Celtic Woman Performs At Memorial Auditorium April 19

Friday, January 04, 2013

The Irish musical ensemble Celtic Woman returns to America for an expansive four-month concert tour, beginning on Feb. 21 in Worcester, Ma. and following on the heels of the group's sold-out Christmas Celebration tour.  IThe show is coming to Memorial Auditorium for one show on April 19.  

Review for Celtic Woman:

Celtic Woman combines the talents of four gifted Irish women—vocalists Chloe Agnew, Lisa Lambe and Susan McFadden, and violinist Máiréad Nesbitt—whose dazzling performances combine the sounds and sensibility of Irish traditional music with memorable original compositions and contemporary pop standards.  The 2013 tour boasts an exciting new stage production and the return of such enduring fan favorites as "You Raise Me Up" and "Orinoco Flow."

Since its formation in 2004, Celtic Woman has emerged as both a spectacular commercial success and a global cultural phenomenon.  The group's uplifting mix of timeless tradition and contemporary craft has transcended national and cultural borders to touch the hearts of a devoted international fan base, who've embraced Celtic Woman's Public Television specials and made their CDs and DVDs into multi-platinum best-sellers.  The group's albums have sold more than seven million copies around the world.  Like all eight of their albums, the group's two 2012 releases, the acclaimed Believe CD/DVD and the holiday-themed CD Home For Christmas, both debuted at #1 on Billboard's World Music chart.  

Celtic Woman recently made their soap opera debut as featured guests in multiple episodes of the CBS daytime drama The Bold and the Beautiful.

Having sold more than 2.2 million concert tickets worldwide, Celtic Woman has won a loyal audience in America, where their elaborately staged, visually stunning concert tours consistently draw sellout crowds.  Singing songs of love, loss, hope and inspiration, Celtic Woman celebrates the emotional resonance of Ireland's centuries-old musical and cultural heritage while taking advantage of the limitless options of state-of-the-art production.  The result is a breathtaking musical and theatrical experience to be enjoyed by multiple generations of listeners. 

Tickets are on sale now at the Auditorium box office, online at ChattanoogaOnStage.com and by phone at 642-TIXS.  For completed tour schedule and ticket information, visit www.celticwoman.com.


Shakespeare Chattanooga Presents All’s Well That Ends Well

After being absent from the theatre scene for a year, Shakespeare Chattanooga is returning with “All’s Well That Ends Well” in August, a co-production with the Grace Players. “We are delighted to be partnering with Grace Episcopal Church’s Grace Players to present ‘All’s Well,’ and the show will be presented at their facility in Brainerd,” said producer Janis Hashe.  The ... (click for more)

Susan Enan Plays At Charles And Myrtle's Saturday

Susan Enan will perform at Charles and Myrtle's Coffeehouse on Saturday at 8 p.m.  The coffeehouse is inside Christ Unity Church at 105 McBrien Road.  There is a $10 suggested donation at the door. Review for Susan Enan:  Susan Enan released her debut album 'Plainsong' in 2009. In 2006, while demoing songs for the record, Enan began receiving worldwide attention ... (click for more)

Wade Hinton Named City Attorney

Wade Hinton, who led Mayor Andy Berke's transition team, has been chosen as city attorney. It is a joint appointment with the City Council, and the move was endorsed by a number of council members who appeared with the mayor at a press conference on Friday morning. Mayor Berke did not retain Mike McMahan, the longtime city attorney. He passed over Phil Noblett, a longtime ... (click for more)

Man Convicted Of Smuggling Young First Cousin To Chattanooga And Having Sex With Her Must Serve 15 And Half Years In Prison

A man convicted of smuggling his young first cousin into Chattanooga and having sex with her has been sentenced to serve 15 years and six months in federal prison. German Rolando Vicente-Sapon, 41, of Guatemala, was sentenced by Judge Curtis Collier. Following a three-day trial, a jury convicted Vicente-Sapon in November 2012 for transporting a minor across the Mexican ... (click for more)

Rep. Eric Watson Reflects On Memorial Day

Memorial Day is the time for Americans to reconnect with their history and the core values that make this country great by honoring those who gave their lives for the ideals we cherish. Soldiers are people who come from all walks of life, from every corner of this great land of ours. They are our fathers, our sons, our mothers and our daughters, our friends, and our neighbors.  ... (click for more)

Roy Exum: So How Am I Really Doing?

I’ve gotten hundreds of jokes since Tuesday when I wrote about feeling a little puny lately and expressing my belief that laughter is the best medicine. After breaking some bones in my arm as I slept last week and having no idea there were already some other fractures, it looked pretty certain I had a case of “The Big C.” I’ve always felt that stands for “courage” but the medical ... (click for more)