by Admin | Dec 28, 2018 | Comedy, Essay, Fiction, Film, Literature, Music, Nonfiction, Theater, Visual Arts
By Karen Daly Photos by Cat Dwyer Jenifer Margaret Kelly Co-hosts Jenifer Margaret Kelly and John Kearns presided over a night of special Christmas fare, and the launch of a wonderful new book, The Writing Irish of New York, at IAW&A’s December Salon at The...
by Admin | Dec 11, 2018 | Essay, Fiction, Film, Literature, Music, Nonfiction, Poetry, Theater
By Karen Daly Photos by Cat Dwyer John Kearns The early December IAW&A Salon at The Thalia Studio opened with tributes to two late, lamented rock stars. First up was John Kearns’acoustic version of “Break on Through” in honor of the 75th birthday of IAW&A...
by Admin | Nov 27, 2018 | Comedy, Essay, Fiction, Literature, Music, Nonfiction, Poetry, Theater
By Maureen Hossbacher Photos by Dan Brown Sarah Fearon A warm welcome indeed was provided by comedian Sarah Fearon who hosted the first half of the salon with her singular wit and charm. M.C. Neuda M.C. Neuda, veering from her usual crime fiction mode, led off...
by Admin | Nov 12, 2018 | Essay, Fiction, Literature, Music, Nonfiction, Poetry
By Karen Daly Photos by Mark Butler We had a great turnout on Election Night at the early November IAW&A Salon at the Thalia Studio. For a few hours, we escaped the polls and the media and enjoyed a diverse lineup of fresh musical talents, poetry, fiction,...
by Admin | Oct 23, 2018 | Dance, Essay, Fiction, Literature, Music, Nonfiction, Poetry
By Karen Daly Photos by Kathleen Walsh D’Arcy and Sarah Fearon Miranda Stinson and Brendan Costello Thanks to Charlotte Moore and Ciaran O’Reilly and their associates at the Irish Repertory Theatre for welcoming IAW&A to their stage. Brendan Costello and...
by Admin | Oct 17, 2018 | Essay, Fiction, Literature, Nonfiction
By Miranda J. Stinson What does it mean to be an Irish writer in New York? It’s certainly not a new question—if you’re here reading the IAW&A blog, then odds are you’ve grappled with at least two if not all three parts of the equation—but it’s one that continues...
