IAW&A Salons
The IAW&A salons will resume in 2013 on Tuesday January 8 at The Thalia, 2537 Broadway (96th St), NYC and on Tuesday January 22 at The Cell, 338 W. 23rd Street (between 8/9 avenues), NYC. Both will begin at 7pm sharp.
I was in attendance at the most recent Cell salon on Dec. 18th and was astounded by the sheer breadth of talent. What had begun as a simple reading series has now grown into a dizzying artistic experience that encompasses prose, poetry, theatre, performance art, music, song and dance. The ingenuity and innovation of our member/presenters never faltered and I was not alone in feeling that our salons provide some of the most entertaining evenings in town – and with no admission charge. It was standing room only on Dec. 18th and I have no doubt that soon enough we’ll be taking reservations for attendance.
I might also add that the atmosphere is so warm and nurturing and quite unlike any other I’ve witnessed in NYC or anywhere else for that matter. Much thanks to Nancy Manocherian and Kira Simring of The Cell for providing us with this wonderful theatrical space.
For those who wish to present on either Jan. 8th or 22nd, please drop a line to IASalon@hotmail.com I’ll personally be back at the Cell on Jan. 22nd. I’m sure other members of the board will be enjoying the salon at the Thalia on January 8th.
Meanwhile, out in New Jersey, IAW&A member, Mike Farragher, has initiated a salon at the Irish American Cultural Institute, One Lackawanna Place, Morristown, NJ 07960 that has been attracting a stellar collection of writers, musicians, poets and dancers. The next gathering will be Thursday, Jan. 31st at 7pm when among the highlights Mike and John Liam Shea will read from their soon-to-be-published books.
For more info on the NJ salons contact Mike Farragher at: irishwriter@optonline.net
Best,
Larry Kirwan
