FEBRUARY 2006 CORK

Live Music Listings

February 2006
Wednesday 1
Boss Volenti, 8pm @ An Bróg.
UCC Battle of the Bands - Heat 1,8pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Thursday 2
Revelation Soundsystem, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Friday 3
Mael Mordha + Mass Extinction + For Ruin, 8pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
Sylvia Saint, 8pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Azzurro, 10pm @ Clancys.
Sangria Latino,11pm @ City Limits.
Head Over Heels,10pm @ Charlies.
Circus Envy, 9pm @ Sinners Bar.
Remedy, Rochestown Inn.

Saturday 4
Strange Brew presents: Fred, Delorentos, Ghostwood Project + DJ
Gugai, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
UCC Trad Society Trad Concert, 8pm @ Half Moon.
Pontius Pilate & The Naildrivers,10pm @ Clancys.
Red Herrings, 10pm @ Charlies.
The Jets, Rochestown Inn.

sunday 5
Jim Noir, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Natty Wailer & The Reggae Vibes + Wiggle + Revelation Sound System,
10.30pm @ Fast Eddies.
Peter Mulvey,9pm @ Half Moon.

Monday 6
Cork Jazz Big Band,9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

tuesday 7
Andy Irvine, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Wednesday 8
UCC Battle of the Bands - Heat 2, 8pm @ Cyprus Ave.

thursday 9
Murphy’s Live 2006:Waiting Room + support, 9pm @ The Bróg.
Breakaway + support,9pm @ Cubiculo.
Tidal Suns, 9pm @ Thirsty Scholar.

Friday 10
Laura Izibor, 8pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Doppler Effect, 11pm @ Cyprus Ave.
The Great Egress, 9pm @ The Phoenix.
Little Creatures,10pm @ Clancys.
Sumu,11pm @ City Limits.
The Outside,10pm @ Charlies.
Opium For The Masses,9pm @ Sinners Bar.
Phelan Goodman, Rochestown Inn.

saturday 11
Beth Orton, 8pm @ Savoy.
Dwight, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
The Marshals, 11pm @ Cyprus Ave.
The Boogie Band,10pm @ Clancys.
Barefoot Blues,10pm @ Charlies.
Ideal, 9pm @ Sinners Bar.
Quade, Rochestown Inn.

sunday 12
Jenny Lindfors + Tadgh Cooke + Jessie & Layla, 8pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Monday 13
Cork Jazz Big Band, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Tuesday 14
Don Mescall, 8pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Wednesday 15
UCC Battle of the Bands - Heat 3,8pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Thursday 16
Poles Apart, 8pm @ Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh.
Fintan Lucy, 9pm @ An Spailpín Fanach.
Breakaway + support,9pm @ Sinners Bar.

Friday 17
High Voltage,10pm @ Clancys.
Live Band,11pm @ City Limits.
Head Over Heels,10pm @ Charlies.
The Littlest Band That Could, 9pm @ Sinners Bar.
Tidal Suns, 10pm @ The Quad.
James Gurnell, Rochestown Inn.

Saturday 18
King Creosote, 8pm @ Cyprus Ave.
God Is An Astronaut (late gig), 11pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Live Band,10pm @ Clancys.
The Lynch Mob,10pm @ Charlies.
Komodo, 9pm @ Sinners Bar.
High Voltage, Rochestown Inn.

sunday 19
Gemma Hayes, 8pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Monday 20
Cork Jazz Big Band, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

tuesday 21
The Violent Femmes, 9pm @ Savoy.
Vesta Varro + Echogram, 8pm @ Cyprus Ave.

wednesday 22
UCC Battle of the Bands - Heat 4, 8pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Thursday 23
Humanzi + Channel One, 8pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Friday 24
Dirty Pretty Things + Mainline + Lotus Lullaby, 8pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Cork Rocks!, 9pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
Head Over Heels,10pm @ Clancys.
Breakaway + support, 9pm @ Cubiculo.
Wiggle,11pm @ City Limits.
Mojo Rejects,10pm @ Charlies.
Kudos, 9pm @ Sinners Bar
Steve Sullivan, Rochestown Inn.

