Peter Spiers exhibition leads the line-up at Ballina Arts Centre
Fri, Aug 27, 2010
This exhibition of photography and video works addresses the possibilities of the image from a phenomenological position. It examines the state of the image in its relation to actuality, taking references from diverse subjects as Mikhail Bakhtin, Jacques Rancière, and Laurel and Hardy films. Usually we engage with images through a system of representation; of signs, signifiers, appropriations, referents and stand-ins. This exhibition looks to place the image in the actual, operating in the immediate. It is the image as process in operation that we are confronted with here. Using elements of humour, empathy, mimicry, and aesthetics the works on show encourage us to move on from our usual abstracted way of looking at an image, bringing it to a point where it becomes a part of our lived experience. This exhibition turns on its head our usual way of engaging with the image.
Read more ...First finalists in Miss Mayo selected at Choice
Fri, Aug 27, 2010
Last Saturday night five stunning ladies were selected for the Mayo heats of Miss Ireland at Choice Nightclub. The national final will take place in Dublin during September. The gorgeous ladies selected, Sarah Baker, Grainne McKeon, Emma Casey, Grace Clarke and Clare Nolan, will go on to the final in Choice Nightclub on Thursday, September 9.
Read more ...Mundy returns to the Royal for a Ruby Room session
Fri, Aug 27, 2010
Mundy is back in The Royal Theatre Castlebar this Saturday August 28 on a solo tour as part of the Ruby Room sessions. Generally on the bill with Sharon Shannon’s big band alongside Damien Dempsey and Shane McGowan, this is Mundy’s first solo show in the Royal and is eagerly awaited.
Read more ...Win a pair of tickets to Monroe’s live
Fri, Aug 20, 2010
Fuaim Chonamara is continuing its successful run at Monroe's live of Dominick St for just two more nights. Following last Thursday night’s sell-out show with capacity crowds, the show will run again on August 28 for one additional night, due to demand, on Thursday, September 2.
Read more ...Something for everyone at the Museum of Country Life
Fri, Aug 20, 2010
Woodturning course for adults
Learn the principles, techniques and skills required to craft your own piece on this one-day woodturning course with Ambrose O’Halloran of the National Woodturners’ Guild. This event will run next Thursday August 26 from 10am to 5pm
Miss Ireland heats to take over the Royal Theatre
Fri, Aug 20, 2010
Choice at The Royal is the place to be this summer, not only is it Mayo’s newest late night entertainment venue but now the final for the Mayo selection for Miss Ireland will be taking place there in the coming weeks. There are a number of heats which will take place on Saturday August 21, Saturday August 28, and Saturday September 4 with the final taking place on Thursday September 9 with a very special MC and judge on the night.
Read more ...Mary Staunton brings top trad to the stage
Fri, Aug 20, 2010
Tourmakeady-born accordionist par excellence Mary Staunton performs with a dazzling line-up of fellow musicians at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Thursday, September 16 at 8pm.
Read more ...Mary Staunton brings top trad to the stage
Fri, Aug 20, 2010
Tourmakeady-born accordionist par excellence Mary Staunton performs with a dazzling line-up of fellow musicians at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Thursday, September 16 at 8pm.
Read more ...Peter Spiers exhibition leads the line-up at Ballina Arts Centre
Fri, Aug 20, 2010
This exhibition of photography and video works addresses the possibilities of the image from a phenomenological position. It examines the state of the image in its relation to actuality, taking references from diverse subjects as Mikhail Bakhtin, Jacques Rancière, and Laurel and Hardy films. Usually we engage with images through a system of representation; of signs, signifiers, appropriations, referents and stand-ins. This exhibition looks to place the image in the actual, operating in the immediate. It is the image as process in operation that we are confronted with here. Using elements of humour, empathy, mimicry, and aesthetics the works on show encourage us to move on from our usual abstracted way of looking at an image, bringing it to a point where it becomes a part of our lived experience. This exhibition turns on its head our usual way of engaging with the image.
Read more ...Fawlty Towers live comes back to the Royal
Fri, Aug 20, 2010
The show that delighted customers last July makes a welcome return to The Royal Theatre this September after selling out last summer. Fawlty Towers… The Dining Experience is truly a night not to be missed, if you didn’t get there the first time round don’t miss your chance this time.
Read more ...Auditions at An Taibhdhearc
Fri, Aug 20, 2010
An Taibhdhearc are holding auditions for their next production, Boicíní Bhóthar Kilburn, the Irish language version of Jimmy Murphy’s The Kings of Kilburn Highroad which has been translated by Mícheál Ó Conghaile and will be directed by the talented Lara Campbell. Auditions will take place in Galway on Monday next, August 23.
Read more ...It’s a funny old world with Brendan Grace on the double
Fri, Aug 20, 2010
It's a funny old world when seen through the eyes of Brendan Grace. The sanctimonious priest who knows more than he's telling: “Blessed is he who gets married in the nick of time”. The father of the bride makes a speech at his daughter’s wedding: “She could have married someone with money, she could have married someone who was working. She could have married someone who wasn't working, but was willing to work.” Then there's the schoolboy with the unspeakable personal habits and a fine line in sympathy pleas. Brendan Grace is all of these and more. Each cock-eyed portrait he paints has a ring of truth that brings audiences to the point of apoplexy.
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