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PERFORMANCE

Masters in Collaboration II:
Andy Irvine Meets John Doyle

Performances: September 11, 12 and 13 | 8pm

Live interview with the artists: September 9 | 8pm
Moderated by Mick Moloney

The second incarnation of the IAC Masters in Collaboration series, conceived of by renowned musician-folklorist Mick Moloney, will bring together legendary singer-songwriter Andy Irvine and John Doyle for a weeklong musical collaboration culminating in 3 extraordinary performances.

Premium: $75 (includes premium seating for concert, photo and free tickets to live interview)
Reserved: $50 / $45 IAC members

Interview: General Sale $10 / Free IAC members

IAC members at all levels may book directly through Irish Arts Center and avoid ticket processing fees. Call 212-757-3318 ext. 204 10 am - 6 pm Monday through Friday.

Special discount for our web audience: Use code MCEB5 and get $5 off!

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Cambria/Douglass

The Cambria by Donal O'Kelly
Featuring Donal O'Kelly and Sorcha Fox

 

Frederick Douglass Now
Written and performed by Roger Guenveur Smith

Performed in rotating repertory in association with Classical Theatre of Harlem

Performances begin September 16th.

 

Tue-Fri 8 pm | Sat 2 pm & 8 pm | Sun 3pm & 7 pm
Marathon Performances (both plays performed) Saturday and Sunday

Frederick Douglass is one of the great iconic figures in American history. A confidante (and critic) of Lincoln, forerunner to Obama, abolitionist, women's suffragist, editor, orator, author, statesman and reformer. Forced to flee the United States after publishing his life story, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave, he sought refuge in Ireland.
 
The Irish Arts Center proudly presents Cambria/Douglass, a theatrical event comprised of two great plays that illuminate the Douglass story for our time.
 
FREDERICK DOUGLASS NOW, written and performed by Roger Guenveur Smith, illuminates today’s America with Douglass’s prescient 19th century writing, bringing to life the speeches, letters and editorials of the pioneering abolitionist and feminist with original narratives, fusing Douglass’ era with our own.  Smith's nationally acclaimed solo performance, most recently presented at the Kennedy Center, returns to New York after sold-out engagements at Aaron Davis Hall and La Mama, where it was originally commissioned.
 
Smith’s play will be presented in rotating repertory with THE CAMBRIA, Donal O’ Kelly’s groundbreaking play about Douglass’s historic voyage to Ireland. With false papers—and a bounty on his head from enraged slaveholders—he boarded the Cunard Line paddle-steamer The Cambria out of Boston bound for Ireland where he was greeted like a hero by the Irish people.  O’Kelly thrills with the story of how Douglass’ identity was revealed  aboard The Cambria—placing his life in danger—and how he survived to become what Abraham Lincoln called "the most impressive man I ever met.”

Tuesday–Friday 8:00 pm
Saturday 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm
Sunday 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm full rep schedule at www.irishartscenter.com or www.smarttix.com

SINGLE PERFORMANCE TICKETS:  General Sale $50 / $42 IAC and CTH Members

MARATHON TICKETS (BOTH SHOWS IN SAME DAY -- SAT AND SUN ONLY):
General Sale $75 / $65 IAC and CTH Members (members call 212.757.3318 ext. 204)

Special Discount for a Limited Time! Use code CDEB30 before September 16th and pay only $30 for a single show

IAC and CTH members book directly through Irish Arts Center. Call 212-757-3318 ext. 204 10 am –6 pm Monday through Friday.

Use code MARA60 before September 16th and pay only $60 to see BOTH shows on the same day (Sat. and Sun. only)

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“Run, do not walk, do not mosey, (nor should you jig) to Donal O'Kelly's The Cambria.  This two-person show is a superb evening at the theatre.” —NY Theatre.com

“Roger Guenveur Smith gets it all and gets it brilliantly” —The New York Times

“Entertaining, thought provoking, beautifully crafted . . . a well aimed appeal to our better selves.” —Irish Times

“Seeing The Cambria and thinking about the life of Douglass, I’ve realized how a powerful mind can make anyone powerful." —Brendy Flores, age 18, New Youth Connections.

Fridays at Noon Dance Series: Irish Step Dance
92nd Street Y Fridays at Noon Dance Series

October 16 | 12:00 noon

As part of their Fridays at Noon Dance Series, 92nd Street Y partners with IAC to present an afternoon showcasing Irish dance in New York, including works by Darrah Carr Dance, Solas an Lae, Niall O'Leary Junior Irish Dance Company and Keltic Dreams. The Fridays at Noon Dance series are one-hour, mixed-bill events focusing on the process of creating choreography. This season's Dance Series helps celebrate the 92nd Street Y Dance Center’s 75th Anniversary as one of New York's founding institutions supporting contemporary dance.

