Zooming into Burns Night

Please join us for an intimate Burns Night event via Zoom at 7pm on Monday, January 25th, 2021.  While we won't  be able to share around the Haggis, that savory guest of honor will be present.  And don't forget to pour yourself just a wee dram of Uisge Beatha (the Water of Life).  Why not, you won't be driving afterward?

While we won't have a dinner, we will be observing the essential elements of the tradition.  If you'd care to share your own talents we will open the floor to readings or musical performances.  Drop me an email in advance, or just send me a chat message during the event.

There's no admission, but we encourage all to make a contribution to VECCA.  Not surprisingly, the 7 East Gallery in Woodstock has had a terrible year and can use your help.  Please, send your contributions to:

VECCA, P. O. Box 787, Woodstock, VA 22664

 Please note "Burns Night" in the memo line.  We need all the credit we can get.  

We look forward to "seeing" you all then.

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Click here to enter the event at, or just before 7pm on the 25th.

We've had many requests to repeat our celebration of Burns Night in Shenandoah County again this winter.  But, the rising count of cases of Covid-19 imposes too great a risk for our performers, servers, and guests.  We're looking forward with much anticipation to a return to normal by next winter.  You should expect to see an announcement of the details by December 1st, 2021.

In the meantime, we're considering a heartfelt, albeit abbreviated observance to be conducted via Zoom on Monday evening, January 25th, 2021.  Please keep an eye on this page for details including a link to the virtual celebration.

Happy holidays - be safe and well.

Ticketing Closed

Sorry, but we've run out of time.  However, if you're desperate to attend this year please drop me an email and I'll see what I can arrange.

Fear Not ...

absolutely no accordions or lederhosen allowed.

Online ticketing is now available!

This year we're pleased to offer the convenience of online ticketing.  Use your favorite credit card to reserve your place.  You may optionally make a donation to support the VECCA Writers Group, and ensure the continued production of this and other programs.

Click here to buy online

Online ticket sales will end at noon on Wednesday, January 15th.


If you prefer to pay by check we will honor requests received by Tuesday, January 14th.

Please send your check, payable to VECCA to:

Burns Night Shenandoah
c/o Bruce McClinton
7714 Back Road
Maurertown, VA  22644

Please include contact information and any special requests or interest in performing.

2nd Annual Burns Night Shenandoah is on!

We are all very excited to invited to join the world wide fraternity on Saturday evening, January 25th in celebrating the birth of the poet Robert Burns. All Scots and lovers of all things Scottish are welcome as we commemorate our connection to the land of Misty Mountains.

This sequel to last years wildly successful event will be held at the Woodstock Moose Lodge and will include an expanded lineup of entertainment complemented by a sumptuous dinner prepared by Happenings Catering.  Please note that due to public demand the location has changed since the announcement in the November Mountain Courier.

The evening will begin with a 6:30 PM reception featuring a cash bar.  At 7:00 PM the skirling of the Highland Pipes will call all to the groaning board.  The buffet dinner will include:

• Traditional Cock-a-leekie Soup
• Scottish Salmon w/ Maple & Ginger
• Cranberry Balsamic Roasted Chicken Breast
• Vegetarian Pasta Primavera
• Traditional Neeps & Tatties (mashed potatoes and turnips)
• Honey Glazed Carrots

And don’t miss out on just a taste of our USDA approved Haggis imported all the way from, well ... Bangor, Maine.  But made, with minor substitutions from a traditional 150 year old Scottish recipe.

And for desert, a favorite from last year: Raspberry Cranachan Trifle with Scottish Shortbread Cookies.  And of course, Iced Tea, Coffee & Hot Tea are included.

If you have a favorite Burns verse or Scottish song we’d love to hear from you.  Requests will be considered, and your participation in the entertainment is encouraged.  Please just let us know when you make your reservation.

Tickets are $50 per person, or $90 for a couple. All profits will be donated to the Valley Educational Center for the Creative Arts.  The link to online ticketing will be posted here by December 1st.

If you prefer to pay by mail please send your check payable to VECCA to:

Burns Night Shenandoah
c/o Bruce McClinton
7714 Back Road
Maurertown, VA  22644

Don’t forget to include your contact information and any requests or interest in performing.

We'll see you then!

Ticket Sales Delay

Folks, due to an unforeseen contract issue we will have to delay the start of ticket sales.  As soon as we have finalized our plans and can present full details of the venue and meal we will begin ticket sales.  In the meantime feel free to post any questions here.