DayOut.ie on Ireland AM
DayOut.ie was delighted to be invited to Ireland AM studios to talk about family days out.
The lovely Niamh from DayOut was on the couch to highlight World Book Day events happening in Sligo for the weekend of 8th-9th of March 2014
Sligo’s 2nd Annual Book festival for Children
Calling all book-lovers to Sligo’s second annual book festival for children this March!
Thursday 06 March – Sunday 10 March 2014
Opening Thursday 06 March
6pm: Festival launch with a unique exhibition of books created at The Model by children and Kids’ Own
DayOut.ie on Ireland AM Three of Sligo’s leading cultural organisations have come together for a second year to host the Sligo Children’s Book Festival, celebrating family literacy and creativity of parents and young children. The Hawk’s Well Theatre, The Model arts centre and Kids’ Own Publishing Company have created an action-packed festival featuring music, theatre, puppetry , storytelling, arts, a book factory and lots more fun filled book related events!
The Second Children’s Book Festival opens on Thursday, 6th March at 6 pm, at The Model with a book launch and exhibition of work created by children from The Kids’ Own Book Press, followed by a series of exciting events throughout the weekend at venues throughout Sligo.
We ‘?’ Books: Hawks Well Theatre
On Friday 7th March, the Festival will celebrate World Book Day 2014 with three of Ireland’s favourite children’s authors who will be visiting Sligo as part of the We ‘?’ Books tour. Join Oisin McGann, Celine Kiernan and Sarah Webb at the Hawk’s Well for a morning of book-themed fun as they celebrate their favourite books. A pop-up book shop will be provided by Liber and there will be a chance to get books signed on the day.
Friday 7 March, 10.30am
For 5th and 6th classes. €3
Book Toons – Mini Proms: Hawks Well Theatre
A wonderful event for all the family, join Anything Goes as they celebrate the wonder of books and music in this special show for all the family. Dave, Eddie, Kieran, Sinead and Tonto will perform a selection of our favourite songs from children’s books. Sing along to family favourites such as the Bare Necessities from The Jungle Book, Somewhere over the Rainbow, (The Wizard of Oz), and Under the Sea (The Little Mermaid).
Early booking advised
Sat 8 March //3.30 pm//Hawk’s Well Theatre All ages//€12/€6 (for under12s)/€30 (families)
Kids’ Own Book Factory: The Model
Kids’ Own hosts another whirlwind of bookmaking at The Model, Sligo. Join this hive of industry; power the production line with your imagination and creative ideas! Get inspired and create your very own book with artists Naomi Draper and Orla Kenny!
Booking is essential. Please contact The Model.
School Workshops Fri 7th
9.30am (Junior Infants)//12.30pm (2nd Class)
Family Workshops//Sat 8th
10am (5 yrs + parents)//2pm (6/7 yrs + parents)
Family Workshops//Sun 9th
10am (5 yrs + parents)//2pm (8 yrs)
All workshops are 2 hours long//€5 per child
Theatre Lovett Presents – Mr Foley, The Radio Operator: Hawk’s Well Theatre
Theatre Lovett invite you into a world of radio waves and slapstick comedy in their hilarious and heart-breaking new show Mr. Foley, the Radio Operator. Join Louis Lovett as he conjures characters and chapters full of charm from Mr. Foley’s past.
Sun 9 March//3pm & Mon 10 March//10am & 12pm//Hawk’s Well Theatre
Age 6+//€8/€6 (for under12s)/€25 (families)
Custard Pie Puppet Company Presents – Rumpelstiltskin: The Model
Custard Pie bring us their own characteristic portrayal of this Grimm’s fairy-tale classic! The miller’s daughter must prove to the King her alchemic ability to weave straw into gold. Adapted and directed by Conor Lambert, it promises to surprise and enchant.
Sun 9 March//1pm// The Model
€7/Rumpelstiltskin
€15/€12 (for kids): Brunch special with theatre ticket served from noon at The Model Café
Story-Time with Emily: The Model
Join us at The Model on Saturday 8th March for an afternoon of storytelling with Emily. Sessions in English and as Gaeilge. All Ages/Free. Contact The Model for more details.
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