December 2005 Cork

Live Music

Thursday 1 December 2005
Asian Dub Foundation Soundsystem, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
The 4 Of Us, 8pm @ Half Moon.
Ricky & Reuben,9.30pm @ Charlies.

Friday 2 December 2005
Juliet Turner, 8pm @ Half Moon.
People's Republic of Cork Charity Gig with Death by Voltage, Tone Control,
Elikia, Red Sea Pedestrians, Jim Plugd & Bellyman, 8.30pm @ Club One.
Intinn, 10.30pm @ City Limits.
Remedy, Rochestown Inn.
Head Over Heels, 10pm @ Charlies.

Saturday 3 December 2005
Juliet Turner, 8pm @ Half Moon.
Niall Connolly & Band, 9.30pm @ Pine Lodge, Myrtleville.
Head Over Heels, Rochestown Inn.
Flying Monkeys, 10pm @ Charlies.
Mannikin,9pm @ Sinners.

Sunday 4 December 2005
Shapeshifter + Wiggle, 8pm @ Club One.
Sylvia Saint, 9pm @ An Bróg.

MOnday 5 December 2005
Hank & Ray, 9.30pm @ Charlies.

Tuesday 6 December 2005
Mandy Murphy & Mosquito Airport, 9.30pm @ Charlies.

Wednesday 7 December 2005
Mark Eitzel, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Arm The Elderly,9.30pm @ An Bróg.

Thursday 8 December 2005
Rachid Taha, 8.30pm @ Half Moon.
Revelation Soundsystem, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Ricky & Reuben,9.30pm @ Charlies.
Paul & Me CD Launch + guests, 9pm @ The Phoenix.

Friday 9 December 2005
Damien Dempsey, 10.30pm @ Savoy.
The Roger Sisters + Oakley Hall, 9pm @ Pine Lodge, Myrtleville.
The Lynch Mob,11pm @ Half Moon.
Intinn,10.30pm @ City Limits.
Steve Sullivan, Rochestown Inn.
Mojo Rejects, 10pm @ Charlies.

Saturday 10 December 2005
Rory Gallagher Xmas Bash with Sinner Boy, Stagestruck, Remember Rory +
Guests, 8pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
Kila, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Karen Underwood & The Flying Monkeys, 11pm @ Half Moon.
Monitor, 9pm @ Ruby Tuesdays.
The Wedel/Barron Revue, Rochestown Inn.
The Outside, 10pm @ Charlies.
Nathan Kaye,10pm @ Cubiculo.

Sunday 11 December 2005
Annette Buckley, 8pm @ The Phoenix.
Áine Duffy + David Ford, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

MOnday 12 December 2005
Hank & Ray, 9.30pm @ Charlies.

Tuesday 13 December 2005
Clare O'Mahony + supp. Mick Flannery, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Mandy Murphy & Mosquito Airport, 9.30pm @ Charlies.

Wednesday 14 December 2005
Turn, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Annette Buckley, 8pm @ An Spailpín Fanach.
Andy Dunne, Rochestown Inn.

Thursday 15 December 2005
Cork Rocks,9pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
Diane Ward, 9pm@ Spailpín Fanach.
Ricky & Reuben,9.30pm @ Charlies.

Friday 16 December 2005
Kerbdog + Boss Volenti + Ideal End, 9pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
The Complete Stone Roses + Sons Of Now, 9.30pm @ Club One.
The Lynch Mob,11pm @ Half Moon.
Intinn,10.30pm @ City Limits.
Mick Flannery, 10pm @ Charlies.

Saturday 17 December 2005
Aslan, 8pm @ Opera House.
Unabombers, 11pm @ Savoy.
Trio, 8pm @ Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh.
Karen Underwood & The Flying Monkeys, 11pm @ Half Moon.
High Voltage, Rochestown Inn.
Barefoot Blues, 10pm @ Charlies.

Sunday 18 December 2005
Trio, 8pm @ Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh.
10 Past 7,9pm @ An Bróg.

MOnday 19 December 2005
Whipping Boy + God is an Astronaut,8pm@ Savoy.
Hank & Ray, 9.30pm @ Charlies.

