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IRISH EXAMINER | August 14th, 2019
Out & About

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The Little Gem has become a Big Gem as the found questions of responsibility and redemption emailing info@nycdemeraldsociety.com .
show has been packing them in and has now been rattle the cages. Based on a true story, Kingfishers The 2019 Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan Memorial
extended for an extra week. Now I did say a couple Catch Fire examines morality and personal culpabil- Golf Classic will be held on Monday, September 23
of weeks ago that the Little Gem would be a big hit ity for actions taken during a devastating war. at Sands Point Golf Club in Sands Point, New
and it is and yet again The Irish Repertory Theatre Tickets to Little Gem range from $45 - $70. York.
has done it. Tickets to Kingfishers Catch Fire range from $45-50. So many of you from our loving Catholic
Little Gem began previews on July 17 on Both are available through Irish Rep’s box office at Charities community know the incredible impact
the Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage and opened (212) 727-2737 or online at www.irishrep.org. that Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan had on the lives of
July 25 and will now play through September 8. I almost forgot to tell yea that I was at the Queen those we serve. For over 50 years, he dedicated him-
The cast of Little Gem includes four-time concert with Adam Lambert on August 6 at self to helping and advocating for our most vulnera-
Academy Award nominee and two-time Golden Madison Square Garden which was sold out for ble neighbors — most especially, for children in
Globe Award winner Marsha Mason (The Goodbye their two nights. Now the late Freddie Mercury did need.
Girl) as Kay, Brenda Meaney (Party Face) as appear on screen for one of the final encores that In honor of Bishop Sullivan's great legacy, pro-
Lorraine, and Lauren O’Leary (The Awkward was just magic. I have to say this that Adam Lambert ceeds from this year’s 2019 Bishop Joseph M.
Years) as Amber. Little Gem features set design was just brilliant in what he did in singing with Sullivan Memorial Golf Classic will benefit their
by Meredith Ries (Cute Activist), costume design Queen and replacing Freddie; as you know nobody Early Childhood Services. By providing early educa-
by Christopher Metzger (Life Sucks), lighting can do that really, but I will give him credit as he did tion and childcare for thousands of children, they’re
design by Michael O’Connor (Two by Friel), and not try to imitate Freddie as he sang in his own style able to give so many families in Brooklyn and
sound design by Ryan Rumery (Be More and as I said, he was just brilliant with the rest of Queens a head start on life.
Chill). Arthur Atkinson (Juno and the Paycock) Queen who I also love and it was a great fit. So please join them to support this wonderful
serves as Production Stage Manager. Now to an event that should be well supported: cause and have some fun, too! For more informa-
Irish Rep also announced casting for the world The New York Correction Department Emerald tion, contact Marty Golden
premiere of Kingfishers Catch Fire by Robin Society 64th Annual Scholarship Dinner Dance at martin.golden@ccbq.org or Lucy Garrido-Mota
Glendinning (Jennifer’s Holiday) and directed will be held on Friday, September 27 at Antun’s in at lucy.gmota@ccbq.org or call the Office of
by Kent Paul (Lost in Yonkers). Kingfishers Catch Queens Village (96-43 Springfield Blvd, Queens Development & Communications on (718) 722-
Fire begins performances in the W. Scott McLucas Village). The festivities start at 7pm with Antun’s 6202.
Studio Theatre on September 11, with opening Deluxe Cocktail Hour followed at 8pm with the As you might know my Out&About is all about
night set for September 22, for a limited run through Award Presentations, Open Bar, Dinner and you and it is also here to help point you at some
October 20. Dancing until midnight. events that are happening, so we’ll always do our
The cast of Kingfishers Catch Fire will Entertainment for the evening will be provided best to highlight them for you.
include Sean Gormley (Rebel in the Soul) as by the NYCD Pipes & Drums and DJ Cash. This See you all again next week when I am
Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty and Haskell year the Society will honor Correction Officer Out&About again. C
King (Please Continue) as Herbert Kappler. Lawrence McArdle Jr. (K9 Unit) as “The 2019
Here is a brief overview of the story: It’s 1948 Irishman of the Year and Correction Officer
when Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty first visits the Investigator Brian Weise (AIU) with “The 2019
infamous Nazi Herbert Kappler in the Italian prison President James Mulvey Award”. The 2019 CO
where Kappler is serving a life sentence for crimes David J. Leahy Scholarship Recipient is Mary
against humanity. Corbett, daughter of CO Thomas Corbett (SOD).
During World War II, the men were adversaries; In conjunction with the 64th Anniversary
Kappler was the head of the Gestapo in German- Scholarship Dinner Dance the retired members of
occupied Rome, and Monsignor O’Flaherty was the Emerald Society will publish a commemorative
using the cover of Vatican neutrality to shelter and souvenir journal. Journal ads can be emailed
arrange for the escape of thousands of Allied service- to nycdesdd@gmail.com.The cut-off date for the
men and Jewish civilians. journal is September 21. The Scholarship Dinner
Kappler placed a bounty on O’Flaherty’s head, Dance subscription is $120 per person or $1200 for a
but O’Flaherty evaded capture, earning the nick- table of ten. If you have any subscription/table
name “The Scarlet Pimpernel of the Vatican.” or journal ad questions please contact Dance
When these two men meet after the war, pro- Chairman Kevin Quinn on (631) 332-9482 or by Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum:
www.ighm.org
Glucksman Ireland House Radio Hour at NYU:
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The Irish Repertory Theatre: www.irishrep.org

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