October 2006 Cork

Live Music Listings

October 2006
sunday 1
Simple Kid + Sister, 8pm @ Crúiscín Lán.

monday 2
RoySeven, 9pm @ Old Oak.
Brian Tambling & Robert Harley, 9.30pm @ Beale St.

tuesday 3
Paradox + Underkill, 9pm @ Crúiscín Lán.
UCC Live Music Soc. Showcase, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
SwingStreet, 9.30pm @ Beale St.

wednesday 4
Kieran Goss, 9pm @ Half Moon.
Boss Volenti + support, 9pm @ An Bróg.
Prester John, 9.30pm @ Beale St.

thursday 5
The Frames,8pm @ Everyman Palace.
Jennifer Clarke, Martin Ryan & Áine Whelan, 9pm @ Crúiscín Lán.

friday 6
The Frames,8pm @ Everyman Palace.
Sonny Condell, 9pm @ Half Moon.
Sean Keane, 8pm @ Firkin Crane.
Ten Past Seven, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
The Machine Rages On, 9pm @ The Quad.
Live Blues, 9.30pm @ Beale St.
Kilterr + The Murder of Crows + Ideal End, 8pm @ Crúiscín Lán.

Saturday 7
The Dardenelles + support, 9pm @ Crúiscín Lán.
Rob Orlemans & Half Past Midnight, 9.30pm @ Beale St.

Sunday 8
Dick Gaughan, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

monday 9
Alphastates, 9pm @ Old Oak.
Brian Tambling & Robert Harley, 9.30pm @ Beale St.

tuesday 10
SwingStreet, 9.30pm @ Beale St.
Paul Scanlon, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

wednesday 11
Public Enemy, 9pm @ Savoy Theatre.
Director, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Prester John, 9.30pm @ Beale St.

thursday 12
Channel One, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

friday 13
Live Blues, 9.30pm @ Beale St.

Saturday 14
Salmonella Dub, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Sean Walsh Bluesband, 9.30pm @ Beale St.

Sunday 15
Foy Vance, 8pm @ Cyprus Ave.
The Stones Roses Experience, 10pm @ Old Oak.

monday 16
The Citizen, 9pm @ Old Oak.
Salmonella Dub, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Brian Tambling & Robert Harley, 9.30pm @ Beale St.

tuesday 17
UCC Live Music Soc. Showcase, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
SwingStreet, 9.30pm @ Beale St.

wednesday 18
The Pale + support, 9pm @ An Bróg.
Albert Niland, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Prester John, 9.30pm @ Beale St.
Smallteasers, 9pm @ Brú Bar.

thursday 19
The Blizzards, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Kieran Goss, 9pm @ Village Arts Centre, Kilworth.

friday 20
Jack L, 8pm @ Opera House.
Sikth + My Remorse + Captain Insano, 8pm @ Crúiscín Lán.
Sunn O))), 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Live Blues, 9.30pm @ Beale St.
The Roaring 40’s, 11.30pm @ Half Moon.

Saturday 21
Jack L, 8pm @ Opera House.
God is an Astronaut, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
The Buds, 9.30pm @ An Bodhrán, Mitchelstown.
Doolittle (Pixies Tribute), 9pm @ Crúiscín Lán.
Hans van Lier Bluesband, 9.30pm @ Beale St.

Sunday 22
Zero 7 + Jose Gonzalez, 8.30pm @ Savoy Theatre.
Tim O’Brien & Arty McGlynn, 9pm @ Half Moon.
Annette Buckley, 8pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Rolling Clones, 9pm @ Old Oak.
Ray Considine, 9pm @ Muskerry Arms.

monday 23
Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, 8.30pm @ Savoy Theatre.
Juno Falls, 9pm @ Old Oak.
Brian Tambling & Robert Harley, 9.30pm @ Beale St.

tuesday 24
SwingStreet, 9.30pm @ Beale St.
Neosupervital, 9pm @ Old Oak.

wednesday 25
David Kitt, 8pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Live Blues, 9.30pm @ Beale St.

thursday 26
David Kitt, 8pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Your Baroness + Torche, 8pm @ Fred Zeppelins.
Inner City, 9.30pm @ Beale St.
Delorentos + My Evil Ex, 9pm @ An Bróg.

friday 27
James Yorkston & The Athletes, 8pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Carnival Saloon (Tom Waits tribute), 11pm @ Cyprus Ave.
The Firstborn & Geasa + Ground of Ruin, 8pm @ Crúiscín Lán.
Laura Izibor, 8pm @ Savoy Theatre.
Prester John, 9.30pm @ Beale St.
Wiggle, 9pm @ An Bróg.

