PERFECT TEN
THE TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN SLIGO THIS WEEK
1 SHORE SHOTS
This weekend of April 22 and 23 there will be international artists, MTV video makers, pro- surfers, movies, tech showcasing the latest and most dramatic movies made about surfing. You can take yoga classes, sample great local food, learn kayaking and go on specially organised hikes and enjoy interviews at The Model Sligo, the festivals 2017 base. For more information: www.shoreshots.ie.
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SPRING GALA CONCERT
The Sligo Academy of Music and The County Sligo Golf Club Male Voice Choir present a special night of music this Friday 21st April at 8pm and will feature performances from Sligo Academy of Music Sinfonietta, Jazz and Junior Orchestra, SAM Voice Squad and many more. Tickets are priced at only € 15/€ 7.50 U18’ s and are available from the Hawk’s Well on 071 91 61518. All proceeds from the night are in aid of Hawks Well Renovation Fund.
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OSTA SESSIONS
The Osta Sessions are back this Wednesday the 19th of April from 6.00pm. There will be local talent with a mix of original and cover material in an acoustic setting at Osta Cafe and Wine Bar. There will also create a delicious Osta dish for each occasion! This will take place every Wednesday. This first session features Tenekee Station featuring Colin & Nicola Gillen with special Guests.
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BAG FOR LIFE
Award winning novelist and screenwriter Colin Bateman’s second stage play asks the question, can forgiveness overcome the want for revenge in 21st century Northern Ireland? Commissioned as a legacy project for Derry Londonderry’s 2013 UK City of Culture, this powerful and captivating play is laced with the blackest of humour. Not to be missed this Thursday the 20th of April from 8.00pm at the Hawk’s Well tickets are € 15/ 7.50U18’ s. Box office: 071- 91- 61518
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DUET AT THE WELL
The second in the Duets at the Well series, John Wynne and John McEvoy bring us that classic combination of flute and fiddle which has such pride of place in traditional Irish music. Intermediate to advanced instrument workshops with this duo are available this Sunday 23 April from 3 - 4pm. Cost € 10/ person, and are subject to demand. Contact info@ hawkswell. com
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JACK L
Within the an shopsall new, and self- selling pennedlike hot album cakes,“Magic Jack Days” promises to deliver a spectacular event with some great new characters to introduce you to. You can find him this Saturday the 22nd of April from 8.00pm at the Hawk’s Well, € 22/ 20/ 11 U18’ s. Call the box office on: 071- 9161518
7 LATIN DANCE CLASS
An introduction to Latin Dance taught by Loander and Jésus, Latin dancers from Venezuela in a fun environment – with complimentary drinks and mini
tapas. This is a collaborative arts project between The Model and residents of Globe House. Starts weekly from this Thursday the 20 April to the 25 May. Every week on same day, booking early is advised to avoid disappointment. 20 places max from 6pm- 7.30pm. € 5 per class. Call the Model on: 0719141405.
8 CHORUS IRELAND
Chorus Ireland invites singers from Sligo and the surrounding areas to a choral experience of a lifetime with Conductor David Brophy, in Sligo, from this Friday the 21st April until Sunday the 23rd. See ChorusIreland.ie for more information.
9 RECORD STORE DAY
Spread the word - Turn It On will be spinning new ( and some older) releases at Liber, Sligo on Record Store Day this Saturday April 22nd 2017. Call in for a chat and a listen. Free entry for all ages and everyone is welcome. Taking place from 10.00 am until 2.00 pm. Not to be missed for all the vinyl loving fans of Sligo.
10 GET UP AND GO
A unique inspirational and motivational event in Sligo, for adults and teens, with 12+ speakers, from Ireland and overseas, speaking with ‘ passion and purpose’ on a wide range of subjects including business, entrepreneurship, adventure, confidence, teen self- ment esteem,and health.‘ the bookThis year, withina wide you’, range achievement,of speakers, empower-from Ireland and overseas, will share their experiences of living life with ‘ Passion and Purpose’. The Get Up and Go Event is designed to inspire, motivate and encourage everyone to ‘ get up and go’ in life. It is taking place this Friday the 21st of April until Saturday 22nd at 6.00pm in the Knocknarea Arena, IT Sligo from 2.00pm.