March 2006 Cork

Live Music March 2006

Wednesday 1
UCC Battle Of The Bands-Heat 5, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Drombrú, 9pm @ Old Oak.

Thursday 2
Revelation Soundsystem, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Republiic of Loose, 9pm @ Old Oak.

Friday 3
John Spillane, 8pm @ Blarney Woollen Mills Hotel.
Colm Quearney, 8pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Pugwash, 11pm @ Cyprus Ave.
The Fireflies, 9pm @ Tikki Lounge.
Exit: pursued by a Bear + Dry Country, 9pm @ Crúiscín Lán.
Remedy, 10pm @ Clancys.
Citizen Elmo + Ephemeral, 8pm @ Two Mile Inn, Midleton.
Dave Evans, Rochestown.
The Roaring Forties, 9.30pm @ Scotts.
Violent Jack + 6ft Fall, Sinners Bar.

Saturday 4
Kilterr, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Numbers, 9pm @ Pine Lodge, Myrtleville.
Happy Smile Face feat. Jerzey, Kudos & Chance, 9pm @ Cubiculo.
The Soulmasters, 10pm @ Clancys.
Jakara, Rochestown.
The Roaring Forties, 1.30pm @ Virgin Megastore.
Balor, Sinners Bar.

Sunday 5
Sean Keane, 9.30pm @ Half Moon.
Colum O’Regan, 9pm @ Tikki Lounge.
Groove Orchestra, 9pm @ Old Oak.

Monday 6
Red Sea Pedestrians, 10pm @ LV.
Cork Jazz Big Band, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Tuesday 7
Playtoh + Hope is Noise + more, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Wednesday 8
The Driven, 9pm @ An Bróg.
UCC Battle Of The Bands-Final, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Thursday 9
Nizlopi, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Friday 10
Lerner, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
The Grunts, 9.30pm @ Sinners Bar.
High Voltage, 10pm @ Clancys.
Don Parker, Rochestown.

Saturday 11
MvM (Late Night Live Music), 11.45pm @ Everyman Palace.
Jennifer Lomasney & Band, 10pm @ Crúiscín Lán.
Defect, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Bog The Donkey, 10pm @ Clancys.
Hot Guitars, Rochestown.
Ideal End, Sinners Bar.

Sunday 12
Josh Ritter, 8pm @ Everyman Palace.
Larrikin Love, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

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

Tuesday 14
toneControl, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Wednesday 15
Turn, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Thursday 16
Red Sea Pedestrian (Album Launch), 9pm @ Half Moon.
Irish Weavers, 10pm @ Clancys.

Friday 17
Céilí Mór, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Scratch Perverts, 10pm @ Savoy.
The Undertrads, afternoon @ Clancys.
Drombru, evening @ Clancys.
Liam Byrne, 4pm @ Rochestown.
Conor McCarthy, 7pm @ Rochestown.
High Voltage, 10pm @ Rochestown.

Saturday 18
The Human League, 8pm @ Savoy.
Stone Roses Experience, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Festival Burrell, from 6pm @ Clancys., The Old Oak, The Mardyke, The
Tikki Lounge.
80’s Band, 10pm @ Clancys.
Kieran Kramer Band, Rochestown.
Subsonic, Sinners Bar.
Soul Funktion feat. Karen U & The Flying Monkeys + Joel Olah, 10pm @
Imperial Hotel.

Sunday 19
The Beat, 8pm @ Cyprus Ave.
The Pharcyde, 11pm @ Cyprus Ave.
The Irish Pink Floyd, 8pm @ Everyman Palace.

Monday 20
Larkin Grimm + United Bible Studies + Eachtra, 9pm @ Tikki Lounge.
Cork Jazz Big Band, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Wednesday 22
The Flaws + David Ford + The Lotion, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Thursday 23
Ugly Duckling + Giant Panda, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Jinx Lennon + Jon Leahy, 9pm @ Crúiscín Lán.
Stone Ocean, Sinners Bar.

Friday 24
Long Ears + Stanley Super 800 + Giveamanakick + more, 8.30pm @ Half
Moon Theatre.
The Great Egress,10pm @ Cubiculo.
Azzurro, 10pm @ Clancys.
Tony Davis, Rochestown.

Saturday 25
Roesy, 9pm @ Half Moon.
Suzanne Joubert, 9pm @ The Blackbird, Ballycotton.
MvM (Late Night Live Music), 11.45pm @ Everyman Palace.
Manic Mechanic, 10pm @ Clancys.
The Boogie Band, Rochestown.
The Roaring Forties, Half Moon.
Breakaway, Sinners Bar.

