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Saturday, December 04, 2004
[Irish Aires] - Arts Ireland
Arts Ireland :: December, 2004 :: Issue No.81
Arts Ireland, from Irish Emigrant Publications, is a monthly
summary of news and reviews of the latest in Irish theatre, film,
visual art, performance and much more.
Welcome to December's issue of Arts Ireland. Like it or hate it
Christmas is upon us and this year there are a host of Pantos and
Ballets to take in over the coming season. However, even if roaring
'He's behind you!' isn't your lofty idea of how best to spend an
evening, there are no excuses to stay in this month. Up and down
the country there are gigs, plays, exhibitions aplenty. What better
way to while away the winter evenings in Ireland than by taking in
our copious cultural offerings? And isn't it a Christmas miracle
that we continue to produce art in such numbers while our Arts
Council struggles with the funds it has been allocated. Fair? "Oh
no he's not..."
Editor,
Oonagh Montague
Comments and questions are welcome by email to oonagh@emigrant.ie.
It can also be viewed on our web pages at http://www.emigrant.ie
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CONTENTS:
REVIEWS
Theatre Review: Lament for Dublin
Music Review: Acquarelle at the Triskel Arts Centre, Cork
Zu at Fred Zeppelin's, Cork
FILM NEWS
Irish Cinema audiences among highest in Europe
Homme a Femmes - Gerard Byrne
5th Reel Film & TV Ball
THEATRE NEWS
An Taibhdhearc Announces Winners of Scriptwriting Award
VISUAL ARTS NEWS
"What's In Store?" Landmark Move for National Museum
"Caravaggio and his Followers" - Lecture at NGA
National Sculpture Factory: Surasi Kusolwong lecture
Bogside Artists banned from Berlin Parliament gallery
The 2004 Stunned Net Art Open
Mayo County Council appointing Public Art Panel 2005
O'Donoghue announces €1.3m artworks acquisition by IMMA
MUSIC NEWS
New CD: Ceol na Mara/Songs of the Ocean
European Opera - Prize for New Directors
Dates for Traditional Irish Music Summer Schools 2005
U2 Announce 2005 Tour
DANCE NEWS
Discussion Document on Vocational Dance Training
GENERAL NEWS
Arts Council to receive €61m for 2005
Small Festivals Scheme for 2005
Arts & Disability Forum introduce website
Arts and Disability Networking Abroad
December Launch of Per Cent for Art Scheme
Business2Arts trains more arts professionals
The Ireland Funds - Grant Round 2005
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Professional Services
Property Sale/Rental
Travel Services
WHAT'S ON
What's on: Abroad
What's on: Pantos and other Christmas attractions
What's on: Theatre
What's on: Exhibitions
What's on: Music
What's on: Dance
What's on: Festivals
REVIEWS
Theatre Review: Lament for Dublin
"The Lament for Arthur Cleary" by Dermot Bolger
Roundabout Youth Theatre
Reviewed by Richard Fitzpatrick
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Ah, we like our themes to be big in Dublin. And they don't come
much bigger than those explored in Roundabout Youth Theatre's
production of Dermot Bolger's "The Lament for Arthur Cleary".
They're all there. Socio-economic ones - emigration, unemployment,
moneylending - as well as universal ones of loss and grief. And, of
course, there's Dublin itself, the sordid, dilapidated one of the
1980s.
Underpinning all of them is the picaresque hero of the play. Yeah,
Arthur Cleary's a bit of a rogue, world weary and back in Dublin
after 15 years of walking the earth as a migrant worker. He
effortlessly sweeps Kathy, half his age, off her feet; what with
his motorbike and the mild whiff of danger that envelops him.
But there's something hauntingly displaced about the play's titular
hero. He's out of sorts, in a Dublin that no longer recognises him,
the inevitable lot of a wanderer and returned exile. Even Kathy
realises this, "You don't talk like real people". There's nothing
unique about his afflictions, of course. They're timeless, everyman
ones. As he admits himself at one stage, in that dreamlike state he
exists in, there's a "feeling like this has happened before".
Stephan Murray, in the lead role, relays the varying emotions of
this troubled soul magnificently. A physically commanding presence,
he dominates the stage, shifting with ease from lover and charming
cad to violent presence, delivering a series of caustic lines with
obvious relish. As Detective Lynch bemoans at one stage, "always
the bitter word, like your mother".
And then there's Dublin, an even bigger presence in the play. A
Dublin that at first seems almost quaint now in these post-Celtic
Tiger days. But, given that the play is staged in Ballymun, a
depiction of Dublin's underbelly still has huge resonance.
Arriving at the theatre, you can't but be conscious that the
neighbourhood is still sadly ravaged by urban decay, the fantastic
facilities of the Axis Theatre notwithstanding. "The whole city's
in terror of something that's never gonna happen", suggests the
play's protagonist. Certainly, a sense of dread and restfulness
pervades the action. The play is shot through with lots of earthy
humour, though, grittily delivered by the largely youthful
supporting cast and enough to keep the audience in regular bouts of
raucous laughter. Dublin. Humour. Sure it's always there as relief.
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Music Review: Acquarelle at the Triskel Arts Centre, Cork
Reviewed by Nickie Ffrench Davis
L-R: Richard Safhill, James Jervis,
Michael Baker, Vasilis Bessas
This is the first time performing outside Britain for this young
and frankly pretty dashing young guitar quartet. I found the
ensemble a real treat - four such engaging and individual voices
when playing independent material that the often seamless unity
with which they could present themselves when required was
arresting. This is what the intimacy and communication of chamber
music is all about.
The guitarists each introduced different works in a varied and
well-balanced programme, from Bocchierini to Australian Philip
Houghton with a good chunk of great works from Brazil - where, I
learnt, much of the work written for the genre is currently being
composed. A sensitive arrangement of one of Norah Jones' songs
proved very popular. The boys came across as human and engaging,
both in their performance and verbal communication with a rapt
audience.
My favourite in the first half was Houghton's Opals, a colourful
and impressionistic work which I found captivating - and when James
Jervis played lazily at the beginning of the second movement, his
warm lips resting on the cold lacquer of the guitar, this audience
member held her breath. Another highlight for me was Jervis'
performance of what he introduced as "the most challenging" work on
the programme, ****'s "****" for solo guitar with which he opened
the second half. A gestural and demanding work, Jervis performed it
with conscience and a sure affection. The Quartet's own arrangement
of Ryuichi Sakamoto's "Merry Christmas" Mr Lawrence was lovely.
