March 2007 Cork

Live Music March 2007

Thursday 1
Trevor Fitz, 10pm @ Old Oak.

friday 2
Echogram, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Death By Voltage + Beard Seeking Missile, 10pm @ The Quad.
Karma Parking, 10pm @ Charlies.

saturday 3
The Duke Special, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
White Magic + Boa Morte, 9pm @ Unitarian Hall, Princes St.
Jodavino, 9pm @ Savoy.
Mojo Rejects, 10pm @ Charlies.

sunday 4
The Duke Special, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
The Fureys & Davey Arthur, 8pm @ Opera House.
The Polskadots, 8.30pm @ The Roundy.
Funky Town, 10pm @ Old Oak.
Zoot Allures, 10.30pm @ The Bailey.
Liam Byrne (Christy Moore tribute), 7pm @ Treacys.

monday 5
The Elders, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Zion Train, 7.30pm @ ClubIsoBar.
The Citizen, 10pm @ Old Oak.

tuesday 6
Jezery (E.P. launch) + Scenes + Private Underground Residence, 9pm @
An Cruiscín Lán.
Pierre Bensusan, 8pm @ Triskel.
Drop-d.ie showcase, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

wednesday 7
Freakscene 13th birthday feat. Leanne Harte + Fred + Beverens Toy +
more, 9pm @ The Works/Qube.
Subsonic, 9pm @ An Bróg.

thursday 8
Vocal Jazz, 8pm @ The Granary.

friday 9
Seneca, 10pm @ The Quad.
Beyond the Pale, 8.30pm @ Art Haven Gallery, Crosshaven.
The Complete Stone Roses, 8.30pm @ An Cruiscín Lán.
Head Over Heels, 10pm @ Charlies.

saturday 10
Mary Coughlan,9pm @ Half Moon.
Preston Reed, 8pm @ Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh.
IMRO Showcase, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Lost Alone + guests, 9pm @ Fred Zeppelins.
Styliaga, 10pm @ Charlies.
They came from the stars, I saw them, 9pm @ Tikki Lounge.

sunday 11
Niall Connolly, 8pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Brendan O’Shea + Wow-Wow Hernandez, 8.30pm @ The Roundy.
Preston Reed, 9pm @ DeBarras, Clon.
The Waxies, 10.30pm @ The Bailey.
The Laughing Shamrocks, 7pm @ Treacys.

monday 12
Preston Reed, 8pm @ Plato Murphys.
Dave’s Radio, 9pm @ Old Oak.

tuesday 13
The Mighty Diamonds, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

thursday 15
Painting By Numbers, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

friday 16
The Waterboys, 8pm @ Cork Opera House.
3 Inches Of Blood, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
The Buds, 10pm @ The Quad.
Dizzy Blues Band,10pm @ Charlies.

saturday 17
Wiggle, 10pm @ Half Moon.
St. Patrick’s Day Ceilí Mór, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
The Lynch Mob, 4 & 10pm @ Charlies.

sunday 18
Bobby Lee & Band, 8.30pm @ The Roundy.
The Moondogs,10.30pm @ The Bailey.
Rob Strong, 7pm @ Treacys.

monday 19
Howling Bells, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

tuesday 20
The Parlotones,9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

wednesday 21
The Cooper Temple Clause, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Hell Is For Heroes, 8pm @ An Cruiscín Lán.

thursday 22
Cathal Coughlan, 8pm @ Cyprus Ave.

friday 23
Kila, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Roper + Inreign + Spun, 9pm @ An Cruiscín Lán.
Monitor, 10pm @ The Quad.
Mojo Rejects, 10pm @ Charlies.

saturday 24
The Great Egress + The Fallen + Circus Cat, 9pm @ The Yard.
11.37 Blues Band,10pm @ Charlies.

sunday 25
Emm Gryner, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Bootleg Beatles, 8pm @ Cork Opera House.
Ian Whitty & Band, 8.30pm @ The Roundy.
Liam Byrne (Christy Moore tribute), 10.30pm @ The Bailey.
Bog The Domkey, 7pm @ Treacys.
Demon’s Eye (Deep Purple tribute), 9pm @ Old Oak.

