SEPTEMBER 2005 Cork

Live Music Listings

Thursday 1
Neville Staples & Band, 8pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
John Spillane + BeRn, 9pm @ De Barras, Clonakilty.

Friday 2
Liam Ó Flynn & The Pipers Call Band + Four Star Trio, 8pm @ Everyman Palace.
The Walls + The Wire Daisies, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Ger Wolfe & The New Skylarks, 9pm @ An Spailpín Fanach.
Cookin' with Sadoo + Lamine, 8pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
Azzurro, 9pm @ Clancys.

Saturday 3
Altan, 8pm @ Everyman Palace.
Freddie White + guests, 11.30pm @ Everyman Palace.
Bronagh Gallagher, 10pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Songsmiths' with John Leo Carter, Clare O'Mahoney, Annette Buckley, Áine Whekan, Jennifer Clarke, 8pm @ Cruiscín Lán.

Sunday 4
Marta Sebestyén & Muzsikás + Karan Casey Band, 8pm @ Everyman Palace.
Lerner, 8pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
Songwriters Night' with BeRn, 9.30pm @ An Phoenix.

Monday 5
Colin O'Donnell, 9pm @ Clancys.

Tuesday 6
Editors + Vesta Varro, 8pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Session with William Hammond, John Mitchell & Linda Quinlan, 9pm @ An Spailpín Fanach.

Wednesday 7
Fun Lovin' Criminals + guests, 8.30pm @ The Savoy.
The Immortal Lee County Killers + support, 8pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
Dowtcha Bob' feat. the songs of Bob Dylan with Ricky Lynch and guests, 9pm @ An Spailpín Fanach.

Thursday 8
Malcolm Middleton + members of The Delgados, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Trad Concert, 9pm @ An Spailpín Fanach.
Clare O'Mahony CD Launch, 8pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
Lee Delta Blues Club, 9pm @ The Corner House.

Friday 9
Joan Armatrading, 8pm @ Cork Opera House.
Avishai Cohen Trio, 8.30pm @ Half Moon.
La Bottine Souriante + North Cregg, 8pm @ City Hall.
Clive Barnes + Kris Delmhorst, 8pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
Niamh Parsons, 9pm @ An Spailpín Fanach.
The Lace, 9pm @ Clancys.

Saturday 10
Eddi Reader sings the songs of Robbie Burns, 8pm @ City Hall.
Céilí Mór' with Abbey Céilí Band & Séan Ó Sé, 11pm @ City Hall.
Irish Ways' Songs of Irish History with Alias Ron Kavana + special guests, 9pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
Timmy (the Brit) McCarthy presents, 9pm @ An Spailpín Fanach.

Sunday 11
Carlos Nunez Band, + Sliabh Notes, 8pm @ Cork Opera House.
Dick Gaughan, 9pm @ An Spailpín Fanach.
Don Baker, 9pm @ De Barras, Clonakilty.
The Lynch Mob, 4pm @ Clancys.
Barefoot Blues, 9pm @ Clancys.
Indie-Vidual (all ages gig), 2pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
Pina, 8pm @ Cruiscín Lán.

Monday 12
Colin O'Donnell, 9pm @ Clancys.

Tuesday 13

Wednesday 14
Jah Wobble, 8pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
Roesy, 9pm @ De Barras, Clonakilty.

Thursday 15
BB King at 80' feat. Loudest Whisper, Hot Guitars, Fiona Kennedy, 8pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
Jennifer Clarke, 9pm @ De Barras, Clonakilty.

Friday 16
Decappitation + Garrotted, 7pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
The Selecter, 11.30pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
Soulmasters, 9pm @ Clancys.

Saturday 17
Autamata, 10pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Dead Pets + Los Langeros, 8pm @ Cruiscín Lán.

Sunday 18
Mary Coughlan, 9pm @ De Barras, Clonakilty.
The Lynch Mob, 4pm @ Clancys.
Barefoot Blues, 9pm @ Clancys.

Monday 19
Colin O'Donnell, 9pm @ Clancys.

Tuesday 20

Wednesday 21

Thursday 22
Albert Niland, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Hangar 18, 8pm @ Cruiscín Lán.

