7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2024
Smith Theatre, Horowitz Center, Howard Community College

HoCoPoLitSo’s 46^th annual Evening of Irish Music and Poetry on Saturday, February 3^rd, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. presents Novel Approach: Troubles in Ireland and America, featuring novelist Darragh McKeon, reading from his new book, Remembrance Sunday, followed by a conversation moderated by Cóilín Parsons, Georgetown University Associate Professor and Director of Global Irish Studies, wherein the two will explore the crossroads between the Troubles and our current political moment in America and worldwide. The evening also features music by Poor Man’s Gambit; and Ireland’s Deputy Ambassador to the United States, Orla Keane, will give opening remarks.

The evening program begins at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 3^rd, 2024.  Irish beverages, scones, and books will be offered for sale beginning at 7 p.m. and during intermission.  A book sale and signing follows the reading and discussion.  After intermission, Poor Man’s Gambit will play traditional Irish music.

General in-person admission is available for $45 up to the day of the event.  Ticket sales are now available, and we invite you to take advantage of this offer with our promise of a memorable evening in February that would make an excellent holiday gift, today.

Proceeds from the event are used to underwrite HoCoPoLitSo’s literary programs in the community, and the production of The Writing Life, a writer-to-writer talk show now seen worldwide on youtube.com/hocopolitso, and through Howard Community College’s Dragon Digital TV.