Saturday 25
Nina Hynes + Tone Control + Dae Kim, 8pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Flying Monkeys,10pm @ Charlies.
Head Over Heels, Rochestown Inn.

Sunday 26
Buck 65, 8pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Fureys & Davy Arthur, 8pm @ Everyman Palace Theatre.

Monday 27
Cork Jazz Big Band, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Tuesday 28
The Walls, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Coming in March
sunday 12
Josh Ritter @ Everyman Palace Theatre.

saturday 18
The Human League @ Savoy.

Visual Art

to February 3
White
WHITE is characterised through the artists collection of work reflecting new beginnings, new journeys, preservation and ritual. WHITE will contain a white and glass chandelier by Madeline Boulesteix created at the end of 2005 whilst the artist was in residence in Cork; an installation of over a hundred white porcelain domestic objects by Des Farrell; work made in the old laundry at St Finbarr’s hospital in 2005 using folded sheets and moving images and brought into Triskel by Patricia Hurl & Therry Reudin; ‘Migratio’ by Lucile Bertrand - suspended wings which appear to take flight and ‘Repetition of Imprints’ by Aïda Kazarian, a series of white paintings inspired by the weaving patterns within oriental carpets. Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin Street.

to February 10
Exhibition
Lightbox display of photography by Martin Conlon. Tom Barry’s Pub, Barracks Street.

to February 25
Group Show
Featuring work by over thirty artists, both Irish and international, working in a variety of mediums. Vangard Gallery, Carey’s Lane.

to March 4
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.

February
Cork Days
An exhibition of late 19th and early 20th century photographs of Cork City from the Alec R. Day, arps, collection in the Irish Architectural Archive. Cork Public Museum, Fitzgerald Park.

February 2 to 26
Exhibition
New work by Janet Mullarney and Katherine Boucher Beug. Fenton Gallery, Wandesford Quay.

February 3 to 24
Room to Manoeuvre
Art & Design from Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa. Cork Vision Centre, North Main Street.

February 11 to 25
Exhibition
Paintings by Joseph Patrick Shabalabi. Gallery 9, Tigh Filí Gallery, Thompson House, MacCurtain St.

February 12 to April 30
Ireland At Venice: Aspects from the Irish Pavilion, Venice Biennale 2005 Ireland At Venice comprises works by seven artists: Stephen Brandes,
Mark Garry, Ronan McCrea, Isobel Nolan, Sarah Pierce and the collaborative artists Walker and Walker. Glucksman Gallery, UCC, Cork.

February 14 to 28
Case
Group show featuring work by members of Cork Arts Society. Lavit Gallery, Fr. Mathew Street.

February 16 to March 31
Solo Exhibition
Exciting Solo Exhibition by artist Deirdre McCarthy showing her new work. NSC National Software Centre, Mahon.

Coming in March

March 18 to April 22
From Landscape
Following the success of the exhibition Focus on Drawing in 2001, curator Jim Savage has assembled a touring exhibition From Landscape an exhibition of 29 large-scale landscape drawings by artists working in Ireland today. The aims of the exhibition are two-fold: to propose
the enduring relevance of landscape imagery by exploring its current contemporary diversity; and equally to celebrate and encourage that most primal quality of all art practices: Drawing. Artists featured include John Shinnors, Stephen McKenna, Jill Dennis, Barrie Cooke, Martin Gale and Brian Bourke. Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place.