Friday 23
Hal, 8pm @ The Savoy.
Cork Rocks', 8pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
Damo Suzuki + Leya, 11pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
High Voltage, 9pm @ Clancys.
Nigel Mooney, 10pm @ The Vineyard.

Saturday 24
The High Llamas, 8pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
Fingathing, 11pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
The Chalets + Hybrasil, 10pm @ An Bróg.
Nigel Mooney, 10pm @ The Vineyard.

Sunday 25
KT Tunstall, 9pm @ Cork Opera House.
Ezio, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Sinnerboy, 8pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
The Lynch Mob, 4pm @ Clancys.
Barefoot Blues, 9pm @ Clancys.

Monday 26
Githead + guests, 8pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
Colin O'Donnell, 9pm @ Clancys.

Tuesday 27
Hayseed Dixie + guests, 8pm @ Cruiscín Lán.

Wednesday 28

Thursday 29
Maria Doyle Kennedy, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Paul Casey, 8pm @ Cruiscín Lán.

Friday 30
The Revs, 8pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
Doolittle (Pixies tribute), 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Don Baker, 8pm @ The Lodge, Mallow.
Jakara, 9pm @ Clancys.

Visual Art

to September 2
Welcome to Hotel Africa
Sirius Arts Centre presents in partnership with Cork 2005, the Irish Defence Forces & O¹Callaghan Properties an exhibition of new photographs by Simon Norfolk, artist in residence to the Irish Army Liberia 2005. Gallery hours for Lavitt¹s Quay are Tue- Fri 11am-5pm; Sat and Sun 11am-4pm; Mon Closed. O¹Callaghan Properties Offices, 21 Lavitt¹s Quay.

to September 4
Refuge
Photographs by Simon Norfolk. Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh, Co. Cork.

to September 10
Eight Rooms
Eight Rooms engages with the eight single-celled rooms located in the derelict east wing of the Cork Women¹s Prison in Sunday¹s Well. Drawing together 16mm film, poetry and architecture, artists Kristen Kreider, Kieran O¹Connell and James O¹Leary will unearth this truly haunted space. Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin Street.

to September 10
The Calling
A huge multi-media art installation by international artist Tony Heywood. Giant bejewelled creatures emerge from the sea, crawl over the ramparts and put the 17th century Charles Fort under siege. Charles Fort, Kinsale, Co. Cork.

to September 10
Group Summer Show
Featuring work by a selection of Irish and international artists. Vangard Gallery, Carey¹s Lane.

to September 15
Student of The Year
Graduate of Crawford College of Art & Design and Student of the Year, as nominated by the Lavit Gallery, Sam Curtin¹s oil panel paintings show the latest talent in Cork. Lavit Gallery, Fr. Mathew Street.

to September 23
Ór Chorcaí - Cork Gold
Gold torcs, lunulae, bracelets and gold created in Cork over 3,000 years ago displayed together for the first time. Cork Public Museum, Fitzgerald Park.

to September 28
Barrel Top Wagon
The Cork Traveller Women¹s Network worked with both their community and the settled community to research, construct, equip and decorate a traditional life- sized barrel top wagon. Cork Public Museum, Fitzgerald Park.

to September 28
A, B, C Behind The Scenes
The project A, B, C Behind the Scenes by the artist Gabriel Lester consists of different spatial installations around the entrance area of the Lewis Glucksman Gallery. For this project, Lester uses locations in and around the gallery which are not designed first and foremost for exhibitions and makes the side-character of the areas the subject of the installation. As the title suggests, Lester creates the sense of being backstage on a theatre or film set but the narrative connection between the three parts of the installation is enigmatic. Glucksman Gallery, UCC, Cork.

to September 28
Paula Rego: Graphic Work from the Jane Eyre and Children¹s Crusade series
According to writer Marina Warner ³Girlhood and its appetites have inspired Paula Rego's picture making for over 30 years². Rego is a painter of stories, her characters enact a variety of roles and depict disquieting tensions below the surface. Her images often hint at the darker side of childhood and the imagination, making the exhibition a fascinating counterpoint to ŒThrough the Looking Glass¹. Glucksman Gallery, UCC, Cork.

