February 2012

Sarasota, FL
February TBA - February get-together of the Gulf Coast St David's Welsh Society. Info: www.sarasotawelsh.com

Chicago, IL
February 10-12 - 52nd Annual University of Chicago Folk Festival. Evening concerts, daytime workshops. Featuring blues, bluegrass, old time, cajun and celtic musicians. Info: UofCFolk.org

Edmonton, Alberta
February 11 - Celtic Harp and Vocal Competition for Children and Youth sponsored by the St. David's Welsh Society of Edmonton. Competitions to be held at Alberta College Conservatory of Music. Celebration concert at 7:00 pm at Muttart Hall. Info: www.edmontonwelsh.ca

New York, NY
February 12 - Monthly service of Eglwys Y Cymry / The Welsh Congregation, 3:00 pm, Rutgers Presbyterian Church, West 73rd St. (west of Broadway). Dr. Philip Newell will give the sermon and David Enlow will direct the music. Followed by a Te bach. Info: www.nycwelsh.org

Pittsburgh, PA
February 25 - Pub Crawl of the St. David's Society of Pittsburgh. Info: stdavidssociety.homestead.com

Columbus, OH
February 25 - Welsh Society of Central Ohio Annual St. David's Day Banquet. Luncheon, two seminars, annual meeting at Worthington Hills Country Club. Reservations required. Info: 614-470-4999, info@welshsocietyofcentralohio.org, or www.welshsocietyofcentralohio.org

Edmonton, Alberta
February 25 - St. David's Day Banquet of the St. David's Welsh Society of Edmonton, 6:30 pm, Faculty Club, University of Alberta, 11435 Saskatchewan Dr. Info: www.edmontonwelsh.ca

Pittsburgh, PA
February 25 - Daffodil Luncheon of the St. David's Society of Pittsburgh, 12 noon, The Club at Nevillewood. Featuring Lucy Scandrett, harpist; Sing-a-long with Jack Owen; Welsh recitation by Ian Samways. Tickets: $30. Info and reservation form: stdavidssociety.homestead.com

Pittsburgh, PA
February 25 - Hash House Harriers St. David's Day Run. Info: 724-449-3359

Toronto, ONT
February 25 - A Celebration of Song for St. David's Day, a concert presented by the Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir with the Young Singers; William Woloschuk, artistic director; AnnaLynn Murphy, artistic director; Tina Fay and Lois Craig, accompanists. 7:30 pm, Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. Tickets: $25 from www.ticketweb.ca

Victoria, BC
February 25 - St. David's Day Celebration of the Victoria Welsh Society, Gorge Vale Golf Club. Info: info@victoriawelshsociety.org or www.victoriawelshsociety.org/

Wilkes-Barre, PA
February 26 - St David's Society of Luzerne County Annual Banquet, 4:30 pm, Genetti's, 77 E Market St. Entertainment by Choral Arts of Luzerne County; Dr John Curtis, director. Tickets: $25 per person. Order by mail: Bob Anthony, 56 S. Sherman St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 28702; 570-822-6771.

Montreal, Que
February 27 - St. David's Day Ball of the Montreal St. David's Welsh Society, Delta Hotel, 475 du President Kennedy. Featuring Côr Meibion Cymraeg Montreal Welsh Male Choir, a 3-course Welsh meal with wine, and the Johnny Maloney Dance Band. Cocktails 6:30 pm; dinner 7:30 pm. Info: http://www.stdavidsociety.montreal.qc.ca

Utica, NY
February 29 - International Festival, noon to 2:00 pm, MVCC, Information Technology Building, Utica Campus. Welsh booth will be manned by the St. David's Society of Utica, NY.

March 2012

Columbus, OH
March 1 - Welsh Society of Central Ohio Welsh flag-raising, 11:45 am, Ohio Statehouse, Broad & High streets, downtown Columbus. Info: 614-470-4999, info@welshsocietyofcentralohio.org, or www.welshsocietyofcentralohio.org

Minneapolis, MN
March 1 - Morning chapel service with Welsh hymns for St. David's Day, 11:30 am, Hoversten Chapel in Foss Center, Augsburg College, 22nd and Riverside Ave. Mary Mergenthal will direct the signing with organ accompaniment by Peter Hendickson. Info: www.MinnesotaWelsh.org

Sarasota, FL
March 1 - St David's Day Gala Banquet of the Gulf Coast St David's Welsh Society, Heritage Oaks Country Club, 4800 Chase Oaks Drive. Cocktail Hour 6:00 pm; Dinner at 7:00 pm. Entertainment by the Madrigal Singers from Riverview High School. Donation: $35 for members and $39 for guests. Info: www.sarasotawelsh.com or sarasotawelsh@yahoo.com; Sandra: 941-951-6407; David: 813-967-1886; Amy: 941-349-6069; or Muriel: 941-925-8481.