monday 26
Joan Armatrading, 9pm @ Savoy Theatre.
Leanne Harte + Superjimenz, 9pm @ Old Oak.

thursday 29
National Student Music Awards with Lotus Lullaby, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Murphys Live semi-final: Duke Special + semi-finalists (invite only),
9pm @ An Bróg.

friday 30
Snowman, 10pm @ The Quad.
Head Over Heels, 10pm @ Charlies.

saturday 31
Rulers Of The Planet, 10pm @ Half Moon.
Dolly Parton, 8pm @ Green Glens, Millstreet.
Barefoot Blues, 10pm @ Charlies.

Visual Art

to March 4
Double Vision
An exhibition of photographs by Young Offenders from St. Patrick’s
Prison, Dublin and French Photographer, Klavdij Sluban. Sirius Arts
Centre, Cobh.

to March 10
M. Moriarty
Tree Portraits and Treescapes by artist M. Moriarty. She is
considered one of the better watercolourists in Ireland. She has been
painting professionally since 1996, working on commission-basis only.
Shaw Gallery, Washington Street.

to March 16
Visual Fictions
Visual Fictions is an exhibition of paintings, drawings and
animations by eight artists whose work contains elements of narrative
and fragments of fiction, Curated by Cliodhna Shaffrey. Fenton
Gallery, Wandesford Quay.

to March 18
David Hockney’s Fairy Tales
An exhibition of etchings by David Hockney, illustrating six fairy
tales from the Brothers Grimm. Hockney has given each fairy tale his
own interpretation. Rather than illustrating the stories literally,
he has chosen vivid images to encapsulate a mood or detail. Some of
the tales are familiar, like Rapunzel and Rumpelstilzchen; others,
such as Old Rinkrank, Fundevogel and the Little Sea Hare are little
known. Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin Street.

to March 17
New Works
By internationally acclaimed abstract painter John Noel Smith.His
texturally beautiful, often large scale canvases incorporate areas of
vibrant colour and simple, clear forms.Vangard Gallery, Carey’s Lane.

to March 18
Awakenings
A group exhibition of mixed media and paintigs by 4 Cork based
artists Elaine Mackey, Maureen Roe, Elaine Brooks and Jennifer
McAuliffe. Tigh Filí @ Cork Arts Theatre, Camden Court, Carroll’s Quay.
March 1 to 24
Launch exhibition
An exhibition of new paintings by Cork artist Tom Campbell.Penrose
Gallery, Penrose Quay.

March 2 to 29
Still LIves
Cork Photographer James Clancy captures customs, conflicts, fears,
strivings and hopes through his keen eye for detail. Cork Vision
Centre @ St. Peter’s, North Main Street.

March 8
Not even Wrong
A participative seminar devised by Keri Jones. Participants are
invited to come along with open minds to engage in discussion about
the individual and the insititution and the (ir)relevance of art
administration. 6pm. National Sculpture Factory, Albert Road.

March 9 to June 9
Irish Art of the Seventies
An exhibition of over 50 works from the collection of the Irish
Museum of Modern Art, of Irish art from the pivotal decade of the
1970s. Historic works by artists such as Robert Ballagh, John Burke,
Michael Coleman, Brian King, Louis le Brocquy, Anne Madden, Tony
O’Malley, Patrick Scott, Maria Simonds-Gooding and Michael Farrell
are included. Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place.

March 13 to June 17
The Year of the Golden Pig
This exhibition of Contemporary Chinese Art is curated from the
collection of Swiss businessman and diplomat Dr. Uli Sigg. The former
Swiss ambassador to China, Dr. Sigg’s collection includes historic
works of Chinese avant-garde art from the 1980s and early 90s. All
the leading positions and important trends are represented by major
works, many of which have now achieved iconic status in the Chinese
art world. The result of this systematic approach is a collection of
contemporary Chinese art that is unparalleled in terms of its scope
and quality. Glucksman Gallery, UCC, Cork.

March 14 to April 18
First Quarter
A Celebration of 25 years of the Irish Patchwork Society. It consists
of a selection of quilts and wall hangings completed by members of
the society especially for this exhibition. Cork Public Museum,
Fitzgerald’s Park.

