FROM COUNTY ROSCOMMON IN IRELAND TO NORTHPHILADELPHIA By Joanne Ennis and Eileen Troxell Saint Malachy Parish in North Philadelphia is celebrating its 160th jubilee. The first parishioners of Saint Malachy were part of the great migration from Ireland in the 1850s. … Continue Reading
It’s the remarkable longevity of this band that stands out for these five guys. That, and the infectious excitement generated by frontman Luke Jardel (acoustic guitar), who makes it seem oh so natural as he draws the audience in to… Continue Reading
By Jamie O’Brien Marie-Therese McCartin — Another April Day (MTM Records MTMCD001) I wasn’t sure what to make of this instrumental album when it first arrived. I’ll be honest, the first listening did not grab me and as a result,… Continue Reading
By Monsignor Francis A. Carbine On April 13, 2011, Robert F. McGovern entered eternal life. Alleluia! On this date, Bob encountered the “great cloud of witnesses”—servants of God “approved because of their faith.” [Hebrews 12:1] In an interview a few… Continue Reading
Reviewed by Roslyn Blyn-LaDrew So, who needs a closet when skeletons are part of your cast of characters? No matter if they’re somewhat, errm, not exactly disembodied, but let’s say, disarticulated. Isn’t that a sign of our times anyway? As… Continue Reading
Caption: Fiach MacDonghail, artistic director of the Abbey Theatre, in front of a poster for “Terminus” at the Annenberg Center | Photo © Katharine Gilbert By Sabina Clarke When Fiach MacConghail was appointed artistic director of Ireland’s… Continue Reading
By Kerry O’Connor You probably know it well. Tir na Nog, a 6,500 square-foot Irish bar right across the street from Love Park in Philadelphia has been around since 2002. With seating for 320, the popular watering hole can handle large… Continue Reading
Exhibition in Philadelphia at Commodore Barry Club By Sabina Clarke A solo exhibition of 16 original portraits in charcoal and on colored paper, by portrait artist Megan Lawlor is on display now through December 31st, 2011 at the Commodore Barry… Continue Reading
By Roslyn Blyn-LaDrew Where will you be this Halloween? If the run-of-the-mill ooohing and aaahing over your friends’ store-bought polyester costumes has you bored, you might try “Terror Behind the Walls” at Eastern State Penitentiary (2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia). Now… Continue Reading
By Sabina Clarke Strolling through the spectacular exhibition The Quiet Men, now at Villanova University through October 6th, with artist Brian Whelan, the exhibition’s co-curator and driving force, who, for years, toyed with the concept of a major contemporary London… Continue Reading