Tuesday 20 December 2005
Mandy Murphy & Mosquito Airport, 9.30pm @ Charlies.

Wednesday 21 December 2005
The Sultans of Ping +Stanley Super 800, 9.30pm@ Savoy.

Thursday 22 December 2005
Dimitri From Paris, 10.30pm @ Savoy.
Karen Underwood & The Flying Monkeys, 11pm @ Half Moon.
Ricky & Reuben,9.30pm @ Charlies.

Friday 23 December 2005
Lotus Lullaby, My Evil Ex + Delorentos, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
The Lynch Mob, 11pm @ Half Moon.
Intinn,10.30pm @ City Limits.
Kieran Kramer Band, Rochestown Inn.
Head Over Heels, 10pm @ Charlies.

Saturday 24 December 2005
Hank & Ray, 9.30pm @ Charlies.

MOnday 26 December 2005
Hot Guitars, Rochestown Inn.
Hank & Ray, 9.30pm @ Charlies.

Tuesday 27 December 2005
Mandy Murphy & Mosquito Airport, 9.30pm @ Charlies.

Wednesday 28 December 2005
The Frank & Walters + Dave Couse & The Impossible, 9pm @ Savoy.

Thursday 29 December 2005
Echogram, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
The Revs, 9pm @ Half Moon.
Ricky & Reuben,9.30pm @ Charlies.

Friday 30 December 2005
Intinn,10.30pm @ City Limits.
Jakara, Rochestown Inn.
Red Herrings, 10pm @ Charlies.

Saturday 31 December 2005
The Lynch Mob's New Years Eve Special with guest Mick Flannery, 9pm @ Half
Moon.
Quade, Rochestown Inn.
Mojo Rejects, 10pm @ Charlies.

January 2006
Thursday 5
Vibe for Philo, 7.30pm @ Savoy.

friday 6
James Blunt, 7.30pm @ Green Glens, Millstreet.

Visual Art

to December 4
New Work
Donald Teskey was born in Limerick in 1956 and studied at the Limerick School of Art and Design. He is now based in Dublin. His bold, gestural paintings take as their subject the shorelines and seascapes of Ireland, and his surfaces, thick with impasto deal as much with the rough texture of weather beaten rocks or wind blown water as they tell of the fall of light
or colour. Vangard Gallery, Carey's Lane.

December 4
Small Equals Big
An exhibition of new work by Jane Butler and Kevin Tuohy, 2005 Hons. Deg. Fine Art C.C.A.D. graduates. Gallery 9, Tigh Filí Gallery, Thompson House, MacCurtain St.

to December 9
Remain In Light
An exhibition of treescapes by Cork based artist John Adams. Launderette Gallery, 14 MacCurtain Street.

to December 9
What if
Cork Community Art Link presents an exhibition of extracts and archival material from the What ifS project to coincide with the launch of the interactive website www.whatif.ie that documents the ten month project. Open daily from 10:30am and weekends from 2:30pm, 107 Shandon Street.

to December 13
Designing Ireland
A retrospective exhibition of Kilkenny Design Workshops 1963 - 1988. KDW undertook design work in ceramics, textiles, graphics, craft based industries and industrial design. The aim of this exhibition is to show the range of designs produced by the Workshops in the twenty five years of their existence. 21 Lavitts Quay.

to December 16
Enlargement: Ireland
Enlargement! is a continuously changing exhibition, displaying the artistic qualities of the new states of the expanded EU. An exhibition of contemporary art from Ireland. Cork Vision Centre, North Main Street.

to December 20
2005 Bursary Show
An exhibition of photography by graduates of St. John's Central College. St. John's Central College, Sawmill Street.

to December 23
Buzz Buzz a-diddle-it
An exhibition of oil paintings and enamel paintings by Justin P Davenne. Head of the River Bar, Popes Quay.

to late December
Cork Bound: Some treasures of Cork City Libraries
An exhibition of some of the treasures of Cork City Libraries. Material on display will be historically important or visually attractive or comparatively little known. Some of the material will fall into all three categories. The displayed items will include manuscripts, books, maps, photographs, illustrations, journals and theatre programmes. Cork City
Library, Grand Parade.

