FEBRUARY 2005 CORK

Live Music Listings

Tuesday 1
Jazz Club, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.
The Lace, 9pm @ The Old Oak.
Special Consensus Bluegrass Band, 8pm @ McDaid¹s, Midleton.

Wednesday 2
Hothouse Flowers + Playtoh, 9pm @ The Old Oak.
UCC Trad Soc., 9pm @ Lobby Bar.

Thursday 3
Erin McKeown + Kris Delmhorst, 8pm @ An Cruiscín Lán. TOP FIVE
Tsunami Benefit with Sumu, Sangre Latino, Pontius Pilate etc, Downtown Crossing, Wiggle, Jim X Comet, 8pm @ Half Moon.
John Spillane & Mick Flannery, 9pm @ De Barras, Clonakilty.
UCC Trad Soc., 9pm @ Lobby Bar.
The 4 Elements of HipHop, 10.30pm @ Clancys.

Friday 4
Dervish, 8pm @ Cyprus Avenue.
Fly, 8.30pm @ Half Moon.
Mandy Murphy, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.
Murphys Stew, Rochestown Inn.
Soulmasters, 8pm @ Clancys.

Saturday 5
Republic Of Loose + Playtoh, 8pm @ Cyprus Avenue.
Chris Smither, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.
The Lace, 9.30pm @ Barbucha.
Stanley Super 800, 8pm @ De Barras, Clonakilty.
Lunasa, Imperial Hotel.
Head Over Heels, Rochestown Inn.

Sunday 6
Chris Smither, 8.30pm @ Lobby Bar.
Wazoo Inc, 8pm @ De Barras, Clonakilty.

Tuesday 8
Jinx Lennon & The Man With The Hat, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.

Wednesday 9
Aziz Ibrahim, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.

Thursday 10
Jason O¹Driscoll, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.
Nick Kelly, 8pm @ De Barras, Clonakilty.
CIT Battle of the Bands Heat 1, Nancy Spains.
The 4 Elements of HipHop, 10.30pm @ Clancys.

Friday 11
Nick Kelly, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.
Pony Club, 9pm @ Cyprus Avenue.
Interference + Paul Tiernan, 8pm @ Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh.
Steve Sullivan, Rochestown Inn.
Flesh & Wood, 8.30pm @ Clancys.

Saturday 12
James Yorkston, 9pm @ Lobby Bar. TOP FIVE
Veda Koba, 9.30pm @ The LV.
Chucklehead, 8pm @ De Barras, Clonakilty.
Paul Tiernan, 8pm @ The Blackbird, Ballycotton.
Hot Guitars, Rochestown Inn.

Sunday 13
Thin Lizzy, 8pm @ Everyman Palace Theatre. TOP FIVE
Alan Tobin, 8pm @ De Barras, Clonakilty.

Tuesday 15
Jazz Club, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.

Wednesday 16
Albert Niland, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.

Thursday 17
Mark Geary, 9pm @ Lobby Bar. TOP FIVE
Lerner, 8pm @ De Barras, Clonakilty.

Friday 18
Lee Scratch Perry & The Mad Professor, 10.30pm @ Savoy. TOP FIVE
The Wedding Present, 8pm @ Cyprus Avenue. TOP FIVE
Mark Geary, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.
Stella Chiweshe Band, 8pm @ Triskel Arts Centre.
Andy Dunne, Rochestown Inn.
Hot Guitars, 8.30pm @ Clancys.

Saturday 19
Giveamanakick, 8pm @ Cyprus Avenue.
Gasoline Rainbow, 8pm @ De Barras, Clonakilty.
Quade, Rochestown Inn.

Sunday 20
The Fureys & Davey Arthur, 8pm @ Everyman Palace Theatre.
The Girls of Summer CD Launch, 8.30pm @ Lobby Bar.

Tuesday 22
Jazz Club with Louis Stewart, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.

Wednesday 23
Brian Flanagan, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.
Interference & Paul Tiernan, 8pm @ De Barras, Clonakilty.

Thursday 24
Natty Wailer, 9pm @ Cyprus Avenue. TOP FIVE
Freddie White, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.
CIT Battle of the Bands Heat 2, Nancy Spains.
The 4 Elements of HipHop, 10.30pm @ Clancys.
Paddy Keenan & Tommy Sullivan, 8pm @ De Barras, Clonakilty.

Friday 25
Lemonjelly, 10pm @ Savoy. TOP FIVE
Deadstring Brothers, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.
God is an Astronaut, 7.30pm @ Cyprus Avenue.
Aslan, Rosie¹s Bar, Carrigaline.
Hank Wedel & Ray Barron, Rochestown Inn.
Treehouse, 8pm @ Clancys.

