Cork Lifelong Learning Festival 2010
Published on: Sunday, 28 March 2010
The Cork Lifelong Learning Festival, which runs from the 22nd - 28th March, promotes and celebrates learning of all kinds and is organised by the Learning Forum, set up under the Cork City Development Board to address the key theme of
CIT Events:
Monday
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10am–12.30pm and 2pm-4.30pm CIT's Blackrock Castle Observatory Learn about a new planet – workshop for adults Discover a strange new planet in this light-hearted workshop, which outlines how we have studied & explored our solar system. Ample free parking. Booking essential. Call Frances McCarthy 435 7917 or email info@bco.ie Repeated daily all week. 2.30pm – 3.30pm Meeting Room 1, Student Centre, CIT Bishopstown Campus Learn about Science & Health The Access Service Science for Life Project Officer Dr Sharon Lawton tells you about microbiology, health, hygiene & the human defence system, with particular emphasis on Swine Flu. Includes an interactive session on disease transmission. Reserve your place & parking, call Sharon: T: 4335108 or M: 0879564937 or email: sharon.lawton@cit.ie 8.30pm –9.30pm Room G45, CIT Cork School of Music, Union Quay Try a little Samba Everyone is welcome to an open rehearsal with CIT Carnival Samba. The group performs regularly at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, at concerts in venues such as City Hall & here and at outdoor events around the city. Feel free to join in playing some exciting Brazilian percussion music. No previous experience necessary. Info: Director Stephen Kelly M: 0860648363 |
Tuesday
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9.30am – 1pm Cork Institute of Technology Open morning for Mature Students Thinking of going to college? Then come along to see what’s on offer at CIT for mature students. Tea/coffee on arrival, followed by a choice of ‘taster’ lectures. Tour of the campus, information on student supports, fees, grants. Booking required, as numbers limited. Organised by Access Office. Info: Sinéad O’Neill, Mature Student Officer T: 4335109 or Deirdre Creedon, Access Officer T:4335140 2pm–3pm > See Monday for details CIT's Blackrock Castle Observatory Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday at 1.10pm CIT Cork School of Music, Union Quay Free lunchtime concert Degree course students perform in the Concourse. |
Wednesday
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2pm–3pm > See Monday for details CIT's Blackrock Castle Observatory Learn about a new planet – workshop for adults CIT Cork School of Music, Union Quay at 1.10pm Free lunchtime concert Degree course students perform in the Concourse. |
Thursday 25th March |
SHOP & LEARN > 10am - all day Meeting Room 1, Student Centre, CIT Bishopstown Campus. You Get What You Give CIT’s Access Service enlisted the expertise of Graffiti Theatre Company to deliver this drama workshop for Transition Year. It asks students to look into the opportunities available to them and how, in order to take advantage of them, they must make choices which suit their abilities & interests. The workshop is offered to the linked secondary schools in the city. Info: Deirdre or Louise, Access Office: T: 433 5140 or 433 5139. 2pm–3pm > See Monday for details CIT's Blackrock Castle Observatory Learn about a new planet – workshop for adults 6.30pm CIT Crawford College of Art & Design Sharman Crawford St Opening of Visual Education Exhibition This evening come to the opening of an exhibition of work produced by students on evening courses at the college. It includes life drawing, photography, stained glass, textiles, ceramics. Exhibition continues 9am – 5pm daily until April 1. Info: Ed Kuczaj T: 4335246 |
Friday
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CIT Cork School of Music at 1.10pm CIT's Blackrock Castle Observatory Learn about a new planet – workshop for adults 1.30pm – 4pm CIT Crawford College of Art & Design, Sharman Crawford St Learn about Courses & Careers The Department of Art Therapy & Continuing Visual Education invites you to an open afternoon at the college, to find out about courses available, with presentations on working as an Art Therapist & Arts Facilitator. Courses: Arts in Group Facilitation, Arts in Participation, Principles & Theory of Art Therapy (Foundation), MA in Art Therapy. Info: Ed Kuczaj T: 4335246 – M: 0879967718 |
Saturday
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11am -12.30pm and 3pm - 4.30pm CIT's Blackrock Castle Observatory Learn about a new planet – workshop for adults 8pm Curtis Auditorium, CIT Cork School of Music, Union Quay. Festival Gala Concert Presented by Dr Evelyn Grant of Cork Music Works, Cork Pops Orchestra & RTÉ Lyric FM. A feast of music, song & dance - with the Barrack Street Band (Conductor: Captain Brian Prendergast); The Voices of Cork; Knocknaheeny Youth Music Project; Prizewinning instrumentalists from CIT Cork School of Music; Dance from Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa; ‘Rob the Nation’ (Ballyphehane Youth Group); and more. Admission free – Tickets available from Reception at City Council Offices, Angelsea St. Info: T: 492 4596 |
Sunday
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2pm–3pm > See Monday for details Stack Theatre, CIT Cork School of Music, Union Quay. Crossbones - Jazz in the Stack Lovers of jazz are invited to celebrate the recent CD release by the acclaimed trombone duo Crossbones, featuring Eoghan Kelly and Paul Frost on trombones, with rhythm section – Phil Collins (keyboard), Deirdre Frost (bass) & Steve Kelly (drums). www.crossbonesjazz.com |