Theatre & Opera

January 31 to February 4
ENCORE CORK
We usher in 2006 with a variety of some of our best loved performers including Mary Hegarty, Paddy Comerford , Tony Hegarty and many more.
8pm. Tickets: f25/18. Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

February 1 to 4
Charley’s Aunt
By Brandon Thomas. Directed by Daniel Vollstedt. The laughs come fast in this ever-popular comedy of errors and disguises. Jack and Charles invite their girlfriends to Oxford - properly chaperoned, of course, by Charley’s wealthy aunt. But when the aunt writes that she’ll have to postpone her trip, thus threatening the girls’ visit, the boys creatively invent a new “aunt”, their friend Babberly dressed as a woman! All goes well until the real aunt turns up. Then the fun begins! Performed in German with English Surtitles. Presented by UCC German Society. 8pm. Box Office: 4904275. UCC Granary Theatre, Mardyke.

from February 6
To Kill
a Dead Man
A black comedy detective thriller, To Kill A Dead Man, is produced by Inis Theatre. The detective thriller meets the monster movie! With a plot that has as many twists and turns as a rubik’s cube, this is a tale of the very unexpected. 8pm. Preview on Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th February. Adm: €f15 + f2.50 booking fee, f10 for preview performances + f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Half Moon Theatre, Half Moon Street.

February 7 to 11
Rope
Darkly comedic and disturbed, Patrick Hamilton’s 1929 play tells a gruelling tale of two young men who decide to kill a fellow student as an intellectual exercise. Rope examines the influences that drove them to murder and the resulting consequences while at the same time, maintaining a steady undercurrent of black comedy. Filmed by Alfred Hitchcock in1948, the play remains to this day one of the classics of the thriller genre. Presented by UCC Dramat. 8pm, tickets: f8/f5. Box Office: 4904275. UCC Granary Theatre, Mardyke.

February 9 to 18
Man of La Mancha
Starring Peter Karrie as Don Quixote. Winner of 5 Tony Awards, including Best Musical & Best Score. Following phenomenal critical acclaim in 2004, Man of La Mancha returns directed by Marion Wyatt. Man of La Mancha is the thrilling, often hilarious, always stirring adventure of Don Quixote and his side-kick, Sancho Panza. This show brings you a heart-breaking story and a musical score that includes To Dream the Impossible Dream, Dulcinea and I, Don Quixote. 8pm, tickets: f22.50, f25, f27.50; Matinees: f22.50, f20 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

February 13
Annie Junior
Presented by Cork Arts School. Annie Junior tells the story of a spunky orphan determined to find her parents. With its upbeat plot and flamboyant characters Annie is one of the best loved musicals of all time. 8pm. Tickets: f20/f18. Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

February 20 to 25
Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Having enjoyed sensational reviews, Bill Kenwright’s “Amazing”, “Superb”, “Wonderful” and “Brilliant” production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues to enjoy huge success in the West End and throughout the country with standing ovations at every performance. With the liveliest, most energetic company of actors, singers and dancers you’ll ever see, JOSEPH is brimming with non-stop action, laughter and infectious fun that is sure to delight the young and the young at heart. 8pm, tickets: f30, f40, f50; Matinees: f25, f32, f38 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

February 20 to 25
Santa Ponsa or Bust
Back by popular demand. Frank Twomey and Pakie O’Callaghan deftly move between a multitude of characters to reveal the uproariously funny underbelly of a fortnight in Santa Ponza. 8pm. Tickets: f25/ f18. Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

February 21 to 25
Shakers (restirred)
By John Godbar & Jane Thorton. Shakers Cocktail Bar is THE place to be! After work, before a club, to meet the blokes, to pick up the girls, for birthdays and parties, romance and sin, this is the place where everyone wants to be seen: from the check-out girls to the chinless wonders, from the yuppies to the local lads tittering at the thought of a “Long Slow Comfortable Screw” And in Shakers the four young waitresses reveal the lives of its staff and customers and offer an insight into their hopes, dreams, disappointments and the reality that lurks behind the plastic palms and Pina Coladas. Presented by UCC Dramat. 8pm, tickets: f8/f5. Box Office: 4904275. UCC Granary Theatre, Mardyke.

