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1 RALPH MCTELL
Making a welcome return to the Hawk’s Well Theatre next month, Ralph McTell will be bringing his folk tunes, narrative style, and five decades of musical experience as part of his Autumn 2018 tour. Taking place on 4th November, the show follows on from the renowned singer / songwriter’s sell out 2015 appearance at the theatre as part of Sligo Live, and his lauded 2017 show. For enquiries or to book, visit www.hawkswell.com or call 0719161518
2 THIS IS HOW WE FLY
This Is How We Fly brings together four musicians – Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh (fiddle and Hardanger fiddle), Seán Mac Erlaine (clarinets and live electronics), Nic Gareiss (percussive dance) & Petter Berndalen (drums and percussion) – each of them rooted in different cultures and musical vocabularies, each on the cusp of their most fertile and creative years. Catch them at The Model on Saturday, November 3rd.
3 DEEP SEA SHADOW
Come and discover the wonders of light and shadow as you make your very own shadow puppet, inspired by the mysterious creatures - whales, octopuses, and even mermaids - who live in our deep blue oceans. Afterwards, the children’s shadow puppets will be displayed (and they might even have a little dance) during the Under the Sea Session! Event takes place at the Hawk’s Well this Thursday.
4 DEREK RYAN
Derek Ryan’s songwriter session comes to the Coleman Music Centre on Wednesday, October 31st. Derek Ryan has become Irish country music’s golden boy with chart topping albums, self-written smash hit singles, box office busting live tours and of course – an army of faithful fans around the world.
5 SAMHAIN AND HALLOWEEN FAMILY FUN
A family fun Halloween special takes place at Sligo Woodland School for all ages. All are welcome to a spooky special afternoon to celebrate Samhain (the end of the Celtic year) with Halloween fun and games from 4-6pm today (Tuesday).
6 UILLEANN PIPING DAY
Join the Hawk’s Well in the foyer for this free event as part of Sligo’s first International Uilleann Piping Day this Saturday; a unique global celebration of the Uilleann pipes. This lunchtime gathering will bring together Uilleann pipers from county Sligo and surrounding areas, giving musicians and students alike the opportunity to meet each other ahead of Na Píobairí Uilleann’s annual Tionól, which will take place in May 2019 in Sligo town.
7 THE SCHOOL DAYS OF THADDEUS K
Premiering at The Factory Performance Space, Sligo, from Oct 31st-Nov 10th, The School Days of Thaddeus K is a new devised piece of theatre by the outstanding Blue Raincoat Theatre Company, inspired by experiences