From some bang on percussion work, using the body of the guitar
like a drum, to warm and restrained melodic passages, this quartet
really delivered for me. Go and see this human and engaging
ensemble while you can still afford to. Related website:
http://www.aquarellegq.com
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Zu at Fred Zeppelin's, Cork
Reviewed by Nickie Ffrench Davis
Zu Drummer Massimo Pupillo
This raucous Italian punk/free jazz outfit launched a full-on
assault on an eager audience in the tiny upstairs room of this
rocker pub. Sixteen hours later my head was still pounding from
ear-splitting sax solos and a massive range of scary electric bass
sounds, all anchored by a tight roller coaster driver of a drummer,
who played in his underpants; undoubtedly the star of this
aggressive trio. I think I lost about three years of hearing in my
seventies in the course of the night - but it was worth it, and I
found the gig one of the most exciting I've seen in ages. Not for
the fainthearted but damn good fun! Related website:
http://www.zuism.com
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FILM NEWS
Irish Cinema audiences among highest in Europe
Cinema audiences in Ireland are among the highest in Europe, second
only to Iceland, according to a report discussed at the 49th Cork
Film Festival held in October 2004.
"The Cultural and Economic Trends of Cinema in Ireland and Wales",
compiled by the Arts Council together with Sgrîn Cymru Wales (the
primary organisation for film, television and new media in Wales)
outlined the annual frequency of cinema going per capita in Ireland
at 4.5 visits per year in 2002, a figure surpassed only by
Iceland's 5.7 visits. Over half of all cinema admissions in Ireland
come from cinemas in Dublin city, with an estimated 1,500 people
working in the cinema sector in Ireland.
But the news is less than bright for certain sectors. From a total
of 64 cinemas in Ireland, fewer than 10% offer specialist or
cultural programmes. Apart from Dublin and Cork cinemas,
opportunities for viewing films outside the mainstream commercial
programmes are minimal.
Another cause for worry is the closure of regional cinemas. These
are being replaced, rather than supplemented, by multiplex venues
in major urban areas. As a result audiences in smaller towns are
fast losing key local amenities. Although the number of screens in
Ireland has increased by 72%, to 328 screens during the period
1991-2001, the number of cinemas in Ireland has reduced by 15% over
the same period.
In relation to the sector of disability access only 39 Irish
cinemas and 47 Welsh cinemas provided conclusive information, with
23 Irish cinemas and 31 Welsh cinemas boasting adapted toilets for
wheelchair users. A mere 19 Irish cinemas and 32 Welsh cinemas have
inductive loop (or infra red) hearing assistance systems in at
least one screen. 14 Irish cinemas and 22 Welsh cinemas have
designated parking spaces for wheelchair users. Only one cinema in
Dublin has closed caption/audio description systems.
Speaking at the presentation of the report, Séamus Crimmins, Arts
Policy Director at the Arts Council said: "This report points out
starkly the fact that audiences for cinema outside of Dublin have
very limited opportunities to see home produced or European films".
He finished by acknowledging that the current situation could only
improve "if arts funding is brought to a viable level".
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Homme a Femmes - Gerard Byrne
Homme a Femmes (Michel Debrane) is the third in a series of films
by Gerard Byrne made over the last five years in the USA, Ireland
and France respectively. All are shot on 16mm film and recorded on
DVD and are united by pre-existing text from the 1970s, but this is
the first of the series to be projected using full sound surround
in a darkened space. Also, at forty minutes, it is the longest of
the three works.
In one way Homme a Femmes is closest in genre to Byrne's last show
in the Green On Red in 2002 in its journalistic content. However in
this documentary-type film the focus is exclusively and intensively
on that luminary of French existentialism, Jean Paul Sartre, a
legend of the inter- and post-war years who worked in the Sorbonne
alongside Derrida, Beckett, Camus and others. Also legendary was
his womanising during that time, and this is the focus of the young
Catherine Chaine's questions as she interviews the writer on behalf
of Le Nouvel Observateur magazine very late in his life, in 1977.
As Byrne points out, the historical context of this interview -
given its content and the resonance of the post-1968 era of
feminism - is bristling and highly charged. You can catch the show,
and make up your own mind, at the Green On Red Gallery until
December 23 2004.
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5th Reel Film & TV Ball
The Irish industry is coming together on December 12 for the 5th
Reel Film & TV Ball, an annual celebration of media and creative
industries in Ireland held in Lillie's Bordello, Dublin. Proceeds
from the Ball will go towards the Barrettstown Gang Camp set up by
Paul Newman in 1994 to provide support for seriously ill children.
As with previous years, the Reel Film Ball 2004 will be themed -
this year's event is simply Christmas. Guests can enjoy some
festive spirit with carol singers, nail bars, fortune tellers,
magicians, a Santa's grotto, dj's and some surprise entertainment.
Once again the Ball is open to all production companies,
advertising/marketing agencies, design houses, post-production,
animation, financial institutions, broadcasters and cast and crew.
Tickets at €30 per person are available from Ion Entertainment Ltd.
For further information, contact Ion Entertainment Ltd, Event
Management & Public Relations mailto:info@ionentertainment.ie
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THEATRE NEWS
An Taibhdhearc Announces Winners of Scriptwriting Award
The winners of the Walter Macken Scriptwriting Award, launched by
An Taibhdhearc, the National Irish Language theatre in Galway, have
been announced. Launched in 2003 as part of the theatre's 75th
anniversary celebrations, the award was established to encourage
new dramatic writing in the Irish language. Darach Ó Scolaí from
Inverin, Co. Galway was awarded the Walter Macken Award of €5,000.
A full-scale production of the winning script "Coinneáil Orainn",
will take place in 2005. Ó Scolaí, a prolific writer, has also
published several novels and children's books in Irish. This is his
first foray into writing for stage.
Following from the success of his début play, "Cúigear Chonamara"‚
produced by Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe last year, Connemara author
and founder of Cló Iar Chonnachta, Mícheál Ó Conghaile was awarded
a special prize in recognition for his new script "Jude". Ó
Conghaile won €2,500 and, most notably, a full-scale production of
"Cúigear Chonamara" will be staged in 2006.
And that's not all! It is testament to the calibre of the entries
that a further two scripts were also selected for staging as part
of Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe's experimental theatre season. The
first of these, "Incubus" by Caitríona Ní Chonaola, is a powerful
one-woman monologue. The second script selected for production in
Spring 2005 is Breandán Ó hEaghra's "Gaeilgeoir Deireanach Charna".
Ó hEaghra is an active voice in the promotion of Irish language
theatre in Galway city and was one of the founding influences in
Féile 2000 and Féile 2002, Galway's first Irish language theatre
festival.
Judged by a panel of professionals drawn from theatre and
television, the award is yet another indicator of the dedication to
new theatre by Galway companies on the national stage. In the past
three years Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe has produced 16 new works -
between major productions on national tour and experimental
productions staged as part of the schemes, Fuadar Feabhra and
Scáilí Samhna, established to encourage new Irish language
scriptwriters.
