Drop in to meet and speak informally with curator Salvatore Riolo, Notre Dame Italian Studies doctoral candidate, about the new exhibit, "Mapping Global Dante in Translation." Learn how translators, artists, and printers have popularized and reshaped the "Divine Comedy" over the centuries and across the world and discover the Library’s many Dante editions. Free and open to the public.For more information, contact Holly Welch at rarebook@nd.edu or (574) 631-0290. About the Exhibit This exhibit traces the global journey of Dante’s masterpiece through rare and valuable printed editions, highlighting how translators, artists, and printers have popularized and reshaped the Commedia. These volumes reveal a dynamic dialogue between Dante’s poetry and the world. A global literary perspective transforms Dante from a monumental yet isolated figure of the European Middle Ages into a central presence in the ongoing international conversation about humanity, the universe, time, eternity, and the power of literature. This exhibit is co-sponsored by the Center for Italian Studies and the Devers Program in Dante Studies. It is curated by Salvatore Riolo, Notre Dame Italian Studies doctoral candidate, and co-curators Giulia Maria Gliozzi, Notre Dame Italian Studies doctoral candidate; Inha Park, Notre Dame Italian Studies doctoral candidate; and Peter Scharer, Yale Comparative Literature doctoral candidate. Theodore J. Cachey Jr., Notre Dame, and Jacob Blakesley, Sapienza Università di Roma, served as consultants on the exhibit. This and other exhibits within the Hesburgh Libraries are generously supported by the McBrien Special Collections Endowment. All exhibits are free and open to the public during business hours.Open to undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, staff, postdocs, alumni, friends, and the public.

Please join the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies for a public conversation with award-winning sean-nós singer Gearóidín Breathnach and Prof. Rory Rapple on the history and cultural importance of sean-nós singing in Ireland. The conversation will be followed by a performance by Gearóidín Breathnach at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center's Patricia George Decio Theatre at 7:30 pm. This performance is a free but ticketed event. Please visit the event webpage to reserve your tickets.  About Gearóidín Breathnach  Gearóidín Breathnach is a distinguished Irish sean-nós singer, storyteller, author, and composer, deeply rooted in the rich oral traditions of Donegal. Profoundly influenced by her father, the esteemed seanchaí Neidí Frainc Mac Grianna, she inherited a love for storytelling and a vast knowledge of Irish folklore that continues to shape her artistic legacy. From an early age, Breathnach embraced the art of sean-nós singing, refining a style that seamlessly blends haunting melody with lyrical depth. Her dedication to this ancient craft has earned her the highest honors, including the prestigious Corn Uí Riada at Oireachtas na Gaeilge, which she has won three times (1996, 2004, and 2024). Beyond her celebrated singing career, she is a gifted storyteller, a skill formally recognized with an award named in memory of her father, further cementing her role as a guardian of Irish oral heritage. Breathnach has enriched the sean-nós tradition with her original compositions, weaving poetic lyricism with deep emotion. Among her most acclaimed works are An Loch sa Ghleann, Mo Sheanchara Dílse, and Mí na Súil Buí each capturing tghe soul of Irish music and storytelling. She has also played a pivotal role in preserving Irish folklore through modern media, collaborating with television productions on Seanchas Cholmcille, an audiovisual tribute to the myths and legends of Saint Colmcille. Beyond her contributions to music and folklore, Breathnach is a renowned children's author, bringing the magic of Irish storytelling to younger generations through books such as Cathal Coinín agus Cairde Beaga Eile. Her commitment to education and cultural preservation has made her an inspiration to emerging artists and storytellers, ensuring that Ireland’s oral traditions continue to thrive. A highly esteemed figure in the world of Irish traditional arts, Gearóidín Breathnach has shared her talents on global stages, captivating audiences with the power and beauty of sean-nós singing and storytelling. Through her dedication, artistry, and passion, she has left an indelible mark on the cultural heritage of Ireland, earning recognition and admiration both at home and abroad. Originally published at irishstudies.nd.edu.

