August 2007 Cork

Live Music Listings

August 2007

Thursday 2
The Thrills, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Gregory Walker meets CMC, 8.30pm @ The Roundy.
Revelation Sound System,9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Satellite Escape & Cian Walsh, 9.30pm @ Sláinte.
James Aherne, 9pm @ Clancys.

Friday 3
Republic of Loose, Miss Motif, The Chapters, Noise Control, 8pm @ New Sq. Mitchelstown.
Monitor ep Launch,9.30pm @ The Quad.
Milanese+The Karma Line,10pm @ Liquid Lounge.
Cordite & support,9.30pm @ Sláinte.
Remedy, 9pm @ Clancys.

Saturday 4
Sultans of Ping, Stone Roses exp., Ham Sandwich, Vesta Varro, 8pm @ New Sq. Mitchelstown.
The Anybodies,9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
GIVEAMANAKICK+SO COW,10pm @ Liquid Lounge.
Clockworks, 9pm @ Clancys.

sunday 5
Director, Delorentos, The Aftermath, Fight Like Apes,2pm @ New Sq. Mitchelstown.
80 Something, 9pm @ Clancys.
Glitterbugs, 9pm @ Old Oak.

MOnday 6
Bluemoose, 9pm @ Old Oak.

Tuesday 7
The Dardenelles+MIke Got Spiked, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Rolling Stones Tribute,9pm @ Old Oak.

Wednesday 8
Illya K, 9pm @ An Bróg.

Thursday 9
Poles Apart+guests,8.30pm @ The Roundy.
Jodavino, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Andy Dunne, 9pm @ Clancys.

Friday 10
Hooray For Humans+Alps,9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Andy Dunne, 10pm @ Clancys.

Saturday 11
Vyvienne Long,8.30pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Luan Parle,8pm @ Sirius Arts Centre.
Seeing Red Records Launch Party, 8pm @ Crane Lane Theatre.
Drombrú, 9pm @ Clancys.

Sunday 12
Paddy Casey, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Brutal Torture…,8pm @ An Cruiscín Lán.
Scapa Flow, 9pm @ Clancys.

MOnday 13
Paddy Casey, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
The Beat Poets, 9pm @ Old Oak.

Tuesday 14
The Jim Barrett Band,9.30pm @ The Roundy.

Wednesday 15
Eivor Palsdottir, Donal Lunny & Band, 8pm @ Opera House.

Thursday 16
Pete Courtney,8.30pm @ The Roundy.
Andy Dunne, 9pm @ Clancys.
Neon Flea Circus,10pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Friday 17
Das Wanderlust+Estel,9pm @ Fred Zepps.
Brainswitch+Stefano,10pm @ Liquid Lounge.
Fred, 9pm @ DeBarras, Clon.
Arm The Elderly,9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Zeppo, 9pm @ Clancys.

Saturday 18
DAN DEACON+CRAYONSMITH, 10pm @ Liquid Lounge.
Us2, 9pm @ Clancys.

Sunday 19
Set Your Goals+No Trigger, 2pm @ Half Moon.
Bats & Down I go,9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Scapa Flow, 9pm @ Clancys.

MOnday 20
The Cheerfuls, 9pm @ Old Oak.
Cowboy X, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Seeing Red Records ‘Who’s Got It?’ Talent Contest,8pm @ Crane Lane Theatre.

Tuesday 21
Lloyd Cole, 8pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Wednesday 22
Arm The Elderly,9pm @ An Bróg.
The J.D. Set, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Thursday 23
Saviours of Space,9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Monitor+The Anybodies,9.30pm @ Sláinte.
Andy Dunne, 9pm @ Clancys.

Friday 24
Asiinoid+H3Ix,10pm @ Liquid Lounge.
Azzurro, 10pm @ Clancys.

Saturday 25
Wiggle, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Hot Guitars, 9pm @ Clancys.

Sunday 26
Scapa Flow, 9pm @ Clancys.

MOnday 27
The Revs, 9pm @ Old Oak.