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VISUAL ARTS NEWS
"What's In Store?" Landmark Move for National Museum
"What's in Store?" is a fascinating array of artefacts guaranteed
to captivate the imagination of young and old alike. For the first
time in the history of The National Museum, artefacts normally kept
in storage are now to be visible and accessible to everyone. This
storage facility is part of an effort to make publicly accessible
some of the most important collections from the Museum. The entire
national collections of glass, silver, pewter, brass, enamel and
Asian applied arts are now on show.
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"Caravaggio and his Followers" - Lecture at NGA
At the National Gallery of Ireland on Thursday, December 2 at
8.30pm Olive Knox will present a lecture entitled "Caravaggio and
his Followers". The art of Caravaggio had a dramatic impact on the
style of painting in Italy during the first two decades of the
1600s. It was a time of critical change in the arts, two rival
schools of painting predominated - Classicism and the followers of
Carracci, and Caravaggio and the naturalists.
Caravaggio was concerned with high drama. He aimed to portray
religious figures as normal people and also gave them, for one of
the first times in western art, realistic emotional expressions.
His style was far removed from the perfection of classicism. Since
its dramatic discovery in 1990, "The Taking of Christ" by
Caravaggio can be viewed in The National Gallery of Ireland.
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National Sculpture Factory: Surasi Kusolwong lecture
Thai artist Surasi Kusolwong is one of the key artists in the
National Sculpture Factory's Cork Caucus project for 2005.
Kusolwong is one of the leading artists to emerge from the
extension of the contemporary art field beyond its Western
boundaries over the last ten years. His work draws on Thai and
Western art traditions as well as recent cultural and social
changes in both situations.
Kusolwong's work is also deeply concerned with the experience of
the visitor, seeking a different kind of engagement than the
normally passive consumption of images in a museum. The lecture
will take place at the Granary Theatre, Cork, at 6.00pm on December
3. This is a Free Public Lecture.
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Bogside Artists banned from Berlin Parliament gallery
An exhibition of the work of The Bogside Artists has been cancelled
at the gallery of the Berlin Parliament. The Committee for Cultural
Affairs of the Berlin House of Representatives had invited the
group to exhibit their work "to remind people that a political
conflict is still awaiting a sustainable solution that will ensure
long-term peace in the region".
However the exhibition, which was to run in the gallery from
November 11-December 10, was cancelled by Herr Walter Momper,
President of the Parliament. The President stated that "an
essential consideration for this decision was that the exhibits
chosen by (the Bogside Artists) present the conflict in Northern
Ireland from one particular political perspective. Such partiality
from the point of view of the artists is completely legitimate but
cannot be sponsored under the auspices of the highest
constitutional organ of the state of Berlin." The Bogside Artists
have their studio in the heart of The Bogside in Derry where they
hold talks, give presentations and conduct workshops with the
disadvantaged youth of the city. The artists are internationally
renowned for the ten large-scale murals they have painted for The
Bogside, depicting the key events in the people's struggle for
democratic rights.
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The 2004 Stunned Net Art Open
This is the third year of the Net Art Open, previously presented as
part of the Irish Museum of Modern Art.com project. Once again Net
Art Open have retained the central concept, that is an exhibition
of net art in which every submission is accepted, in order to
provide an exhibition free of curatorial bias which presents a true
snapshot of the state of the art today.
In previous years the exhibition was, in some ways, a victim of its
own success. It received so many entries that it became difficult
to see every entry. So this year, in recognition of these problems
and of the changes in the way people surf the web, they have
radically changed the format of the exhibition in order to focus
more attention on each individual work. In what is an Internet
first the 2004 Net Art Open exhibition will be blogged, one work at
a time, with a new work shown every three days. RSS feeds will also
be published so that viewers can follow the exhibition with
newsfeed readers.
The result is the 2004 Stunned Net Art Open, featuring net art from
over 70 artists, an exhibition which presents a refreshing snapshot
of the strength and diversity of the net art movement today.
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Mayo County Council appointing Public Art Panel 2005
Mayo County Council is currently looking to appoint a panel of
artists for Public Art Commissions, funded by Department of the
Environment and Local Government Per Cent for Art Scheme.
Interested artists are invited to apply for a place on this panel,
from which a wide variety of public art commissions will be awarded
in 2005 (budgets up to €64,000). Most commissions will relate to
site-specific artwork. The closing date for applications is Tuesday
January 4 2005. To apply, send CV, documentation of work (max 12
slides/images of work/DVD/Video or Audio tape) and an artist's
statement to:
Mayo County Council Arts Office,
Áras an Chontae,
Castlebar,
Co. Mayo.
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O'Donoghue announces €1.3m artworks acquisition by IMMA
Minister for Arts John O'Donoghue has announced that he has
approved the use of the Heritage Fund by the Irish Museum of Modern
Art (IMMA) to acquire the three most important film art works,
produced in the 1990s, by the celebrated Irish artist James
Coleman. The works: Background (1991-94), Lapsus Exposure (1992-
94), and INITIALS (1993-4), comprise a trilogy. These works have
formed the basis of James Coleman's International reputation and
have been shown to enormous critical acclaim in many leading
museums in the USA and Europe. Each of the three works lasts just
over 20 minutes. There is only one complete set of the trilogy
available.
Minister O'Donoghue said: "I applaud the Irish Museum of Modern Art
and its Director, Enrique Juncosa, in acquiring these art works and
in enabling a major Irish artist of international stature to have
his work shown in Ireland". IMMA is now the only museum to own the
trilogy of Coleman's best-known slide projected works.
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MUSIC NEWS
New CD: Ceol na Mara/Songs of the Ocean
Ceol Na Mara is a contemporary album of newly composed fun songs in
Irish sung by 30 young singers and rappers from Scoil Sailearna,
Indreabhán, in Connemara. The CD is described as a treasure trove
of fun musical styles, engaging stories and interesting information
about the natural world. Póilín Piongain, for example, is a bird
who hates flying and Raghnall Rón is a little seal who dreams of
running away from the circus and heading home to Connemara. There's
a little shark who is being teased because his teeth stick out, a
little girl who wonders where all the waves come from and a song
about covering your Dad in sand when he falls asleep on the beach!
The project is the brainchild of Spiddal-based songwriter Tadhg Mac
Dhonnagáin who worked in close collaboration with keyboard player
and producer John Ryan to create this highly entertaining album.
