I can’t stop talking about the concert I attended last weekend. Four days later, I’m still raving about the show.
I was offered tickets to the Celtic Woman Songs From The Heart Baltimore show. And since my oldest daughter was going to be at a friend’s birthday party and my husband would be busy taking the other kids to the Cub Scout Blue and Gold banquet and our friend’s graduation party, I was compelled to take my good friend, Safire. (She didn’t complain) It was a fabulous girls night out.
When we got to the theater and pulled in the garage to park, I had a mini panic attack. My small travel wallet with my license, debit card, and cash was nowhere to be found. Thank goodness Safire was able to cover the hefty parking fee. I was worried that will call would not give me our tickets without identification….but luckily, the man at the will call window didn’t ask to see it. We were safe.
When we got inside the theater, we asked an usher where we should go for our seats. She took a look at our tickets, and said, “Oh! These are good seats. You’re in the Grand Suites. Up the stairs.”
We felt pretty special walking up the stairs. We were even told that we could use the special Grand Suites coat room, lounge, and bathrooms (which, by the way, WERE nicer than the regular ones BUT I was slightly disappointed that they did not have hand lotion).
We grabbed some ginger ales with lime and headed for our seats. Front row balcony, nearly center stage. An amazing, enjoyable, and extremely comfortable way to spend 2 1/2 hours.
The concert was fantastic. Necco is already begging me to take her to see them “the next time.” Who wouldn’t want to see this:
Since cameras were not allowed during the show, I made sure to take at least one of the two of us, utilizing the bar’s mirror so that we could get the after-show bagpipe player in the background.
When we got back home around midnight, I found my wallet laying in the street outside Safire’s house, where I had parked my car so that we could drive together in Safire’s van. Amazingly, everything was still inside–cash, cards, and all. It was a miracle.
If you’re interested in Celtic Woman’s new CD, be sure to visit my Celtic Woman giveaway post, where I’m not only giving away a Deluxe Edition of the CD, but other Celtic Woman prizes as well!
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I like your post m8 3) I’ll surely be peeping into it again soon! ;)
Can I tell you that I am just pumped now to go see these ladies in concert! So awesome you found your wallet…I bet you were losing your mind until you found it. What a life saver.
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You would have enjoyed it….but Monday and Tuesday are a little bit trickier to work out vs a Saturday night. Sorry you couldn’t go!
It was such a fun night! And, yes, thank goodness I found my wallet. It would have put a damper on the evening!
I turned around and saw our reflections in the mirror and HAD to stop to take a picture! :)
Me too! Having to come home and call to cancel my license and debit card would not have been a great ending to the night!
Not to knock your faith in humanity….but I’m almost positive that if someone had seen my wallet, it would have been gone. I think the darkness was on my side. ;)
There was a group of older men in the second row, right by the stage who were HUGE fans of the fiddle player. It was so cute. They were dressed up in fan club attire and had their signed pictures in a flip-book. ;)
Act fast! The tickets sell out fast (or so I’ve heard) but they are so worth it!!
I was shocked that my wallet was still there. I must have looked inside 3 times to make sure my ID, CC, and cash really were in there!
I’ve heard taht their shows do sell out pretty fast. Our concert was packed!
I’m so happy that you found your wallet! Amazing that nothing was missing.
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I bet it was a great concert and you caught some cool shots too. The Celtic Woman are amazing. Their voices are so heavenly.
Happy WW!
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I’m glad you had so much fun!!
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I’m sure bummed I passed on that opportunity. They were only here on Monday and Tuesday and I couldn’t swing a sitter.
So glad you had a good time…and found your wallet.
Sounds like an awesome time! So glad you enjoyed it. And REALLY AWESOME that you found your wallet with everything in tack. What a blessing!
Oh how fun! You got some great shots, too – love the mirror one! And how cool that your wallet was still safe and sound in the street! :)
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What an awesome night. Glad it ended on a high note as well. :)
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Glad you had such a great time. Just stopping by from Angie’s place. :)
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Looks like you had a great time! I’m jealous!! And so lucky that you found your wallet!!
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Hearing stories like that sort of restores my faith in humanity!
That concert looks like it was amazing!
I can see why. They have the most beautiful voices.
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Wow, sounds like an amazing performance. The photo of the stage is amazing. I’m so glad you found your wallet intact!
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My husband watches them on PBS constantly! I think he has a crush on the one that plays the fiddle :) They do have beautiful voices, but I cant sit and watch them on TV. I’m sure it would be an amazing concert though.
Glad you found your wallet and every thing in it!!!
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Ok a friend just asked me if I had ever heard of Celtic Woman and Hello? I’m a PBS junkie and who hasn’t. You’ve totally got me convinced to go to the concert. Now only to find tickets!
Thanks! Glad your identity wasn’t stolen!
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Wow!! I am super impressed that your wallet was still there – with everything inside. That is awesome!! The concert looks fun. I would have loved it. :)
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Oh so jealous! I tried to get tickets the last time they were in Philly and they sold out in a flash!
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Maybe that’s why I’ve been getting so much done this week. ;)
I don’t go to concerts very often (as long as you’re not counting the free summer concerts in the park with the kids…). It was quite the experience!!
I’m SO glad I found my wallet. It really was an amazing night!
I’m so glad we could go together! And thanks for driving. And having the money for parking and a ginger ale. :)
Isn’t it amazing?! Seriously, considering the neighborhood, the fact that it was a Saturday night….it’s all a miracle!
The Favorite THings widget is something that’s int he development stages. I’m helping them test it out. After testing, it will be available to anybody, I believe!
Very, very cool. I swear that music gives my creativity a charge.
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Wow, you must have had a fantastic time. That was awesome. Thanks for sharing. Happy WW. Following you.
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I love your photos! Sounds like an awesome show.
I love when something moves you that much sounds like you had a blast I haven’t been to a concert since Will was born!
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Wow! Sounds like a great night! I’m always amazed at Celtic Dancing and Music. Inspiring!
(and glad you found your wallet!)
It sounds like a GREAT show!!
Time of my life that night!! Awesome! And thank you AGAIN for taking me. I’ve been listening to the music every day since.
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What a cool opportunity. I love getting special treatment! And, seriously, a miracle that you found your wallet intact. You have good karma, girl. :)
How fun. I am really jealous that you got to do something so fun. I am also glad that you found your wallet how lucky are you?? Is that My favorite things only for WP ( is it a plug-in?) It is really cool!
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