Irish Artist Paul Hughes Forges a Dynamic Presence at the 2024 Volta Art Fair In NYC
September 12, 2024 No Responses

Irish Artist Paul Hughes Forges a Dynamic Presence at the 2024 Volta Art Fair In NYC

On October 3rd, 2024, Hughes will have an opening night of his “Green is a Myriad” series of paintings in support of UNICEF, at the Royal Hibernian Academy (RHA) on Ely Place, Dublin.
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The New York International Children’s Film Festival Is Back This March
February 22, 2023 No Responses

The New York International Children’s Film Festival Is Back This March

Preview by Brad Balfour New York International Children’s Film FestivalMarch 3 – 19, 2023 Various venues in NYC The New York International Children’s Film Festival, is back again in its live version, running this March 3rd to the 19th, 2023....
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Legendary Painter Vincent Van Gogh is the Focus of Global Immersive Experiences — Now In NYC
August 5, 2021 No Responses

Legendary Painter Vincent Van Gogh is the Focus of Global Immersive Experiences — Now In NYC

Trend View by Brad Balfour Though there’s no permanent installation in the United States devoted to the immersive art experience, there are several shows in this country extolling a mythic version of Dutch-born painter Vincent Van Gogh. Ironic too, since...
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A Unique Streaming Service Helps Alleviate Suffering of Those Who Have Lost Loved Ones During the Pandemic and Beyond
July 31, 2021 No Responses

A Unique Streaming Service Helps Alleviate Suffering of Those Who Have Lost Loved Ones During the Pandemic and Beyond

Feature by Brad Balfour During the pandemic lockdown, various technologies came to the rescue. Many felt they couldn’t survive without their devices, phones or laptops. Streaming services reigned supreme and Amazon provided every product possible. So Christo...
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Director/Musician Questlove Takes The Recordings of a 50-Year-Old Concert And Makes a Film and Manifesto
June 30, 2021 No Responses

Director/Musician Questlove Takes The Recordings of a 50-Year-Old Concert And Makes a Film and Manifesto

Report by Brad Balfour Back in 1969, The Woodstock Music Festival captured the world’s imagination. At virtually the same time, 100 miles away, Harlem hosted a music festival which was so totally overlooked that filmmaker Hal Tulchin — who recorded...
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The Long Journey Behind This Summer’s Hot Film, “In The Heights,” Is Revealed by Its Two Lead Actresses
June 23, 2021 No Responses

The Long Journey Behind This Summer’s Hot Film, “In The Heights,” Is Revealed by Its Two Lead Actresses

Story by Brad Balfour Preceding its world premiere at The 2021 Tribeca Festival, the musical celebration, In The Heights, enjoyed a special screening for the influencer set at the AMC 42nd St. the night before. Both the film — and...
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With His Novel “Rockaway Blue” Out, Former Wexfordian Larry Kirwan Keeps His Multi-Hyphented Status Alive
May 5, 2021 No Responses

With His Novel “Rockaway Blue” Out, Former Wexfordian Larry Kirwan Keeps His Multi-Hyphented Status Alive

Q&A by Brad Balfour Rockaway Blue Larry Kirwan
 Three Hills/Cornell University Press To most who know him, Larry Kirwan has been thought of as the leader of Black 47, a New York-based Irish rock band with clearly left-of-center political leanings....
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With The Upcoming 20th Anniversary of 9/11, One Man Has Come Up With A Special Tribute to Take Place in Dublin
April 21, 2021 No Responses

With The Upcoming 20th Anniversary of 9/11, One Man Has Come Up With A Special Tribute to Take Place in Dublin

Story by Brad Balfour When John Weldon contacted IrishexaminerUSA.com to let us know about his efforts to connect Ireland directly with the 20th Anniversary of New York City’s 9/11 attack, we thought what a great idea. The catastrophic assault on...
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Director Rory Duffy Explores The Intersection of Brexit and Belfast And Beyond in Making The Doc A Fragile Peace
January 13, 2021 No Responses

Director Rory Duffy Explores The Intersection of Brexit and Belfast And Beyond in Making The Doc A Fragile Peace

Interview by Brad Balfour In 1998, the Good Friday Agreement was signed, putting an end to the 30-year conflict known as The Troubles, ushering in a springtime of peace. This peace is now threatened by the specter of Brexit. Brexit...
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IBO President John Lee Offers A New York Perspective on the Global Irish Nation
January 12, 2021 No Responses

IBO President John Lee Offers A New York Perspective on the Global Irish Nation

Interview by Mike Greenly Founded in 1973, The Irish Business Organization of New York was at its inception an organization named The Irish Insurance and Reinsurance Society. The name reflected that its founding members were insurance professionals. As early a...
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