10th Kanturk Arts Festival is all ready for the off

ALL roads will lead to Kanturk on Thursday night as the opening of the 10th Arts Festival by C103 Presenter, Patricia Messinger will take place at O’Callaghan’s showrooms at 7.30pm.

At the Invited Artists Exhibition at the same venue, a collection of works by North Cork artists, Mary G Sheehan, Viv Buckley and Deborah O’Keeffe will be exhibited. There will also be music by the Fandango Duo and a cheese and wine reception sponsored by Glenrua Cheese.

The weekend that follows is an action packed one, full of events and workshops for both adults and children. On Friday night at the courthouse, The Enchanted Evening concert with Eoin Leahy and Noel Walsh promises to be a real treat while the young musicians from Scoil Mhuire will also entertain the audience.

The presentation of prizes to the all the Flash Fiction Winners and a chance to listen to the winning stories also takes place on Friday night at the courthouse.

On Saturday at 8pm also at the courthouse, the popular Night of Drama will be staged with music by Colaiste Treasa Trad Group and on Sunday afternoon, there will be readings by poet Bernard O’Donoghue and original readings by writers From the Witness Box, including author Mary Bradford who will read from her new novel, launched last week. On Sunday night, ‘Padlock’Pattwell’ – the retired District Court Judge, Michael Pattwell returns for one night only as judge for The Poetry Slam.

Other guests include novelist Denyse Woods, artists Viv Buckley, Deborah O’Keeffe and Mary G Sheehan, Mallow Camera Club who will operate a vintage photo booth in the Trades Union Hall and others.

For full details on all events and activities, go to www.kanturkarts.ie