Utica, NY
March 1 - St. David's Day Flag Raising Ceremony. Utica, NY, Mayor Robert Palmieri will raise the Welsh flag at Utica City Hall at 11:00 am.

Cincinnati, OH
March 2 - Annual St. David's Day Dinner. Social hour, 5:00 pm; dinner, 6:00 pm, location yet to be decided. Info: www.cincinnatiwelsh.org

Minneapolis, MN
March 2 - Author Trilby Busch will present her historical novel, "Darkness Visible: A Novel of the 1892 Homestead Strike," 7:00 pm, Ramada Plaza Hotel, 1330 Industrial Blvd. Info: www.MinnesotaWelsh.org

Chicago area, IL
March 3 - The Cambrian Benevolent Society of Chicago's annual St. David's Day event, Carleton Hotel, 1110 Pleasant St. in Oak Park, IL. Come around noon to socialize and chat with old friends. A three-course lunch (rib-eye steak or broiled salmon) will be served at 1:00 pm. Our favorite Welsh Dancers, the Ddraig Goch Dance Group, will perform for us, and all will have the chance to participate. Info: Barbara Jones, barbarajones7717@sbcglobal.net or 773-275-9789.

Dickson City, PA
March 3 - St David's Society of Lackawanna County 102nd Banquet. Cocktails at 5:00 pm; dinner at 6:00 pm; Genetti Manor, Dickson City. Entertainment by Lyric Consort singing Welsh folksongs. NO tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets: $25 per person. Order by mail: Brian Kaeb, 507 Carnation Dr, Clark Summit, PA 18411; RSVP by 2/18/2012; 570-586-2614.

East Windsor, CT
March 3 - Welsh Society of Western New England St. David's Day Gathering - Luncheon and Program, 12:30-4:00 pm at the Nutmeg Restaurant, 297 South Main St. Info: www.WelshWNE.org or 413-562-3990.

Minneapolis, MN
March 3 - St. David's Society 101st Luncheon, Itasca Room, Ramada Plaza Hotel, 1330 Industrial Blvd. Silent Auction at 11:30 am, followed by luncheon at 12:15 pm. $25/adults; $12.50/children under 13. Payments should be made by February 24. Info: www.MinnesotaWelsh.org

Montreal, Que
March 3 - St. David's Supper of the Montreal St. David's Welsh Society, 5:00-7:30 pm, Royal Canadian Legion BR.127, 543 Rue Sainte Madeleine. Info: www.stdavidsociety.montreal.qc.ca

Oak Hill, OH
March 3 - Annual Saint David Banquet, 6:00 PM, at the Oak Hill Presbyterian Church. Info: The Madog Center for Welsh Studies, 800-282-7201 ext 7186 or welsh@rio.edu.

Ottawa, Ontario
March 3 - St. David's Day Banquet of the Ottawa Welsh Society, Royal Ottawa Golf Club, 1405 Aylmer Road, Gatineau, Quebec. Reception 11:30 am – 12:20 pm, Lunch Banquet 12:30 pm. Dr. Edryd Shaw will give a talk titled “Glynneath to Ottawa-a Welsh Canadian’s Journey." To be followed by a short recital by Armine Kassabian, alto soloist, accompanied by Alan Thomas. Info: ottawawelsh.com

Philadelphia, PA
March 3 - The Welsh Society of Philadelphia 284th Reception and Banquet to observe St. David’s Day and honor Hefina Phillips, educator and Welsh language advocate, 2012 Robert Morris Award Honoree. At thehe Philadelphia Cricket Club St. Martins Clubhouse, 415 W. Willow Grove Ave. Reception 6:00 pm; Dinner 7:00 pm. Info and reservation form: www.welsh-society-phila.org

Albany, NY
March 4 - St. David's Welsh Society of the Capital District Annual St. David's Dinner, Best Western/Sovereign Hotel, 1228 Western Ave. Annual society event is open to members and all those interested in Welsh language and culture. There will be a Welsh/Wales related program following the dinner. Social hour starts at 2:00 pm, followed by dinner at 2:30 pm. There is a choice of entrée. Info and reservations: Mary Prytherch, 518-482-5735.

