very composedThe very first Printing House Festival of New Musicgets under way today in the Printing House, Trinity College Dublin
Over two days, nine performances will showcase the talents of new composers from here and abroad. Highlights include American pianist Matthew McCright and Irish vocal group Bulraga. Tickets €6 and €15. www.printinghousefestival.org.
multimedia magic PSP&Meis an exhibition of original work by Celestine Cooney, Daddy, D1, Delicious 9 and Debbie Paul in online fashion, photography, animation, music and graphic design that goes on show in Filmbase in the Curved Street Building in Temple Bar from November 30th . . . an appropriate use of that much neglected building.
new wind Eimear McGeown, the 23-year-old flautist from Craigavon, Co Down who won this year's Accenture Camerata Young Musician award, has her solo debut on Wednesday at the National Concert Hall, 8pm. Tickets €15 from 01-4170000 or www.nch.ie
old favourites The Wizard of Ozis soon to be re-released on DVD, and on Monday at the National Concert Hall in Dublin, the mindless Scarecrow and the heartless Tin Man make an appearance for an evening of family favourites (call 01-4170077). In Belfast, Pinocchio comes to life from Tuesday at Lyric Theatre (call 048-90381081), while Sleeping Beauty rises from her slumber at the Helix from Wednesday (www.thehelix.ie).
made by handAt Dunboyne Castle today, food and craft artisans - all members of the Leader group from Meath, Westmeath and Louth - will have an abundance of edible gifts on offer throughout the day. Elsewhere, the Island Arts Centrein Lisburn, Co Down is but one craft gallery opening its Christmas show next week (for details, call 048-92509254).
more for kids Drawing with Scissorsand A Christmas Carolare just two of the events for kids organised by Children and Youth Arts @ Draíochtin Blanchardstown from Friday and throughout the festive season.
The programme is packed and includes an introduction to the art of Henri Matisse, storytelling by Niall de Búrca, dance performed by Ballet Ireland and carol singing by New Dublin Voices. Between participating, exploring and watching, there shouldn't be a dull moment (call 01-8852622).
Don't forget to book now for the Russian State Balletat the Point, from December 15-18th (www.ticketmaster.com) or The Messiahat the Pro-Cathedral on December 18th (01-8745441).