PERFECT TEN
THE TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN SLIGO THIS WEEK
1 EDDI READER
Scottish songstress, Eddi Reader celebrates her 30- year career with the release of her first career spanning compilation Eddi Reader The Best Of. A regular visitor to the Hawk’s Well she returns this Sunday the 12th from 8pm where she will be joined by her regular band members. With her captivating and powerful performance, Eddi Reader has effortlessly developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling performers. Tickets are € 20/ 18conc/€ 10 U18’ s. Available from the box office on: 071- 9161518.
2 BETWIXT & BETWEEN
Skreen/ Dromard Drama Group bring you Betwixt & Between on Friday the 10 Feb at 8.00pm in the Hawk’s Well Theatre. Tom Carmody is a man of meagre means. He has been drawing sick benefit for years due to an alleged illness. He and his family have just won the national lottery and he doesn’t want anyone to know. Tickets are € 12.50/ 10 conc and are available now on 071- 9161518.
3 CLAUDIA SCHWAB
‘ Attic Mornings’ is the title of Claudia Schwab’s second solo album, due to be released this Sunday the 12 February with guest musicians from Ireland, Bavaria and Austria. Stomping rhythms, fiery reels, consoling Indian raags and funk- beat yodeling abound in Claudia’s blend of Irish, Indian, Swedish and Eastern European folk music styles, overlaid with Austrian yodeling. 8pm, Saturday 18th February 2017. Tickets € 12/€ 10 advanced booking available from the venue or www. themodel. ie 4 LOVE IS IN THE AIR- GUIDED HIKE Come along and enjoy hiking to one of the most scenic locations Sligo has to offer. Why not treat your loved one to a special present for Valentines weekend. The hike will take you on a guided tour of Glencar. The hike will take approx. 4 hours to complete at a gentle pace. Cost: € 25 Early booking is recommended. To book and register on this hike please email us at: highhopesmountaintreks@ yahoo. comor call us at: 086 3454045.
5 CLOONACOOL 5K ROAD RACE
Fundraiser for Cloonacool GAA club is taking place on Sunday 12th of February. This is the 8th Annual Cloonacool GAA Road Race. Runners, joggers, walkers all welcome. Entry on the day from 10: 30 at pitch. Race starts at 12. Contacts: Bill Carty: 0879550870 billcarty@ eircom. net. Mari Johnston: 0876907155 marijohnston13@ gmail. com.
6 VALENTINES TRACTOR RUN
The North Sligo Agricultural show is holding a Valentines tractor run on Sunday the 12th February starting at 1.30pm at Gilroy tiling yard. € 20 per tractor with prizes for the most romantic couple, best dressed farmer male/ female and the cleanest working tractor.
7 LATIN DANCE CLASSES
This is the 4th season of latin dance classes at The Model in Sligo. Come and learn the real tasty of a Latin Dance with our instructors from Latin America. Here
you will discover the fun through the dance while you get fit. For all ages with no previous experience required. Taking place on Thursday the 9th of February from 6.00- 7.30pm. For just € 5 you will get recreational classes with “mini Tapas” & “Caribbean Mocktails”.
8 SAYING YES TO YES!
Kevin McAleer returns to hilarious form with his terrific new show in which he is reincarnated as a spiritual guru. Join him for a life- changing evening at the Glens Centre Manorhamilton this Friday the 10th February from 8.30pm. Tickets priced between € 12-€ 15 for more info call the box office on 071- 9855833.
9 THE PIATTI QUARTET: VITALITY
Prize winners at the 2015 Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition, the Piatti Quartet is amongst the UK’s foremost young ensembles with a host of awards and critically- acclaimed recordings to its name. They have performed in all the major venues around the UK, including a live BBC Radio 3 broadcast from the Wigmore Hall. The will play the Model this Friday the 10th of February, admission is € 20 ( students € 10 on the night). For more information call the Box Office on: 071- 9141405.
10 RAINBOW RHYTHM
‘ Porridge’ will take place in Grange Hall this Saturday the 11th of February at 7.00pm and Sunday 12th at 3.00pm. All proceeds will go to CHILDLINE. A fun evening of song, dance and drama is promised. Admission for adults is € 8 and children € 5.