Saturday 28
Juke Joints, 9.30pm @ Beale St.
Flash Harry (Queen tribute), 8pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Lotus Lullaby + 10 Past 7, 7.30pm @ An Bróg.
Ed Deane Band, 11.30pm @ Half Moon.

Sunday 29
People Under The Stairs + Giant Panda, 10.30pm @ Savoy Theatre.
Martin Vallely Quartet, 9.30pm @ Beale St.
Rulers Of The Planet + Dae Kim, 7.30pm @ An Bróg.
Niwel Tsumbu Duo, 8pm @ Firkin Crane.
Cartoon, 11.30pm @ Half Moon.

Monday 30
The Cuban Brothers, 8pm @ Savoy Theatre.
Prester John, 9.30pm @ Beale St.
Arm The Elderly + Exit The Street, 9pm @ An Bróg.

Tuesday 31
Ghost of Medina + Five Will Die + Beard Seeking Missile, 9pm @ The Quad.
SwingStreet, 9.30pm @ Beale St.

Visual Art

to October 7
Modern Sleep
Major international artist Gottfried Helnwein will present his first
Irish commercial exhibition at the Fenton Gallery this September. In
this exhibition Helnwein presents us with a series of paintings based
on the theme of the child - a theme which has been central to his
practice throughout his career. Fenton Gallery, Wandesford Quay.

to October 7
Liguria
An exhibition of new work by noted artist, John Adams. The canvases
can only be described as abstract explosions of colour, painted this
summer in Liguria, Italy. Shaw Gallery, Washington Street.

to October 21
The Rhythm of Light
An exhibition of contemporary Norwegian jewellery. Cork Public
Museum, Fitzgerald Park.

to November 4
Robert Gibbings
A retrospective exhibition of Cork-born Robert Gibbings (1889-1958)
of over 100 prints and drawings from both private and public
collections, to provide an overview of his development as an artist
and wood-engraver, particular in the field of book engraving.
Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place.

to November 26
Cooling Out: On the paradox of feminism
The exhibition examines the influences of media, education and
existing social structures on the constitution of a gender identity
through works of contemporary female and male artists. Glucksman
Gallery, UCC, Cork.

to November 26
Gendering Irish Landscape
A fascinating look at the representation of the Irish landscape in
the early years of the Irish Free State, and how this portrayal
communicated the subjugation of Irish women at the time into the role
of wife and mother.Glucksman Gallery, UCC, Cork.

October 4 to 28
The Enigma of Light
A solo exhibition by Cork artist, Denis Spillane. In a series of new
works in oils specifically created for the Cork Vision Centre,
Spillane explores the ever changing light on the landscape and the
mystical element of half-light. Cork Vision Centre @ St. Peter’s,
North Main Street.

October 7 to 19
The Path of Colour
Hugh O’Neill, the Belfast-born artist exhibits his latest collection
of powerful Irish landscapes. Lee Gallery, Lavitt’s Quay.

October 7 to November 10
Homecoming - Rory Gallagher
This unique exhibition will feature intimate portraits of the
musician, and comprises personal belongings from the Gallagher estate
including his hand drawn music sheets, his working instruments and
other documentation which account his extraordinary musical talents.
21 Lavitt’s Quay.

October 9 to 24
The Human Episode
By Anthony Ruby. An all-new and unseen body of work by this ever-
popular cork-based artist. Shaw Gallery, Washington Street.

October 10 to November 4
CASe 2006
A select group of prominent artists exhibit a broad range of work.
Lavit Gallery, Fr Mathew Street.

