Irish Studies Program at Hofstra University Events Calendar for Fall 2014 All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted!
Date:
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Event:
Annual Irish Feis and Festival
Admission:
$10 per person; children under 16 free as long as they are accompanied by an adult
Time/Location:
9am-6pm; north campus rugby fields
Description:
The Irish Studies Program at Hofstra is proud to host and to support the Nassau County Ancient Order of Hibernians in presenting its annual Irish Feis and Festival. The Feis is a celebration of Irish culture and history. The day features traditional dance and piping competitions, a marketplace, plus Irish language and Gaelic sports workshops.
Sponsors/Info.:
Nassau County Ancient Order of Hibernians. For information, contact (646) 481-3347.
Date:
Monday, September 22, 2014
Event:
Public Talk: The Lessons My Father Taught Me
Time/Location:
4:30-6pm, Cultural Center Theater (directly across from Axinn Library entrance))
Description:
Irish native and locally-based poet John Brennan will read and reflect upon selected works related to spirituality, family, and exploring one’s place in the world. Books available for purchase and signing after the talk.
Date:
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Event:
Reel Ireland Film Series and LGBT Month: Breakfast on Pluto
Time/Location:
6pm-8pm, 246 East Wing Axinn Library (2nd Floor of the Axinn Library)
Description:
Directed by Neil Jordan, based on the Patrick McCabe novel, and starring Cillian Murphy and Stephen Rea. The film focuses upon the life journey of a trans woman and explores the relationship between identity, violence, and exclusion. Discussion to be facilitated by Professors Maggie Burke and Greg Maney.
Co-Sponsors/Info.:
Multicultural and International Student Programs Office, LGBT Studies, and the Center for Civic Engagement.
For more information, contact Dr. Gregory Maney (516 463-6182; Gregory.M.Maney@hofstra.edu) -- over --