The Arts House

Geoff Gould and Seamus O’Rourke are in rehearsals for The Empty Nest. Geoff is director and Seamus along with Joan Sheehy play the two characters. The play is running at Cork Arts Theatre this week from August 16th to August 19th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork Podcast Festival runs from August 22nd - 27th Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talented Cork makers are showcasing unique and interesting crafts across the month of August for Cork Craft Month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bandon Walled Town Festival takes place from August 12-20th 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Byrne is bringing Neil Diamond to audiences together with a 30 piece symphony Orchestra. Peter reenacts every song from Neil Diamond’s “Hot August Night” and the tour returns to Dublin, Killarney and Castlebar in the coming weeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over 35 buildings will open their doors for Cork Heritage Open Day next Saturday with 60 events to look forward to. All events are free and some must be booked in advance. Cork City Council Heritage Officer Niamh Twomey joined us on the show today to chat about Cork Heritage Open Day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There was a real buzz when Sheena Crowley announced she was reopening the family's music shop in a new location. So we went along to congratulate her, and find out about a great concert in Triskel on August 4th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork Craft Month is a stunning celebration of Cork Craft for the entire month of August, and the Marina Market hosts a fair to celebrate the launch! Mary Palmer has all the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For one day only during the August Bank Holiday, Robert's Cove Vintage Festival brings crowds from all over to have an absolute ball. Jim Griffin of Griffin's Potatoes had all the details when he chatted with Conor Tallon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Everyman Theatre's summer show for 2023 is Tennessee William's "The Glass Menagerie" and actress Chloe O'Reilly chatted to Elmarie all about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ADT - Alan Daniel Tobin - came in to studio to chat about his fascinating musical tour of the Lighthouses of Ireland, heading out on a boat to sing to an audience as they circle the Fastnet, releasing a new single which he sang live in studio, and the gig to round off the Little Lighthouse Tour - SeaChurch Ballycotton on August 5th with details on Eventbrite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Writer and Director Marion Wyatt and actress Marie O Donovan joined Elmarie in studio to talk about the phenomenal Katty Barry, who led a vibrant, colourful and rich life on Dalton's Avenue in Cork City, before the later years of her life saw it all slipping away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who doesn't love a vase of flowers? And how many Still Life paintings have tried to capture their beauty? Michael Waldron explored this week's arrangement with Conor Tallon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tadhg Curtis joined Elmarie and Conor in studio to chat about this year's Mallow Arts Festival - another super line-up with 40 events over 5 days!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Declan McCarthy joined Elmarie live on air to chat about the superb lineup once again for a glorious festival all over Skibbereen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Adams is one of the most passionate artists you'll meet, and his current exhibition in Cobh library is designed to provoke a conversation about what we're doing to the planet and the animals - including ourselves - which are in danger of extinction. Elmarie met John in his house in Cobh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The renowned Kilmeen Drama Group presents "Thy Will Be Done" as their summer comedy for 2023 in Rossmore Theatre, West Cork. Conor Tallon chatted to Lar McCarthy for all the details! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Director of the West Cork Fit-Up Festival, Geoff Gould, chats to Conor Tallon on Cork's 96FM & C103 about the shows people can catch in Week 2 of this year's festival! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the theatre shows Irish audiences have just taken to their hearts in the last decade is the story of Fred and Alice, and Ciaran Bermingham and Cora Fenton joined writer John Sheehy in studio to chat to Elmarie all about the 10th Anniversary tour! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hilary Rose - aka "Mairéad" from The Young Offenders - joins Elmarie Mawe to chat about her live podcast with the cast of The Young Offenders in Cork Opera House on Saturday July 22nd! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One weekend each year, many residents around Innishannon open their gardens to raise money and support local causes. And with a large population of artists in the hinterland, they combine it with exhibitions, teas, music, and a huge welcome! Alice Taylor chatted with Elmarie Mawe to tell her what's in store. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this continuing series, Conor Tallon and Crawford Art Gallery curator Dr Michael Waldron discuss this week's "Work of the Week". We encourage our listeners to go and visit the Gallery to see the full work in person! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A scene which definitely evokes summer and sunnier climes, Conor Tallon chats to Michael Waldron. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Geoff Gould told Elmarie about the first play to tour around West Cork and its islands in this year's West Cork Fit-Up Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.