by Admin | Jun 24, 2019 | Fiction, Irish Politics, Literature, Music, Nonfiction, Poetry
By Karen Daly Photos by Christopher Booth Dedicating the second annual IAW&A Pride Salon to the memory of murdered journalist Lyra McKee, host Miranda Stinson gave an eloquent appreciation of Lyra’s work and showed a short film version of Lyra’s Letter to My...
by Admin | Oct 8, 2018 | Comedy, Essay, Irish Politics, Literature, Music
← PREVIOUS POST NEXT POST → By Karen Daly Photos by Cat Dwyer The first October IAW&A Salon would seem to have a somber theme, with contributions dealing with loss, mourning and remembrance. However, the performers’ talent and variety, coupled with...
by Admin | Dec 7, 2015 | Irish Politics, Literature, Music, Social Activism, Theater
← PREVIOUS POST NEXT POST → By Karen Daly Photos by Alexandra Jakstas The early December IAW&A Salon at Bar Thalia had that magic mix of talent and personalities that makes each Salon unique. The night’s offerings ranged from intensely felt social...
by Admin | Mar 6, 2015 | Essay, Irish Politics, Literature, Music, Theater, Uncategorized
← PREVIOUS POST NEXT POST → “Lots of laughs, great music, and some seriously good poetry.” Author Tim O’Mara By Karen Daly Photos by Cat Dwyer and Mark Butler The IAW&A Salon at Bar Thalia on March 3 featured two brand new book releases, two new...
by Admin | Dec 12, 2014 | Essay, Irish Politics, Literature, Music, Uncategorized
← PREVIOUS POST NEXT POST → By Karen Daly Photos by Cat Dwyer One guarantee of the IAW&A Salon is that the night will never be repeated…that particular mix of artists and forms and audience won’t happen again. We often find surprising threads that...
by Admin | May 9, 2014 | Irish Politics, Literature, Music
← PREVIOUS POST NEXT POST → By Karen Daly Photos by Cat Dwyer Several Irish-born artists joined the first May IAW&A Salon, including one of the “Transatlantic” poets from last month’s event. An SRO crowd, a variety of talent and a fast-paced program,...