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| DUBLIN EVENT GUIDE (for Free Events) No. 129
| 04 December 2009 Subscribers: 5450
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Hi all!

The Christmas atmosphere has firmly arrived with really really cold days (and especially nights) and a temperature jump of 10 degrees to the next night. All we need now is a nice Christmas Market and we are sorted for the next few weeks. ;-) It didn’t look good for a while, but in the end I managed to carve three days out to go to Germany before Christmas to enjoy the real and original Christmas markets and to soak in a bit of the atmosphere over there. The good news is that this will impact you not or only slightly! If everything goes according to plan, your Event Guide will arrive no matter where I am. :-)
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This week I am quite under pressure to get this newsletter finished. Last night I was meant to be at three events at the same time as a contributor not just as attendant AND I should have worked on the Event Guide. The only event I was able to go to was a great concert of the Gardiner Street Gospel Choir, where I did/was meant to do the sound engineering. But it means that today I am a LOT later again with the completion of the Event Guide.

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For this week’s “Feel Good Slot” I chose a very short and VERY cute little video clip about a little kitten. Does a lovely and cuddly kitten make you feel warm around your heart? It does it for me. ;-) www.neatorama.com/2009/11/28/short-sweet-and-adorable/

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Currently more than 5000 people are receiving this Event Guide every week and the wonderful people that have helped financially to get this newsletter to you every week are listed in the section above. To keep this newsletter going in its current form and to improve the layout and readability your help is needed! You can donate as much as you want or can, but if you need some guidance, maybe consider just ONE Euro per month i.e. 12 Euro per year (that is just 25 cent per newsletter) as a fair donation. (A once-yearly payment is better for you and me than a monthly payment.) — I know, some of you multiply 5000 x 12 and come up with huge numbers. ;-) I like your positive thinking, but over the last two years only about 2% of the subscribers have donated anything, so I am definitely not enriching myself ;-), your donation is really only used to ensure the survivability of this newsletter.

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All events listed in this Event Guide are free of any admission charges (or at least appear to be free) unless otherwise stated. I try to find confirmation in all cases and do my best to double-check the information. However errors can happen and therefore no promise for correctness can be given.

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This section is intended to provide some help in picking and choosing from the huge number of events by sharing with you what I will/might or would do. Let me know if it is helpful, otherwise I might remove this section again to shorten the newsletter. This is not a “best of…” list and if an event is not listed here, it by no means implies that the event is not interesting. Instead my “picks” are just based on my personal preferences. All events mentioned here are described in detail further down.

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My next week will be very busy again, the pre-Christmas time is soo full of different events. I only have one work-related Christmas Party and that will be just on Thursday when I should be writing the Event Guide instead of going to Parties. ;-) At the weekend there is a Krav Maga training course and a Gardiner Gospel Choir Gig, so this weekend and during the week I won’t get much of a chance to go to events. But since this week is filled with Christmas events (and I will go to some) and with protests (against Climate Change, against Berlusconi and against the budget cuts) it is not the most exciting week as far as event variety is concerned. Nevertheless, there are plenty of things to do and I will definitely be at some of the Christmas Markets.

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KEEPING THE BEAT – EXHIBITION&GIG – TICKETS COMPETITION
“Keeping the Beat”, a photographic exhibition and gig pays homage to the men who brought rock’n’roll to Ireland. On Fri 04 Dec a unique celebration of seminal Dublin rock will come to Kiely’s of Mount Merrion in South Dublin. The historic pub venue has hosted shows by everyone from The Animals to Thin Lizzy down the years. Now “Keeping the Beat” sees key players from the 1960s beat scene back on their old stomping ground once more and keeping the beat of the 60s alive. Photographer Kate Horgan has created a unique collection of portraits of some of the key figures of the beat scene, paying homage to the founders of the Irish music industry, iconic figures such as Henry McCullough (The People, Eire Apparent, Wings, Joe Cocker Band), Eric Bell (Van Morrison, Thin Lizzy,) and Paul Brady.
To launch this fascinating exhibition, rockers Brian Harris (The Creatures), Ditch Cassidy (The Kingbees, The News) Noel Bridgeman (Skid Row, Granny’s Intentions) Alan Dee (The Chessmen. The Light) and other special guests will perform a once-off show. Tickets (EUR 5) are available in advance from Kiely’s of Mount Merrion, Deerpark Road. The gig is on Fri 04 Nov from 22:00 and the exhibition continues until 13 December. Kate Horgan made a pair of tickets available for a competition in the Event Guide. Unfortunately the winner of the draw can’t make it now and now someone is needed that can make a decision fast. If you have time tonight and want to win these tickets, send a mail to dublineventguide@gmail.com with KIELYS2 in the Subject line and your name and mobile phone number in the body of the mail. The fifth competiton entry I will receive will get the pair of tickets. www.katehorgan.ie www.kielys.com/gigs/

THE SECRET CASTLE OF MAGIC – WINNER
Castle Dracula & Sillybilly.ie present “The Secret Castle of Magic”. The ‘Secret Castle of Magic’ – a show for older kids and adults is a monthly Magic show with Max Marshall, Nevin Cody (Secretary of the Society of Irish Magicians) and Ronan MacGabhann (Winner of the Gold Star for good spelling – Age 7 ;-) ). Tickets are EUR 12 (EUR 10) and children have to be at least 12 to be allowed in. The winner of the ticket competition was Linda Behan. Congratulations!
Thanks to an invitation from the nice people from the Secret Castle of Magic, I did get an opportunity to go to the show as well and I had sooooo much fun! It is really a fun evening and you should definitely go to see their show. Astonishing Magic, a lot of fun and a nice measure of spookiness are the ingredients that make this show worth a visit. Check it here www.sillybilly.ie/news/42/secret-caslte-of-magic The venue for the show is Castle Dracula in Westwood Club, Clontarf Road, Dublin 3.

CENTRE FOR CREATIVE PRACTICES – TICKET COMPETITIONS
The new Centre for Creative Practices made tickets available for Lutosphere, an interesting mix of classical cello, piano and electronic music and the winner was Nordahl Ballingall. Congrats! www.cfcp.ie

All events in this Competition Section are non-free events, but the organisers are making free tickets available for you to win. I usually get lots of competition entries and unfortunately not everybody can win, so even if you are not the winner, please consider going to an event to support the organisers. :-) If you don’t win, and will go to the event, please help showing the organisers that promoting their event in the Dublin Event Guide is beneficial and mention to them that you heard about the event through “Joerg’s Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)”. Thanks!

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CHRISTMAS FM BACK ON AIR
Christmas FM, a radio station that only plays Christmas songs from now until Christmas is back on air this year after last year’s success. Tune in to FM 100.3 or go to www.christmasfm.ie to listen to it and to find out more about this seasonal radio station.

