Top Irish comedian Jon Kenny is guaranteed to bring a ray of comic sunshine to the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Thursday January 28 at 8pm with his sparkling new show I’m Not Says I… I’m Fine.
With our newspapers full of stories of doom and gloom and bad weather, an evening of hilarious comedy with former D’Unbelievable Jon Kenny is just what the doctor ordered. I’m Not Says I …I’m Fine heralds a return for Jon to the type of work that made his reputation as one of the most talented and best-loved comedians in Ireland. Jon uses the changing face of contemporary Ireland as the scaffold on which to build his hilarious observations and characters. Running through such contrasting experiences as supporting Munster rugby to visiting a health spa, he takes no prisoners and delights in emphasising the humour in everyday life. This is a thrilling experience for lovers of comedy everywhere. So turn off your televisions and radios - they’re only making you depressed - and come out for an evening of guaranteed craic.
Get up on stage in at The Open Mike
Kicking off the Linenhall’s 2010 programme of goodies, The Open Mike makes a welcome return visit to the Linenhall Arts Centre on Thursday January 14 at 8pm.
Following on from its previous success, The Open Mike offers another informal and extremely enjoyable evening when writers from all over Mayo are invited to read from their own work to an enthusiastic audience of peers, pundits and the public in general, interspersed with musical contributions and a bit of craic to boot. The event takes place in the Linenhall Café, where refreshments will be available to enhance the general enjoyment and bonhomie. Come along to share your own work, or enjoy the work of others. Admission is free and all are welcome.
Mayo artists show continues in January
Continuing to draw the crowds at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar is the Mayo Artists Show, on show until the end of January. Entitled Flight of Fancy, the biennial celebration of the visual arts in Mayo offers a feast for the eyes and something for all tastes. Featuring some 180 works selected by acclaimed Mayo-based artist Veronica Bolay RHA, the show offers visual creativity in all manner of media - painting, print, photography, fabric, sculpture and more - and presents a fascinating snapshot of the breadth of arts practice in the county. The exhibition runs until Saturday, January 30.
