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YOU’RE INVITED!
TOOMEY/TWOMEY: Official Clan of IRISH FEST 2006
August 17-20, 2006 -- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
As you may have heard, Irish Fest-Milwaukee has named the Toomeys/Twomeys as the “Official Clan of Irish Fest 2006.” This is a wonderful honor, and we are hoping for a great turnout of Toomeys, Twomeys, Tuomeys, Tuomys, Toomays, Toomys, Twoomeys, O’Tuamas, etc., at this special event!
It’s hoped this detailed message will provide you with the information you need to plan to be with us at Irish Fest in Milwaukee, August 17-20.
ABOUT IRISH FEST:
Irish Fest-Milwaukee is the world’s largest Irish musical/cultural festival. The 26th annual Irish Fest-Milwaukee takes place Aug. 17-20, 2006, at the Maier Festival Grounds just south of Downtown Milwaukee on the beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline. The Toomey/Twomey Clan Reunion will have a reserved “Toomey Tent” on the north edge of the grounds behind the Cottage Market.
TICKETS:
Everyone attending Irish Fest requires an admission ticket, except children 12 and under get in free. Anyone 13 and older must have a ticket. Discount tickets are available through me but must be ordered and paid for by July 26. If discount tickets are not ordered in advance, then regular price tickets may be purchased at the gate. If interested in receiving an advance order form, please e-mail ToomeyReunion@yahoo.com and I will send it to you in Microsoft Word format; please complete and follow the instructions at the bottom of the form regarding where to send the order and payment.
GETTING TO MILWAUKEE:
DRIVING: Milwaukee is about 75 miles east of Madison; 100 miles north of Chicago. The city is located where Interstate highways 94 and 43 converge. Irish Fest is located along the lakefront at 200 N. Harbor Dr.
AIRPORT: General Mitchell International Airport is about 8 miles south of downtown. Check with your hotel to see if they offer a free shuttle to and from the airport. Otherwise there are taxi service and car rentals at the airport.
TRAIN/BUS: Amtrak and various bus companies serve the Milwaukee area.
DURING THE FESTIVAL:
SHUTTLE BUSES:
There are shuttle buses along Wisconsin Ave. that run throughout the festival’s operating hours that will take you directly to the festival and back. The Milwaukee County transit system operates this and other shuttles from park/ride lots further away; check their web site at: http://www.ridemcts.com/seasonal_services/index.asp?id=928
PARKING:
If driving to the festival grounds, there are various paid parking options in the area of the festival grounds; the best option for Toomeys/Twomeys may be the O'Donnell Park parking ramp near the art museum on the lake (with the famous winged roof). This ramp is located near the intersection of N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. and E. Michigan St. It's about 2-3 blocks from the north entrance to Irish Fest.
"SMILEY FACE" SIGNS:
Throughout downtown Milwaukee you may see street signs with "smiley faces" on them. This is the symbol associated with directions to the Festival grounds.
LODGING:
Please make your lodging reservations NOW if you have not yet done so. Hotel rooms are getting scarcer (and more expensive). Here are three options if you need hotel rooms. Be sure to mention “Toomey Clan Reunion” when booking these rooms to get the special rate! Also when you call, be sure to ask the hotel about parking, airport shuttle, and/or transportation to/from Irish Fest, if you need to know.
DOWNTOWN:
Hilton Hotel-City Center -- downtown Milwaukee
Rate: $169/night plus tax, book before July 16
Address: 509 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Telephone: 414-271-7250
Web site: http://www.HiltonMilwaukee.com
Distance from Irish Fest: about 1.4 miles (2.3km) (hotel is directly on the shuttle bus route)
WESTERN SUBURBS (BROOKFIELD):
Best Western Midway Hotel -- Brookfield
Rate: $117/night plus tax, book before July 1; cancellation deadline: July 17
>> King rooms and double smoking rooms only
Address: 1025 South Moorland Road, Brookfield, WI 53005 (just off Interstate 94)
Telephone: 262-784-9540, toll-free 1-877-664-3929
Web site: http://www.midwayhotels.com/brookfield/index.cfm
Distance from Irish Fest: About 12 miles (19km) to the west
AIRPORT AREA (SOUTH):
Best Western Airport Hotel & Conference Center -- Milwaukee
Rate: $119.95/night plus tax, book before July 1; cancellation deadline: July 17
>> Double rooms, flat rate up to 4 people per room
Address: 5105 South Howell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207
Telephone: (414) 769-2100; toll free: 1-877-461-8547
Web site:
<http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?iata=&promoCode=&corpID=&propertyCode=50056#null>
Distance from Irish Fest: About 8 miles (13km) to the south, near airport
T-SHIRTS & OTHER MERCHANDISE:
Get your T-shirts and other items with the 2006 Logo to proudly wear at the festival!
http://www.CafePress.com/ToomeyClan
http://www.CafePress.com/TwomeyClan
(Let me know if you spell the name differently and want to buy merchandise with that spelling. I can easily create other shop items based on your spelling!)
SPECIAL NOTES:
No outside food or drink allowed; however, there are plentiful options of food/drink for sale on grounds.
