Singer-musician Colm Reilly leads the New York Irish Center (NYIC) in a dinner-show holiday celebration, New York Croons for Christmas, on Friday, December 10 at 7 PM. Reilly, whose father, Paddy Reilly, co-founded the Center in 2002 with Father Colm Campbell, is backed by Sean Harkness (guitars), Sara Caswell (violin), Jennifer Vincent (bass, cello) and Kevin Garcia (drums). Joining Reilly in this concert of holiday classics are performers Wendy-Lane Bailey, Joseph Jones, Kathy Kaefer, Carolyn Montgomery and Clint Morris.
New York Croons for Christmas takes place in the center’s newly remodeled storefront theater, The Reilly Room, and benefits NYIC’s mix of cultural and social programs that support diverse local communities within and beyond the Irish diaspora. NYIC runs several community enrichment programs responding to changing demographics and needs of New York’s Irish diaspora. NYIC also houses Solace House, a provider of free, confidential suicide prevention counseling for one-on-one, group or family mental health support. Solace House’s services are available for anyone seeking help.
Also on NYIC’s holiday calendar are Santa Visits the New York Irish Center (Sunday, December 12, 1 PM, free) and a Christmas Showcase, displaying the talents of the many groups conducting classes throughout the year (Tuesday, December 14, 7 PM, $15). Walking tours, and a live-action Christmas diorama are also part of the Christmas schedule.
For tickets, which are $60 (includes buffet dinner) visit www.newyorkirishcenter.org
The New York Irish Center, 1040 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City NY 11101, is just seven minutes, and one stop, on the 7 train from Grand Central Station. For more information visit www.NewYorkIrishCenter.org, call 718-482-0909 or email info@NewYorkIrishCenter.org
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