92nd Street Y
1395 Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street
Buttenwieser Hall
2nd Floor

FREE

If It Wasn't For the Irish and the Jews:
A Tribute to the Irish and Jewish Influences on Vaudeville and Early Tin Pan Alley   

 

October 24 | 8 pm | Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway (95thStreet)

featuring: Mick Moloney, Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks, Liz Hanley, Dana Lyn String Quartet, Billy McComiskey, Susan McKeown, Gabriel O’Donoghue, Niall O'Leary, Jerry O'Sullivan, The Washington Square Harp and Shamrock Orchestra and Special Guests.

Directed and Hosted by Mick Moloney

New York City’s Tin Pan Alley is known for the music of Berlin, Joplin, Waller, Cohan and others.  What is not as commonly known is that Irish favorites such as "Sweet Rosie O'Grady", "My Wild Irish Rose", and “’Twas Only an Irishman’s Dream” also emerged from this vibrant musical tradition.  For one very special evening, If It Wasn't For the Irish and the Jews celebrates the historic links between the Irish and Jewish people and their contributions to this important chapter in American musical history at the 760-seat theatre at the Peter Norton Symphony Space. 

This all-star concert event coincides with the launch of Moloney’s new album If It Wasn’t For the Irish and the Jews available on Compass Records this Fall.

General Sale $45/$35 | $35/$30 IAC and Peter Norton Symphony Space members.

IAC members at all levels may book directly through Irish Arts Center and avoid ticket processing fees. Call 212-757-3318 ext. 204 10 am - 6 pm Monday through Friday.

Special discount for a limited time. Use code EARLYBIRD when booking over-the-phone or in person before September 16th and pay only $30!

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The Cathie Ryan Band
October 30 & 31 | Donaghy Theatre at IAC
Performance: 8pm

The former lead singer of Cherish the Ladies brings her Celtic Soprano to the Irish Arts Center for two evenings, along with her band guitarist Patsy O’Brien, fiddler Matt Mancuso and percussionist Brian Melick.

General Sale $75 | Please call 914-641-4322 to reserve.

Presented by Irish Arts Center
in association with the
Poetry Society of America
NYU Glucksman Ireland House and
Culture Ireland

IAC PoetryFest 2009

Saturday, November 7            

Readings at 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm

Meet the Poets Reception at 5:00 pm

The inaugural IAC PoetryFest features readings from Ireland’s best contemporary Irish poets:Eilean Ni Chuilleanain,Harry Clifton, Paula Meehan, Thomas Kinsella, Peter Sirr, Joseph Woods, Enda Wyley. The day-long celebration includes afternoon and evening poetry readings, book signings, networking opportunities and Meet the Poets, a special afternoon reception.

Curated by Belinda McKeon (writer, journalist and curator of the DLR Poetry Now Festival in Dublin) and Aengus Woods (New York-based Irish philosopher and critic).

Single-Reading: General Sale $10 / $8  IAC, PSA, GIH Members & Students
Festival Pass: General Sale $18 / $15 IAC, PSA, GIH Members & Students

IAC members at all levels may book directly through Irish Arts Center and avoid ticket processing fees. Call 212-757-3318 ext. 204 10 am - 6 pm Monday through Friday.

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ModERIN: Darrah Carr Dance’s Annual New York Season
Featuring Guest Choreographer Seán Curran

November 13-15 | Friday - Saturday 8:00 pm | Sunday 3:00 pm

Family Show: Saturday 11:00 am

Darrah Carr Dance brings its signature blend of traditional Irish step and contemporary modern dance to the Irish Arts Center stage. 

 

Weekend highlights include a post show salon-style discussion series with Artistic Director Darrah Carr and Guest Choreographer Seán Curran and a specially priced family show.

 

General Sale $25 /$20 members | Family Show: All tickets $15

IAC members at all levels may book directly through Irish Arts Center and avoid ticket processing fees. Call 212-757-3318 ext. 204 10 am - 6 pm Monday through Friday.

Special Discount for our web audience: use code DCEB18 before September 30th and pay only $18.

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An Irish Christmas

A Musical Solstice Celebration with Mick Moloney
Featuring Athena Tergis and Special Guests

December 10- 13: Thursday 8 pm | Friday 8 pm | Saturday 2 pm and 8 pm | Sunday 3 pm

December 17-20: Thursday 8pm | Friday 8 pm | Saturday 2 pm and 8 pm | Sunday 3 pm

 

Join the IAC for the third annual offering of An Irish Christmas, featuring legendary musician Mick Moloney with Athena Tergis and special guests, who will lead a concert of live traditional music and holiday favorites.

General Sale $45 | $35 members

IAC members at all levels may book directly through Irish Arts Center and avoid ticket processing fees. Call 212-757-3318 ext. 204 10 am - 6 pm Monday through Friday.

Special discount for our web audience. Use code ICEB10 and get $10 off!