Theatre

to March 2
The Bald Soprano
Eugene Ionesco’s first play, The Bald Soprano, was a result of his
attempts to learn English from a book. Ionesco learned not just
English but some more astonishing truths – that there are seven days
in the week… the floor is down… the ceiling up. The result of all
this was one of the most sublimely comic commentaries on modern life
to come out of 20th century European theatre. 8pm. Tickets: f25/18.
Box Office: 4501673. Online Booking: www.everymanpalace.com Everyman
Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

to March 3
Apocalypse then
What happens when two Cork men are the last humans on earth? This new
comedy by John McCarthy and Ciaran Fitzpatrick welcomes you to a post-
apocalyptic world with lots of water, a cactus and the last ever
edition of The Sun. Join Felix and Declan in the final days of
humankind. 6.30pm. Tickets: f13 with additional Saturday shows at
3.30pm, Preview tickets f10. Box Office: 4501673. Online Book:
www.everymanpalace.com Everyman Palace Studio, MacCurtain Street.

March 7
Special
Special is a contemporary love story with a real edge. It is an
exciting and intelligent production exploring male and female passion
and sexuality. It charts the journey of a couple who discover a sense
of contentment through intense sexual experiences. WARNING: This
piece contains strong language and scenes of an explicit sexual
nature. ADULTS ONLY. 8pm. Tickets: f15/10. Box Office: 4904275. Info:
www.granary.ie Granary Theatre, Mardyke.

March 7 to17
Dublin Carol
By Conor McPherson. Its Christmas time and Dublin undertaker John
Plunkett has never felt better as he shares his wit and wisdom with
his young assistant. An unexpected visit from his estranged daughter
changes the mood and forces him to confront his chaotic past. Funny
and compassionate, Dublin Carol is one of the most revealing plays
written by one of Ireland’s most exciting playwrights. 8pm. Tickets:
f25/18. Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

March 7 to 25
Disney’s BEauty
& The Beast
A Tale As Old As Time… One of the most popular and enchantingly
romantic stories ever told comes to life in Disney’s multi-award
winning musical, Beauty and the Beast. 8pm. Tickets Mon - Thurs: f30,
f45, f47.50 plus f2.50 booking fee; Weekends: f40, f47.50, f49.50
plus f2.50 booking fee; Weekday Matinees: f30 plus f2.50 booking fee.
Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

March 10
The Threat of Humour
From the people who brought you “Trying Jokes”, “The Trying Times”,
and “Apocalypse, Then” comes a unique evening of entertainment. The
Threat of Humour evening will also showcase several unique
experiments in humour, from dangerously funny songs to explosive
stand-up, laughing sports to interactive lectures... The list goes
on. Join us. 8pm. Tickets: f10. Box Office: 4904275. Info:
www.granary.ie Granary Theatre, Mardyke.

…also in March
at The Granary
Mar 12-17: MA Performance; Mar 20-24: “Machinal” 1st Year
Performance; Mar 27-31: How To Get Rid Of It. Box Office: 4904275.
Info: www.granary.ie Granary Theatre, Mardyke.

March 19 to 24
Surviving Santa Ponsa
Frank Twomey and Paki O’Callaghan are back with an uproariously funny
sequel to Santa Ponsa or Bust! 8pm. Tickets: f25/18. Box Office:
4501673. Online Booking:www.everymanpalace.com Everyman Palace
Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

March 26 to 31
Des & Rosie at Large
Kicking off their nationwide tour, Des Keogh and Rosaleen Linehan,
Ireland’s funniest comedy duo bring their unique blend of song,
satire and sheer fun to the Everyman Palace Theatre. 8pm. Tickets:
Mon M18; Tues & Wed M25/18; Thur-Sat M25 . Box Office: 4501673.
Online Booking:www.everymanpalace.com Everyman Palace Theatre,
MacCurtain Street.