Saturday 26
The Jimmy Cake, 9pm @ Cyprus Avenue.
Paul Di Anno and Band +support (ex Iron Maiden), 9pm @ Nancy Spains.
Paul Tiernan, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.
Feud, 8pm @ De Barras, Clonakilty.
High Voltage, Rochestown Inn.

Sunday 27
Jodavino, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.

Visual Art

Visual Art
to February 10
New Paintings by Billy Foley
Foley¹s gestural drawings and paintings are a dynamic exploration of line and form. His formal painterly concerns have a certain amount in common with the preoccupations of Abstract Expressionism, but he has found a particular resonance for his interests in the language of science. Fenton Gallery, Wandesford Quay.

TOP FIVE
February 19 to March 12
Parable of The Prodigal Son
These new works by Hughie O¹Donoghue have their foundation in and take inspiration from an Ireland of memory and myth. Fenton Gallery, Wandesford Quay.

to February 11
Unveiling
Process, pleasure and the artist¹s own body are central to Janine Antoni¹s work, which transforms everyday bodily rituals into a sculptural process. Unveiling is made from a cast of her own head and shoulders and hangs at a level equal to her own height. Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin Street.

to February 16
Émigrance
With photographs, stories and suitcases full of travel diaries, the exhibition invites visitors to accompany 12 individuals who have now made their home in France as they make the journey back to their country of origin. With work by Carl Cordonnier, Éric Le Brun, François Daumerie, Emmanuel Goulliart and Joël Blondel. Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin Street (& The Bodega, Cornmarket Street to March 7).

TOP FIVE
February 24 to March 27
As If In A Dream Dreamt By Another
By David Jacques. ŒAs if in a dream, dreamt by another¹ comprises a series of twenty four portraits of migrant peoples, rendered in acrylic paint onto silk banners. Twelve works relate to migrant stories from Liverpool and the artist then went on to create 12 new migrant stories from Dublin. As part of a new residency at Triskel, David Jacques will be commissioned to create a further two works in Cork , working with Cork based immigrants to Cork to complete the series of banners for ŒAs if in a dream, dreamt by another¹ All 26 banners will be shown at Triskel. Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin Street.

from February
Aissa Lopez
An installation piece by Aissa Lopez, a 2004 BA sculpture graduate from Crawford. Aissa won the Cork Film Centre¹s award of Crawford graduates. The show will run for a couple of weeks and is Aissa¹s first solo show, incorporating her trademark use of film as art. Cork Film Centre, Anglesea Road.

to February 16
Eileen Healy & Sabine Weissbach
New work from Eileen Healy and Sabine Weissbach. The works on show will feature collaborative abstract paintings by the two artists which are based on the Burren, it will also feature individual piecies by both. Web:www.affordableart-ireland.com FORM Gallery, Unit 2, Paul Street Shopping Centre.

TOP FIVE
February 1 to March 31
Figure and Ground
An exhibition at the Crawford Municipal Art Gallery, consisting of 80 drawings and watercolours spanning three centuries including among others works by Rembrandt van Rijn, Vincent van Gogh, Pieter Mondriaan, Jan van Goyen, Hendrick Avercamp. The exhibition will explore how artists, while separated by different centuries, are united by underlying concerns or values - pragmatism, honesty, an appreciation of landscape, a sense of structure or geometry underlying the landscape, and an understanding of the close relationship between mankind and nature. Crawford Municipal Art Gallery, Emmet Place.

February 1 to 26
Ignite
Student group show from Art and Design from CSN (Colaista Scoil Naofa). Over 50 works selected by guest curator Noelle Noonan. Gallery 9, Tigh Fili, Thompson House, MacCurtain Street.

February 12 to 26
Exhibition
Martha Furey and Carol James - performance, paintings, sculpture. Alternative Space, Tigh Fili, Thompson House, MacCurtain Street.

TOP FIVE
February 2 to 26
Enlargement - Hungary
Enlargement! is a continuously changing exhibition, displaying the artistic qualities of the new states of the expanded EU. February features an exhibition of contemporary art from Hungary. Cork Vision Centre, North Main Street.

