Irish Studies Program at Hofstra University Events Calendar for Spring 2014 All events are open to the public and free unless otherwise noted!
Date:
Tuesday, February 18th
Event:
Artists Without Walls
Time/Location:
2:20-3:45pm, Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center, south campus, California Avenue (public parking in back)
Description:
Artists Without Walls inspires, uplifts, and unites people and communities of diverse cultures through the pursuit of artistic achievement. Through music, dance, and the spoken word, they build a multicultural community that springs from “creative chemistry.” Performers hail from all over the globe including Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, the Middle East, the U.S., and Hofstra University! This event is made possible through a generous grant from the Hofstra Cultural Center.
Date:
Wednesday, February 26th
Event:
Reel Ireland Film Series: Out of the Marvellous
Time/Location:
6:30-8:30pm, Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center, south campus, California Avenue (public parking in back)
Description:
This semester the Irish Studies Program is celebrating Nobel Prize winning poet Seamus Heaney.
The documentary takes an up-close look at the life and works of a humble and profound person. Introduction and discussion facilitated by Professor Connie Roberts.
Date:
Wednesday, March 12th
Event:
Celebrating the Irish Writer
Time/Location:
11:15am-12:40pm, Main Floor of Axinn Library, 1st Floor, South Campus
Description:
Warm up for St. Patrick’s Day by joining us and reciting a short snippet from your favorite reading by an Irish author or with an Irish-related theme. We particularly encourage readings by recently deceased, Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney. Co-sponsored with Library and Information Services. -- over –
Irish Studies Program at Hofstra University Events Calendar for Spring 2014 All events are open to the public and free unless otherwise noted!
Date:
Thursday, April 10th
Event:
Reel Ireland Film Series: My Left Foot
Time/Location:
6:30-8:30pm, Helene Fortunoff Theater, Monroe Lecture Center, south campus, California Avenue (public parking in back)
Description:
Directed by Jim Sheridan and starring Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis and Academy Award winner Brenda Fricker, the film presents a distinctively Irish perspective on abilities and disabilities. Discussion facilitated by Prof. Maggie Burke and Prof. Karyn Valerius. Co-sponsored by the Disabilities Studies Program.
Date:
Friday May 2nd- Monday May 5th
Event:
Sean O’Casey’s Bedtime Story
Time/Location:
7pm, Black Box Theater, New Academic Building (south campus)
Description:
Directed by Professor Cindy Rosenthal and starring drama student Maggie Kissinger. With hilarity and warmth, this quick-moving one-act play spotlights gender relations and sexual norms in mid-20th century Ireland. Sponsored by the Department of Drama and Dance. For tickets and information, please contact the John Cranford Adams Playhouse Box Office at 516-463-6644, Monday-Friday, 11am-3:45pm.
For more information, contact Dr. Greg Maney (516 463-6182; Gregory.M.Maney@hofstra.edu)