cinema live music festivals picnics yoga workshops and much

cinema live music festivals picnics yoga workshops and much

CORK CITY COUNCIL PRESENT
2016
CINEMA
LIVE MUSIC
FESTIVALS
PICNICS
YOGA
WORKSHOPS AND MUCH MORE
Summer in
Fitzgerald’s Park
Presented by Cork City Council
Summer 2016
Cork City Council is delighted to present Summer in
Fitzgerald’s Park, a diverse programme of events in Cork’s
largest and most beautiful park. There is nothing more fun
than spending time with family and friends in the open air
during the summer months and we are fortunate in Cork
to have such a gem as Fitzgerald’s park in which to do so.
This programme has been developed following a public call
by Cork City Council for events to animate the park over
the summer months. We had a fantastic and enthusiastic
response from Cork’s creatives and we have developed this
programme which we feel has something for everyone.
From films to music, children’s events and yoga we know
you will find something that appeals to locals and visitors
alike. The events will engage you, will animate the park
and will give you a great day out. So come along, visit the
café or bring a picnic and soak up the atmosphere of this
wonderful city park.
@FitzParkEvents
Contents
Yoga In The Park ............................................................... 3
Cork Academy Of Music ................................................... 3
Summer Breeze Acoustic Sessions ................................... 3
Digital Scavenger Hunt..................................................... 4
Band 1 Brigade ................................................................. 4
Cork Bike Week ................................................................. 4
Picnic In The Park ............................................................. 5
Cork Printmakers Pop Up ................................................. 6
Súgradh ............................................................................ 6
Classics In The Park ....................................................... 7-8
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City Spectacular
Quarter Park Party ......................................................... 10
Cork Photo Gallery ......................................................... 11
Aerial Classes.................................................................. 11
Happenings .................................................................... 11
Cork Pride Day ................................................................ 12
Dowtcha Puppets Picnic ................................................. 12
UCC Adult Education ...................................................... 12
Map & Info ................................................................ 13-14
Photo: Janice O’Connell
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All events are family friendly and alcohol free. This programme is presented by
Cork City Council Parks Department in partnership with the Arts Office.
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Yoga In The Park
Digital Scavenger Hunt
With Himalaya Yoga Valley Centre
With Ronan Leonard
Every Saturday from 4th June until 9th September
Adults: 10am - 11.15am
Kids Yoga: 11.30am - 12.15pm
Wednesdays 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th June
3pm, 4pm, 5pm & 6pm from the Bandstand
A fun modern take on a classic children’s pastime
Suitable for 4 - 11 year olds
This summer, we are calling the people of Cork to stretch
it out for Simon Community and make Yoga in the Park for
Cork Simon Community a huge success! Join Himalaya Yoga
Valley Centre in Fitzgerald’s Park in front of the Bandstand
every Saturday morning at 10am for a mixed level yoga class!
Weather dependent event. Followed by Yoga For Kids!
Kids will be given a list of items to find on a trail, with the
challenge to photograph them all using a digital camera
or phone - it should take about 30 mins to complete.
The focus will be on taking photos in the park but not
taking things from the park! Please note - A parent or
guardian must accompany each child at all times. See www.
TheDigitalScavengerHunt.com for more information
100% of profits go to Cork Simon Community. Minimum
donation of €5. More details on www.yogacorkireland.com
Cork Academy Of Music
Weekly Lunchtime Concerts
Lunchtime Picnic Concerts
Band 1 Brigade
June: Fri 3rd, Fri 17th, Wed 22nd, Fri 24th & Wed 29th.
July: Fri 1st, Wed 13th, Fri 15th, Wed 20th, Fri 22nd,
Wed 27th and Fri 29th.
August: Wed 3rd, Fri 5th and Fri 12th.
Thursdays: 9th, 16th and 23rd June
1pm - 2pm
The Army No. 2 Band was formed in April 1925 at
Beggars Bush Barracks, Dublin.
The Cork Academy of Music (EST 1994) based in the
North Monastery Campus invite you to join us for a series
of Summer lunchtime performances on Wednesdays and
Fridays from 12.45pm to 2pm at the Bandstand.
