The Emerald Isle Immigration Center (EIIC) invites you to a solo art exhibition and sale featuring the work of Colombian painter Alejandro Pinzon. The exhibition takes place from October 23 to November 2 at Artifact Projects,155 Suffolk St., New York, NY 10002 with an opening reception October 23 & 24 from 6-8 pm. Proceeds to benefit Emerald Isle Immigration Center.

Alejandro Pinzón is one of six EIIC Creatives — accomplished artists and recipients of a two-year Creatives Rebuild New York Artist Employment Program grant to the Emerald Isle Immigration Center. 

He principally works in oil, and his pieces reflect his surroundings and everything that inspires his curiosity. 

His solo art exhibition and sale — Painted Dreams — is a wonderful opportunity to see how and where as an EIIC Creatives artist in support of immigration he found inspiration, be it in memories, lived experiences, stories, history, music, customs from his hometown and matters of personal effect. 

The EIIC team is dedicated to serving New Yorkers of diverse cultures from over 130 nations from Woodside, Queens, and Woodlawn, Bronx offices with a full suite of free, vital services. 

EIIC has harnessed the power of creativity to support pioneering artists – and raising awareness of its services among new communities of immigrants in the process. 

Support EIIC donate here: https://eiic.org/support-eiic/

Milled + Made is a new marketplace opportunity for international artisans. Originally scheduled for 2020, the event has undergone a brand reset and will relaunch on October 26 & 27 in New York. This highly curated experience will showcase premier brands of Irish and Scottish origin from the craft, design and food sectors.

What to Expect:

• Unique and authentic goods from international artisans
• Artisanal food, local distilleries, and hands-on workshops
• A vibrant, welcoming space, easily accessible from NYC (just 40 minutes from Grand Central)

Milled + Made, is a joint collaboration between event producer BBNY Group LLC, and ANAM Craft Marketplace, the online B2B trading platform for makers. The two-day event offers the opportunity for brands to connect with buyers from shops, boutiques and other retail businesses, many new to the quality and innovation that Ireland and Scotland bring to the table. There will also be a B2C experience drawing from the extensive consumer base residing in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to further elevate visibility and awareness of featured artisans.

Learn more at https://www.milledandmademarket.com/.

Complimentary passes are available for trade buyers, so come experience this special market firsthand or connect with the brands online. Learn more at https://www.milledandmademarket.com/shop/trade-buyer-registration/.

Irish American Writers & Artists, Inc. (IAW&A) will award celebrated author Alice McDermott with its prestigious 2024 Eugene O’Neill Lifetime Achievement Award on Monday, October 21, 2024, at a cocktail reception and celebration at The Ellington Restaurant, located at 2745 Broadway on Manhattan's Upper West Side.

The event begins at 7p.m. In addition to including the opportunity to see and hear from Alice McDermott herself, the event includes food and drink, and a 1-year membership of IAW&A valued at $100.00!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Alice McDermott’s latest novel, Absolution, was an instant NY Times bestseller, a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award, and named one of the best books of 2023 by Time, NPR, LA Times, Vogue, Esquire and others. Her eight previous novels have been finalists for the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, the PEN/Faulkner Award, the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Kirkus Prize and the Dublin IMPAC Award. Her novel Charming Billy won the National Book Award for fiction. Her stories and essays have appeared in The New Yorker, Harpers, The New York Times, Commonweal and elsewhere.

Alice McDermott joins IAW&A’s distinguished past Eugene O’Neill Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, including Peter Quinn, Joanie Madden, Malachy McCourt, Patricia Harty, Pete Hamill, Judy Collins, Charlotte Moore and Ciarán O’Reilly, William Kennedy, Phil Donahue, Kate Mulgrew, John Patrick Shanley, Larry Kirwan and Dan Barry.

IAW&A's Eugene O'Neill Lifetime Achievement Award celebration is a must-attend party for New York's Irish American artistic and creative communities. Of course, we warmly welcome new friends (including non-Irish folks) and members, as well as Ms. McDermott’s numerous readers, to our wonderful event.

