By Karen Daly At IAW&A’s late September virtual Salon, writer Maureen Hossbacher smoothly organized and hosted a stellar evening of poetry, song, story and history. Patrice Hannon opened with a vivid scene from her historical novel, Black Tom: A Novel of Sabotage...
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...
By Liza EngesserPhotos by Terence Fanning Each year people around the world gather to celebrate James Joyce’s landmark novel Ulysses on June 16, the date when the action of the novel takes place; this day is known as Bloomsday. The IAW&A held our first Bloomsday...
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...
By Maureen Hossbacher Writer/performer and IAW&A Board member, Sarah Fearon, led off our second virtual salon by sharing, from her window, a few moments of her Upper West Side block’s 7 p.m. demonstration of gratitude to NYC’s COVID-19 heroes. Then she shared...
By Mark William Butler Photos by Dan Brown The celebration came a day early at the Irish-American Writers & Artists Fourth of July Salon, a declaration of artistic independence that featured a dynamic group of readers and performers who gathered at St. Patrick’s...
Saturday, February 18, 7:00pm: St. Pat's for All Benefit at Irish Arts Center
On Saturday, February 18, St. Pat's for All will be hosting a benefit reception at the new Irish Arts Center, featuring live traditional music from fiddle master Tony DeMarco, Irish step dancing from the Niall O'Leary School of Irish Dance, refreshments, and an open bar. All proceeds will support the 2023 parade on Sunday, March 5th.
Tickets are $75 or pay what you wish. Booking your tickets in advance is encouraged, so that organizers can get an accurate estimate of numbers.
Sat, February 18, 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST Irish Arts Center 726 11th Ave. New York, NY 10019
Join host Brendan Costello Jr. for an eclectic mix of talented members and friends in a warm and welcoming environment.
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Sunday, Feb. 26, 2:00pm: Salon Imbolc: Celebrate Powerful Irish Women
Join IAW&A's Celebration of Women at the New York Irish Center
It's the month of Brigid, goddess and saint who has come to symbolize feminine power and genius in Irish culture. We're celebrating in IAW&A style: with an IN-PERSON Salon featuring the unique voices of our talented writers, poets and storytellers. Please join us to welcome spring, meet friends and listen to our exciting musical guest – singer, songwriter, and musician Mary Courtney. Other presenters include Honor Molloy, Margaret McCarthy, Bernadette Cullen,
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