February 1 to 12
Cork Arts Society Members Exhibition
Works in a variety of media by members of Cork Arts Society. The Lavit Gallery, Fr Mathew Street (off South Mall).

to February 19
The Magic of Masks and Puppets
Scottish Mask & Puppet Centre, Scotland¹s primary venue, gallery, training centre and resource in the field of puppetry has compiled an exhibition chronicling the history of the world¹s oldest theatrical tradition and displaying its contemporary relevance. This display includes shadow puppets from Greece, Turkey and Indonesia, Wayang Golek rod puppets from Java, Rajasthani marionettes, giant ŒRussian doll¹ figures from the Rostov State Puppet Theatre and the infamous crawling baby from the hit film Trainspotting. O¹Kelly Gallery, Cork City Museum, Fitzgerald Park.

to February 27
Trunk - Artist as Traveller
ŒTrunk¹ is: A travelling and expanding exhibition featuring artists from America and Ireland based around themes of trave, place, translation and other issues effecting the artist as traveller. Participating artists include: Helen O¹Leary, Christine Mackey, Alice Lyons, Katie Wilson, Annabel Langrish, Noel Molloy, Collette Nolan, Mick O¹Shea, Irene Murphy, June Pollock, Megan Eustace and Stephen Brandes. Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh.

TOP FIVE
to March
Forty Shades of Green
Curated by Brian Kennedy in conjunction with the Crafts Council of Ireland, Forty Shades of Green presents the work of 40 artists and crafts people, featuring work in a variety of media including ceramics, glass, textiles, wood, stone, metal, painting, and print. The work is by some of Ireland¹s most distinguished fine art and craft practioners: Inga Reed, Celine Traynor, Paul Devlin, Sara Flynn, Maud Cotter, Helena Gorey, Christine Mackey, Remco de Fouw, Michael Boran, Eoin McNamee and Glenn Lucas. Glucksman Gallery, UCC, Cork.

to March 20
Here & Elsewhere
A video installation by the American artist Kerry Tribe. The installation shows an interview between an older man who remains off the camera, the British filmcritic Peter Wollen, and a thoughtful ten year old girl, his daughter Audrey. As the interview unfolds, their philosophical conversation touches on history, memory, temporality, epistemology, photography and desire. Glucksman Gallery, UCC, Cork.

Ongoing
Highlights from the UCC Art Collection
This display offers the opportunity to see some of the highlights of the UCC Art Collection and includes work by Hughie O¹Donoghue, Clare Langan, Basil Blackshaw, Barrie Cooke and Janet Mullarney. Glucksman Gallery, UCC, Cork.

Theatre & Opera


February 1 to 12
The Plough and the Stars
By Sean O¹Casey. O¹Casey¹s remarkable classic depicts Dublin tenement life during the 1916 Rising through the eyes of such legendary characters as Bessie Burgess, Mrs Gogan, The Young Covey, Fluther Good and Rosie Redmond, who ignite the play with their banter, rancour and humour until tragedy strikes and the full horror and waste of the fight for freedom is realised. The Plough and the Stars combines political complexities and moral insights in a powerful and effecting human drama which continues to challenge audiences today. An Abbey Theatre production. 8pm, tickets: f15/20/25/30 (+ f2 booking fee). Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House.

February 1 to 5
Sisters
Tony Award winning Anna Manahan stars in the world premiere of ŒSisters¹ by Declan Hassett. A story of disappointed love, brutal passion and horrific consequences for the lives of two sisters living in 50¹s Ireland. Directed by Michael Scott. Presented by City Theatre, Dublin. 8pm, tickets f23/15 (conc.). Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain St.

February 16 to 20
Figaro¹s Wedding | Le Nozze di Figaro
Opera 2005 was established under Artistic Director Kevin Mallon in response to Cork's designation as European Capital of Culture. Le Nozze di Figaro (Mozart), directed by Michael Hunt, is its first full-scale production. The jealous Count Almaviva tries to prevent the marriage of the maid, Susanna, to his valet, Figaro. From brilliant overture to joyous finale, Figaro¹s Wedding is an incomparable masterpiece that has dazzled audiences for centuries. Today, it continues to be praised as a model of musical perfection. Performance Schedule: Wednesday 16 (preview) @ 7.30pm; Thursday 17 @ 7.30p; Saturday 19 @ 7.30pm; Sunday 20 @ 7.30pm. Tickets: f30/40/50 (+ f2 booking fee). Preview tickets: f25/35/45. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House.

February 22 to 26
Eden
Irish Repertory Theatre New York presents ŒEden¹ by Eugene O¹Brien. This hilarious and heart breaking play is the story of good times gone bad for two people who have promised to be together forever. Starring Catherine Byrne and Ciaran O¹Reilly. Directed by John Tillinger. ³The acting is as daring, as richly and brilliantly detailed as anything you are likely to encounter on any New York stage² - Irish Post. Winner of the Irish Times Best New Play Award. 8pm, tickets f23/15 (conc.). Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain St.

