April 4 - 10:20 a.m.-Front apron of St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, 4900 Jackwood- Catch a glimpse of World Champion Pipers, Drummers, and Dancers performing, as they kickoff “Tartan Days”—culminating in Houston’s 44th Annual Scottish Festival Music and Dance Spectacular on Friday, April 18th at 8:00 p.m. at Toyota Center.

April 6 - Celebrate Tartan Day with HHGA - Please join the Houston Highland Games Assoc. on Sunday, April 6 for a leisurely kilted pub crawl around Rice Village . 4:00 pm We begin our tartan adventure at the Kelvin Arms www.kelvinarms. com and sometime later, we will venture onward to Brian O'Neills www.brianoneills. com

April 11 - 10:00 am -1:00pm - Houston City Hall on Babgy –With a proclamation by Houston Mayor Bill White in honor of “Tartan Days of Texas,” and special guest appearances and musical performances including Five-Time World Champion St. Thomas’ Episcopal Pipe Band and their world-renowned Highland dancers –this will be an event not to be missed! During the month of April, the Houston’s Visitor’s Center will feature a special display dedicated to Scottish Heritage! for more info: email sbeaton@txscot.com

April 18 - Saint Thomas Episcopal School - Spring Extravaganza! 8:00 p.m. Toyota Center- Houston’s 44th annual Scottish Festival Spectacular featuring “More than 300 pipers, drummers and dancers.” The theme of this year’s original production is Legend of the Glen –providing a blend of traditional Scottish favorites and contemporary pieces that integrate drums, guitar, piano, flutes and vocals. Headlining the performance is the Five-Time World Champion Pipe Band of St. Thomas’ Episcopal and their world-class dancers, including the current U.S. and North American Highland dancing champion, who reigns fourth in the world. .
Further information is available at 713-666-3111, www.scottishfestival.net and www.stespb.com