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Healy was a 'pioneer' artist Healy was a 'pioneer' artist
Stained glass artist Michael Healy had “three transformative strokes of good fortune in his life,” according to his biographer David Caron. But bef...
McElwain's beautiful book is outgrowth of 2014 album McElwain's beautiful book is outgrowth of 2014 album
Lots to congratulate folks for this week! We start with the friends and family of the great musician and scholar Mick Moloney, who last week was aw...
Salon celebrates McCourt's legacy Salon celebrates McCourt's legacy
Tuesday’s IAWA salon began with a big hurt. Malachy McCourt, IAWA co-founder, raconteur, author, and singer of all things Irish, had passed away th...
Friendship inspires a musical Friendship inspires a musical
Imagine you go into the attic to look for something in a box. Then you find a picture of somebody, which in turns reminds you of somebody else or s...
He can't go home again He can't go home again
With a longing look back in the early morning rain, the Irish Repertory Theatre’s revival of “Philadelphia, Here I Come!” waves one more heavy-hear...
Tome throws spotlight on band competition's history Tome throws spotlight on band competition's history
Folks, have you heard? Registration for Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Fleadh is open! Yes, open! The area’s only Fleadh Cheoi...
Springtime Sweets Springtime Sweets
While desserts are a year-round affair, there’s something special about springtime sweets surrounded by flowers, Easter eggs, and first-of-the-seas...
1st Irish moves to springtime 1st Irish moves to springtime
“Why not?” That’s Mick Mellamphy’s go-to reply when asked about the decision to move a theatre festival from the new year to springtime? “Why not c...
Cork City duo's wonderful album of gorgeous music Cork City duo's wonderful album of gorgeous music
Hey, it’s after St. Patrick’s Day, but everyone still seems to be talking about the proud Corkman Cillian Murphy these days. And for good reason, t...
Hannigan at IAC this week Hannigan at IAC this week
Lisa Hannigan, music's prolific "Passenger," is making a stop-over in the States this week, with a handful of new tunes in tow. Fans of Hannigan ha...
Counting Down, Pt. 2, Soon to be St. Patrick's Favorites Counting Down, Pt. 2, Soon to be St. Patrick's Favorites
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner; and you know what that means! It’s time to pull out your most treasured Irish recipes to serve up on ...
Officer of the law Officer of the law
A cop eating a pizza. It may be a commonplace sight, but in the context a vivid one that has stayed long in the memory. It’s a Bronx scene that Dep...

 

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