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THE TRAD lunchtime concerts have been a feature of the Galway International Arts Festival for more than 20 years, and this year boasts a superb line-up playing Monroe's Live - especially appealing for those who love trad fiddle - and it all kicks off on Thursday.

HIGH SOCIETY, the classic 1956 musical rom-com starring three legends - Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, and Frank Sinatra - is to receive a big screen showing.

ALBERT EINSTEIN once said that “life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving”, while HG Wells opined that “Whenever I see an adult on a bicycle, I have hope for the human race”.

Are you a local musician looking for a spotlight to show off your talents? If so get yourself down to Corrigan’s, Mullingar where they are offering musicians a chance to wow audiences on a Sunday night.

“ONE OF the best saxophonists on the planet,” is how The Guardian has described American jazz musician Chris Potter who plays Galway this weekend.

Jazz Motion Mayo in association with The Kevin Brady Trio has pleased to announce their first jazz workshop will be held at PJ Duffy's in Ballina on September 24. The workshop will be led by three of Ireland's leading jazz talents - Phil Ware (piano), Damian Evans (double bass), and Kevin Brady (drums). The workshop will be followed by a concert from the trio of original compositions and standard songs from the Great American Songbook.

Fancy something a little different for your lunchtime? Then drop into Athlone’s Olive Grove Restaurant and Bar this Saturday from 2-4pm, where the new ‘Jazz in the afternoons’ series will be taking place.