by Martin Sheerin | Jan 25, 2023 | Fiction, Literature, Music, Nonfiction, Poetry
By Maureen Hossbacher Gordon Gilbert, poet, playwright and frequent host of the salons, launched the first of 2023 at The Ellington restaurant, corner of 105th & Broadway, by introducing Gillian McCourt, granddaughter of IRISH AMERICAN WRITERS & ARTISTS... by Martin Sheerin | Dec 27, 2022 | Fiction, Literature, Music, Poetry, Theater
By Karen Daly Irish American Writers & Artists held a joyful and meaningful mid-December Holiday Salon, marking a return to our tradition and our first event at the handsome Irish Arts Center. We are grateful to IAC for generously hosting us. Organized by... by Martin Sheerin | Oct 20, 2022 | Essay, Events, Fiction, Literature, Music, Nonfiction, Poetry, Theater
By Brendan Costello Jr.Photos by W. Jay Wanczyk The Irish American Writers and Artists returned to The Ellington restaurant on the Upper West Side for an in-person Salon on Sept. 27, with a mix of familiar faces and new performers, delivering a dynamic and soulful... by Martin Sheerin | Aug 24, 2022 | Comedy, Music
By Brendan Costello Jr.Unless otherwise noted, all photos by John Kwok L to R Standing : Sheila Walsh, John McDonagh, Sarah Fearon, Marian Fontana, Jon Gordon, Karen Daly, Marcia Loughran, Marcus Goldhaber; L to R Seated : Lizzie Donahue, Malachy McCourt and Diana... by Martin Sheerin | Jul 27, 2022 | Comedy, Essay, Fiction, Literature, Music, Nonfiction, Poetry, Theater
Author: James RogersPhotos: W. Jay Wanczyk Maureen Hossbacher hosted another wonderful evening of literature and music at that fine establishment, The Ellington on West 105th Street (serving one of the finest pints of Guinness in town). The evening began with author... by Martin Sheerin | Jun 2, 2022 | Fiction, Music, Nonfiction, Poetry, Theater
By Maureen HossbacherPhotos by W. Jay Wanczyk Gathering once again at their new venue, the Ellington, corner of 105th St & B’way, Irish American Writers & Artists drew a happy and responsive crowd. Playwright Dan Brown was on hand to present an excerpt from...