pringtime holds such promise. And with its early west coast arrival, comes longer days, lighter steps, fresh attitudes and sometimes feverish energy. In the spirit of this lightness - we present some livelly activities for the energetic and the young at heart. Just to let you know that spring has definitely sprung at Lonsdale Quay! QUAY EVENTS -"Thoes Irish Byes Will Be Senilis’t . Sanday, March 15¢h . Wear a Shamrock and a grin...ler . the Irish fun begin! ‘The Town Pants - 12:00-12:30pza & 12x45-L:15pea In celebration of St. Paddy's Day don’t miss the Town Pants, March 15th in che Rotunda. These fur- loving Irish-Acadian brothers are famous for their giant “kitchen ; party” performances and of course their new CD, “Liverdance”. A real fami- ly even:, the Town Pants will have you singing, dancing and stomping. The Comerford School of Teish Dancing 1:45pm & 2:30pm Presenting themselves in full regalia the Comerford School of Irish Dancing will be recling onto the rotunda to give us a taste of authentic Irish dance. Don't miss ic! Happy Easter Every Banoy! Friday to Sunday, April 10, 11, 12 Watch for the Easter Bunny in the Market (Food Court) each day from 9:30am to 11:30pm and in Kid’s Alley from 12:30pm - 2:30pm. He'll be giv- ing away Easter treats, coloring books, crayons and lors of surprises. (Note: Lonsdale Quay Marker will be open from 9:30am co 6:30 pm from Good Friday through Easter Monday.) Happy Birthday Lonsdale Quay Market April 12 . “Twelve on twelve, Did you know Lonsdale * Quay is 12 years old today? Champion's Martial Arts Demo Tearn April 25 11:00am, 1:00pm & "oem SEB "s Guide To Good Living Hslen Richio of Celtic Croafiers, dressed ‘a trachtionel Celtic: wear, beats owt springiime rhythms. Celebrate the olour ,, Gpring The Green Wave and the Riverdance Phenomenon har is it abour Riverdance that has captured our hearts and souls and brought with it a newfound obsession with Celtic traditions? Perhaps the Irish music and rhythms cake us back to our Celtic roots; for many of us can trace our lineage to the Celtic peo- ple of the British Isles. The show celebrates the evolution of Irish Dance, yet it also brings out its influences on other cultures. Transcending cultural barriers, it whispers its universal themes, and in it we see our own human struggle. The hauntingly beautiful melodies evoke an ancient mysticism, reminding us of our © human similarities and not our differences. One Fifth Irish, One Fifth Scottish The Celts were a group of peoples chat occu- pied lands stretching from the British Isles to Gallatia. When the Irish expanded into whar was called “Pictish” Britain, several colonies were established in present day Wales. For the record, the Irish and che Scots are from the same tribe. Ireland used ts be divided inte five parts, the five “fifths”. The northern fifth was known as Ulster: Scodand was founded when the people of Ulster were pushed into a smail coastal strip of Ireland bordering the Irish Sea. Fairies, Elves and other Wee Things A discussion of Celtic culrure would not be complete without a wee look at its folklore. Until very recentiy in Celtic countries, the belief in fairies was widespread. The Sep- rechaun is an Irish fairy, considered to be a mean and aloof creature who possesses a pot of gold. When he's found, he can be per- suaded to give up his treasure. But you must- not look away for a second or he'll disappear, gold and all. Along with the shamrock and wearing green, it is che leprechaun we associ- ate most with St. Patrick’s Day. St. Paddy Bur in reality, Sainr Patrick's Day is an Irish Catholic holiday thar honors St. Patrick. When Sr. Patrick was GO years old, he went to Ireland co convert the Pagans to Christianity. Soon after, he was appointed second Bishop to Ireland. St. Patrick died on March 17 in 461 AD, and we now celebrate his day every year. But che celebration as we know it today originated with the Irish com- munity in Boston in 1737. So when you're raising a glass of the green on the 17th, give a wee cheer for St. Paddy. Irish Music at the Quay Nowhere is the Celtic irend more evident than in the music world. Enya has put her “watermark” on the airwaves as have many of our own Canadian talents like Loreena McKennitt, Blackthorn and now the Town Pants. Join us March 15:1: at che Quay as we honor the Celtic tradition with the Town Pants and the Comerford School of Irish Dancing. And check the event listings on your left for other springtime activities and ZB Easter celebrations.