DOCKLANDS CHRISTMAS MARKET – PREVIEWS!?
What do you do if you have a successful event that has a very limiting name? Well, you define a “preview” to the real thing and start the whole event two days earlier with these two “preview” days. The Docklands Authority called their Christmas Market not just Docklands Christmas Market (it would do perfectly), but they called it “The 12 Days of Christmas”. Now they seem to realise that it makes sense to run it longer than 12 days (in Germany they start on 01 Dec and end on 23 Dec) and I wouldn’t be surprised if the traders had requested more days. So the Irish solution to the “12 Days of Christmas” conundrum is to declare the Thursday and Friday (10+11 Dec) “PREVIEW” Days. So in reality it is a “14 Days of Christmas” market. Sounds perfectly fine to me. www.dublindocklands.ie/12daysofchristmas/index.jsp

SHOPS OPEN OVER CHRISTMAS
Once upon a time the day after Christmas Day, St. Stephen’s Day, was a holiday as well. It wasn’t as “total” as Christmas Day on which all shops close at least after approx. 11:00 because on St. Stephen’s Day there were some smaller shops (Spar, Centra etc) open again, but major shops were definitely closed. This year the major shops break with a tradition of decades and will open on St. Stephen’s Day for bargain hunters. Arnott’s, Clery’s and Brown Thomas will open on 26 Dec in the hope to generate additional sales. Next, Debenhams and River Island will most likely also open on Henry Street in Dublin.
www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/frontpage/2009/1201/1224259804874.html

DUBLIN WILL GROW UP
No, I don’t mean it will become a grown-up :-). Instead, Dublin City Councillors have voted for Dublin to grow higher, meaning there will be higher buildings in Dublin in certain areas. Buildings of 16 storeys or more will be allowed at Heuston and Connolly Stations and in the Docklands. Up to 16 residential storeys would be allowed in Phibsboro, Ballymun, North Fringe, Pelletstown, Cherry Orchard and the Naas Road. www.rte.ie/news/2009/1203/dublin.html

TRANSPORT NEWS
On Tues 08 Dec the Luas extension to the Point Village and the O2 (Point Theatre) will be taken into service at 15:00. Using the service will be free on that day.
On Fr 11 Dec the New Samuel Beckett Bridge will open for cars. In my opinion the bridge is a really pretty piece of architecture and if I interpret the new traffic plans correctly, then this bridge will soon be the most important bridge across the Liffey.
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In order to beat an economic downturn not governments can help, but individuals are needed that take the initiative and to create new markets and new opportunities for themselves and for their customers and hopefully employees. The banks don’t help anymore, the government doesn’t want to help, so we have to help ourselves! The Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) will help you if you have recently started a company and if you could do with spreading the word. I hope being mentioned here and being seen by the 5400+ readers of the Event Guide will kick start something big for you. In return I expect you to tell your clients and friends about the Event Guide and once you have made a nice bit of money, a donation would be very appreciated. ;-) (This offer is for start-ups in relatively early stages only. Established companies can contact me regarding very affordable advertisement options in the Dublin Event Guide.) If you want to promote your start-up/young company here for free, let me know: dublineventguide@gmail.com.

IRISH DEAF KIDS
Irish Deaf Kids is a new “for-impact” venture aimed at supporting inclusive education for deaf children in Ireland while empowering parents to develop their child’s full potential. This Christmas, IDK is offering two products to finance its 2010 activities. The first, IDK’s funky 2010 wall calendar, will add colour to any school, home or office. It’s available for EUR 4.99 plus EUR 1.35 p&p from Irish Deaf Kids, Terenure Enterprise Centre, 17 Rathfarnham Road, Dublin 6W, or by sending a PayPal payment to info@irishdeafkids.ie .
Kids aged 4 to 8 years will also love the “Birthday For Ben” book, which explains deafness to their own age group. The “Ben” book is available for EUR 8.99 plus EUR 1.00 p&p from IDK. www.irishdeafkids.ie

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LOTS of exhibitions in galleries before Christmas, this week I will try to keep them SUPER short. If you need more information about opening times or location of gallery, you can contact me.

WINTER GALLERY SHOW – PAUL KANE GALLERY
The Winter Gallery Show with an eclectic mix of art work from many Gallery Artists will be on show from 08 Dec-23 Dec. (Gallery Details: The Paul Kane Gallery, 6 Merrion Square North, www.thepaulkanegallery.com, Open: Tues-Fri 11:00-18:00 and Sat 12:00-17:00)

DODO COLLECTIVE – EXCHANGE DUBLIN
“On Silence” is a group exhibition by the Dodo Collective (Siobhan Carroll, Luobo Gelda, Henderson#, Grace McEvoy, Simon McKeagney, and Suzanne van der Linge), it consists of 6 video works based on the idea of silence. The exhibition will run from 03-13 Dec (12:00-23:00) with a closing event on 12 Dec from 18:00. dodocollective.wordpress.com (Gallery Details: Exchange Dublin Gallery, 1 Exchange Street Upper, Temple Bar, Dublin 8, gallery.exchangedublin.ie)

MOXIE OPEN STUDIO WEEKEND, DUBLIN
A Moxie Open Studio Weekend with new work by studio artists will take place on Friday 04 December from 18:00-22:00 and Sat 05 Dec from 10:00-17:00 at the studio facility on Lad Lane, Pembroke Row in Dublin 2. www.mox.ie

JAMES CASTLE – DOUGLAS HYDE GALLERY
James Castle is exhibiting in Gallery 1 in the Douglas Hyde Gallery from 03 Dec – 20 Jan. www.douglashydegallery.com

GROUP SHOW – MARKET STUDIOS
A group show of painting, photography and drawing by Angela McAndrew, Bernadette Clarke, Eithne Roberts and Matt Cullen will be on show from 03-06 Dec (11:00-18:00 daily) at The Market Studios. www.inside-out-inside-out.blogspot.com

TBG&S ARTISTS’ OPEN STUDIOS DAY & NIAMH O’MALLEY SCREENING
An Artists’ Open Studios Day will take place at Temple Bar Gallery & Studios in Temple Bar on Sat 05 Dec from 12:00-17:30. You can visit studio artists in their work spaces and the participating artists who will welcome you into their studios are Robert Armstrong, Rhona Byrne, Colin Crotty, Cora Cummins, Anita Delaney, Mike Duhan, Sean Fingleton, Damien Flood, Mark Garry, Stephen Gunning, Joe Hanley, Fiona McDonald, Mark McGreevy, Seamus Nolan, Niamh O’Malley, Holly Periera, Sonia Shiel, and Margaret Tuffy. In addition to the open studios, there will be a presentation of ‘Flag’ by Niamh O’Malley in Studio 6.
www.templebargallery.com

SIOBHAN McDONALD – THISISNOTASHOP
An exhibition of small mixed media paper pieces depicting fragments of seismogram’s and maps by Siobhan McDonald will be on show at thisisnotashop on Benburb Street from 2 to 7 December 2009. www.thisisnotashop.com

