EntertainingSligo
LIVING A WILDLIFE
Multi-award winning wildlife cameraman and presenter Colin Stafford-Johnson visits the Hawk’s Well Theatre on Tuesday the 21st of November for an evening of hair-raising stories from thirty years filming in some of the wildest places left on earth.
Reflecting on his fascination with the world of wild life from an early age, Colin takes the audience through his journey to become the sought-after wildlife cameraman he is today – from naming the world’s most famous tiger to facing the challenges of filming the wild, the weird and the wonderful.
Filming and presenting the ‘Secret Life of the Shannon’, ‘Wild Ireland’ and ‘Living the Wildlife’ has led to adventures in every corner of Ireland. The audience can hear about Colin’s most special wildlife encounters close to home and learn how to witness them for themselves in what promises to be a spell-binding evening.
Tickets for this event are €17/15 conc. An additional €1 Renovation Fee will also be added to tickets which are available from the Hawk’s Well Theatre Box Office on 071 916 1518 or www.hawkswell.com.
TURBULENCE AT THE MODEL
The Model is delighted to present Turbulence, a new exhibition featuring the work of several important contemporary Irish and international artists, from Sat. 22 Dec. 2017 to Sun. 22 Apr. 2018.
Turbulence looks at the way in which contemporary artists, such as Rossella Biscotti (IT), Elaine Hoey (IE), Gülsün Karamustafa (TR), Naiza Khan (UK/PK), Eoin McHugh (IE), Cengiz Tekin (TR) and Sarah Wood (UK), are responding to the migrancy crisis facing today’s world. The exhibition will also feature key works by Jack Yeats drawn from the collection of The National Gallery of Ireland, Sligo’s Municipal Niland Collection as well as from a number of prestigious private collections. This major exhibition takes place across all seven galleries at The Model, and considers the freedom of movement - and the lack thereof - of many people in today’s world. The exhibition will explore the way in which politics, power and the movement of people have historically shaped our world, and will consider contemporary concerns around post-colonialism, socio-politics, hospitality and humanity.
Speaking about the new exhibition The Model’s Acting Director Emer McGarry said “This exhibition is inspired by a small group of allegorical paintings created by Jack Yeats in the direct aftermath of WWII. In these paintings Yeats explored his concern regarding the mass displacement of people that followed the war. Turbulence looks at the way in which displacement and enforced migrancy is still a major concern to artists working today”. Turbulence will open on Sat. 02 Dec. at 5pm with a drinks reception and food by Sligo Global Kitchen followed by an opening performance with Donal O’ Kelly. To mark the exhibition, a major symposium will take place in Spring 2018. Turbulence will also be accompanied by specially curated programme of complimentary exhibitions. Each of these three exhibitions in The Model’s process room will explore divergent ideas around movement and travel in the contemporary world and will feature artists Martin Creed (UK), Peter Wachtler (DE), Joana Hadjithomas & Khalil Joreige (LB). Further details to be announced.
Turbulence is kindly supported by Ecclesiastical insurance Ireland and the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht’s Mobility of Collections Scheme.
LIAM O’BRIEN, BRIAN O’LOUGHLIN & KEITH O’LOUGHLIN IN CONCERT
Liam O’Brien, Brian O’Loughlin and Keith O’Loughlin, three of the most exciting and vibrant musicians of their generation to perform in the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen on Saturday 18th November at 8.30pm.
Brian O’Loughlin was born and raised in the north Clare village of Corofin. From a strong musical family, he started the flute at the age of 8. At 11 years of age, he won his first All-Ireland solo title. He also had numerous All-Ireland successes in the underage céilí band competitions, being a member of the Inis Óg Céilí Band under the direction of Padraic O’Reilly. In 2015, Brian released an album with French piper Tom Delany, accompanied by West Kerry’s Dessie Kelleher on guitar. Brian is a member of the Shandrum Ceili Band. The band released their debut album called, The Dawn, in May 2017.
Keith O’Loughlin was born in Corofin, Co. Clare, an area rich in the Irish music tradition. He comes from a very musical family and started playing the banjo at the age of 8 under the tutelage of Marcus Moloney. He competed with success in the All-Ireland Fleadh in solo, duet and trio competitions and with the Burren and Inis Óg céilí bands and groups. He is a member of the Shandrum Céilí Band who were victorious for the third year in a row at the Senior Céilí Band competition in Ennis this year and travels widely playing for concerts and céilís. Keith regularly teaches at workshops both in Ireland and abroad and he can be found playing all over Clare and at various festivals around the country throughout the year.
Liam O’Brien is from Miltown Malbay. He was brought up in a very musical family. After starting on the tin whistle he later went on to take up the concertina and attended classes with Noel Hill for many years. Liam then went on to study Irish Music and Dance in UL. Liam has travelled the world playing and teaching. He has been all across Europe, Africa and the spent the summer of 2012 touring Japan. Liam now teached concertina and banjo with the Brid O’Donohue School of Music. He was awarded the TG4 Gradam Cheoil Young Musician of the Year Award in 2017.
Join us for a night of traditional music at its best. Booking and enquiries on 071 9182599 or www.colemanirishmusic.com.