New Performing Arts Center on Coates Lane

louliewan · 16-03-2011 7:30pm #1

Does anyone know anything about the new Arts Centre in Maynooth? Heard there are open mic nights, film nights and story nights there, any one been there? What's the place like?

wonton · 16-03-2011 11:01pm

louliewan wrote: »

Does anyone know anything about the new Arts Centre in Maynooth? Heard there are open mic nights, film nights and story nights there, any one been there? What's the place like?

The facebook page has loads of info

http://www.facebook.com/login/setashome.php?ref=home#!/pages/Creative-Arts-Centre-Maynooth/148642705181189

LeixlipRed · 17-03-2011 12:55pm

Very excited about this! Maynooth's very own semora spraoi without the smelly anarachists :P

irish_goat · 17-03-2011 1:19pm

Cool idea, open mic nights are great and a casual BYOB policy is good.

Just hope it doesn't get all "cliquey".

louliewan · 17-03-2011 1:33pm

Must be the only person not on Facebook...can't get info on the place.Was told that there are a few things goin on there today, might pop in for a gander at it. Hope it does well, much needed to boost the great talent in and around the Maynooth area

LeixlipRed · 17-03-2011 5:09pm

Like the idea of a social space that isn't a pub. Not enough of those in Ireland.

louliewan · 17-03-2011 5:29pm

I thoroughly agree (as a teetoatler myself), nice not to feel odd when you decline alcohol. Talkin to one of the owners/organisers and he wants to get an Irish night started there, stories, music etc, sounds great. Hope they get people to come forward to help with this, not just as a boost for the teanga, but for a bit of 'somethin different'. Here's one who will be there

declan06 · 21-03-2011 11:07am

Boards BYOB some night?

LeixlipRed · 21-03-2011 1:42pm

That's a great idea Declan.

Seren_ · 21-03-2011 8:47pm

declan06 wrote: »

Boards BYOB some night?

Like that idea a lot! Should there be a seperate thread made about it?

jethro081 · 22-03-2011 2:21pm

basically its a general space for running events of any artistc variety, they have a big projector for showing films and such and so far they have been regularly running gigs, open mics and film evenings. there will be art exhibitions and such in the future i believe. and its generally five euro in but you can bring your own drink and what not, so its definitely and affordable alternative.

as to what its like, i really like it, it looks like a classy cafe type place and it is a very relaxed and comfortable place to spend some time. I'd reccomend checking it out.

useded · 26-03-2011 5:08pm

Having played here and gone to a few shows here I can definitely say that this is one of Maynooth's best qualities as of late! The palce is kitted out very luxuriously and as a musician, the sound sounds perfect both on stage and from the seats/floor. The BYOB aspect of it is great too, saving a bunch on pints and getting your drink kept cold for you is a lovely little addition.

Abdul Abhaile · 26-03-2011 9:04pm

declan06 wrote: »

Boards BYOB some night?

Not that our esteemed Finance Officer is encouraging people to take their business away from the SU.

LeixlipRed · 27-03-2011 12:28pm

Abdul Abhaile wrote: »

Not that our esteemed Finance Officer is encouraging people to take their business away from the SU.

I hope that's a joke.

Abdul Abhaile · 27-03-2011 6:53pm

LeixlipRed wrote: »

I hope that's a joke.

Yes it was a joke. But on that note, do you take issue with people encouraging students to support the bar that they collectively own?

LeixlipRed · 27-03-2011 11:23pm

Eh, no, can't see how I could of implied that. I assume you'll never leave it next year so as not to be seen as not supporting it?

sickpuppy32 · 31-03-2011 9:45pm

where on coates lane is this - is it the building that looks like it used to be a church?
are non -students welcome?

Norrdeth · 31-03-2011 10:09pm

It's not part of NUIM so yep!
Also it's on the right when you walk down the lane beside Supermacs.
Lovely place, planing to play there with a friend soon! Also I agree on the acoustics, great sounds.

declan06 · 02-04-2011 11:41am

Abdul Abhaile wrote: »

Not that our esteemed Finance Officer is encouraging people to take their business away from the SU.

This is my personal account, so I'm free to suggest whatever we like. Also the last one was in the SU.

LeixlipRed · 03-04-2011 1:13am

Checked it out tonight, great little spot. It's tiny but the chap working there was mad sound and I'll definitely be going back. Really encourage people to go to a place like this were your business is valued unlike a lot of the ****hole pubs in this town.

Aurongroove · 05-04-2011 12:57am

as someone who's performed there I can't recommend it enough.

Great staff, great sound system and a lovely atmosphere.
it's more like a club house/art centre then a pub.
you bring your own drink, there are card games, books, art to look at, and of-course, good music (if I do say so myself).

LeixlipRed · 05-04-2011 11:13am

It's more like someone's sitting room, it's tiny

Aurongroove · 06-04-2011 1:55pm

someone cools'es sitting room

Absolute Zero · 14-04-2011 1:09am

Just back from the performing arts centre in Maynooth. THought it was very good and the music was great. Will be going back again.

Excise the typing I am a bit drunk.

rcaz · 14-04-2011 12:09pm

Absolute Zero wrote: »

Just back from the performing arts centre in Maynooth. THought it was very good and the music was great. Will be going back again.

Excise the typing I am a bit drunk.

You could've said nothing and got away with it...

Gheadphone · 07-02-2014 5:39pm

Is the arts centre still open?

Seren_ · 07-02-2014 8:21pm

No, it shut about a year and a half ago IIRC. Rent was too expensive to stay open I believe.

Gheadphone · 11-02-2014 11:11am

Thats a real pity. Is there anywhere in Maynooth that has singer/songwriter open mics Seren?

New Performing Arts Center on Coates Lane

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