March 28 & 29
Cinderella
Europe's most highly acclaimed Children's Theatre Company Lambert
Puppet Theatre and the much-admired Puppeteer Paula Lambert presents
one of the world’s best loved fairy tales. Colourful Sets, Exquisite
Lighting, Magical Puppets plus a visit by the legendary Bosco! 10am &
12noon. Tickets: f12 plus f1.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022.
Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

COMING IN april *

April 4
Aida
Ellen Kent and Opera International present the celebrated Chisinau
National Opera with a company of 200 and international guest
soloists. Aida, the grandest of all Ellen Kent’s operas returns to
Cork Opera House with a stunning, traditional production of this
magnificent story of war, jealousy and revenge, at whose heart is the
doomed love of the beautiful Ethiopian slave girl, Aida, and the
Egyptian hero, Radames. 8pm. Tickets: f30/40/50 plus f2.50 booking
fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

April 5
Tosca
Ellen Kent and Opera International present the celebrated Chisinau
National Opera with a company of 170 and international guest soloists
Tosca by Puccini. Love, torture and treachery is set against the
backdrop of Rome at its bloodiest, with the famous arias “Vissi
d’Arte” and “E Lucevan le Stelle”. 8pm. Tickets: f30/40/50 plus f2.50
booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

April 9 to 21
Stone Mad
By Seamus Murphy. A new stage adaptation by Johnny Hanrahan. Directed
by Pat Kiernan. 8pm. Tickets: f25/18. Box Office: 4501673. Online
Booking: www.everymanpalace.com Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain
Street.

from April 10
I. Keano
He came - He saw - He went Home. A Musical Epic by Arthur Mathews
(Father Ted), Michael Nugent (Absurdly Yours) and Paul Woodfull
Directed by Peter Sheridan. 8pm. Tickets: f34/37 plus f2.50 booking
fee. Matinees. 8pm. Tickets: f24.50/27 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box
Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

Dance

starting March 1
Salsa Classes
Continuing every 6 weeks till June. Improvers 8pm and Beginners 9pm.
f50 and all welcome. No partner necessary. Contact Elaine 087
4134077. Garryduff Sports Centre.

March 3, 4 & 9
Bellydance Workshops
Mar 3: 2-5pm, Adriana Echeverri and Fadi will be teaching a rhythms
workshop, instructing students on the art of the drum solo. Also a
Hafla at 7pm with Adriana & Fadi as well as other amazing dancers
from Cork! Cost: f40 (incl. Hafla or f5 for non workshop
participants). Mar 4: 10am-1pm, Fadi Houtum, famous Lebanese drummer
will be teaching a drumming class for only drummers. Cost: f30. Mar
4: 2-4pm, Adriana will be teaching an all levels Oriental Dance/
Egyptian Style, also Salsa-Bellydance and Bolero Bellydance. All
levels. Cost: f25. Mar 9: 8-9:30pm Advanced classes for ONLY previous
students of Adriana, polishing the basics, new Egyptian techniques
and amazing combos! Cost: f15. For Bookings:
bellydancewithme@hotmail.com or Samantha at samanthai75@libero.it, or
visit: www.bellydancewithadriana.com The Monfort College Studio.

March 9 to 11
Set Dance Workshop Festival weekend
Mar 9: Suzanne Leahy (Sean Nós), 8pm-9.30pm; Fáilte Céilí 10pm-1am,
Five Counties Céilí Band (Cork 10 piece). Mar 10: Padraig & Róisín
McEneany (Sets) Workshop 10.30am - 1pm; Céilí Mór, 2.30pm - 5.30pm;
Tulla Céilí Band (Clare), 9.30pm - 1.30am. Mar 11: Padraig & Róisín
Mc Eneany (Sets) Workshop, 11am - 1pm. Afternoon Céilí, 2.30 pm -
5.30 pm, Four Courts Céilí Band (Clare). Enquiries phone or text 087
8137990, email: dancing@owenabue-valley.net www.owenabue-valley.net
Carrigaline GAA Pavilion.

Thursdays
Set Dancing Classes
9-11pm. Phone or text 087 818 5111. Carrigaline GAA Pavilion.

