http://www.celticwoman.com/trellis/Tour_Info/Horses for Courses.
Date: 23/11/2007
We were as good as our word and spent the day window, and actual shopping in the circle center mall, where we bumped into the entire cast and crew who had the same excellent idea. That evening we ate a colossal sized meal in the famed Bucca di Beppo, where the portion sizes are humongous. Luckily we’re good at sharing, so we all enjoyed the same share.
Our show the following night was in a different venue than we had been in previously. This April, we appeared in the Murat theatre, but this time round we performed in the Conseco Fieldhouse, a beautiful sports arena. Once again, the Indy crowd were wonderful, and it turned out that night at the Meet and Greet, that many had been to the Murat theater earlier this year. Good to see them back.
We had a short hop, skip and a jump to our next venue, Fort Wayne, the Allen County Memorial, so only a short bus journey, which meant an early night for all of us (plus we were still full from the previous evening’s meal ) This was a lovely theater, very modern in décor. It’s always nice to have a mix between Theatre’s and Arena’s. We like to mix it up a bit.
We had a wonderful treat the following day, for our day off we were invited to the Coolmore Stud Farm, owned by famous Irish Horse Magnate, John Magner. What a delight it was to go out into the countryside and view the wonderful conditions that these horses are maintained in. It certainly gave us an insight into a different world.
Our show the following evening was in the Rupp arena. It was an excellent crowd, but then we did hear that Lexington is heavily populated by a large Irish contingent.
We were singing the Simpson’s theme tune all day Saturday, as we woke up and found ourselves in Springfield, IL. Springfield, is of course the home of the animated family and one of the most common town names in the US. We’re delighted to report that Springfield is in fact a lovely town, not populated with shady clowns, mayors or police chiefs.
Our last show before our next day off was in Madison, WI. Sadly we did not get to taste the famed Cheese, although, we do prefer chocolate. We performed in the Alliant Energy Center, so therefore did not head downtown to the student area, but our wallets could take no more abuse after Indianapolis. It was a wonderful with, once again a great audience. We have been blessed this tour with such kind appreciative audiences.
We then went to Rock Island for our last day off of this US Fall tour, and got ready for our last week in the US in 2007.
