gogo Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 For the past week or so, I've been attending events put on by the New College here as part of their Crossroads festival. The festival is an annual exploration of Irish-America, and there's always some good stuff. Tuesday night, I attended a talk by Charles Fanning, a scholar who specializes in Irish-America, and who recently has been involved in the re-issues of James T. Farrell's O'Neill-O'Flaherty books, starting with this one: Last night was Peter Quinn, and forget the RSBFs, he is my ultimate IAABF (Irish-American Author Boy Friend). He wrote one of my favorite books of all time: and is currently hawking his latest: These events are put together by the staff of New College, including co-director Danny Cassidy, whose own book will be out in a couple of months: The festival kicked off last week with a screening of Home, a really lovely documentary about immigration, and specifically New York as a city of immigrants, told through the experience of an Irish actor living there. There are also great interviews with iconic New Yorkers, which shouldn't be missed if you get the chance. On TV, I haven't watched the pilot episode of The Riches yet, but I'm hoping for better than we got with The Black Donnellys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 Oh, and I also saw Translations on Broadway a few weeks ago: Great stuff, but I was fairly disturbed to come across this story while looking for that picture. Now playing, that's an easy one: yay the Pogues! I love that they end it with Muirsin Durkin, I always like to be reminded that my repertoire and the Pogues' have so many tunes in common. Tomorrow is parade day. It doesn't happen often, but I'm very pleased with this year's choice for Grand Marshal of the parade. Mike Casey is one of the coolest labor leaders SF has seen in a while. And finally, even though it's entirely not me, I selected this color for my pedicure this morning: Sadly, it's more of a yellowy piss-green on my toes. Ah well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calexico Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 And finally, even though it's entirely not me, I selected this color for my pedicure this morning: Sadly, it's more of a yellowy piss-green on my toes. Ah well. Foot fetishists highs have now been totally buzz killed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 Aside from providing fodder for the fetishists, I forgot one of the most important things in this thread. Here's the group I'll be marching with in the parade: Hmmm, we should probably update that picture... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hodie Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 I have an irish last name, but I do pretty much nothing for st. patrick's day except wear green eyes -- thank you for taking up the slack for me! And we will definitely require video documentation of you all in the band. Please!? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anodyne Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 gotta keep an eye on those micks. they're likely to burn chicago down again unless you keep them in check! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Preferred B Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 And we will definitely require video documentation of you all in the band. Please!? Yes yes yes! It's so cool that you're going to march. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyflynn Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 The festival kicked off last week with a screening of Home, a really lovely documentary about immigration, and specifically New York as a city of immigrants, told through the experience of an Irish actor living there. There are also great interviews with iconic New Yorkers, which shouldn't be missed if you get the chance. On TV, I haven't watched the pilot episode of The Riches yet, but I'm hoping for better than we got with The Black Donnellys. Not holding my breath. ERIN GO BRAGH, gogo! I march with you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
napoleon Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 boondock saints!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted March 17, 2007 Author Share Posted March 17, 2007 And we will definitely require video documentation of you all in the band. Please!?I'm going to quote the wise Mr. Skyflynn for this one:Not holding my breath. ERIN GO BRAGH, gogo! I march with you! Tiocfaidh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calexico Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Tiocfaidh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sureshot Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Been playing the Tossers all day probably heading here for some pints later Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted March 17, 2007 Author Share Posted March 17, 2007 I never guessed this place would be such a hotbed of nationalism.Did you miss the name(s) on that drum? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calexico Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 Did you miss the name(s) on that drum? Yeah, they are the names of train stations. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hodie Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 On TV, I haven't watched the pilot episode of The Riches yet, Will someone who has watched it please tell me exactly what accent Mr. Izzard is supposed to be sporting? I have absolutely no idea. I didn't hate it, btw! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ms. yvon Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 It doesn't happen often, but I'm very pleased with this year's choice for Grand Marshal of the parade. Mike Casey is one of the coolest labor leaders SF has seen in a while. And finally, even though it's entirely not me, I selected this color for my pedicure this morning: maudie this post is a capsule of why you are the wind beneath my wings:in one post you mentioned a labor leader in your city and getting a pedicure. this is what makes san francisco a great city. UNION! PEDICURE!! two things near and dear to my heart. HOORAY FOR THE PARADE!and, i am going to be picking up "looking for jimmy." great book tips! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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