Thursday 30
Ciaran Tourish, Dermot Byrne, Michael McGoldrick, John Doyle and John Joe Kelly,8pm @ Opera House.
Seneca, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Seeing Red Records Showcase, 9.30pm @ Sláinte.
Nicole Maguire & Band, 8.30pm @ The Roundy.
Hadasha,9.30pm @ Tikki Lounge.
Andy Dunne, 8pm @ Clancys.

Friday 31
Lúnasa + Seamus Creagh & Aidan Cofey, 9pm @ Gresham Metropole Hotel.
Amadáns & Bodhráns,9pm @ Clancys.

September 2007

Saturday 1
Iarla ó Lionáird,8pm @ St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral.
Charlie Parr,9pm @ Pine Lodge, Mrytleville.
Dr Dynamite, 9pm @ Clancys.

Sunday 2
Céilí Mór with The Kilfenora Céilí Band, 2.30pm @ Patrick Street.
Catoan, 8pm @ An Cruiscín Lán.
Scapa Flow, 9pm @ Clancys.

Visual Art

August 2 to 26
Commemoration
Sirius Arts Centre presents an exhibition of photographs by the late Irish photographer, Harry Thuillier Jr. to mark the tenth anniversary of his death. Working with a large format camera and antique processes Thuillier translated his artistic vision into stunning imagery.
Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh.

August 2 to 30
IPPA and Royal & SunAlliance Nat. Photographic Awards Exhibition
These images are a selection of the award winning entries in the IPPA/Royal & SunAlliance National Photographic Awards and Photographer of the Year Competition.
Cork Vision Centre @ St. Peter’s, North Main Street.

August 25 & 26
Mother Lover Virgin Whore
An artist led Performance Art Symposium featuring Live Art performances from emerging artists and perfomative practice disscussions. By performing activities that are traditionally (dis)associated with women, the artists are seeking to reveal the artistry in the action and to re-present these tasks as fine art. Sat. 25th August 1pm-5pm, Live Performance by emerging artists. Performative video works by Amanda Coogan and Harold Offeh will be screened in conjunction with the live art. Sun. 26th August 1pm-5pm, Panel discussion chaired by London based performance artist Marcia Farquhar, with artist’s presentations from Amanda Coogan and Bernadette Cotter. Adm. free for both days but booking is essential for the Panel Discussion. Info & booking contact Niamh Tynan by email at womancraft @gmail.com or by phone on 086-0572533.
Granary Theatre, Mardyke.

to August 8
Student of the Year 2007
This years recipient is Roisin Kinsella.
Lavit Gallery, Fr. Mathew Street.

to August 11
Beyond Form
Group exhibition with two emerging Cork artists, graduates of the Crawford Art College, Cork: Siobhain Grace, painter, and Michael Gurhy, video, photography.
Tigh Filí @ Cork Arts Theatre, Camden Court, Carroll’s Quay.

to August 12
Building Unity Through Diversity
Exhibition of photographs of renowned German photographer, Uwe Omer which aims to raise awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity, hosted by Concern.
Fitzgerald’s Park.

to August 24
Sean McSweeney Retrospective
McSweeney, who is a self taught painter, began to exhibit regularly in the 1960s. He has held many solo exhibitions across Ireland and the UK and has taken part in group shows in Europe and Australia.
Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin Street (off Grand Parade).

to August 24
Rory & Friends
An exhibition on Rory Gallagher entitled ‘Guest Appearances’. The exhibition focuses on the great Blues guitarist’s recordings with international artists such as Jerry Lee Lewis and Muddy Waters, among others.
Rory Gallagher Music Library, Cork Central Library, Grand Parade.

to August 25
Irish Art of the Seventies
An exhibition of over 50 works from the collection of the Irish Museum of Modern Art, of Irish art from the pivotal decade of the 1970s. Historic works by artists such as Robert Ballagh, John Burke, Michael Coleman, Brian King, Louis le Brocquy, Anne Madden, Tony O’Malley, Patrick Scott, Maria Simonds-Gooding and Michael Farrell are included.
Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place.

to September 1
The Great Southern Hotel Collection
The Crawford Gallery is the new home of the Great Southern Art Collection. This important collection of Irish Art was assembled by the Great Southern Hotel Group during the 1960s and 1970s.
Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place.