GROUP SHOW – PALLAS CONTEMPORARY PROJECTS
‘Paper Work’ is an exhibition of works on paper by artists John Beattie, Mark Beatty, Gemma Browne, Niall de Buitlear, Clare Cashman, Aoife Cassidy, Anita Delaney, Vanessa Donoso López, Brian Fay, Mark Garry, David Godbold, Helen Horgan, Atsushi Kaga, Vera Klute, Nevan Lahart, Alice Maher, Clive Murphy, Magnhild Opdol, Garrett Phelan, Ruth Proctor, Linda Quinlan, Sonia Shiel, Ivan Twohig, Lee Welch and others. The exhibition runs from 03-19 Dec. www.pallasprojects.org

FRANCIS MATTHEWS – SHELBOURNE HOTEL
‘Ten’ is an exhibition of new paintings by Francis Matthews. I will officially be opened by artist Martin Gale on Sat 05 December 2009 in the ‘Leech Suite’ at the Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin 2 from 15:00-16:30. The exhibition will run at the Shelbourne Hotel until 20 December 2009.www.cherrylanefinearts.com

16.4.1 – PLANE/ SITE GALLERIES
16.4.1 is an exhibition that will span 4 indoor and outdoor spaces within the Plane/Site Galleries. Opening night is on Fri 04 Dec (18:00-20:00) and the exhibition will run until 20 Dec. The show features work by Mark Beatty, Ella Burke, Claudia Boese, Ruth Doorley, Carol Freeman, Orla Gargan, Nicholas Grey, Elaine Hurley, Kenneth Lambert, Victoria Macarthur, Conor Mahon, Fionnuala Mahon, Elaine McCague, Elaine McHugh, Sharon Murphy and Nicky Teegan. A special performance devised by Meabh Redmond and Niamh Murphy will take place on the opening night. www.16-4-1-exhibition.com www.mox.ie

MAKEUPFABLICIOUS EXHIBITION
“Celtic Tiger Vs. Celtic Ireland” is the title of an exhibition by the MakeupFabLicious Graduates. The exhibition will be on show in Powerscourt Town Centre, 59 South William Street from 04-19 Dec. The exhibition is free, but calenders with the pictures are sold in aid of Barnardos. MakeupFabLicious Academy is a make-up college in St Stephen’s Green. www.makeupfablicious.com/make-up-college/make-up-college-Events.html

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DOLE CUTS FOR UNDER 23s – PROTEST
On Fri 04 Dec at 13: 00 a protest against dole cuts for under 23 year olds will take place outside the Dail in Kildare Street. www.indymedia.ie/article/94967

REGULAR EVENTS – FRIDAY
* James Sheeran (Acoustic/Rock/Trad) is playing from 18:00 in Peadar Kearney’s in 64 Dame Street, Dublin 2. And The Eastern Harps (Trad) are playing there from 20:00. Admission is free.
* Need to wind down after a tiring week? Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation classes in Temple Bar every Friday at 19:30 at 4/5 Eustace Street, Temple Bar (next to IFI, ring bell no. 3). These are drop in classes, newcomers are welcome. For more information email info@sahajayoga.ie or check www.coolspirit.info or www.sahajayoga.ie. Classes are also on Mondays at 19:00 in Blanchardstown Library.
* The Covers play Rock Covers from 22:00 in The Mezz, 24/25 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, D2. Later: DJ Carlos Irie. Admission is free.

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FRENCH CHRISTMAS MARKET
The Alliance Francaise, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 is inviting to a French Christmas Market from 09:30-16:30 on Sat 05 Dec. You can relax, eating some crepes, have a coffee and escape the hustle and bustle of Christmas Shopping. You will find wine, champagne, delicatessen, local products, chocolates, jewellery, and bags and decorations, ponchos, etc… Admission free www.alliance-francaise.ie/culture/

CHRISTMAS AT FARMLEIGH HOUSE
On Sat 05 Dec the Christmas Events at Farmleigh House in Phoenix Park are
10:00-17:00 Christmas Food Market, Courtyard/Farmyard;
10:00-17:00 Festive Crib & Childrens Christmas Room, Outdoors/Arkle Room;
12:30-13:15 Storytelling for Children with Joe Brennan, The Old Kitchen;
14:45-15:30 Storytelling for Children with Joe Brennan, The Old Kitchen;
16:15-17:00 Storytelling for Children with Joe Brennan, The Old Kitchen;
13:30-14:30 Jack Flash Christmas Hocus Pocus Magic Show, Cowshed Theatre;
15:00-16:00 Jack Flash Christmas Hocus Pocus Magic Show, Cowshed Theatre;
13:30-15:30 Carol Singing with The Dublin Airport Singers, Ballroom;
14:00-16:00 Barbershop Melodies with the Mellowchords, Outdoors.
www.farmleigh.ie/culturalevents/currentevents/christmas2009/saturdaydecember5th/#d.en.12311

DUBLIN 8 – CHRISTMAS GIFT FAIR
The “Dublin 8 Christmas Gift Fair” is taking place on Sat 05 Dec from 11:00-16:00 in St Kevin’s Hall, Bloomfield Avenue, just off South Circular Road. You will find knitted goodies, childrens’ toys, gorgeous Christmas decorations, mince pies and much more. Admission is free.

THE WAVE – STOP CLIMATE CHAOS EVENT
“The Wave” will take place in Dublin on Sat 05 Dec at 12:00 to demand a fair and safe deal ahead of the crucial UN climate negotiations in Copenhagen linking up with simultaneous actions in Paris, London, Glasgow, Belfast, Brussels and Berlin. Organised by Stop Climate Chaos, thousands of people are expected to form The Wave as it surges from the Department of the Environment at Custom House Quay to “crash” against the Department of the Taoiseach on Merrion Row. The action will be colourful and powerful, with all participants wearing blue to represent the upsurge of public opinion for a fair and safe global deal in Copenhagen. Special guest speakers and prizes for Best Dress in Blue can be expected at this fun rally with a difference. If you can make it to this event, you should go. It sounds like a fun way to deliver a very serious message. Meeting point is Customs House Quay at 12:00. The event culminates in the wave “crashing against” the Department of the Taoiseach at 13:30. Please dress in blue to get maximum effect. To get involved you can text WAVE and your name to 087 3200900 www.stopclimatechaos.ie/

IRISH WRITER’S CENTRE – OPEN DAY
On 05 Dec from 12:00-22:00 the Irish Writers’ Centre will be holding an open day to publicise their new line-up of courses for 2010. Course organisers and tutors will be on hand to answers any questions and offer advice. From late afternoon to early evening there will be readings and live music, and people will be free to explore the Centre. All of which will be followed by a table quiz and raffle, starting at 6.30pm. There will be drinks and nibbles and wonderful prizes, so do please come along and join us for what will surely be a fun and interesting day. Irish Writers’ Centre, 19 Parnell Square. Dublin 1. www.writerscentre.ie/html/events/openday.htm

FAMILY & ADULT EVENTS – NATIONAL MUSEUM
# “Adult Gallery Talk: The Irish War of Independence: 90th Anniversary of the Ashtown Ambush” is taking place on Sat 05 Dec from 12:00 in Collins Barracks. Talk with Lar Joye, NMI, in Soldiers and Chiefs. www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=856

