March 2004 Cork

Live Music Listings

Monday 1
Paul Brady, 7.30pm @ Opera House.

Tuesday 2
Daara J, 9pm @ Half Moon.
Paul Brady, 7.30pm @ Opera House.
Jazz Club, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.

Wednesday 3
The Pernice Brothers + The Belles, 9pm @ Half Moon.
Halite + Black Orange, 9pm @ An Cruiscín Lán.
UCC Trad Soc., 9pm @ Lobby Bar.

Thursday 4
Revere, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave (above Old Oak).
Clare O¹Mahony + Rachel Loshak, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.

Friday 5
Turn, 8.30pm @ Half Moon.
Goodtime John, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave (above Old Oak).
Ten Speed Racer, 9.30pm @ Old Oak.
The Citadels, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.

Saturday 6
Juute, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave (above Old Oak).
Showaddywaddy, 8pm @ Opera House.
Sean Needham & Band, 8.30pm @ Half Moon.
Street Talk, 9pm @ An Cruiscín Lán.

Sunday 7
Bluemoose, 9pm @ Old Oak.

Monday 8

Tuesday 9
Jazz Club, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.

Wednesday 10
Nebula + Winnebago Deal + Rulers Of The Planet, An Cruiscín Lán.
Marc Copland, 8pm @ Triskel Arts Centre.
Charis, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.

Thursday 11
Red Sea Pedestrians, 8.30pm @ Half Moon.
Rianor, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.

Friday 12
Chez Jack L, 8pm @ Opera House.
Paul Tiernan, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.

Saturday 13
Interference, 8pm @ Sirius Arts Centre.
Chez Jack L, 8pm @ Opera House.
Adam Snyder, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.

Sunday 14
Scotty Moore & The Grundy Pritchard Band, 8pm @ Opera House.
Al Grant, 8pm @ Everyman Palace Theatre.
Juno, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.

Monday 15

Tuesday 16
Jazz Club, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.

Wednesday 17
Damien Dempsey + guests, 7.30pm @ Opera House.
MIck Hanly, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.
Bobbie Lee, 5pm @ McDaids, Midleton.

Thursday 18
Anto, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.

Friday 19
Tir na nÓg, 8pm @ Sirius Arts Centre.
Martin Ryan, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.

Saturday 20
Rubyhorse, 7.30pm @ Opera House.
Sharon Shannon, 8pm @ Opera House.
The Pale, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.
Annette Buckley & Trish Casey, 8pm @ Sirius Arts Centre.
Juute, 9pm @ The Blackbird, Ballycotton.

Sunday 21
Tir na nÓg, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.

Monday 22

Tuesday 23
Melanie O¹Reilly, 8pm @ Sirius Arts Centre.
Jazz Club, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.

Wednesday 24
Bobby Conn & The Glass Gypsies + Warlords Of Pez, 10pm @ Half Moon.
Juliet Turner, 8pm @ Opera House.

Thursday 25
Terry Lee Hale, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.

Friday 26
Tin Hat Trio, 8pm @ Triskel Arts Centre.
Girls of Summer, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.

Saturday 27
Hothouse Flowers, 8pm @ Opera House.
Clive Barnes, 8pm @ Sirius Arts Centre.
The Shambuenos, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.

Sunday 28
Bell X1, 8pm @ Half Moon.
Martin Finke, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.

Monday 29

Tuesday 30
Tony Emmanuel, 8pm @ Half Moon.
Jazz Club, 9pm @ Lobby Bar.

Wednesday 31

Visual Art

to March 6
Inscribed Landscape
An installation by artist Danielle Sheehy. In this exhibition, the artist looks at the patterns we create and through which we move in the landscape. She also reveals the lost waterway movements underlying the contemporary fabric of Cork City. Exhibition runs in the project room (ground floor). Crawford Municipal Art Gallery.

to March 6
By The Way
An exhibition of photography by AIB prizewinner 2003 Dara McGrath. The exhibition depicts the changing landscape of Ireland's national road network. Drawing on landscape painting tradition, his compositions are poetic, witty and pragmatic. Exhibition runs in the second floor galleries. Crawford Municipal Art Gallery.

to March 15
Art at the NSC
A solo exhibition by Majella O¹Neill Collins. National Software Centre, Mahon, Cork.

to March 11
Stephen Gunning
Stephen Gunning¹s work revolves around social issues and the individual¹s relationship with society. He investigates how we inhabit urban situations and the relationship between the public and social confrontation. Working extensively in video, Gunning has exhibited widely internationally. This is his first solo show in Ireland. Artist¹s Talk: Friday 13 February, 1.00pm. Admission Free. Gallery One. Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin Street.

to March 11
Vii Manifestations: Passing
Originally from Peru, South America, Isabela Basombrio-Hoban is now living and working in Ireland. Her mixed-media installations are evocative of reliquaries, treasures and private places of adornment. The work is reminiscent of Œlow-tech¹ experimental scientific object making with undercurrent themes of birth, death and re-birth. Artist¹s Talk: Friday 13 February, 1.30pm. Admission Free. Gallery Two. Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin Street.

to March 19
Corban Walker
This exhibition will consist of new photography, drawings and two sculptural pieces by Dublin artist Corban Walker. Fenton Gallery, Wandsworth Quay.

to March 24
Exhibition
Michael O¹Donovan - Screenprints and lithographs. Tel: 4271333. web:www.affordableartireland.com FORM,
Unit 2, Paul Street Shopping Centre.

