Apr 14, 2021
Todd Moe
Greg Lago s wood sculpture of Emily Post, the founder of the Craft School, now the Thousand Islands Arts Center, greets visitors near the front entrance in Clayton, NY. Photo: Todd Moe
Nearly a year after the COVID-19 pandemic prompted authorities to shut down performances and public gatherings, devastating New York State s arts sector, the show, for some venues, will go on this summer.
Venues from the Lincoln Center in New York City, to arts groups in smaller North Country communities are cautiously planning live summer programming in the brave new world of social distancing and audience size limits.
Trad/roots: Nothing matches the variety and quality of Celtic Connections
One of the best music festivals anywhere, Celtic Connections is in full swing, albeit online, so we can at least enjoy a virtual visit to Glasgow to sample some the fabulous and hugely varied music on offer Oban-born Donald Shaw, artistic director of Celtic Connections Robert McMillen 22 January, 2021 01:00
Breabach, one of my favourite Scottish bands, who have played many times in Belfast. Picture by Archie Macfarlane
I LONG to Glasgow, dear old Glasgow toon… Well, that s certainly true during the month of January when I like to take a trip to the city on the Clyde for the annual Celtic Connections festival, probably one of the best music festivals anywhere in the world.
Spread a little love with the Island Arts Centre
The Island Arts Centre in Lisburn is encouraging young people to spread some love with family and friends.
Friday, 22nd January 2021, 10:53 am
As lockdown continues and moods take a dip, Lisburn’s Island Arts Centre has created the perfect pick-me up to add a moment of mindfulness to your day.
It has developed a series of digital postcards call ‘Little Posties’ which are a lovely way to send messages of hope, positivity and kindness, to friends and family as well as neighbours in our community who are feeling isolated.
Simply download, print, colour, personalise and share.