They have combined accessible and simple Irish with modern music
styles to create "a funky and educational album that can be enjoyed
by children of all ages from beginning to end". The CD is widely
available in Ireland and from http://www.futafata.com
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European Opera - Prize for New Directors
Opera Ireland has teamed up with Camerata Nuova and Opera Europa to
offer an exciting opportunity for an up-and-coming director to
stage an opera. The prize is linked to the mise-en-scène of La
Cenerentola by Rossini. In order to participate, a complete
direction concept has to be submitted to Opera Ireland no later
than February 18 2005. This should include a content related
explanation of the concept, basic ideas for scenery, props and
costumes, the framework of personnel to be involved (choir, extras
etc), and suggestions for adaptations and/or editing if any. First
prize is €15,000 and the staging of the opera in 2006 in Dublin.
There are runner-up prizes of €10,000 and €5,000. Further details
from Opera Ireland mailto:info@operaireland.com or
http://www.camerata-nuova.org
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Dates for Traditional Irish Music Summer Schools 2005
For those of you who have always yearned to broach the realm of
traditional music, Sligo is the place to learn next summer. The
Sligo Town Summer School of Traditional Music will run from June
27-30 2005, offering classes in traditional harp, bodhran, fiddle
and tin whistle. Also the Queen Maeve International Summer School
of Traditional Music and Song will take place from August 1-5 2005.
All enquiries for both Summer Schools should be directed to
mailto:carmelgunning@hotmail.com or http://www.cygo.ie/tradmusic
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U2 Announce 2005 Tour
U2 have revealed that they will kick off their world tour on March
1 in Florida. The band will play around 35 arena shows across the
US for the first leg of the jaunt, then 30 stadium gigs in Europe
before returning to North America for a further 35 arena dates. The
group will then head to Japan and Australia.
Snow Patrol and Scissor Sisters are rumoured to be the support
acts. U2 manager Paul McGuinness told Billboard that no decision
has been made, but added: "We love Snow Patrol. Their producer,
Jacknife Lee, also worked on U2's album and they're Irish. There's
a close connection".
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DANCE NEWS
Discussion Document on Vocational Dance Training
The Arts Council has announced the release of a discussion document
on the subject of vocational dance training in Ireland. Authored by
Yannick Marzin, "A Professional Dance Curriculum for Ireland"
proposes a model of training relevant to the Irish situation. The
study builds on three previous Arts Council reports: The Creative
Imperative (Everitt:2000); Shall We Dance? (Leatherdale and
Todd:1998); and The Dancer and The Dance (Brinson:1985). It is
hoped the report will act as a valuable resource for future
planning by government agencies, by educational institutions, the
dance sector and others seeking to advance the case for dance
education in Ireland. For those interested in the emerging future
of Dance in Ireland copies of the report can be downloaded from the
Arts Council website.
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GENERAL NEWS
Arts Council to receive €61m for 2005
In November's release of the Book of Estimates it was announced
that the Arts Council will receive €61m for 2005. This is well
short of the €70m needed and ardently campaigned for by groups such
as Theatre Forum. Given that demand from individual artists and
organisations next year is just under €100m, this falls well short
of our needs. It is nowhere near what an enlightened government
policy should be for the arts. The Department of Arts points out
that this is an increase of 16% on 2004. However, as Theatre Forum
points out, its members must continue to campaign between now and
Budget Day to increase this allocation.
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Small Festivals Scheme for 2005
Every year, hundreds of arts organisations, including local
festivals in every part of the country, apply to the Arts Council
for assistance in organising their artistic programmes. In line
with a range of improvements in its grant application processes
introduced last year, the Council is offering again for 2005, a
Small Festivals Scheme.
The Small Festivals Scheme for 2005 is intended to provide
opportunities for many festivals/events seeking funding up to
€10,000. The scheme is intended to be user-friendly and to
encourage new applicants from many smaller or locally based events.
Grants will be made in two rounds. The deadline for
festivals/events taking place between January and June 2005 is
Friday December 3 2004. For festivals/events taking place between
July and December the deadline is Friday March 11 2005. The
application form for the Small Festivals Scheme is available to
download as either a PDF or a word document directly from
http://www.artscouncil.ie.
Priority will be given to applications demonstrating high artistic
standards and innovation in their programme.
Small Festivals Scheme 2005
The Arts Council, 70 Merrion Square
Dublin 2
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Arts & Disability Forum introduce website
The Irish Arts & Disability Forum has introduced
http://www.culture.info - free access to information on the arts,
entertainment, heritage, leisure activities and sport - locally,
regionally, nationally and internationally. Culture.info also
encourages users to showcase their talent by creating their very
own web page as a platform for their creativity, by submitting
examples of text and visual work for online display. So, if you
want to share your talent online, or to find out about the array of
cultural activity the web site has to offer, log on to
http://www.culture.info
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Arts and Disability Networking Abroad
As part of its strategy to enhance the European and International
profile and reputation of artists with a disability, and Arts and
Disability organisations/groups, the Arts Council of Northern
Ireland is offering awards for Northern-based individual artists
and arts organisations/groups. Applicants must have experience in
or proven potential for exhibition, performance or other artistic
presentation on an international basis, to present their work
abroad. The Arts Council also wishes to encourage the development
of European/international strategic networking potential within the
Arts and Disability sector.
The NI Arts Council will also consider applications from individual
artists and groups who wish to present their work in other regions
of the UK, or to develop new networks and partnerships in Scotland,
Wales and England and in the Republic of Ireland. The total budget
available in this scheme will be £7,500. The Arts and Disability
Networking Abroad Scheme will normally fund up to 90% (for
organisations/groups or individuals) of travel, disability support
costs (e.g. carers), accommodation, visas, subsistence, carriage,
insurance and approved exhibition/performance and/or networking
costs. Final deadline is Thursday December 9 2004 at 4.00pm. For
further information contact http://www.artscouncil-ni.org
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December Launch of Per Cent for Art Scheme
In December 2004 Minister for Arts John O'Donoghue will formally
launch the first set of national guidelines on the Per Cent for Art
Scheme. The initiative began in August 2002 when the Minister
announced that he would set up an Inter-Departmental Public Art Co-
ordination Group to "develop standards of good practice" for public
art commissioning.
In his introduction to the guidelines the Minister states that the
development of the guidelines is seen as the first step in working
towards a national approach to public art. He goes on to state, "A
high quality environment is essential for good quality of life and
high quality public art is necessary to create that environment, be
it an open space, public building, hospital or education facility".
For more information contact Annette Moloney the Arts Council's
Public Art Specialist at annette.moloney@artscouncil.ie
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Business2Arts trains more arts professionals
The Business Members of Business2Arts have subsidised business
skills training for the Arts Industry in Ireland worth over
€360,000 this year. 2004 has seen an unprecedented 20% growth in
the range and number of courses offered to people working in the
Arts. Over 360 people from a base of over 100 arts and community
organisations covering the range of art forms have taken part in
training courses offered by Business2Arts.