NO BERLUSCONI DAY – PROTEST
The Italian Community in Ireland is inviting to a “No Berlusconi Day” on Sat 05 Dec. The protest will take place at 13:00 at the Spire in O’Connell Street. www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=196289950319

INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY – COMHLÁMH CELEBRATION
This event, organised by Comhlámh in association with Volunteer Centres Ireland, will celebrate the valuable contribution volunteers have made globally to economic and social development. Come and join in for music and food and hear leading figures share their thoughts on volunteering. Justin Kilcullen, Trócaire, will talk about the role of volunteering from an international perspective and Dr Yvonne McKenna, Volunteer Centres Ireland, will address the local perspective. The event takes place in the Irish Aid Volunteering and Information Centre, Upper O’Connell Street, Dublin 2 on Sat 05 Dec at 14:00. Please register with suzie@comhlamh.org or Freda@comhlamh.org.
www.volunteeringoptions.org/Default.aspx?tabid=143&EntryID=111

FAMILY PROGRAMME – NATIONAL GALLERY
# “The Baroque” is the Saturday Tour in the National Gallery on Sat 05 Dec from 14:00. www.nationalgallery.ie/html/programevents2.html

WAVES – REHEARSED READING
The New Theatre (43 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2) presents a rehearsed reading of “Waves” by Mick Mulcahy on Sat 05 Dec from 15:00-17:30.
www.thenewtheatre.com…

REGULAR SATURDAY EVENTS
* Don’t forget that the Temple Bar Markets (Temple Bar Food Market on Meeting House Square and the Temple Bar Designer Mart near Cow’s Lane) are taking place every Saturday from 10:00-16:30.
* The SuperNatural Food Market is taking place every Saturday from 09:30-15:30 in St. Andrews Resource Centre in Pearse Street, Dublin 2. www.supernatural.ie
* The Dublin Food Coop runs a food market every Saturday (09:30-16:30) and Thursday (14:00-20:00) at Newmarket in Dublin 8. Fresh local and artisan produce, mainly organic, and other products for sustainable living are on sale. www.dublinfood.coop
* Sunday Market & Car Boot Sale at Kart City
Old Airport Road, Santry, Dublin 9. The Kart City Weekend Market is open every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from 08:00-16:00 and until the end of May all car boot sellers can sell for free. sundaymarket.ie/
* Blackhorse Flea Market + Car Boot Sale. Every Saturday from 10:00-18:00 the Blackhorse Market is taking place. You can reach it from Tyrconnell Road and from Kylemore Road and it is within 3 min from Black Horse stop on red Luas line. theblackhorsemarket.com
* The Black Sheep play Rock Covers from 22:00 in The Mezz 24/25 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, D2. Later Dj Glenn Brown (Dublin Calling). Admission is free.
* Havana Tapas Bar is inviting to a Salsa Night with afro-latin percussion every Sat night 22:30-02:00. Bachata, salsa, merengue, reggeaton with resident DJ Papi Chulo. Food is available until 00:30 and usually there is plenty of room to get dancing.

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CAR BOOT SALE – HAROLD’S CROSS
The Harold’s Cross Car Boot Sale in the Car Park of the Greyhound Stadium is taking place again on Sun 06 Dec 09:00-15:00. The next Car Boot Sales after this weekend will be on 17 Jan and 06 Feb.
www.gumtree.ie/dublin/77/47303777.html

TALLAGHT VILLAGE GREEN CHRISTMAS MARKET
From Sun 29 Nov – Sun 20 Dec, every Sunday this market will take place at Village Green. There will be stalls each with different goods: Giftware, Jewellery, Candles, Toys, Clothing, Food, Crafts, Flowers and many more. In addition there will be free entertainment provided (Santa, Face-painting, Choirs, Lighting, etc) and free parking is available. dublincity.olx.ie/village-green-christmas-market-tallaght-iid-56695990

CHRISTMAS AT FARMLEIGH HOUSE
On Sun 06 Dec the Christmas Events at Farmleigh House in Phoenix Park are
10:00-17:00 Christmas Food Market, Courtyard/Farmyard;
10:00-17:00 Festive Crib & Childrens Christmas Room, Outdoors/Arkle Room;
12:00-12:45 Storytelling for Children with Joe Brennan, The Old Kitchen;
14:15-15:00 Storytelling for Children with Joe Brennan, The Old Kitchen;
15:45-14:30 Storytelling for Children with Joe Brennan, The Old Kitchen;
12:00-16:00 Barbershop Melodies with the Mellowchords, Outdoors;
13:00-16:00 Horse & Carriage Rides, Outdoors;
13:00-14:00 Captain Ho Ho’s Chrismas Magic Show, Cowshed Theatre;
14:30-16:30 Carol Singing with Cappella, Ballroom;
16:00-17:00 Jack Flash Christmas Hocus Pocus Magic Show, Cowshed Theatre.
www.farmleigh.ie/culturalevents/currentevents/christmas2009/sundaydecember6th/#d.en.12312

CHRISTMAS STORY TELLING & PUPPET SHOWS
“Ignite your child’s imagination this Christmas with a host of free seasonal entertainment, including hilarious puppet shows and festive storytelling sessions, as part of the “BIDs for Kids” Winter programme.” (BID stands for Dublin City Business Improvement District.) Each weekend from the 15 Nov-12 Dec this unique way for kids and families to experience the magical atmosphere of Dublin City Centre this Christmas will take place in a number of city centre locations including Powerscourt Town House Shopping Centre, Ilac Shopping Centre, St Stephens Green Shopping Centre and Jervis Shopping Centre.
Each weekend, Conor Lambert’s Custard Pie Puppet Company will entertain and create a drama with live interactive puppet shows in the Ilac Centre and St Stephens Green Shopping Centres. They will perform stories like ‘Christmas Crackers’, which will bring lots of sing-a-long fun for all the family. Puppeteer Anne Fitzpatrick will perform the story of ‘The Witch in the Wood’. Story teller Susie Minto will take children on magical, mysterious and mythical journeys to other lands and times with her Christmas and Winter themed stories from many traditions – Irish, Russian, North American and European. She will be in the Powerscourt Town Centre and Jervis Street Shopping Centre.
There will be four events taking place each day, running for 30 minutes. Children aged two to ten years old, accompanied by an adult, are welcome. The sessions are free but pre-booking is essential as spaces are limited.
Puppet Shows:
St Stephens Green Shopping Centre: Sat+Sun 11:00-12:00
Ilac Shopping Centre: Sat+Sun 14:00-15:00
Storytelling Sessions:
Jervis Shopping Centre: Sat+Sun 11:00-12:00
Powerscourt Town Centre: Sat+Sun 14:00-15:00
To reserve your place, contact bidsforkids@dublincitybid.ie or ring 01 8994015.
www.dublincitybid.ie

STORY TELLING – HUGHES & HUGHES DUNDRUM
It is Storytime in Hughes & Hughes in Dundrum! Every Sunday from 12:00 you should bring all the family for storytelling and cookies plus extra fun activities, including crafts & face painting. All ages welcome. www.hughesbooks.com/