to September 29
Remembering Seamus Murphy
Artist, stone-carver and letterer - Crawford Art Gallery celebrates the centenary of Seamus Murphy with a programme that will allow a new younger audience to rediscover the work of this unique artist.
Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place.

to October 7
Overtake:
Reinterpretation of Modern Art
The international contemporary artists selected, re-do or reinterpret existing artworks, or practices of a former generation.
Glucksman Gallery, UCC, Cork.

to October 7
Survey
Survey is a retrospective of artworks selected by the celebrated painter Gerhard Richter. In all 27 artworks are included in the exhibition demonstrating all of his creative phases from his 1960s photo-paintings to 1980s and 1990s abstract paintings.
Glucksman Gallery, UCC, Cork.

to October 19
With these Hands
Remembering Seamus Murphy (1907-1975).
Cork Public Museum, Fitzgerald’s Park.

Theatre

August 22 to September 8
Tiger me Arse!
…is Paul Dee’s comical look at Irish life in the noughties. It takes an irreverent look at the change in our lifestyles, and questions how we got to where we are now. In this brand new show Dee incorporates satire and stories to express the uniquely Irish response to the Celtic Tiger, taking us on a hilarious journey through Irelands’ past, present and future. 8pm. Tickets: f25/18 (Opening Week Offer all tickets f15). Box Office: 4501673. Online Booking: www.everymanpalace.com
Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

August 1 to 11 (excl. Sundays)
The Importance of Being Earnest
By Oscar Wilde is back by popular demand after its hugely successful run in March 07 boasting a cast of well Known Cork performers including Aine O’Leary, Jim Queally, Angela Newman and Ian McGuirk. 8pm. Tickets: f17.50, f15conc. (Group Rates f10), Wednesdays 2 for 1. Box Office: 021 4505624. Cork Arts Theatre, Carroll’s Quay.

August 15 to September 1 (excl. Sundays)
Moll
A play by John. B. Keane. Another hilarious comedy from Chattyboo Productions about life in an Irish Presbytery. “When a presbytery gets a new Housekeeper it becomes like a country that has a change of government, or like a family that gets a new stepmother.” 8pm. Tickets: f17.50, f15conc. (Group Rates f10), Wednesdays 2 for 1. Box Office: 021 4505624.
Cork Arts Theatre, Carroll’s Quay.

from August 6
Caught in the Net
This hilariously funny sequel to Run For Your Wife, is a rollicking, fast moving, high energy, side-splitting farce and will feature many of your favourite stars from FAIR CITY. Tony Tormey (Paul); Tom Hopkins (Christy); George McMahon (Mondo); Jenny Kavanagh (Cleo). 8pm. Tickets: f28/30/32 (Internet & telephone bookings are subject to a booking fee of f2.50). 2 for 1 offer on Opening Night. Box Office: 4270022.
Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

from September 5
THE SUNBEAM GIRLS
8pm. Tickets: f20, f25, f30 (Internet & telephone bookings are subject to a booking fee of f2.50). Box Office: 4270022.
Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

from September 10
Is this About Sex?
8pm. Tickets: f25 (Internet & telephone bookings are subject to a booking fee of f2.50). Box Office: 4270022.
Half Moon Theatre, rear of Opera House.

September 13 to 15
The Matchmaker
8pm. Tickets: f20, f25, f30 (Internet & telephone bookings are subject to a booking fee of f2.50). Box Office: 4270022.
Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

from September 18
Othello
8pm. Tickets: f20 (Internet & telephone bookings are subject to a booking fee of f2.50). Box Office: 4270022.
Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

Dance

August 11
Céilí Mór
Music with Matt Cunningham (Galway). 9.30pm-1.30am. Enquiries phone or text 087 8137990, email: dancing@owenabue-valley.net
www.owenabue-valley.net
Carrigaline GAA Pavilion.

August 10 & 11
Stacy Printz
Friday 10th: Stacy Printz Dance Workshop Day 1 (Hip Hop) 3pm-5pm. Saturday 11th: Stacy Printz Performance at 8pm, f12/8. Saturday 11th: Stacy Printz Dance Workshop Day 2 (Jazz) 11am - 1pm. f20 per workshop, f35 for both. Workshops & Performance f40. Box office (021) 4507487, info@firkincrane.ie The Firkin Crane, Shandon.