Lafayette, CA
March 4 - Welsh American Society of Northern California Annual Gymanfa Ganu, 2:00-4:00 pm, Lafayette United Methodist Church, 955 Moraga Rd. Info: www.wasnc.org or Idris Evans 925-283-0912.

Philadelphia, PA
March 4 - Procession for Saint David, 2:30-3:00 pm. Members and friends of the Welsh Society of Philadelphia will process from the Welsh flag at 16th and Franklin Parkway and end at the Capel Dewi Sânt (Saint David’s Chapel) of the Arch Street Presbyterian Church at 18th and Arch Sts. Info: www.welsh-society-phila.org

Philadelphia, PA
March 4 - 284th Annual Divine Service of the Welsh Society of Philadelphia, Welsh Chapel of the Arch Street Presyterian Church, 1724 Arch St. (18th and Arch Sts.). Service at 3:30 pm followed by a Te Bach. There will be special music and extensive hymn singing. Hear the new organ in the Welsh Chapel. Info: Marcia Steinhart, 215-561-6247 or www.welsh-society-phila.org

Poultney, VT
March 4 - Welsh Heritage Sunday Worship Service with Rev. James Calvin Davis, 10:00 am, Poultney Welsh Presbyterian Church, Grove St. Communion will be offered by retired pastor, Rev. Donald Pepper.

Granville, NY
March 4 - St. David's Day "Gathering of the Clans" Buffet Dinner, 12:30 pm, A.J.'s Restaurant, Quaker St. Harp music by Debbie Craig, of Hebron, NY. Sponsored by the Poultney Area St. David's Society. $16/person. Pre-paid registration required before February 27. Info: Helen Jones, 802-287-9729; Jan Edwards, 802-287-5744; or Nancy Williams, 518-642-0709; email: pasds88@vahoo.com or web: www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vtpasds/

Utica, NY
March 4 - St. David's Society of Utica Annual St. David's Day Banquet, Hart's Hill Inn, Clinton St., Whitesboro. Social hour, 3:00 pm; dinner, 4:00 pm. Entertainment by the Blue Parsley Boys. Deadline for reservations is Feb. 25. Info: Janet Bennett, 315-737-5840.

Waukesha, WI
March 4 - 80th St. David's Banquet Celebration sponsored by the Welsh Club of the Milwaukee Area and Carroll University Llewelyn and Mary Williams Committee. Event will be held at Carroll University Campus Center, 100 N. East Ave. Social hour at 12:00 pm, banquet at 1:00 pm, with program to follow. Program includes a Welsh soprano, a Carroll University student sharing his time studying in Wales, hymn singing, and shopping. Tickets and info: Scott and Allison Lange at lucybond@msn.com or 262-549-6908 (Welsh Club) or Dr. Cathleen Morris at morris@carrollu.edu or 262-524-7634 (Carroll University).

Edwardsville, PA
March 6 - St. David's Day Tea, 7:00 pm, Dr. Edwards Memorial Church, Church & Main Sts. John DiRico, chair; the Rev. Louis Falcone, Toastmaster. Musical program by Chuck Unice accompanied by his sister, Jill Antall. Info: Carol Jones Wolosz, 570-288-0296.

New York, NY
March 11 - Gwyl Dewi of Eglwys Y Cymry / The Welsh Congregation, 3:00 pm, Rutgers Presbyterian Church, West 73rd St. (west of Broadway). Special Service for St. David's Day and Dinner with previous minister, Y Parch John Clinton Evans, being welcomed back for the day. Info: www.nycwelsh.org

Colorado
March 12 (tentative) - St. David's Celebration of the Colorado Welsh Society. Info: www.coloradowelshsociety.org

Madison, WI
March 18 - Cambrian Heritage Society’s Celebration of St. David beginning at 12:00 noon at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2126 North Sherman Ave. Luncheon, conversation, quiz, singing. Info: Mary Williams-Norton at nortonm@ripon.edu

