Beloved, Heartfelt Holiday Show Returns to Athens This Christmas

November 12, 2024

Human InterestPress Release

ATHENS, Ga. – November 12, 2024 – Celebrating its 19th year, the hugely popular holiday show “Irish Christmas in America” brings seasonal Irish traditions back to The Classic Center Theatre on December 10. The long-running show features top Irish music, song, and dance in an engaging performance rich in humor and boundless energy.

The family-friendly performance features stunning vocals from Caitríona Sherlock along with lively instrumental tunes on fiddle by MacDiarmada, flute and uilleann pipes by Caoimhín Ó Fearghaíl and harp by Gráinne Hambly. They perform along with thrilling old-style Irish dancing from Samantha Harvey. In addition, evocative photographic images provide a backdrop to some of the rich historical traditions of Ireland.

The holiday show was first conceived in 2005 to bring traditional and often unknown Irish customs to the United States. “One of the most heartfelt themes of Irish Christmas is emigration,” says Mac Diarmada. “Music was a way that people stayed close to home.” Take a memorable glimpse into the enchanting spirit of Christmas, as the finest traditional artists from Ireland bring you on a fun-filled start to the holiday season.

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Located in Athens, Georgia, The Classic Center is a premier multi-use conference center, performing arts theatre, and covered outdoor pavilion. We host a wide range of events, including conventions, conferences, meetings, weddings, concerts, sporting tournaments, and special events, accommodating up to 6,000 people. In addition to our existing facilities, we are currently constructing a new arena, Akins Ford Arena, which will further enhance our ability to bolster the economic, entertainment, and cultural well-being of Athens.