Green n’ Live Session 23 | Upstairs in Dolan’s | Thursday February 25

You may recognise John Shelly and The Creatures single, ‘Long May You Reign’ from the Discover Northern Ireland TV advert or from their recent appearance on The Late Late Show. Catch them live this month when they headline the 23rd Green n’ Live Session. Awarded the Best New Irish Act at the Balcony TV awards in July ’09 they recently signed a publishing deal with Big Life Music of Snow Patrol and Badly Drawn Boy fame. This Belfast Quartet are not afraid to mix things up, drawing from a wide variety of influences as their live performances demonstrate. Impossible to box away, John Shelly & The Creatures have been compared to many bands including The Band, Low with a rare touch of The Killers. Joined by Kilkenny outfit Saving J bringing their unique take on a pop and rock sound that’s full of tight-assed riffs and melodic choruses.
Completing the line-up for this show is fresh-faced Ennis three-piece C!ties who are quickly earning deserved recognition and respect. Alan Jacques presents Green and Live every Friday from 10pm to midnight on Limerick Live 95FM
Green n’ Live kicks off at 8pm on Thursday February 25. Admission is free.

Cirque de Céramique | Church Gallery L.S.A.D, Clare St | March 01 – 05 2010

Limerick School of Art & Design hosts the largest art exhibition in the college’s history this March with Cirque de Céramique showcasing the work of more than thirty 3rd and 4th year students. L.S.A.D now boasts the largest ceramics department in the British Isles after it’s €9.6 million refurbishment.  The event will be displaying work from the three divisions of the ceramic department; Hand building, which create mostly conceptual one off pieces. Throwing, forming work by use of the throwing wheel and Slip Casting, who produce batch amounts of work veering more towards functionality.  All of the work shown will be for sale and will be a great opportunity for art lovers to purchase contemporary works at affordable prices. Cirque du Céramique functions as an end of year show and also gives art lovers a chance to see the work of students who will continue to make significant contributions to Irish art and craft after graduation.
Cirque de Céramique runs from March 1st to 5th. For more information and updates visit www.ceramicexhibition.blogspot.com

Dolan’s Dot Comedy Club presents Rich Hall | Dolan’s Warehouse | Thursday March 11

Looking like a wizened cowboy, the master of absurdist irony Rich Hall likes to lay into Americans and life across the Pond opening one show with the line, ‘Well I’m an American and.. I’m sorry for everything.” Dry doesn’t quite capture the seemingly lackadaisical way he delivers his biting, sharp, shrewd and whacked out observations on life with no subject matter off limits. He quit his job as a hurricane namer for the U.S Meteorological Service 18 years ago drifting from street performance where he got people to act out horror films to commentating at donkey basketball games. He went onto to tour with his stand up act as a support to the Talking Heads. Since those early days he has become a regular at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and performed at the major comedy clubs across the world. Well known in the United States for appearing and writing on The David Letterman Show Hall scooped an Emmy for his work on the show. Arguably one of the sharpest comedians alive today Hall’s appearance in Dolan’s should not be missed.
For Info and tickets for Rich Hall’s show in Dolan’s this March log onto www.dolans.ie

Limerick Musical Society presents Fiddler on the  Roof | UCH | March 11 – 13

Founded in the year 2000 by a small group of Limerick people passionate about bringing the best in Musical Theatre to local audiences by local entertainers Limerick Musical Society aim ‘to bring modern and exciting musical theatre of the highest possible standards to the people of Limerick City and County.’ The multi award winning and Society return with one of the most famous musicals of all time Fiddler On The Roof for their first show of 2010. Set in the little village of Anatevka where Tevye, a poor dairyman, tries to instil in his five daughters the traditions of his tight-knit Jewish community in the face of changing social mores and Czarist Russia’s growing anti-Semitism. Rich in historical and ethnic detail Fiddler On The Roof has touched audiences around the world with its humour, warmth and honesty. Some well-known musical numbers include If I Were A Rich Man, Miracle of Miracles, Sunrise Sunset and Tradition. Fiddler on the Roof is produced by Richie Ryan with Musical direction by Maire Keary-Scanlon.
For information on the LMS visit www.limerickmusical.com. To book your tickets visit www.uch.ie