SUNDAY AT NOON CONCERT – HUGH LANE GALLERY
Nearly every Sunday a free “Sunday at Noon” concert is taking place in the Hugh Lane Gallery. From 12:00-13:00 classical music will be performed for free. No booking is required. This week’s concert on 06 Dec is with Róisín O’Grady, soprano and Malcolm Proud, piano/harpsichord. www.hughlane.ie/whats_on_detail.php?id=395

FRANCIS BACON CENTENARY EXHIBITION – 63 LWR BAGGOT STREET
As part of the celebrations surrounding the centenary of Francis Bacon’s birth, the Hugh Lane invites to ‘Francis Bacon: A Terrible Beauty’, an exhibition of rarely exhibited paintings by Bacon and photographs by John Deakin, Peter Beard and Eadweard Muybridge that will be on show at 63 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2 from 28 October 2009 to 07 March 2010. A Lecture Series will also accompany the exhibition, but it is not clear from the available information if the lecture will take place in 63 Lwr Baggot Street where Bacon was born or if it takes place in the Hugh Lane Gallery on Parnell Square.
+ Sun 06 Dec at 13:30: ‘“The Street… the Only Valid Field of Experience”: Francis Bacon and the Photography of John Deakin’ by Head of Collections, Jessica O’Donnell www.hughlane.ie/whats_on_detail.php?id=379

SUNDAY SKETCHING – HUGH LANE GALLERY
The Hugh Lane Gallery on Parnell Square is running a “Sunday Sketching for 7+ year olds” programme. The title this week (06 Dec 15:00-16:00) is “Multiple Monet’s: Focus on Waterloo Bridge” Admission is free. www.hughlane.ie/whats_on_detail.php?id=355

FAMILY PROGRAMME – NATIONAL MUSEUM
# A Family Tour is taking place on Sun 06 Dec from 15:00 for Age 6+ in Collins Barracks. This is a free themed tour for family groups. Please note that places are limited and are allocated on a first come, first served basis. www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=857

FAMILY PROGRAMME – NATIONAL GALLERY
# “Evocations of Christmas (Room 49)” by Lecturer Brina Casey, National Gallery of Ireland is the weekly Sunday lecture on 06 Dec from 15:00. www.nationalgallery.ie/html/programevents2.html

HOLY JOES INFERNAL CABARET – THE MEZZ
Nearly every Sun from 16:00-21:00 “Holy Joes Infernal Cabaret” takes place in The Mezz, 24/25 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2. Admission is free. The next event is on Sun 06 Dec with Eazy Tyger and Doctor Leaves. The event will be recorded for the GigEvent Live Video Podcast on www.mixtape.ie. www.myspace.com/gigevent

AFRICIAN CHILDRENS CHOIR
The African Children’s Choir is comprised of 23 African children, ages 7 – 11 and each child in the Choir has lost one or both parents to poverty or AIDS. The choir will perform at a free event on Sun 06 Dec from 19:00 at the Dublin Central Mission, Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1. More Info:abbey.street@dcmiss.ie.

REGULAR SUNDAY EVENTS
* Blackhorse Flea Market + Car Boot Sale. Every Sunday from 10:00-18:00 the Blackhorse Market is taking place. You can reach it from Tyrconnell Road and from Kylemore Road and it is within 3 min from Black Horse stop on red Luas line. theblackhorsemarket.com
* The Mary Stokes Band (Blues) will be back in Bruxelles, Harry Street near Grafton Street and near the Westbury Hotel from 30 Aug. The start time is advertised as 18:00, but the actual start is usually significantly later. The gigs are not EVERY week, but most weeks. Admission is free.
* Jazz in The George in George’s Street from 16:30-18:00: Jazz Band Zrazy.
* Sunday Roast is a weekly event in the Globe in Sth George’s Street from 20:00-01:00. Provided are free live music, games & roast potatoes. www.myspace.com/sundayroast1
* “Loose Change” play in Gibneys Pub, New St., Malahide every Sunday from 18:00-20:00.
* The Tangenteers (Rock/Reggae) are playing from 18:00 in Peadar Kearney’s in 64 Dame Street, Dublin 2. Francois G reported that this 18:00 performance is not taking place. I am trying to find out more.
Ro Byrne (Acoustic/Rock/Indie – www.myspace.com/earthquakehair) is playing there from 21:00. Admission is free.
* From 21:00 in The Bleeding Horse on Camden Street “The Apollo Sessions” is a free show featuring multiple styles of original music from local and international musicians and songwriters www.myspace.com/thebleedinghorsesessions
* The Brazilian Samba Rock Band +55 is playing every Sunday at the Odeon in Harcourt Street from 20:00-22:00, followed by a DJ playing Forro, Axe, and a mixture of Brazilian rhythms and salsa beats. Admission is free before 21:00 and EUR 5 after that.
* Songs of Praise, a Rock Karaoke is taking place every Sunday from 21:00 in The Village in Wexford Street, Dublin 2. www.getpraise.com
* The Burning Effigies are playing afrobeat, jazz, funk and soul every Sunday from 23:00 in Turk’s Head in Parliament Street. www.turkshead.ie
* Gardiner Street Gospel Mass in St. Francis Xavier Church at the top of Gardiner Street near the junction with Dorset Street every Sunday at 19:30. Everybody is welcome independent from your level of religiousness. www.gardinerstreetgospelchoir.com
* Ballymun Gospel Choir Mass at 19:00 in Vir gin Mary Church, Shangan Road, Ballymun.

WEEKEND EVENTS
If you are just looking for Sunday events, please check the event list for Saturday as well. A good few events are taking place on Saturday AND Sunday, but it wouldn’t make sense to list them twice.

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CINE-CAFE – MOTHER REILLY’S, RATHMINES
Howard Linnane’s Irish movie screening night Cine-Café (an evening of short films) and Pint & Picture (full feature film screening) are back. These two programmes take place on alternating weeks with the next event taking place on Mon 07 Dec at 19:00. The venue is Mother Reilly’s in Rathmines, Dublin 6 (Uppercross House Hotel, 30 Upr Rathmines Road (opposite Tesco)). Because there can be changes to the start time depending on other events in the pub, it would does make sense to ring Howard on 085-1351822 to confirm the start time.

