Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy some great musical entertainment in Cobh this weekend.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
The Cobh Blues Experience 2011
The Cobh Blues Experience takes place over this coming weekend, the 23rd, 24th and 25th September
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Culture Night at the Sirius
CULTURE NIGHT AT SIRIUS ARTS CENTRE WHAT WILL YOU SEE?
FRIDAY 23 September is Culture Night!
For Culture Night, the Galleries at Sirius Arts Centre will reopen at 6pm and stay open until 10pm
Featuring our current exhibitions by David Barrett “Home” and Gary Kearney “Reflections”
Both Artists will give brief talks on their works
David Barrett will talk about his exhibition, Home at 7:30pm
And Gary Kearney will talk about his work in Reflections at 8:00pmAll are welcome and best of all its FREE!
For more information contact Sirius at 021 481 3790 or via email at cobharts@iol.ie
www.siriusartscentre.ie
Launch of Cobh Blues Festival 2011
SIRIUS ARTS CENTRE
Is pleased to announce the launch of the
COBH BLUES EXPERIENCE 2011
With a concert of Delta Steel Blues Guitar featuring
Aaron Curtis!
THURSDAY 22 September 8:00pm
Tickets €10
Available at Sirius Arts Centre
021 481 3790
Sirius Arts Centre helps launch the 2011 Guinness Cobh Blues Experience with an evening of Delta Blues Steel Guitar with Aaron Curtis. Aaron has been featured at past editions of the festival but this is his first headline solo gig in the Sirius Arts Centre.
Londoner Aaron Curtis has been gigging around his native England for the past 10 years, gaining a reputation as one of the country’s hottest up and coming singers and guitar players. His debut album, “I’m Gonna Tell You” reflects his musical grounding in the values of blues masters like Freddie King and Otis Rush together with a love of street sounds; funk and hip hop. When pushed, Aaron describes his sound as “21st Century Blues”. The tunes on this album, all but one self penned, demonstrate an original and exciting new talent at work.
CD BABY: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/aaroncurtis
“A deep, rich voice… sinuous and inspirational guitar…captivating!” – SOUL BAG
"Instantly sounds like a much loved extract from the blues pantheon...rich, bright and polished blues" - BLUES IN BRITAIN
"Instantly sounds like a much loved extract from the blues pantheon...rich, bright and polished blues" - BLUES IN BRITAIN
Visit Aaron’s My Space Page @: http://www.myspace.com/aaroncurtiscrossroad
Thursday, September 8, 2011
A YEAR IN CUSKINNY MARSH 2012 CALENDAR
Sirius Arts Centre
Is pleased to announce the launch of
A YEAR IN CUSKINNY MARSH 2012 CALENDAR
Featuring photographs by local wildlife photographer
RÓNÁN MCLAUGHLIN
Friday 16 September at 7:00pm
Sirius Arts Centre
ALL WELCOME!!
Sirius Arts Centre announces the launch of a new calendar illustrating one of the most beautiful treasures in the heart of the Great Island
A YEAR IN CUSKINNY MARSH 2012 Calendar captures the Cuskinny Nature Reserve in all of its beauty through out the year with photographs of a wide range of the flora, wildlife and landscapes that make up this jewel in Cork County.
Cuskinny Nature Reserve is privately owned – the Reserve is managed by BirdWatch Ireland. Through the vision and generosity of the landowners, the Ronan and Bird Families, the Reserve was established under a long –term management agreement in 1990.
All proceeds of the sale of the calendar will go to benefit the Sirius Arts Centre and its ongoing work providing community and cultural events in Cobh. Based in the Old Yacht Club Building on the banks of Cork Harbour, the Sirius Arts Centre has been working since 1988 to raise awareness about the arts and to provide opportunities for audiences to engage artistic events including exhibitions, workshops, lectures and music events in East Cork. The only fulltime operating arts centre in East Cork, Sirius is a non-profit, charitable organisation.
Originally from Malin Head, Co. Donegal, Rónán McLaughlin has been living in Cobh for nearly 20 years. A specialist in wildlife photography, Rónán’s work has been seen internationally and published in “Wings”, “Birding World” and “Birdwatch Magazine”. An exhibition with more of Rónán’s images from Cuskinny will be shown at the Sirius Arts Centre in mid November.
More of Rónán’s work can be seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ronanmclaughlin/
For more information contact Sirius Arts Centre at: 021 481 3790 or via email at: cobharts@iol.ie
Posted by MDMprwww.siriusartscentre.ie
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
An exhibition of paintings by David Barrett & Gary Kearney
Sirius Arts Centre
Presents
In the Centre Gallery
HOME
An exhibition of paintings by
David Barrett
This Blessed State by David Barrett oil on canvas 2009
Opening Thursday 15th September at 7pm – all welcome
**Artists Talk Culture Night Friday 23rd September at 7.30pm**
Exhibition runs until October 9th
David Barrett’s work is reminiscent of Lucien Freud, richly worked oil on canvas, using oblique angles and sometimes, awkward composition, which gives the work a surprising intimacy. This is reinforced by the time it takes to produce each work and answers the question of why we have not seen more of this artists work before now. In regards to this exhibition “Home” Barrett says:
‘Most of my paintings are of my children. I had a notion that I might record their growing up…a sort of family album.’