Sunday 26
Roesy, 9pm @ Half Moon.

Monday 27
Rodrigo y Gabriela, 8.30pm @ Savoy.
Cork Jazz Big Band,9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
24/7, 10pm @ Clancys.

Tuesday 28
The Walls, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Wednesday 29
Berkeley + Giveamanakick, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Aslan, 9pm @ Old Oak.

Thursday 30
Asian Dub Foundation Soundsystem, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Friday 31
Cork ROCKS, 9pm @ Crúiscín Lán.
Opium For The Masses, 9pm @ Sinners Bar.
Colin O’Donnell, Rochestown.

Visual Art

March 2 to 23
Koompartoo 2
First solo exhibition by Tim Goulding in Cork city since 2000, following on from the very successful show at the OS/B Gallery in Enniskerry, Co Wicklow in November 2005. ‘Koompartoo’ is an Aboriginal word for new beginning or fresh start. These paintings originate from a trip the artist took around the world in 2004 / 2005 visiting Australia, New Zealand, French Polynesia (The Marquesa Islands) and Mexico (Oaxaca City). Vangard Gallery, Carey’s Lane.

March 2 to 26
A Woman’s Place
Featuring work by the following artists: Silvia Saparova, Lucia Nimcova (Slovakia), Arja Hyytiainen (Sweden & France), Wendie Young (Ireland) and Simona Barbera (Italy). Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh.

March 2 to April 28
Review Central
Art, Craft, Design and Photography. Work from the 2005 graduate show, curated by Sean Kelly, project manager National Sculpture Factory. Mon-Thurs 9am-7pm; Fri 9am-4.30pm. St. John’s Central College, Sawmill Street.

March 3 to 10
Image Woman Text
A celebration of women as creative artists. Image: Art exhibition with 12 artists (March 3-14). Woman: “Solo” with actress Martha Furey based on the life of Isadora Duncan (March 6 & 7 @ 8pm, March 9 @ noon). 13 Moons: A 12 hour happening for women (March 8 noon till midnight). Text: Poetry Reading with Jo Slade, Mary Noonan, Isabel Meirstien & Magdalena Klimczak (March 10 @ 8pm). Tigh Fili, Thompson House, MacCurtain Street.

March 3 to 13
EILEEN HEALY
In her portraits Eileen Healy depicts people from all walks of life and cultures simply seated in a chair or standing. Some drawings are full length portraits, a new departure for her. For many years Eileen has been a strong believer in the practice of drawing from the nude and some fine examples are included in this show. Gallery open 11-7 Tues-Fri, 12-6 Sat- Sun. Art Haven Gallery, Lower Road, Crosshaven,
Co. Cork.

March 3 to 25
Exhibition
New paintings by Ita Freeney. This new work represents a shift in direction, and has evolved over a period of three years. The inspiration has for the most part changed away from landscape towards urban or architectural concerns. Fenton Gallery, Wandesford Quay.

March 3 to 31
Shanghai
Spicing up the month of St. Patrick with an oriental flavour, this exhibition presents images of “old” Shanghai and today’s modern bustling 21st century metropolis. Cork Vision Centre, North Main Street.

March 16 to April 8
Sorry About the Mess
A group show featuring multimedia, painting & drawing by Cian McConn, Lorraine McDonnell, Stefanie Hough and Tom Finucane. Tigh Fili, Thompson House, MacCurtain Street.

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.

to March 4
James Barry
Last chance to visit the James Barry (1741-1806) exhibition, 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. Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place.

to March 10
Continuum: Portrait of a Landscape
A collection of large scale black and white photographs by artist Roseanne Lynch that are an emotional response to the geological landscape of coastal rocks around Belderrig and Ceide Fields in Co. Mayo. Bodega, Cornmarket Street.

to March 31
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.

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

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.

to April 30
THE ART OF LOOKING
The University College Cork has built up a significant collection of Irish art over the past twenty years. These artworks are sited around campus to raise awareness among students and the academic community of the value of visual culture. The Art of Looking celebrates the significant resource that the collection now represents. The exhibition includes the most recent addition to the collection by Paul Seawright, alongside other works by artists Tony O’Malley, Hughie O’Donoghue, Alice Maher, Basil Blackshaw and Barrie Cooke. Glucksman Gallery, UCC, Cork.

from March 2
Group Show
Group Exhibition of Cork Artists. Meades Wine Bar, 26 OIiver Plunkett Street.