Coming in March

March 7 to 11
O Go My Man
Out of Joint and the Royal Court. A caustic and comic play about love and the wider world, set in contemporary Dublin: celebrity chefs, 12 kinds of latté and 1,000 Eastern European immigrants to pour. 8pm. Tickets: f25/f18. Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre,
MacCurtain Street.

March 13 to 18
Da
By Hugh Leonard. A hilarious black comedy set in Dublin in the 1960’s. Its just after Da’s funeral and Charlie returns to his childhood home to sort out a few things. The ghost of Da however won’t leave the house or Charlie’s mind as we discover the darkly comic relationship that existed between father and son. 8pm. Tickets: f25/f18. Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

March 21 to 25
Sherlock Holmes
…the last act
The world’s greatest fictional detective confronts the most complex case of all - his own psyche. Starring Roger Llewellyn. 8pm. Tickets: f25/f18. Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

March 6 & 7
Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs
Presented by Lambert Puppet Company, with a special visit by the legendary Bosco. 9.45am & 11.30am, tickets: f10 plus f1.50 booking fee; School groups: f8 plus f1.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

March 9 & 10
The Biggest Adventure in the world
By Shaun Prendergast. A new play for children aged 8 to 12 commissioned by Barnstorm. Without permission three adventurers Jonty, Mickser and Nadia go to the fair and go hunting treasure on a half sunken boat, but when they find the remains of Captain Flint things get hairy! 9.45am & 12am, tickets: f10 plus f1.50 booking fee; School groups: f8 plus f1.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

March 14 to 26
I, Keano
Following its hugely successful run earlier this year, I, Keano returns. He came - He saw - He went Home. A Musical Epic by Arthur Mathews (Father Ted), Michael Nugent (Absurdly Yours) and Paul Woodfull. “Not a good musical, a fantastic musical” - Joe Duffy, RTE. Evenings, tickets: f32, f35 plus f2.50 booking fee.; Matinees: f22.50, f25 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

Dance

February 11
Céilí Dancing
With Glenside (Longford). All welcome. 9.30am-1.30am, f8 including tea. Carrigaline GAA Pavilion.

February 25
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 Spailpin Fanac, South Main St.

February 25
pre-Doubletime! Swing Dance Class
Swing is a fun, easy to learn partner dance, sometimes known as Lindy Hop. In the class you’ll learn the basics of Swing Dancing, the moves, the style, the attitude. 8-9.30pm, f10. The Unitarian Church, Princes St. www.dublindy.com

February 28
Knots
Using brutal and high-octane choreography and the insightful text of psychoanalyst R.D. Laing, Cois Ceim’s dancers lay their lives bare in exposing the fine line between love and madness. Through a series of passionate physical and verbal confrontations between ‘Jack and Jill’ they try to unravel the twists, turns and convolutions inherent when we entangle our life and body with someone else’s…and the sad little patterns our minds and hearts are compelled to forever repeat. Contains material of an adult nature. Winner of Best Production Award at Dublin Fringe Festival 2005. 8pm, tickets: f15, f18 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

Mondays & Thursdays
Salsa Classes
Intermediate 7.30pm, Beginners 8.30pm, Beginners 2/Improvers on
Mondays and Advanced on Thursdays 9.30pm. Garda Social Club, Penrose
Wharf.
from February
Salsa Club
Viaduct Bar, Bishopstown.
Wednesdays
Salsa Class
Beginners salsa classes at 8.30pm. Carrigaline Fernhill Golf Club.
More info on all of the above from Kathleen on 086 2547319.
www.salsaireland.com

Mondays & Tuesdays
Southern Tribes i
With Affiliate Tribal Teachers- Marius Griffin and Terrie Young.
Tribal Dance is Rooted in the Strength of Women. Tribal Belly Dance-
African Roots. Mixing African grooves with tribal grace, women come
together to learn and share their dance in a non- competitive
atmosphere for fun and friendship! Mondays: 7-8pm Beginners.
Grounding in the basic isolations that underpin our dance. 8-9.30pm
Beginners / Improvers. Tuesdays: 10.30-12pm Beginners / Improvers.
Open to all. Dance in a relaxed environment where mothers and
babies / toddlers are welcome. All Classes have limited numbers so
booking is essential. Booking/Info: Terrie on 0861967 481 or 021 450
8482. Shandon Karate Club and The Teaching Rooms.

