Shriner's St. Patty's Day dinner a sell-out

Posted 3/28/18

A sell-out crowd of approximately 100 people attended the RI Shriner's Annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner. The festive evening included a buffet, dessert table and cash bar as well as entertainment by the Tom Lanigan Band that performed traditional,

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Shriner's St. Patty's Day dinner a sell-out

GO GREEN: Proudly wearing their green clothing at the RI Shriner’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at the Imperial Room were Joan O’Connor from Chelmsford, Mass. and Eileen Bobek from Warwick.

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

A SPECIAL CELEBRATION: In addition to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, Matthew DeSimone was surprised at the RI Shriner’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner by a cake celebrating his 93 birthday with his wife Doris. Serving the cake is Jessica Landry.

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

CHEERS: Both John and Krista Harvey celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at the RI Shriner’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at the Imperial Room on March 17.

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

Posted Wednesday, March 28, 2018 1:06 pm

A sell-out crowd of approximately 100 people attended the RI Shriner’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner.

The festive evening included a buffet, dessert table and cash bar as well as entertainment by the Tom Lanigan Band that performed traditional, contemporary and original Irish music. The Tom Lanigan Band has performed throughout New England for over 20 years, including appearances at the renowned Newport, Boston, & Dorchester Irish Festivals.

After the buffet attendees took to the dance floor to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Maeve Maldonis, age 9, performed a solo Irish Step Dance to close out the evening to a standing ovation. (Text by Meri R. Kennedy)