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TA' HTS PATCHWORK SOCIETY EXHIBITION AT ARTS CENTRE
The annual exhibition by the Western Branch of the Irish Patchwork Society opens this Friday, December 3rd, at Galway Arts Centre, 47 Dominick Street. The exhibition comprises a wide variety of pieces, ranging from large quilts and wall-hangings to smaller, decorative items such as cushions, toys and clothing. Many of the pieces will be for sale, making this exhibition an ideal "hunting ground" in which to track down Christmas presents "with a difference". In conjunction with the exhibition, the Arts Centre will host an illustrated lecture at 47 Dominick Street by Helen Hardesty of the Irish Patchwork Society on the many facts of quilt and patchwork making. This lecture takes place on Saturday, December 11th, at 3.00 p.m. and admission is free. The exhibition itself runs until December 23rd.

Galway Music Group at Arts Centre
Gemshorns, psaltery, crumhorns and glastonbury pipes are just a few of the exotic instruments which will feature in a special Chrtistmas concert that will be given by the Galway Early Music group at Galway Arts Centre, Nun's Island, on Sunday, December 12th at 8.00 p.m.
The group was founded last February by Penny MacBeth, Tracy Harris, Kate MacMaghnuis, Maura O'Croinin and Ann Smith, to perform vocal and in strumental music written before 1600. Their recitals evoke the courtly old world atmosphere of troubadors and minstrals, ladies and lords, feasts and revels. Each member of the group sings and plays several dif ferent i n s t r u m e n t s , in cluding, along with those already mentioned, recorders, fiddles, sym phony (a kind of medieval hurdy-gurdy) and various percussion instruments. Galway Early Music group's concerts are a visual as well as aural feasts, as the group members are attired in histrically accurate period costumes which are made by Penny MacBeth and Maura Croinin, and, as far as possi ble, follow the style of dress which was peculiar to Connacht during the medieval period. Joining Galway Early Music on the night will be two m e m b e r s of Cois Chladaigh, Brendan O'Con nor and Phil L a r k i n . Tickets, for what promises to be a very special concert, can be booked at Galway Arts Centre, 47 Dominick Street (091 65886).

MAR 21ST - APRIL 20TH

The only grey cloud on your horizon is a financial one. Get out of 'the red' by taking a 'black and white' attitude to money. For news regarding an interesting turn up for the books. Telephone 1550 151 256. December is a month of renewed confidence and optimism as old problems are dealt with and put into perspective.
APRIL 21ST - MAY 21ST

Someone needs your assistance this week, but avoid jumping in with the perfect solution. Rather, help this person to help themselves. Letters and documents may prove important. In December, look for opportunities to reconnect with your creative side. Need to know more then telephone the Astroline 1550 151 257.
MAY 22ND - JUNE 21ST

Flying Pigs Blitz Kings Head
It's a blitz! A Flying Pig blitz on the Wizard of Oz! Those madcap Porkers return to The Kings Head with a special Xmas show called " T h e Wizard of O d d " . It opens on Thursday, December 9th, and will run at 1.05 p.m. each day (excluding Sundays) until December 18th. Set in the happy days of World War II, it tells how Dorothy escapes to the Land of Odd to get away from a world at war and the sound of Winston Churchill's voice. But she discovers that even "over the rainbow", there is a secret world of spys, band witches, British Intelligence officers and a Wizard who may or may not be a wiz... Thrill to the performances of the regular cast of inspired lunatics born under the sign of the Pig, thrill yet again to the Kings Head regular musicians, Midnight Special, who will thrill you with such thrilling classics as "Somewhere, Over the Reichstag" and " I f I Only Had Leningrad". It should be a thrilling time in the thrilling Kings Head with thrilling Flying Pigs in their thrilling new play. What a thrill, eh?