to September 28
Through The Looking Glass:
Childhood in Contemporary Photography
The artists in ŒThrough the Looking Glass¹ create pictures of childhood that explore ideas of representation and truth. Some of the images in this exhibition are straight photographs, others have been digitally manipulated. Many of the artists refer to great painters of the past ­ Botticelli, Holbein and Bronzino ­ reminding us that photographs are always constructed and often blur the boundaries between what is real and what is not. Glucksman Gallery, UCC, Cork.

to September 30
Merge
An eclectic fusion of emerging talent working in ceramic, mixed media and video. The artists contributing to the show are Eamonn Ó Ceallacháin, Noirín O¹Connor, Neil MacGrath, Sarah Lynagh and Lucy Parle. Gallery 9, Tigh Filí Gallery, Thompson House, MacCurtain Street.

to October 1
On Reflection
Modern Irish Art 1960s - 1990s. A selection from the Bank of Ireland art collection. Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place.

to October 2
Four Now
A joint exhibition from the collections of the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. Glucksman Gallery, UCC, Cork.

to October 12
Home
Curator Martin Healy assembles a group of artists whose works offer an insight into the concept of Œhome¹. Crawford Municipal Art Gallery, Emmet Place.

September 1 to 8
selected Works
Selected works by Johnny Bugler, Sabine Weissbach, Horace Lysaght, Patrick Reinhardt & Ming-Chi Teseng. Launderette Gallery, 14 MacCurtain Street.

September 2 to 28
Enlargement: Czech Republic
Enlargement! is a continuously changing exhibition, displaying the artistic qualities of the new states of the expanded EU. ŒStrange World¹ an exhibition of contemporary art from the Czech Republic by Roman Franta. Cork Vision Centre, North Main Street.

September 2 to October 3
Oh Lover Boy
By Franko B. The room: a white room that feels like a life drawing/painting room but also like an operating theatre where medical students may go to learn about the human body. Stark white lighting focused on the body/object that lies on the bed to be observed or drawn. The body is on a large bed covered with white canvas painted white, bleeding from the forearms inserted with canal needle in each arm. The audience is seated on the floor like in an assembly or a life drawing/ painting class. The performance lasts for 13 minutes then the artist leaves the room, the audience gather around the bed where a painting has appeared from the bleeding. 8pm, free event. Please note this performance contains nudity and blood letting. Crawford Gallery, Emmet Place.

September 9 to 21
solo Show
Solo show of large prints by Eimer Jean McCormack. Launderette Gallery, 14 MacCurtain Street.

September 10
Why Are You Here? (Aktion 893)
By Franko B. This is a one day event. Every hour, a group of only eight people are placed in a waiting room. Each of them is given a number. Once someones number is called, that participant enters an empty room. They remove their clothes and, when ready, they ring a bell to alert the assistant. Franko B will enter the room fully clothed. 10am to 6pm, free event. Please note that you are required to be naked for this one-to-one encounter. Please arrive 15 minutes before your booked time. Please book your appointment at the box office 021 4904275 or email: info@granary.ie Granary Theatre, Mardyke.

September 10 to 18
Shadow Walks
An offsite sound installation project by Viv Corringham, from her recorded reflections of walks with the residents of Cobh, in celebration of Heritage week. Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh, Co. Cork.

September 10 to October 2
Hymn Travellers and the Absent
Performance and installation art by Julie Bacon as the residents of Cobh and the Great Island shared their maritime and seafaring experiences, in celebration of heritage week. Performance by artist on September 12 at 2pm. Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh, Co. Cork.

September 10 to October 8
Heli Rekula
Heli Rekula works mainly with video and photography, often posed photographs. The subject is often the female body and women¹s different roles, women both collectively and as individuals. Frequent themes include innocence and the loss of innocence, purity and impurity, and the boundaries between. Works included in the exhibition were selected from Desert, Rekula¹s mid-career retrospective at Kiasma, Helsinki. Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place.