March 30
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. Come out and party like it’s 1939! 10pm, f5.
doubletimeproductions@hotmail.com An Spailpin Fanac, South Main Street.
&
pre-Doubletime Swing Dance class
Swing is a fun, easy to learn partner dance, sometimes known as Lindy
Hop. Creativity and humour fuse with off-beat rhythms to create its
unique style. Guaranteed to put a swing in your step! In the class
you’ll learn the basics of Swing Dancing. The moves, the style, the
attitude. 8-9.30pm, f10, Info: 086 818 5537. The Unitarian Church,
Princes St.

Salsa Classes
With professionally qualified UKA Instructor. Spice up your life with
Salsa, Learn this vibrant, fun-filled Latin dance. Mon & Thurs
Beginners class at 8.30pm in The Garda Club, Penrose Wharf, Cork.
Tues Beginners class at 8pm in Innishannon House Hotel. Wed Beginners
class at 8.30 in Marion Hall, Ballinhassig. Monthly Club last every
Saturday of the month in the Viaduct Bar, Bandon Road. Weekly Club
every Thursday in the Garda Club at 9.30pm to 12pm. No partner
needed, come down and join the fun. Beginners can pay per night.
www.salsaireland.com,
info@salsaireland.com.
For info: 086 2121273.€

Tuesdays
Cork International Folk Dance Club
You are invited to dance every Tuesday night, all year round from
8-10pm.?5 per person, first night free. Carrigrohane Parish Hall
(down the hill from St. Peter’s Church). Men and women of all ages
and fitness levels are very welcome. No previous experience
necessary. More info/directions phone Larry 4886541 or Patsy 4872550.

Ongoing
Rashenkoti Tribal Belly Dance
Ongoing classes in all levels, childrens, and baby/toddler friendly
morning class, moms need a space to dance too. Build your strength,
pride, flexibility, creative skills, ethics and friendships. More
than a dance class.( But less difficult than a trip to Tibet.) Did I
mention fun? Fun is very big with us as well, that and very big
skirts. For More Info pleases contact Marius Griffin Teacher/Director
021 4359086 /corktribaldance@gmail.com. Over 30 years in the
performance arts, 15 years dedicated to Tribal Dance.

Tuesdays
5 Rhythms TM
Ecstatic Dance
Movement as Spiritual Practice.
Caroline Carey presents drop-in classes at St. Aloysius School,
Sharman Crawford Street, Cork 6.00 - 7.30pm (more suitable for
beginners) ?10. 7:30-10pm ?15. Further details plus information on
other sessions such as ‘Program’d Trance’ and weekend workshops -
www.carolinecarey.com email : hazel@carolinecarey.com,
tel : 021 4961247

Weekdays
Hip Circles Bellydance school
We offer a large diversity of dance classes for fitness and fun at
ALL LEVELS including Tribal Fusion, Egyptian, Lebanese Bellydance and
more! All ages, shapes and sizes welcome! f45 monthly payment (4
classes of 1:15min each, 10:30am, 6:30pm, 8pm). Mar 28: BELLYDANCE
DISPLAY (free of charge) at the "Fire your Imagination" open day
event at the Firkin Crane Theatre @ 6pm, don’t miss it! Mar 31:
“COCKTAIL BELLYDANCE WORKSHOPS", a variety of themes open to
beginners of bellydance as well as improver levels! Several workshops
starting from 10:30am and HAFLA (bellydance party) at 7pm! (check
website for more info!). Booking/Info: Graziela (086 3532962 / 021
4553173. Email: hipcircles@yahoo.com. Visit: www.hipcircles.tk.
Grattan St. Community Centre, Grattan Street
(parallel to North Main Street), Cork.

Ongoing on Tuesdays
Contemporary Dance Classes
…with Inma Moya Pavon. The purpose of these classes is to learn
release-based dance technique, to
find body alignment, to move without restrictions or limitations and to
experiment in the making of a piece of work by combining costume
making, lighting and many other possibilities. 7pm. For more details
contact Inma 086 3652118. The Firkin Crane, Shandon.

Tuesdays
Salsa Classes
Dance With Passion & Soul, Absolute Beginners Class with Fintan
McDermott. 7.30pm. (Class for Teens 6.30-7.30pm) For more details
contact Fintan 087 1372334. The Firkin Crane, Shandon.