TRUDI FRONTS THE MORRISSEY BAND
While Louise Morrissey concentrates on making a full recovery after her recent car accident, 21 year old Trudi Lalor, Ireland's newest country star, is fronting the Louise Morrissey Band for the next couple of months. Trudi, who hails from Mountrath in Co. Laois, has already enjoyed a very successful year in the country music business, and the recent release of her E.P., "Money Talks", has secured extensive airplay on national and local radio stations. Country fans can catch Trudi Lalor and the Louise Mor rissey Band this weekend, on Saturday, December 4th, in Keans of Oranmore.

'A sight for sore eyes' makes your day and brightens your week. Financial matters pick up pace, money is on the move again! Interested in romance? Then telephone the Astroline 1550 151 258 for news of a romantic interlude. Throughout December, be prepared to add strings to your professional bow

At work, at home, at play, be prepared to compromise rather than add to mounting pressures. Emotionally you may be feeling rather delicate. Avoid confrontations and get some space for solitude and relaxation. December is likely to offer a new opportunity that must be given serious consideration. For more details phone the Astroline 1550 151 259.
JULY 24TH - AUGUST 23RD

This is a period of reconciliation and peace-making. Be prepared to shake hands and 'bury the hatchet'. Astrologically, prospects look decidedly favourable. Telephone 1551 151 260 for more updates in relation to career and money. Romantically, December is a month when you get carried away.
AUGUST 24TH - SEPT 23RD

Wonderful Concert by John O'Connor
The music-loving people of Galway City, county and neighbouring counties owe a deep debt of gratitude to Music for Galway for a wonderful night of music last Thursday, November 25th. The "House F u l l " signs were up fr in ternationally acclaimed pianist, John O'Conor.

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Enjoy an evening and promising week when friends and family are supportive. In an important matter, recognise your ability to 'turn the tables'. If currently confused, why not telephone the Astroline 1550 151 261 for astrological clarification especially in relation to love December is peaceful.
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Events oblige you to look in the mirror and to recognise some negative pattern of behaviour. Professionally, opportunities abound of limiting your sights. Social engagements may clash causing a call for allegiance December is an important month for resolving material and emotional difficulties. For more details telephone the Astroline 1550 151 262
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Beware of extravagances when shopping or spending. Control those finances or pay the price! In difficult situations, try not to lose your sense of humour. Professionally, consider decisions carefully. December is a month when you are unlikely to experience any dull moments. For more details telephone the Astroline 1550 151 263.

Your situation allows you to bring out your best qualities and creative abilities, others are impressed. Give yourself some credit too! For astrological information relating to a forthcoming gamble, telephone the Astroline 1550 151 264...you could be on a winner! Through December be selective when making new contacts.
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Communication may be confusing, so be preapred to double-check and pay attention to detail. This week someone in another place is thinking of you. Interest and leisurely pursuits prove positive. December is a month when you must accept a slower pace. Remember "the more haste" is less speed. For more details telephone the Astroline 1550 151 265
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Don't attempt to solve emotional problems by intellectualising them away. Be prepared to confront rather than side-step. With others too, the direct approach is best. Need more details? Then telephone the Astroline 1550 151 266...December sees you turning the tables in an unfair situation.
FEB 20TH - MARCH 20TH

The programme was that which he had played first 25 years ago for his Coming Out Concert, and its con tents ranged from the mid-18th to the mid-20th centuries. The Gothic arches of the Aula Maxima seemd to give a preview of the direction of the evening uplifting, heavenly. No wonder one awe-inspired patroness was heard to ex claim " G o d Almighty" after the Beethoven Sonata. The concert opened with Mozart's Piano Concerto in A Major, with all its wonderful variations, and continued with Beethoven's " A p p a s s i o n a t a " . Then came Chopin's Scherzo No.

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2, Debussy's enchanting, impressionistic Images, and finally the pyrotechnics of Prokofiev's Piano Sonata No.3. For his first encore John O'Conor calmed things down a bit and gave us the lovely, soothing Nocturne in E Flat by Chopin and then finished his brilliant perfor mance with Romance by Sibelius. A night to be remembered. A veritable feast of music at its very best, that left all of us deep ly indebted to John O'Con or and Music for Galway. Go raibh fada buan sibh go leir. M . M . , D.G.

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