The traditional birthday celebration of Scottish poet Robert Burns is returning to Cook County for a dinner and program on January 26, 2019 at the Wunderbar, 1615 W. Hwy. 61 in Grand Marais.
The event will include piping in the haggis, toasting the haggis, and a full course dinner. After the meal, professional actors Zach and Nissa Morgan will recite the various toasts and a selection of Burns’s poems. There will be a sing-a-long of some of Burns’s well-known folk tunes throughout the program.
Rumor has it that Robert Burns, himself, will be reciting his own poetry.
Robert Burns was born January 25, 1759 and died July 21, 1796. In his short lifetime he became Scotland’s national hero. He is considered a writer of the people and used everyday Scottish language in his poetry and songs. He is renowned for his narrative poetry such as “Tam O’Shanter” and many familiar folk songs such as “Auld Lang Syne,” “A Red, Red Rose” and “Flow Gently Sweet Afton.”
There will be a social hour with live music from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. when musicians will be featuring Scottish fiddle dance tunes. Dinner will be served from 7 to 8 p.m. followed by the program from 8 to 9 p.m.
The cost of the dinner is $40 per person, which includes full course meal prepared by Chef Chris Callender. The meal of traditional Scottish fare will consist of cock-aleekie soup, choice of salmon or roast beef, neeps and tatties (mashed rutabagas/ carrots and potatoes), dab of haggis, bread, dessert, soft beverage and a wee dram of whisky for toasting the haggis.
Dinner reservations can be made with Jeff Morgan/Mary MacDonald at 218-387-1221 or creative@boreal.org. Reservations must be paid by checks, only, and made out to Jeff Morgan or Mary MacDonald. Deadline for reservations is January 19. You can select entrée choice of beef or salmon when you make reservations.
You don’t have to be Scottish to attend; all are welcome. However, wear your tartan if you have it!
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