Out&About
By Paddy McCarthy I am sure that you our readers have read the coverage in our last issue on one of Ireland’s most talented entertainers, the late Shane McGowan who passed away in his home in Dublin. The turnout for...
Visionary Artist/Creator Paul Kirchner Celebrates The Weird And Psychedelic In His Work
One of the special artists I got introduced to was Paul Kirchner. He’d created the “Dope Rider” for “High Times and the comic strip “The Bus” for “Heavy Metal.” He penciled stories for DC's horror line and wrote and illustrated occasional short...
Now in its 27th year, Big Apple Comic Con Hosts A Seasonal Celebration for Geeks and Nerds — The Christmas Con
Preview by Brad Balfour Event: 4th annual Christmas ConWhen: Saturday, December 16th, 2023Where: New Yorker Hoteldoors open 10 am – 7 pm (early admission 9 am). Founded and owned by comic book maven Michael “Mike Carbo” Carbonaro, the show began...
Entertainment News: Celtic Woman, Celtic Thunder & Shane MacGowan, RIP
By Paddy McCarthy Here are two super groups Celtic Woman and Celtic Thunder from Ireland who both have released their latest albums just in time for Christmas. I have covered both these super performers who sell out every venue in...
Out&About
By Paddy McCarthy We are on the way to the Big day, Yes! that is Christmas Day that I love so much. I am sure you all know quite well that Santa is coming though. Now for some sad news...
Legendary Irish Rocker-Poet Shane McGowan Has Died
Obit by Brad Balfour With the death of Shane McGowan, one of Ireland’s and rock & roll finest poets is gone. At 65, long in ill health due to substance abuse, he passed away on November 30th 2023. In many ways...
Musician Grant Maloy Smith and the Indie Collaborative Bring Their Holiday Show to NYC
The Indie Collaborative returns to New York City on Monday, December 4th, to celebrate the holiday season in grand musical style at one of New York’s most exciting nightclubs, The Green Room 42. A cast of award-winning artists from the Classical, Broadway, A...
Out&About
By Paddy McCarthy Before start my Out&About this week, I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving, and ate way too much.I got a message from The New York Irish Center that said that their Annual Toy Drive returns this festive season...
Irish Arts Center’s 14th Annual PoetryFest Opens December 1st
The Irish Arts Center has been a haven for creative minds since the 1970s and one of its long running events is PoetryFest. The 14th Annual PoetryFest, running December 1 - 3, 2023 at the Irish Arts Center (726 11th Ave) brings together poets and bards from bo...