Sligo August 2011
music exhibitions comedy film education workshops
Sligo August 2011
Welcome to the first LĂşnasa programme! This is a brand-new festival celebrating summertime at The Model. Featuring world-class exhibitions, leading Irish music acts, comedy, surf films and cult classics, and of course events for all the Family, there is something for everyone. Come join the fun! The Model Team
Lúnasa Exhibitions Harun Farocki: Recognition and Tracking Runs until 21 Aug. 2011 Currently showing a comprehensive exhibition at MoMA, New York, Farocki’s work examines the spectacle of the World Cup 2006, electronic surveillance and the use of computer animation and video game technology to train soldiers. Film Screenings of Farocki’s work take place each Thursday at 3pm in The Model Cinema. Don’t miss this chance to one of the world’s leading film-makers first exhibition in Ireland.
Jack B. Yeats, The Funeral of Harry Boland, 1922, Oil on Canvas
The Celtic Twilight Runs until 11 Sep. 2011 Drawn from The Niland Collection, this exhibition explores the clash between the Gaelic Revival and the birth of Modernism in Ireland. The exhibition features many highlights from this prestigious collection and includes the work of Jack B. Yeats, Paul Henry, Louis le Brocquy and Mainie Jellet.
The World of Jack B. Yeats Runs until 11 Sep. 201 The Niland Collection contains the largest holding of Jack B. Yeats work outside the National Gallery of Ireland. This small exhibition presents a survey of his changing themes and tehniques over his long career .
Group Guided Tours Deep Play, © Harun Farocki, 2007
The Model welcomes visits from groups. Advance booking is necessary for guided group tours of current exhibitions. To book email info@themodel.ie or call 071-914 1405. Free Lunchtime tours of the building and exhibitions for individuals and family groups will be provided by The Model’s curatorial team on the following dates:
Eye Machine, © Harun Farocki, 2002
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Wed. 03 Aug., 1pm. Wed. 10 Aug., 1pm. Wed. 17 Aug., 1pm. Wed. 24 Aug., 1pm.
Free Free Free Free
Book Online at www.themodel.ie or Tel Box Office 071 91 41405
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Lúnasa Cult and Classic Surf Films Waveriders
The Endless Summer
Dir: Joel Conroy, 75 mins, IRL, 2008/9 Thu. & Fri. 04 & 05 Aug. 8pm. €8/€6 Locally produced Waveriders is the story of the unlikely Irish roots of the worldwide surfing phenomenon that is big-wave surfing, told through the inspirational and ultimately tragic history of Irish/Hawaiian legendary waterman, George Freeth. Waveriders journeys full-circle from Hawaii to California and back to Irish shores.
Dir: Bruce Brown, 95 mins, USA, 1966 Thu. & Fri. 11 & 12 Aug. 8pm. €8/€6 The crown jewel to ten years of Bruce Brown surfing documentaries. Brown follows two young surfers around the world in search of the perfect wave and ends up finding quite a few, in addition to some colorful local characters.
The Thursday screening will be introduced by special guest pro-surfer, Richie Fitzgerald, who features in the film. Narrated by Cillian Murphy Featuring: Richard Fitzgerald, Gabe Davies, Kelly Slater, Kevin Naughton, Chris, Keith & Dan Malloy, John McCarthy, Andy Hill and Easkey Britton
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Surfer’s Choice: Surprise Screening Thu. & Fri. 18 & 19 Aug. 8pm. €8/€6 Female pro-surfer and artist Easkey Britton will present a surprise screening of her choice of classic surf films. Come along on Thursday, meet Easkey and join with us as we anticipate her Surfer’s Choice.
Big Wednesday
Richard Fitzgerald at Aileens
“The most unique and visually stunning documentary of its genre… Waveriders explores an unlikely surfing mecca.”
Dir: John Milius, 120 mins,USA, 1978 Thu. & Fri. 25 & 26 Aug. 8pm. €8/€6 Matt Johnson, Jack Barlow, and Leroy Smith are three young California surfers in the 1960s. Ultimately the Vietnam war interrupts their idylic life, leaving them to wonder if they will survive until “Big Wednesday,” the mythical day when the greatest, cleanest, most transcendent wave of all time will come.
Dazed and Confused 2
Book Online at www.themodel.ie or Tel Box Office 071 91 41405
Lúnasa Music and Comedy Music Jerry Fish and The Mudbug Club Sat. 06 Aug. 9pm. Tickets: €20 Following Jerry’s massive sell out concert during Sligo Live last year – The Model is delighted to welcome back one of Ireland’s leading troubadours and rabble rousing entertainers. Cross Tom Waits with a circus show band, add a touch of Jacques Brel and Mink de Ville, lather a little Dr. John, Dean Martin and the Fun Loving Criminals and you’re coming close to the sound of the inimitable Jerry Fish and The Mudbug Club. Without question one of the finest live music acts in Ireland today.
Comedy Craic in the Box Joe Rooney & Patrick McDonnell Sat. 13 Aug. 8pm. Tickets: €15/€12 Stand up comedian, voice artist, writer and actor Joe Rooney has many strings to his bow. He is best known for his role as Father Damo in Father Ted and more recently as barfly Timmy from Killinaskully. Joe Rooney has become one of Ireland's most popular “luadars.” His charismatic stand up style is a mixture of hilarious observations on modern Ireland and riproaringly funny musical parodies. Joining him will be Patrick McDonnell, best known as the sickly-sweet Eoin McLove also on Father Ted and his many hilarious characters on ‘Naked Camera’, ‘Stew’ and David McSavage’s hilarious ‘The Savage Eye’ TV show. If you haven’t seen his unique brand of stand-up comedy, you’re missing out.