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Monthly at IAC

IAC Film Series | Donaghy Theatre at IAC

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ronnie Drew: September Song
Produced by Oscar-nominated Noel Pearson
Directed by Sinead O'Brien

Monday, September 21 | 8:00 pm
Running time: 55 minutes

General Sale $10 / $8 members. Click here to buy now or call 212-868-4444

Red Roses & Petrol
Produced by Georgeanne Aldrich Heller
Directed by Tamar Simon Hoffs

Monday, October 19 | 8:00 pm
Running time: 97 minutes

General Sale $10/ $8 members. Click here to buy now or call 212-868-4444

 

Garage
Directed by Lenny Abrahamson
Written by Mark O’Halloran (Adam & Paul)

Tuesday, November 17 | 8:00 pm
Running time: 85 minutes

General Sale $10/ $8 members. Click here to buy now or call 212-868-4444

IAC members at all levels may book directly through Irish Arts Center and avoid ticket processing fees. Call 212-757-3318 ext. 204 10 am - 6 pm Monday through Friday.

Sundays at Seven | Donaghy Theatre at IAC

October 11* | November 8 | December 13 | 7pm

 

Producers Ann Design and Fiona Walsh assemble the best of comedy’s rising stars in this monthly night of comedy.

* Special 8 pm time October 11 only.

General Sale $10/ $8 members

IAC members at all levels may book directly through Irish Arts Center and avoid ticket processing fees. Call 212-757-3318 ext. 204 10 am - 6 pm Monday through Friday.

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EXHIBITION

EARTHMAPPING
Fresco Paintings on Linen
Olga Baunbaek Reilly

September 16 - December 21     

Free Artist Talk and Reception Wednesday, September 23
5:30 pm

Gallery Hours by Appointment
10 am - 6 pm and one-hour before all Donaghy Theatre performances. Call Joanna Groarke at 212-757-3318 ext. 203

Olga Baunbaek Reilly’s frescoes on linen are bold, sensual blocks of color. The collection represents memory fragments of journeys and returns, and explores themes of displacement, perception and storytelling.

TRAVELING EXHIBITIONS

TWO LOVE TWO COUNTRIES
Ireland’s Greatest Generation in America

John Minihan’s photographic study of the Irish who immigrated to the United States in the early half of the twentieth century is now traveling to the communities in which these men and women live. Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern re-opened To Love Two Countries this past February for a spring showing at The Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk and Queens in Mineola, New York, and His Excellency Michael Collins, Ambassador to the United States from Ireland, re-opened the exhibition at the Commodore Barry Irish Center in Philadelphia this past July. To Love Two Countries will remain on view at the Commodore Barry Irish Center through late summer.

 

THE FIGHTING IRISHMEN
A Celebration of the Celtic Warrior
1820 - Present

Curated by James J. Houlihan, this collection of photography and artifacts, which traces the shared histories of Irish immigration and the sport of boxing opened at the Ulster American Folk Park, National Museums Northern Ireland on May 28, 2009 and will be on view through November 30th. Click here to read the Irish Times, BBC News and Belfast Telegraph features on the opening

Ulster American Folk Park
Castletown, Omagh, County Tyrone BT78 5QY, Northern Ireland
+44 (0) 28.8224.3292 www.folkpark.com

EDUCATION

Fall term begins Monday, September 21st. Registration: September 8-18, 2008, 10am to 6pm. By phone at 212.757.3318 ext 209; in person; by mail; or rachael@irishartscenter.org Click here for a complete class schedule

With over 25 classes in Irish language, history, music and dance, the Irish Arts Center offers an amazing opportunity for students of culture from all backgrounds to delve deeper into the Irish arts and culture.

Ornamentation Boot Camp with Bill Ochs

Sunday, November 8 | 1:00 - 5:00pm

 

 

 

Drawing on over thirty-five years of teaching experience, Bill Ochs, our resident wind instrument expert, will lead a unique one-day master class for tin whistle, low whistle and flute players.

Master Class: General Sale $45 / $40 members, seniors and children under 16

For reservations contact Rachael Gilkey at 212-757-3318 ext. 209 or rachael@irishartscenter.org

 

Celtic Harp Master Class and Performance
with Patrick Ball and Mia Theodoratus

Sunday, November 22

Master Class: 2:00pm to 5:30pm

Concert: 7:00pm to 8:00pm

 

Delve into the captivating music of Turlough O’Carolan, the 17th-18th century harpist and composer, while exploring the various ways to arrange his pieces to bring out the beauty and lyricism of his compositions. The IAC Master Class and Performance series brings the best Irish musicians into the classroom. Performance tickets also sold separately.

Master class: General Sale $45 / $40 members, students, seniors (includes concert admission)

Concert only:  General Sale $18 / $15 members, students, seniors

IAC members at all levels may book directly through Irish Arts Center and avoid ticket processing fees. Call 212-757-3318 ext. 204 10 am - 6 pm Monday through Friday.

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Become a member today! Receive special discounts, exclusive invitations, and help support the future of Irish arts and culture in the United States. Click here! www.irishartscenter.org

Irish Arts Center programs are supported in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs,
Culture Ireland and the New York State Council on the Arts, a public agency.