February 28 to March 5
Deathtrap
By Ira Levin. Keir Dullea, best remembered for his starring role in 2001: A Space Odyssey, makes his Irish stage debut in this compelling stage thriller. 8pm, tickets f23/15 (conc.). Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain St.

February 21 to 26
Romulus der Große
By Friedrich Dürrenmatt. Want to know how the Roman empire really fell? UCC¹s German Society presents this un-historical historical comedy in which Romulus, Rome¹s last emperor, forsakes imperialism to raise his chickens. The play is performed in German with English Surtitles. 8pm, tickets: f6/4. Box Office: 4904275. Granary Theatre, Dyke Parade.

Dance


February 1 to 28
Fête de la Danse
Institute for Choreography and Dance (icd) presents 'Fête de la Danse', a celebration of the highest quality in contemporary dance with a francophone influence. 'Fête de la Danse' has become an unmissable rendezvous of contemporary dance with a reputation for excellence. During February 2005, at icd along with a variety of venues throughout the city, we will see performances of internationally celebrated choreographers and artists including Mathilde Monnier, Christian Rizzo, Michèle Noiret, Dominique Boivin, Herman Diephuis, Béatrice Massin, along with installations such as Vidéodanse, workshops, exhibitions, masterclasses and film screenings.
In tandem with the festival, icd will present ŒShifting Sites¹ a series of talks between artists and the audience centred on questioning the issues of identity. Info: 4507487, or visit: www.instchordance.com icd @ Firkin Crane, Cork Opera House & Triskel.

February 15 & 16
Spectacularly Empty II
By Faustin Linyekula. The Congolese choreographer will present a piece about the social and political situation in Kinshasa.8.15pm. Info: 4507487, or visit: www.instchordance.com icd @ Firkin Crane.

February 25
Unwelt
UMWELT, the stunning new work by Maguy Marin, one of France¹s most distinguished choreographers, is a thrilling conclusion to Fête de la Danse 2005, icd¹s 10 day celebration of dance from francophone countries. 8pm, tickets: f15/20 (+ f2 booking fee). Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House.

February 26
Doubletime!
A night of hot swing jazz with Dj Gary. Jump, jive, romp, and stomp to the best swing jazz of the 30¹s and 40¹s. The only night in Cork that guarantees the jazz will get you up so you can really get down. 10pm, adm: f5. An Spailpin Fanac, South Main Street.

Mondays
Argentine Tango
With inspirational Argentine instructor, Andres Bezem. Beginner class @ 7-8.30pm; Improver class @ 8.30-10pm; Milonga @ 10pm till late. No partner required. Details from Aileen on 087 2627887. The Vineyard, Market Lane (off Patrick Street).

Mondays in January
Rhumba Casino
A night of live Salsa, Rhumba and Merengue with a full 8-piece latin orchestra. Rhumba Casino are Ireland¹s exponents of true Cuban dance music under the leadership of veteran Cuban bandleader Manu Ramirez. Doors 9pm, band at 10.30pm, f5 cover charge. Cyprus Avenue (above The Old Oak), Caroline Street.

Mondays & Thursdays
Salsa Classes
Absolute Beginners 8.30pm. More info on 086 2547319. Garda Social Club, Penrose Wharf. www.salsaireland.com

Mondays & Thursdays (and Friday mornings)
Bellydance Classes
Contact Sandra Keil at bellydancecork@yahoo.co.uk or on 086 1594508. Thompson House, MacCurtain Street. www.firedance.cc

Tuesdays
Salsa Classes
Beginners 8pm; Improvers 8pm; Intermediate 9pm, classes f7, dancing afterwards. Coal Quay Bar

Concerts

February 14 to 19
Danny Comes Home - An Intimate Evening with Danny La Rue
The irrepressible dame of drag returns home with a very special show, showcasing Danny the unique entertainer, but also a revealing portrait of Danny Carroll himself. 8pm, tickets f23/15 (conc.), the first 1000 tickets will be sold priced f15. Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain St.

TOP FIVE
February 18
Mozart¹s ŒRequiem¹
Performed by the soloists, chorus and orchestra of Opera 2005. This, Mozart¹s last work, is an extraordinarily moving piece. Also performed will be the youthful Exultate Jubilate featuring Cork soprano Majella Cullagh. 7.30pm, tickets: f25/35/45 (+ f2 booking fee). Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House.

Tuesdays
Our mEUsical Partners
With Cork Orchestral Society. Tuesday lunchtimes, from 1 to 1:50 pm 25/01/2005 to 13/12/2005, tickets f10 (conc. f7 & 5), info: 4270076. Crawford Municipal Art Gallery.