Túcan
Music Túcan Sat. 20 Aug. 9pm. Tickets: €12 Tucan is an instrumental acoustic guitar based genre splitting band who defy classification. Following the huge success of their “Factory Sessions” videos featuring Daft Punk and Prodigy covers, which took youtube and facebook by storm, Túcan have been working on a new album and entirely new live show, which they will debut as part of The Model’s Lúnasa programme. Join us for this exclusive event which also features a range of special guests.
Music The Gloaming Wed. 24 Aug. 9pm. Tickets: €25 Featuring the virtuoso musical talents of New York pianist Thomas Bartlett, Sean-nós singer Iarla Ó Lionaird, Chicago guitarist Dennis Cahill, fiddler and innovator Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh and the legendary Martin Hayes, The Gloaming is a collective of remarkable individual talents who share a common musical aesthetic. Coming direct from their international debut at the National Concert Hall, experience the sound of this true Irish super-group, rooted in the ancient yet totally new.
The Gloaming
Book Online at www.themodel.ie or Tel Box Office 071 91 41405
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Lúnasa Education Events Outdoor Art Project
The Big Draw
05 - 06 Aug. (1 - 4pm) Free Imagine creating your own contemporary museum. Canadian Artsist-in-Residence Etienne Zack gives a group of 14-20 year olds the opportunity to realise their own utopian model of a contemporary arts centre, projected on to the hoarding of The Model. This project mixes architectural concepts with painting and drawing, in the context of street and urban art. Booking is essential as places are limited.
Parent and Toddler workshop: 2 - 4 year olds 09 - 13 Aug. (10.45am - 11.45 & 12.30 13.30pm) €45 per child (€35 concession) A visual and textual voyage of discovery for 2 - 4 year olds with artist Kate Wilson and guest artists, puppeteer Helene Hugel and composer Cathal Roche. Bring to life your favourite children’s stories and characters through hand-painting, sound, puppetry and movement. An interactive workshop where children are invited to thoroughly explore stories through art, culminating in a magical puppetry performance.
Painting Workshop with Etienne Zack for Over 55s 02 - 04 Aug. (10.30 - 1pm) Free Etienne Zack invites over 55’s to explore with him the Niland Collection in the context of painting as a contemporary art form. Zack will lead a unique painting workshop, which will respond to works in The Niland Collection.
Soundstation A week-long music summer camp for 5-12 year olds. 15 - 19 Aug. (10am - 1pm) €60 per child (Con/Group Bookings €40 per child) A music and movement workshop where children can try their hand at making their very own instruments from recycled materials. Expect lots of banging, plucking, scraping and blowing whilst learning about rhythm, melody & harmonious singing. This workshop also includes improvisation and composition techniques (song-writing, rapping & soundscapes). All children are welcome.
Atrium Gaming
Facilitated by musicians Róisín McGrath and Olivia McTernan. Grand finale performance event in The Model’s theatre Aug. 19, 12 noon
To participate in the workshops, please contact the model on 071 9141405 or info@themodel.ie. Booking is essential as places are limited
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Sat. Aug. 27 (11.30am – 5.00pm) €8 Fun and games for all the family. With a mix of console games, board-games, cardgames and more, The Model celebrates the art of inter-active gaming. Try your hand at demos running throughout the day with games provided, or bring along your own favourites. Popular and obscure games alike will feature and for the competitive, there will be a gaming tournament. Featuring Chess, Wii, Risk, Xbox, Twister, Monopoly and more, fun for everyone is guaranteed! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Book Online at www.themodel.ie or Tel Box Office 071 91 41405
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Lúnasa at The Model Until Aug. 21
Harun Farocki: Recognition and Tracking
Exhibition
Wed - Sun
Free
All August
The Celtic Twlight
Exhibition
Wed - Sun
Free
All August
The World of Jack B Yeats
Exhibition
Wed - Sun
Free
03, 10, 17 & 24 Aug.
Group Guided Gallery Tours
Exhibitions
1pm
Free
02 - 04 Aug
Painting Workshop with Etienne Zack (Over 55s)
Education
10.30 - 1pm
Free
05 - 06 Aug.
Outdoor Art Project
Education
1 - 4pm
Free
04 & 05 Aug.
Waveriders
Film
8pm
€8/€6
06 Aug.
Jerry Fish & The Mudbug Club
Music
9pm
€20
09 - 13 Aug.
The Big Draw €45 per child (€35 concession)
Education
10.45- 1.45am & 12.30 -13.30pm
11 & 12 Aug.
The Endless Summer
Film
8pm
€8/€6
13 Aug.
Craic in the Box: Joe Rooney & Patrick McDonnell
Comedy
8pm
€15/€12
15 - 19 Aug.
Soundsation €60 per child (€40 concession)
Education
10am - 1pm
18 & 19 Aug.
Surfer’s Choice, Surprise Screening
Film
8pm
€8/€6
20 Aug.
Túcan
Music
9pm
€12
24 Aug.
The Gloaming
Music
9pm
€25
25 & 26 Aug.
Big Wednesday
Film
8pm
€8/ €6
Sat. 27 Aug.
Atrium Gaming
Education
11.30am – 5pm
€8
Opening Hours
Admission & Bookings
Wed. – Sat.: 11am - 5.30pm Sun: 12pm - 5pm Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
Admission to all exhibitions is free. Tickets for film and music events may be purchased online at www.themodel.ie (no booking fee applies), or by calling our Box Office at 071 - 914 1405
The Model The Mall, Sligo (071) 914 1405
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Cover Image: Jerry Fish