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10 Years of the Bloomsday Revel

IA Newsletter June 10, 2023

June 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment

Origin Theatre's 10th Bloomsday Revel

For the past 10 years Origin Theatre Company has teamed up with Bloom's Tavern to celebrate the anniversary of the publication of James Joyce's Ulysses with our annual Bloomsday Revel. Join us for a day of celebration on  Sunday, June 11, 2023, at 3:00 pm when we once again see some new faces and visit with old friends at Bloom's Tavern as we all lift a glass to Ulysses! Join … [Read more...] about 10 Years of the Bloomsday Revel

The Return of Paddy Reilly’s

By Mary Cucinell
IA Newsletter June 10, 2023

June 8, 2023 by 1 Comment

New York City's iconic Irish music pub has returned A staple on 2nd Ave for over 35 years Paddy Reilly's Music Bar is known for lively music and great craic, 7 nights a week. Thanks to new owners, Desi Murray, who has managed the pub for the past two years, and Josh Irwin, a longtime customer, that famous reputation will continue. On June 8th the doors of Paddy Reilly's … [Read more...] about The Return of Paddy Reilly’s

Cyndi Lauper’s Remarkable Journey

IA Newsletter June 10, 2023

June 7, 2023 by Leave a Comment

Let the Canary Sing World Premiere Beacon Theatre June 14, 2023, 8:00 PM Music icon, Cyndi Lauper's “Let The Canary Sing” feature documentary will have its world premiere at the 2023 Tribeca Festival.  The screening will take place at the Beacon Theatre in NYC on Wednesday, June 14 and will include a performance by Lauper, the legendary singer, songwriter, … [Read more...] about Cyndi Lauper’s Remarkable Journey

A Taste of Joyce

By Colum McCann

June 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment

The Ineluctable Modality of the Visible Sometimes it seems to me that libraries are the most democratic institutions in the world.  From Dublin to New York, you will eventually find most if not all the great books within the walls of our great libraries. I often find myself in the hallowed halls of the New York Public Library on Fifth Avenue and 42nd … [Read more...] about A Taste of Joyce

2023 Marks the 225th Anniversary of the 1798 Rebellion

IA Newsletter, May 27, 2023

May 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment

This historic, cultural, and civic celebration of Ireland’s history and heritage will be brought to life at a series of events across Wexford this summer An exciting series of events including historic talks, guided walks, a battle reenactment at Enniscorthy Bridge and an immersive experience for visitors with a ‘Rebellion Day’ battle encampment is all on offer in Wexford … [Read more...] about 2023 Marks the 225th Anniversary of the 1798 Rebellion

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