September 15 to October 6
The Colour of Love and Loss
By Cork based artist, Suzy O¹Mullane, represents a distillation of emotions into a collection of introspective self-portraits, winged male angels and tributes to loved ones using flowers and other personal imagery. Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin Street.

September 15 to October 6
Exhibition
Paintin by Mary Lohan. Vangard Gallery, Carey¹s Lane.

September 23 & 24
Vail the Veil
A primary function of art is to bridge our spiritual and physical worlds. Through crass materialism we have reduced art to cultural real estate. Alastair MacLennan examines in a 12hour performance work the issues that remain. Midday to midnight. Granary Theatre, Mardyke.

September 23 to October 14
Basil Blackshaw
Basil Blackshaw, one of Ireland¹s most highly acclaimed painters, will exhibit at the Fenton Gallery this autumn. This will be the seventy three year old artists¹ first exhibition since his show at the Ulster Museum in 2002. Blackshaw has worked exclusively towards this show over the past 20 months creating a dramatic collection of 15 new paintings. These continue the changing direction which his work has been taking over the past decade, a different sense of awareness, perhaps a more existential position. There is an immediate sense of brave, major work from these paintings, which are imbued with the expressionism and feeling associated with Blackshaw¹s greatest work. This exhibition represents the most exciting body of new work to be exhibited by Blackshaw in a decade. Fenton Gallery, Wandesford Quay.

September 29 to October 20
Sporting Art
Paintings from all aspects of Irish sport. Exhibiting are Peter Curling¹s horseracing oil paintings on canvas, Paul Downey, Andrew Predergast plus many more. Lee Gallery, Lavitt¹s Quay

from August 20
³What We CallŠ a Cork Story²
³What we call... a Cork story² is a sound/video installation based on the recorings of stories of growing up around Shandon in the 1930¹s and 40¹s. Irreversible change, ageing, loss, happiness and life cycles are the pervading themes of this installation which invites Cork people to visit a forgotten past in an often-overlooked landmark. Open 9am-5pm, Mon to Sat. Shandon Bells (St. Anne¹s Church), Shandon.

September
Peripheral Visions
Video art exhibition featuring the work of 39 artists showing over 39 weeks. Aug 29-Sep 2 Martina Mullaney (Ireland) tba¹. Sept 5-9 Jesper Nordahl (Latvia/Sweden) ŒCrazy Girls¹. Sept 12-16 Tom Price (UK) ŒMan 5¹. Sept 19-23 Aissa Lopez (Ireland) Œtba¹. Sept 26-30 Haris Epaminonda (Cyprus) ŒNemesis 52¹. Open 10am-6pm. Info: 4316033. Cork Film Centre, 20/21 Anglesea Street.

Visual Art - Extra Listings.

to September 28
Ór Chorcaí - Cork Gold
Gold torcs, lunulae, bracelets and gold created in Cork over 3,000 years ago displayed together for the first time. Cork Public Museum, Fitzgerald Park.

September 3
Oh Lover Boy
By Franko B. The artist is on a large bed covered with white canvas painted white, bleeding from the forearms inserted with canal needle in each arm. The audience is seated on the floor like in an assembly or a life drawing/ painting class. The performance lasts for 13 minutes then the artist leaves the room, the audience gather around the bed where a painting has appeared from the bleeding. 8pm, free event. Please note this performance contains nudity and blood letting. Crawford Gallery, Emmet Place.

September 9 to 21
surfaced
Solo show of large prints by Eimer Jean McCormack. Launderette Gallery, 14 MacCurtain Street.

September 15 to October 6
The Colour of Love
and Loss
By Cork based artist, Suzy O'Mullane, represents a distillation of emotions into a collection of introspective self-portraits, winged male angels and tributes to loved ones using flowers and other personal imagery. Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin Street.

September 15 to October 6
Exhibition
Paintings by Mary Lohan. Vangard Gallery, Carey's Lane.

September 2 to 15
Mark Redden
& Tom Campbell
Paintings & Sculpture. This show is the artists second collaboration this year. Their work is diverse in style, yet there is common idealistic and political elements running through the work. www.affordableart-ireland.com FORM Gallery, Unit 2, Paul Street Shopping Centre.

