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Ten Things You Might Not Know About the Strand
The last remaining link back to cinema's golden age in Northern Ireland celebrates its 80th anniversary this week -
All Through The House
Though drawn out, a superb cast and an intricate plot help Judith King's festive farce break with tradition, making it the feel-good hit of the winter -
A Not So Lyttle Year
Ahead of a closing showcase in Derry, musical Renaissance man David Lyttle looks back on the highs and highs of his year in residence at the Nerve Centre -
A Legenderry New Space for Artists
The Warehouse Gallery will provide a contemporary and commercial platform to showcase the creative energy in the North West and beyond -
An Evening with Ian Rankin
The acclaimed author on why his latest release isn't 'really a Rebus novel', as the retired detective moves out on his own in the Scottish capital -
Belfast Literature - December 2015
A round-up of the best literary events, readings and festivals taking place throughout the next month -
Late Night Art - December 3
Belfast's public galleries open to 9pm on the first Thursday of the month with exciting artist talks, exhibition launches and more -
Belfast Theatre - December 2015
The best musical, drama and dance productions taking place on stages across Belfast throughout the next month -
Dawn Crothers Paints a Smile on Belfast Children's Hospital
The fine artist has brightened up the medical institution's Cancer and Haematology Unit with a series of donated works -
Troubles Over The Bridge
New memoir tells of late actor Jimmy Ellis' fight against theatre censorship in 1950s Belfast. Listen to an extract read by longtime friend Adrian Dunbar -
Out to Lunch Sets the Menu for 2016
The bespoke Belfast arts festival is back to lift spirits in the New Year with three weeks of cultural nourishment -
Home Is Where the Art Is
New Ulster Museum exhibition charts 300 year evolution of household furniture and interior design -
Culture NI Christmas Gift Guide
Beat the Black Friday frenzy with our hand-picked selection of locally-sourced stocking fillers -
Life's No Drag for William Caulfield
The Lurgan comic reflects on 10 years as Derry's favourite Dame ahead of this year's Millennium Forum panto -
Grand Opera House Announces 2016 Charity
Leading UK organisation will benefit from funds raised at the theatre's winter shows in addition to sponsored outdoor challenges in the New Year -
Sam Burnside Book Launch
Playwright Frank McGuinness and more mark the release of the poet's newest publications with recitals tinged with the significance of recent world events -
U2
For all their waning studio powers, Bono and his merry band still hit the mark on a politically poignant return to Belfast -
Doing Justice to Valberg
Author and solicitor Desmond Doherty on the lauded crime series, and adapting to the big screen, ahead of the launch of its third instalment -
The Women of Juárez
A new screening of Mark McLoughlin's 'Blood Rising' and accompanying exhibition by Brian Maguire reiterates the harrowing plight females have faced for over two decades in the Mexican city -
The One Who Mocks
Impressionist Miles Allen's One Man Breaking Bad condenses all sixty episodes of the revered series into an explosive comedy juggernaut -
This Place
Felix Gonzalez-Torres' mournful works find a new context while encouraging public participation in The MAC's posthumous exhibition -
Leon McCarron Goes With the Flow
The County Derry adventurer on changing perceptions of Iran through a new film tracing his thrilling journey along the country's longest river -
Enchanting Features Come to Light at Mount Stewart Festival
Unique new art installations and bespoke soundscapes will add a new level of ambience to this year's National Trust showcase -
Atlantic Sessions Crash the North Coast
The 'one of a kind' music festival's latest edition brings a host of free performances and special events to venues along Ireland's most breathtaking backdrop -
High Times in Hobart
John Hagan chronicles the lavish exploits of Banbridge mariner Francis Crozier in Tasmania, prior to his doomed voyage into the Arctic -
Insider Chic
Crumlin Road Gaol hosts its first ever fashion show, bringing together local artists and designers for a one-day exhibition in aid of Action Cancer -
Somewhereto_Profiles: Abbie Madden
The Australian-born choreographer on what sets dance apart, taking away the fear of expressive movement and relocating to Belfast for her biggest adventure yet -
Reel Love
BFI and FilmHub NI bring a whirlwind season of romantic classics to screens across Northern Ireland - watch trailers and book tickets now -
Belfast Music - November 2015
There's something for everyone with our guide to Belfast's best gigs happening throughout this month -
Late Night Art - November 5
Belfast's public galleries open to 9pm on the first Thursday of the month with exciting artist talks, exhibition launches and more -
Turandot