The range of business skills training offered includes Negotiation
Skills, Customer Care, Time Management, Managing People, Media
Skills and Web Development. Other courses have been designed
especially for people working with the arts, such as Sponsorship
Seeking Skills workshops which are run twice yearly. This year, due
to demand, a new Advanced Sponsorship Seeking Module was added.
Also this year Business2Arts introduced a new programme in Board
Development for arts organisations, supported by Anglo Irish Bank
and Jefferson Training. The three-day pilot programme was aimed at
Directors and Senior Managers in the arts, assisting them to
improve the overall effectiveness of their work with their boards
of directors. The Programme was over-subscribed and proved to be
invaluable to those who participated. As a result, plans are in
development to run this programme again in 2005.
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The Ireland Funds - Grant Round 2005
The Ireland Funds are accepting applications until January 31 2005,
for projects taking place in Ireland, North and South. Projects in
the following areas are eligible:
1. Arts and Culture
2. Community Development
3. Education
4. Peace and Reconciliation
The maximum award available is €30,000/Stg£20,000. For further
information mailto:grants@irelandfunds.ie
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WHAT'S ON
What's on: Abroad
New York Call for Irish Playwrights
New York-based Origin Theatre Company is seeking submissions from
Irish playwrights. All submissions will be considered for full
production or as part of a public reading series. The company
encourages published as well as first-time writers to submit
material. Please email submissions to
mailto:origintheatrecompany@yahoo.com or write to:
George Heslin
Origin Theatre Company
340 East 90th Street.
Suite 2C,
New York, NY 10128, USA
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Vallejo Gantner leaves Dublin Fringe for New York
Vallejo Gantner, Director of the Dublin Fringe Festival since March
2002, has been appointed Artistic Director of the East Village
institution, Performance Space 122. Born and raised in Melbourne,
Gantner has worked in many capacities in the arts including as a
director, writer, performer, agent, producer and programmer. Prior
to his arrival in Dublin he was the Artistic Associate for the
Melbourne Festival, developing free outdoor and indoor
performances, events, concerts and installations. Gantner has also
worked in Asia and the United States as a theatre director and
producer.
Under the direction of Vallejo Gantner, the Dublin Fringe Festival
has become the fastest growing cultural event in Ireland. The
Festival typically has in excess of 1300 participants from a dozen
or more countries working on a range of theatre, dance, music,
performance and visual arts. It is the pre-eminent international
showcase of innovative, dynamic and exciting new artists in Ireland
- rule breakers who work across different disciplines and emerge in
new forms.
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EUCLID hosts Seminars on Europe, the Cultural Sector
EUCLID, the UK Cultural Contact Point, has announced a series of
seminars focusing on key European issues and challenges to be held
in 2005. These are as follows:
* Cultural Policy as a Tool for Change: January 10
* European Co-operation: Case Studies: January 17
* The new Structural Funds 2007-2013: February 7
* Citizenship and the new Europe: February 15
* The European Union Approach to Culture: March 7
Each seminar will explore these issues through stimulating
presentations from experts from across Europe and the UK, and will
provide an opportunity for discussion and debate about the topics
raised. Where appropriate, practical suggestions and proposals will
be shared and explored. To book go to
http://www.euclid.info/uk/seminars or contact the EUCLID office at
00 44 (0) 151 709 2564.
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What's on: Pantos and other Christmas attractions
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The Panto Season has returned, with a sleigh load (ahem) of shows
across the country. From January 11-16 Mother Goose appears at the
Everyman, Cork, starring Neil Prendeville, Jim Mulcahy and Basher.
Also at the Everyman Palace, Cork from December 3-5, catch Cork
City Ballet's Winter Season 2004 featuring highlights from The
Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker and Swan Lake.
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The Galway Performing Arts School presents "The Wiz - A Super Soul
Musical" at the Town Hall, Galway from December 9-12. This musical,
although based on L. Frank Baum's Wizard of Oz, takes the classic
fairy tale in an all-new direction with a contemporary urban look,
an exiting rock score, and a decidedly modern libretto.
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Again at the Town Hall, Galway SFX City Theatre presents "Santa's
Christmas Mystery" by Shay Healy and Michael Scott. The ruthless
weatherman is threatening to cause chaos this year by stopping
Santa from delivering his presents to all the boys and girls! He
has a brilliant magical plan to control the weather, making snow,
wind, rain and sun happen at the same time! Santa calls on the help
of his best friends from the North, South, East and West. Can the
friends come up with a plan? December 16 and 17.
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Cork Opera House shows "The Pied Piper". Directed by Bryan Flynn,
and written, interestingly, by Alan Shortt of Bull Island fame,
"The Pied Piper" is not your usual panto fare. It boasts a distinct
lack of beautiful princesses and dragons and the like; it is a
magical tale of treachery and honour and you (and more importantly,
the kids) are guaranteed involvement in this enthralling and
hilarious adventure. Opens December 1 and runs until January 9.
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Mr Mystery Promotions present "Santa's Grimm Adventure" at the
Belltable, Limerick on Sunday December 5 at 3.00pm and 4.30pm and
on Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 at 10.00am and 11.45am. Jacob Grimm has
taken a bang on the head, and Cinderella wakes up in the wrong
story. To compound her problems she finds a witch after her. Prince
Charming rides to the rescue (on an ostrich) but he's in trouble
too. Only the intervention of Santa Claus can save the day. The
story will be told with a mix of live actors, full size customers,
puppets, magic and ventriloquism. Suitable for children up to nine
years of age.
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An Grianán presents "Pinocchio" from December 2-22. Adapted from
Carlo Collodi's classic story by Paul Boyd and directed by Myles
Breen (The Twits, The Little Mermaid), "Pinocchio" features a cast
of five actors who between them bring to life a wonderful array of
colourful and memorable characters. Pinocchio must learn many
lessons if he is to find his way home to Gepetto and, with the help
of The Blue-Haired Fairy (Aileen Mythen) and The Talking Cricket
(Peter Gaynor), this is one little wooden puppet who may have all
his wishes granted!
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Bernard Farrell's seasonal comedy "Many Happy Returns" appears at
Dublin's Gate Theatre. It is Christmas Eve, Irene and Arthur await
the arrival - not of Santa Claus - but of Declan, the self-made
millionaire from New Zealand. If everything goes well, Arthur's
future is secure. But there is a danger that old scores could now
be settled as all the old secrets are suddenly unwrapped. Opening
November 30.
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What's on: Theatre
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The Mermaid Arts Centre and Project Arts present "The Nightingale".
