Spectacle Management Presents TOMÁSEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS, 12/7

Spectacle Management is proud to present Tomáseen Foley's "A Celtic Christmas," on Sunday, December 7 at 2pm at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium. Spend an evening with native Irish storyteller Tomáseen Foley and some of the most gifted Celtic musicians and dancers performing today as they share songs, stories and dance from Ireland's rich cultural heritage. Tickets are $69-$35 and go on sale Friday, September 12 at 10am by calling 866-722-8881 or at www.lowellauditorium.com.

"Tomáseen Foley is a master of the Irish narrative and a keeper of the flame for a priceless piece of Irish culture." - Tom Horan, Rego Irish Records

Now in its 18th season, Tomáseen Foley's "A Celtic Christmas" recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas. In a remote farmhouse in the parish of Teampall an Ghleanntáin in the west of Ireland, neighboring families gather around the fire to grace the wintry night with the haunting melodies of traditional Irish Christmas carols, to knock sparks off the flagstone floor with traditional dances, and to fill the night with the laughter of their stories.

"A Celtic Christmas" features Tomáseen Foley (Storyteller/Director), Grammy-award winner William Coulter (Musical Director/guitar/whistle), Marianne Knight (song, dance, flute, accordion & bodhrán), Brian Bigley (uillean pipes, whistle, flute, Irish dance), Marcus Donnelly (Irish dance) and Edwin Huizinga (violin).

TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are $69-$35 and go on sale Friday, September 12 at 10 by calling 866-722-8881 or at www.lowellauditorium.com.

CAST

Tomáseen Foley (Storyteller/Director) was born on a small farm in the remote parish of Teampall an Ghleanntáin in the West of Ireland. Each year from Thanksgiving until Christmas, Tomáseen Foley's "A Celtic Christmas" plays to critical acclaim and packed concert halls around the US. Tomáseen Foley's "Irish Times" tours throughout the remainder of the year. The Oregon Cabaret has developed a hit musical from his story Parcel From America. He has released two CDs: Parcel From America, and a live recording, The Priest and the Acrobat. www.tomaseenfoley.com.

William Coulter (Musical Director, guitar, whistle) is an internationally acclaimed master of the steel-string guitar. In 2005, he won a Grammy for a track he contributed to a solo guitar compilation of Henry Mancini tunes, called Pink Guitar. He has been performing and recording traditional Celtic and American folk music for 25 years. The most recent of his seven CDs on the Gourd Music label is the acclaimed solo album, The Road Home. www.williamcoulter.com.

Marianne Knight (Song, Dance, Flute, Accordion & Bodhrán) comes from the rich traditional-music environment of Co. Mayo, in the west of Ireland. Hotpress Magazine says, "Her clear, bright voice and crisp ornamentation make her one of the most exciting vocalists to come along in years." In addition to her singing, she is a musician of renown on several instruments - the button accordion, wooden flute, whistles and bodhrán. As an Irish dancer, she has won the American Nationals and Scottish Nationals, and competed with distinction in the British, Canadian, All-Ireland and World championships.

Brian Bigley (uilleann pipes, whistle, flute, Irish dance) From the age of eight, Brian Bigley studied the traditional, rarely-heard, uilleann pipes with Achill Island (Co. Mayo) piper Michael Kilbane -- with whom he also studied flute, whistle and low whistle. Brian has toured extensively throughout North America, Europe and the UK, has been guest artist with the Contemporary Youth Orchestra of Cleveland, and competed with distinction in the World Championships in Glasgow in 2002 and in Killarney in 2003.www.brianbigleymusic.com.

Marcus Donnelly (Irish dance) From Ireland to Luxembourg, from Moscow to Paris, France and Paris, Texas, Marcus's leading performances (Ragús, Rhythm of the Dance, Celtic Legends, and most recently in the U.S. with Celtic Crossroads) have created one of the most exhilarating, truly creative Irish dancers performing today. Marcus competed with distinction in the All-Ireland and World Dance Championships before becoming a professional dancer at the age of sixteen. When he is not touring, he works with his own dance company, Furious Feet, in Galway, Ireland.

Edwin Huizinga (Violin) is one of the most exciting and dynamic young violinists in classical/baroque music: we're delighted that he's going to bring his unique style to this year's A Celtic Christmas. He started playing the violin at the age of five and studied at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto as well as Oberlin College in Ohio, and earned his Master's degree at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. He has toured North America and Europe with his band, The Wooden Sky.www.edwinhuizinga.com.

LOWELL MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM
The historic Lowell Memorial Auditorium, with seating for 2,800, plays host to numerous concerts, comedians, theatre, and local events each year. The auditorium is located at 50 East Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA. For more information, please visitwww.lowellauditorium.com.

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