Theatre & Opera

March
Granary Rehearsed Readings
Wed 1 From Both Hips by Mark O’Rowe. Thurs 9 The Hill of Friday by Ciaran Ruby. Wed 15 Epicene by Ben Johnson. Wed 22 The Queen of Fucking Everything by Nicola De Puis. Wed 29 Meat by Neil O’Sullivan. All readings 6pm, free adm. Wine and nibbles will be served. Info: 4904275. UCC Granary Theatre, Mardyke.

March 4 & 5
The Shoemaker’s Incredible Wife
The Cork School of Music Youth Theatre, in association with The London National Theatre’s ‘SHELL Connections’ , presents ‘The Shoemaker’s Incredible Wife’ – by Federico Garcia Lorca, Translated by Lucinda Coxon, Directed by Regina Crowley. 8pm (Sat 4th), 7pm (Sun 5th), tickets f20, 15 conc. available at the door. C.I.T. Performance Theatre, Rossa Ave, Bishopstown, Cork.

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 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 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 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 14 to April 1
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. 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.

March 14 to April 1
METAMORPHOSIS
Steven Berkoff’s ‘Metamorphosis’ is inspired by Franz Kafka’s renowned story of Gregor Samsa, a humble, industrious man who, upon waking one morning, finds himself transformed into a gigantic beetle- like insect. How will his family take it? What will his boss think? What will Gregor do next? Through his absurdly comic journey Gregor comes to represent the quintessential outsider and alien. How will you react? 8.30pm, tickets: f15 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Half Moon Theatre (rear of Opera House).

March 18 to 25
ISDA
…a prestigious Festival of productions by drama societies from several Irish universities and IT’s. CIT Performance Theatre, Rossa Avenue, Bishopstown will be one of several venues across the city. See press for further details.

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 23 to April 1
(preview March 22)
The White Lady
A new cabaret style production set in Cork’s drug underworld, the first instalment in Meridian Theatre’s “Ice Cabaret” series. Written & Directed By Johnny Hanrahan. 8pm. Tickets: f10. Booking: 4272022. Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin Street.

March 28 to April 1
The Walworth Farce
A New Play by Enda Walsh. It’s 11 o’clock in the morning in a council flat on the Walworth Road in London. In two hours time, as is normal, three Irish men will have consumed six cans of Harp, fifteen crackers with spreadable cheese, ten pink biscuit wafers and one oven cooked chicken with a strange blue sauce. In two hours time, as is normal, five people will have been killed. 8pm. Tickets: f25/f18 (Matinee Saturday @ 2.30pm). Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

April 4 to 8
The Crock of Gold
Adapted from the novel by James Stephen. A vibrant and joyful new adaptation of this classic Irish comedy which asks the fundamental question - how are we to live? This production is a unique blend of humour, sensuality and satire, for and adult audience. 8pm. Tickets: f25/f18. Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

April 17
La Boheme
By Puccini. La Boheme, the classic tale of Parisian love and loss, with its enchanting heroine, the delicate consumptive Mimi and her love for an impoverished writer, has become one of Puccini’s best- loved operas. 8pm. Tickets f30/40/50 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

April 18
Rigoletto
By Verdi. The masterpiece they tried to ban! Starring Vladimir Dragos as Rigoletto. A stunning traditional production with spectacular sets and lavish costumes featuring the celebrated tenor aria La Donna è Mobile. 8pm. Tickets f30/40/50 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022.
Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

April 19 to 22
Match make me do
By John B Keane. 8pm. Tickets: f25/f18. Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

Dance

March 3
International Triple Bill
Performed by Diversions’ (the Dance Company of Wales) twelve charismatic dancers this international triple bill will delight and entertain you. 8pm. Tickets f20 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

March 10 to 12
10th Annual Set Dance Workshop Festival
With Pádraig & Róisín McEneany. Sat:10.30am-5.30pm, Sunday 11am-1pm. Sean Nós Lessons Each Day. Céilís: Friday 10th, 10pm-1am with Mort Kelleher (Cork); Saturday 11th, 9.30am-1.30am with Johnny Reidy (Kerry); Sunday 12th, 2.30pm- 5.30pm with Four Courts (Clare). Carrigaline GAA Pavilion.

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.