to December 31
Fusion
The 'FUSION' exhibition offers a visual explosion, displaying art work from three corners of the community. This unique collaboration combines the work of Mayfield Community Arts, Q.D.S.(Cope Foundation) and Enable Ireland Adult Services. National Software Centre, Mahon, Cork.

to January 29
Blake & Sons: Alternative Lifestyles and Mysticism in Contemporary Art Nine original prints by the celebrated painter, engraver and poet, William Blake are brought together with work by contemporary international artists. The artists participating in the exhibition include David Altmejd, Markus Amm, Kenneth Anger, Sam Basu, Henning Bohl, Christopher Bucklow, Stephan Dillemuth, Simone Gilges, Sebastian Hammwöhner, Dani Jakob, David Thorpe, Johan Thurfjell, Gabriel Vormstein and Walker & Walker. Glucksman Gallery, UCC, Cork.

to January 29
Passing Through
A major exhibition of the work of invited and selected artists who attended the Crawford College of Art & Design during the period 1974 - 2004. Glucksman Gallery, UCC, Cork.

to March 4 (O06)
James Barry
James Barry (1741-1806) is perhaps the most significant artist to have been born and trained in Cork. Much of his works reflect the history and politics of his own times, as well as the classical art of Greece and Rome. The strong moral and social content in his paintings show him to be an early Neo-Classicist, yet his life was thwarted by a strong romantic temperament, an argumentative nature and financial misfortune. The James Barry Exhibition will present an unequalled opportunity to re-examine Barry's contribution to both the history of art and the history of his own times, with works on loan from key collections in Ireland, Europe and North America, as well as presenting recently rediscovered paintings. The exhibition will conclude with an international academic conference which will coincide with the bicentenary of Barry's death. Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place.

December 1 to 21
New Paintings
'Broadly speaking my concerns in painting deal with aspects of landscape and the practice of abstract painting. Increasingly the internal architecture of the composition and processes of application has come into focus alongside texture, light and colour to the extent that the intrinsic nature of the painting itself is a priority. Through the syntax of these elements a balance is achieved and the painting finds its resolve.' Ger Sweeney. Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin Street.

December 1 to 21
2005 Triskel Contemporary Jewellery Exhibition
What happens when 3 Jewelery Designers get together to Design and Create what they really want? An exciting body of work, which is not dictated by the usual constraints existing in jewelery. By combining age-old skills and techniques with new contemporary design and their individual ideas, these designers make Jewelery exciting and fun. Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin Street.

December 6 to 30
Spirit of Place
These new works by Frances Murphy are inspired by the Speaker's Corner in London where people gather to communicate through language to voice their diverse views. 'As resident curator I am aware dual function of Tigh filí; as both as a gallery space and a poets house,therefore an awareness of possibilities of representation inform my work. The work seeks to represent these twin worlds of open expression through words and visualisation. The plaster heads and mixed media explore associations and interrelationships between these two different art forms'. Gallery 9, Tigh Filí Gallery, Thompson House, MacCurtain St.

December 8 to 31
Globalisation
A culmination of work, by twelve artists from around the world, exploring their alternate and shared perspectives on globalisation. Curated by Prawat Laucharoen. Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh, Co. Cork.

December 8 to 31
Presentation Sisters and The Presentation Windows
One of Britain's most exciting and successful artists, Tacita Dean, will present a two-part commission - a new film and a site-specific installation at South Presentation Convent. The film, PRESENTATION SISTERS, made in full collaboration with the sisters, is a gentle and evocative series of images that captures the daily life of these sisters and their convent - a life that is facing an inevitable end in the absence of a younger generation. THE PRESENTATION WINDOWS, Tacita Dean has replaced the four windows in the chapel sacristy with white alabaster on which she has created a series of drawings relating to her experience of the convent and the sisters. nd the artist, and it has resulted in a powerful and evocative new work. Screened every hour, no tickets required. More info from www.cork2005.ie South Presentation Covent, Evergreen Street.

December 8 to January 20
The Drawings of John Berger and Marisa Camino
An exhibition (instigated by the artist Jim Savage) of previously unknown collaborative drawings produced by John Berger and the Spanish artist Marisa Camino. Vangard Gallery, Carey's Lane.

