Origin Theatre Company returns to Glucksman Ireland House NYU for the twelfth annual reading series with works by contemporary European playwrights. On Monday, May 30th, Origin presents Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye by Jim Nolan, directed by Tim Ruddy. Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye is a topical and provocative contribution to the Easter Rising Centenary Commemoration. Set […]
Wednesday June 1st - Fifth Anniversary at Bar Thalia: For this month only, our Bar Thalia salon will be held on a Wednesday. We'll have the space to ourselves from 7 pm on. It's our fifth anniversary at Bar Thalia! Slots are available. Fill out the sign-up sheet to reserve yours: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TLtLBxQV6VPDXCCApa_nfzCwz2Cis7ZG7b40Vq8aQTg/viewform?fbzx=2508501751547103230 The June […]
On 2 and 3 June, 2016 the seventh annual New York-New Belfast conference will take place at the prestigious Fordham University – Lincoln Center. The conference will spotlight the bridges of progress and prosperity being built between the citizens of the two great cities of New York and Belfast, looking optimistically to the future while celebrating our shared past. […]
Irish composer Gerald Barry’s opera The Importance of Being Earnest, based on Oscar Wilde’s comedy, will have its American stage premiere June 2,3 and 4. This production, which was premiered at the Royal Opera House in London, is directed by Ramin Gray and will be conducted by Ilan Volkov leading New York Philharmonic musicians. Reuniting […]
“Gorgeous…emotionally wrenching…delicate melodies and heartbreaking narratives...Reminiscent of Bert Jansch or Leonard Cohen.” — Robin Hilton, NPR, All Songs Considered We/Or/Me is the musical alias of Bahhaj Taherzadeh, quite possibly the world’s only Persian-Irish singer/songwriter. Based in Chicago, and described by NPR Music as “gorgeous” and “reminiscent of Bert Jansch or Leonard Cohen,” We/Or/Me has grown […]
Cillian Vallely, Uilleann piper of the internationally acclaimed Irish group, Lunasa, launches his first solo album at Pier A with an exclusive concert in our third floor Loft. Featuring special guests: Kevin Crawford: Flute, Colin Farrell: Fiddle, Ryan McGiver: Guitar, Patrick Doocey:Guitar, Shane O'Sullivan: Bohdran, Jason Sypher: Bass.
For One Night Only - Live in Concert Tara O’Grady & the Black Velvet Band Click on any image for a music sample Elizabeth Taylor’s features, Billie Holiday’s voice, Audrey Hepburn’s fashion sense, and a combination of Porter’s writing style with a touch of Nellie McKay's quirky lyrics. Tara O’Grady is the full package, combining […]
A Doctor’s Sword Presented by Irish Arts Center and Irish Film Institute Directed by Gary Lennon After the screening, enjoy a talk back with John McDonagh of Veterans for Peace, moderated by Malachy McCourt. Tuesday, June 14 | 7 PM Dr. Aidan MacCarthy’s WWII survival story is simply incredible: He survived Dunkirk and the fall […]
Irish music sensation CELTIC WOMAN celebrates their brand new album, DESTINY, on their 85-city North American concert tour of the same name. DESTINY has dominated the #1 spot on Billboard’s World Music Chart for SEVEN weeks since its January release – their 9th record to hit #1 in a decade-long career, a true […]