October 12 to November 2
Between Bog and a Sagging Wall
Eamon Colman is a painter of sophisticated, almost abstract canvases.
Almost abstract because, as Eamon has said, in his soul he is a
landscape painter, and his paintings record a particular response to
a moment in time and space.Vangard Gallery, Carey’s Lane.

from October 13
Neil Shawcross
An exhibition of new paintings by Northern based artist Neil
Shawcross (RUA). Returning again and again to the still life and the
figure throughout his career, Shawcross’s exhibition will concentrate
solely on the latter with a new group of dynamic figurative
paintings. Fenton Gallery, Wandesford Quay.

from October 26
Exhibition
Paintings and glass sculpture by Eoin Turner. Shaw Gallery,
Washington Street.

Theatre & Opera

October 2 to 28
Granary New Directors Festival
Fireface by Marius Von Mayenburg, Directed by Naomi O’Kelly;
Waiting Room written & directed by Kenneth Hickey (2,3,4 & 19, 20, 21);

The Morning After Optimism by Tom Murphy (5,6,7 & 16,17,18), Directed
by Sara Jane Power;
11 September 2001 by Michel Vinaver, Directed by Sarah O’Connor;
Footsteps written & directed by Kenneth Hickey (9,10,11 & 26,27,28);

Wordless, Dance, Glassware, Messages & Darkness written & directed by
Kenneth Hickey (12,13,14 & 23,24,25).

All shows at 8pm except 28th show starts midnight. Tickets: f12/7 Box
Office & Info: 4904275. Granary Theatre, Mardyke.

October 13 to 22
Dracula
From the remote, nightmarish mountains of Transylvania, to the storm
lashed coast of England… an ancient evil is unleashed on Victorian
society. Count Dracula is here! It’s a race against time in Bram
Stokers Gothic Masterpiece, brought to life by Skylight Productions.
8pm. Tickets: f18/15 Booking 021 4507487. The Firkin Crane, Shandon.

October 15
An Audience with Clive James
Once famously described as “a brilliant bunch of guys”, Clive James
is a conspicuous over-achiever. Poet, novelist, critic, chat show
doyenne, documentarian, dancer, song writer, Footy Show host.This
evening is a must for any fans of this prolific writer. 8pm. Tickets:
f25. Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

October 16 to 18
Faustus
The acclaimed Bruiser Theatre Company presents ‘Faustus’, an
intimate, breathtaking and darkly funny piece of theatre, to brighten
up those gloomy autumn nights! “What do you really want?” taunts the
stranger, wisps of acrid smoke drifting upward from his nostrils. “I
mean, really want. What is it? I can give you all that and more!
But first, you must do one thing for me...” So, Dr. Faustus takes the
deal the apparition offers, and bargains away his soul! 8.30pm.
Tickets: f15 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Half Moon
Theatre, off Emmet Place.

October 9 to 14
SherlockHolmes…The Last Act
Starring Roger Llewellyn. It is 1916. Drawn from Sussex retirement
for the funeral of his friend, Dr. Watson, Holmes returns to Baker
Street to resolve ‘the last act’ of his epic career. The play
explores the mind of the real man - not the thinking machine. An
unexpectedly passionate and secretive man, with a cutting sense of
humour. Stripping away the famous clinical façade, Holmes reveals
fears & weaknesses. 8pm. Tickets: f25/18 (Opening Nights Special
f15). Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

October 16 to 21
Death of a Salesman
By Arthur Miller. Presented by The Keegan Theatre. Death of a
Salesman is perhaps the greatest and most significant American play
of the 20th Century. A thrilling work of deep and revealing beauty
that penetrates to the heart of the American experience. 8pm.
Tickets: f25/18. Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre,
MacCurtain Street.

October 18
Madama Butterfly
Performed by the Chisinau National Opera. Ellen Kent’s beautiful
production, complete with exquisite Japanese garden, returns by
popular demand... One of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s
Madama Butterfly tells the heart-breaking story of the beautiful
young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval
lieutenant – with dramatic results. Highlights include the melodic
Humming Chorus, the moving aria One Fine Day and the unforgettable
Love Duet. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. 8pm. Tickets:
f50/40/30 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera
House, Emmet Place.