September 16 to 29
Montenotte/
Caucus Project
Sarah O'Brien, Sybil Montague, Helena Lyons, Martin Dineen, Tim Furey.These young Cork based artists are working in collaboration with Cork Caucus and the Form Gallery. Their aim is to produce a body of work that stems from being in continual contact with their art space. They live, eat and exist in this creative space. The show at the gallery will feature work made in the house. www.affordableart-ireland.com FORM Gallery, Unit 2, Paul Street Shopping Centre.

September 30 to October 19
Prints & Ceramics
This show is a mixture of Lithographic prints by Lorraine Cooke and ceramics by Stephanie Dimplebick. The delicate nature of the lithographic prints of toys and dress-up models is reflected in Stephanies ceramic pieces of oversized bathers. www.affordableart-ireland.com FORM Gallery, Unit 2, Paul Street Shopping Centre.

Theatre & Opera

September 5 to 10
Tom Crean: Antartic Explorer
Written and performed by Aidan Dooley. His solo performance tells the heroic tale of the intrepid, Irish antarctic explorer and the only man to serve with Scott and Shackelton on three famous expeditions. 8pm. Tickets: f23/f15 (conc.), Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

September 8 & 10
Sean Tyrell¹s The Midnight Court
The Midnight Court is a dramatic presentation of Brian Merriman¹s classic Irish poem, Cuirt An Mhean Oiche. Translated by David Marcus and set to music by one of Ireland¹s foremost musicians, Sean Tyrrell. The Midnight Court celebrates the rights of women to wholesome sex and wholesome marriage and it remains as popular today as it did when it was written in the late 18th century. Sean Tyrrell creates a marvelous adaptation of this classic about the war between the sexes. Its exuberant score brilliantly fuses element of calypso, gospel, country Œn¹ western, and much more with a trad core. 8pm. Tickets: f15/f20/f25 + f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House.

September 12 to 23
King Lear
By William Shakespeare. Directed by Belinda Wild and her creative team present an innovative and refreshing version of King Lear, which both moves and makes sense to a modern audience. Plus a free interactive workshop for students after every 11am performance. 11am, 8pm. tickets: f20.50 + f2 booking fee. Schools performance tickets: f15. Box Office: 4270022. Half Moon Theatre.

September 13 to 24
The Tailor and Ansty
Based on Eric Cross¹ novel. ŒThe Tailor and Ansty¹, is based on a tailor and famous storyteller and his wife, Anastasia from Gougane Barra who spend their days socializing with new and old friends, arguing or watching over their single dairy cow. Their stories, their bickering, their reminiscences, their jokes, all add up to a fine night¹s entertainment. 8pm. Tickets: f23/f15 (conc.), Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

September 14 to 24
I, Keano
The decision by Mick McCarthy to send Roy Keane home from the 2002 World Cup divided a nation. ŒI Keano¹ - the hit musical that shifts the most talked about fall out in Irish sport to ancient Roman times. Macartacus (Dessie Gallagher) has led his men into battle after surviving a series of qualifying jousts. However, many view Keano (Mario Rosenstock) as the real leader. The division ensues. Sold Out. Join cancellation list: www.corkoperahouse.ie/musicals/index.htm. (Tickets:f22.50 + f2.50 booking fee). Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House.

September 16
Flannery¹s Mounted Head
Cork 2005 and Note Productions commission of a new work by Cathal Coughlan, his Grand Necropolitan group of musicians, with collaborative work from video artist Rob Flint and visual artist Linda Quinlan. Taking inspiration from the 19th century institutional buildings of his native Cork and from the wider world of commerce and industry at whose power they hint, Coughlan tells the story of Flannery, an unprepossessing figure who takes a long journey to express his Œmessianic vision¹.8.30pm. Tickets: f17 from Ticketmaster outlets or Cork 2005 office. Father Matthew Hall, Father Matthew Street.

