THE TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN SLIGO THIS WEEK
1 ROCK SCHOOL
Rock School with Dee Armstrong from Kila starts this Monday, July 3rd, and continues until July 7th at the Glens Centre in Manorhamilton. € 70 per child, sibling discount of € 60. Booking forms available from The Glens Centre reception ( 071) 9855833 or by emailing admin@theglenscentre.com For young people ages 10 to 18 with a minimum playing experience of a year. The Rock School Gig will be on at 8pm on the 7th July. Everyone is welcome!
2 MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S MURDER
Catastrophe Theatre Company and the Hawk’s Well Theatre present A Midsummer Night’s Murder at the Sligo Park Hotel on Wednesday 28th of June at 7.30pm. Tickets cost € 45 which includes a three course meal. Murder, revenge and pollen are in the air as the long days draw out , the nights heat up and even the hot summer sun will fail to thaw the cold heart of a murderer.
3 STARMAN AT 5TH ON TEELING
Starman come to 5th on Teeling on Saturday, July 1st. The band is made up of Jim Mars, M. Twang, Iggy Stardust and Beats Asteroid make up the band “STARMAN” who hail from the far off planet of Co. Meath. They’ve been playing music together for eight light years and have built up quite a reputation for themselves in Ireland, England, and Europe.
4 VONDA SHEPARD
Appearing for the first time in Ireland since 2004, Ally McBeal songstress, Vonda Shepard will be returning with her band for a handful of rare performances and will be at the Hawk’s Well Theatre on Friday 30th of June at 8pm. Tickets for this show are € 28 with a special rate of € 14 for under 18s and are available from the Hawk’s Well Theatre Box Office on 071 916 1518 or www. hawkswell. com.
5 SELMA MAKELA
Winner of The Model Cairde Award, Selma Makela has been artist- in- residence at The Model during May and June. Based in The Model’s process room throughout this period, as part of her residency Makela will consider the formal themes of painting in the context of her own practice. Her exhibition finishes on Sunday, July 2nd.
6 MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
Tomorrow, enjoy outdoor garden theatre in spectacular surroundings on the House Lawn at Lissadell and watch as “the light of evening” lights up the majestic backdrop of Benbulben. Bring your own picnic, rugs or low backed seating and prepare for an enchanted evening in the West. Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s best- loved romantic comedy. Gates open 6.30pm Show starts 7.30pm Book online on www.lissadellhouse.com or buy tickets at the box office on the night. Adults € 16
Children ( over 6 only) € 10 and Family € 45.
7 ANNA LIVIA LESBIA
Anna Livia Lesbia is a play written by Joni Crone, a Dublin woman who ‘ came out’ on the Late Late Show almost 40 years ago. Joni now lives in Leitrim and her play is currently touring with Manorhamilton based theatre company. She brings her show to the Hawk’s Well Theatre on July 1st.
8 OLIVER CALLAN
As part of Gerard Anthony Menswear’s 30th anniversary, a night of comedy takes place on Friday 30th of June in the Bush Hotel, with all funds going to North West Hospice. For more contact 071- 9621093 or call in store.
9 GRANNY GRUDGES
Students of Killeenduff will tonight ( Tuesday) be on the big stage at Easkey Community Centre for their production of Granny Grudges. Tickets are € 7 for adults and € 3 for children and are available from Killeenduff National School, Bernie’s, Jackie’s, Debbie Lavelle 0868178862.
10 HAVIN’ A LAUGH
Enjoy a Family Day at Annaghmore estate, Collooney this Sat. July 1st as part of the Havin’ A Laugh Adventure weekend: Reiki, Salsa, Hulahoop, Seaweed Foot Massage, Yoga, Drumming, Wilderness Trails, Kids games and more. € 10 Entry. Children U12 go Free.