Created by Selina Cartmell and Rebecca Collins and running from
December 6-11, this is a magical, intimate performance inspired by
Oscar Wilde's story "The Nightingale and the Rose". This timeless
tale of courage and hope reminds us that to be truly brave we must
face our darkest fears. Rebecca Collins' enchanting melodies will
be accompanied by striking visuals in a vibrant and tenderly moving
story best suited to children over eight years with younger
children welcome too.
Tuesday December 7 at 11.00am
Wednesday December 8 at 3.00pm and 6.00pm
Thursday December 9 at 11.00am
Friday December 10 at 11.00am
Saturday December 11 at 3.00pm and 6.00pm
Also at the Project, RWCMD presents "Casanova" by David Greig,
directed by Tom Daley. Raising questions about love, honesty and
life lived in the pursuit of pleasure, Casanova is an
uncompromising examination of contemporary sex and morality.
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"Rural Electric", written and performed by Little John Nee with
music from Laura Sheehan, appears at the Town Hall, Galway on
Thursday December 2. Set in 1959 in Donegal, a tiny rural community
watches with eager anticipation as the heroic ESB workers battle
against the elements and inhospitable landscape to bring power
lines to the village. A host of characters step forward from the
mists of time to inhabit this fictional parish in a truly inventive
one-man show that combines physical theatre, comedy, original
music... and even a car chase!
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Hopefully there is still time to catch "BECKETT" at basement 18.
Impact Theatre Co, are presenting three plays by Samuel Beckett at
basement 18, The Crescent, O'Connell Avenue, Limerick. Directed by
Patrick Burke, the programme sees the production of "Rough for
Theatre 1", "Catastrophe" and "Footfalls". "Rough for Theatre 1" is
Beckett's exploration of the debilitating narrowness of perception
with regard to the issue of human disability. "Catastrophe" depicts
Beckett's vision of the world of theatre, while "Footfalls" is his
examination of the emotional destruction inherent in dependant
mother-daughter relationships. The trilogy offers an absorbing and
thought provoking evening of theatre. Dates are November 23-
December 4 2004.
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Re-creating the nostalgia and romance of the Viennese Festive
season, in "A Vienna Strauss Gala" the Backstage Theatre, Longford
introduces the audience to a by-gone age of glamorous soirées and
Strauss waltzes. This highly acclaimed show is performed by
soloists from the major British opera companies, most notably Maria
Kesselman who starred alongside Michael Crawford in "Phantom of the
Opera" and has played leading roles at the Coliseum.
Also at the Backstage is another chance to catch the award winning
hit West End comedy "Stones in his Pockets". When a major Hollywood
film studio descends on a village in rural Ireland the demand for
extras from the local community is huge. Gavin Armstromg and Denis
Foley bring two aspiring movie extras and a host of other
extraordinary characters to life, in this comic masterpiece.
December 9-11.
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Fishamble presents "Pilgrims in the Park" by Jim O'Hanlon, directed
by Jim Culleton. In 2002 the company produced Jim O'Hanlon's first
play, "The Buddhist of Castleknock", to widespread critical
acclaim. Fishamble now presents Jim's subsequent play for the
company, a searingly honest play set during the Pope's visit to
Ireland in 1979. As the Pope travels around Ireland in his
Popemobile, the Wood Quay debate surrounding building work on the
site of a Viking settlement rages and U2 release their first
single, "Out of Control". The Ireland of 1979 is a country caught
between tradition and progress. The Foley family is at a similar
crossroads. Nothing will be the same after this weekend. The world
premiere production coincides with the 25th anniversary of the
Pope's visit.
November 22-27 The Helix, Collins Avenue, DCU
Nov. 29-Dec. 4 Civic Theatre, Tallaght
December 14-18 Draiocht, Blanchardstown
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The Granary Theatre, Cork will rock to the sound of "Little Shop of
Horrors" by Menken and Ashman, produced by UCC Dramat. December 7-
11.
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AXIS Centre in Ballymun presents the world premiere of Dermot
Bolger's play "From These Green Heights", directed by the AXIS
Artistic Director Ray Yeates. The play charts the emotional
rollercoaster faced by the families that moved to and lived in
Ballymun. This is a hidden history of modern Dublin, shifting
seamlessly across four decades, a family's journey from hope to
struggle and finally to the possibility of prosperity. Until
December 11.
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Andrew's Lane, Dublin features two productions over December. The
first of these is courtesy of Fiasco Productions; "Swimming with
Sharks" is by George Huang, adapted for the stage by Mark Nagle.
From November 29 until December 11. Tramvai Productions will bring
us Pinter's "The Hothouse", December 14-18.
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What's on: Exhibitions
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The Bold Art Gallery, Galway is hosting Artist Sir Philip Blunden's
exhibition, "Symbiosis" from November 19-December 3. Sir Philip
Overington Blunden Bart. is the 7th Baronet of Castle Blunden, Co.
Kilkenny. Born on January 22, 1922 in Dublin, Sir Philip attended
the Slade School of Art in London where he received personal
tuition from Arthur Norris (Royal Academy). Having completed his
studies at Slade, he went on to become an interior designer; Sir
Philip designed the interiors of ships for Cunard Line including
the New Mauritania and the Britannic, one of the biggest ocean
liners of her day. At the beginning of the 1950s, Sir Philip
returned to Kilkenny to take over management of the family estate.
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From December 11-January 29 C2 1995-2005 appears at the Crawford
Municipal Art Gallery, Cork. C2 is an exhibition of over 150
artists celebrating the diversity and quality of contemporary
visual arts practiced by artists born in, resident in, or closely
associated with Cork city and county.
This ambitious exhibition includes paintings, drawings, prints and
sculptures, digital and other new media. An extensive catalogue of
C2 will be available on January 7 to coincide with the official
launch of Cork's tenure as European City of Culture throughout
2005. The catalogue will act as a comprehensive reference and
source book for visiting curators and artists.
Artists featured include Dorothy Cross, Linda Quinlan, Fergus
Martin, Cormac O'Leary, Michael Quane and Vivienne Roche. Two large
installations by Maud Cotter and Mark Kent will also feature in C2,
which is curated by Peter Murray, Dawn Williams and Anne Boddaert.
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"Enlargement! Bringing the New Europe to Cork", a year-long
exhibition will be appearing from January at the Cork Civic Trust.
"Enlargement!" is a continuously changing exhibition, displaying
the artistic qualities of the 'new' states of the expanded European
Union. Part of Cork Civic Trust's contribution to Cork 2005 and
hosted by the Cork Vision Centre, this project presents a programme
of creative work that promotes cultural diversity within Europe and
encourages new networks of artists and organisations.
