7 Things to do this week...
1 POP-UP FASHION: A ‘new-to-you’ pop-up fashion sale will take place at Greystones Lawn Tennis Club on Friday and Saturday, February 28 and 29. Pre-loved items will be available at bargain prices. The sale times are 7.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. on the Friday, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Saturday. Clothes and accessories on offer will be grouped and sorted for sale so buyers won’t know whose pre-loved items they are buying. Sellers will have chosen the prices themselves and can opt to donate all proceeds to the cause, or keep 50 per cent and raise some money. Sellers will have the option of taking back unsold items by Sunday, March 1. Otherwise, any uncollected shoes, bags and clothing will be donated to local charity shops. The entrance fee to the event on the Friday night will be €10 to include a glass of wine. There will also be nibbles and music in the bar on the night from 9.30 p.m. The Saturday sale day will include tea, coffee and cakes for sale. To help in any way, volunteer on the day, or provide sponsorship, call Ailish on 087 2380265 or email secretary@greystonesltc.ie.
2 PLAY: ‘The Man in the Woman’s Shoes’ will be staged at the Courthouse Arts Centre, Tinahely on Saturday, February 29, at 8.30 p.m. A one-man show written and performed by Mikel Murfi, the story follows Pat Farnon as he walks to town and back again. It is a beautifully observed piece that is funny, tender and, at times, downright daft. Originally commissioned by Sligo County Council Arts Service and The Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo as part of the Bealtaine Festival 2012, the show travelled to the United States in 2015 and enjoyed a three-week sell-out run at the Peacock Stage of the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. For details, visit www.courthousearts.ie.
3 WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP: On Saturday, February 29, libraries around the country are taking part in the first ever National Library open day. As part of National Library open day, Baltinglass Library will host a free Watercolour Workshop for adults. The workshop will be facilitated by Fiona Barrett and will run from 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Places are limited, so booking is essential. Phone 059 6482300.
4 EVENING WITH THE ARTIST: Arklow Visual Arts Gallery will host an evening with the artist on Wednesday, February 26, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to coincide with its latest exhibition. The ‘Le Roux Exhibition’ showcases the work of photographer Robert Le Roux and painter Veronica Le Roux. This show promises to have an array of colour, style and form to suit every taste. For further information, contact the Arklow Visual Arts Gallery on arklowvisualarts@gmail.com.
5 LEAVE NO TRACE AWARENESS COURSE: Leave No Trace is an outdoor ethics programme designed to promote and inspire responsible outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships. An Awareness Course takes place in Rathdrum from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. on Saturday, February 29. Participants will receive introductory training in the skills and ethics of Leave No Trace Ireland. Workshop topics include the underlying concept of minimum impact recreation. Visit https://www. leavenotraceireland.org/ for further information.
6 HUDSON TAYLOR: Hudson Taylor will play at the Hot Spot Music Club in Greystones on Saturday, February 29, at 9 p.m. Tickets are €22 at Thehotspot.ie. Hudson Taylor are a folk duo hailing from Dublin, Ireland who formed in 2011, making a splash busking and on YouTube. Since their debut, they have released one studio album along with three EPs, and have built up a reputation as one of the greatest new folk acts around right now. While Hudson Taylor officially formed in 2011, the band goes back a lot further than that, since the two men who make up the duo are brothers Alfie and Harry Hudson-Taylor.
7 PEDAL-POWERED CINEMA: St Cronan’s National School is preparing to bring pedal-powered cinema to Ballywaltrim Community Centre on Saturday, February 29 at 6.30 p.m. ‘The Lion King (2019)’ will be shown on the big screen, as long as pedallers keep the power coming. The school’s student council voted for the updated version of the Disney animated film. Donald Glover, Beyoncé and Seth Rogan are among the voice actors to star in the film. Remaining tickets will be on sale at the school on Wednesday and Friday at 8.20 a.m. and 2 p.m. There are a few remaining opportunities to pedal power the film. Anyone interested in cycling or sponsoring the event can email cronanspa@gmail.com.
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