Reidin O'Flynn, Artistic Director for Catskills Irish Arts Week announced Feb. 6 that "Irish America in the Arts" is this year's theme for the music festival. Dr. Mick Moloney, Seamus Connolly, and Billy McComiskey are a few of the artists that will fill East Durham pubs and spaces with performances, workshops, and skill-sharing July 9 to July 15. O'Flynn is also now writing a column, "Stories from Irish America" in the Irish Music Magazine.