September 27 to October 1
Santa Ponsa or Bust
Continuing from their success on 96fm, Frank Twomey and Pakie O¹Callaghan move between a multitude of characters to reveal the uproariously funny underbelly of a fortnight in Santa Ponsa. 8pm. Tickets: f23/f15 (conc.), Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

Dance

Mondays
Argentine Tango
Classes and Salon resume September 19th with tango on MONDAYS @ The Vineyard with inspirational teacher, Andres Bezem, Argentina. Beginners 7pm, Intermediates 8pm, Advanced 9pm. Details from Aileen 087 2627887 or www.corktango.com The Vineyard, Market Lane (off Patrick Street).

Mondays & Thursdays
Salsa Classes
Intermediate 7.30pm, Beginners 8.30pm, Beginners 2/Improvers on Mondays and Advanced on Thursdays 9.30pm. More info on 086 2547319. Garda Social Club, Penrose Wharf. www.salsaireland.com

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
(& Friday mornings)
Bellydance Classes
Mondays 7-8pm Bellydance for Beginners, Egyptian style & 8-9.30pm Bellydance techniques (intermediate). Wednesdays 7-8pm Bellydance for Beginners, tribal style. Thursdays 7-8.30pm Performance Class (intermediate/advanced); Fridays 10.30am-12pm Morning Class (beginners/intermediate) Babies and toddlers welcome! Childminding can be arranged too! AlsoŠTuesdays 7-8.30pm Bellydance Class for Gay Men, venue: The Other Place, Gay Community Centre, South Main St. www.firedance.cc Contact Sandra Keil at bellydancecork@yahoo.co.uk or on 086 1594508. Thompson House, MacCurtain Street. www.firedance.cc

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. Peter¹s Parish Hall, Carrigrohane

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Hip Circles Bellydance
Fusion belly dance (tribal, latin-arabic, gypsy, veil, fire-dance, live drumming and much more!). Classes at 6pm: Beginners and Intermediate levels (f8per class, monthly payment). All ages, shapes and sizes welcome! Booking in advance needed! Call Graziela on 086 3532962/021 4553173. Visit www.hipcircles.tk Fuchsia Holistic Therapies, 10 Cornmarket Street, (opp. the Bodega, Coal Quay)

Wednesdays
Argentine Tango
Classes and Salon resume September 21st @ The Vineyard with teacher, Andres Bezem, Argentina. Beginners 7pm, Improvers 8pm, Advanced 9pm, Salon 10pm. Details from Aileen 087 2627887 or www.corktango.com The Vineyard, Market Lane (off Patrick Street).

Concerts

September 9 to 11
Marinemusikkorps Ostee
The Port of Cork Company is delighted to welcome the German Navy Brass Band Marinemusikkorps Ostsee. The band will give free concerts at the following venues: Sept 9: Patrick Street, 1300 hrs; Sept 10: Mahon Point SC, 1500 hrs; Sept 11:Cobh Bandstand, 1500 hrs. Cork.

September 11
Sunday Night at the Palace
It¹s a Grand Night for Singing: the story of Rogers and Hammerstein. Prepare to immerse yourself in the great hits from R&H¹s most famous musicals: Oklahoma, South Pacific, Carousel, King and I, The Sound of Music. Starring Linda Kenny, Damian Smith and guests Ciaran Bermingham, Sinead O¹Sullivan, and John Matthews. 8pm. Tickets: f23/f15 (conc.), Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

September 14
Emma Kirby
Part of the East Cork Early Music Festival, a special performance by baroque superstar soprano Emma Kirby. Along with the thrilling sound of baroque trumpet in some of JS Bach¹s masterpieces. 8pm. Tickets: f30, conc. f20. Bookings: 4636761 or Pro Musica, Oliver Plunkett St. North Cathedral, Shandon Street.

September 15
East Cork Early Music Concert
Sarah Cunningham (viola da gamba), Malcolm Proud (harpsichord), Sarah Groser (viola da gamba). 8pm. Tickets: f30, conc. f20. Bookings: 4636761 or Pro Musica, Oliver Plunkett St. Fota House, Carrigtwohill.