Comedy

Comedy
TOP FIVE
February 6
Vintage Niall Toibín
For ONE NIGHT Only with special guest, Charlie McGettigan. Since he began his professional career with the RTE Players, Niall Toibín has gained international recognition as actor, comedian and writer, through stints with the Abbey, the British National Theatre and on Broadway. 8pm, tickets: f22.50/25 (+ f2 booking fee). Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House.

February 12 & 26
The Craichouse at LV
Quality stand-up talent from all corners of the island. Saturdays every fortnight, show starts 9pm, ends 11.30pm, adm. f3. LV Bar, MacCurtain Street.

Mondays & Wednesdays
Snatch Comedy Improv
Comedy Improvisation, every Monday night from 10pm (be there by 9pm!), free adm. Sin É, Coburg Street. Šand every Wednesday night from 10pm, free adm. Bodega Bar, Coal Quay.

Tuesdays
The Craichouse at Nancy Spains
Corkomedy brings two well known headline acts, an open mike spot for a local funnyman and MC. Show starts 9pm, ends 11-ishpm, adm. f4, all pints f3, late bar till 2am all week. Nancy Spains, Barrack Street.

Festivals

February 2 to 6
Tradfest 2005
The UCC Traditional Music Society welcomes you to TradFest 2005. The event takes place around Cork City Planned events with concerts, sessions, lectures, competitions and even a Trad Disco! The line-up includes artists such as Lunasa, Nollaig Casey and Arty McGlynn, At First Light and Beoga.
More info on: www.ucc.ie/students/socs/tradmus, or Phone Jenny 087 2221715 or Jeremy 086 0720186 Cork City.

February 12 & 13
10th Festival of Youth Orchestras
This festival features youth orchestras from all over Ireland.Over 600 young musicians will play on stage during the two concerts, in what promises to be a fantastic feast of music. The programme includes movements from the Nutcracker Suite, 1812 Overture and the Theme Music from Mission Impossible. Feb. 12, 3pm & 8pm, tickets f8.50 available from box office 1890 613 642 or from Opus II and Pro Musica. (Feb 13, 2pm ŒIAYO Fringe Festival Concert¹ @ Half Moon Theatre, tickets f5. The programme will include ŒCeltic Twist¹, a dramatic fusion of traditional, folk and classical music with instrumentalists, singers and dancers to entertain you. Not to be missed) For more details, log on to www.iayo.ie City Hall

Other Stuff

February 9
An Audience with Mo Mowlam
The Everyman Palace Theatre proudly presents ŒAn Audience with Mo Mowlam¹, a fascinating evening with one of the world¹s best-loved politicians. Listen to Mo as she recalls her life in politics, her enduring legacy in the peace process as well as divulging her own personal insights. 8pm, tickets f18/12 (conc.), the first 300 tickets will be sold priced f12. Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain St.

February 11
Special Olympics Fundraiser
With RedFM¹s Stevie G. Brunos @ The Mardyke. Blind Date with 96FM¹s Ken Perrott. Barbucha @ The Mardyke.

February 12
Shag Tag & Speed Dating
Meet the Josephine to your Napoleon, your Ben Affleck to, er, never mind. Kicks off at 9pm. Brunos @ The Mardyke. Speed Date your way to a long lasting love affair, or only up until you finish his chips. 9pm. Barbucha @ The Mardyke.

February 14
Valentine¹s Night Special
Meet the man or woman of your dreams with an evening of drinks and live music. Spouses/partners optional. 9pm. Barbucha @ The Mardyke.

February 14
Where¹s Me Cocktail?
Valentine¹s Night at Tig Fili, a feast of passion, tango, poetry, The Bard. Wear finest feathers and perfectly preened plumage. Tickets at f15 include a complimentary cocktail - concessions available. 7.30 - closing time. For further details contact Tig Fili at 021 450 9652 or Michelle on 086 8327635.

to March 21
The Cork International Exhibition 1902 - 1903
It was just over a century ago that the eyes of the world were last drawn to Cork. On May 1, 1902, the ŒCork International Exhibition¹ was formally opened, the brainchild of Edward Fitzgerald. So popular did it become with visitors and exhibitors from around the world that it reopened in 1903. Dalton Gallery, Cork City Museum, Fitzgerald Park.

Tuesdays
Open Mic Night @ 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.

Saturdays
Art In The Park
Šcontinues it¹s 2nd year of weekly exhibitions by Cork-based artists in Bishop Lucey Park, Cork. Bishop Lucey Park, off Grand Parade.