Wednesdays & Thursdays
Southern Tribes II
Rashenkoti Tribal Belly dance. Thursdays: 7pm, Basics 1 & 2,
Grounding in isolations and improvisation, Self-expression and
creative non-competitive connection in dance. Wednesdays: 10:30am,
Basics / Mixed, Babies and small people welcome. Thursdays: 4pm,
Children’s class Ages 7 and up. Dance in a relaxed non-competitive
atmosphere, emphasising cooperative ability and building skills for
self-expression. Booking/Info: Please Contact Marius on 021 435 9086.
All classes have Limited numbers so bookings must be made ahead.
Shandon Karate Club and The Teaching Rooms.

Tuesdays
5 Rhythms Ecstatic Dance
Caroline Carey presents - Tuesday evening classes at the UCC
DramaLab, Lee Maltings Building, Prospect Row, Cork. 5.15 to 6.45
(suitable for beginners) ?10. 7 to 9.30pm (dynamic) ?15. March 10th
-12th. Weekend workshop PASSION UNLIMITED. What is our passion in
life, what moves and inspires us to live more fully? Take advantage
NOW of the early booking discount! Workshop cost ?140 (?120 if
booked by 10th Feb). Enquiries & Bookings: Hazel: 021 4961247,
hazel@newton-net.co.uk, www.5rhythmsireland.com

February
Bellydance classes
Egyptian Classical Style Belly Dance in Cork! Become a Belly Dance
Queen TODAY! Candelabrum-dancing, Cane-dancing, Zills, Veil work,
Sword, Fan-dancing, and tabla dancing. Warm-ups with yoga and pilates
techniques. Cool downs to Classical Indian music and breathing
exercises. Belly2Abs to flatten tummies. Mons: Level I 7-8:15pm;
Mons: Level I 8:30-9:45pm; Weds: Hip Hop/Belly dance 7-8pm* New Class
starts Feb 15th, reserve space NOW*; Weds: Level II (pre-req Level I)
8:15-9:30pm; Fridays: Concentration 7-8pm (we will work each month
with a different technique-fans-zills-canes-veils-candelabrum-this
class is only for people that have belly danced before).This class is
recommended to be taken as an additional class*. f 40. per month.
Info/Booking: Adriana 085 1259100 or Bellydancewithme@hotmail.com.
Montfort College Dance Studio, MacCurtain Street.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursdays & Fridays
Hip Circles Belly dance
Fusion Belly dance style (American Tribal roots), come for a lot of
fun, celebrate your womanhood! Yoga / pilates warm ups and
stretches for bellydance, playful troupe dance improvisation,
friendly finger cymbals, sensuous veil, fire dance, goddess
costuming, haflas and more! Ongoing classes, f40 monthly. All ages,
shapes and sizes welcome! Tues: Beginners 10:30-12:00. Wed: Beginners
18:00-19:30; Improvers / Intermediate 20:00-21:30. Thurs: Beginners
18:00-19:30; Beginners 20:00-21:30. Fri: Beginners 18:00-19:30;
Beginners 20:00-21:30. Booking in advance needed, call Graziela on
086 3532962/021 4553173. Visit www.hipcircles.tk 15 Bridge Street,
(opp. Vibes & Scribes).

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.