NI Opera's contemporary co-production of Puccini’s visceral last work leaves no one on the fence in fulfilling the composer's modern vision -
Derry International Music Festival Announced
Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin unveil details of the inaugural folk and roots-infused programme, welcoming over 250 musicians from across the world to the city in 2016 -
Shakespeare Lives in 2016
British Council's global programme marking 400 years since the playwright's death will include innovative new works by artists in Northern Ireland -
Derry to Host Third International Dance Festival
Echo Echo welcomes a flood of international artists and performers back to the historic City Walls for ten days of exhilarating works -
Mabel
Castlewellan Castle provides the backdrop for Maria Connolly's new heartwarming portrayal of one of its most remarkable residents -
A River Runs Through It
Newly unveiled public art installation and Heritage Celebrations project kick start the regeneration of Belfast's historic Folktown quarter -
Halloween Festivities to be Streamed Live from Derry
City's world famous carnival can be watched from anywhere online this weekend -
Requiem for a Scene
Following the end of Radar, former AU Magazine editor Chris Jones raises a final toast to a golden age for local music -
NI's Most Haunted
Take a whistle-stop tour through our history of ghostly goings-on with legends of paranormal activity across the north -
Brian McGilloway and John Connolly
Two of Ireland's most accomplished crime authors trade literary lessons to mark the double launch of their latest books -
Date Set for Belfast Christmas Market Return
Annual array of seasonal food, drinks and crafts is back at City Hall next month -
The Kitchen
Roysten Abel's hypnotic fusion of culinary and performance art is a sumptuous metaphor for human experience that will inflame the senses -
Nerve Centre to Embark on 2016 Centenary Programme
Organisations working around the cultural heritage of 1916 are encouraged to get involved with the major project marking key anniversaries next year -
Back to the Future Day
How John DeLorean's Belfast-built failure of the motoring industry became an icon of cinema and helped render a family franchise a timeless cultural phenomenon -
Central Belfast: An Historical Gazetteer
Marcus Patton on the task of revising his architectural directory to reflect the city's modern rebirth and the history lying beneath -
Sure, Why Would Ye Not? and Other Irish Turns of Phrase
Fermanagh writer Rodney Edwards gives a flavour of his debut book with ten of the uniquely indigenous expressions that pepper its dialogue -
Top Ten Radar Gigs
Queen's events officer Damian McAdams on the defining nights of the midweek music institution's ten-year run, ahead of its farewell show on October 22 -
SOAK Nominated for Mercury Prize
Derry singer-songwriter named alongside Florence + the Machine, Jamie xx and Aphex Twin on prestigious Album of the Year shortlist -
The Wheels of the World: 300 Years of Uilleann Pipers
From the Famine to the Fureys, Colin Harper leaves few stones unturned in his quest to trace the fortunes of Ireland's 'only' true indigenous instrument -
Soaking In Mydidae
Debut director Rhiann Jeffrey on Prime Cut's Irish premiere of Jack Thorne's candid double-hander about marital tribulations and child loss -
Johnny Crampsie Song and Dance Music Festival
C.R.A.I.C. celebrate twenty years of the traditional music weekend with performances, classes and an audio-visual exhibition at the Alley Theatre -
Derry Gets Vocal for Third Choral Festival
With over two thousand singers lined up across five days, the 'City of Song' will be in full voice for the international festival's third installment -
Read an Extract from The Faerie Thorn
The title story from debut author Jane Talbot's collection of dark fairy tales is the perfect mood setter for Halloween -
Gary Lightbody Announces Belfast Christmas Show
Snow Patrol man plays a special solo acoustic performance at the Waterfront on December 22 -
Verdi via Satellite
Metropolitan Opera to stream the Shakespeare-inspired 'Otello' live from the New York stage to Northern Ireland screens -
Belfast Open Studios 2015
Step inside the creative workspaces of Belfast's visual arts community and witness first-hand the talents behind the exhibitions, showcases and installations -
Pan
Despite an occasionally turgid narrative, Neverland's potential to thrill remains undeniable in Cinemagic's film festival opener -
The Night Alive
Minor character inconsistencies aside, Conor McPherson's play is a furiously paced hacky sack of humour full of exceptional stage performances -
David Lyttle Makes History with MOBO Nod
The Waringstown whiz is the first Irish artist to be nominated in the urban music awards' 20 years -
Local Comic 'Receives' Ringing Endorsements from NI Celebs
Shane Todd reels in the stars in support of his upcoming stand-up show in clever promo clip
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