Author Carina McNally Crafts a Novel With Mystical Underpinnings about Ireland During Cromwell’s Horrific Reign
June 28, 2026 No Responses

Author Carina McNally Crafts a Novel With Mystical Underpinnings about Ireland During Cromwell’s Horrific Reign

Spotlight by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Book: “Mithim”Author: Carina McNallyPublisher: Mercier Press There are so many tales in Irish history that merit a novel or two, so it’s great to find one about a period in history that needs further scrutiny....
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Legendary Director Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day” Asks the Big Question — “Do You Believe We Are Not Alone in The Universe?”
June 28, 2026 No Responses

Legendary Director Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day” Asks the Big Question — “Do You Believe We Are Not Alone in The Universe?”

Review by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Film: “Disclosure Day”Director: Steven SpielbergScreenplay: David KoeppCast: Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo. Elizabeth Marvel, Wyatt Russell Yes, I know it’s a big e...
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Origin Theatre Company’s New Co-Directors Labhaoise Magee and Aidan Cleary Speak Out About The 2026 Season of Origin Irish Theatre Festival
June 13, 2026 No Responses

Origin Theatre Company’s New Co-Directors Labhaoise Magee and Aidan Cleary Speak Out About The 2026 Season of Origin Irish Theatre Festival

Exclusive Q&A by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Since its founding in 2002, the Origin Theater Company has introduced to US audiences works by over 300 playwrights from such countries as the Netherlands, Sweden, Romania, Macedonia, Norway, Italy, Ireland and ...
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Long A Fixture on the Celtic Music Scene, Susan McKeown is Actively Expanding Her Cultural Repertoire — Again
June 10, 2026 No Responses

Long A Fixture on the Celtic Music Scene, Susan McKeown is Actively Expanding Her Cultural Repertoire — Again

Exclusive Q&A by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Every year, I try to attend at least one day of The Lower East Side Festival of the Arts held at the Theater for The New City on First Avenue. No matter what time I...
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Red Penguin Publisher Stephanie Larkin Helps Unleashes Writer Maureen Reed and Her Series Set in Ireland
June 1, 2026 No Responses

Red Penguin Publisher Stephanie Larkin Helps Unleashes Writer Maureen Reed and Her Series Set in Ireland

Exclusive Q&A by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor & Mike Greenly Born in the United States, Red Penguin Books founder and president Stephanie Larkin has led the company for over 18 years, working with books of all genres and helping people to “unleash th...
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Accomplished Jazz Musician Jay McGuerty Brings His Skillset to Nashville with His New Trio, Cool Riffs
May 27, 2026 No Responses

Accomplished Jazz Musician Jay McGuerty Brings His Skillset to Nashville with His New Trio, Cool Riffs

Exclusive Q&A by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Just as one doesn’t think about the Irish in Nashville, the same goes for finding a jazz scene in that Country Music Town. Nonetheless, Jay McGuerty –– a recent newcomer to the popular...
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The Award-winning Biopic “I Swear”offers An Illuminating Look Into the Strange and Perplexing Condition Known as Tourette’s Syndrome
April 24, 2026 No Responses

The Award-winning Biopic “I Swear”offers An Illuminating Look Into the Strange and Perplexing Condition Known as Tourette’s Syndrome

Robert Aramayo, Maxine Peake Review by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Film: “I Swear”Director/Writer: Kent JonesCast: Robert Aramayo, Scott Ellis Watson, Maxine Peake, Shirley Henderson, Peter Mullan, David Carlyle, Steven Cree, Francesco Piacentini-Smith, Jami...
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Belfast-born Actor Geraldine Hughes is the Pivot Point for “Ulster American” — The Dynamic New Play Currently on Stage at The Irish Repertory Theatre
April 24, 2026 No Responses

Belfast-born Actor Geraldine Hughes is the Pivot Point for “Ulster American” — The Dynamic New Play Currently on Stage at The Irish Repertory Theatre

Exclusive Q&A by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor Probably nobody is better suited to be in “Ulster American,” the latest play being performed on the main stage of the Irish Repertory Theatre, than actor Geraldine Hughes. Born in West Belfast,&nb...
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Extending CraicFest’s Groundwork, Craic Session Returns Featuring Musicians Andrea Magee and Ava McKechnie
April 23, 2026 No Responses

Extending CraicFest’s Groundwork, Craic Session Returns Featuring Musicians Andrea Magee and Ava McKechnie

Preview by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor What: Craic SessionWhen: May 1st – 8pm (rain date April 30)Where: The Wolfhound38-14 30th Ave.Astoria, NY 11103 The long running CraicFest, a festival of Irish music and film, establishing its presence further into the...
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The L’Alliance New York Hosts The Comic Arts Fest 2026 Featuring International Artist From Scotland, France and More
April 21, 2026 No Responses

The L’Alliance New York Hosts The Comic Arts Fest 2026 Featuring International Artist From Scotland, France and More

Preview by Brad Balfour, Arts Editor What: Comic Arts Fest 2026When: Friday, April 24, 2026 – Sunday, April 26, 2026Where: L’Alliance New York22 E 60th St./55 E 59th StSociety of Illustrators128 E 63rd St Some of the world’s most celebrated grap...
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