dc irish writers festival
3rd - 7th march 2011
venues:
the gibson guitar room, 709 g st nw, wdc 20001.
sova, 1359 h st ne, wdc 20002.
busboys & poets, 2021 14th st nw, wdc 20009.
kulturas books, 1728 connecticut ave nw, wdc 20009.
when you think of irish writers who comes to mind? how about a writer who is known for his twitter feed (and feuds!)? or a blogger known for her astute take-no-prisoners online posts? irish writing can be many things and our festival explores it all.
the dc irish writers festival is a 5 day series of short readings from creative and innovative irish writers. this eclectic mix of performance art, new media and traditional writing opens discussion up for a new interpretation of what defines Irish writing.
.the schedule:
10 creative and innovative irish writers will give you a whole new perspective on irish writing during this 5-day engaging festival. featuring sean o’ reilly, leanne o’ sullivan, sweary lady (aka lisa mcinerney), the stinging fly’s declan meade, emer martin, ailbhe keogan, julian gough, leontia flynn and jazz singer, melanie o'reilly, performing with original texts by nuala ni dhomhnaill and sean o riordain.