This article, written by Eric Badertscher, was previously published in The Pibroch the newsletter of the St. Andrews Society of Baltimore. Seventy-eight attendees gathered at the Annapolis Elks Lodge No. 622 on Saturday, January 24, 2015, for the society’s 38th annual “Burns Supper,” honoring the life and legacy of Scotland’s bard. In addition to the formal… Continue reading Highlights of the RBSA’s 38th “Burns Supper” 2015
Burns Musical Premieres in Scotland A musical about the life and work of Robert Burns had its world premiere in Aberdeen in January. Robert Burns The Musical is based on an idea that entertainer Michael Jackson and Hollywood producer David Gest developed in the 1990s. The show opened at the Tivoli Theatre in Aberdeen, January… Continue reading “Did You Know…?” – Bits of Scottish News
As mentioned in the future events column, the 35th Annual Conference of Robert Burns Association of North America will meet May 29 – 31, 2015 at the Carriage House Inn in Calgary, Alberta. The conference begins on Friday morning, May 29th, with the opportunity to compete for the RBANA Trophy on the golf links. Registration is… Continue reading The RBANA Meeting and Conference
Hello RBSA Members, I’m writing to let you know that long time member Jean Hurd died on Monday. She had been in the hospital and the Drs were going to move her to a care facility and put her under the wing of Hospice, she died while still in the hospital. Many of you will… Continue reading Sad News: Jean Hurd has Passed
The Robert Burns Society of North America 2014 Annual Conference and AGM —Kathleen McGlew Don and I were delighted to be able to represent the Annapolis Burns Club at the 2014 RBANA Annual Conference and AGM April 25-27 in Columbia, South Carolina. I have been honored to serve the past several years as one of… Continue reading 2014 Annual Conference and AGM
April 6th marks the anniversary of the declaration of Scottish Independence in 1320 at Abroath Abbey on the East coast of Scotland. The document held the following lines: “For we fight not for glory, nor riches, nor honours, but for freedom alone, which no good man gives up except with his life.” Here are some… Continue reading Tartan Day April 6, 2014
It is with sadness that I report the death of Ann Glegg on March 2, 2014. She was a long-time member and a very active participant n Scottish Dancing with hubby, Jack. She will be greatly missed. Obituary My heart’s in the Highlands, my heart is not here, My heart’s in the Highlands a—chasing the… Continue reading Ann Clegg (January 25, 1929 – March 2, 2014)
by C. David Dent (mrdave21764@gmail.com • http://wildandbad.com) I was asked to deliver this “toast to the immortal Memory of Robert Burns” last year just after the last Burns Dinner. I have had a year to prepare and hopefully you’ll appreciate that I’ve waited until the last minute to actually write a year’s worth of impressions, travel, reading,… Continue reading Burns Night “Toast to the Immortal Memory” 1/25/2014
The Robert Burns Society’s Burns Supper On Saturday, January 25th, The Robert Burns Society of Annapolis will honor the life and legacy of Scotland’s most famous poet with its 37th annual “Burns Supper.” The event will take place at 6 pm at the Annapolis Elks Lodge No. 622, at 2 Pythian Drive, Edgewater, MD 21037.… Continue reading 37th Annual Burns Supper
