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...
April 02, 2024
by Peter McDermott
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...
April 01, 2024
by Daniel Neely
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...
March 29, 2024
by Bernadette Cullen.
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...
March 27, 2024
by Peter McDermott
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...
March 26, 2024
by Kevin Phoenix
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...
March 25, 2024
by Daniel Neely
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...
March 22, 2024
by Margaret M. Johnson
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...
March 20, 2024
by Peter McDermott
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...
March 19, 2024
by Daniel Neely
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...
March 18, 2024
by Kevin Phoenix
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 ...
March 14, 2024
by Margaret M. Johnson
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...
March 13, 2024
by Peter McDermott