8/24/21 IAW&A SALON: An Evening Steeped in History: Factual, Fictional, Personal & Musical

by Admin | Sep 2, 2021 | Essay, Events, Fiction, Literature, Music, Nonfiction, Poetry, Uncategorized

By Maureen Hossbacher Taking advantage once again of the virtual format imposed by the ongoing pandemic, this salon was ably hosted by Lori Cassels, a California playwright and songwriter, who curated a delightful evening of diversion that ran the gamut of artistic...

2/16/2021 IAW&A SALON: Tuneful Valentines For Grannies, Poetic Elegies, And Compelling Theatrics.

by Admin | Feb 27, 2021 | Essay, Fiction, Literature, Music, Nonfiction, Poetry, Theater

By Maureen Hossbacher Sarah Fearon launched the virtual salon by harkening back to the days when we gathered at favorite watering holes. Her essay recalled her stint as a “beverage engineer” in the mid 90s at the Highlife bar.  She followed it with a rendition of the...

9/13/20 IAW&A Salon Goes Transatlantic: “Joy and love when we need it.”

by Admin | Sep 24, 2020 | Dance, Essay, Fiction, Literature, Music, Nonfiction, Poetry, Theater

By Karen Daly A few hundred people on both sides of the Atlantic viewed and raved about IAW&A’s mid-September Transatlantic Salon. Produced and hosted by IAW&A President Maria Deasy and Board member Kathleen Walsh D’Arcy, with Board VP Brendan Costello...

7/20/20 IAW&A SALON: An Eclectic & Entertaining Midsummer Evening

by Admin | Jul 29, 2020 | Essay, Fiction, Literature, Music, Nonfiction, Uncategorized

By Brendan Costello Photos by Dan Brown The Irish American Writers and Artists Salon on July 20th featured new voices and faces and some familiar presenters as well. The range of styles and genres, including music, theatre, personal essay and dance, made for a...

6/23/20: IAW&A 3rd ANNUAL PRIDE SALON: Celebrating LBGTQ Life

by Admin | Jul 1, 2020 | Essay, Fiction, Literature, Music, Nonfiction, Poetry

By Karen DalyPhotos by Dan Brown As third-time host of IAW&A’s annual Pride Month Salon, Miranda J. Stinson assembled a talented group of poets and storytellers. A writer and publishing professional, Miranda began the program with her thoughts on “conversation...

3/3/20 IAW&A SALON: Powerful Stories, Songs and Poetry plus IAW&A helps Dublin-based Women’s Project SAOL

by Admin | Mar 9, 2020 | Essay, Fiction, Literature, Music, Nonfiction, Poetry

By Karen DalyPhotos by Dan Brown   Co-hosted by Brendan Costello and Siobhán McCourt, the IAW&A Salon  packed the Thalia Studio and rewarded salongoers with an eclectic array of talent and featured a guest from a Dublin community program to which IAW&A...