"Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story" is a compelling memoir by Bono, the frontman of the legendary rock band U2. Released in November 2022, the book intertwines personal anecdotes and reflections with insights drawn from the band's music, featuring forty pivotal songs that have shaped his life and career. Through heartfelt storytelling, Bono explores themes of […]
📅 Saturday, June 14th | 🕡 6:30 PM Join us for a lively and literary evening as we celebrate Bloomsday—the annual tribute to James Joyce’s Ulysses—with a unique Building Crawl through the historic Maine Irish Heritage Center. Wander through the former St. Dominic’s Church and encounter live performances by local artists, each offering a creative […]
S O L D O U T ! General Admission Tickets are still available at the Sea Dogs box office. Friday, June 20 | Game Time: 6:20 PM | Hadlock Field Join us for a festive evening celebrating Irish culture and community at Irish Night at the Portland Sea Dogs! Enjoy an exciting matchup between the Portland […]
Join us on Friday, June 27th for an evening of poetry and celebration as Robert Breen launches his new poetry publication The Light of Civil Day! Our cocktail reception begins at 6:30 - enjoy hors d’oeuvres and beverages, and the beautiful harp music of renowned harpist Julia Lane. At 7:30, Bobby will take the stage, […]
Saturday, July 19th 11:00am Steamboat Stage, Belfast ME The Maine Irish Heritage Center is bringing the cherished Irish tradition of storytelling to Maine this summer! Join us for the first installment of our new summer series: Maine Irish Summer Storytelling! In days gone by neighbors would gather at night in the local ceili house, the […]
The Maine Irish Heritage Center is bringing the cherished Irish tradition of storytelling to Maine this summer! In days gone by neighbors would gather at night in the local ceili house, the home of a storyteller. They came for conversation, and to hear stories of their community, its history, old tales handed down by the […]