Spring Gymanfa Ganu
May 6, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
Diolch yn fawr iawn! (thank you very much) to those who came and sang their hearts out at our latest event on a rainy Sunday afternoon in Oak Park. This was the best in recent history with over 80 in attendance, many of whom stayed for the delicious Te Bach.
The Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church, 744 Fair Oaks Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302
on Sunday, April 25th, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. (Doors open at 1:30 p.m.)
You are invited to stay for the Te Bach (tea and cake) following the singing to renew old friendships and make new ones.
There is no charge for this event but donations are accepted and memorials may be made in memory of loved ones. Contact Gwilym Williams, Barbara Jones or Sue Stealey to have names included in the program.
Bring along friends and family, and Welsh hymnals if you have them*, for an afternoon of traditional song in which you are a key performer - this is not a spectator sport!
*Music sheets will be provided for those who need them.
Welsh Film Night
May 6, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
Join us for a showing of our next film selection, Hedd Wyn, at the Downer’s Park public library - details below. There is no charge for this event.
When: THURSDAY, MAY 27TH, 2010. 6PM - Social hour (refreshments will be served). 6:30PM - Film (2 hours)
‘HEDD WYN’ is a Welsh language movie with English subtitles. It was nominated for an Academy Award in the foreign language section in 1993. It is the story of the bard, Hedd Wyn (Elis Evans) whose poem wins the grand prize at the National Eisteddfod in 1917. Tragically he is unable to accept the prize due to his death in combat one week earlier. The carved Eisteddfod chair remains empty and is draped in black in tribute to his ultimate sacrifice. Huw Garmon stars.
Downer’s Grove library, 1050 Curtiss Street, Downer’s Grove, IL 60515. Phone 630-960-1200
Directions: Driving south from either I-88 (3 miles) or Ogden Ave (1 mile), cross the railroad tracks in downtown Downer’s Grove and immediately turn right on Burlington Ave. After 1/2 bock the library parking lot will be on your left. Additional parking on your right next to the tracks.
Our first film, ”Solomon and Gaenor”, was shown at the Wilmette Public Library on Friday May 29th, 2009 at 6:30pm and starred Ioan Gruffudd (Solomon) and Nia Roberts (Gaenor) as two young lovers from widely divergent backgrounds. The movie was set in South Wales in 1911.
On October 26th, 2009 many of us enjoyed a showing at the Oak Park library of the hilarious comedy “Coming up Roses”, kindly loaned to us by Ken Jones. It was set in Aberdare in the sixties and was entirely in Welsh with English sub-titles.
If you have questions and/or suggestions for future movies or require any more information please contact Sue Stealey (630) 963-6625 sestealey@juno.com
Celtic Fest Chicago 2010
March 17, 2010 by · 1 Comment
May 8 - 9, 2010 Millenium Park Chicago
Every year we have a booth at this popular festival. If you would like to help out on Saturday or Sunday by staffing the booth for a few hours and talking to visitors about Cambrian events and activities or to introduce festival attendees to the delights of Wales please contact Janet Walquist or Dilys Rana.
NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE AND VENUE FOR THIS YEAR’S EVENT!
May 8th & 9th, Millenium Park, Chicago
Featured artists this year include Carl and Mona Johnson (harp and voice) who have performed at our St David’s day dinner at the Museum of Science and Industry Welsh Christmas pageant. They will perform at 2pm on Saturday May 8th in the flynovascotia.com tent.
We are also delighted to introduce Y Ddraig Goch Welsh Dancers (also known as the FermiLab International Dancers) who will perform in the Dance tent on Sunday May 9th at 1:45pm
Croeso!
Erin Bauer, Festival Coordinator
Mayor’s Office of Special Events
121 N. LaSalle Street, Room 806
Chicago, IL 60602
Welsh Christmas Performance
December 11, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Date: Sunday December 13th, 2009
Time: 2:45PM
Location: Museum of Science and Industry
Come and join us for a performance of Welsh music and dance in celebration of ‘Christmas Around the World’ - an annual event at the museum. The Welsh Christmas tree will be on display in the rotunda.
Questions: Contact Janet Walquist
The Chicago Dragon
March 27, 2009 by · 1 Comment
Newsletter of the Cambrian Benevolent Society of Chicago March 2009
Editor: Barbara Jones, President, e-mail barbarajones7717@sbcglobal.net
Synopsis of newsletter follows. For a full report e-mail Barbara.
St David’s Day: Feb 28th, 2009 at the Carleton Hotel, Oak Park was a lovely affair. Janet Walquist was awarded the Dewi Sant award. The youngest attendee was 2 month old Colin Huber; the oldest Mrs. Mair Ropes, 97 years old. Musical entertainment provided by Carl and Mona Johnson.
Gymanfa Ganu: Sunday April 26th. See full account elsewhere on this website
Summer Picnic: Saturday July 18th at Taylor Park in Oak Park. Check the website for details and possible date change if we are unable to get a permit.
Welsh Film Night: On Friday May 29th we will show the 1999 movie ‘Solomon and Gaenor’ in the auditorium of the Wilmette Public Library (1242 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091) at 6:30pm. Come at 6pm for tea and Welsh cakes. Contact Dilys Rana for additional information.
NAFOW will be in Pittsburgh this year. Go to their website for details. See our ‘Links”.
Celtic Fest 2009: Sept 12 and 13 in Grant Park. Would you like to help man our booth? Contact a Board member.