October 19
Die Fledermaus
Performed by the Chisinau National Opera. Strauss’s light-hearted
opera set in late 19th century Vienna combines a cast of colourful
characters with some of opera’s most popular musical moments in a
story of love, laughter and sweet revenge. Based on the Herbert von
Karajan’s famous version, with snatches of spoken dialogue. Sung in
English with English surtitles. 8pm. Tickets: f50/40/30 plus f2.50
booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

October 24 to 26
Wilde at Heart
Starring Patrick Marley and Genevieve Allenbury. A dramatic look at
the life, loves and works of one of the most celebrated literary
figures of the 19th century. “This Wilde is wonderful - revealing,
moving, beautifully performed. Genevieve Allenbury - marvellous! What
talented people.” Evening Standard. 8pm. Tickets: f25/18. Box Office:
4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

Coming in November

November 6 to 11
The Year
of the Hiker
By John B Keane, directed by Garry Hynes and featuring a stellar
Irish cast. What happens when a man, without a word or gesture, walks
out on his wife and family? And what happens when that same man,
twenty years later, walks back? 8pm. Tickets: f22.50/25/27.50 plus
f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

Dance

October 2 to 4
Romeo and Juliet
The Russian Classical Ballet Theatre will be bringing to life
Shakespeare’s enduring tale of passion, murder, feud and tragedy in
medieval Verona, to Prokoviev’s emotional musical score. This full
evening ballet boasts lavish renaissance costumes and breathtaking
sets. 8pm. Tickets: f25/35/45 plus f2.50 booking fee. Child Prices:
f15/25/35 plus f2.50 booking fee Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera
House, Emmet Place.

October 5 to 7
Coppelia
Coppelia is a delightful ballet based on an E.T.A. Hoffmann story and
tells the fantastical tale of an eccentric toymaker and his amazing
creations, which include a lifelike doll. 8pm (& 3pm on Saturday
7th). Tickets: f25/35/45 plus f2.50 booking fee. Child Prices:
f15/25/35 plus f2.50 booking fee Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera
House, Emmet Place.

October 14
Ireland Dance Stars Cork Show
A live Dance Show from Ireland with a fusion of Flamenco, Indian
Bollywood, Tribal, Polynesian, Raqs Sharqi, Bellydance. From
Traditional to Modern. Featuring original accomplished dancers
performing the most popular dance forms together with a kaleidoscope
of colorful costumes bringing you on a magical journey through
ancient times. 8pm, f20. Box Office: 4270022. Info: 086 8424314 or
www.yasminadance.com Half Moon Theatre, off Emmet Place.

October 15
Ireland Dance Stars Cork workshop
Introduction to Flamenco, Indian Bollywood, Tribal Fusion,
Polynesian, Bellydance. Includes dance demonstration from the Stars.
For Women of all ages and fitness levels. Complete Beginners Welcome.
3-6pm, f40. Info: 086 8424314 or www.yasminadance.com Olympic Karate
Club, Shandon St.

October 20
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. An Spailpin Fanac,
South Main Street.

October 20
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.
…and Swing Dance Workshop, 3pm at The Firkin Crane, Shandon on
October 28th. Free but booking essential, 4507487.

October 14
Céilí Dancing
Music by Daveys (Meath). All welcome. 9.30am-1.30am, f8 including
tea. Carrigaline GAA Pavilion.

Salsa Classes
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 every 3rd Saturday of the month in the Viaduct Bar,
Bandon Road. Weekly Club every Thursday in the Garda Club at 9.30 to
12pm and every Friday night in JD Styles at 10pm to 12pm. No partner
needed, come down and join the fun. www.salsaireland.com,
info@salsaireland.com, tel: 085 1059140. For information and booking
visit www.salsaireland.com/festival or call Tanja on 086 2121273
Gresham Metrepole Hotel.

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.

Mondays & Tuesdays
African Roots Tribal Belly Dance
African Roots Belly Dance fuses African moves with American tribal
style and you are guaranteed at least one good laugh in each class!
No experience necessary but the desire to explore your own dance
essential! Mons: Beginners 7pm, Intermediates 8pm. Olympic Karate
Club, Shandon Street. Tues: All Levels 10.30am The Teaching Rooms,
Wellington Road. Mother & Baby Friendly class. Contact Terrie 086
1967481 to book a space.