Pella, Iowa
March 24 - Iowa Welsh Society will meet at Monarch's Restaurant in Royal Amsterdam Hotel, 705 East 1st St. 11:30 am. Reservations required for lunch. Info: AdaMae Lewis, adamaelewis@gmail.com

April 2012

New York, NY
Bryn Terfel will star in the role of Wotan at The Metropolitan Opera's Ring Cycle series in April and May 2012. There will be three series in which all four of Wagner's Ring operas are performed: April 7, 13, 21 and 24; April 26, 28, 30 and May 3; and May 5, 7, 9 and 12. This is the first time Bryn Terfel has done a complete Ring Cycle. Tickets can be purchased for an entire cycle or by individual performance. Info: 212-362-6000 or ringcycle.metoperafamily.org/

Edmonton, Alberta
April 13 - Annual General Meeting and Social of the St. David's Welsh Society of Edmonton, 7:30 pm, Park Towers, 9908-114 Street. Info: www.edmontonwelsh.ca

St. Peter, MN
April 14 - Spring Meeting of the Minnesota Gymanfa Ganu Association Board of Directors, 9:30 am, Jackson Student Center, Gustavus Adolphus College. Info: www.MinnesotaWelsh.org

New York, NY
April 15 - Cymanfa Ganu - Singing Festival Service of Eglwys Y Cymry / The Welsh Congregation, 3:00 pm, Rutgers Presbyterian Church, West 73rd St. (west of Broadway). Mari Morgan will lead the Cymanfa Ganu and will be joined by the Rehoboth Choir. Followed by a Te bach. Info: www.nycwelsh.org

Niagara Falls, Ontario
April 27-29 - Ontario Welsh Festival (OGGA) at the Marriott Gateway On The Falls. Featuring Côr Cwmni Da. Info: 877-353-2557 or 905-374-1077 www.ontariowelshfestival.ca

Edwardsville, PA
April 28 - The 123rd "Cynonfardd" Eisteddfod, Dr. Edwards Memorial Church, Church & Main Sts. Afternoon session of competitions for children 5 to 18 at 1:00 pm, followed by church dinner. Gymanfa Ganu at 6:30 pm, directed by the Rev. Louis Falcone. Evening session for adult competitors at 7:00 pm. Info: Sally Morgan DiRico, 570-868-5928.

Minnesota
April 29 - St. David's Society of Minnesota Spring Gymanfa Ganu, time & location TBA. Info: www.MinnesotaWelsh.org

May 2012

New York, NY
Bryn Terfel will star in the role of Wotan at The Metropolitan Opera's Ring Cycle series in April and May 2012. There will be three series in which all four of Wagner's Ring operas are performed: two in April, and the final cycle May 5, 7, 9 and 12. This is the first time Bryn Terfel has done a complete Ring Cycle. Tickets can be purchased for an entire cycle or by individual performance. Info: 212-362-6000 or ringcycle.metoperafamily.org/

Reedsburg, WI
May 5-6 - Welsh Weekend for Everyone, First Presbyterian Church, 148 N. Park St. May 5, 12:30-7:00 pm: workshops on Welsh genealogy, heritage, foods, music; displays including “Welsh in America” panels from Welsh Tourist Board; supper, Eisteddfod (theme: “Do the Right Thing”), and Noson Lawen. May 6, 2:30 pm, 80th Wisconsin State Gymanfa Ganu with Geraint Wilkes directing. Info and registration: www.ripon.edu/academics/faculty/nortonm/cymanfaoedd.html

Utica, NY
May 6 - St. David's Society of Utica Spring Gymanfa Ganu, 3:00-4:30 pm, Sauquoit Valley United Methodist Church (corner Mohawk St. & Pinnacle Road). Jay G. Williams III will be the Conductor with James Hanosh, Organist. Info: saintdavidssociety.org

Cambria, WI
May 8-June 12 - Welsh in America Panels on display at the Jane Morgan Memorial Library, 109 W. Edgewater St. Hours: www.janemorganmemoriallibrary.org; Info: Jay Williams, 920-348-6018 or cfhistsoc@yahoo.com.