March 2 to 13
Jonathan Knuttel
An exhibition of paintings by the popular Irish artist. The Lavit Gallery, Fr Mathew Street, off South Mall.

March 3 to 13
The Soul Series
A striking exhibition of prints and pastels by Limerick based artist Evelyn Goold. Gallery 1. Watercolours & European Paintings By Seamus Corkery. Gallery 2. Cork Vision Centre @ St Peter¹s, North Main Street.

March 4 to 28
Women and War
An exhibition of photographs by award winning photographer Jenny Matthews. Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh, Co. Cork.

March 13 to April 17
George Petrie:
Artist and Antiquarian
An exhibition in which over eighty drawings, watercolours and engravings by George Petrie (1790-1866) will be re-evaluated and re-contextualised. Crawford Municipal Art Gallery, Emmet Place.

March 13 to May 8
The Lios
The Lios is a new installation work by innovative Cork-based company half/angel. The Lios is thematically focused on the lios at Warren Beach, near Ballymacoda in East Cork, and the surrounding area. Through a combination of audio walks, and interviews with young and elderly local residents, the work builds up layers of memory and time. Crawford Municipal Art Gallery, Emmet Place.

March 16 to 27
Cork and it¹s River: The River Lee from Source to Sea
Oils, pastels and watercolours of the River Lee by Terrance Folley. Gallery 1. ³It¹s Behind You!² Photographic exhibition revealing Indian traditional puppeteers. Gallery 2. Cork Vision Centre @ St Peter¹s, North Main Street.

March 23 to April 3
Annual Members Exhibition
Works in various media from Cork Arts Society members. The Lavit Gallery, Fr Mathew Street, off South Mall.

March 26 to 24
Graphic Works
The show will consist of a selection of carborundum prints and etchings by Tony and Jane O¹Malley. This exciting work, previously unseen in Cork, extends the diversity of materials used by both artists and shows the ease in which they move between mediums, from painting to printmaking. Fenton Gallery, Wandsworth Quay.

Theatre & Opera

to March 6
Shakers Re-stirred
By John Godber. If you liked ŒBouncers¹ then you will love Shakers. 4 waitresses wax lyrical on customers, cocktails, food and freedom in a hectic comedy. If you¹ve ever enjoyed Sex on The Beach or a Tequila Sunrise then this sassy play will be just your cup of tea. Presented by Call Back Theatre. 8pm, tickets f12, f10 (conc.). Box Office 4508398. Cork Arts Theatre, 7 Knapps Square (across river from Opera House).

March 1 to 6
Philadelphia, Here I Come!
By Brian Friel. Presented by A.R.T (association of regional theatres). This superb production by the world-renowned playwright is directed by Adrian Dunbar. 8pm, tickets f23, f18 (f16 Conc). Box Office 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

March 2 to 6
The Story of a Staircase
By Antonio Buero Vallejo. The Story of a Staircase is a dramatic social commentary on the effects of the Spanish Civil War upon the lives of the ordinary person. Based in an apartment block, the play focuses upon the lives of four families that live there and the relationships they have with each other. 8pm, tickets: f6/4. Booking on 4904275. UCC Granary Theatre, Dyke Parade.

March 8 & 9
Cinderella
Presented by The Lambert Puppet Theatre. This year the Lamberts will present their newest journey into the magical world of fairy tale and adventure with a new show - Cinderella. Based on the classic fairy tale, audiences will be treated to a feast of humour and stunning visual effects in a non-stop event for the whole family to enjoy.
9.45am & 11.30am, tickets: f8.50 (plus booking fee f1.50) school groups: f7.50 (per student). Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House.

March 9 to 12
Le Cuimhne na nDaoine
An original drama adapted by the Irish Drama society of U.C.C. It is said in old fisherman¹s tales that when a man is lost at sea, his soul returns to shore until he has been mourned and his wake is over. Páidí Ó Dálaigh takes this notion and brings us on a journey with four young men whose friendship penetrates the boundary between worlds and leaves them peering through the looking glass struggling to find their resting place. 8pm, tickets: f6/4. Booking on 4904275. UCC Granary Theatre, Dyke Parade.

March 16, 17, 18
The Spraying of John O¹Dorey
By J.B. Keane. Dinner Theatre presented by Owenabue Dramatic Society & directed by Musetta Joyce. Phone 4552279. Greenes Restaurant, MacCurtain Street.

March 17 to 20
Wordmadeflesh
wordmadeflesh: theory meets practice. bodies on stage slipping sweating speaking touching thinking knowing feeling asking seeing hearing scratching listening breathing resisting being smiling stretching desiring lying holding hiding judging jumping standing still. 8pm, tickets: f8/5. Booking on 4904275. UCC Granary Theatre, Dyke Parade.

