Vendors, performers and attendees covered the fields at Carrie Blast Furnace last weekend for the 32nd annual Irish Festival. The event was “created to contribute to the rich cultural awareness of Irish history and tradition that exists in Pittsburgh,” a goal it has achieved and exceeded, according to Philadelphia resident and event volunteer Shannon Lambert-Ryan. .
CUMBERLAND – Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., will present an evening of contemporary Celtic music featuring RUNA on Saturday, April 1, at 8 p.m.
The Courant's top arts picks for the week include the musical "Mean Girls" at The Bushnell, "American Idol" alumnus Scarypoolparty at the Space Ballroom and farewell tours for The B-52s and the Emerson String Quartet.
CUMBERLAND – The sounds of Celtic music will once again fill Diamond Hill Park on Saturday, June 18, with the return of Blackstone River Theatre’s Summer Solstice Festival. After a
Shannon Lambert-Ryan, vocalist for the Celtic roots band RUNA, talks with Celtic Faire's Rick Weaver about the group's upcoming shows, new music, RUNA's Ruckus Sock Collection, and more.