Global Oklahoma 2010 Celebrates Ireland

Arianna LaMae, played by Sarah Bailey, and Flynn Ryder, played by Chris Harris, duke it out in a performance by Storm Warrior Productions. Kelly Harris, who played Ellie Bannon, said this was the first year they played four shows instead of just one. (Photo by Adriana Valtinson)

Martegan the Red, played by Derek Shaw, watches

a duel between Remi Constantine, played by

Mitch McFarland, and Flynn Ryder, played by Chris Harris. (Photo by

Adriana Valtinson)

Mike Hamilton, playing Seamus, and Derek Shaw, playing Martegan the Red, battle during a LARP (Live Action Role Playing) demonstration Saturday, Oct. 2 during Global Oklahoma. Global hosts vendors, LARPers, and musicians annually for a trip around the culture of choice, this

year featuring Ireland. (Photo by Miranda Liming)

The Highlanders Pipes and Drums of OKC perform on one of four entertainment stages at Global Oklahoma.

They were one of many performers at the festival featuring a communion of many cultures.

(Photo by Racheal Miller)

Kyle Dillingham demonstrates that he can challenge the devil to a match with a rousing rendition of Charlie Daniel’s “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.” Dillingham is a strong advocate of arts education in the Oklahoma City area even donating his time to play with the Mid-

Del orchestra. (Photo by Jason Anderson)

Kayleigh Peters of the Hill Irish Dance School keeps her arms perfectly straight as she leaps and kicks as

part of the groups’ performance. The stepdance derives from ancient Irish dance but is mainly done in formal

settings, competitions, and public performances in the modern era. (Photo by Racheal Miller)

Madison Donaldson, Natalie Campus, Lydia

Hill and Kayleigh Peters, the “Hill Irish” dancers

of Oklahoma City performed as part of

the opening ceremonies at Global Oklahoma

Saturday, Oct. 2. The day celebrated Ireland with

many different dance companies, foods, and

crafts featured throughout the day.

(Photo by Racheal Miller)