Wednesdays
Argentine Tango
Argentine Tango Classes with teacher Veronica Alegre, Buenos Aires.
Classes: Beginners 7pm, Improvers 8.15pm, Advanced 9.15pm (no partner
required). Tango Club 10.30pm till close. Booking/info: Aileen 087
2627887 or www.corktango.com Garda Social Club, Penrose Wharf.

Wednesdays
Modern & Contemporary
Dance Classes
Professional/advanced Dance Classes continue at 12noon on Wednesdays
at the Firkin Crane in association with APDI with guest teachers,
Andrea Pastorella & Inma Moya. For more details and class times
please contact the Firkin Crane, 021-4507487. The Firkin Crane, Shandon.

Saturdays
Scottish Country Dancing
Come and join a happy group of enthusiasts who meet on Saturday
nights in Douglas to practise Scottish Jigs and Reels and Strathspeys
through the year. No partner needed and you don’t even have to be a
Scot! We change partners every dance! For more info, please contact
Patrick (patrick@oharasculpture.com) and Anna 4378291; Barbro 4891789
or Ann 4293537.

Wednesdays
Crux Dance Theatre
Offering adult dance classes concentrating on developing physical and
creative dance skills while building confidence for executing dance
movements. Adult Classes from 6:45-8:15pm at Firkin Crane, Shandon.
For more details contact Course Director Jane Kellaghan 086 8147837.

Wednesdays
Professional Ballet classes
Professional Ballet Classes at the Firkin Crane, Shandon, 7 - 8:30pm.
Course Director Alan Foley. For more details contact 021 4507487.
The Firkin Crane, Shandon.

Wednesdays
jazz Ballet Classes
Adult Jazz Ballet Classes with Patricia Crosbie (Ballet Mistress for
Cork City Ballet) 8:30-9:30pm. Course Director Alan Foley. For more
details contact 021 4507487.
The Firkin Crane, Shandon.

Wednesday & Thursday
Acrobat Classes
The East African Trio take their skills from Patrick Street to you !
Join us for some tumbles, back flips, pyramids and lots more. What a
great way to improve your physical fitness, flexibility and mental
well being. Fitness with a Difference.Join up now and see what fun it
can be. Beginners are especially welcome! 4 - 6 pm. f5 / class. Sign
up - Places limited.For any further information contact 086 1296127/
amaniacrobats@yahoo.ie The Firkin Crane, Shandon.

Ongoing
Modern Dance
Modern Dance from New York City to Cork. Movita Dance Theatre is
offering classes at the Firkin Crane, Shandon and in Cobh! Classes
available for all levels and ages. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and
Thursdays. Young peoples Dance classes. All Classes are led by
Andrea Pastorella/Artistic Director. Call for details, schedules and
prices (021) 4201977 or 4507487 The Firkin Crane, Shandon & Cobh.

Concerts

March
Piano Portraits
Mar 1: John Gibson, solo piano. Works by John Gibson and Michele
Esposito. Mar 29: Honor O’Hea and Robert Andres, piano duo. Works by
Maurice Ravel, Claude Debussy and Samuel Barber. Presented by the
Cork Piano Forum. 1.10pm. Tickets at the door f10/7. Crawford Art
Gallery.

March 1 to 3
Les Miserables
Les Miserables will be performed by students of Cork Arts Studio.
Directors: Philip Mc Teggart Walsh and Rebecca Allman. 8pm. Tickets
f22, f25 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera
House, Emmet Place.

March 4
Choral Evensong
…with the Fleischmann Choir. Music by Clucas, Parry, Stanford and
Vaughan Williams as part of a church service in Cork’s landmark
cathedral. All are welcome. 7pm. St Fin Barre’s Cathedral.