KILMAINHAM ARTS CLUB – NOVEMBER MEETING
The Kilmainham Arts Club will meet on Mon 07 Dec at the Patriot’s Inn, Kilmainham from 19:30-23:00. The line up includes a short film screenings of work by Enda Flynn, Paola Catizone and Joey McGowan, photographs by Peter Mirolo, paintings by Francis Devoy, illustrations and dancing cabaret by Monique Van Der Pool and performance work by Lisa-Marie Johnston, as well as music by Conor Byrne, Dermot Ryan and Jason B.Badd. Admission free, all welcome. www.patriotsinn.com/entertain.html

REGULAR MONDAY EVENTS
* Every Mon from 20:00-22:00 in Bewley’s Cafe Theatre, 78 Grafton Street, the recently-formed music collective the ‘Lazy Band’ is playing roots, trad and folk songs from Ireland, England, America and anything else they like. Admission is free and the bar serves during the show. Some people order up pizzas from downstairs. Laid-back atmosphere, unplugged and informal. www.myspace.com/thelazyband
* ‘Hugh Cooney Don’t Like Monday’, a cabaret and live visual performance by Hugh Cooney, will take place every Monday night from 20:30 at The Pygmalion, South William Street, Dublin 2 (formerly Ba Mizu in Powerscourt Shopping Centre). Admission free. www.myspace.com/hughcooneycomotions
* From 21:00 in the International Bar, Wicklow Street: The Glór Sessions feature acoustic singer-songwriters, comedy, spoken word and poetry hosted by Stephen James Smith. Entry is free. www.stephenjamessmith.com/Glor.html
* From 21:30 a traditional Irish music session is taking place in Kennedy’s Pub in Drumcondra. Admission is free.
* From 22:00, the front bar of Whelans is the venue for the Open Mic event “Acoustic Nightmares Night”, organised by the band The Mighty Stef and some members from The Last Tycoons. This is a free event. www.facebook.com/pages/THE-MIGHTY-STEF/17575454643
* Upbeat Generation is playing Soul/Funk/Rock Covers in The Mezz, 24/25 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, D2 from 22:00. Later: DJ Rasheed. Admission is free.

———Tuesday————————

TABLE TOP PHOTOGRAPHY – SEMINAR
DML invite to a free seminar “An Introduction to Table Top Product Photography” with Ronnie Norton on Tues 08 Dec at the DML Showrooms. If you wish to attend this event contact maitlobowens@dml.ie, stating which session you wish to attend Morning Session 10:00-12:30 or Afternoon Session 13:30 –16:00 www.dml.ie

STREET ACTION TO SUPPORT INDEBTED PEOPLE
“Bearing Witness: Take a Stand for Indebted People Everywhere” is the headline for a protest. The Debt and Development Coalition Ireland in taking action to end Ireland’s support for the IMF and “call on Brian Cowen to support the cancellation of unjust debts for impoverished countries” and you are invited as well. The location is outside the Dáil, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 on Tues 08 Dec from 11:00. www.debtireland.org

FAMILY DAY
Family Day takes place in Dublin City on Tues 08 Dec. On this day families are invited to come in to Dublin city and avail of entertainment, cultural activities and special discounts in Dublin shops.
It’s a day full of fun an excitement for all the family starting with the opening of the live crib for Christmas at the Mansion House with a live performance by St. Mary’s Secondary School Choir, from Glasnevin.
That will be followed by a variety of entertainment taking place on South King Street, Dublin 2, from 12:00 including a “Buckin Reindeer”, balloon modeling, face painting, performers and much more!
Make your way from Grafton Street to O’ Connell Street – keeping an eye out for the Christmas Carol Singer – who will have treats for anyone who finds them! Watch out for special shopping offers where you see the “Family Day” sign. And then finally down to Georges’ Dock where we have a special treat for all ages!
In addition there will be a puppet show taking place in Powerscourt Shopping Centre, discounted family rates into the Wax Museum Plus and Dublin Castle,

FAMILY DAY AT MUSICMAKER
The Dublin City Business Improvement District (BID) has teamed up with Musicmaker in 29 Exchequer Street for a free day of musical workshops on Tues 08 Dec from 11:00. The event is organised by the Dublin City BID as part of Family Fun Day in the city, and is the top event this year for up and coming young Irish musicians.
“All three floors of the Dublin rock institution will be heaving with activity as a full programme of educational musical workshops are planned for the day. The free event-packed day will feature drumming and percussion workshops, both electric and acoustic guitar demos as well as home recording tips from top musical experts. Some of the leading names from the Irish music industry will give talks on the day, while you will also be given the chance to rock ‘out’, as a selection of live bands take to the Musicmaker stage to entertain the crowds. A host of raffle prizes are also up for grabs. While the first 100 guests to register in store on the day will be entered into a draw to win an Electrical Guitar starter pack! Tune into Phantom 105.2 on the day to hear Michelle Doherty broadcast live from the store between 10:30-14:30.
The workshops are free and are suitable for aspiring musicians of all ages; pre-booking musicmakerlive@gmail.com or 01-8994017 is advisable.
11:00: Recording technology workshop with Cathal Molloy of Littlewood studios
12:00: Samba and Latin Percussion workshop with Simeon
14:00: An introduction to jazz with Conor Guilfoyle
15:00: Modern guitar performance with Mal O’Brien
www.myspace.com/musicmakerdublin

A THRESHOLD CHRISTMAS CAROL
Wolfe Tone Square, beside Jervis Street Shopping Centre will be the venue for a fundraising event for Threshold. The performance will take place on Tues 08 Dec from 12:45. The Garda Band and The Army Band are going to play Christmas music. This day of carols & Christmas music is to raise vital funds to prevent homelessness in Ireland. www.threshold.ie

NEVEN MAGUIRE – EASON’S BOK SIGNING
Neven Maguire will be in Eason’s, O’Connell Street, Dublin on Tues 08 Dec 2009 at 14:00. www.eason.ie/events/upcoming

LUAS DOCKLANDS LAUNCH
The Luas Docklands (Line C1) Red Line Extension will open for passenger services on Tuesday 08 December 2009 at 15:00. To mark this day, the Docklands RPA are inviting you to join in the celebrations at a number of free events:
* George’s Dock – Face Painters, Balloon Modellers and sneak preview of Docklands 12 Days of Christmas Festival
* Mayor Square / NCI – Black Raven Pipe Band and Dublin Gospel Choir
* Spencer Dock – Vintage Tram and Festive Cheer
* The Point – Live Entertainment
The Luas Docklands service is free on 08 Dec and on board you will be entertained by Carol Singers and along the line by Stilt Walkers as well as other entertainers.
www.ddda.ie/index.jsp?p=94&n=105&a=1495

OUR YEAR WITHOUT OIL – DUBLIN SOUTH GREEN FILM SCREENNG
A Special pre-Copenhagen Film Screening with Eamon Ryan and Director John Webster will take place on Tues 08 Dec from 19:00-22:00 in Movies (Screen 5) at Dundrum, Dundrum Town Centre, Dundrum, D14. The film is called “Our Year Without Oil” Tickets are on a first come first served basis so please do try to get there early. If you need any further information contact 01 2995513. www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=188552435911

YEATS LECTURE – NATIONAL LIBRARY
The lecture “Yeats, music and the psaltery” will take place on Tues 08 Dec at 19:00 in the Seminar Room in the National Library in Kildare Street. Admission is free; booking is not required. “In the fourth lecture of the series Object Lessons: Yeats in Focus , Professor Harry White (UCD) will discuss Yeats’ interest in the psaltery and the chanting of poetry. Yeats’ psaltery is December’s Object of the Month and will feature in guided tours of the exhibition during the month. www.nli.ie/en/list/current-events.aspx?article=f13e2680-1d4a-47ae-a6c9-b334cf3b1571