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
021 435 9086 Over 30 years in the performance arts, 15 years
dedicated to Tribal Dance.

Tuesdays
5 Rhythms TM Ecstatic Dance
Caroline Carey presents - Tuesday evening ‘drop-in’ classes 5.15 -
6.45pm (suitable for beginners) ?10. 7pm to 9.30pm ?15. Sweat Your
Prayers, (session with no instruction). All at UCC DramaLab, Lee
Maltings Building, Prospect Row, Cork. Enquiries to hazel@newton-
net.co.uk, 021 4961247 www.carolinecarey.com

Weekdays
Muses Bellydance school of Ireland
We offer a large diversity of bellydance classes at ALL LEVELS
including Tribal Fusion, Egyptian Classical, Wise Bellies, American
Cabaret, Wake up your Belly class, Hip Hop Bellydance, Belly-2-abs,
Latin Bellies, Props Classes and more! All ages, shapes and sizes
welcome! EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK! Booking & Info: Graziela (086 353
2962 / 021 455 3173 or Adriana (085 125 9100 / 021 438 6560).
Email:musesbellydanceschool@yahoo.com Visit: www.hipcircles.tk Middle
Parish Community Centre, Grattan Street (parallel to North Main
Street), Cork.

Wednesdays
Argentine Tango
@ Garda Social Club, Penrose Wharf. Argentine Tango Classes continue
with Special Guest Teachers Monica and Nestor Castillo, Buenos Aires.
Classes: Beginners 7pm, Improvers 8.15pm, Advanced 9.15pm (no partner
required), New Beginners Course on Oct. Tango Club every Wednesday
10.30pm till close. Milonga Fri 20th, Practicas Sundays 1st & 15th
October. Further Details from Aileen 087 2627887 or www.corktango.com

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

Wednesdays
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 - culminating in a grand Burns’ Night Dinner-Dance
with a live band. 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.

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 from September - REGISTER
NOW. All Classes are led by Andrea Pastorella/Artistic Director.
Call for details, schedules and prices (021) 4201977 The Firkin
Crane, Shandon & Cobh.

Coming in November

November 3 & 4
Ballet Spectacular 2006
With Cork City Ballet. 8pm. Tickets: f15/25/32.50/37 plus f2.50
booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

Concerts

October 5
Piano Portraits
Cork Chamber Ensemble performing Mozart Wind Quintet and Poulenc Wind
Sextet. 1.10pm-1.50pm. Tickets f10/7 from door. Crawford Gallery
Lecture Theatre, Emmet Place.

October 7
All Star Variety Concert
Compere John Creedon RTE. Barrack Street Band, Fuchsia Band, West
Cork Choir, Fiona O’Reilly (Soprano), No Name Club (Variety Show.
National Talent Winners), Réadóirí (National Pioneer Competition
winners), John Spillane (John is writing a special song about Fr
Mathew for the concert). 8pm. Tickets: f25 on door, or from Holy
Trinity Office beside Holy Trinity Church. City Hall.

October 8
Sunday Night at the Palace
The World of Percy French. Revel in the Music of Percy French! A sing-
along night of great fun and nostalgia. Starring Damian Smith, Linda
Kenny, Paschal Scott and dancers from Cork Arts Studio 8pm. Tickets:
f20. Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

October 16
Finbar Wright
Back by popular demand to perform some of your favourite songs,
including Whatever you Believe, South of the Border and many more.
8pm. Tickets f30 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork
Opera House, Emmet Place.

October 20 & 21
Jack L
8pm. Tickets f25 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork
Opera House, Emmet Place.

October 23 & 24
Abba the Show / Phantom & The Musicals
With Smackee. 8pm. Tickets f25 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office:
4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

October 24 to 26
Piano Portraits
Cork Piano Forum in association with the Guiness Jazz Festival
presents three lunchtime concerts. Oct 24: Cormac McCarthy, a rising
young jazz pianist from Cork. Oct 25: Colm ‘Stride’ O’Brien, well
known in Ireland for his Ragtime concerts. Oct 26: David Gazarov, a
star of German jazz. 1.10pm-1.50pm. Tickets f10/7 from door. Crawford
Gallery Lecture Theatre, Emmet Place.

