The 14th annual Tartan Day on Ellis Island celebration returns April 10-12, 2015 with a new exhibition entitled, "Captain Kidd and the Hangman's Noose." Come learn about the infamous Kidd, born in Dundee, Scotland and quite a fixture of the New Amsterdam (NYC) social scene. Music and dance programs are also being offered free-of-charge! Performers […]
BZH New York presents the Celtic Social Club. The Celtic Social Club released its first album in June 2014 before playing at Vieilles Charrues Festival in July 2014. On May 15, they will record a live and acoustic CD in New York City. THE CELTIC SOCIAL CLUB is a seven headed, re breathing dragon screaming out […]
A weeklong celebration for all ages, with music classes, sessions concerts, dance, kids activities, and more.
Founded in 1982 by Dr. Mick Moloney, Augusta Heritage Center’s Irish Week is the oldest week of its kind in the United States. For 32 years, Augusta has consistently attracted the world’s finest instructors to immerse students in the very best of Irish music, dance, craft and folklore. Evening activities include jam sessions, ceili and […]
We are 'Just Oui", a French company located in Castres, France and specialized in event organization. We create events in New York City following a unique objective : promote the French culture. In August, 22th, we organized an event in a bar (O Cabanon) in New York, it is for a test match for the […]
Professor Tom Bartlett discusses how Napoleon Bonaparte impacted Irish history, culture, and folklore.
Scholars, directors, and writers gather to discuss famed novelist, poet, and playwright Samuel Beckett in conjunction with performances of Waiting for Godot by the Lazare Players at NYU's Skirball Center.
Join us for this free discussion as we explore the complex connections between language and human consciousness. The 90-minute conversation will be moderated by John Schaefer, host of WNYC’s Soundcheck and New Sounds. Author Colum McCann, composer Joan La Barbara, experimental psychologist Steven Pinker, music historian Gary Tomlinson, and other leading thinkers will consider the […]
Monday Jan 25th the Iona Big Burns night from 8pm, falling on the bard’s actual b’day , with Calum Pasqua and Andrew Forbes in charge of the band, Robert Buchan MC’ing and toasts and songs from gentle persons Pamela Jean Agaloos and J.R. Strauss. Haggis, great drink specials and $10 Laphroaig. What could be better.
Free Irish music workshop /concert - Tunes of Old East Galway 2016: with Irish-flute instructor Lesl Harker and uilleann piper Jerry O'Sullivan. Open to all instruments. Bring yours and learn to play a tune, lilt with your voice, or just sit and listen in. Workshop followed by free concert. Followed by session if time permits. […]