Wednesdays
Argentine Tango
Classes with teacher, Andres Bezem, Argentina. Beginners 7pm,
Improvers 8pm, Advanced 9pm (no partner required), Salon 10pm
downstairs @ The Vineyard.
Friday Feb 10th Tango Party @ Garda Social Club.
Valentine’s Day Feb 14th A Night of Passionate South American Music
performed by Piarango, an Argentine duo who have been highly
acclaimed. (www.piarango.com). The evening will include Dance
Performance & Participation @ Tigh Fili, McCurtain Street, Food and
Wine available. Tickets: f12 from Pro Musica or tel 087 2627887.

Details of all events from Aileen 087 2627887 or www.corktango.com
The Vineyard, Market Lane (off Patrick Street).

Concerts

February 2
The Crawford Piano Trio
The Crawford Trio will perform ‘Serendipity’ by Philip Martin and
Schumann Piano Quartet op. 47 with guest violinist Ruxandra Petcu
Colan. The members of the Crawford Piano Trio are: Adrian Petcu,
violin, Jan Cap, Piano and Iosif Calef, cello. 1.10pm. Tickets f10/f7
conc., at door. Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place.

February 2
RTE Vanbrugh Quartet
…playing Quartets by: Mozart in F major KV 590; Shostakovich No.8 in
c minor, Op.110; Beethoven in F major Op. 135. 8pm. f15 (Cork
Orchestral Society Members f11/f7 conc.). Aula Maxima, UCC.

February 5
Frances Black
Popular singer, Frances Black is bringing her unique blend of charm
and talent to the Everyman as Part of her 2006 Irish Tour. 8pm.
Tickets: f25. Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre,
MacCurtain Street.

February 7
Viennese Strauss Gala
Performed by soloists from the major British Opera companies, such as
Opera North, D’Oyly Carte and Scottish Opera. 8pm. Tickets: f25/f18.
Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

February 9
Best of the Baroque
Mark O’Keeffe (trumpet), Conor O’Connell (recorder), Coral O’Sullivan
(oboe), Tudor Dornescu & Tom Crowley (violins), Conor Palliser &
Shane O’Sullivan (French horns), Hugh McCarthy (cello), Cork School
of Music Baroque Ensemble, Geoffrey Spratt (conductor):
“Best of the Baroque”: concertos by Vivaldi (for cello & for 2
violins), Babell (for
recorder), Telemann (for two horns) and J.S. Bach (“Brandenburg” No.
2). 8pm. f15 (Cork Orchestral Society Members f11/f7 conc.). Aula
Maxima, UCC.

February 19
Aisling Na NGael
Highlighting the music of our heritage mostly “as Gaeilge” in rich
choral and orchestral setting. Soloists Emma Kate Tobia (soprano) and
Emmanuel Lawler (tenor). pm. Tickets: f25/f18. Box Office: 4501673.
Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

February 23
Early Songs of the Middle East
…with Ensemble “Kadin Sarkilari”. 8pm. f15 (Cork Orchestral Society
Members f11/f7 conc.). Aula Maxima, UCC.

February 26
Cork On Show 2006
In aid of Cork Cancer Research Centre. A gala variety show presenting
Cork talent in the past, present and future, featuring John Spillane,
Dancing Thru The Ages, Tenor David Conor O’Brien, Comedienne Mon
Murphy and many more. “Wonderful talent – with some of the best loved
names in the history of Cork entertainment” – Evening Echo. 8pm.
Tickets: f30, f40 + f2.50 booking fee. Gold Circle Price: f70
(includes pre-show champagne reception) + f2.50 booking fee. Box
Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

Comedy

February 3 & 4
Phil Nichol
Show 9.30pm, f16. Visit: www.thecomedyclub.ie City Limits Comedy
Club, Coburg Street.

February 11
David O’Doherty
Show 9.30pm, f16. Visit: www.thecomedyclub.ie City Limits Comedy
Club, Coburg Street.

February 18
Owen O’Neill
Show 9.30pm, f16. Visit: www.thecomedyclub.ie City Limits Comedy
Club, Coburg Street.

February 25
Karl SPain
Show 9.30pm, f16. 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.