September 18
Monteverdi Vespers of 1610
This performance, using the best Irish-based musicians and singers alongside stellar performers from all over Europe, will be the second ever, live performance of Monteverdi¹s Vespers of 1610 in Ireland, and an exciting milestone for Cork. Part of the East Cork Early Music Festival. 8pm. Tickets: f25, conc. f20. Bookings: 4636761 or Pro Musica, Oliver Plunkett St. North Cathedral, Shandon Street.

September 18
Buddy Holly & The Cricketers
This fast, furious and funny rock & rollercoaster of a show is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles to such timeless hits as ŒThat¹ll Be The Day¹, ŒPeggy Sue¹ and ŒOh Boy!¹ 8pm. Tickets: f25 + f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House.

September
Our mEUsical Partners
With Cork Orchestral Society. Sept 6: Sweden-Cecilia Zilliacus (violin) and Bengt Forsberg (piano): Mika Pelo¹s Williamsburg Songs, Tor Aulin¹s Akvareller [Watercolours], and Fauré¹s Sonata in A. Sept 20: Slovenia - Anja Gaberc (harp): Posse¹s Etuda No. 7, Hindemith¹s Sonate, Fauré¹s Une chatelaine en sa tour, Srebotnja¹s Prelude No. 2, and Ciglic¹s Adigo amorosa. 1 to 1:50pm, tickets f10 (conc. f7 & 5). Crawford Municipal Art Gallery.

Comedy

September 10
Deirdre O'Kane
Show 9.30pm, f17. Visit: www.thecomedyclub.ie City Limits Comedy Club, Coburg Street

Wednesdays
Stand Up & Be Counted!
An open mike stand up comedy night brought to you by the Craichouse see it all - rapid fire action as a host of new and experienced comedians take to the stage at Cork's coolest venue. New comedians wishing to book a spot can do so by texting Martin at 0872669811. 9.30pm, entry free. Tikki Lounge, Academy Street.

Thursdays
Snatch Comedy Improv
A non-stopping rollercoaster of absurdity, originalty and amazing spontaneity! An hour (and a bit) of the games you might remember from ³Whose Line is it Anyway?² 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.

Festivals

September 2 to 11
Beamish Cork Folk Festival
Highlights include Carlos Nunez, the Galician master piper; Marta Sebestyen and Muzsikas from Hungary; La Bottine Souriante, a 12-piece band from Quebec, will be another festival highliht, their explosive Québécois/Canadian sound have crossed borders the world over. Other top Irish acts include Altan, Liam O¹Flynn and many more. A special feature of this year¹s event will be ŒCéilí Mór 2005¹. For more information: 087 2759311 / 021 4279609, or visit: www.corkfolkfestival.com Cork City.

September 14 to 18
East Cork Early Music Festival
In just two years the East Cork Early Music Festival has won a place in the cultural life of the county, the city, and the country, attracting audiences from the local community who might never have known the joys of early music. Taking place across East Cork and with this year being European Capital of Culture, two of the concerts will be presented in the North Cathedral in the City. More info: 021 4636761 or www.eastcorkearlymusic.ie Cloyne Cathedral, St. John the Baptist Church (Midleton), Fota House and North Cathedral, Cork City.

September 21 to 25
6th International Frank O¹Connor
Short Story Festival
The world¹s longest-established English speaking festival dedicated to the short story. Live readings, films, workshops and the Frank O¹Connor International Short Story Award. Info: www.munsterlit.ie Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin Street.

September 23 to 25
Beamish Experience
The 4th year as the main event in the Cork social calendar, bringing excellent acts and atmosphere to Cork City pubs and venues. Featuring Hal, KT Tunstall and many more. Info: www.beamish.ie Cork Opera House, Savoy Theatre and Pubs around Cork City.

Other Stuff

September 4
Cobh to Blackrock Sailing Race
The Cobh to Blackrock sailing race takes place on Sunday September 4 at 2pm. A large mix of sailing cruisers and dinghies will race to Blackrock castle from the start line at Cobh town-front. Check out COVESAILINGCLUB.IE for more details about this official 2005 European Capital of Culture event. There will be apres-race live music and prizegiving at the Pier Head Inn. Cobh.