REGULAR TUESDAY EVENTS
* Open Mic Night with The Last Tycoons in O’Donoghues on Suffolk Street every Tueas from 20:00. It’s free and anyone can get up, sing a song or do whatever they like. www.facebook.com/pages/ODonoghues-Open-Mic/71834618844
* In the Bankers Inn on Trinity Street (off Dame Street) at 21:30: An acoustic singer-songwriter session hosted by Dave Murphy. A contribution is requested but not required. This is a listening club so is very quiet and features a lot of experienced songwriters trying out new material. www.myspace.com/davemurphyandfriends
* White Chocolate is playing Rock Covers from 22:00 in The Mezz, 24/25 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, D2

———Wednesday———————-

BUDGET DAY
On Wednesday 09 Dec the government will announce the Budget for 2010 to us. Without a doubt taxes will go up and services will go down and without a down EVERYBODY will find something to complain about. That’s totally normal and will not change anything. If you want to get an update on the announcements, check the websites www.irishtimes.com and www.rte.ie for comprehensive information. You can watch the Budget announcement live as well on www.rte.ie if you have nothing better to do. ;-)

BUDGET DAY PROTESTS
The Dail (Irish Parliament) will be surrounded by protesters on Wednesday. It is all a little inefficient because a) the protesters don’t know yet for certain what the budget contains and b) once it is announced the modifications after the deed will probably be quite small. So, protesting before MIGHT have a bit of an impact. Protesting on the day, after all decisions are made is maybe not the smartest approach. One grouping is already inviting to a “Reverse the Cuts Make the Rich Pay” protest at 17:00 on Wednesday (www.indymedia.ie/article/94987) another one is protesting at 13:00, before the announcement, against the “savage cuts” (www.indymedia.ie/article/94991)

ECONOMIC CRISIS EXPLAINED – SEMINAR
“What In The World Is Happening? Understanding Local & Global Dimensions of the Economic Crisis” is the title of a free one-day training workshop for “community development workers, community educators, community sector volunteers, CE workers, board members and anyone else actively involved in the community sector” on Wed from 10:00-16:00. It is possible that some of the protesters or activists would benefit from this training. The seminar is provided by the Lourdes Youth and Community Services and is free. All information for registration etc is here www.indymedia.ie/article/94995

THE BERLIN WALL 1961-1989 – FILM SERIES – DCU
From 07 Oct -16 Dec, the German Department of the (SALIS) at Dublin City University (DCU) presents a film series about the “Berlin Wall 1961-1989” in co-operation with the Goethe-Institut Irland. All films will be screened in Original language with English subtitles. The venue is DCU in Glasnevin in the School of Applied Language and Intercultural Studies, Room C124. www.goethe.de/ins/ie/dub/kue/en5067693v.htm
The last films in the series is on Wed 16 Dec 15:00: Das deutsche Kettensägenmassaker/The German Chainsaw Massacre

RHA LECTURE SERIES, DUBLIN
The Royal Hibernian Academy is inviting to a series of lectures by the RHA’s artist Members and Honorary Members. There are a limited number of spaces available on selected lectures before Christmas. The lectures still with availability are:
+ Louis Marcus HRHA on 16 December
There is no admission fee and the remaining spaces will be offered on a first come, first serve basis. Lectures will begin at 17:30 in the Friends Room of the RHA, Gallagher Gallery, 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2. For further information or to see the full lecture series listings, check www.royalhibernianacademy.ie/html/educate/educate_lecture.html

FILM SCREENING – INSITUTO CERVANTES
The Instituto Cervantes will screen the film “La flaqueza del Bolchevique” by Manuel Martín Cuenca (2003) (Spanish with English subtitles) on Wed 09 Dec. Admission is free and the screening starts at 18:30 in the Instituto Cervantes in Lincoln House, Lincoln Place, near the Nassau Street entrance of the National Gallery. dublin.cervantes.es/FichasCultura/Ficha59937_16_2.htm

WHERE ART & SCIENCE COLLIDE – PUBLIC TALK – TRINITY COLLEGE
TRIARC & The Department of the History of Art, Trinity College Dublin invite you to attend a talk by Dr. Michael John Gorman entitled ‘Where Art and Science Collide: The World of the Linder Gallery (Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi)’. The lecture will take place on Wed 09 Dec 2009 in the Uíchadaín Theatre Room, 2041B at 18:30 in the Arts Block, TCD. Admission Free. www.tcd.ie/Secretary/Communications/Noticeboard/data/14560.html

LEADER CULT IN MODERN EURPOEAN DICTATORSHIPS – TALK
A public lecture in European history is taking place on 09 Dec from 18:30 in the European Union House, 18 Dawson Street. Jan C. Behrends (Wissenschaftszentrum, Berlin) will talk about “The Leader Cult in Modern European Dictatorships: A Typology of Charismatic Rule in Russia, Italy and Germany”. www.tcd.ie/Secretary/Communications/Noticeboard/data/14609.html

DIALOGUE WITH THE DEVIL: DILEMMA FOR PEACEMAKERS – TALK
The Publinc Talk “Dialogue with the Devil: Dilemmas for Peacemakers” will take place on Wed 09 Dec from 19:00 in the Synge Theatre, Arts Block, Trinity College. The event is hosted by David Bloomfield, Chief Executive of the Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation in conjunction with the Irish School of Ecumenics. www.tcd.ie/Secretary/Communications/Noticeboard/data/14561.html

REGULAR WEDNESDAY EVENTS:
* CoCo Markets at Docklands. Every Wed from 15 Apr-28 Aug from 12:00-14:30 a CoCo food market is taking place at Excise Walk in the IFSC. www.dublindocklands.ie/index.jsp?p=94&n=341&i=26
* The “Havana International Language Exchange” is taking place every Wed from 17:30-19:30 in Havana Tapas Bar in George’s Street. The majority of people there are Spanish or English-speaking, but French, Italians, Polish and Chinese are sometimes coming to and everybody is welcome to meet for a chat to improve your Spanish or English.
* “The Zodiac Sessions” is a regular open mic event from 20:30 in Bruxelles (between Grafton Street and Westbury Hotel) for unsigned musicians. Admission is free and there is a different line-up every week. www.thezodiacsessions.com/
* “The Song Room” is another open mic event. It takes place in The Globe in George’s Street at 20:30 on SOME Wednesdays. The frequency got less predictable in recent weeks/months and you should check the website before going. www.myspace.com/thesongroom
* Traditional Irish Music Session in Hedigan’s (The Brian Boru) in Phibsborough from 21:30 every Wednesday. If you play an instrument you are especially welcome (all levels are welcome).
* Seven Deadly Skins are playing Reggae/Ska Covers from 22:00 with DJ Dotsie later. The Mezz, 24/25 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, D2. Admission is free.