As part of the Sirius Arts Centres policy to support local artists, engage local audiences and promote work of quality, David Barrett who is based in Midleton and works as head of the Art Department in Rochestown College will exhibit paintings from his Family Portraits series and his recently started nude series. David will give a talk on his work on CULTURE NIGHT 23 September at 7:30pm – Admission FREE
Gallery hours: Wednesday – Friday 11am – 5pm / Saturday & Sunday 2pm - 5pm / Monday and Tuesday closed / Extra Opening Culture Night Friday 23rd of September 6-10pm
Sirius Arts Centre
Presents
In the West Gallery
REFLECTIONS
An exhibition of paintings by
Gary Kearney
Poles Apart by Gary Kearney acrylic on canvas 2010
Opening Thursday 15th September at 7pm – all welcome
**Artists Talk Culture Night Friday 23rd September at 8.00pm**
Exhibition runs until October 9th
Gary Kearney gathers a large body of photographic images comprised of architecture, perspective and natural lighting as source material for his paintings. Kearney’s starkly modernist style is intriguing in that it offers a perspective of Cork City, which is at once banal and poetic.
‘Through my work I am attempting to portray various aspects of the city.’
As part of the Sirius Arts Centres policy to support emerging artists Gary Kearney, who is based at the Backwater Artists Studios in Cork will exhibit a series of cityscape paintings. Gary will also give a talk on his work on CULTURE NIGHT 23 September at 8:00pm – Admission FREE
Gallery hours: Wednesday – Friday 11am – 5pm / Saturday & Sunday 2pm - 5pm / Monday and Tuesday closed / extra opening Culture Night Friday 23rd of September 6-10pm
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Looking for Fish!
Sirius Arts Centre
Cobh, Co. Cork
THE FISH EXCHANGE PROJECT IS LOOKING FOR FISH!
3 fish swinging by Deirdre Nelson
The Sirius Arts Centre, in partnership with Scottish Textile artist, Deirdre Nelson
present contemporary souvenir / Cobh Fish Exchange
A community engagement exhibition being held in October 2011
WE NEED TEXTILE FISH!!!
present contemporary souvenir / Cobh Fish Exchange
A community engagement exhibition being held in October 2011
WE NEED TEXTILE FISH!!!
As part of part of the celebration for the Year of Craft 2011.
The fish exchange project, which began in Scotland and now has spread to many coastal communities, including Cobh Co. Cork, where people are knitting and making mackerel for a large installation in the Sirius Arts Centre taking place in October 2011. As part of her Artist in Residence at Sirius Arts Centre in Cobh, Scottish textile Artist, Deirdre Nelson, has been looking at the history of lace making in the area and the abundance of mackerel. Contemporary Souvenir/The Fish Exchange Cobh is a community project, Deirdre has developed, which will celebrate textile artists using both traditional and contemporary skills. The work will be exhibited at Sirius Arts Centre as part of the wider project contemporary souvenir in October/November 2011.
If you are interested in making a mackerel for the project here are some fishing rules.
Please note - YOU MUST KEEP TO THESE IN ORDER TO BE INCLUDED IN THE EXHIBITION.
Fishing rules:
… White on white (lace, crochet, knit, embroidery, quilt, felt) Silver, cream, pale grey, sequins, beads and bling permitted !!!
… Your mackerel should not be more than 30cm in length (small fish and fat fish allowed)
… Materials: Try and use what you have got or recycle if you can
… Have as much fun as possible
… No frames or hanging systems accepted, individual fish only
Fishing rules:
… White on white (lace, crochet, knit, embroidery, quilt, felt) Silver, cream, pale grey, sequins, beads and bling permitted !!!
… Your mackerel should not be more than 30cm in length (small fish and fat fish allowed)
… Materials: Try and use what you have got or recycle if you can
… Have as much fun as possible
… No frames or hanging systems accepted, individual fish only
Delivery Day:
FRIDAY 30th September (from 11AM – 5PM only!)
@ Sirius Arts Centre
The Old Yacht Club
Cobh, Co Cork
Exhibition opens Friday 14th of October at 7pm
On the last day of the exhibition - Sunday 13th of November 2011, there will be a fish auction to raise money for the Sirius Arts Centres building fund. All fish submitted that follow the fishing rules will be included in the exhibition but it is entirely up to the artist whether to put their fish up for auction.
For more Info. Contact: Sirius Arts Center, Cobh, Co. Cork
Telephone (021) 4813790
email cobharts@iol.ie or d.stitched@btopenworld.com
Website: www.siriusartscentre.ie
@ Sirius Arts Centre
The Old Yacht Club
Cobh, Co Cork
Exhibition opens Friday 14th of October at 7pm
On the last day of the exhibition - Sunday 13th of November 2011, there will be a fish auction to raise money for the Sirius Arts Centres building fund. All fish submitted that follow the fishing rules will be included in the exhibition but it is entirely up to the artist whether to put their fish up for auction.
For more Info. Contact: Sirius Arts Center, Cobh, Co. Cork
Telephone (021) 4813790
email cobharts@iol.ie or d.stitched@btopenworld.com
Website: www.siriusartscentre.ie
Friday, September 2, 2011
Live on Spike Concert re scheduled for 3rd September
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Book early to avoid disappointment. They are available from the following outlets in Cobh and Cork City, and online at www.tickets.ie [online purchase subject to a booking fee]
Tickets, including the ferry from Cobh, are €10 per adult, €5 per child. Family tickets are available for €25. Boats leave Cobh at 11AM sharp and return at 6PM. Everyone is encouraged to bring a picnic and enjoy the chilled-out, |
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