March 22 to 27
Caught On The Hop
By Derek Benfield. One day Phil announces to his friend George that he is to leave his wife. An annoyed George reluncantly decides to give him a hand, so that Phil can move in with his next- door neighbour, a young woman he met on the No.49 bus. The scene is thus set for mistaken identies, lies and utter confusion. A farcical comedy! 8pm, tickets f10, f8 (conc.). Box Office 4508398. Cork Arts Theatre, 7 Knapps Square (across river from Opera House).

March 23 to 27
The Castlecomer Jukebox
Presented by Red Kettle Theatre Company, with Mick Lally and Honor Heffernan. 8pm, tickets f20, f16. Box Office 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

March 24 to April 3
The Caucasian Chalk Circle
Bertolt Brecht¹s ³...celebrated theatre classic.² ³Terrible is the temptation to do good.² Presented by csnDRAMASK, directed by Marion Wyatt. Nightly at 8pm. UCC Granary Theatre, Dyke Parade.

March 25
Tosca
By Puccini. This most popular of operas with its tender moving arias, ŒRecondite Armonia¹, ŒVissi d¹Arteand E Lucevan le Stelle¹,is a heady mixture of true love, torture and treachery, with two of the best roles for tenor and soprano, plus a truly blood curdling villain for the baritone. Ellen Kent & Opera International present The Chisinau National Opera.This production features a large cast and full orchestra with a boy¹s choir within a specially devised cathedral setting in Act 1. 8pm, tickets: f25, f35, f45 (plus f2 booking fee). Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House.

March 26
Turandot
Puccini¹s last great masterpiece was brought to wide public attention by the use of the moving aria ŒNessun Dorma¹ for the World Cup. The story of a cold-hearted princess, who discovers love. This production features a beautiful traditional Chinese set with dancers. With international soloists and a 170 strong company and orchestra. Ellen Kent & Opera International present The Chisinau National Opera. 8pm, tickets: f25, f35, f45 (plus f2 booking fee). Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House.

from March 29
The Desert Lullaby
A new play by Jennifer Johnston, presented by Galloglass. 8pm, tickets f20, f16. Box Office 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

Dance

March 22 & 23
Ballet Spectacular 2004
Cork City Ballet. Featuring Swan Lake Act II, Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux, Don Quixote Pas de Deux and Alan Foley¹s new ballet, Salut d¹amour. Classical and contemporary ballets, old and new, from east and west, promise to deliver an evening of spectacular dance celebration. Don¹t miss it. Special Schools Rate available. 8pm, tickets: f15, f20, f24, f28 (plus f2 booking fee). Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House.

Monday nights
Argentine Tango
8-9pm Beginners Taster Class. Open class, no partner necessary f5 per person; 9pm till late upstairs Tango Party, adm. free. Details on 087 7581116 / 021 4274793. The Vineyard, Market Lane (off Patrick Street).

Comedy

March 10
Des Bishop
Native New Yorker Des Bishop has become one of Ireland¹s most outspoken and popular comedians since his early days of making The International Comedy Club in Dublin the most important venue in the development of Irish Comedy. 8pm, tickets: f20 (plus f2 booking fee). Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House.

March 26 & 27
Phil Nichol
Incendiary Canadian comic. 9.30pm, booking on 4501206 or brian@thecomedyclub.ie. City Limits Comedy Club, Coburg Street.

Mondays & Wednesdays
Snatch
Comedy Improvisation, every Monday night from 10pm, free admission. Sin É, Coburg Street.
Comedy Improvisation, every Wednesday night from 9pm, tickets e4. Bodega Bar, Coal Quay.

Other Stuff

February 20 to April 16
Terence MacSwiney: Forgotten Hero
The exhibition will include: personal artefacts of Terence MacSwiney; photographs of his early life and family; photographs & documents relating to his political activities; original manuscripts of his poetry & plays; the desk he used as Lord Mayor of Cork; a life like model of Terence MacSwiney. Cork Public Museum, Fitzgerald Park.

March 15 to 28
15th Cork French Film Festival
Presented by Triskel & Alliance Francaise de Cork. Kicking off this years festival is Tais Toi!, a premiere screening in Cork of the 2003 French box-office hit starring the iconic duo of Gerard Depardieu and Jean Reno. This 15th festival is bigger than previous years and will include general screenings, family screenings, a ŒFrench Cinema Classics Weekend¹, an education programme and a cinematic celebration of World Francophone Day on Saturday 20 March. With a diverse programme of screenings there will be something for everyone to enjoy through-out the festival. Info on 4272022. Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin Street (off Grand Parade).

Tuesdays
Open Mic Night @ the LV
Everyone from poets to singer-songwriters welcome! 9pm. For more details contact Ruth: rnodrog@yahoo.com The LV, MacCurtain Street.

Thursdays
Open Mic Night @ the Agora
Everyone from poets to singer-songwriters welcome! 9pm. For more details contact Ruth: rnodrog@yahoo.com The Agora, MacCurtain Street.