December 9 to 13
Christmas Showcase
Annual Christmas exhibition of members work, with mulled wine and mince pies. Cork Printmakers, Wandesford Quay, Crosses Green.

December 11
Cork Widescreen Gala Night (Part 2)
A screening of the final six short documentaries produced by Frameworks Films in collaboration with Cork communities for Cork 2005 plus the launch of the Cork WideScreen DVD. Admission Free. Booking essential at 021-4322454 or info@frameworksfilms.com Tickets also available from Cork 2005 Information office on Patrick St, Cork. 7.30pm. City Hall, Cork.

December 12 to 29
Christmas @ Form Gallery
Exhibition featuring work by previous exhibitors at the gallery. www.affordableart-ireland.com FORM Gallery, Unit 2, Paul Street Shopping Centre.

December 15 to 17
Love etc.
By Andre Stitt. Concerned with ideas of empathy and compassion, Stitt's new work for 'Bodily Functions' celebrates and explores one of the most fundamental and complex of human emotions in relation to spirituality, desire, and the divisive forces of capitalist culture. Andre will be in and around the main shopping areas of the city for three days in the run up to Christmas. Info from Granary Theatre: 4904275. Cork City centre.

December
Peripheral Visions
Video art exhibition featuring the work of 39 artists showing over 39 weeks Nov 28-Dec 2 John O'Connell (Ireland) Otba'. Dec 5-9 Renata Kudlacek (Czech Republic) Otba'. Dec 12-16 Mathieu Copeland (France) 'Burn The Heretics/Trailor'. Dec 19-23 Dobz (Ireland)Otba'. Open 10am-6pm. Info: 4316033. Cork Film Centre, 20/21 Anglesea Street.

to December 10
Arttrail @ Form Gallery
www.affordableart-ireland.com FORM Gallery, Unit 2, Paul Street Shopping Centre.

December
Joseph Higgins
An exhibition of sculptures & paintings by this local artist. Cork Public Museum, Fitzgerald Park.

December
Christmas @ The Lavit
This Christmas we are stocking the widest range of art to be seen in the city! The work ranges from painting to sculpture, to ceramics and prints. So there is something in the show for everybody. Lavit Gallery, Fr. Mathew Street.

December 2 to 23
2005++++
December exhibition will include new works by artists who featured in our 2005 programme (Basil Blackshaw, William Crozier, Billy Foley, Hughie O'Donoghue, Patrick Scott, Sean Scully & Charles Tyrrell) along with invited artists Dorothy Cross, Martin Gale, Anne Madden, Alice Maher and Eilis O'Connell. Fenton Gallery, Wandesford Quay

Theatre & Opera

to December 3
Wrecks
WORLD PREMIERE Written and Directed by Neil LaBute. Wrecks, an Everyman Palace Theatre production in association with Cork 2005 and Kenneth Madden, is the story of one man's unique love for his recently deceased wife. Author Neil LaBute, who also directs, is the creator of the controversial films In The Company Of Men, Your Friend's And Neighbours and The Shape Of Things. He directed Possession, starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Nurse Betty starring Morgan Freeman and Renee Zellweger. Wrecks stars Ed Harris. 8pm. Tickets: f23/f15 (conc.). Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

December 6 to 17
The SNow Queen
A new and exciting adaption of the Hans Christian Anderson favourite. Presented by Graffiti Theatre Company. 8pm. Tickets f10 (adults), f7 (children), Group Rate Available. School bookings Tue-Fri 10.30am & 2pm on Tue & Wed; public performance Thur & Fri 7.30pm and Sat 3pm & 7.30pm. St. Lukes Hall, Summerhill North.

