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One of the goals of the Irish American Society of County
Will, the principal organizer of the fest is to promote Irish Culture.
Toward this end, we have secured the following activities, as part of
our interest in Irish Culture :
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| Sponsored By: | Manhattan Public Library District |
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| Manhattan Irish Fest | ||
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Come meet the author: Book Signing to be held afterwards |
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| Mary Pat Kelly author of Galway Bay. Kelly has written and directed award-winning documentaries on Irish subjects, as well as the dramatic feature Proud. She's been an associate producer on Good Morning America and Saturday Night Live, written books on Martin Scorsese, World War II, and Bosnia, and a novel based on her experiences as a former nun - Special Intentions. She is a frequent contributor to Irish America Magazine and has a PhD in English and Irish literature. This epic novel follows the main character from her sister's wedding through the famine, emigration and settling in the Bridgeport section of Chicago. |
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| The Manhattan Music Angels is an independent orchestra started in January of 2010. Six girls who have been playing together for the last six years decided to form their own orchestra so they could give back to the community which helped get them started. On violin, we have Natasha Bateman, Rebecca Coutcher, Alena Pacheco, Maddie Stonis and Madeline Torkelson, and on cello, we have Maggie Pluskota. The Manhattan Music Angels are proficient in classical string pieces, as well as fun Irish/American fiddle tunes. They are available to play for your group or function by emailing Donna Bateman . | ||
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For more information, please contact the Manhattan Public Library at 815.478.3987 or via eMail |
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