The original manuscript of James Joyce's Ulysses traveled to Dublin this summer to be exhibited at the Chester Beatty Library in Dublin Castle. Entitled "Ulysses in Hand: The Rosenbach Manuscript," the exhibit was organized by the Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia.
Ulysses takes place on one day – June 16, 1904 – in Dublin. In fact, Joyce is said to have claimed … [Read more...] about Hibernia: Ulysses
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Hibernia: Ulysses
Hibernia: Ellsworth Kelly Wins International Award
Irish-American artist Ellsworth Kelly and the Ulster Youth Orchestra were among the winners in the 12th Praemium Imperiale, the world's largest arts awards. The Praemium Imperiale singles out artists in the five fields of Painting, Sculture, Architecture, Music, and Theatre / Film. It is among the most prestigious international honors for artists whose achievements are in … [Read more...] about Hibernia: Ellsworth Kelly Wins International Award
Hibernia: A Twist
on Tradition
The familiar swirls and knots of Celtic design are under renovation – American style. "American Celtic – Beyond the Ninth Wave" brings the Celtic art of 21st-century American artists to several cities across the U.S., including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Milwaukee, Lexington (K.Y.), and New York. The recent resurgence in interest in all things Celtic has drawn many … [Read more...] about Hibernia: A Twist
on Tradition
Hibernia: The Weir
Travels to Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Repertory Theater is producing The Weir by Conor McPherson, one of Ireland's hottest new playwrights. The play will run from October 22 to November 12 at the Steimke Theatre. A story full of ghostly tales and a tragic secret, it has been hailed as "a modern classic" by the Daily Telegraph. ♦ … [Read more...] about Hibernia: The Weir
Travels to Milwaukee
Hibernia: The eircom
Dublin Theatre Festival
For the first two weeks in October, Dublin will once again host a smorgasbord of exciting theater from throughout the Fair City. The eircom Dublin Theatre Festival will offer both epic and intimate productions and merge theater, film, and music.
Kicking off the festival will be Dracula, the Music and Film, a one-of-a-kind production that will transform the National Concert … [Read more...] about Hibernia: The eircom
Dublin Theatre Festival