Christmas at Bowne House
The Bowne family and Quakers generally weren’t into Christmas, but these days the Bowne House most certainly gets into the spirit of the season. No...
December 13, 2024
by Irish Echo Staff
'Breathtaking look' at Jackie
A December 1958 issue of Time magazine focused on six likely Democratic candidates for the U.S. presidency in 1960 and also the “Hopefuls’ Helpmate...
December 12, 2024
by Peter McDermott
Culture
Belfast's artist's evocative paintings resonate with the Iowa Irish
A Belfast artist's images of Ireland of old are striking a chord with Irish American art lovers in Prairie Country. And now doctor-turned-painter A...
December 11, 2024
by Máirtín Ó Muilleoir
Giving thanks in many languages
I was thrilled to accept an invitation from new friends and neighbors Lori and Mark to what turned out to be an international Thanksgiving. Celebra...
December 11, 2024
by Maura Mulligan
Culture
BOOKS: Through the eyes of three pioneers, the hard road to the American dream reimagined
Charles Paul Collins' first novel, 'The Remembering: Of Leather and Stone' is a compelling odyssey across 150 years of American history as told thr...
December 11, 2024
by Charles Paul Collins
Quinn album packs a punch
In the media yoke this week is “Fleadh Town,” the newest album from bodhrán player Damien Quinn. “Fleadh Town” grew out of a performance and has be...
December 09, 2024
by Daniel Neely
Recalling hot summer days
Irish American Writers & Artists’ November salon packed the private room at The Ellington restaurant on Broadway and 105th Street on the 19th of th...
December 06, 2024
by Karen Daly
McDermott for 92nd Street Y
Novelist Alice McDermott will discuss the art of fiction at the 92nd Street Y, New York, on Monday, Dec. 16, at 7:30, in an online and in person ev...
December 06, 2024
by Irish Echo Staff
South Shore photo contest, exhibit
The South Shore Irish Heritage Trail’s Photo Contest and International Exhibition is Open for Entries! And the theme is “Trasna.” This is an Intern...
December 06, 2024
by Irish Echo Staff
'Big Three' Make Holiday Return
You’ve barely cleared the table of the leftovers from last week’s Thanksgiving meal, and it’s already time to start thinking about preparations for...
December 05, 2024
by Margaret M. Johnson
It's cold outside, so go see a play
Between plummeting temperatures and 4 p.m. sunsets, winter in New York is not for the thin-skinned. Take it from an Irishman -- who moved here unde...
December 04, 2024
by Cal Dillon
A couple of crowdpleaser ideas for the Christmas trad gift list
Are we ready for the holiday season, folks? Because from here on out it’s the time you’ll have sounds to hear and choose from, and you might just f...
December 03, 2024
by Daniel Neely