March
Irish Chamber Orchestra Spring Series 2007
Mar 3: Pekka Kuusisto joins the orchestra with an eclectic programme.
Einojuhani Rautavaara The Fiddlers, Op. 1; Sibelius Suite, Op. 117;
Sallinen Some Aspects of Peltoniemi Hintrik's Funeral March; Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No 3 in G, BWV1048; Tchaikovsky Serenade for
Strings, Op. 48. City Hall Cork. Mar 31: Anthony Marwood introduces a
programme of connections and contrasts: Brett Dean Short Stories;
Schoenberg Verklaerte Nacht, Op. 4; Mendelssohn Octet in E flat, Op.
20. St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral. Bookings: 1890 923 543

March 25
The 3 o’Clock Sunday Show
A season of comedy & music variety. With host & compere, Michael
Twomey. 3pm. Tickets: f20 (Group rates available). Box Office:
4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

March 26
Bootleg Beatles
The original and best Beatle Tribute trace the musical history of the
Fab Four.8pm. Tickets f25 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office:
4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

Comedy

March 27 to April 1
Brendan Grace
Now in his 37th year as a professional comedy performer he remains
rank favourite in Ireland as the Supreme King of Comedy with a
universal appeal to all age groups. 8pm Tickets: f27.50/30/35 (Mon &
Tues all tickets f25) plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022.
Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

Thursdays in March
The Craichouse
@ SKY BAR
Mar 1: Willa White + Fred Cooke. Mar 8: Dermot Whelan + Alan Hurley.
Mar 15: Aidan Bishop + Keith Anderson. Mar 22: Neil Hickey + Colin
Ryan. Mar 29: Matt Saddlier + Colin McCarthy. All shows start 9pm
sharp. Entry fee f7, studes f5 Visit: www.thecraichouse.com The
Craichouse @ Sky Bar, Coburg Street.

Saturdays in March
The Craichouse
@ EDDIES BAR
Mar 3: Shantz. Mar 10: George Fox. Mar 24: Matt Saddlier. Mar 31:
Willa White. All shows start 9pm sharp. Entry fee f7, studes f5
Visit: www.thecraichouse.com The Craichouse @ Sky Bar, Coburg Street.

March
City Limits
Comedy Club
Mar 2 & 3: Eddie Brill (USA). Mar 9 & 10: tbc. Mar 16 & 17: Omid
Djalili. Mar 23 & 24: tbc. Mar 30 & 31: Jason Byrne. 9pm. See
www.thecomedyclub.ie for updates. Tickets from about f20. Info:
4507744. City Limits Comedy Club, Coburg Street.

Tuesdays
Stand Up
& Be Counted
Open Mic Stand Up Comedy. 9.30pm. Free Entry.The Tikki Lounge, Little
Hanover Street.

Festivals

March 1 to 9
Cork French Film Festival
Celebrating the best of contemporary French language cinema. Festival
office: Alliance Française Cork, Tel/fax: 021 4310677,
www.corkfrenchfilmfestival.com The Gate & Triskel.

March 26 to April 1
4th Cork Lifelong Learning Festival
The emphasis is on fun and on taking learning out among the public as
much as possible. Venues include shopping centres, libraries,
colleges, community and resource centres, schools, swimming pools,
sports grounds, museums. Events include demonstrations, exhibitions,
tours, introductory classes, information sessions, seminars,
workshops, talks. There are plenty of opportunities for the public
not just to watch but also to join in and try out a skill – from
patchwork to French, sign language to rowing – and a whole lot more!
Look out for the colourful free programmes available from libraries,
shops and all the organisations involved. For further information, e-
mail: learningfestival@corkcity.ie or call 021 4924596

Other Stuff

March
Haunted
History Tour
Every Thurs.Fri & Sat @ 8pm. With Red Sandstone Varied Productions.
Unique night time experience in & outside the walls of Cork City
Gaol. Only for the brave! Wear warm clothes. f15 Bookings: 021
4305022. Cork City Gaol.

March 30
Critical Mass
Last Friday of EVERY month 6pm at Daunt Square. CRITICAL MASS is a
monthly bike ride round town celebrating community and the virtues of
cycling, its a direct action against ‘Car Culture’. See you there!

March 30
Over 60’s
Variety Show
7.30pm, Tickets f8 Available from Nolans, Bridies Shop in Shandon
Street. The Firkin Crane, Shandon.