evening and let Mama Kelly fill you in on more details.
Teacherman and I rented a suite and ordered catering for the event. It was a combination 40th birthday for Mama Kelly (June 10th), 70th birthday for my mom (July 13th), and celebrating Mama Kelly’s daughter, Miss Artistic’s graduation from 8th grade (that very day June 22nd).
It was the first time for everyone attending to be in a suite for any event – so the joke of the evening was we were all “suite virgins.”
The food was good and plentiful. I even shared some with the folks in the suite next to us. Everyone got to take some leftovers home (I had ziplock bags in my purse) and the rest of the food the arena staff quickly and efficiently boxed up for us to bring home.
The catering package I ordered included a cheesecake, which was perfect for mom’s birthday since it is her favorite. I picked up a small strawberry shortcake and small brown derby chocolate cake for Mama Kelly’s birthday and her daughter’s graduation. I also included cards for our guests of honor (with a bonus $20 for the gradate), a few simple decorations – some 40th and 70th candles and a congratulations graduate center piece to highlight the occasions.
We clapped and danced in our seats through the concert. An unexpected bonus for hubby and I was one of the songs they performed was our “wedding” song – Have I Told You Lately That I Love You. The awesome music, good food, and gathering of great friends and family combined to create one of those magical moments in time that will be remembered with a smile and cherished for years to come.
I highly recommend taking a listen to the music by Celtic Woman. You may also be able to catch them on tv. They appear on the PBS channel. I’m looking forward to their new live show for PBS Television and DVD at Powerscourt House and Gardens. It is scheduled for filming in County Wicklow, Ireland on Wednesday July 29th and Thursday July 30th 2009.
I have one Celtic Woman cd (The Greatest Journey: Essential Collection
If you want to know more about them or are already a fan, this dvd is fantastic. It includes music and a behind-the-scenes documentary about the women and some lovely scenes of Ireland – Celtic Woman – The Greatest Journey: Essential Collection (DVD)
Wishing everyone bright blessings, Lady Rose
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