Queen’s University Belfast is delighted to be bringing a generation of global ambassadors to New York City and Boston, to embark on a Gaelic Football (GAA) tour. Supported by expert staff and coaches, the tour will see both the men’s and women’s GAA teams – two of the university’s largest and most competitive clubs – go up against US opposition in New York and Boston. The tour will serve as a key initiative in growing our global partnerships and developing opportunities for academic collaboration, alumni and civic engagement for Queen’s Sport and beyond.

Register for a free ticket at the following link and choose New York.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/belfast-spirit-global-goals-north-america-june-2024-tickets-887541349067

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 is coming to the new Nassau County Stadium! Seven additional matches will follow from June 4 through June 12.

T20 World Cup USA would like to extend a special offer where fans can purchase tickets for select games (listed below) at 15% off when they use this link. 

• Monday, June 3 – Sri Lanka v South Africa
• Friday, June 7 – Canada v Ireland
• Saturday, June 8 – Netherlands v South Africa

Join a book party celebrating the publication of, "An Irish Passion for Justice" - a biography about the late New York civil liberties attorney, activist for civil rights, and politician Paul O'Dwyer - by Rob Polner & Michael Tubridy.

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 from 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at New York Irish Center, 040 Jackson Ave., Long Island City, NY

RSVP at miketubs@gmail.com.

Check out IBO Member John Healy's "It's Good to Talk" podcast about Paul O'Dwyer and this new book.

• Unveiling Irish History: Paul O'Dwyer's Role in Irish-American Advocacy

• Paul O'Dwyer's Fight for Irish Justice Part 2: A Deep Dive with Michael Tuberty

  
  

IBO Member EIIC invites you to join them for a wonderful evening dinner cruise in New York Harbour with live music, full buffet dinner and premium open bar.  Donations will directly benefit their organization's mission.

Click Here for More Details and Tickets

IBO member Kat Bride invites you to Brittany Day 2024 with BZH New York on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Tall Ship Wavertree, South Street Seaport, Pier 16.

In partnership with Region Bretagne and the City of Lorient, with Mr. Fabrice Loher, Mayor of Lorient, our friends at the Association of Bretons and friends of Brittany in New York BZH New York will celebrate the vibrant culture and thriving economy of Brittany, while promoting sustainable cargo transportation by sail.

Highlighted by three captivating segments, the day will be enlightening and entertaining:

1. History: 3 to 5PM : Conference on the Tween Deck FREE — Must Register on Eventbrite. Renowned maritime historian, Dr. Christophe Cérino, PhD, from the University of Southern Brittany and President of the Underwater Museum of the Pays de Lorient, will delve into the fascinating history of the frigate L’Isère, the barge that delivered the Statue of Liberty to New York in 1885. 

2. Cultural: 5:30 to 9PM: COCKTAIL FETE DE LA BRETAGNE / FEST NOZ — Over the course of the cocktail, we'll be showcasing the richness of Breton culture by including both traditional elements - Breton song, biniou/bombarde - and contemporary aesthetics that are open to the world. We will celebrate and promote the richness of Breton culture.

3. Economics and Sports: 7:00 to 7:30 PM: IMOCA AWARD CEREMONY FOR THE TRANSIT CIC LORIENT-NY. We will honor the IMOCA winners of the prestigious Transat CIC Lorient-New York sailing race. This event, which underscores the vital maritime partnership between our regions, will also facilitate discussions on wind propulsion and its economic implications. We will honor the winners of the prestigious Transat CIC Lorient-New York sailing race.

Register and purchase tix here: bzh-ny.org/events/fete-de-la-bretagne-2024/

** Rain or Shine & No Refund ** 

If you are interested in volunteering at the event please contact Kat Bride @ Kat.bride@traveledge.com

IBO Member Concern Worldwide US invites you to their annual awards luncheon on June 6, 2024 at the Rainbow Room.  They are offering a $100 ticket discount for IBO Members using promo code IBO24. 

Click Here to Learn More & Register

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