Latest Past Events

Concert: Spiritual Kvintet, Celebrating the Velvet Revolution

Bohemian National Hall 321 E 73rd St., New York

Join us for the concert of the legendary Czech folk ensemble Spiritual Kvintet to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution. Dress code: semi-formal. Cash bar provided by Bohemian Spirit. Critics regard Spiritual Kvintet as the first and best Czechoslovak folk group. In 1989 the government blacklisted Spiritual Kvintet, yet their songs were played on the streets of Prague…

Arbëreshë

Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò (NYU) 24 West 12th Street, New York City

Organized in collaboration with Prof. Giovanni Braico (NYU). Co-hosted by the Albanian Institute. The Arbëreshë (or Italo-Albanian) people are the descendants of the Albanian refugees who fled to Italy between the 14th and 18th centuries as a consequence of the Ottoman invasion of the Balkans. The Arbëreshë are currently found in scattered villages around Southern Italy and Sicily, and zealously preserve their…

The Blarney Star Concert Series: Loretta Egan Murphy and Friends

Glucksman Ireland House NYU One Washington Mews, New York City

Loretta Egan Murphy with the band from her album, "Beyond the Watery Lane." This one is for all of you accordion lovers. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnpCpcC97GA&w=560&h=315] $15 donation at the door.

$15