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Three Welsh Events in Chicago This Weekend!

Three Welsh Events in Chicago This Weekend! It was another great summer of Welsh reading, rugby and rock n’ roll in Chicago! Between the Wales v USA rugby at Toyota Park, readings from Welsh authors Rhys Bowen & Niall Griffiths, a 5-week run of the Dylan Thomas play, “Under Milk Wood”, and concerts with Tom Jones, Paul Potts, Los Campesinos!, Bullet for my Valentine, Oceans Apart, Judith Owen and multiple performances by our local Chicago Welsh artists Jon Langford (The Waco Brother… Continue

Added by The Chicago Tafia Welsh Society on September 25, 2009 at 11:45am — No Comments

Caffeine Theatre seeks short original performance pieces for the Dylan Thomas Coffeehouse Cabaret

Dylan Thomas Coffeehouse Cabaret Caffeine Theatre seeks short original performance pieces of all kinds (music, dance, theatre, spoken word, poetry, etc.) for the Dylan Thomas Coffeehouse Cabaret, September 9, 2009, at 7pm in the Storefront Theater Mezzanine (in the Loop, at 66 E Randolph). The Coffeehouse Cabaret celebrates the work of Welsh poet and playwright Dylan Thomas. Any and all pieces inspired by Thomas’ life, work, or themes are welcome. Out-of-Chicago artists are encouraged to… Continue

Added by The Chicago Tafia Welsh Society on July 20, 2009 at 11:32am — 1 Comment

7 Million People Direct Descendants Of Single Smooth-Talking Ancestor

WARNING - This is a spoof story nicked from this weeks finest news source 'The Onion'. 7 Million People Direct Descendants Of Single Smooth-Talking Ancestor The Onion July 11, 2009 Issue 45•30 BALTIMORE—Geneticists at the Johns Hopkins University announced Monday that an estimated seven million people worldwide carry a distinctive genetic marker linking them to a single smooth-talking common ancestor. According to the study, which analyzed blood samples from 4,000 partic… Continue

Added by The Chicago Tafia Welsh Society on July 15, 2009 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

Welsh Events in Chicago Summer 2009 - Wales v USA, Paul Potts, Tom Jones, Rhys Bowen and much more.....

Welsh Events in Chicago Summer 2009 It is shaping up to be another great summer of Welsh reading, rugby and rock n' roll in Chicago! With concerts by Tom Jones, Judith Owen, Los Campesinos!, Bullet For My Valentine, Paul Potts, The Scotland Yard Gospel Choir and The Waco Brothers, visits by top Welsh authors Rhys Bowen & Niall Griffiths and the Wales v USA rugby Chicago is definitely the place to be! JUNE Friday June 5 - 8:00pm Scotland Yard Gospel Choir Double Door… Continue

Added by The Chicago Tafia Welsh Society on June 2, 2009 at 11:51am — No Comments

Sad News

It is with great regret and sadness that we bring you the tragic news of the loss of one of the Tafia's most involved, vivacious members, Timothy Lloyd. We learned yesterday of Tim's passing from his partner, Russ, who was with him when he died suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday morning from internal bleeding due to an undiagnosed stomach ulcer, which was complicated by Tim's diabetic situation. Tim has been an active and vital member of the Chicago Tafia since 2002, when he came across the T… Continue

Added by The Chicago Tafia Welsh Society on May 14, 2009 at 9:22pm — 1 Comment

Welsh Gold at the Olympics!

Welsh Gold at the Olympics! The paranoid Chinese authorities may have banned the Welsh flag (along with the English, Scottish, Northern Irish and the Tibetan flag) from the Olympics, but it doesn't mean we are out of the running!! Keep your eyes peeled for the following… Continue

Added by The Chicago Tafia Welsh Society on August 11, 2008 at 11:43am — No Comments

Pontypandy's Fireman Sam at Target!

Pontypandy's Fireman Sam at Target! Pontypandy's Fireman Sam (or 'Sam Tan' when I was growing up in Wales), is beloved by generations of British children and has recently been acquired by the TV station PBS Sprout for a new generation of American children to enjoy. Unlike o… Continue

Added by The Chicago Tafia Welsh Society on August 8, 2008 at 11:47am — 5 Comments

The Edge of Love - The Dylan Thomas Film

The Edge of Love How much better can the premise for a Welsh film get? It's about Dylan Thomas, it has an all star cast including Matthew Rhys (Brothers & Sisters), Kiera Knightley (who has a Welsh grandmother no less) and Sienna Miller (who was going out with Rhys Ifa… Continue

Added by The Chicago Tafia Welsh Society on July 30, 2008 at 5:22pm — 3 Comments

Anyone for Pobol Y Cwm?

Anyone for Pobol Y Cwm? Got a hankering to catch up with all the latest news, views and entertainment from Wales? S4C Broadband (www.s4c.co.uk/bandllydan) carries a number of full length programs such as Bandit, Sam Tam, Wedi… Continue

Added by The Chicago Tafia Welsh Society on July 30, 2008 at 12:24pm — No Comments

Welsh Music Review - Wales in Union

CD Review – Wales in Union Though ‘Wales in Union’ bills itself as the ultimate Welsh Rugby Supporters Album, its prospective audience is far larger that that. I would go far as to say that it is a must buy for anyone with an ounce of Welsh pride and passion. Wales in Uni… Continue

Added by The Chicago Tafia Welsh Society on July 24, 2008 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

Music Review - Skep - Sgep

Music Review Skep – Sgep The shamefully undiscovered Welsh band 'Skep' is back with their latest release 'Sgep', their fourth, and in my opinion, most solid release, which nicely transitions from their critically acclaimed "CTRL-S" album. 'Sgep' features 11 tracks and severa… Continue

Added by The Chicago Tafia Welsh Society on July 23, 2008 at 12:00pm — 3 Comments

Welsh Comedy - Gavin & Stacey

Welsh Comedy - Gavin & Stacey Gavin & Stacey is a romantic, off-beat comedy series that is truly is one of the best shows I have seen in many years. The series is set mainly in and around Barry Island in South Wales and revolves around the meeting and relationship… Continue

Added by The Chicago Tafia Welsh Society on July 17, 2008 at 12:26pm — No Comments

Chicago Tafia - Summer 2008 Newsletter

summer2008.pdf Click above for the Summer 2008 Tafia Newsletter. Continue

Added by The Chicago Tafia Welsh Society on July 11, 2008 at 12:39pm — No Comments

Welsh Events in Chicago - Summer 2008

Welsh Events in Chicago - Summer 2008 New to the group? Haven't been out to one our many events yet? Now is the time to do so! The upcoming months are packed with some great-quality Welsh events with performances by the 'Burlington' & 'CF1' Welsh choirs, pop singers 'Duffy' & 'Fflur Dafydd', Bridgend rockers 'Bullet For My Valentine', 80's alternative rock band 'The Alarm', 'Wee Hairy Beasties' performing Children's music and country/folk singer 'David Llewellyn'. Swansea & Cardif… Continue

Added by The Chicago Tafia Welsh Society on July 11, 2008 at 12:31pm — No Comments

Chicago Tafia - Summer 2007 Newsletter

summer2007.pdf Click above for a copy of the Summer 2007 Chicago Tafia Newsletter. Continue

Added by The Chicago Tafia Welsh Society on July 11, 2008 at 12:30pm — No Comments

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