EntertainingSligo
AFFAIR WITH FASHION
The second AfFair with Fashion event will take place on Sunday 18th December in Castledargan Hotel.
The show which began last year aims to showcase the best of Sligo fashion prior to the festive season. In conjunction with the fashion show there will be a Christmas Fayre which will allow businesses and sole traders showcase their Christmas gift ideas.
Organiser, Thomas Walsh: “Last year’s event was a huge success and we are planning to build on that. It is anticipated 2018 will be much bigger and we have a fun filled night planned with something for everyone.”
Any businesses who wish to register an interest in taking part in this year’s #AfFairwithFashion show or fayre are asked to email affairwithfashionsligo@ gmail.com.
This year’s event will take place in Castledargan Hotel on Sunday 18th November. Doors will open at 6pm and early bird tickets will be released soon.
CHRISTY MOORE RETURNS TO THE HAWK’S WELL
The Hawk’s Well Theatre have just announced that Christy Moore will return to the theatre next year for two dates - Friday the 14 th and Saturday the 15 th of June, 2019.
Following three sold out shows this June, Christy’s shows are sell-outs wherever he goes.
The Kildare-born folk singer, songwriter and guitarist needs little by way of introduction. Suffice to say that he is widely acclaimed as one of the greatest live performers of our times, his concerts garnering legendary status. Christy’s most recent double album, “On The Road” was released last November, featuring new live recordings of his most popular tracks; specifically 24 tracks from 17 different venues recorded in the past three years.
Tickets for this event are on sale, costing €40 with a special rate of €20 for those under 18.
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 APPRENTICE
Following on from the success of Requiem for Julie, Aisling, and The Raven Beckons, Shaun Purcell and crew return with another original musical, a musical comedy - ‘ The Apprentice’ at The Hawk’s Well today (Tuesday) and tomorrow ( Wednesday).
In contrast to the other musicals dealing with serious issues, The Apprentice is a mélange of characters and caricatures set against a backdrop of chorus numbers and big romantic ballads.
It is a show full of laughs provided by the feckless duo of Billy and Knuckles, Mr G the gangster and his moll, and the romantic hero and heroine.
The show is directed by Micki Murray, well known Sligo performer and social media guru/ influencer.
This show is suitable for all ages and money raised goes to the Cancer Support Centre, Sligo.
Tickets are €15, full details available from hawkswell.com.
UPCYCLE FASHION EVENT
Sligo Social Services in conjunction with local Secondary Schools will be running an Upcycle Fashion Show, show casing the talents of senior cycle students and promoting environmentally friendly fashion, whilst raising funds for Sligo Social Services on November 29 th at the Clayton Hotel. MC on the night will be special guest, Sandy Kelly.
THE EMPTY FIELD
The Model welcomes ‘ The Empty Field’ - the work of Chris Doris, a unique and personally intimate gallery experience which draws on the artist’s distinctive synthesis of practices in psychotherapy, art, meditation and other forms of interoception.
Expansive ‘Open Paintings’, text paintings and works on steel and paper evoke the empty ground of being, and the conditioned nature of self. Doris’ practical research into the nature of consciousness, being and selfhood also informs what he calls ‘inquiries’ – durational, participatory setups, often in public contexts, which import skilled processes of observation from therapy and meditation into an art context.
Opening on November 17 th, the exhibition continues until January. Opening / Songs of Being Seen Sat. 17 Nov., 5 – 8pm
The work employs skilled modes of observation derived from mindfulness, psychotherapy and interpersonal neurobiology. Members of the public are invited to join the group of singers throughout the event.
Admission: Free