In the olden days in Ireland, the shanachie, or storyteller, was a revered and honored figure.
It was he who would entertain and inform his audience into the wee hours, spinning tales both true and some not so true. Nevertheless, he played a very important role in passing down Irish traditions and tales.
So, it is with great pleasure that The Irish Heritage Society presents its winter program, featuring Starved Rock resident storyteller Bill Myers. He has been spinning tales and yarns both tall and not so tall for decades all around us, and now it is our turn to be entertained by him this coming Sunday, February 22nd, at 2:00 P.M., at Normal’s Community Activity Center, the Heartland Theater Building, at 1110 Douglas Street. Some of you may remember this as the old Illinois Soldiers and Sailors Home. From Ft. Jesse Road, turn north on Beech Street to Lincoln, then turn right to Douglas and you’ll be there.
There will be Irish folk tales, fairy tales, poetry and sing-alongs, guaranteed to brighten a cold winter’s day!
Admission is $5.00 for Irish Heritage Society members and children, and $10.00 to everyone else. Of course, when you come out, you can always join our Society for as little as $20.00 per year per couple, and then get in for $5.00!
This is the perfect warm up, in more ways than one, for our next big event, the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade on Saturday, March 14th, at 1:00 P.M., in Uptown Normal. You can register to march in the parade at wjbc.com.
See you Sunday!
This is Michael J. Whelan (O’Faolain in the Gaelic) for the WJBC Forum.
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Michael J. Whelan has been a licensed practicing attorney for over 33 years. He also serves as an arbitrator in the 11th Judicial Circuit Mandatory Arbitration program. In addition, he is presently the president of the board of directors of his homeowners association, and is also a member of the board of directors of The Old House Society. He and his wife of thirty-one plus years, Cheryl Whelan, live in Bloomington. He and Cheryl enjoy exercising, reading, and being close to family and friends.
