EntertainingSligo
THE ART OF THE SPOKEN WORD WORKSHOP
On Saturday the 3rd of March, an interesting spoken word workshop takes place at the Hawk’s Well Theatre. Running from 11am - 4pm, this workshop will be led by poet and dramaturg, Jessica Traynor, and it is suitable for beginner writers, or poets and performers who’d like to explore their craft in more detail.
This workshop presents a great opportunity for those interested in exploring this area as Jessica is both a writer and teacher, thus allowing for a broad awareness and knowledge of her subject matter. She teaches poetry, playwriting and creative writing courses with the Irish Writers Centre and Big Smoke Writing Factory, and has worked as Literary Manager of the Abbey Theatre, where she was commissioned to develop new work by established and emerging playwrights for both stages. Her debut collection of work, Liffey Swim, has been published by Dedalus Press.
This workshop costs €40 to attend and all tickets will have a €1 development fee surcharge. Further information and tickets are available from the Hawk’s Well Theatre box office on 071-91/61518 or book online at www.hawkswell.com
SLIGO TRAVELLER SUPPORT GROUP ‘SMILEY PANCAKES’
On ‘Pancake Tuesday’ February 13th Sligo Traveller Support Group will a host a fundraising event in aid of Mental Health Ireland (MHI). The initiative called ‘Smiley Pancake’ is part of a series of nationwide activities on the day all in support of MHI. The idea behind ‘Smiley Pancake’ campaign nationally is to encourage people to connect with each other be that with your friends, family or work colleagues. Meeting and talking or reconnecting with family and friends is a positive way of improving your own well-being and helping create healthier communities. Sligo Traveller Support Group are inviting everyone to call to their offices in Cranmore (directly opposite Aldi in Cranmore) on Tuesday Feb 13th between 12midday and 2pm where they will be treated to some pancakes, friendly faces and a chat.
Jamie Murphy of the Sligo Traveller Support Group said “We are delighted to host the ‘Smiley Pancake’ event. It is an issue of particular concern to us with suicide rates for Traveller men over 7 times higher than the rest of the population and over 6 times higher for Traveller women. Anything that promotes positive mental health and well-being is something we really feel is important to be a part of. We hope to see plenty of people with us on Tuesday Feb 13th”. You can donate 4 euro to Mental Health Ireland by texting MHI to 50300. For more information contact Sligo Traveller Support Group on 0719145780.
JARLATH HENDERSON BAND
On Sunday the 25 th of February, the Jarlath Henderson Band will perform at the Hawk’s Well Theatre.
From county Armagh, Jarlath Henderson plays pipes, whistle, flute, citern and has recently been winning audiences over with song.
Jarlath’s debut solo album, ‘Hearts Broken, Heads Turned’, was released in 2016. The youngest ever winner of the BBC Young Folk Award, in 2003, Tyrone-born multi-instrumentalist and singer Jarlath Henderson has since won further acclaim in his firebrand partnership with Scottish piper and whistle player Ross Ainslie. After rapturous reviews for their debut album ‘Partners in Crime’, released in 2008, and 2013’s follow-up ‘ ’Air-Fix’, the duo is now expandable into a thrilling six-piece band. Renowned primarily for his extraordinary prowess on uilleann pipes and whistles, while fast emerging as an equally gifted vocalist, Henderson has performed and recorded in such illustrious company as The Transatlantic Sessions, Jack Bruce, Lau, Capercaillie, Paddy Keenan, Salsa Celtica, Phil Cunningham, and Michael McGoldrick.
Tickets are €15 with a special Go See rate of €7.50 for under 18s. All tickets will have a €1 development fee surcharge and are available from the Hawk’s Well Theatre box office on 071-91/61518 or book online at www.hawkswell.com
THE HIGH KINGS
The High Kings return to Sligo this April when they visit The Sligo Park Hotel. Following the release this month of their long awaited “Best of ” collection entitled “Decade” THE HIGH KINGS embark on an 18 month World Tour in December 2017 and they make a welcome return with a concert at Sligo Park hotel on Saturday April 21st.
Tickets are currently on sale from Sligo Park Hotel, Ticketmaster.ie and usual local outlets