Irish American Heritage Center

- where Irish culture comes to life!

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Memoir Writing Workshop
September 08, 2010 (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
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Have a story to tell? The Center will continue its Memoir Writing Workshop, conducted by award-winning writing instructor, Patricia Cronin.

The class gives budding writers a chance to put some of their memories on paper. The workshop will not only...

Seamus O'Kane and Jimmy Moore
September 10, 2010 (9:00 pm)
(IAHC Event Calendar) (Fifth Province)
Mulligan Stew
September 11, 2010 (9:00 pm)
(IAHC Event Calendar) (Fifth Province)
Memoir Writing Workshop
September 15, 2010 (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
(IAHC Event Calendar) (Classes )

Have a story to tell? The Center will continue its Memoir Writing Workshop, conducted by award-winning writing instructor, Patricia Cronin.

The class gives budding writers a chance to put some of their memories on paper. The workshop will not only...

Gerry Haughey
September 17, 2010 (9:00 pm)
(IAHC Event Calendar) (Fifth Province)
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Cultural Arts
Seanachai Theatre PDF Print E-mail

Seanachai Theatre is a resident theatre company at the IAHC.

The mission of Seanachaí Theatre Company is to create compelling productions and programs that focus the energy of artists towards the common goal of exceptional storytelling. To achieve this end, Seanachaí strives to provide an atmosphere where all theatre artists - actors, playwrights, directors and designers - have the support and assurance to collaborate openly.
 
Art Gallery PDF Print E-mail

 

The beautiful IAHC Art Gallery, located on our Second Floor Arts Wing, hosts as many as 10 exhibits per year.

Leonid Osseny:30 views of UlyssesArtists from all over the world exhibit their paintings, photography and sculpture in shows that feature Irish themes.

Recent exhibits have included:
-Impressions of Ireland: 4 Artists Paint Ireland showcasing the paintings of Kate Tully, Margaret Tully Nicosia, Michael Latala and Fran Mazur
-From Ancient Earth, a mixed media show, including the work of Dan Addington, Alice McMahon White and Patrick May
-Contemporary American Celtic, New Visions 2007, a traveling Celtic Art exhibit, featuring artists Jen Delyth, Patrick Gallagher, Kelly Kerin, Cindy Matyi and Steve O’Loughlin.

One of the most popular annual exhibits is the Samhain/Day of the Dead exhibit, a mixed media group showthat celebrates thefestivals, Samhain and Day of the Dead. This year’s participating artists included Pauline Kochanski, Sean Culver, Charlie Thorne, Laura Coyle, Kim Laurel, Fletcher Hayes, Lourdes Guerreo, Miguel Lopez-Lemus and Kara Fleming.

To contact curator, Frank Crowley, call 773-612-6584.

Samhain/Day of the Dead Show 2005
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Poetry Readings and Literary lectures PDF Print E-mail

The Cultural Committee hosts periodic poetry readings and literary lectures throughout the year.
For information on any of our cultural programming, contact Tom Boyle at 773-282-7035 ext. 10 or via email.
 
Trad Music Open Session PDF Print E-mail

All musicians and music lovers are welcome to join in or listen to live traditional music at the IAHC's Open Session. The session is Wednesday night at 7:30pm in room 302. Players of any level are welcome.

This session is one of Chicago's oldest sessions and has been around for more than 20 years. Grab your instrument or pull up a chair and listen to some of the finest local musicians around.
 
Academy of Irish Music PDF Print E-mail

The Academy of Irish Music students meet weekly at the IAHC. Group classes and private lessons are available for flute, whistle, bodhran, fiddle, viola and cello. Students are divided into junior, intermediate and senior ensemble groups based on ability, experience and instrumental needs.

Students come from all over Chicagoland. Most participate in school bands and orchestras and many are Suzuki-trained. These kids really enjoy what they learn and for them playing music is all about fun!
The students of the Academy compete individually and as group at the Midwest Fleadh Cheoil, the qualifying competition for the All-Ireland music competition held each year in late August.

The Academy also offers adult lessons on a variety of instruments by Noel Rice.
Contact: Director Noel Rice at 847-564-1338 or visit their website at www.academyofirishmusic.org.
 
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