Milwaukee Irish Fest "Green Tie" benefit

Milwaukee Irish Fest presents its 14th annual Green Tie Event to benefit the Ward Irish Music Archives, the largest public collection of Irish and Irish American music in North America.

“All are invited to join us for an entertaining evening in support of Irish music and lore,” said Barry Stapleton, director of the Archives. “People may not realize we have this internationally-recognized treasure right here in Milwaukee. Through the preservation of these archives, we will help future generations… Show more worldwide to better understand Irish culture and the important impact of its musical tradition and spirit.”

Tickets to the dinner and charity auction will raise funds to help expand the collection of music. Through the generous support of past Green Tie attendees, the Ward Irish Music Archives has created educational and entertaining exhibits, produced historically valuable projects like the Dunn Family Collection microsite and produced CDs such as Francis O’Neill Cylinders and the Milwaukee Irish Fest Celtic Rock compilation.

Beginning at 6:00 p.m., guests will be entertained throughout the evening with musical and dance performances by Ceol Cairde, Cashel Dennehy School of Irish Dance and local Irish band, Tallymore. A video presentation on Rosemary Clooney, an American singer and actress will be shown by the director of the Archives. The life and times of Clooney, a descendent of Irish immigrants, will be commemorated in this video presentation.

A silent and an oral auction will round out the evening. Among the items available to bid on are: round trip air fare for two to Ireland, a Deering Banjo, a private whiskey-tasting event for 10 attendees, a Milwaukee harbor boat tour for eight guests and VIP seating for a group of 20 during the 2013 Milwaukee Irish Fest.

Individual tickets are $100 each ($30 of which is tax-deductible). Table sponsorships, also partially tax-deductible, start at $1,500 and include 10 Green Tie Event tickets, VIP seating, table recognition and program recognition. Early registration is encouraged as seating is limited.

Show less