August 24
Doubletime!
A night of hot swing jazz with Dj Gary. Jump, jive, romp, and stomp to the best big band swing of the 30’s and 40’s. Come out and party like it’s 1939! 10pm, f5. doubletimeproductions@hotmail.com
An Spailpin Fanac, South Main Street.
&
pre-Doubletime Swing Dance class
Swing is a fun, easy to learn partner dance, sometimes known as Lindy Hop. Guaranteed to put a swing in your step! In the class you’ll learn the basics of Swing Dancing - the moves, the style, the attitude. 8-9.30pm, f10, Info: 086 818 5537.
An Spailpín Fanac, South Main Street.

Ongoing
Salsa Classes
Best Value For Salsa in Cork. 6 week courses f60 single, f100 couple. Payment for course only. Mons: Firkin Crane, Imp. 1 @ 7 30pm, Beg. 3 @ 8.30pm. Tues: Beginners 1 @ 7.30pm Firkin Crane. Weds. Bodega Nights, Coal Quay, Cork, Beginners @ 8pm, Intermediate @ 9pm, Beginners Fun Class @ 9pm (upstairs), Latin Club @ 10.30pm until 1.30am. Starting in Ballincollig Rugby Club on Thursday September 6th. Dancetillyoudrop with Fintan 087 1372334, www.dancetillyoudrop.net

Tuesdays
Cork International Folk Dance Club
You are invited to dance every Tuesday night, all year round from 8-10pm.?5 per person, first night free. Carrigrohane Parish Hall (down the hill from St. Peter’s Church). Men and women of all ages and fitness levels are very welcome. No previous experience necessary. More info/directions phone Larry 4886541 or Patsy 4872550.

Wednesdays
5 Rhythms TM
Ecstatic Dance
Movement as Spiritual Practice. Classes at St. Aloysius School Gym, Sharman Crawford Street, Cork 7pm - 9.30pm ?15 per session. For Those Wanting to Make a Difference in Their World! Further details plus information on other sessions such as ‘Program’d Trance’ and weekend workshops: www.carolinecarey.com, email : hazel@carolinecarey.com, tel : 021 4961247

Wednesdays
Argentine Tango
Argentine Tango Classes with visiting teachers, Viviana Parra & Mariano Pedernera, Buenos Aires. Classes (no partner required): Beginners 7pm, Improvers 8.15pm, Advanced 9.15pm. Tango Club 10.30pm till close.Garda Social Club, Penrose Wharf. Summer Tango Ball by the Sea at Trident Hotel, Kinsale on Saturday 4th August, 8pm. Tango Performance by Viviana and Mariano. TANGO OUTDOORS on the plaza, Kinsale. Sunday, 5th August, 2pm-3pm. Bookings/info: 087 2627887, or tangocork@yahoo.ie or www.corktango.com

Weekdays
Hip Circles Bellydance school
We offer a large diversity of dance classes for fitness and fun at ALL LEVELS. All ages, shapes and sizes welcome! Booking/Info: Graziela (086 3532962 / 021 4553173. Email: hipcircles@yahoo.com. Visit: www.hipcircles.tk. Cork Capoeira Academy (77 Douglas St) and the Firkin Crane, Cork.

Ongoing
Swing and Salsa dancing classes
10 Week Swing dancing classes (fun, dancing style from the forties) are starting up September 26th in Cork city centre, (venue to be finalized), with both Jessica Peel-Yates and Elaine Peace. Also starting up are classes in both Swing and Salsa dancing on the 27th Sept in Garryduff sports centre, Maryborough Hill, Douglas. All Times are 7.30-8.45pm and 9-10.15pm. Cost is f100 per course, payable in advance. Check out the website www.dancelessonsireland.com for more details or contact Elaine on 087 4134077 or email dancelessonsireland@gmail.com.