October 25 & 26
Frank, Dean & Sammy, Live in Concert
Direct from Las Vegas - Relive the golden era of glitz and glamour
Las Vegas style with a tribute to three of the world’s top stage
performers. Relive the music, song, dance and comedy of The Rat Pack.
8pm. Tickets f25/30/35 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022.
Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

October 31
Isla Grant
8pm. Tickets f25 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork
Opera House, Emmet Place.

October
Cork Orchestral Society
Oct 5: RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet: John Corigliano & Schubert D 887 (in G).
Oct 19: Aisling Casey (oboe) and the Carducci String Quartet: Mozart
Oboe Quartet, Beethoven Op. 59 No. 2 & Bax Oboe Quintet. Oct 26:
Gregory Ellis, Keith Pascoe, Alan Smale, Candace Whitehead & Ríchéal
Ní Ríordáin (violins), Simon Aspell (viola), Matthew Manning (oboe)
and the new holder of the Heineken Violin Cork School of Music
Baroque Ensemble, Geoffrey Spratt (conductor): a feast of Baroque
concertos. 8pm. Tickets f15 (concs f11 and f7). Aula Maxima, UCC.

Comedy

Saturdays in October
The Craichouse
Oct 7: Breda O’Donnell + Robert Hogan + Eoin Keegan. Oct 14: Garry
Jones + Alan Gernon + Colm O’Regan. Oct 21: Keith Farnan + Catherine
Coughlan + Breen Crotty. Oct 28: Jack Wize + Ross Browne. All shows
start 9.30pm. Entry fee f5 Visit: www.thecraichouse.com The
Craichouse @ The LV Bar, 55 MacCurtain Street.

October
City Limits Comedy Club
Oct 6,7: TBC. Oct 13,14: TBC. Oct 20,21: Maeve Higgins. 9pm. Tickets
from about f15. Info: 4501206. City Limits Comedy Club, Coburg Street.

October 22
Niall Toibín
With special guest, Charlie McGettigan. 8pm. Tickets f25 plus f2.50
booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

Festivals

October 8 to 15
51st Cork Film Festival 2006
This annual extravaganza of films offers film lovers an exciting
weeklong programme of events which include big budget films, world
cinema, innovative independent films, international documentaries, an
Irish showcase and short films from all over the world. This year
sees the return of the hugely popular Drive In where film lovers will
have the unique experience of watching the classic films Rocky, The
Pink Panther and The Silence of the Lambs from the comfort of their
cars. Tickets for all events and the festival catalogue can be
purchased from 30 September at the Cork Film Festival Box Office
which is situated at 15 Grand Parade, Cork. The festival programme
and tickets will also be available online at www.corkfilmfest.org
Cork City.

October 27 to 30
Cork Jazz Festival 2006
The Guinness Jazz Festival is, by far, Ireland's biggest and most
prestigious jazz event and is one of the most important festivals on
Ireland's arts and cultural calendar. This year Guinness celebrates
25 years of hugely successful sponsorship of this flagship festival.
Some 1,000 musicians from over 30 countries will entertain the fans
this year in over 80 venues citywide. More info
on:www.corkjazzfestival.com Cork City.

Other Stuff

October 27
Critical Mass
Come join the celebration the last Friday of EVERY month 6pm at Daunt
Square. CRITICAL MASS is a monthly bike ride round town celebrating
community and the virutes of cycling, its a direct action against
‘Car Culture’, and striving for safer streets by promoting cycling as
a fun and sustainable alternative to drving in the city. See you
there! Daunt Square.

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

Tuesdays
Buskers Night
Showcasing the talent of Cork’s resident buskers and street
performers. Starts 9pm, adm. free. Fred Zeppelins, Parliament 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.

October
Confidence & Creativity
Drama Classes for Adults & Young People (5-19 years) at the Cork
Gaiety School of Acting. Autumn Brochure Now Available. Classes start
October 7th. Places Limited - Book now 1890 258 358. See our advert
in this WhazOn?