The focus is on visual art, a key medium of embodied truth and a
recurring source of every nation's creative pride. Artists were
encouraged to think of cross-disciplinary work; work that could
include other art forms including literature, music, food, music
and performance. Participants are also encouraged to include some
educational aspect in their work, such as the willingness to hold a
workshop, lecture or a web presence for Cork. The first exhibition
features Estonian artists Kelti Tiitsar, Kirsti Paap. January 6-28.
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All year round in 2005 you'll be able to enjoy photography in
unexpected venues in Cork. "_Expression - West Cork Leader" will
feature at the Farmgate Restaurant in the English Market and also
at O'Conaill Chocolatiers on French Church Street. John Minihan's
intimate and informal portraits explore the theme that West Cork's
acclaimed food produce reflects the personality of the individual
as well as the influences of tradition and environment.
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The Belltable, Limerick holds an exhibition of Karen T. Colbert's
Paintings until December 14. Colbert's work is committed to the
principles and methods of Abstraction, a (if not the) major
innovation of Modernism. As such, references in her work to the
ways in which the everyday world appears to our sense of sight are
almost entirely put aside so that feeling and emotion can be
aroused and expressed through the interaction of the materials and
technique, the media, and the various ways the elements of design
can be made to behave.
The world her work represents is an inner, emotional world. As the
artist says: "The impressions and perceptions gained through the
direct experience of nature play a large role in my work. I am
interested in conveying a sense of freedom, life, spontaneity,
fluidity of movement, playfulness, and an expansiveness of space,
as well as a sense of the present moment."
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Butler Gallery Kilkenny, presents Paintings by Nick Miller. While
the genres Nick Miller paints are at the heart of the tradition,
his work is both contemporary and timeless. Over the last two
decades he has refined the focus of his interest, moving with
dexterity and conviction within the different genres. Yet all are
connected by a common approach to working only directly in the
presence of his subject, as the artist searches for essential
likeness usually reserved for portraiture alone.
In this exhibition of new work in the vaulted spaces of the Butler
Gallery, the artist displays the depth and breadth of his practice
and convincingly confirms his place among our most significant
contemporary painters. Until December 5.
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For something different in the world of exhibitions take in the
unique sculptures of artist Daphne Plessner, currently on display
at the Chester Beatty Library, Dublin Castle, until January 15. The
sculpture, in the shape of a telescope, presents us with a
satirical commentary on the relationship between Republic and
Monarchy. By reaching into historical politics, the telescope
comically repackages the key ideas of the French Revolution. The
viewer is taken on a journey through a vibrant cartoon pop-up of
the ideas that underpin contemporary political life in Europe and
America.
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DiverseCity Dublin is an architectural exhibition that promotes
women and ethnic minorities in architecture. Recently launched at
the RIAI Architecture, at 8 Merrion Square, Dublin, this intriguing
exhibition continues until Jan 21. It was originally launched in
London in September 2003, and since then has travelled to
Luxembourg, Sydney, Auckland, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Beijing
and Zhengzhou in China. DiverseCity promotes diversity of people in
architecture. Each City adds ten panels to the exhibition to
highlight what diversity means to them. It will then travel to ten
cities in 2005, starting with Athens, and will also tour the
schools of architecture in Britain. Well worth checking out.
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At the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, Co. Mayo you can find an
exhibition of evocative small-scale paintings by prize-winning
artist Hazel Walker. December 3-22.
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The National Museum, Castlebar houses the permanent collection of
19th Century Artifacts from the National Museum Collection. The
collection represents the traditions of rural life throughout
Ireland by displaying various common household items used in the
19th century.
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Rudolf Heltzel and Sonja Landweer display their contemporary
jewellery design at Kilkenny's National Craft Gallery from December
2 till January 30.
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In Wexford at the Hopewire Gallery go and see "My Two Front Teeth:
the Christmas Exhibition" featuring contemporary art, craft and
design by both established and emerging Irish artists. Three Welsh
emerging artists have also been invited to exhibit: Victoria
Griffiths, Leigh Sinclair and Ruth Barker. December 5-20.
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What's on: Music
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At the Balor Theatre, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal, put the 'Spirit'
back into Christmas with Kathy O'Hara on December 15 and 16. With
supporting band, Kathy will perform a variety of Christmas
Classics, Gospel & Easy Listening; just what you need to help
prepare for a real celebration of Christmas. All proceeds go to St
Vincent de Paul. Then, on December 17, put the 'oomph' back into
the festive spirit with a wonderful evening with the legendary
voice of Mary Coughlan.
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Enjoy an evening with Luka Bloom with support Claire and Dave from
Cork at the Sirius, Cobh on Saturday December 4. Also, Trio -
featuring local Cobh singers Caroline Fraher, John Daly and Dominic
Finn present a special Christmas Concert on Sunday December 19 at
8.00pm, tickets €12.
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Glor, Ennis features a wealth of music this December. First up, on
Thursday December 2, is John Martyn, probably best known for his
beautiful song, "Sweet Little Mystery", and albums such as "Solid
Air" and "Bless the Weather". He and his band give live
performances to be remembered. On December 11 Lady Smith Black
Mombazo* (South Africa) appear. Paul Simon met Ladysmith Black
Mambazo in South Africa and was captivated by the stirring sound of
bass, alto and tenor harmonies, incorporating the traditional
sounds of black South Africa into the "Graceland" album. Since then
they have recorded with numerous artists from around the world
including Stevie Wonder and Dolly Parton. Tuesday December 14 sees
a Benefit Gig featuring Moher, John Spillane, Siobhán Peoples with
Murty Ryan & Cyril O'Donoghue, The Gipsy Jazz Quartet and The
Geraldine McGowan Band.
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The award-winning Gardiner Street Gospel Choir is to perform on
Saturday December 4 at the Olympia Theatre, Dublin. Accompanied by
a first-class eight-piece Gospel Band, their repertoire includes
adaptations of the music of a wide range of artists including
Sting, Van Morrison, Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston,
and Macy Gray. All proceeds go to the Aruppe Society, a charity
which houses homeless boys in the north inner city.
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At the National Concert Hall on December 2 see the Goethe Institut
Choir Christmas Concert with Sylvia O'Brien (soprano), Una McMahon
(alto), Robin Tritschler (tenor) and Simon Morgan (bass).Programme:
Saint-Saens, Handel and Vivaldi.
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At Whelan's, Dublin catch Frank and Walters on December 11, on
December 16 Myles Hunt, and Something Happens on December 30.
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In Limerick head to Dolan's for "Beoga", hard-hitting Traditional
Irish music on December 8. On December 10 see "Carnival Saloon";
described by Hot Press as one of the top ten live acts to see in
Ireland, this six-piece band are renowned for their incredible live
performances featuring the music of Tom Waits. Jerry Fish and The
Mudbug Club play on December 11 and on December 18 see the Hothouse
Flowers playing their fifth and latest studio album, "Into Your
Heart".
