It will take place in 2 sessions on Wednesday evenings in both Dublin and New York City on May 30 and June 6, 2018. In the first session, groups will independently create work exploring the question through games, theatre exercises, group dialogue, and reflection. The work created will then be exchanged with the international partner […]
Heather Maloney and David Keenan will perform as a part of the SongLives series on June 8 at Irish Arts Center. SongLives showcases Ireland and North America's most exciting contemporary singer-songwriters. Massachusetts-based folk and indie rock singer-songwriter Heather Maloney has bene likened to Joni Mitchell and Lucinda Williams. She performs at SongLives on June 8 […]
From the stately entrance of Buck Mulligan to the breathtaking Molly Bloom soliloquy, we return to the source and dedicate the entire evening solely to the brilliance of Ulysses. Symphony Space's celebration of James Joyce's masterpiece will feature a whirlwind tour through the first 17 episodes and a chorus of Mollys with a cavalcade of […]
A joyful celebration of culturally rich musical traditions from Ireland and the Gulf of Mexico.
Irish Arts Center (IAC), the multidisciplinary center dedicated to bringing people of all backgrounds together through the excellence and dynamism of Irish arts and culture, this year creates a thrilling intersection of musical traditions from Ireland and the Gulf of Mexico for its annual Winter Solstice Celebration (December 14 at Symphony Space). The beloved holiday […]
The beguiling Inni-K performs a candlelit concert for audiences of all ages to celebrate Imbolc—the ancient Celtic festival honoring the coming of the spring equinox—with multimedia artist Gregory Corbino bringing the afternoon’s suantraí (lullabyes) and spirited tunes to life through captivating visual stories. Hot chocolate, candle-making, and song-inspired craft stations await the audience after the […]
“An impressive collection of effervescent folk pop with big slabs of smile-inducing tracks.” — Irish Times “More than just indie-folk: be ready to dive into her mysterious world.” — RTÉ Dublin-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Inni-K (Eithne Ní Chatháin) entrances Irish Arts Center audiences with the meticulous vocals, percussion, and musicianship from her exquisite debut album, […]
Hosted by renowned musician-folklorist Mick Moloney, our 7th annual Celtic Appalachian Celebration returns to Symphony Space as part of the citywide Migrations series presented by Carnegie Hall. This rousing concert of traditional, old-time, and American folk music explores the shared lineage of Irish, West African, and Appalachian traditions, with performances by the Green Fields of […]
"Warm, funny, respectful and irreverent." —The Irish Times Celebrated Irish dance artist Colin Dunne confronts the music of virtuoso Irish fiddle player Tommie Potts (1912—1988), whose iconic 1972 album The Liffey Banks—heralded for its melancholy and irregular rhythms—is widely considered unfit for dance. Collaborating with director Sinéad Rushe and composer/sound designer Mel Mercier, Dunne delivers […]
Our 13th annual holiday gathering returns to its heart and hearth. Mick Moloney, Athena Tergis, and The Green Fields of America gather a host of special guests in our intimate 51st Street home for six spirited performances of reels, jigs, songs and stories in a musical celebration of Christmas and midwinter traditions from Ireland and […]
