PERFECT TEN
THE TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN SLIGO THIS WEEK
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EDDI READER
Scottish songstress, Eddi Reader returns to Hawk’s Well Theatre tomorrow (Wednesday) as she celebrates 40 years on stage. With her captivating and powerful performance, Eddi Reader has effortlessly developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling and affecting performers. For more info check out hawkswell.com.
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TOMMY FLEMING
Tommy Fleming plays in front of a hometown audience at the Radisson Blu this Saturday, February 15th - the perfect way to spend valentines weekend. A great night awaits. Tickets available from hotel reception.
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VENETIAN SPLENDOUR
Resurgam teams up with the English Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble, and special guest ensemble Sligo Cathedral Choir, in presenting VENETIAN SPLENDOUR, a celebration of Monteverdi’s masterwork Selva Morale e Spirituale. The unique tones of period brass coupled with dazzling vocals will fill the cathedral with glorious sound, and transport listeners to seventeenth century Venice – La Serenissima, famed for its music, art and architecture. See it at the cathedral this Friday, February 14th.
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THE STORY OF SWING
Multi-awarding vocalist Luke Thomas and his No.1 selling band The Swing Cats come to Sligo with their hit show The Story Of Swing. A musical timeline of swing classics from the 1920’s to the modern day. Featuring the music of Louis Armstrong, Fred Astaire, Bobby Darrin, The Rat Pack, Nat King Cole Luis Prima and more. See them at Hawk’s Well Theatre this Friday, February 14th.
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A NIGHT OF LOVE SONGS
Anderson’s Live hosts a night of love songs this Friday, Valentines night, with the one and only Kieran Quinn. Doors open from 7pm. Tickets are limited for this event so advance booking is advised.
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20/20 VISION
Skreen/Dromard Drama group present ‘20/20 Vision’ at Hawk’s Well Theatre on Saturday, 15th February. n this three act comedy, when Barry Phillips returns from the big city to take over his late uncle’s small town Opticians all should be clear as glasses; shouldn’t it? Contact Helen Kilgallen to book tickets- 0876806905
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DON’T TELL THE WIFE
The Cloonacool Players present ‘Don’t Tell The Wife’ by playwright Sam Cree in Cloonacool Community Centre on February 14th, 15th and 16th. The show starts at 8pm nightly.
8 ALINA BZHEZHINSKA
Music Network presents jazz harpist Alina Bzhezhinska on tour with Tony Kofi, Larry Bartley, and Joel Prime at The Dock, Carrick on Shannon this Thursday, February 13th. Alina and her quartet bring a new perspective to this supposedly dainty instrument, taking the ground-breaking work of jazz legends Alice and John Coltrane as a stepping-off point for their own sonic adventures.
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LEONARDO: THE WORKS
Exhibition on Screen offers an unprecedented look at arguably the world’s most celebrated artist: Leonardo da Vinci. Leonardo: The Works is part of the global celebration marking the 500th anniversary of the artist’s death. See it at the Glens Centre from January 13th.
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GONE FULL HAVISHAM
“A jilted bride’s slide into psychosis, vividly depicted” is how one reviewer recently described the brilliant Gone Full Havisham, which comes to Hawk’s Well Theatre on Thursday 13th February. Written by Irene Kelleher, the play centres around Emily, who, shrouded in her wedding dress, for the past five months has been a social media sensation.