GreenLight: Embassy of Ireland, USA Region, February 2024
GreenLight: Embassy of Ireland, USA Region
As featured in the DFA/Culture Ireland GreenLight Bulletin, find below a selection of Irish cultural events taking place in Washington DC and the states of: Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.
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Feb 2: Foy Vance with special guest Bonnie Bishop
Since the release of his debut album, Hope (2007), Foy Vance has captured the attention of audiences worldwide with his unique blend of folk, blues, and alternative rock. Vance's Wolf Trap debut marks the 10th anniversary of his sophomore LP, Joy of Nothing (2013), which includes fan favorites "Guiding Light" (feat. Ed Sheeran), "You and I" (feat. Bonnie Raitt), and more.
Feb 2: Dara Ó’Briain: So… Where Were We?
After 150+ sell-out shows across the UK, Ireland, Europe and Canada, Australia and New Zealand, the Irish superstar stand-up DARA O BRIAIN brings his award-winning tour to the US.
Feb 29 – Mar 3: 18th Capital Irish Film Festival
Solas Nua’s annual Capital Irish Film Festival in Washington, D.C., presents one of the largest programs of Irish cinema in North America, showcasing the latest Irish dramatic and documentary features, shorts, art films, and animation releases by Irish and Ireland-based filmmakers.
Mar 6: Celtic Tenors
The only tenor group with a truly global audience, The Celtic Tenors will give you a night to remember. Whether playing a neighbourhood cathedral or major concert halls in international cities like New York, Amsterdam or Shanghai, you are assured of a professional, sparkling and most of all, good humoured performance. They genuinely love what they do and you’ll see that shine through in each rendition of beautiful Celtic songs, exhilarating classics, a capellas and popular contemporary songs.
Mar 30: The High Kings & Gaelic Storm
A double bill of Irish music where traditional and modern sounds intersect. Celtic juggernaut Gaelic Storm grows stronger with each live performance, and after two decades and over 2,000 shows, it is a true force with which to be reckoned. The High Kings, the true heirs of Ireland's folk heritage, have been internationally acclaimed singers of Irish folk songs since they first arrived on the scene in 2008.