Greater Boston Traditional Song

Come sing chanteys and other maritime songs in a room full of fellow enthusiasts. The sing is free and open to the public -- all are welcome. It takes place inside the U.S.S. Constitution Museum, in the Boston National Historical Park's Charlestown Navy Yard site. Once at the museum, just enter by the front door and ask for the chantey singers. Directions to the museum may be found on the USS Constitution Museum's web site: http://www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org/visit/directions-parking **IMPORTANT NOTE**: This sing is not solely a Meetup group event, and takes place even if nobody from Meetup says they are attending.

Songs, Poems, Tales, & Toasts to Honor the Bard of Scotland Traditional Scottish meal • Toasts with Scotch whisky Recitation of works by, about, & in the spirit of Burns (*** Please note the new venue - we're back at the Burren! ***) TIMING (all approximate): 6-7 PM: Arrive, check in, and pay The Burren for your dinner 7-9 PM: Formal supper 9-? PM: Post-supper open sing REGISTRATION: - Advance registration is required for the formal supper! - Telling Meetup that you plan to attend DOES NOT CONSTITUTE REGISTRATION! - Register by completing the form at https://tinyurl.com/GBCBurns2019 (For a TinyRUL with a preview, you'll have to manually copy "https://preview.tinyurl.com/GBCBurns2019" into your favorite browser; FB is somehow blocking it). - Each attendee must complete the form SEPARATELY (i.e., one attendee per registration). - You will receive an email confirmation following a successful registration. - Those coming only for the post-supper open sing do not need to register.. DRESS: Highland dress or formal attire encouraged but not required. FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT: Menu options provided by The Burren. Haggis provided by the Boston Serious Burns Unit. Entertainment provided by all of you! PARKING INFORMATION: - Public Parking Lots in Davis Square https://www.somervillema.gov/sites/default/files/davis-parking-map.pdf - Meter Basics and the ParkMobile App https://www.somervillema.gov/departments/traffic-and-parking REMEMBER: The earlier everyone arrives and checks in, the earlier we can get started! "Every Burns Supper has its own special form and flavour, though there are probably more similarities than differences among these gastro-literary affairs. Individual tastes and talents will determine the character of your Burns Supper. Some celebrants may contribute the composition of original songs or poems; some may excel at giving toasts or reciting verse; while others may be captivating storytellers. A particular group of celebrants will, over time, develop a unique group character which will distinguish their Burns Supper celebration from every other." http://www.robertburns.org/suppers/ Greater Boston Community Burns Supper, established in 2010 (originally at The Skellig), has matured over the years, and boasts its own unique character. How is this Burns Supper different from all other Burns Suppers? - It is organized and presented by the community, for the community. - There is no cover charge and no prix fixe, we just pass the hat to cover a few expenses. - There is a full vegetarian menu, including haggis. - It features the world's only (to our knowledge) "kosher haggis", complete with its very own "Address to the Kishke". - A Burns-themed pub sing follows the Supper. Brought to you by the Boston Serious Burns Unit of www.bostonsongsessions.org

Based on a traditional English pub sing, but with a bit of an American flavor, this session meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month, and is open to all singers who want to join in. Pub singing emphasizes spontaneity, rich harmonies, and energetic joy. But, most of all, it emphasizes ***GROUP PARTICIPATION***! We're looking for songs that allow everyone to join in, rather than solo performances that reduce everyone but the leader to the role of passive observer. We love the fine old drinking songs and know plenty of sea chanteys and chorus songs from the British Isles and New England. But pretty much anything goes, as long as it encourages everyone to participate. Bring a song to share, or just join in on the choruses. Start time for the singing is 7 PM, but many arrive early to have dinner. We'll be in the café, where they have soup, sandwiches, and desserts, as well as wine, cider, and a nice variety of bottled beers. Getting there: http://artsatthearmory.org/about/getting-here/ The Café: http://artsatthearmory.org/cafe/ **IMPORTANT NOTE**: This sing is not solely a Meetup group event, and takes place even if nobody from Meetup says they are attending.

Come sing chanteys and other maritime songs in a room full of fellow enthusiasts. The sing is free and open to the public -- all are welcome. It takes place inside the U.S.S. Constitution Museum, in the Boston National Historical Park's Charlestown Navy Yard site. Once at the museum, just enter by the front door and ask for the chantey singers. Directions to the museum may be found on the USS Constitution Museum's web site: http://www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org/visit/directions-parking **IMPORTANT NOTE**: This sing is not solely a Meetup group event, and takes place even if nobody from Meetup says they are attending.