~ Halloween Carnival Ball ~ from dulcimer to firehouse skank - Comhlámh Anti-Racism Project

dublin | arts and media | event notice Thursday October 19, 2006 14:41 by alice-mary - Comhlámh Anti-Racism Project alicemary at comhlamh dot org Comhlámh, 10 upper Camden Street, Dublin 2 01-4783490

A magical night in the 300yr old Tailors Hall : an eclectic mix of live music, performance and Djs, from trad to hip-hop, from tribal belly-dancing to latin funk: to raise funds for Anti-Racism work

dust off your tentacles and ballgown
for an amazing and unique
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL BALL
FRIDAY 27TH OCTOBER
In the spooky 17th century Tailors Hall..........
Where an extraordinary mix of musicians, djs and performers will be creating a magical night for a great cause.

Comhlámh - the name means solidarity - have been campaigning and lobbying on human rights and global justice issues for 31years. They are hosting this unusual and delightful Halloween Ball to raise funds for their Anti-Racism Project (challenging Racism in Ireland through a wide range of education, awareness -raising advocacy and campaigning activities)

WHEN?
Friday 27th October
9PM to 2AM

WHERE?
The atmospheric surrounds of the Tailors Hall : One of dublins secret places: A 300 year old guildhall hidden in its own ivycovered courtyard in the heart of Dublin

UPSTAIRS:PUMPKIN UP THE JAM
The evening begins with ghostly waltzing to the Slovakian Dulcimer Quartet and then brings you a truly eclectic mix of live music and performance from hip-hop to tribal belly-dancing to Latin funk.

IN THE VAULTS BENEATH:
Comhlámh have summoned together some of Ireland’s most danceable DJs, including Firehouse Skank,Rootical Sound System an DJ Eddie to create their own alchemy and as much heat as the stone walls can take.

IN THE COURTYARD
Tricks and treats!

DRESSING UP!
Costumes, masks and fancy dress are encouraged - and for those who arrive with nothing Halloween makeovers will also be available on the night!

TICKETS
Tickets are a very reasonable and for-a-good-cause 20 euro

We are encouraging people to book in advance as we are hoping this will sell out. To buy your tickets, please contact: Alice-Mary or Francesco at Comhlámh 01 4783490 alicemary@comhlamh.org. Tickets will also be available from some record stores. For further information check out our website www.comhlamh.org