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February 2024
The 2024 Biennial Juried Exhibit, Near and Far is approaching fast. Now is the time to register your submission. All art mediums - painting, photographs, watercolors, fabric, calligraphy, mixed media, pastel, oil pastel, color pencil, pen and ink, and collage are welcome. Judging will be based on artwork sent via email
Find out moreMarch 2024
The Genealogist is in! Start or continue your journey into your family's history with the Irish American Heritage Center! Classes start in September. Would you like to start out with a one-on-one consultation with our chief Genealogist? Go to Genealogy Information. $50 for a private consultation. The Family Tree -
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The Great Irish Book Club at the Irish American Heritage Center returns with new selections to intrigue any readers, but with an Irish spirit! Beginning September 9th, our Club will meet once a month, Saturdays from 2:00pm to 3:30pm. There are no fees and perfect attendance is not required! The
Find out moreWhat better way to welcome Spring than with the popular IAHC Watercolor class, back again by popular demand! The in person classes taught by longtime IAHC instructor Kathleen Kelly will cover the basic skills of watercolor techniques as well as compositional approaches. This guided approach lets you explore the wonderful
Find out moreJoin session leaders James Conway and Michael Austin this Thursday April 25th, as they are joined by special guest accordionist/pianist Marty Fahey. Enjoy a concert-quality musical experience with long-time Chicago Irish traditional music favorite in front of our fireplace! Enjoy as a guest, or join the session as a musician
Find out moreIrish American Hall of Fame 12th Annual Awards Gala Join us as we recognize the 2024 class of outstanding Irish Americans! Visit www.iahof.org for more information on the 2024 Class of Inductees. This year we welcome Andrew McKenna, Business & Industry; Ed Ward, Arts & Humanities; John McEnroe, Sports; Joseph P.
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Join session leaders Michael Austin and James Conway this Thursday for an unforgettable evening of Irish traditional music! It's a treat not to be missed! Enjoy the festive music in front of the hearth in the Fifth Province! Pub and kitchen open at 6:00pm, the very session begins at 7:00pm.
Find out moreThe Finns are two brothers, Hugh and Ciaran Finn. They create their own modern day folk songs that can sit beside the classics with ease. Their live shows have an incredibly full sound for a duo with banjos, harmonicas, percussion and harmonies shining through along with creating a perfect gig
Find out moreThe Bow Tides are back in the Mayfair Theatre on May 17, 2024. Don't miss the fiddle frenzy! The Bow Tides is a powerhouse Celtic ensemble led by three Irish fiddlers: Ellery Klein, Jessie Burns and Katie Grennan. These dynamic women are veterans of the stage and studio, with a
Find out moreAward-winning author Amy Crider will speak on the Book of Kells Saturday, May 18 at 2:00pm in the Library at the Irish American Heritage Center. Ms. Crider will focus on the materials and techniques used to create the Book of Kells manuscript, using slides and physical displays. Her new novel, Kells: A
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