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12 DAY OF CHRISTMAS – DOCKLANDS CHRISTMAS MARKET
The “12 Day of Christmas” market starts today with two days of “preview days” on Thursday and Friday. Opening hours are from 12:00-20:00 every day. The market takes place next to the chq building at George’s Dock in the IFSC. www.dublindocklands.ie/12daysofchristmas/index.jsp?p=0&n=504&a=0

LOVE MUSIC HATE RACISM – OPEN MIC
The second LoveMusic HateRacism (LMHR) open mic event will take place on Thus 10 Dec (20:00) in the basement of Le Cirk Bar, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2. Musicians from any background style or genre are encouraged to bring their instruments, plug in, play and enjoy the night with a drink on LMHR. Any musicians wishing to get involved in the night, simply email artists@lmhrireland.com with a brief bio and links to some tracks. Preference will be given to those who email as spaces are limited – but just turning up is ok as well. Admission is free for all. On Thursday there are some special guests at the event: Fiach, Stace Gill, Colin Scallan and more. I have heard “Fiach” recently and they are really really good! The Groovalization DJ’s will be taking over the basement after the LMHR event. www.myspace.com/thelmhrsessionsdublin

REGULAR THURSDAY EVENTS:
* A weekly pub quiz is taking place in Peadar Kearneys, Dame Street every Thursday. Register from 19:00. There is no charge.
* Open Mic Night – Lucan County Bar. Set-up and run by Ian Smith, who is a friend of mine, this event will take place every last Thursday in the month at 20:00. The venue is the 1st floor of the Lucan County Bar (on the grounds of the Lucan Spa Hotel on the N4). www.lucanspahotel.ie/ENG/map.html
* Quiz Night in The Lotts Cafe Bar, 9 Lower Liffey St, Dublin 1. Every Thurs a quiz night with great prizes is taking place at 20:00/20:30 depending on football. Participation is free.
* “Thirsty Thursday” Open Mic Night from 21:00 in the Mullingar House in Chapelizod Village. www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=111621257112
* The Bionic Rats play live Reggae and Ska every Thursday in Turk’s Head from 22:00. Admission is free. www.turkshead.ie
* The Poor Boys play Rock Covers from 22:00 in The Mezz, 24/25 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, D2. Later: DJ Tim. Admission is free.

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THE TRAVEL DEPARTMENT CHRISTMAS CHORAL EVENING
The travel agency “The Travel Department” is inviting to a Christmas Choral Evening on Fri 11 Dec (19:00-21:00) in the Pepper Canister Church in Mount Street Crescent, Dublin 2. It will be am evening of carols and song with the Kathyrn Smith Singers Choir. The night will begin with a drinks reception and The Travel Department will be collecting donations for the Palna Orphanage in India.Admission is free, but a ticket will be required for entry. Please reserve a place by calling (01) 637 1600 or email info@thetraveldepartment.ie specifying the number of tickets required. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come first-serve basis.

4 TOP SHOW – SUGAR CLUB
The 4 Top Show is a new monthly live house music night in the Sugar Club (Leeson Street, Dublin 2) on the second Friday of each month from 23:00. The next event will take place on Fri 11 Dec 09. The main features will be resident dj’s Mad Lime and Greg with accompanyment from Giovani Viskardi and Jason Williams on drums, Wooke on sax and Barry McAlister on Irish Flute. There will also be photography and graphic art from up and coming as well as established Irish artists on show. Admission is free. www.thesugarclub.com/what-is-on.html

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This section contains lots of events this week that happen in the future some of them require free tickets and it is mentioned where this is the case. Put the events in your diary and for the ticketed events hurry to request your tickets:

MICKEY HARTE TALK – NATIONAL LIBRARY
Mickey Harte will be in the National Library on Mon 14 Dec at 20:00. Admission is free but booking is essential. “Mickey Harte is the current and most successful manager of the Tyrone Senior Football team and has so far led them to three All-Ireland titles, three Ulster titles, one National League and four Dr McKenna Cups. Harte is well known as one of the most shrewd tacticians in the game today. Growing up in the townland of Glencull, Mickey Harte’s philosophy and faith lie at the core of Tyrone’s success. He is a quiet, humble and deeply spiritual man, which brings its own set of ethics to bear on his outlook.” Booking for this event will open on Wednesday 24 November. Call (01) 6030277 to reserve up to two places.
www.nli.ie/en/list/current-events.aspx?article=168de8f3-127e-44ca-963b-1d88d49e097f

CHRISTMAS WITH THE CELTIC TENORS
“A Christmas Evening with the Celtic Tenors” is the theme of an event that takes place on Fir 18 and Sat 19 Dec at 20:00 in Farmleigh House in Phoenix Park. Celebrate Christmas at Farmleigh by joining Matthew, Daryl and James as they serenade you with a mixture of tenor classics and a selection of their favourite Christmas songs. Admission is by ticket only and all applications must be received by 12:00 on Fri 11 Dec. To apply for entry to the draw please go to www.farmleigh.ie/culturalevents/currentevents/christmas2009/celtictenors/#d.en.12466 (Due to demand only winners will be notified by e-mail.)

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INSTANT MBNA MONEY TRANSFER
I have a MBNA Credit Card and got a mail during the week telling me about an offer: “MBNA Money Transfers, delivering money to your current account. … A money transfer is when you transfer money from your MBNA Credit Card to your current account. It gives you instant access to cash and how you decide to spend the money is up to you.” is what I was told. Hmm, instant money transfer? That sounds to good to be true in the Irish banking system. And it is: A little further down, in a Step-by-Step explanation, it says “Your transfer will be processed within 5 to 7 working days.” :-( That means it will be processed by MBNA within 5-7 days, then it will take another few days until the receiving bank gets it. Instant?? I don’t think so! They probably send cheques by post or by mail pigeon and nothing has changed for years: www.askaboutmoney.com/showthread.php?t=29461

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Has it ever happened to you that someone who you met by coincidence felt that he/she is so much better and smarter than you and needed to rub it in? And did you feel like you would like to pull each finger nail out of his/her hand individually with hot prongs/pliers? I felt like that this evening and pulling out fingernails would have been on the nicer side of the treatments I was thinking of! May the karma “reward” him appropriately for his deeds! :-S

–Joerg

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This Event Guide (the “Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)”) is an Event Guide with a difference. It covers mostly free events based on the thinking that free events deserve additional support and that non-free events have the money to pay for advertisement. The Guide is a _guide_ and not just a listing and is therefore at times quite extensive. It is sent for free to anybody who is interested and if you want to be added to the mailing list or know somebody who would like to receive this guide, just send a mail to dublineventguide@gmail.com with the Subject “Subscribe”.
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BTW: I am not paid or otherwise rewarded for compiling and distributing this Event Guide it is purely a hobby so your donations are needed: www.perfectresults.info/donation.htm. Advertisement in or sponsorship of the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) is possible and very welcome, please contact me for more information.
Please note: The Dublin Event Guide (for Free Event) is not related or connected to the former fortnightly printed publication “the event guide” that you found until December 2008 in pubs and other venues.
Copyright 2009 by Joerg Steegmueller.
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