Celebrate This Pandemic St. Patrick’s Day With These Virtual Events
March 16, 2021 No Responses

Celebrate This Pandemic St. Patrick’s Day With These Virtual Events

What an odd St. Patrick’s Day to be in this on-going state of pandemic. Though we still can’t celebrate in person, at a bar, marching in the parade or even a large family gathering, there are ways to enjoy the...
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A Virtual Irish Poetry Slam For a Very Real St. Patrick’s Day
March 16, 2021 No Responses

A Virtual Irish Poetry Slam For a Very Real St. Patrick’s Day

The Gingold Theatrical Group Irish Poetry Slam live streamed on the GTG Faceook page from 6 pm Various Artists Now celebrating its 16th year, Gingold Theatrical Group‘s Project Shaw made history in December 2009 as the first company ever to...
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Out&About
March 10, 2021 No Responses

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy Here is what I would call a beautiful suggestion and from people that want to do the right thing during this pandemic. I have to grant it to The USA Dance Alliance group who taken on a...
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Through Frances McDormand’s Commanding Performance, The Award-Winning “Nomadland” Explores A Hidden Traveler Community Right In Front of Us
March 10, 2021 No Responses

Through Frances McDormand’s Commanding Performance, The Award-Winning “Nomadland” Explores A Hidden Traveler Community Right In Front of Us

Review by Brad Balfour Nomadland Director: Chloe Zhao Cast: Frances McDormand, David Straithairn, Linda May, Swankie, Bob Wells When I  hit college, lo those many years ago, I met a young Irish Catholic woman— named Eileen, of course — fell...
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Sad Story of a Jazz Great Recalled in “The United States vs. Billie Holiday”
March 3, 2021 No Responses

Sad Story of a Jazz Great Recalled in “The United States vs. Billie Holiday”

Review by Brad Balfour The United States vs. Billie Holiday Director: Lee Daniels Writers: Suzan-Lori Parks (screenplay), Johann Hari (book, Chasing the Scream) Cast: Andra Day, Trevante Rhodes, Garrett Hedlund When I decided to view The United States vs. Bill...
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Out&About
March 3, 2021 No Responses

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy I am so proud to know that The Irish Examiner USA is reaching all across the United States of America in the Irish communities. A lovely lady call Joan Moody has sent me a piece on the...
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March Madness or a Return to Sanity as The Pandemic Recedes — Sort Of
March 3, 2021 No Responses

March Madness or a Return to Sanity as The Pandemic Recedes — Sort Of

News and Reflections by Brad Balfour It’s the beginning of March 2021, nearly one year after I got coronavirus, that is COVID 19. I lay on my couch, now a covid long-hauler, a victim of a year-long down turn in...
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The Netflix Series “Peaky Blinders” Is The Criminal Alternative To “Downton Abbey” And Perfect for The Binge
February 24, 2021 No Responses

The Netflix Series “Peaky Blinders” Is The Criminal Alternative To “Downton Abbey” And Perfect for The Binge

Reflections by Brad Balfour Peaky Blinders Creator/writer: Steven Knight Executive Producer: Caryn Mandabach Cast: Cillian Murphy, Helen McCrory, Paul Anderson, Sophie Rundle, Finn Cole, Kate Phillips, Natasha O’Keeffe, Aidan Gillen, Jack Rowan, Charlie Murp...
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Out & About
February 24, 2021 No Responses

Out & About

By Paddy McCarthy Unfortunately I missed the Irish Business Organization’s February Irish Stew Podcast, the latest episode sponsored by The Irish Examiner USA. First, I have to apologize to John Lee, President and all the members as I was involved...
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Out&About
February 17, 2021 No Responses

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy I just got my first vaccination jab on Saturday last for Covid-19 in Jones Beach’s Parking Field 3 on Long Island. I am so glad to get it as it was the first one and the second...
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