Late Night Art and Christmas at The Court House

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Hi Stu,

It's Late Night Art time again and we're delighted to have a brand new exhibition in place. Bangor-based artist Lucy Turner holds an MFA in Fine Art from Ulster University and for the past five years has worked from her small but thriving independent print workshop on Grays Hill. This new body of work explores themes of fake news alongside Lucy’s ongoing love of “other people’s gardens” bringing together interplay of colour, texture and form. Join us for the launch this Thursday from 6.00pm - 9.00pm.

There are ten venues in central Bangor taking part in this month’s Late Night Art so why not make a night of it? Details of venues at latenightart.com

Read on for more info about our Alternative Christmas Market as well as our Christmas at The Court House shows which start next week. Plus keep an eye on our listings for all your favourite Court House regulars.

We hope to see you soon!

Court House Crew

THIS WEEK AT THE COURT HOUSE

ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS MARKET

SAT 29 NOVEMBER • 12.00PM - 6.00PM

Join us and some exciting new traders including artist Lus Mor, sustainable clothing from Ona by Jane McCann, and gift ideas from Becca Calmont Jewellery, Still I Rise Voices Books, and floral arrangements by Claire Phoenix. There will also be familiar faces including Rivet Clothing, Rickydrewapiccy, and A Little Bird Preloved. If you need to do some Christmas shopping, this might just be the place. Pie-Eyed will have delicious festive pies outside and also from our upstairs kitchen for the first time.

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FIRST WEEK OF CHRISTMAS AT THE COURT HOUSE

MICKY BARTLETT

MON 1 DECEMBER • DOORS 7.30PM

Micky Bartlett is one of Northern Ireland’s most celebrated comedians and a favourite of Open House Festival crowds. He's renowned for his quick wit and unfiltered humour. Hailing from Lurgan, Micky has carved out a stellar career in comedy, captivating audiences across the UK, Ireland, and beyond with his relatable stories, razor-sharp punchlines, and endearing honesty. Off-stage, Micky is a regular on popular podcasts and radio shows.

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TONIC CLASSIC FILM CLUB: SCROOGE (1951)

WED 3 DECEMBER • DOORS 7.00PM

Consistently ranked one of the all-time best Christmas movies, the 1951 classic Scrooge stars the incomparable Alistair Sim. The film was directed by Belfast-born cinematic genius, Brian Desmond Hurst. We are delighted to be joined for this event by Hurst's great, great nephew, Allan Esler Smith, an expert on his famous director ancestor. He will provide a fascinating introduction to the movie with exclusive insights.

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TOKYO JAZZ JOINTS

THU 4 DECEMBER • DOORS 7.30PM

Tokyo Jazz Joints is a critically acclaimed project capturing the world of Japanese Jazz listening cafes, known as jazz kissa. Join us for a truly intimate listening experience curated by Philip Arneill, creator and photographer of the Tokyo Jazz Joints project, as he brings his immersive listening event from Belfast's Rattlebag to The Court House Bangor. Philip’s curated events channel the unique spirit of Japan’s subculture of jazz kissa and are always popular.

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THE BOONDOCKS

THU 4 DECEMBER • DOORS 7.30PM

Anthony Toner and Mark Crockard share vocal and guitar duties with Marcus McAuley on acoustic guitar and mandolin. Together they are The Boondocks. Their last Court House show as part of Open House Festival sold out quickly with a crowd keen to hear old school country songs. Hank Williams, Glen Campbell, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Gram Parsons, Merle Haggard, John Prine, and Townes Van Zandt are just some of the artists covered by this incredibly talented band.

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DOGHOUSE SKA

FRI 5 DECEMBER • DOORS 7.30PM

Following their previous sold out shows, Doghouse Ska will return for another raucous night at the Court House. The Belfast-based ten-piece complete with brass section bring buckets of energy and attitude to the stage as they power through classic ska hits from Madness, Bad Manners, The Specials, Selector and many others. You may even hear a little punk and reggae to keep you on your toes. Dust off your Doc Martens and prepare to dance. Support DJ playing ska, reggae and a bit of new wave from 7.30pm – 8.45pm.

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ARMS OF
VENUS DE MILO

SAT 6 DECEMBER • DOORS 7.30PM

Arms of Venus de Milo are one of Northern Ireland’s premier rock cover bands. For over 25 years, they’ve been building a loyal fanbase, playing over five decades’ worth of versatile and energetic covers. You won’t hear the same setlist twice and you’re guaranteed to enjoy a show packed with classic rock anthems from the likes of Led Zeppelin and The Who right through to Guns ‘n’ Roses and Metallica. 'The Arms' go from strength to strength with each show.

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A TRIBUTE TO
JAZZ LEGEND
FREDDIE HUBBARD

SUN 7 DECEMBER • DOORS 2.30PM

From the people that brought you tributes to Herbie Hancock, Roy Hargroves, and Wayne Shorter… A talented jazz quartet will take you on a journey through the works of influential jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard. Zak Irvine (keys), Linley Hamilton (trumpet), Steve Davis (drums) and Rohan Armstrong (bass) will bring Hubbard’s music to life featuring tunes from throughout his career.

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JAH WOBBLE

SUN 7 DECEMBER • DOORS 7.30PM

In February 2024 Jah Wobble received great feedback after one of our best ever Court House shows. ThePunkSite states: "the show has been ‘an event’. One that encompassed a bit of theatre, a lot of banter and a hefty serving of superior musicianship." Jah Wobble and the Invaders of the Heart return next month with their dub reinterpretation of the classic album Metal Box. The legendary bassist and founding member of PiL presents a live performance of the seminal album reworked his way.

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