December 9 to January 15
Cinderella at the Palace
Starring Jean Elliot with Neil Prendeville and Frank Twomey. 8pm. Tickets Pre Christmas: f13/after Christmas: f20/17, Magic Monday (Dec 12 & 19) tickets: f10, Group Rates available. Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

from December 9
Babes In The Wood
The same creative team that delighted thousands of children with the smash hits, The Pied Piper, Beauty and the Beast, and Jack and the Beanstalk, presents the tale of Babes in the Wood, the adventures of two children lost in Sherbert Forest. The youngsters will encounter Robin Hood, his true love Maid Marian and band of merry men -- plus the glamourous Dame Knotty
Knickers, and the corrupt Sheriff of Rottingham, who takes from the poor and gives to himself! Schools Performances Currently On Sale. Tickets: f17, f20, f23 plus f1.50 booking fee. Previews: f14, f17, f20 plus f1.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

December 13 to 17
A Tempest
Aime Cesaire's anti-colonialist re-imagining of Shakespeare engages with the racial and class conflicts intrinsic to The Tempest. Combining humour and ritual as well as sadness, he debunks the notion of the 'White Man's Burden', and demands his point of view be heard. 8pm. Tickets Pre Christmas: f8/5. Box Office: 4904275. UCC Granary Theatre, Mardyke.

Dance

December 9
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. The only night in Cork that guarantees the jazz will get you up so you can really get down. So come out and party like it's 1939! 10pm, f5. An Spailpín Fanac, South Main Street.

December 10
Christmas Party Céilí
Music by Abbey Céilí Band. All welcome. 9.30am-1.30am, f8 including tea. Carrigaline GAA Pavilion.

Mondays & Thursdays
Salsa Classes
Intermediate 7.30pm, Beginners 8.30pm, Beginners 2/Improvers on Mondays and Advanced on Thursdays 9.30pm. More info on 086 2547319. www.salsaireland.com Garda Social Club, Penrose Wharf.

December 9
Khelashi Belly dance Show
...in the ICD/Firkin Crane, Shandon. A middle eastern dance event featuring many styles from Egyptian, Lebanese, Turkish, Romany, ATS, tribal fusion, African and moreS Proceeds will go to the domestic violance women's centre. Tickets f12/10 from Firkin Crane on 021 4507487. Contact Sandra Keil at khelashidance@yahoo.ie or on 086 1594508. www.firedance.cc Thompson House, MacCurtain Street.

Tuesdays
International Folkdancing
Music and dance from all over the world. New dancers welcome, all ages, no experience necessary. 8-10.30pm, f4 entry, first timers free. Further details from Larry 4886541 or Patsy 4872550. St. Peter's Parish Hall, Carrigrohane.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
Hip Circles Bellydance
Fusion belly dance (tribal, latin-arabic, gypsy, veil, fire-dance, live drumming and much more!). Beginners classes every Tues, time: 10:30 to 12:00; Beginners classes every Wed, time: 19:15 to 20:30; Intermediate classes every Wed, time: 20:45 to 22:00; Beginners classes every Thurs, 1st class: 18:00 to 19:30, 2nd class: 20:00 to 21:30; Beginners classes every
Fri, 1st class: 18:00 to 19:30, 2nd class: 20:00 to 21:30. Booking needed (f40 monthly payment). Call Graziela on 086 3532962/021 4553173. Visit www.hipcircles.tk 15 Bridge Street, (opp. Vibes & Scribes).

Wednesdays
Argentine Tango
Classes until Dec 14th with teacher, Andres Bezem, Argentina. Beginners 7pm, Improvers 8pm, Advanced 9pm (no partner required), Salon 10pm downstairs @ The Vineryard. Christmas party Friday Dec 2nd @ Garda Social Club. Classes resume Jan 11th. Details from Aileen 087 2627887 or www.corktango.com The Vineyard, Market Lane (off Patrick Street).

Concerts

December 1
Rté Vanbrugh String Quartet
With Antii Siirala (piano). Haydn's String Quartet in C, Op. 33 No. 3, Stephen Gardner's Quartet No. 3 (Don't Push Your Granny When She's Shaving), and Franck's Piano Quintet. 8pm, tickets f18, f15 & f10. Info: 4270076. Aula Maxima, UCC.

December 3
Lord Mayor's Gala Christmas Concert O05
A programme of popular and seasonal classics in aid of local charities. 8pm, tickets f25, f20 & f7.50 available from Pro Musica. City Hall, Cork.

December 8
A Welcome Home for 2005
Mary Hegarty (soprano) with the Cork School of Music Symphony and Fleischman Choir. 8pm, tickets f18, f15 & f10, tel: 4270076. City Hall, Cork.