Pittsburgh, PA
May 18-20 - Pittsburgh Folk Festival. Info: www.pghfolkfest.org

Briceville, TN
May 19 - Fraterville Mine Disaster Tour, commemorating the 110th anniversary. Bus tour of historic sites associated with the 1902 Fraterville Mine explosion including Fraterville Miners’ Circle at Leach Cemetery, Longfield Cemetery, Fraterville Itinerant Miners’ Cemetery, and the abandoned mine portal. Author Fred Brown will be interviewing descendants of the miners for a new book about Coal Creek history. Info and tour reservations: Carol Moore, 865-584-0344 Ext. 102, www.coalcreekaml.com

New York, NY
May 20 - Monthly service of Eglwys Y Cymry / The Welsh Congregation, 3:00 pm, Rutgers Presbyterian Church, West 73rd St. (west of Broadway). Followed by a Te bach. Info: www.nycwelsh.org

June 2012

Cambria, WI
Now-June 12 - Welsh in America Panels on display at the Jane Morgan Memorial Library, 109 W. Edgewater St. Hours: www.janemorganmemoriallibrary.org; Info: Jay Williams, 920-348-6018 or cfhistsoc@yahoo.com.

New York, NY
June 3 - Monthly service of Eglwys Y Cymry / The Welsh Congregation, 3:00 pm, Rutgers Presbyterian Church, West 73rd St. (west of Broadway). Followed by a Te bach. Info: www.nycwelsh.org

July 2012

Columbus, OH
July 21 - Welsh Society of Central Ohio Annual Potluck Picnic, 11:30 am-4:00 pm, Shadblow Shelter, Blendon Woods Metro Park, Westerville, OH. Bring your own table service, beverage, and a dish to share. Info: 614-470-4999, info@welshsocietyofcentralohio.org, or www.welshsocietyofcentralohio.org

Minnesota
July 21 - St. David's Society of Minnesota Annual Meeting and Picnic, time & location TBA. Info: www.MinnesotaWelsh.org

Salt Lake City, UT
July 22-29 - Cymdeithas Madog Cwrs Cymraeg, University of Utah. Week of Wlesh language classes and Welsh fun including singing, folk dancing, films, entertainment. Info: www.madog.org

August 2012

Edmonton, Alberta
August 4-6 - Edmonton Heritage Festival at Hawrelak Park. Welsh pavilion sponsored by the St. David's Welsh Society of Edmonton Info: www.edmontonwelsh.ca or www.heritage-festival.com

Pickett, WI
August 26 - 90th Gymanfa Ganu, 2:30 pm, Peniel Chapel. Te bach will follow. Peniel Chapel is on Cty FF 1/2 mile west of Hwy 26, north of Rosendale. Info: Rev. Tom White, 920-922-9424 or tjwhite65@charter.net

Scranton, PA
August 30 - September 2 - 81st annual North American Festival of Wales, sponsored by the Welsh North American Association (formerly the Welsh National Gymanfa Ganu Association). Special room rates at the headquarters hotel (Hilton Scranton & Conference Center) now available. Info: www.wngga.org

September 2012

Scranton, PA
August 30 - September 2 - 81st annual North American Festival of Wales, sponsored by the Welsh North American Association (formerly the Welsh National Gymanfa Ganu Association). Special room rates at the headquarters hotel (Hilton Scranton & Conference Center) now available. Info: www.wngga.org

Mankato, MN
September 23 - 77th Annual Minnesota Gymanfa Ganu, 1:30 pm, First Presbyterian Church, Broad and Hickory Streets. Info: www.MinnesotaWelsh.org

Rio Grande, OH
140th annual Gymanfa of the Central Southeast Ohio Association of Welsh Congregational Churches, Ty’n Rhos Church. This is one of the few Gymanfa pregethu, with preaching and singing, still held in the United States today.

October 2012

Cambria, WI
October 14 — 68th Annual Gymanfa Ganu, 2:30 and 6 pm with lunch served in between sessions. First Presbyterian Church, 121 W. Florence St. Pastor Wally Kukuk, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, director; and Adam Kukuk, Elyria, OH, organist. Info: Tom M. Williams, 920-348-5746.

Glastonbury, CT
October 27 - Welsh Society of Western New England - Concert by Kenfig Hill & District Welsh Male Choir from South Wales, 7:30 pm at First Church Congregational, 2183 Main St. Info: www.WelshWNE.org or 413-562-3990.

November 2012

Northampton, MA
November 1 - Welsh Society of Western New England - Concert by Kenfig Hill & District Welsh Male Choir from South Wales 7:00 pm at Helen Hills Chapel, Smith College, 123 Elm St. Info: www.WelshWNE.org or 413-562-3990.

December 2012