1/7/20 IAW&A SALON: Ringing In The New Year With Ukes, Not Nukes.

by Admin | Jan 14, 2020 | Dance, Essay, Fiction, Literature, Music, Nonfiction, Poetry, Theater

By Maureen Hossbacher Photos by Jay Wanczyk Brendan Costello The piano stylings of Matthew Paris welcomed a capacity turnout as they gathered at the Thalia Studio, for the first Salon of the new year, curated and hosted by Brendan Costello. In the wake of U.S. drones...

12/17/19 IAW&A SALON: IAW&A Celebrates at the Cell: Christmas Festivities and Cheers for Outgoing Officers

by Admin | Jan 9, 2020 | Dance, Essay, Fiction, Literature, Music, Nonfiction, Poetry, Theater

By Karen Daly Photos by Dan Brown IAW&A Ends 2019 in Style and with Spirit The two Irish American Writers & Artists salons in December showcased the range of vibrant talent our members and guests bring to our events. The first was on December 3rd at the...

12/3/19 IAW&A SALON: Stars for the Top of Our Trees

by Admin | Jan 7, 2020 | Essay, Fiction, Literature, Nonfiction, Poetry, Theater

By Brendan Costello Photos by Christopher Booth The first December Salon of the Irish American Writers & Artists brought a delightful mix of music and readings, touching on classic holiday themes as well as some realities of the cultural moment.  Matthew Paris...

11/19/19 IAW&A SALON: Enlightening Work about Food & Drink On the Menu

by Admin | Nov 27, 2019 | Fiction, Film, Literature, Music, Nonfiction, Poetry, Theater

By Karen Daly Photos by Shae D’Lyn and W. Jay Wanczyk The late November IAW&A Salon at the Cell co-hosted by Nancy Oda and Kathleen Walsh D’Arcy featured informative presentations about food and drink, a tribute to the generosity of the Choctaw, plus music and an...

9/17/19 IAW&A SALON: A Hint Of Autumn And A Little Bit Of Heaven, On A Late Summer Night

by Admin | Sep 23, 2019 | Fiction, Literature, Music, Nonfiction, Poetry, Theater

By Maureen Hossbacher Photos by Gordon Gilbert, Jr New York journalist, Suzanne Gannon, a newcomer to the salon — “assigned the terrifying first slot of the evening — eeek!” — read her amusing parody, “Wanted: Personal Executive Assistant to New...

9/3/19 IAW&A SALON: September Songs & More in a Uniquely IAW&A Night

by Admin | Sep 10, 2019 | Essay, Fiction, Literature, Music, Nonfiction, Poetry, Theater

By Karen Daly Photos by Dan Brown The early September IAW&A Salon at the Studio at Symphony Space offered our unique, surprising mix of drama, monologue, personal stories and music from Sinatra to Irish trad. In honor of Labor Day, host John Kearns read two...