Treehouse to host ‘Robert Burns Night’ with Celtic Magic

The Ploughman Poet.

The Bard of Ayrshire.

The National Poet of Scotland.

“The Greatest Scot of All Time,” according to a 2009 Scottish Television Poll (sorry, William Wallace).

All this praise and more has been heaped upon the memory of Robert Burns since his death at the age of 37 in 1796. Heck, even the man’s Wikipedia page can’t help but fawn: “Celebration of his life and work became almost a national charismatic cult during the 19th and 20th centuries, and his influence has long been strong on Scottish literature.”

The liveliest stage in Lynwood will celebrate the storied Scottish scribe’s birthday at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, as the Treehouse Café rolls out haggis, plenty of tartan, toasts, bagpipes and even a special Scotch ale by Bainbridge Island Brewing.

The night begins with some pipe music, followed by the traditional haggis ceremony at 7:30 p.m., officiated by Pipe Sergeant J. Craig Thorpe.

After that, haggis is served, complete with tatties (mashed potatoes) and neeps (large, yellow rutabagas), to be accompanied by more pipes and plenty of toasts. The evening will culminate with a performance of Burn’s perhaps best known work: “Auld Lang Syne.”

The music will be performed by Celtic Magic, “your official local Celtic band.”

Tickets for this 21-and-old party are on sale now. The cost is $15, haggis is included. Visit www.treehousebainbridge.com to purchase.