Deirdre Ní Chonghaile
at the Library of Congress
Deirdre Ní Chonghaile will deliver a lecture at the Library of Congress on Thursday, 20th September at 12pm. Further information is here. |
Congratulations to Solas Nua on
Irish Book Day 2012
Solas Nua is giving away books by Irish authors today. In addition to giving away Irish contemporary literature at Metro stops around the city, this year Solas Nua is partnering with the D.C. Public Library's Adult Literacy Resource Center and D.C. Library Renaissance to give books to literacy groups.
Congratulations to Solas Nua, all the volunteers and organisations involved, on a great event. |
Irish musician Sean Keane at the Kennedy Center
Irish singer and musician Sean Keane will perform on the Millennium Stage of the Kennedy Center tonight at 6pm. Other dates on Sean's tour in the US are:
Pittsburg, PA at the Map Room Grill and Bar Sept. 20
Frostburg, MD at the Mountain City Traditional Arts Sept 21
Charlottesville, VA at C'ville Coffee Stage Cafe Sept 22
Floyd Va at The Pine Tavern Pavilion Sept 23 |
Irish Network DC event: Whiskey tasting
Subscribed members of Irish Network-DC are invited to a whiskey-tasting event on the evening of September 20th.
Learn about Uisce Beatha (the water of life) - where it came from, and how to appreciate it on whole new levels - in conjunction with Tullamore Dew.
"The last time I turned down a whiskey, I didn't understand the question"
Venue: Fairfax Hotel, 100 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036
Time: 6.30pm
RSVP: Open to subscribed members. To become a member, please go to http://www.irishnetwork-dc.com. |
Nuala Kennedy at the Institute of Musical Traditions
Photo: Louis Decarlo
Nuala Kennedy will perform at the Institute of Musical Traditions tonight at 7:30 pm. For further information, please click here. |
DC Young Leaders Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Celebration 2012
21st September, 2012
Location: 1717 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Rooftop Deck
For further information, please click here.
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Keegan Theatre presents
A Couple of Blaguards
Keegan's 16th season opens on 21st September with A Couple of Blaguards, featuring actors Robert Leembruggen and Keegan company member Timothy Lynch.
A Couple of Blaguards is a two-man show by Frank McCourt and Malachy McCourt.
For further information, please click here. |
CCÉ Irish Folk Festival
The Boyle School dances with the Irish Breakfast Band at the 2011 CCE Irish Folk Festival at the Sherwood Center in Fairfax City (photo: Dan Kaufman)
The 17th annual CCÉ Irish Folk Festival will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2012 from Noon -7pm. Highlights include performances from traditional Irish fiddle players direct from County Donegal, Ireland.
The festival is sponsored by the CCÉ O'Neill Malcom Branch with support from the Fairfax City Commission on the Arts. There will be live traditional Irish music & dance at both the Sherwood Community Center at Van Dyck Park, 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030 and The Auld Shebeen Irish Pub, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030.
Admission is free! Rain or shine.
For additional information and schedule of events, go to www.ccepotomac.org or call 703-919-1031. |
Euronight!
For the fifth year in a row, the European embassies in Washington, D.C. are proud to present "Euro Night!" On Friday, September 28th from 6:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. La Maison Française at the Embassy of France will host the 2012 edition, featuring more than 20 European Union embassies, each showcasing its respective culture, traditions and culinary specialties. Throughout the evening, enjoy live music while taking a tour around Europe, feasting on national dishes and drinks from the open bars - A great way to discover European traditions!
For further information, please click here. |