September 8 to 10
11th Annual Meeting of European Association of Archaelogists, 2005
Organised by Cork City Council in association with the Department of Archaeology, UCC. Public Events - Thurs 8 Sept: Lecture: The Archaeology of Irish towns in a European Context - Dr Patrick Wallace, Director, National Museum of Ireland. Crawford Municipal Art Gallery, 8pm. Fri 9 Sept: Lecture: The National Roads Programme in Co. Cork: A fascinating journey of archaeological discovery- Ken Hanley, National Roads Office, Cork County Council. Crawford Municipal Art Gallery, 8pm. Fri 9 Sept: Guided Walking Tours: The Archaeology of Cork City (duration c. 1.5hr) Visiting Elizabeth Fort, the Viking and Medieval city and finishing at the Cork Vision Centre, North Main Street. Follow in the footsteps of the Vikings and trace the medieval city of Cork. Tours will take place at 11am, 2pm and 4pm. Numbers are limited on each tour. Tickets may be obtained, on a first come first served basis, by emailing eaa2005@corkcity.ie or by writing to EAA Cork 2005, Planning Dept, Cork City Council, Navigation House, Albert Quay, Cork. Sat 10 Sept: Musical Performance: Prehistoric music of Ireland. A rare opportunity to see, hear and even play some of Ireland¹s ancient musical instruments, including the famous Bronze Horns - Simon O¹Dwyer. UCC Campus, 2.30pm (duration c. 1.5hrs). Assemble on Main Quadrangle, UCC. Free entry to all events. Cork City.

September 10
Cork Heritage Open Day
Sneak a peek behind the doors of Cork¹s most fascinating buildings free of charge for one day only. This unique event will allow you the opportunity to explore the hidden treasures of Cork¹s Built Heritage. Info: www.corkheritageopenday.ie or Cork City Council on 4924086. Cork Heritage Sites.

September 10
Céilí Mór 2005
Part of the Beamish Cork Folk Festival, 10 Céilí bands, 10,000 dancers, 7 stages and you in a world dancing record attempt! 1pm. Info: www. ceilimor.com or 4272022. South Mall, Cork.

September 18
Evening echo Women¹s Mini Marathon
7,000 women participate in this fun run/walk through the streets of Cork. It is also on the calendar of sports events of Munster¹s premier Ladies race for keen Irish sports women, and previous winners include Sonia O¹Sullivan and Anne Keenan Buckley. The big winners on the day are the charities ­ 2005 will be the 23rd year of the race. More info from the Evening Echo. Cork City.

September 23 to October 2
Youghal-Through The Ages
This year¹s ŒYoughal Through the Ages¹ celebrates our heritage with the life and times of Walter Raleigh, one of the most dynamic and colourful characters of the Elizabethan period. In a week long festival we¹ll celebrate our history with a programme of entertainment for all the family. There will be street markets and entertainment, historical walks and treasure hunts, special exhibitions, traditional music and dance. More info: www.youghalchamber.ie/heritageweek.html Youghal, Co. Cork.

Tuesdays
Open Mic Night @ The LV
Everyone welcome from singer/songwriters to poets. Free pints for performers and admission is free! Bring own instrument and leads if required. For more information contact Ruth: rnodrog@yahoo.com. The LV, MacCurtain Street.

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

Bank Holidays
The St. Fin Barre¹s Cathedral Experience
Journey back in time to 1880 and meet the people who built St. Fin Barre¹s Cathedral. Bank Holidays at 10.30am and 2pm (October 31st). Adm. f3. Please phone St. Fin Barre¹s Cathedral office to book your place as there are limited numbers. 021 4963387

An Illustrated Walking Tour
of Rory Gallagher¹s Cork
Rory Gallagher is widely recognised as one of Ireland¹s greatest musicians. From his time with Taste, the band he formed in Cork in the 1960¹s, unitl his untimely death in June 1995, Rory forged a band of fans around the world. On the 10th anniversary of his death, this tour retraces life in Cork. For information on the next scheduled walk e-mail: info@rorygallagherwalk.com or visit: www.rorygallagherwalk.com. Also don¹t forget to visit the Rory Gallagher Exhibition at Cork City Hall running until September 10.

All listings correct at time of press. Events subject to change.