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 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 & 7-8pm 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 ?15. March 10th -12th. Weekend workshop PASSION UNLIMITED. What is our passion in life, what moves and inspires us to live more fully? Workshop cost ?140. Enquiries & Bookings: Hazel: 021 4961247, hazel@newton-net.co.uk, www.5rhythmsireland.com

March
Belly dance classes
Egyptian Classical Style Belly Dance in Cork! Candelabrum-dancing, Cane-dancing, Zills, Veil work, Sword, Fan-dancing, and tabla dancing. 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*. f40. 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
Argentine Tango Classes with teacher, Veronica Alegre, Buenos Aires. Beginners 7pm, Improvers 8pm, Advanced 9pm (no partner required), Salon 10pm downstairs @ The Vineyard, Market Lane (off Patrick Street). Tango Party: Friday March 24th, 9pm @ Garda Social Club. Details of all events from Aileen 087 2627887 or www.corktango.com The Vineyard, Market Lane (off Patrick Street).

Wednesdays
Samba & Forro
Learn SAMBA and FORRO, the most popular dances of Brazil. 7pm. More info: 085-7296260. The LV, MacCurtain Street.

April 3 to 8
Sleeping Beauty & Swan Lake
Ellen Kent & Ballet International presents two spectacular productions featuring a 120 strong company with an impressive corps de ballet of over 50 dancers and a large live orchestra offering you the best of Russian ballet. Tchaikovsky’s The Sleeping Beauty (April 3-5) is widely regarded as the greatest of the Russian ballets. Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake (April 6-8) is one of the most successful and popular of ballets the world over. Swan Lake is set against enchanting German fairytale castles, dense forests and moonlit lakes and features Tchaikovsky’s hauntingly beautiful music and two great pas de deux. 8pm. Tickets f25/35/45 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

April 13
Wishes & Waves
Chrysalis Dance presents a neo-classical dance piece featuring the music of BellX1 and Declan O’Rourke. 8pm. Tickets f20 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

Concerts

February 28 to March 3
Carnival
With Evelyn Grant and the Cork Pops Orchestra. 10am & 12noon. Booking & Information: 4316088 or visit www.corkpops.ie. City Hall

March 2
Piano Portraits
Anne Koscielny, American pianist, will perform a solo programme featuring the Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue by Bach, the ‘Miroirs’ cycle by Ravel and the Chopin Scherzo in E Major, Op.54. 1.10pm. Tickets f10/f7 conc., at door. Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place.

March 2
Homage to Stravinsky
Members of the CSM Sinfonietta Orchestra will perform Stravinsky’s music from the ballet ‘Apollo’ and the Orchestral Suite from the ‘Ballet Pulcinella’ whilst the CSM Wind Ensemble will present Stravinsky’s ‘Concerto for Piano and Winds’, featuring soloist Conor Palliser, Stravinsky’s Symphonies of Wind Instruments and his Ebony Concerto with soloist Karl Rooney. 8pm. f15 (Cork Orchestral Society Members f11/f7 conc.). Aula Maxima, UCC.

March 8
Classical Music Concert
Olivier Charlier (violin), RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Anissimov (conductor): Rimsky-Korsakov ‘The Three Wonders’ from Tale
of Tsar Saltan Suite, Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto, Lyadov The Enchanted Lake, Shostakovich Symphony No. 9 . 8pm. f15 (Cork Orchestral Society Members f11/f7 conc.). St Mary’s Church, Mallow, Co. Cork.

March 30
RtÉ Vanbrugh Quartet
Playing Haydn Op. 54 No. 2, Bartok 6, Zemlinsky 1. 8pm. f15 (Cork Orchestral Society Members f11/f7 conc.). Aula Maxima, UCC.

Comedy

March
Coming Soon
Mar 3 & 4: David McSavage. Mar 10 & 11: Ed Bynre. Mar 18: PJ Gallagher. Mar 24 & 25: Jason Byrne + Maeve Higgins. Show 9.30pm, f16. Visit: www.thecomedyclub.ie City Limits Comedy Club, Coburg 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

March 2 to 11
17th Cork French Film Festival
This year’s programme includes a delightful and diverse selection of French films, Mainstream, Documentaries, Francophone and Education Section with special school screenings. The highlight of this year’s Festival is the presence in Cork of the acclaimed French Director Bertrand Tavernier for the screening of his latest film ‘Holy Lola’ at the Gate cinema on 9th March. Monsieur Tavernier will introduce and discuss his film and will take questions from the audience, following the screening. For information/bookings contact Triskel 021 4272022.