Mondays
Salsa Classes
A fantastic night out! Learn Salsa with professionally qualified UKA Instructor. Spice up your life with Salsa, learn this vibrant, fun-filled Latin dance on Monday nights, Beginners class at 8.30pm in The Garda Club, Penrose Wharf, Cork. Also beginners Thursday nights with social dancing afterwards until 12pm. Wednesday Beginners class at 8pm in Harlequin’s Hockey Club, Farmer’s X, Cork. No partner needed, come down and join the fun. Beginners can pay per night. August Bank Holiday 3-6, Salsa Bonanza 7, the Metropole Hotel, MacCurtain Street, Cork. A salsa weekend not to be missed with 15 international instructors, workshops and parties including the infamous beach party. www.salsaireland.com, info@salsaireland.com.
For info: 086 2121273.

Ongoing
Rashenkoti Tribal Belly Dance
Ongoing classes in all levels, childrens, and baby/toddler friendly morning class, moms need a space to dance too. Build your strength, pride, flexibility, creative skills, ethics and friendships. More than a dance class.( But less difficult than a trip to Tibet.) Did I mention fun? Fun is very big with us as well, that and very big skirts. For More Info please contact Marius Griffin Teacher/Director 021 4359086 /corktribaldance@gmail.com. Over 30 years in the performance arts, 15 years dedicated to Tribal Dance.

Ongoing
Modern Dance
…with Movita Dance Theatre in Cork. ALL LEVELS. Tues 6-7.30pm Beg/Int, Firkin Crane; Wed 4.30-5.30pm Young People, Cobh; Wed 7-7.30pm Int Firkin Crane; Thurs 10.30-12 Beg/Int Firkin Crane; Thurs 6.30-8pm Adult/Teen FirkinCrane. All Classes are led by Andrea Pastorella/Artistic Director. Call for details, schedules and prices (021) 4201977 or 4507487 The Firkin Crane, Shandon.

Concerts

August 2
THE JAZZICAL VIOLIN
US electric violinist Gregory Walker performs a celebration of virtuoso classical violin and jazz improvisation filled with the passion and humor of both worlds. Presented by Cork Orchestral Society. 1.10-1.50pm. Tickets at the door f10/7 (season discount available).
Crawford Gallery Lecture Theatre.

August 2 & 3
Daniel O’Donnell
8pm. Tickets: f39.50 (Internet & telephone bookings are subject to a booking fee of f2.50) Box Office: 4270022.
Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

August 9
Dimitris Regginos (Cyprus)
Multi-award-winning guitarist performs music filled with the folk flavour of various countries including Bulgaria, Argentina, Cyprus, Russia and even Japan. Presented by Cork Orchestral Society. 1.10-1.50pm. Tickets at the door f10/7.
Crawford Gallery Lecture Theatre.

August 16
20 Fingers – from Mozart to Joplin (Portugal)
João Vasco (piano) & Eduardo Jordão (piano) bring an exciting and unusual programme of piano duets to Cork – from classics by Mozart, Schubert and Satie to Ragtime and Rumba, this concert will be a real celebration of the piano. Presented by Cork Orchestral Society. 1.10-1.50pm. Tickets at the door f10/7.
Crawford Gallery Lecture Theatre.

August 23
O’Carolan’s dream (Austria)
Karin Leitner (flute) & Cormac De Barra (harp) – this Austrian / Irish duo present a varied programme of classical and Irish traditional music including original compositions by Leitner herself. Presented by Cork Orchestral Society. 1.10-1.50pm. Tickets at the door f10/7.
Crawford Gallery Lecture Theatre.

August 26
Showband Nostalgia
Celebrate the classic sounds of the showband era with Brendan Bowyer (The Royal Showband), Brendan O’Brien (The Dixies) and Declan Ryan (The Regal Showband). Accompanied by Keith and the Showband Show. Don’t miss hit songs The Hucklebuck, I Ran All the Way Home, Katie’s Kisses and many more. 8pm. Tickets: f25, f27.50 (Internet & telephone bookings are subject to a booking fee of f2.50) Box Office: 4270022.
Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