Other Stuff

February 28 to March 4
Chinese State Circus
There’s back flipping acrobats spiralling through rotating hoops, a
dizzying succession of gymnasts, knotted contortionists , Chinese
pole balancing and the world famous Shaolin Wu-shu Warriors. 8pm,
check for matinee times. Tickets: f25. Box Office: 4501673. Everyman
Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

ongoing
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 February
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 ‘Carrigdhoun’, 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.

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.

February to June 2006, artist Margaret Fitzgibbon will run after-
school art classes, every Wednesday 4-5 pm at the Crawford Art Gallery.
Age groups catered for are 6-9 years and 8-12 years.
The art classes are divided in modules of four weekly sessions and
each module caters specifically for an age group. Classes last one
hour and will draw on the Crawford gallery’s exhibitions. The
children will be encouraged to look at and discuss the artwork with
regard to ideas, materials, and production.
The modules will cover techniques of painting, drawing, collage and
construction, which parallel the recently updated primary school art
curriculum.
It is possible to book your child for more than one module, as the
content of each is different.
The fee is €40 per module all-inclusive.
For booking contact:

Anne Boddaert / Margaret Fitzgibbon
Crawford Municipal Art Gallery,
Emmet Place,
Cork, Ireland.
021 4907857 Fax: 4805043
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DINING OUT AMENDMENTS

Amicus Café & Restaurant
14a French Church St., 4276455
New World Cuisine in a contemporary setting at the heart of Cork’s
historic Huguenot Quarter. Open 7 days, 10am till late: Mon-Sat,
8.30am-late & Sun, 12-late, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Join
us for Sunday Brunch.

Blair’s Inn
Cloghroe, Blarney, Co. Cork, 4381470
Situated five minutes from Blarney on R579 in a secluded riverside
setting, Blair’s Inn is as pretty as a picture. Warm coal fires
flicker in the wooden interior of the bars during winter. In summer,
Blair’s is renowned for its spectacular floral displays, patio and
gardens, which have seating for over 100 people, heated patio and
riverside beer garden. Trout can be seen to “rise” in the
Owennageara, the Sheep River, which bounds the garden. Recommended by
all major guides and winner of many awards. Lunch: 12.30-3.30pm;
Evening Meals: 4-9.30pm. blairsinn.ie

prime@Clancy’s
Princes St/Marlboro St., 4276097
We are the steak specialists in Cork. Also served: Irish dishes,
seafood, poultry and vegetarian dishes. Clancy’s is owner-operated
and serves food all day every day, from breakfast (08.00 Mon-Fri,
10.00 Sat, 12.00 to 16.30 Sunday) to dinner. prime is steak, 7 days!
clancys-bar.com

Zanzibaar
34 Patrick St., 4272895
(entrance off Cook Street)
Located in the city centre overlooking Patrick Street, Zanzibaar is a
vibrant and colourful restaurant offering a wide range of sizzling &
savoury dishes including pizzas, pastas, massive burgers, steaks,
seafood and scintillating Tex Mex dishes. New lunch menu now
available with wraps and sambos from €6.95 and lasgane, nachos and
curries from €8.95. Full wine licence. Call for reservations.

PUB LIFE AMENDMENTS

The Abbey Tavern
54 Gilabbey St., 4316071 H2
Welcome to a REAL Cork pub. Experience a relaxed atmosphere in this family run pub. Friendly locals, great pints & bar food menu. Located
in Cork’s historic quarter minutes from some of the city’s more interesting sights. Off License Now Open.

Redz Bar & Club D4
Liberty Street, 4251855
Open @ 7pm, Tue-Sun. Mingle throughout and absorb the ambience in this significant open plan bar and nightclub with an enchanting spacious outdoor courtyard. Live Entertainment / DJ’s: Tuesday to Sundays. The ultimate location for all Parties & Occasions, ‘we can cater to all your desires’. All main sporting events viewed live in the bar on plasma screens. Cover charge after 11pm. Visit: rebelbargroup.com