“The Making of The Hunger”

James Stewart Film Theater 185 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ, United States

Donnacha M. Dennehy (composer) and Iarla Ó Lionáird (singer) discuss the creation of their new music-theater piece on the Famine in Ireland. Introduced by Lecturer in Theater  Michael Cadden, the event is cosponsored by Princeton University's Department of Music. The Hunger premiered in 2016 starring O’Lionáird at BAM Next Wave Festival. It is based on diaries … Continue reading "“The Making of The Hunger”"

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Reading and conversation with novelist John Banville

James Stewart Film Theater 185 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ, United States

Photo by by Douglas Banville Award-winning Irish novelist John Banville reads from his work followed by a conversation with Princeton’s Howard G.B. Clark '21 University Professor in the Humanities Paul Muldoon on Friday, September 20. The event will take place at the James Stewart Film Theater at 185 Nassau Street on the Princeton University Campus … Continue reading "Reading and conversation with novelist John Banville"

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“Dronehenge”: An Illustrated Talk by Anthony Murphy

James Stewart Film Theater 185 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ, United States

Paul Muldoon introduces an illustrated talk by author and photographer Anthony Murphy. In his lecture, tentatively titled “Dronehenge,” Murphy will discuss his 2018 discovery that has radically changed our view of the Neolithic landscape of Brú na Bóinne.

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“Fiddle Strings, Airplane Wings and Humanizing Technology”

James Stewart Film Theater 185 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ, United States

Paul Muldoon introduces a lecture by award winning technology, innovation and creativity executive Domhnaill Hernon. In his lecture, “Fiddle strings, airplane wings and humanizing technology,” Hernon will share some of his personal history, discuss the merits of fusing art and technology, play some tunes, and talk about Irish tradition in music and in particular where … Continue reading "“Fiddle Strings, Airplane Wings and Humanizing Technology”"

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