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THE ANNUAL SPRING CELTIC FESTIVAL:
Featuring Charlie Zahm & Friends
Saturday, March 13, 2027
Doors: 6:30 PM | Show: 7:00 PM | Recommended for Ages 8+
$24 Adults | $22 Seniors/Military | $20 Students | $16 Children (under 12) | $16 Groups (10+)
For 35 years, the Celtic Festival has been one of the most beloved traditions at the Milburn Stone Theatre — a celebration that stretches all the way back to the theatre's opening year in 1992. This spring, it returns once again to bring the warmth, spirit, and soul of the Emerald Isle to Cecil County.
Join us for an enchanting evening with Celtic baritone Charlie Zahm and a wonderful cast of friends: the graceful dancers of the McAleer-Paulson School of Irish Dance, the shimmering harps of The Brandywine Celtic Harps under Janet Witman's direction, and the bold, stirring pipes of bagpiper Duncan S. Moore. Whether it's a haunting ballad or a foot-stomping reel, this night promises something magical for the whole family.
The Milburn Stone Theatre is proudly supported by the Cecil County Arts Council and the Maryland State Arts Council.
THE 2027 CELTIC FESTIVAL: FEATURED ACTS
FEATURED HEADLINER: CHARLIE ZAHM
Charlie Zahm is one of the most popular soloists at Celtic music festivals, Maritime, and American Traditional music events anywhere east of the Mississippi. With a baritone voice some have described as "coming along once in a generation," Charlie has become one of the most successful performers on the Celtic festival circuit, weaving magical moments of Scottish and Irish history for the listener and viewer, with passion for the performance and a chosen repertoire pleasing to all members of the family. A master of the guitar as well, Charlie brings an authentic love and respect for the music he sings-and with dashes of humor and a light in his eyes, he will draw you into the stories of his songs!
For more information on Charlie Zahm, visit http://charliezahm.com
FEATURED ACT: THE BRANDYWINE CELTIC HARPS
The Brandywine Celtic Harps is our nation's premier harp orchestra.
The ensemble was organized in 2000 by Janet Witman, a nationally recognized harpist, teacher and arranger. The harp orchestra consists of 12 harpers of diverse ages with seasoned harp skills and extensive musical backgrounds from the Brandywine Valley of Southeastern PA, DE and MD.
For more information about the Brandywine Celtic Harps please visit: https://brandywineharps.com
FEATURED ACT: THE MCALEER-PAULSON SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE
For over 50 years the McAleer School of Irish Dance has served the tri-state area, providing Irish dance instruction for people of all ages and levels of advancement. The McAleer tradition of Irish dance began 50 years ago when Alice McAleer, Veronica’s aunt, began the first McAleer School of Irish Dance in Ireland. When Veronica emigrated from Belfast in 1967, she started her own school in Delaware. Veronica has coached generations of children and adults and enriched our community through passing on her live and knowledge of Irish dance and culture.
For more information please visit: http://mcaleeririshdance.weebly.com/about-our-school.html
FEATURED ACT: BAGPIPER DUNCAN S. MOORE
With two decades of experience, Duncan S. Moore has performed at numerous venues in the United States, including the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Strathmore Music Center, Folger Shakespeare Library, the National Cathedral and the steps of the U.S. Capitol. His travels have taken me abroad to Maxville, Ontario for the North American Pipe Band Championships as well as the World Pipe Band Championships overseas in Glasgow, Scotland
For more information please visit: https://www.duncansmoore.net/
Are you a traditional Irish Folk, American Irish or Celtic performer looking to be featured in the 2027 Celtic Festival? Email your demo/EPK to MST Artistic Director, Andrew John Mitchell at amitchell@cecil.edu for information about inclusion/booking.