Presidential Proclamation: Irish-American Heritage Month
"For more than two centuries, America has been made and remade by striving, hopeful immigrants looking for a chance to pursue their dreams. Millions among them were born in Ireland, separated from our shores but united by their belief in a better day. This month, we celebrate the Irish-American journey, and we reflect on the ways a nation so small has inspired so much in another...."
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Irish band FullSet at the National Geographic
Irish band FullSet will perform on St. Patrick's Day at the National Geographic. Further information is here.
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The Keegan Theatre presents A Behanding in Spokane
The Keegan Theatre presents A Behanding in Spokane, by Irish playwright Martin McDonagh, from 16th March to 7th April. Further information here.
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Featured Gathering event: Writing Home Summer School
Writing Home is a two-week summer school in fiction, poetry, memoir, history, geography, visual art, music and theatre comprising field trips, tuition, practice, performance and participation. Established and aspiring writers are invited to participate in a unique and stimulating experience on the theme "Inspired by Landscape".
28th July - 9th August: further information here.
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Irish Poets Ahoy! The Writer's Center welcomes visiting Irish poets
Mon, 8 April, 7.30pm-9.30pm.
The Writer's Center welcomes visiting Irish poets Siobhan Campbell, Ann-Marie Fyfe, and Iggy McGovern.
The reading will be followed by a reception. Free admission.
Further information is here.
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Ambassador Collins presents Certificate Of Irish Heritage to Ambassador Robert M. Kimmitt
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Ambassador Collins, Ambassador Kimmitt and Mrs. Molly Kimmitt
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On 21st February Ambassador Michael Collins presented a Certificate of Irish Heritage to distinguished West Point graduate Ambassador Robert M. Kimmitt.
The presentation took place at the Embassy, at the reception hosted by the Ambassador for West Point graduates and Ireland Reunions. Further information here.
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The Well Below the Valley at WAMU Bluegrass Valley: upcoming shows
March 2: Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill will perform live in studio.
Saturday, March 9: interviews with Natalie MacMaster and Benny McCarthy of Danu.
Saturday, March 16: members of Altan will perform live in studio.
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Dublin: Celtic and Art Music at the Folger Shakespeare Library
FOLGER CONSORT
Early music ensemble-in-residence at the Folger Shakespeare Library
With harpist Siobhán Armstrong, soprano Molly Quinn, and guest instrumentalists David Douglass, and Tom Zajac.
The concert samples the rich array of music from Ireland and its Celtic neighbors, including pieces for bagpipe, harp, and fiddle by Turlough O Carolan, William Lawes, and others.
15th, 16th and 17th March
For further information, please click here. ALSO The Folger exhibition Nobility and Newcomers in Renaissance Ireland is accompanied by a variety of programming, including lectures by Patrick Tuite, Catholic University, on 1st March, and John Killen, Librarian at Belfast's Linen Hall Library, on 4th March. Tickets are free; advance reservations are recommended. Further information here. |
The Saw Doctors at the Fillmore
The Saw Doctors will perform at the Fillmore on 10th March. Further information here. |