TOOMEY CLAN REUNION SCHEDULE:
LOCATION: At the “TOOMEY TENT” on the NORTH EDGE of the IRISH FEST GROUNDS, behind the COTTAGE MARKET
Please sign in the guest book and mark your location on the maps so we can see where everyone came from. There will be areas to display/share any genealogy info (family trees, etc.) and/or photos/memorabilia you bring. We will also remember the deceased members of our families. There will be various informational exhibits about the Toomey/Twomey Clan.
Friday evening, 6:30 p.m. -- informal get-together
Saturday afternoon (starting at 2:30 p.m.) -- presentations/awards, get-together, 4:30 parade
Sunday morning (9:30 a.m.) -- Mass at Ampitheatre (reserved area); tea/coffee afterward approx. 11:00 a.m. (Do you know a Toomey Catholic priest who could concelebrate at this Mass? Please advise ASAP!)
DETAILED SCHEDULE:
Thursday, August 17 -- Festival grounds open 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (limited schedule)
>> The Toomey Tent will be open; no scheduled activities for this evening.
Friday, August 18 -- Festival grounds open 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight
>> Toomey Tent: Informal Get-Together at 6:30 p.m. Get to know your long-lost relatives!
Saturday, August 19 -- Festival open 12:00 noon to 12:00 midnight
>> Toomey Tent: 2:30 p.m.: Special Ceremonies
Special guests!
Awards/presentations
4:30 p.m.: Participate in the parade through festival grounds
Sunday, August 20 -- Festival open 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
> At the Ampitheatre: gates open at 8:30 a.m. for Liturgy starting at 9:30 a.m.
>> At the Toomey Tent:
11:00 a.m.: Coffee/tea/rolls at Toomey Tent after Mass (all are welcome)
& Farewell for those who must leave
GENEALOGY:
A number of attendees will no doubt be keenly interested in genealogy (tracing family roots). People are encouraged to bring copies of your family tree, any photos or special memorabilia you'd like to show, and surely there will be discussions about families' histories (as well as story-telling of all kinds!). Also, there is a Genealogy tent on the festival grounds at the south edge of the grounds (opposite end of where the Toomey Tent is located).
THINGS TO DO:
Irish Fest is “the” place to be. Consider the Toomey Tent to be your headquarters base while attending Irish Fest. There are many musical acts on multiple stages, dancing, theatre, historic exhibits, genealogy, sporting exhibitions, shopping, Irish canines, food, drink, and much more. The full schedule is at the IrishFest.com web site. Aside from the scheduled events at the Toomey Tent, at other times you are encouraged to check out the many and varied events and activities on-site at Irish Fest. There is something for everyone.
The week prior to Irish Fest, there is an Irish Fest Summer School held on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (north side of Milwaukee) with all kinds of classes related to Irish music, dance, song, etc. See the IrishFest.com web site for more information.
ABOUT MILWAUKEE:
Milwaukee is in southeast Wisconsin along Lake Michigan, about 100 miles north of Chicago. Milwaukee is the state’s largest city and the metropolitan area population is about 1.5 million.
Aside from the main events (Toomey/Twomey Clan Reunion & Irish Fest), the city of Milwaukee has a lot to offer. There are museums, arts, historic neighborhoods and architecture, pubs, restaurants, beaches, and much more. The city is home to Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus.
Area attractions include: Miller Brewery Tour; Milwaukee Brewers major league baseball (weekend series at Miller Park); Milwaukee Art Museum; Children's Museum; Discovery World Museum; Milwaukee Public Museum & IMAX; Shops of Grand Avenue; Milwaukee County Zoo; Mitchell Park Botanical Domes; and the Holy Hill National Shrine of Mary, about 30 minutes west-northwest of city. There are many others, and your hotel will no doubt have brochures on area attractions.
ACCESSIBILITY:
Please read the information at the Irish Fest web site for accessibility concerns. Please note that the wheelchair rentals are NOT available at the north gate (nearest to where the Toomey Tent is located). The nearest gate with wheelchair rental is the Main gate.
Accessibility at Irish Fest: http://www.irishfest.com/gettinghere/accessibilityguide.htm
RSVP
I’ve heard from people in many states -- and even a few outside the U.S. If you haven’t already done so, please let us know if you are coming, and where from and how many are coming with you. Please e-mail ToomeyReunion@yahoo.com so we can plan for your presence.
Any assistance you can provide by sharing this with all your Toomey/Twomey relatives will be greatly appreciated. It would be a shame if everyone didn’t hear about it in time.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact me with any questions, ideas, suggestions, etc. Before the festival I prefer e-mails directed to ToomeyReunion@yahoo.com.
Thank you for your time. Slainte!
Robert Toomey
Coordinator
Toomey/Twomey Clan Reunion 2006
Web sites of interest:
* Toomey Clan Reunion information:
http://www.ToomeyClan.blogspot.com
* Irish Fest:
http://www.IrishFest.com/FestivalInfo
* Toomey Clan page at Irish Fest web site:
http://www.IrishFest.com/FestivalInfo/ClanReunion.htm
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Toomey: the Official Clan of Irish Fest 2006
Milwaukee Wisconsin USA * August 17-20, 2006
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