250th World Famous Robert Burns Supper Celebration to be held in MT. Kisco, NY
Mount Kisco, NY (MMD Newswire) December 18, 2008 -- Kisco708 Masonic Lodge in partnership with Scotland’s favourite whisky,The Famous Grouse, has today launched The World Famous Burns Supper Celebration as part of the Homecoming Scotland programme that will mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet.
For the first time ever The World Famous Burns Supper Celebration will unite both experienced Burnsians and Burns novices around the world encouraging them to come together online, registering their celebrations – big, small, traditional or unusual. The aim is to show the world that Burns’ legacy is still alive and kicking today and that his message of friendship and Auld Lang Syne lives on, joining people all over the world.
Chris Tait, as Robert Burns, launches the World Famous Burns Supper. A new website www.burnssupper2009.com has been created to capture everyone’s plans for celebrating this landmark Burns Night and establish a new World Record for the greatest number of Burns suppers ever held. Every supper registered will be flagged on an interactive world map – demonstrating the global reach of Burns today. The Brothers of the Kisco 708 masonic hall will be among the earliest of the season on Jan 10, 2009 at the masonic hall in Mt. Kisco located at 11 Carpenter.
To mark the occasion The Famous Grouse has also specially commissioned 250 bottles of a limited edition of The Famous Grouse, 37 year old blended malt, signifying every year of Burns’ extraordinary life. The bottles will be auctioned to some of the most prestigious Burns Suppers around the world helping raise money for charity. One of these 250 Bottles has been awarded to Kisco 708 Masonic Lodge.
Gerry O’Donnell, Director of the Famous Grouse, said: “With an estimated 45 million Scottish descendents around the world, this is a great opportunity to bring everyone together to celebrate Scotland. And what better way to do this than with a dram of Scotland’s favourite whisky and one of Scotland’s best known exports, The Famous Grouse.
The Kisco708 Burns Supper will held Jan 10, 2009 at the Lodge; located on 11 carpenter ave in Mount Kisco, NY. Tickets are $39.95 per person or a table of 10 for $250.00. The evening includes a Open Bar, Full Dinner, Desserts and Entertainment.Chris Tait Returns this year to play the "Bard" Rabbie Burns. Join Us! 7pm till midnight
For further information contact William Serratore at 917-734-3932 or Call 914-864-0679 or email kisco708@optonline.net to order tickets.
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