Out&About

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy On Presidents’ Day Irish America 250 launched its New York City Commemorations highlighting the Irish role in building the city and the nation starting with a wreath-laying ceremony at the gravesite of Hercules Mulligan, an Irish-born New...
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Ireland Still Packs A Punch In Washington

Ireland Still Packs A Punch In Washington

Peter Kelly sees St Patrick’s season fast approaching as trans-Atlantic opportunities return It’s that time of year again. Passing the St Valentine’s marker in mid-February prepares for the anticipated marker of St Patrick in mid-March. The trans-Atlanti...
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The 34th St Card Show at The New Yorker Hotel Makes This Sunday a Pop Culture Celebration

The 34th St Card Show at The New Yorker Hotel Makes This Sunday a Pop Culture Celebration

Thomas G. Waites — “Fox” from The 1979 Cult Classic “The Warriors” Preview by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor What: The 34th St Card ShowWhen: Sunday, February 15thEarly Bird: 9:00 AM10:00 AM – 6:00 PMFee: $10 per person$15 VIP ac...
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Out&About

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy Happy Saint Valentine’s Day to all our dear readers ☘ Thank you for your continued support and for being part of our community. On this Saint Valentine’s Day, we’re sending a little Irish warmth your way —...
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The NY Irish Center Presents “Fís Nua/New Vision” — America’s first Irish Language Film Festival In February

The NY Irish Center Presents “Fís Nua/New Vision” — America’s first Irish Language Film Festival In February

Preview by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor A few years ago, the film world was surprised by the ascension of so many Irish actors, directors, below-the-line folks and even a bunch of choice locations (witness the locations used in “The Game of Thrones”...
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Through the IMAX Release of the Live Performance Film “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert” The King Comes Alive Once Again

Through the IMAX Release of the Live Performance Film “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert” The King Comes Alive Once Again

Review by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Film: “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert” Director: Baz LuhrmannCast: Elvis Presley In 2022, Australian director Baz Luhrmann co-produced and co-wrote a screenplay with Sam Bromell, Craig Pearce and Jeremy Doner titled...
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In “A Private Life,“ Actor Jodie Foster Reveals A Psychiatrist’s Traumas and Tribulations

In “A Private Life,“ Actor Jodie Foster Reveals A Psychiatrist’s Traumas and Tribulations

Review by Brad balfour Film: “A Private Life”Director: Rebecca ZlotowskiCast: Jodie Foster, Daniel Auteuil, Virginie Efira, Matthieu Amalric, Vincent Lacoste, Luana Bajrami Featured at the 63rd New York Film Festival (NYFF63) in the Spotlight lineup, “A ...
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Out&About

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy I am starting my Out&About with the news that I am sure we were hoping would not happen, but it did. Yes, the weatherman was right this time as we got the Snow Storm that they promised...
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The Norwegian Feature “Sentimental Value” Offers A Deep Exploration into Family, Creativity and Reconciliation Through Art

The Norwegian Feature “Sentimental Value” Offers A Deep Exploration into Family, Creativity and Reconciliation Through Art

Feature by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Now that award season is in full swing, certain films have unexpectedly bubbled up as the attention- grabbers. One such film is Norwegian director Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value.” With a brilliant cast — which.....
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Out&About

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy I’ve got a lot for you this week in my Out&About that I am sure you will be happy with all the gossip, good and sad. I am going to start with the good news that I...
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