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Appearing at the Model Niland, Sligo Group Cadenza consist of the
uniquely honed talents of singer-songwriter and harpist Deirdre
Bryon-Smith and multi-instrumentalist composer Anna Houston. On
their new album Attic Notes, they have been joined by guitarist and
songwriter Ray Coen. Friday December 3.
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On December 2 National Chamber Choir's Winter Series at the
National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin presents the last of
"Immortals". Each of the three conductors in this series chose a
composer he deemed 'immortal'. Artistic Director and Chief
Conductor Celso Antunes named J.S.Bach, as his 'immortal'. Next, "A
German Dream", on December 16, is dedicated to the great composers
of German Romantic music complimenting the National Gallery's own
exhibition, "A German Dream: Masterpieces of Romanticism". On
December 21 let the NCC sing you into the holiday season the
customary way with traditional - and a few unexpected - carols with
"Christmas Tidings".
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Rubyhorse play at Cork Opera House on Thursday December 9. December
2 also sees Lambchop in concert while on December 5 you can take in
"ABBA the Show". Ladysmith Black Mombaza continue their tour,
playing the Opera House on December 12.
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What's on: Dance
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"Hell for Leather" presented by John Fennell appears at Glór,
Ennis. This is an exhibition of the cultural traditions particular
to Clare: step dancing, figure dancing, set dancing, song and
music. This show portrays the development of the various set
dancing styles. The skip step and batter steps are intricate dance
formations, creating an insistent rhythm to the thriving musical
beat. The show is interwoven with the traditions of sean-nós song
and music, culminating in a vibrant and lively performance. The
cast of 132 members aged from ten to 16 years will make their
second appearance in Glór under the leadership of John Fennell.
Early booking advised, December 22-23.
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Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" is always a Christmas
favourite and this year is no exception. An enchanting story, this
is a Christmas classic that you're never too old to fall in love
with. There are various productions on nationwide, from St
Petersburg Ballet Corp in the Helix, Dublin to Ballet Ireland at
the Cork Opera House. Ballet Ireland's tour dates are as follows:
CivicTheatre Dublin - December 8-11
Dunamaise Arts Centre, Laois - December 12
Burnavon Arts Centre, Tyrone - December 14
Ardhowen Theatre, Fermanagh - December 15
Town Hall Theatre, Dundalk - December 16
Tipperary Excel Centre - December 17
Siamsa Tire, Kerry - December 18-19
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The Perm State Ballet of Russia will perform Prokofiev's Cinderella
with prima ballerinas Natalia Moiseeva and Elena Kulagina from
Friday December 3 to Monday December 6 at the Town Hall, Galway,
then moving on to Point Theatre, Dublin. It is the first time this
ballet has been presented in Ireland. This lavish classic is
Russian Ballet at its best, produced from centuries of tradition
and years of gruelling training and superb ensemble work. The
classic story of Cinderella is based on Charles Perrault's
fairytale. The earliest ballet production was by the Maryinsky
Theatre in St Petersburg in 1893 but Cinderella as a ballet came
into its own when, in 1945, Sergei Prokofiev composed the wonderful
lush score used in this production.
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Irish Modern Dance Theatre presents "(Like) Silver" at the Project,
Dublin from November 30 to December 4. Seven extraordinary
performers from backgrounds as diverse as Merce Cunningham Dance
Company, Royal Ballet and Opera come together to create an
energetic and quirky odyssey through the cracked and cracking,
increasingly eye-opening world we inhabit. Taking influences from
Andy Warhol's underground films and Beethoven's "Ode to Joy",
"(Like) Silver" transforms conventional performance spaces, giving
the audience a thrilling perspective of dance leading a journey
from chaos to order. Runs for one week at the Project before
touring for one night only to the Mermaid, Bray on December 8.
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What's on: Festivals
All Ireland One Act Drama Finals Festival 2004
Under the auspices of the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland and The
Drama League of Ireland the One Act Festival will take place at the
Cornmill Theatre, Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim from December 4-6.
For details on the one act circuit telephone 086 384 65 69
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Winter Art Trail Cork
From November 26-December 5, Winter Art Trail Cork will be
appearing at venues all over the city. Cork Art Trail is an artist-
led organisation, founded in 1996. The principal purpose is to
provide an enduring and internationally recognised platform for
local artists, a unique annual opportunity to experience the work
of contemporary artists in Cork. This winter programme includes
open submissions, open studios, access to local and international
residency programmes, performances, workshops and discussions. As
part of Art Trail an exhibition entitled "Art trail - Selected
Works" will appear at the Sirius Arts Centre featuring work by ten
artists including Paul Drohan, Sabine Weissbach, Susanne
Leutenegger, Natalie Allen, Deborah Courtney, India Ingargiola,
Orla Clarke, Elaine Coakley, Helle Kvamme and Rosemary Taylor.
Running until Sunday December 19.
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Mostly Modern Series & Festival
The listings for the Mostly Modern Series & Festival for 2004-2005
at the Bank of Ireland Arts Centre, Dublin have been launched, with
exciting plans right through till April of next year. This season
sees an exciting new format for Mostly Modern with four lunchtime
concerts followed by a weekend Festival. Guitar features strongly
in the concerts, with the first performance in Ireland of Italy's
most prominent guitarist, Dario Macaluso (November), an innovative
duo recital of improvised music by jazz guitarist/composer Mike
Nielsen and classical guitarist/composer Benjamin Dwyer (December),
and the unique sounds of the Dublin Guitar Quartet (February 2005)
interpreting Kevin Volan's groundbreaking "White Man Sleeps" String
Quartet. Percussionist Richard O'Donnell appears (January 2005)
with his Percussion Ensemble in a special tribute concert to Irish
Composer Frank Corcoran on his 60th birthday.
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Irish Film Censorship Season at the Irish Film Institute
To coincide with the publication of Kevin Rockett's book "Irish
Film Censorship: A Cultural Journey from Silent Cinema to Internet
Pornography" (Four Courts Press), the IFI, Dublin is screening nine
films to illustrate something of the extent of film censorship in
this country over the years.
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ARTONCANVAS.NET PRESENT ''The Fighting 69th'' Gen Meagher and the Irish Brigade Fredericksburg, Virginia, december 2, 1862. By Mort Kunstler. 75 Patrons Edition Prints Signed and Numbered by the artist. This Limited Edition Print is printed on 100% rag, Neutral ph, heavy vellum custom made stock, using fade resistant inks. Fine Offset Lithography. Each print is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
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The Fighting 69th
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Category: The 69th. Irish Brigade
The Fighting 69th
See Picture here:
http://www.artoncanvas.net/gallery/index.php?category=31&page=1
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