December 11
Liam Lawton
A Liam Lawton live concert is a visual and aural experience that features various guests from his album at every performance. 8pm. Tickets: f25 + f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

December 11
Sunday Night at the Palace: Christmas Crackers
Christmas surprises at the Everyman with a little bit of everything: laughter, dance and song. Starring Damian Smith, Linda Kenny, Breiffni Horgan (tenor) and many more. 8pm. Tickets: f23/f15 (conc.), Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

December 31
The Celtic Tenors
Joined on stage by soprano Deirdre Shannon and under the guidance of Musical Director, David Munro, The Celtic Tenors will perform songs from their new album, OWe Are Not Islands', as well as all your favourites including Nessun Dorma, Remember Me, and The Contender along with many seasonal classics. Why not join the Celtic Tenors and bring in the New Year in Style! 10pm. Tickets: f35/40/45 + f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

December
Our mEUsical Partners
With Cork Orchestral Society. Dec 13: Greece - Programme to be announced. 1.10pm, tickets f10 (conc.f7/5). Crawford Art Gallery

Comedy

from December 1
Des Bishop: Fitting In
Fitting In is the outstanding new show from Cork's favourite American comedian. Extra performances from Monday 9th January 2006. 8pm. Tickets: f25 + f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

December 3
Colin Murphy
Show 9.30pm, f16. Visit: www.thecomedyclub.ie City Limits Comedy Club, Coburg Street.

December 10
David McSavage
Show 9.30pm, f16. Visit: www.thecomedyclub.ie City Limits Comedy Club, Coburg Street.

December 16
Naked Camera
Following the success of the sometimes outrageous, sometimes subversive hit show on RTE, The stars of Naked Camera have decided to take their skills to the stage. 8pm. Tickets: f25 + f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

December 22 & 23
Christmas Comedy Special
Swith Jason Byrne and Karl Spain. Show 9.30pm, f20. Visit: www.thecomedyclub.ie City Limits Comedy Club, Coburg Street.

Wednesdays
Stand Up & Be Counted!
An open mike stand up comedy night brought to you by the Craichouse see it all - rapid fire action as a host of new and experienced comedians take to the stage at Cork's coolest venue. New comedians wishing to book a spot can do so by texting Martin at 0872669811. 9.30pm, entry free. Tikki Lounge, Academy Street.

Thursdays
Snatch Comedy Improv
Great Comedy Improv - A non-stopping rollercoaster of absurdity, originalty and amazing spontaneity! An hour (and a bit) of the games you might remember from 'Whose Line is it Anyway?' plus some very special surprises. If you want a pint, have a laugh and enjoy some of the fastest, wittiest and most extreme comedy, do not hesitate, SNATCH IMPROV is what you are looking for!!! Doors 9.30pm, Show 10pm, f5. Sky Bar, Coburg Street.

Festivals

November 25 to December 4
Art Trail
Celebrating 10 years Art Trail are delighted to present an exciting and cutting edge programme this year. From exhibitions in reasonably usual places (Tigh Fili, Art Haven Gallery, Form Gallery, Framemakers, 18 Turns-Fota), to installations in slightly more unconventional locales (Red Abbey Tower Square, St. Fin Barre's Cathedral, etc); from Open Studios (The Backwater, Parkville Studios, K Studios, Studio 23, Working Artist Studios Skibereen, The National Sculpture Factory and Peter Morgan & Judy Kravis opening up their Studio in Iniscarra.) to Masterclasses and artists talks, the Art Trail has something for every art buff and curious bystander alike. For further information on times and more, please contact the Art Trail office on 021 4961449, email: info@arttrail.ie or go to our website www.arttrail.ie.

Other Stuff

from October 7
Conserving the Dream
Treasures of St. Fin Barre's Cathedral, celebrating the works of William Burges, Architect. Opening hours: Mon to Fri (11am-5pm, closed 1pm-2.15pm); Sat (11am-4pm, closed 1pm-2.15pm); Sun (3pm-5pm). Cork Public Museum, Fitzgerald Park.

to December 23
Denny Lane: Renaissance Man
The exhibition includes original manuscripts and artefacts from the personal archive of one of Cork's most interesting historical figures. Denny Lane (1818-1895) was an eminent Corkman, scholar, businessman, politician and is perhaps best known in Cork for his ballad OCarrigdhoun', which appeared in The Nation newspaper in 1845. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm (Including lunchtime, Mon-Fri). Free Admission. For group visits telephone 021 4277809. Cork Archives Institute, Christ Church, South Main Street, Cork.

