"At least a third of the work that's been bought is used indoors, but I always design it for outdoors," said Karin Stanley, whose Celtic Reflections series was exhibited at the Cairncroft Sculpture Garden in Dover, Massaschusetts June through October. Stanley employs stone, steel and other materials in pieces ranging from one to six feet tall. She finds stones with distinct … [Read more...] about Celtic Reflections
December January 2006 Issue
Celtic Calendar
For a unique Christmas gift that you will want to keep yourself, consider giving a Celtic Calendar, which runs from Samhain (November 1st) until Nos Calan Gaef or the Celtic New Year's Eve (October 31st). The Celtic League American Branch has been producing this beautiful calendar for 26 years. Each month features beautiful drawings, a Celtic proverb and some important history … [Read more...] about Celtic Calendar
An Irish Christmas in America
The spirit of an Irish Christmas will tour America in December. With music, narration and dance, Ireland's award-winning traditional band Téada and special guests will highlight some of Ireland's more surprising festive traditions, including that of the Wren Boys tradition of strolling from house to house on St. Stephen's Day. The performance, organized by Téada's Oisín Mac … [Read more...] about An Irish Christmas in America
In Memory of Wellington Mara
On October 23, the New York Giants won its fourth game of the season, a 24-23 nail-biter over the Denver Broncos. After the game, head coach Tom Coughlin had his team in a circle, hands up high in victory and led a chant. "Duke! Duke! Duke! Duke!" "Duke" is the affectionate nickname given to longtime owner Wellington Mara, who had been the face behind the Giants organization … [Read more...] about In Memory of Wellington Mara
When Our Plane Hit the Mountain
"The first great adventure of my life," French Girl Guide Janine Alexandre recorded on 12 August, 1946, in her little notebook as she sat in an old war plane rattling its way over the decimated French countryside toward Ireland. The 16-year-old hadn't a clue just how great an adventure it would turn out to be. Sitting with Janine were 20 other girl guides, ranging in age from … [Read more...] about When Our Plane Hit the Mountain