Event Date
Friday, January 10, 2025
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Double Feature from Charlottesville filmmakers Paul & Ellen Wagner :
The Tunnel and Absolutely Irish
The event includes a discussion of the Blue Ridge Tunnel project by Kevin Donleavy.
Absolutely Irish
Absolutely Irish brings together the brightest stars of traditional Irish music for a once-in-a-lifetime concert that will leave folk music fans stunned by the virtuoso performances. Filmed live at the intimate Irish Arts Center in New York City's famed Hell's Kitchen neighborhood, Irish music impresario Mick Moloney presents three generations of brilliant musicians. They display their mastery on favorite songs and traditional tunes, and rock the hall with their passionate performances.
The TunnelExplore the creation and the re-creation of the Blue Ridge Railroad Tunnel in Virginia. Located at Rockfish Gap, 25 miles west of Charlottesville, the tunnel was designed by Claudius Crozet and built by Irish immigrants in the 1850s. When completed in 1858, at nearly a mile long, it was the longest railroad tunnel in America. It was reopened as a historic site in November of 2020. This event is Free to attend (donations to BRIMS are appreciated).