It was posted to Cork the following year, where it is
currently stationed at Collins Barracks. The Band’s Current
title, Band 1 Brigade came in to being in 2012.
The performances will include a variety of music. Performers
include Tutors and Students from the Academy along with
special guests. Don’t forget to bring along your packed lunch.
In addition to its state and military commitments, the band
plays a major part in the musical and cultural life of the
southern region of the country.
Summer Breeze
Lunch at the Park
Acoustic Sessions
Cork Bike Week
Tuesdays: 31st May - 30th August
7pm at the Bandstand
Wednesday 15th June
12.45pm - 2.30pm
Voiceworks & Stevie G present an acoustic evening
of music from the bandstand at Fitzgeralds Park every
Tuesday this summer kicking off at 7pm, weather
permitting.
This summer, we are calling the people of Cork to cycle.
Wherever you are at lunchtime on Wed 15th June, why
not cycle to Fitzgerald’s Park for a free concert with the
Cork Academy of Music. Free lunch for the first 100 cyclists.
They will launch their first night on May 31st with a showcase
of all the adult singing talent from Voiceworks Studio. Come
check out some of the most exciting singers and artists on the
cork music scene live and unplugged! Bike Week is a celebration and promotion of all that’s great
about bikes and cycling. Held over a week in June of each
year with bike themed events organised by local authorities,
community groups and cycling groups throughout Ireland. For
more info see: www.bikeweek.ie
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Picnic In The Park
Pop Up Shop and Press
Cork Printmakers
Sun 19 June / Sat 23 July / Sun 24 July / Sun 28 August
Cork Printmakers have designed and created a unique
mobile POP UP Shop & Press stall. This comprises a free
standing, mobile shop which will showcase a range of
small artworks and other merchandise such as; canvas tote
bags, greeting cards, postcards, notebooks and small fine
prints, all made by the artist members of Cork Printmakers.
It will also incorporate a mobile screen-printing press which
will enable members of the public to directly engage with part
of the process of making a print. Cork Printmakers is delighted
to have received funding from Summer in the Park to develop
this unit.
Cork Midsummer Festival
Sunday 19th June
Picnic In The Park
Súgradh
12pm - 5pm
Summer is officially here. Join us for a whole afternoon of free arts entertainment and activities throughout
Cork’s fantastic Fitzgerald’s Park.
Some of Cork’s favourite street and circus artists will be making an appearance amongst the crowds, the
main stage will be alive with high-energy acrobatics, circus, dance and music, with drop-in workshops
taking place throughout the day. Bring a picnic or try some delicious food on site from local food markets.
Music, Theatre & Performance
Sunday 10th July
Theatre in the Park
2:30pm - 5:30pm
Súgradh!!!! is delighted to be back in the wonderful grounds of Fitzgerald’s Park, and will see a host of playful
theatre shows, poetry performances and workshop, all accompanied by the captivating soundtrack of music and
laughter. We invite you to gather round and witness the jaw-dropping antics of Monsieur Gusto - Hanging About,
not only does he Juggle Fire Torches, Toilet Plungers and Water Balloons while Balancing on top of people just
like you, but he also manages to Play the Drums while Juggling. Be entertained by Súgradh Focáil, an interactive,
informal and fun poetry workshop, for parents and children from 7 years up.
Write and recite a poem or two with your child, in a fun, relaxed atmosphere with
one of Ireland’s best loved poets Cormac Lally. Come dance and enjoy music
performances from Cork own Sillk, whose songs they create contain stories that
are innocent and dark, sweet and caustic, playful and threatening throughout
the afternoon & Nuadán, a vibrant young band from West Waterford that play
and sing in the traditional style of the Déise Gaeltacht.
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Classics In The Park
Festival Baroque Ensemble
Friday 1st July
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Marja Gaynor and Anita Vedres - baroque violins.
Cian Ó Dúill - Baroque viola
Aoife Nic Athlaoich - baroque cello
Niamh O Sullivan - mezzo soprano.
Free Classical Concerts
This is a very special treat for music lovers presented by The National String Quartet foundation. Immerse
yourself in the surroundings of Fitzgerald’s park and be entertained by open air classical music concerts
with some of Irelands most talented classical musicians.