March 17 to 19
Cork St Patrick’s Festival
3 Days of Festivities with over 50 Events, 100 National and International Companies. 200 Performances and over 100,000 visitors in the city for the weekend celebrations. • The Festival Parade on March 17th With Adventures In Wonderland • Carnival Of Fools for 2 days with Circus Acts, Juggling, Tight Rope Acts, Acrobatics, Theatre On Stilts, Clowning Around, Giant Puppets and Dancing Troupes • Paddy’s Conversations with Sorytellers, Poets, Writers and an Alternative Tour of Cork • Dreamscape at the Triskel Arts Centre and the Mayfield Community Arts Centre • Festival Burrells with Cork’s most talented Singer Songwriters • Big Night with Dawn Penn (Jamaica’s Dancehall Queen), Fred, The Roaring Forties, Djs, Dancers and lots more • Childrens Events with Story Telling, Theatre, Puppet Shows, Readings and The Funfair • Festival Market for 3 days on Emmet Place And Academy Street. For more info on all the events planned pick up a festival brochure, visit: www.corkstpatricksfestival.ie
Cork City.

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.

Saturday 25
Fusion Events
Are you single? Do you fancy meeting new people while overnighting in the picturesque foothills of Mount Brandon? Action packed activites include hiking in the mountains and on the beach, horse riding and side splittingly hillarious evening entertainment. Accommodation and delicious food provided. Meet, mingle and form friendships while absorbing the rustic country atmosphere. Fusion organises everything, all you have to do is turn up and have fun. Early booking advisable. For more details please contact 087 6282908.

March 31
Cove Sailing Club
Table Quiz
General knowledge and nautical topics. Best team name wins a spot prize. Check out www.covesailingclub.com 8pm. The Quays Bar & Restaurant, Cobh.

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.

Saturdays & Sundays
Want to Learn How to Play African Drums?
Beginners Classes 6.30pm to 7.45pm Saturday And Sunday nights. Advanced Classes 8pm to 9.15pm Cost: 10 euro. Advanced Booking
Essential. Class consists of Djembai Technique and learning of Rhythms from Guinea Conakary and Mali. Drums supplied. Individual Classes also catered for (30euros for 90mins). Call Iain at 087 6232421 or oleochain@hotmail.com Crystal Connection, Coal Quay.

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

CHANGED D.O. LISTING

Lakeside Restaurant
@ The Hawthorn Bar,
The Lough., 4962768
This scenic Bar by The Lough, is a true Cork landmark. The Lough is an important wildlife sanctuary that draws locals & tourists alike. Now there is a new attraction with the Lakeside Restaurant over the Hawthorn Bar. Live music in Hawthorn Bar every Thurs, Sat & Sun. Irish dancing at the Lough every Wed. [Open Mon~Sat. Morning Coffee: 10~12am; Carvery 7 days: 12~3pm; Evening Menu: 3~6.30pm; Restaurant A La Carte: .30~9.30pm; A La Carte: 4~8pm]. hawthornbar.com

NEW D.O. LISTING

Nash 19
19 Princes St., 4270880
Located on Princes Street (Lower) between Patrick Street and South Mall close to the English Market this lively café/restaurant has been serving excellent modern Irish food for 15 years. Nash 19 opens at 7.30pam and the aromas of freshly brewed coffee and hot buttery scones will lure you to its doors. Having discovered us, our product and service will sell itself. A hive of activity until well into the afternoon, Nash 19 closes at 4.30pm. nash19.com

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Café De La Paix
16 Washington St. (opp. Square Deal), 4279556
Cork’s first contemporary wine/café bar with an excellent choice of wine & imported bottle beer, Heineken draft also available. We offer table service, fine food and a smoking area with a river view that’s second to none. Why not try our evening special from 7pm-9pm: a Bruchetta for two or Cheese plate or Pate plate with a bottle of white wine/red only ?25 for a limited time only. Phone to reserve a table. Breakfast and lunch menu available.

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South County Bar & Café
Douglas Village
(minutes from city centre) 4891574
Food and drinks in a friendly, old world atmosphere. Cool café with a funky menu offering great value lunches, Mon-Sat ‘til 4pm. Enjoy a drink and a smoke in the South County’s heated smoking area, listed on Cork’s top 10 smoking areas. Irish Traditional music session every Tues night. Massive St. Pat’s party planned for March 17th afternoon and evening featuring the famous RICHIE KAVANAGH @ 4pm and The Rambling Weavers @ 6pm. Also we’ll have green beer, facepainting and bag pipers. Don’t miss it!