Artistic insight, poetry nights and a classical delight at Mayo venue
A MINDFULLY curated combination of events align to shape the Linenhall Arts Centre’s imminent programming schedule.
Join exhibiting artist Paul MacCormaic on Saturday, April 11, at 12 noon for an artist's talk as he discusses his empowering body of work, The Vanquished Writing History, currently adorning the walls of the Linenhall gallery.
It encompasses 13 large-scale portraits of campaigners, or their advocates, including Vicky Phelan, Catherine Corless (on loan from the National Gallery of Ireland) and refugee rights activist Lucky Khambule, that have told their story, making a positive contribution to Irish society, usually by activism, advocacy or through the courts.
The exhibition also closes on April 11, hailing the final opportunity to view it in Castlebar.
POETRY AND PROSE
Monday, April 13, marks the next gathering to rejoice in the art of poetry and prose at the Linenhall’s monthly Open Mic Night, co-curated with Edel Burke. Prize winning poet Peggie Gallagher is the featured reader this time, and as always, listeners are very welcome and play an integral role in the evening.
Whether you're an experienced poet/writer or a newcomer eager to share your voice, this is your platform.
MUSIC, MOVIES, MEDITATION
Kammer Philharmonie bring their alluringly signature fusion of versatile sounds and complex emotions to the venue once again on April 25. An ensemble comprising some of Europe’s most talented musicians that tour and perform around the world, they will be accompanied by award-winning soloist Cyrill Gussaroff (trumpet).
Featuring works of Corelli, Albinoni, Rachmaninoff, Mozart, Faure and more, Bachtrack enthused, “Gussaroff played brilliantly, with lots of attention to detail".
Movies and Meditation returns with A Quiet Passion, the biopic from director Terence Davies (The Deep Blue Sea, Sunset Song), starring Cynthia Nixon as legendary poet Emily Dickinson on Tuesday, April 14. Now recognised as a genius, for committing to paper some of the most important verse in American literature, the 19th-century poet was virtually unknown in her lifetime, with fewer than a dozen of her nearly 1,800 poems published.
The screening is followed by an optional guided meditation with Heartfulness Meditation Ireland.
Irish traditional arts and culture have been lovingly passed down through generations, sustained by the vibrant custom of 'night-visiting', 'bothántaíocht', 'oícheanta airneáil', or ‘Ball Nights’, as commonly known in west Kerry. Having brought neighbours together to share music, song, dance, and storytelling, this rich legacy still thrives in the Corca Dhuibhne Gaeltacht.
On Thursday, April 30, a new production breathes fresh life into these cherished traditions, led by west Kerry band Cuas, the dynamic dancers of Seit Chorca Dhuibhne, poet Dairena Ní Chinnéide, and artist Domhnall Ó Bric.
Information on all performances and events is available at thelinenhall.com or by contacting the box office on (094) 9023733.