Music by Handel and Purcell
Violinists Marja Gaynor and Anita Vedres from the
Irish Baroque Orchestra join forces with members of
the Irish chamber orchestra Cian O Duill and Aoife Nic
Athlaoich to form the Festival Baroque Ensmble. They
will be joined by the outstanding Mezzo soprano Niamh
O Sullivan. Niamh will represent ireland in the finals
of the Hans Gabor Belvedere singing competition in
Capetown this summer and will join the Munich opera
house on the young artists programme this September.
Come along to hear this young outstanding talent with
music by Handel and Purcell.
The Ortus Festival Trio
The Hydra String Quartet
Mairead Hickey, violin
Ed Creedon, viola
Sinead O’Halloran, cello
Eoin Ducrot - violin
Brendan Garde - violin
Ed Creedon - viola
Aoife Burke - cello
Friday 10th June
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Music by Beethoven, Dohnanyi and more
The Ortús Festival Trio was formed in 2015 for the
inaugural Ortús Chamber Music Festival, set up by
Mairéad Hickey and Sinéad O’Halloran with the goal of
bringing home some of Ireland’s finest young musicians
from around the world for collaborative concerts,
education work and outreach in the community. The
trio have since performed around Ireland and Germany.
Mairéad, Sinéad and Ed all studied at the CIT Cork
School of Music for many years under the guidance of
Adrian Petcu, Simon Aspell and Christopher Marwood.
They are kindly supported by the Arts Council and the
Music Network Music Capital Scheme, funded by the
Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For
more details visit ortusfestival.ie
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Friday 5th August
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Music by Mendelssohn, Shostakovich and more
Natives of Cork, the members of the Hydra Quartet
started playing together in the summer of 2015. An
invitation to the West Cork Chamber Music Festival
last month saw them give a number of performances
as well as playing in public masterclasses with such
renowned ensembles as the Vanbrugh, Borusan and
Kelemen Quartets. In late July, the quartet was joined
by clarinetist Sophie Creaner for concerts in the
Skibbereen Arts Festival, Inchigeelagh Summer Festival,
St. Barrahane’s Church Festival of Music, North Cork
Music Festival and the Sirius Arts Centre Programme.
This series of concerts was generously supported by
Cork County Council.
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Quarter Park Party
Saturday July 23rd
12pm-6pm
Street Performance World Championship
Laya Healthcare City Spectacular
Laya Healthcare’s City Spectacular will return to Cork’s
Fitzgerald Park on 16th and 17th July. The festival showcases
the best in international street performance, interactive
family activations and workshops, delicious artisan producers
and street food from around the world as well as a pet
wellness area. This years festival will be brought to life
with a exciting line-up of talent including reptile tattooed
sideshow superstar The Lizardman, Bruce Springsteen’s
favourite street performer contortionist Alakazam - the
human knot and the larger than life 8ft fully-animated
robot, Titan the Robot.
For the full programme of fun activities and excitement
check out cityspectacular.com
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Sat 16th & Sun 17th July
FEATURING
The Lizardman
Lisa Lottie
Alakazam - The Human Knot
Titan the Robot
Greatest Place on Earth
Just Eat Street
Doktor Kaboom
Festi-Jeux
Kid’s Court
....and much, much more
Presented by Makeshift Ensemble and Southern Hospitality Board, and supported by Cork City Council.
The team that brought Quarter Block Party to North Main Street in February, are delighted to announce a free
day long summer event in beautiful surrounds of Fitzgerald’s Park. The event will feature music, performances,
storytelling and even a community games.
Quarter Block Party fans from last year will remember the grass roots and DIY vibe to the festival which made it such
a unique experience for Cork. With a music and arts programme that reflects a tangible approach to community and
participation - it continues to build on connection with ourselves, those around us and our environment.
Opening with a Flora and Fauna Tour of the Park at midday, entertainment will come in all sorts of packages
including an hour of Mindfulness on the sprawling lawns of the park as well Ringo: Music Bingo.
Musical delights will come from Cork’s favourite smooth Neo-Soul stars Shookrah, warm vibes with Cork Samba
Band, and a mass Sing Along Social - Summer Special. Last but far from least the team have organised a creative Community Games programme for the energetic park
goers and a Story Time Hour.