August 30
FiddleFair
The Baltimore Fiddle Fair is delighted to present a truly remarkable line-up of 5 ‘heavyweights’ from the contemporary traditional scene - Ciaran Tourish, Dermot Byrne, Michael McGoldrick, John Doyle John Joe Kelly. 8pm. Tickets: f25, f27.50, f30 (Internet & telephone bookings are subject to a booking fee of f2.50) Box Office: 4270022.
Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

August 30
Sanna Heikkinen (Finland)
This stunning young Finnish soprano will round off the Cork Orchestral Society’s our mEUsical partnerships renewed series with a selection of songs and arias from Finland and beyond, with music by Madetoja, Saariaho, Merikanto, Debussy and of course Sibelius. Presented by Cork Orchestral Society. 1.10-1.50pm. Tickets at the door f10/7.
Crawford Gallery Lecture Theatre.

August
Ceolta Si
Witness Ireland’s mystical & musical past through the medium of ‘Seisiun’ Music, Storytelling & Dance. Enquiries: 024 03029 or 086 8693091. Mon 9pm @ Walter Raleigh Hotel. Thurs 9pm @ Bru Na Si, Youghal.

August
Dancing through the ages
Every Wed & Thurs. 8:30pm @ The Mall Arts Centre, Youghal.
Bookings 024 92571 or 086 1280151. www.dancingthroughthages.com

Comedy

Sundays in August
@ The Craichouse
Aug 5: Colin McCarthy + Jamie O’Shea + Johnny P.
Aug 12: Chris Kent + Paddy O’Shea + Alan Hurley.
Aug 19: Tim Hadfield + Cathal O’Loghlin.
Aug 26: Seamus Burke + Murph.
All shows start 9pm sharp. Entry fee f7 www.thecraichouse.com
Sláinte, Market Lane, off Patrick Street.

August
@ City Limits
Aug 4: Damien Clarke + Andrew Stanley.
Aug 11: Michael Mee.
Aug 18: Aidan Bishop.
Aug 25: John Collery.
9pm. See www.thecomedyclub.ie for updates. Tickets from about f20. Info: 4507744.
City Limits Comedy Club, Coburg Street.

August 29
Joe Rooney
8pm. f10. Cyprus Avenue.

September 2
Maeve Higgins
8pm. (Internet & telephone bookings are subject to a booking fee of f2.50) Box Office: 4270022.
Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

Festivals

August 28 to September 2
30th Beamish Cork Folk Festival
Enjoy a feast of top quality music, song and dance. Among the highlights of this year’s festival are Lúnasa at the Gresham Metropole Hotel on Friday, August 31st • Iarla Ó Lionáird in concert at St Finbarr’s Cathedral • Chulrua from the USA featuring the Great Paddy O’Brien, Patrick Ourceau and Pat Egan • Céilí Mór 2007 with the Kilfenora Céilí Band • Festival Market, Street Theatre and more on Patrick’s Street on Sunday, September 2nd • The EBU Radio Folk Music Festival (in conjunction with RTÉ) running all weekend in the new CIT – Cork School of Music • The Baltimore Fiddle Fair will present an all star trad concert at the Opera House • Cork County Comhaltas presents and afternoon of traditional music on Patrick Street Sat 1st September • The accompanying line-up includes Matt Cranitch; Seamas Creagh and Aidan Coffey; Kris Drever and Éamonn Coyne; Dave Hennessy; Ron Kavana; Ricky Lynch; Michael Marra; Ger Murphy; Peadar Ó Riada; Seamus Tansey and Mo O Connor; Caoimhin Ó Rathaille, The Polskadots; Chris Stout, Catriona McKay and Tommy Sullivan; The Dizzy Blues Band; Two Time Polka; Áine Whelan and Sarah Corkery plus many more • The Festival Club (based this year in the Gresham Metropole Hotel and the Crane Lane Theatre) • Specialist concerts featuring performances by some of the country’s premier exponents of Traditional Singing, Box, Fiddle, and Pipes • Master Classes in Set Dancing, Flute and Fiddle playing and an exciting Folk Music Trail. For further information please contact: E-mail: corkfolkfestival@oceanfree.net Visit: www.corkfolkfestival.com

Other Stuff

August 18
Swing into Africa…
Charity night for Kenya Orphans through the Global Volunteer Network. Swing Dancing, music, tapas, raffle, champagne. DJ Gary Baus, Tapas by the Boqueria. 7pm to 10pm. Contact info: Samantha Hunt 085 1495078, email: huntdesign@gmail.com Crane Lane Theatre, Cork.

