September 25th Benefit for Danny Cassidy at the Irish Arts Center, New York

On September 25th, Irish American Writers & Artists, in conjunction with the New York Irish Arts Center, present a night of words, music and song in tribute and support of Danny Cassidy, musician, labor activist, writer, and author of the groundbreaking How the Irish Invented Slang: The Secret Language of the Crossroads.

Performers include Pete Hamill, Malachy McCourt, Mick Moloney, T.J. English, Ashley Davis, Larry Kirwin, Maureen Dezell, Michael Patrick MacDonald, Dan Barry, Terry Golway, Peter Quinn, and surprise guests.

After years as head of the Irish Studies Program at the New College of California, Danny was left without benefits when the college closed. He is now fighting a serious illness. Please join with Danny’s many friends throughout the country in showing support and appreciation for the pioneering work he’s continuing to do in uncovering and documenting the influence of the Irish language on American speech and culture.

Tickets: Supporter $100.00, Friend $250.00, and Patron $500.00. Checks payable to Irish American Writers & Artists. Seating is limited.

For more information about this event, please call 212.757.3318