Fox Business News's Gerri Willis, as promised, dances a jig because Bank of America has decided to end its plan to charge debit card fees. Joining her was Irish step dancer Mary Kate (from Darrah Carr Dance) and IAC instructor and fiddle player Caitlin.

Courtesy of Fox Business

Bill Whelan accepting Spirit of Ireland Award at Irish Arts Center Twelfth Annual Spirit of Ireland Gala

Masters in Collaboration IV: Bill Whelan Meets Athena Tergis – Inishlacken

Ireland Day at the New York Stock Exchange

Irish Arts Center celebrated Ireland Day at the New York Stock Exchange and was honored at the Gala Dinner, along with Riverdance's John McColgan and Moya Doherty on March 14.

Bloomsday Breakfast in Bryant Park 2011

Culture Ireland and Irish Arts Center partnered to host an Edwardian garden party at A Bloomsday Breakfast in Bryant Park on June 16 as part of Imagine Ireland, Culture Ireland’s year of Irish arts in America. Curated by Belinda McKeon, over 500 James Joycefans enjoyed delicious Irish breakfast, Edwardian dancers, live period music and readings of Ulysses kicked off by Fionnula Flanagan. 

Masters in Collaboration IV: Bill Whelan Meets Athena Tergis

Our celebrated Masters in Collaboration series continued in November pairing Grammy-winning Riverdance composer Bill Whelan with world-renowned violinist Athena Tergis. This weeklong residency culminated with two electrifying performances in the Donaghy Theatre featuring Olivier Fluchaire and a nine piece orchestra, percussionist Robbie Harris and a dance performance by Riverdance star Mick Donegan. Don’t miss your second chance to see this amazing pair in Bill Whelan and Athena Tergis in Concert this Fall 2011 season.

Annual St. Patrick's Open Day 2010

Every March, the Irish Arts Center celebrates St. Patrick's Day with a day-long event including free performances in Irish music and dance, film screenings, and workshops in Irish language, music and dance for people of all ages!

Colum McCann at IAC's Irish Christmas

Colum McCann joined us as a special guest at our fourth installment of An Irish Christmas, our beloved annual solstice celebration.

IAC PoetryFest 2010: Eamon Grennan

Poet Eamon Grennan was featured in the second annual IAC PoetryFest 2010, our showcase of the best of Irish poetry.

IAC PoetryFest 2010: Vona Groarke

Poet Vona Groarke was featured in the second annual IAC PoetryFest 2010, our showcase of the best of Irish poetry.

IAC PoetryFest 2010 - Paul Durcan

Poet Paul Durcan was featured in the second annual IAC PoetryFest 2010, our showcase of the best of Irish poetry.

Corresponding Approaches
A Collection of Mixed-Media works by John Spinks

John Sprinks exhibition, Corresponding Approaches, was at the Center January – February 2010.

Corresponding Approaches
A Collection of Mixed-Media works by John Spinks

John Sprinks exhibition, Corresponding Approaches, was at the Center January – February 2010.

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Saskia Hamilton reading her poem "Flatlands" at IAC PoetryFest 2011 

Nick Laird reading his poem " Light Pollution" at IAC PoetryFest 2011 

Michael Longley reading his poem Harmonica at IAC PoetryFest 2011.

Michael Longley reading his poem "Harmonica" at IAC PoetryFest 2011

Dennis O'Driscoll reading his poem "Someone" at IAC PoetryFest 2011 

Sara Berkeley Tolchin reading her poem "The Habit of Laughter" at IAC PoetryFest 2011. 

David Wheatley reading his poem "Riptide" at IAC PoetryFest 2011 

Conversation with Michael Longley

Sara Berkeley Tolchin, Dennis O'Driscoll, and Michael Longley

Eamonn Grennan reading his poem In the Kitchen with Yeats at IAC PoetryFest 2010.