December 8 & 10
Christmas Craft
& Design Market
A variety of unique hand made crafts including ceramics, knitwear,
jewellery, mirrors and much much more. Perfect for Christmas Shopping!
10.30am-4.30pm. More info on 021 4279925. Cork Vision Centre, North Main
Street.

December 14
Thunder From Down Under
Australia's Thunder From Down Under is an experience like no other male
revue show in the world. Valiant hearts, washboard abs and sensitive souls
are apparent during the time the men of Thunder take you on a fantasy flight
through past eras and even into the future. 8pm. Tickets: f30 + f2.50
booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

Tuesdays
Open Mic @ The LV
Everyone welcome from singer/songwriters to poets. Free pints for performers
and admission is free! Bring own instrument and leads if required. For more
information contact Ruth: rnodrog@yahoo.com. The LV, MacCurtain Street.

Mondays
Let's Get Quizzical
Table Quiz. 9.30pm. Winner gets f50 Beer Voucher. Fred Zeppellins,
Parliament Street.

Saturdays
Art In The Park
Weekly exhibitions by Cork-based artists in Bishop Lucey Park, Cork. Bishop
Lucey Park, off Grand Parade.

Solas Festival of Light - Cork European Capital of Culture.
As 2005 draws to a close, it's time to celebrate the year and Cork's incredible designation as European Capital of Culture. There's plenty to celebrate and with a month long programme of events there's plenty to see and do, with Solas Festival of Light promising a magical end to the year.

From the switching on of the city's Christmas lights in November, through to the fireworks finale on New Year's Eve, there's a host of events for all of the family. Be part of the Journey of Light, create your own light filled Labyrinths and get involved in the festivities.

It's time to look back on a memorable year for the city and toast Cork's continued success. Get ready for a spectacular send off.

Solas Festival of Light will unfold as follows:

November 27
Illuminations
The opening event of Cork's 2005 closing ceremonies will commence on Sunday, November 27th at 5.30pm on Patrick Street. Linking in with the annual Switching on the Christmas Lights' it will feature festive entertainment by the Cork Pops Orchestra.

December 11
Journey of Light
Journey of Light will be a magical large-scale outdoor event in the heart of Cork City, beginning at 5.30pm. Using a number of themed elements 'Journey of Light' will incorporate a procession of light through a series of lighting and projection installations, involving artists from across the cultural spectrum. This will be a ticketed public event with tickets
available from the Cork 2005 Information Office on Patrick Street from December 1st.

December 15 to 21
Labyrinths
'Labyrinths of Light' will be a unique opportunity for schools, Churches, community groups and businesses around the city to design, construct and facilitate a series of labyrinths. During the week December 15th to December 21st labyrinths will be in placed in a number of city centre locations ­ indoor and outdoor, where the public will be invited to discover, walk and experience the labyrinth.

A number of these labyrinths will be accessible to the public for the duration of the week. Some will be lit at night and others will host performances and ceremonies carried by the groups who designed them.

For more information about Labyrinths and how to get involved visit: www.cork2005.ie

December 31
New Dawn, New Beat
The New Year's Eve spectacular will begin with New Beat - a musical extravaganza at City Hall featuring professional and community percussionists and other musicians. There will be three performances of New Beat during the day - at 12pm, 3pm and 6pm. All shows will be ticketed but free of charge with tickets available from the Cork 2005 Information Centre from 12 December. Aspects of the musical spectacle will be showcased in the city centre throughout the day.

December 31
Solas Fireworks
Echoing the wonderful opening fireworks display of January 8th, the culmination of the New Year's Eve celebrations will feature a similar fireworks display. Beginning at 8pm and originating from the Collins Barracks area, members of the public are encouraged to identify suitable vantage points in and around the city in order to maximise the enjoyment of this wonderful New Year's Eve finale!