The Session
An Irish Festival In Downtown Chicago
Where
The Daley Plaza
On Washington between Clark and Dearborn
When
Wednesday March 12th - Friday March 14th
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
What
Live Irish Music and Dancing
Upscale Irish Food and Drink
Entertainment Schedule
Live Irish music daily by local Irish Bands
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday – March 12, 2008 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Gan Bua
“They play a powerful blend of traditional and contemporary Irish music that creates beautiful musical collage.”
Thursday – March 13, 2008 - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The Prodigals
“Indelibly Irish... The best Irish traditional-rock band playing the U.S.”
- New York Times
Friday – March 14, 2008 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Derek Warfield and The Young Wolfe Tones
“Ireland's greatest song writer and singer has united with Ireland's most talented young musicians to create the best traditional music to come out of Ireland in 30 years”
Food and Drink
The Session will be catered by the Kerryman Resturant & Pub. Irish Favorites like Shepherd's Pie, Chicken Pot Pie, Gourment Fish & Chips and Corn Beef Sandwiches will be served. In addition, water, soda, Guinness and Harp will be available.
The Raffle
As part of The Session there will be two raffles run through our 501 (c)(3) Organization. The Irish Charitable Society of Chicago. The Raffles will be for prizes ranging from Aran Knit Sweaters to Waterford Crystal to Trip for Two to Ireland. Please click on the Raffle section for more details.