Experience the beauty, charm and sounds of Nova Scotia — in Chicago! FlyNovaScotia.com is proud to be presenting sponsor of this year's Celtic Fest Chicago 2010. Join us for the best in Nova Scotian talent and culture May 8 & 9.

FlyNovaScotia.com Celtic Fest 2010

May 8-9, 2010

Have you ever wondered what a Ceilidh is, or even how to say it? Come find out with the province of Nova Scotia at Millennium Park on May 8th and 9th. Get ready to tap your toes and see where the where the music goes. Be greeted by Nova Scotia's Halifax 78th Highlanders, meet the people from Nova Scotia and enjoy an energetic and fun production of our music, dance and culture!

Halifax, Nova Scotia, one of Canada's true gems and the gateway to North America, is a region that blends raw natural beauty with Old World culture and history. This year, FlyNovaScotia.com is the presenting sponsor of Celtic Fest Chicago in Millennium Park, and is offering a full weekend of festivities where visitors can experience the beauty, charm, and sounds of Nova Scotia in Chicago for free. You can check out the talented crew of Nova Scotian musicians on both the Jay Pritzker Pavilion Main Stage and the FlyNovaScotia.com Gathering Tent stage!

Coming to Chicago is a natural fit for FlyNovaScotia.com. Nova Scotia and Chicago both share a long and proud Celtic history. The festival provides an opportunity for Nova Scotia's musical talent to perform to an audience that has a deep appreciation for Celtic music. Among the highlights of Celtic Fest weekend will be appearances by the world-renowned Halifax 78th Highlanders and the debut performances of Coastal Rhythms: The Music and Spirit of Nova Scotia.

Come out and meet the people from FlyNovaScotia.com!

FlyNovaScotia.com Jay Pritzker Pavilion Stage Performance Schedule

Free admission to all performances.
Saturday, May 8, 2010

1:00-1:45 pm

Coastal Rhythms: The Music and Spirit of Nova Scotia - Act 1

Sunday, May 9, 2010

2:00-2:45 pm

Coastal Rhythms: The Music and Spirit of Nova Scotia - Act 2

FlyNovaScotia.com Gathering Tent Performance Schedule

Free admission to all performances.
Saturday, May 8, 2010

11:00-12:00 pm

Glissando

12:00-1:00 pm

Aislinn Gagliardi & Megan Anzelc

1:00-2:00 pm

The Celtic Harp: Myth, Magic and Folklore

2:00-3:00 pm

Carl & Mona Johnson

3:00-4:00 pm

Shari Sarazin

4:00-5:00 pm

Trio An Blas

5:00-6:00 pm

Sue Richards

6:00-6:45 pm

Coastal Rhythms: The Music and Spirit of Nova Scotia - Act 1

7:00-7:45 pm

Coastal Rhythms: The Music and Spirit of Nova Scotia - Act 2

Sunday, May 9, 2010

11:00 am-12:00 pm

The Chicago Irish Pipers Club

12:00-1:00 pm

Patrick Cannady

1:00-2:00 pm

Jeff Lindblade

2:00-3:00 pm

Pat Broaders

3:00-4:00 pm

Sean Ryan

4:00-5:00 pm

Brendan McKinney with Pat Broaders

5:00-6:00 pm

Kevin Henry

6:00-6:45 pm

Coastal Rhythms: The Music and Spirit of Nova Scotia - Act 1

7:00-7:45 pm

Coastal Rhythms: The Music and Spirit of Nova Scotia - Act 2

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