Chicago area Burns celebration

**McFarkus** · 11th January 11, 07:54 AM

I'm planning on going to the Celtic Knot in Evanston for their Burns Night celebration on Tuesday, January 25th. I usually arrive around 6:30. They always have good entertainment (my nephew Seamus is performing). That great Celt, Tim Kazurinsky (of SNL fame) usually performs well. Good food, good whisky and they pass around haggis and neeps.

If you're interested in coming, call for reservations. Even though the event isn't on their website yet, they tend to fill up fast. 626 Church St in Evanston. 847-864-1679

The Illinois St. Andrew's Society also has a Burns celebration, but it's a bit formal for my taste.

**Mikilt** · 11th January 11, 08:07 AM

What's the date?

**McFarkus** · 11th January 11, 09:55 AM

Thanks for pointing out that I'd left that out (I've edited the original post). It's on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 from about 7-9 pm. I usually arrive around 6:30. Seating is limited so reservations are strongly suggested.

**Mikilt** · 11th January 11, 10:54 AM

Reservation made! This will be my first Burns Supper. Can't Wait!

**McFarkus** · 11th January 11, 11:01 AM

Cool! Hopefully we can touch base there. PM sent.

**McFarkus** · 11th January 11, 11:05 AM

Cool! I look forward to meeting you.

**McFarkus** · 13th January 11, 08:06 AM

So, Mikilt and I have reservations for the Burns Supper. Anyone want to join us?

**Mikilt** · 13th January 11, 10:08 AM

Chicago rabble, where are you?

**beloitpiper** · 13th January 11, 10:13 AM

Can't do Tuesday. Maybe sometime in the spring I can swing by Chicago for a kilt night.

**auld argonian** · 13th January 11, 10:13 AM

Well, this rab (singular of rabble) is trying to figure out the train and el schedules to see if he can make it up there from the very Southern-most tippy-tip of Chicago and back again. We have a very serious policy about drinking and driving (or NOT driving, to be precise) and thus rely on public transportation when we know that we're gonna imbibe...and if we are going to show up - we are gonna imbibe.

Seriously, I'm trying to figure out the logistics since I would love to attend...more of this anon.

Best

AA