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Dear
 This issue we celebrate the arts in 2009 with four ruminations on the best of theatre, music, visual arts and dance throughout the year. We revisit the Foyle Film Festival with podcasts featuring director Margo Harkin and actor Gerard McSorley, look forward to the Out To Lunch festival in 2010 with indie godfather Edwyn Collins and review Colin Bateman's latest novel. Elsewhere, we discover forgotten Christmas carols and appreciate work from little-known artist Arthur Campbell at the Linen Hall Library. Thanks to all our users for helping to make 2009 a record year for CultureNorthernIreland, and a happy Christmas to one and all! Enjoy! Team CNI
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 Edwyn Collins
Joe Nawaz talks to the godfather of indie ahead of his appearance at the 2010 Out To Lunch festival.
 My Cultural Life: Alan McKee
'After they brought in the ban, I was the last actor to do the voice of Gerry Adams. That
was utterly surreal.'
 Cultural Highlights 2009
We take an irreverent, wistful look back at the best of theatre, music, dance and visual arts.
 Stomp
The percussive/dance phenomenon comes to Belfast, but its founder would rather be at a rave.
 And So I Watch You From Afar...
'For an instrumental band from the north coast to be playing the Ulster Hall at Christmas is just
amazing.'
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 Out To Lunch: Brian Keenan
'If I wanted [my captors] all dead, then I would still be in that hole in the ground. I don't.'
 Foyle Film Festival
We revisit this year's programme with podcast recordings of director Margo Harkin and actor Gerard McSorley.
 West Ocean String Quartet
Listen to composer Neil Martin in conversation and songs from the group's new album, Ae Fond Kiss.
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Traditional, folk and country music with a festive twist.
An afternoon of Christmas films and refreshments for QFT members.
 The Drifters, The Alley Arts Centre, Strabane, Dec 29.
All the hits from the American soul legends.
 Juliet Turner, Strule Arts Centre, Omagh, Dec 30.
Omagh welcomes home the singer-songwriter.
 Robin Ince, The Black Box, Belfast, Jan 6.
The comedian kicks off the 2010 Out To Lunch Festival.
 Aladdin, Grand Opera House, Belfast, until Jan 16. Pantomime fun in 3D with May McFettridge and the gang.  Bryn Terfel, Waterfront Hall, Belfast, Jan 16.
The singer joins the Ulster Orchestra and harpist Claire Jones for a gala concert. |
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