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8th annual Wee CRAIC festival Presented by Jet Blue Airways has put the finishing touches on this unique one night festival. A Wee CRAIC showcases the best of award-winning short films and music from Celtic Isles and the UK. The festival promises to deliver a night of craic – the Irish word for “a good time.”

The films, selected from the prestigious Galway Fleadh Festival, encompass a wide range of genres, from animation to live action to comedies. A Wee Craic is a unique platform for both Irish and Irish-Americans to display entertaining and innovative short films. Wee CRAIC is a one-night offshoot of the larger three-day music and film festival The CRAIC held every March in NYC.

Held at DUMBO’s Powerhouse Arena, A Wee Craic also features live acoustic sets from musicians such as NYC perennial favorites Mark Geary, Mundy and Colin Smith (Mr. North). The bar is sponsored by Pabst (PBR) and Con Edison

“It’s going to be a great night for short film and music lovers. We are excited to be working with Jet Blue and offering a trip to SXSW,” said Fleadh Foundation CEO and Executive Director Terence Mulligan.

The Fleadh Foundation designs and produces Wee CRAIC, annually presenting Irish cinematic and musical culture to the New York City and tri-state region. The Foundation’s board members include Ed Burns, Liam Neeson, and Denis Leary. Scheduled to attend are local Irishmen and board members Ed Burns and Kevin Dillon.

Festival attendees may even be able to continue the “good time” after the festival ends with a “Win a Trip” to Ireland contest sponsored by Jet Blue Airways. The event - free with donations at the door – is September 20 at Powerhouse Arena, 37 Main St. in DUMBO. See the music and shorts lineup at www.thecraicfest.com