PERFECT TEN
1 WE BANJO 3
The Hawk’s Well Theatre is delighted to welcome back to the theatre We Banjo 3 this Wednesday 24th of May from 8.00pm. A dynamic and rousing group that has been taking both sides of the Atlantic by storm, carving a reputation as a hugely imaginative ensemble. Comprised of two sets of siblings - brothers Edna Scahill and Fergal Scahill and brothers Martin Howley and David Howley along with Trevor Hutchinson on bass - We Banjo 3 finds a natural symmetry as well as a cohesive chemistry that’s been imbued in the band ever since they were initially drawn to one another by their common creative interests. A night not to be missed, tickets are available now from the box office on: 07- 91- 61518. Tickets are € 18/ 15 conc. 9 U18’ s
2 LIVE ON AIR
Running from Friday the 26th to Sunday the 28th May 2017, it is a weekend to mark on your calendar this year. Live on Air will see Ireland’s freshest homegrown, upcoming and renowned talent perform in the beautiful seaside setting of Enniscrone hosted by David Mc Gowan of Quirky Nights Glamping Village.. The line- up features acts such as Hermitage Green, Wyvern Lingo, Ryan O’Shaughnessy, Rusangano Family, Lisa Canny, Moxie, Meltybrains?, Na Mooneys and many more. Tickets start at € 63.30 and are selling out quickly available now from www. eventbrite. ie/ liveonair
3 BOB KELLY: THE VISION
When a young boy from a rural area in the west of Ireland claims to have seen an apparition of a female figure clothed in light, the local village - burdened by decades of economic deprivation, unemployment and emigration - has to decide how to react. This is the fourth work- in- progress reading presented by Bob Kelly as part of his two year theatre artist residency at the Hawk’s Well this Thursday the 25th of May from 8.00pm. Admission is free.
4 TRAD MUSIC SESSIONS
Running from the 28th June to 30th August every Wednesday night at 8.30pm in the Coleman Music Centre Gurteen is the Traditional Music Summer Sessions. Great nights of traditional music, song and dance performed by local and visiting musicians, singers and dancers Tickets are € 10.00 and are available now from the Box Office on: 071- 9182602.
5 CREAKING
Rita is tired of her humdrum existence. Her adult children are getting on her nerves and she misses her best pal Mary. It’s time to spice up her life! Creaking is based on the lives of real- life Irish people in later years. Taking place this Friday the 26 May from 7.30pm. If you would like to perform for one night alongside Geraldine Plunkett, one of Ireland’s leading actresses and be part of this play reading for this exciting new show, please register your interest with the Hawk’s Well Theatre. Tickets are € 10/ 5U18’ s.
6 MASTERCLASS WITH RONNIE HUGHES
Taking in his gallery exhibition, artist Ronnie Hughes will lead a conceptual and practical Masterclass on the use of colour this Saturday the 27 May in the Model from 11.00am- 5.00pm. The Masterclass will encompass a discussion on his practice, a slide talk about colour and a hands- on afternoon workshop. Tickets are € 70/ 60 conc. For more info call the box office on: 071- 91- 41405.
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COUNTY SLIGO FLEADH
The County Fleadh Cheoil will be held this year in Sligo Town hosted by the Sligo Town Branch CCE and the Fred Finn Branch CCE. It will take place on Saturday June 3 and Sunday June 4. There will also be a concert on the Friday night June 2 at 8.00pm in the Riverside hotel with lots of musicians, singers and dancers. There will be street entertainment on the Saturday and Sunday of the Fleadh and all are welcome. There will be an official opening and concert in the Sligo Park Hotel on this Saturday night, May 27 commencing at 8.00pm.
8 THE MASS BAND AT 5TH ON TEELING
A disco- funk, dance extravaganza, with smatterings of pop and rock, from the 70’ s right through to present day. MASS kick out the jams with a huge catalogue of quirky covers, dance- floor hopping mash- ups, and mind- bending medleys! From the disco inferno of a world famous, weekly jam session in Sligo, hurled into existence was a groove- hungry, power sextet of musicians, that won’t stop ‘ til you get enough, and are fully intent on making you freak out! They are playing 5th on Teeling this Friday the 27th of May.
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COLOUR DASH SLIGO
Ireland’s most fun 5k family fun run is back this summer, returning to Doorly Park, Sligo this Sunday the 28 May 2017 from 10.00pm. At Colour Dash, participants run, walk or jog as they are pelted by powdered paint at each kilometre along the route. Each km represents a different cancer as well as cancer survivorship. Buy your ticket online or by calling CallSave: 1850 60 60 60. Adult tickets ( 12 years & over) = € 30 per adult ( 12 & over) Children’s* tickets ( Under 12 years) = € 5 per child ( Under 12).
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DIARMUID GAVIN
Internationally- renowned gardener Diarmuid Gavin has announced that he will be taking his one- man show around the country. Diarmuid’s show explores the world of gardening, with stories of his antics at the Chelsea Flower Show and also tells of the history of outdoor design from around the globe. The show is an exciting evening of fun and adventure, as well as giving the audience a wide range of gardening tips and advice as Diarmuid shares his experience and knowledge. Diarmuid’s show visits the Hawk’s Well the Hawk’s Well on Saturday 27th of May at 8pm. Tickets are € 20 and are available from the Box Office on 071 9161518 or www. hawkswell. com.