The Historical & Verdant Sites to See in Ireland

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Published on Thursday, 17 March 2022 16:51

Written by Brad Balfour

 St Stephen’s Green

It’s St. Patrick’s Day, so Ireland is on the mind of people everywhere! Here are some of our picks for great travel destinations in the Emerald Isle:

• St Stephen’s Green: One of the great public parks of Dublin, St. Stephen’s Green makes for a pleasant morning stroll after a hearty breakfast. See its ornate arches, gazebos, and numerous memorials.
  https://ststephensgreenpark.ie/

• Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane: With an extensive permanent collection of Irish artists throughout history, the gallery also houses a reconstruction of Francis Bacon’s studio, making this gallery a must for art aficionados.
  https://www.hughlane.ie/   
  
  

• Powerscourt House & Gardens: For those looking for a day trip outside the city, take in sprawling Powerscourt. Located in County Wicklow, Powerscourt is known for its 47 acres of gardens, which were voted the “3rd best garden in the world” by National Geographic, along with the palatial mansion which dates back to the 18th century. 
  https://powerscourt.com/

• Guinness Storehouse: The legendary brewery in heart of Dublin houses a museum tracing the history of Guinness along with a tasting room and bar overlooking the city.
  https://www.guinness-storehouse.com/

• Trinity College: Steeped in over 400 years of history, Trinity College houses the Book of Kells, a 9th century medieval manuscript along with ornate architecture and sprawling library.
  https://www.tcd.ie/visitors/book-of-kells/

• Dublin Writers Museum: Celebrating the literary history of Ireland, the Writers Museum houses ephemera from James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, W. B. Yeats, Bram Stoker, and more. A perfect site for bookworms and theater fans.
  https://www.visitdublin.com/see-do/details/dublin-writers-museum

Gogol Bordello, Patti Smith & More Put on Benefit for Ukraine Concert

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Published on Tuesday, 08 March 2022 16:19

Written by Brad Balfour

Post-punk sensation Golgol Bordello, along with Craig Finn & Franz Nicolay, Patti Smith, Jesse Malin, Lady Lamb, Marc Roberge, Matisyahu, Stephin Merritt, and Suzanne Vega converge at City Winery New York (25 11th Ave, at Hudson River Park) for A Benefit For Ukraine. City Winery will produce a limited edition, custom labeled wine which will be available for purchase online and at the benefit concert. Proceeds from both ticket sales and wine sales will benefit the Come Back Alive foundation. Since its birth in 2014, Come Back Alive has become the largest foundation providing support to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

For those of you that can’t attend the show live, tickets are also being sold for a livestream of the show.

To learn more, go to: https://citywinery.com/newyork

A Benefit for Ukraine Featuring Gogol Bordello & Friends
March 10, 2022

City Winery New York City
25 11th Ave, at Hudson River Park
New York, NY 10011

Fabienne Delacroix Presents a Nostalgic Jaunt Through Paris at Hugo Galerie

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Published on Wednesday, 01 December 2021 18:00

Written by Brad Balfour

"La Chapelle"

While you’re busy with holiday shopping and the winter cold, you can take a break for a quick jaunt to Paris and the Seine, all while on Broadway. Hugo Fine Arts Galerie on Madison Avenue will be presenting Oh! Les Beaux Jours, presenting the works of French artist, Fabienne Delacroix. Running December 2 to January 2, 2022, Delacroix is internationally known for her charming and nostalgic depictions of France and her paintings have been big sellers since she was only 12 years old. 

To learn more, go to: https://www.hugogalerie.com/

Fabienne Delacroix: Oh! Les Beaux Jours
2 December 2021 – 2 January 2022

Hugo Fine Arts Galerie
472 W Broadway, New York, NY 10012