Take a Football Friday to embark on an hour-long cultural journey through the haunting and poetic art of sean-nós, or "old style," singing with County Donegal's own Gearóidín Bhreathnach. Known for her profound interpretation of traditional Irish song, Bhreathnach offers an evening rich with storytelling, linguistic beauty, and emotional depth. Sung in Irish Gaelic, these unaccompanied melodies connect listeners to a centuries-old tradition of oral expression.You don't have to be of Irish descent or know Gaelic to appreciate this music. You only need to be curious about global music traditions and accept this concert as an invitation to experience a rarely heard art form in its most authentic voice. Bhreathnach's intimate performance style transcends language, delivering meaning through tone, gesture, and heart, making it a must for anyone who appreciates folk music and generational cultural inheritance. LEARN MORE *This is a free but ticketed event. Tickets will be available for pick-up at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center Ticket Office one hour prior to the performance. To guarantee your seat, please pick up your tickets at least 15 minutes prior to the show. In the event of a sell-out, unclaimed tickets will be used to seat patrons waiting on standby.

Professor Pfinklepfunder's $1 Sunday FilmsDirected by Robert AltmanWith Robin Williams, Shelley Duvall, Paul L. SmithRated PG, 114 minutes, Blu-rayWhen one thinks of comic book adaptations as we know them now, one wouldn't quickly imagine a director like Robert Altman pulling Popeye IP for a live-action musical. By golly, though, they cast Shelley Duvall as Olive Oyl (natural fit) and Robin Williams as Popeye (less natural fit) and made a movie that a lot of people hated. The film unraveled Altman's career, which took years to recover. Today, though, there is more interest in and love for the film, which is a bit of a road not taken with comic book adaptations, as well as bizarre fun for people giving it fresh eyes. GET TICKETS

Films to Talk AboutDirected by Sally El HosainiWith Nathalie Issa, Manal Issa, Ahmed MalekRated PG-13, 134 minutesIn English and Arabic with English subtitlesPanel discussion to follow!A scene many parents and kids know well: a youth swimming competition that pulls together striving athletes and the families who cheer them on. Here, though, the competition is in Syria, and bombs are exploding literally both outside and inside the sports facility. The juxtaposition between childhood sports and war is one often used to illustrate lost innocence, and The Swimmers moves that genre forward by telling the true story of Yusra Mardini, whose drive to compete in the Olympics pushes her and her sister out of Syria. At the cross-section of a biopic and the refugee experience, The Swimmers also allows for an experience to reflect on forced determination, success, and the fallout of state violence. GET TICKETS *This is a free but ticketed event. To guarantee your seat, please pick up your tickets at least 15 minutes prior to the show, at which point your unclaimed tickets may be used to seat patrons waiting on standby. Tickets will be available for pick-up at the Ticket Office beginning one hour prior to the performance. **Co-presented by Neighbor 2 Neighbor.

The Chicago-based intermedia percussion ensemble Beyond This Point will lead a hands-on workshop showcasing the innovative and unconventional performance technologies used in their work. Participants will explore how these technologies shape musical expression—ranging from controlling lighting and sensor-driven cues to interacting with electronic elements and unconventional instruments. The workshop will showcase how such technologies can enhance theatricality and audience engagement, transforming traditional composition and performance spaces into rich, multi-sensory experiences.Bio:Beyond This Point is a Chicago-based collaborative music ensemble dedicated to the advancement of experimental and contemporary culture. This multifaceted collective of musicians, performers, and arts practitioners builds experimental projects that engage with written music, sound art, lighting, installation, improvisation, and live electronics. From the intimate to the monumental, BTP is known for producing unique performances that offer captivating and exhilarating experiences. Most recently, BTP has presented its community-oriented multimedia production Reclaimed Timber; immersive sound+light concert LIT; and thought-provoking theatrical performance Musician Minus Instrument.This workshop is part of the lecture series "Sonifying the Body: Embodied Technologies in Electronic Music Performance," sponsored by the Franco Family Institute for Liberal Arts and the Public Good, the Department of Music, and the Technology & Digital Studies Program.   Originally published at music.nd.edu.