August 26
Big Picnic
Following on from the success of our Picnic in ‘05 we decided to bring back East Cork’s biggest family day out. Attractions include: The Fanzini Brothers • Amani Acrobats • Fun Sport for all • Funky Farmers • Market Stalls • Pre school area • The Donkey sanctuary • Bouncy castles galore • Face painting • Dowtcha puppets • Red fm DJ's • storytelling... and much much more. Presented by Fota house & Gardens and REDfm. 11am-5pm. Family (x4) ticket f20. Each additional/individual tickets f6. Under 3’s are free. For futher info please contact go to www.fotahouse.com or 021 4815543. Fota House, Fota Island.

August 25 & 26
Voice Workshop
Two day voice workshop for singing and theatre with Frank Kane. 9.30am to 4pm, tickets: f95 for 2 days. 10 participants, first come first serve basis. Deposit required. Booking/info: 087 2645074. New Cork School of Music.

August 31
Critical Mass
…is a monthly bike ride round town to promote the use of cycling over driving in urban spaces. See you there! 6pm at Daunt Square.

to September 21
Seamus Murphy & Blackpool
Remembering Seamus Murphy (1907-1975). Open Tues-Fri, 10am-5pm (closed 1-2.30pm). Cork City & County Archive Building, Blackpool.

Ongoing
Seamus Murphy Walking Trails
Self guided walking trails to discover the work of sculptor, Seamus Murphy. Guides available from Tourist Office, Crawford Gallery and Cork Museum. Cork City.

Mondays
Ó Bhéal
Ó bhéal is a weekly open-mic event for all forms of original Poetry. Guest Poets, Storytelling and Unplugged Ceol are also welcome. 8pm. Further info contact Paul at pcpoet@obheal.ie Tigh Filí Gallery, Cork Arts Theatre, Carroll’s Quay.

Thursday Nights
An óige Cycle
Every week. Meet at Cork Opera House from 6.50, all over 16 welcome. Long cycle departs at 7pm and Social cycle departs 7.10pm. Email: rct@eircom.net

Library Focus
Full list & details of events organised at your local library. Events for all ages & interests. Details: 021 4924900 or www.corkcitylibrary.ie

European Mobility Week this year goes down from 16th - 22nd September, culminating on Saturday 22nd with a big bicycle parade. An open bike ride will join with a street festival, circus, queer bicycles, and many others. Get on your bike and join in the fun from 11:30am at Emmet Place.

29th annual Adult Education Exhibition takes place at City Hall, Cork, from Tuesday September 4 to Thursday September 6, from 5pm to 9.30pm daily. Admission free. Find out about training and learning opportunities in the city and county – evening, part-time and full-time courses of all kinds. Information 086 603 5552

NEW DINING OUT LISTINGS

Hardwood
31 Popes Quay, 4551494
Fresh Market Mediterranean Grill. Cork’s little secret is out of the bag! Tired of the trend towards microwaves and bang it out cuisine, the Hardwood’s talented team adhere to the philosophy of “slow food”. We carefully prepare daily what the local markets have to offer using the best of international cooking styles. From fresh local produce and seafood to the finest cuts of Irish meats, we cook them with loving care over our hardwood charcoal grill. [Open for Lunch Tues-Fri, 12-4pm; Dinner 6 nights from 6pm and from 12-4pm on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holiday Mondays]. Come in, relax and enjoy our wonderful brunch! hardwood.ie

Jolas Restaurant, Cafe & Bistro
18/19 Lwr O’Connell St., Kinsale, Co.Cork, 4773322
Eastern European cuisine. All credit cards accepted. E-mail: info@jolasrestaurant.com [Opening Hours Cafe: Monday - Sunday, 9am - til late. Restaurant: Monday - Sunday, 12noon -3.30pm and 6pm - 11pm.] jolasrestaurant.com