Sure to be an exciting and refreshing day which all ages will be able to appreciate and get involved.
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Cork Photo Gallery
The Lord Mayor’s Pavilion
Cork Pride Day in the Park
2nd July - 2nd September
Open Tues - Sat: 11am - 4pm
www.corkphoto.com
Sunday 24th July
12pm - 6pm
Cork LGBT Pride
Cork Photo gallery showcases the works of local and
international artists working in photography and related
media. We offer a broad range of arts based workshops
catering for all levels of engagement.
Melba & the Natives: A multidisciplinary exhibition by local
artist Derek Foott.
First Edition: The first in a series of photo book exhibitions.
Come & join as for a Fun, Interactive and Entertaining
Day that is all-inclusive and all about what matters most
- “Family”!
With a phenomenal line up from Live Music, Fun Dog
Show, Children’s Magician, Face Painting, Safe Archery &
Fantastic Food Stalls - you are sure to have an action packed
day of Family Fun, so come along & soak up that carnival
atmosphere!
Weekly Aerial Classes in the Park
Circus Outside The Box
The Puppet Picnic
Dowtcha Puppets
Week 1: Mon 11th - Fri 15th of July
Week 2: Mon 18th - 22nd of July
Age 5+ from 10am to 11am
Age 10+ from 11.30am to 1.30 pm
Sunday 7th August
1pm - 4pm
Bring a picnic and join us in celebrating the end of the
3rd Cork Puppetry Festival. The Puppet Picnic is a family
event featuring, Tailskinner the Tree, puppet making
workshops, Punch and Judy shows and more....
Each class builds upon the previous to improve:
• Sense of courage and confidence
• Co-ordination and balance
• All while having a ton of fun upside down!
The Cork Puppetry Festival celebrates all of the many
facets of the ancient craft of puppetry: theatre, sculpting,
movement, music and storytelling, this small independent
festival will include world-class performances from fabulous
and talented puppeteers and puppet theatre companies.
Cost: €40 per camp. Booking essential as places are limited.
Contact Francesca: 086 260 2493
Email: [email protected]
Outdoor Cinema Nights
Family Day in the Park
Happenings
ACE 70th Anniversary
Friday 29th July 11pm (weather dependent)
Sunday 28th August
12 to 6pm
Happenings is a community organisation who animate
public space with spontaneous, meaningful, cultural
events. Happenings consists of small, energetic team
of people who are passionate about putting on unique
events in public spaces around Ireland.
We are delighted to announce that we will be bringing a
range of exciting events down to Cork this summer with a
host of open-air screenings for all ages! Join us in the park for
the good vibes when the weather is nice. We’ll keep you up
to date on our Facebook, Twitter and at www.happenings.ie
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70 years ago, the Adult Continuing Education Department
(ACE) in UCC was founded by Dr. Alfred O’Rahilly. Since
then, ACE has been offering educational programmes in
a wide range of disciplines to adult learners in UCC and at
outreach locations in the wider county and country.
Come and bring your families to celebrate our anniversary
with us in Fitzgerald’s Park. Event to include live music,
games, children’s entertainment, food stalls. We look forward
to seeing you there!
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Park Opening Hours
Cork Public Museum
Natural Foods Bakery Café
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2 ............................................... Lord Mayor’s Pavilion
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4 ....................................... Natural Foods Bakery Café
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5 ............................................................... Sky Garden
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8 ............................................................... Playground
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April and September......................... 8.30am - 8.00pm
May and August ............................... 8.30am - 9.00pm
June and July .................................. 8.30am - 10.00pm
November to February ..................... 8.30am - 5.00pm
October and March .......................... 8.30am - 6.00pm
Opening hours June - September 2016
Monday - Friday ............... 11am - 1pm, 2.15pm - 5pm
Saturday ........................... 11am - 1pm, 2.15pm - 4pm
Sunday ........................................................ 3pm - 5pm
Monday - Saturday ..................................... 9am - 6pm
Sunday & Bank Holidays ............................. 9am - 6pm
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Bank Holidays & Sundays - Open at 10.00am
Park closes later for special events and cinema screenings
Information
This programme is presented by Cork City Council
Parks Department in partnership with the Arts Office.
@FitzParkEvents Email: [email protected]
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