Stuck for ways to broaden your cultural horizons this week? Des O’Driscoll has some suggestions for you.

Five events going on around the country this week. 

Five things from the worlds of arts, culture and film to keep you occupied this week

Des O’Sullivan highlights the sale of work by John ffrench, craftsman and founder of Arklow Studio Pottery.

Remember The Sopranos, critically acclaimed and much loved TV series?

A man on trial for allegedly putting his fist through a Monet painting accused gardaí of trying to get a false confession, a jury has heard.

David M Rubenstein, co-founder and co-chief executive of the Carlyle Group LP, has paid $14.2m (€10.45m) at Sotheby’s in New York yesterday for The Bay Psalm Book, the highest price for a printed book at auction.

The Guinness Storehouse remains the most popular tourist attraction in Ireland, according to new figures out this morning.

It might not be the biggest parade in the world but Dublin is surely one of the best spots to be for the St Patrick’s Day bash.

Martijn Kajuiter will showcase some of his new book's dishes ‘Let’s Go Disco’ at The Cliff Townhouse, Dublin (Nov 19 & Dec 3).

It began as a coffee table book — ex-Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld took photos of models, actors, and musicians, all wearing Chanel's classic coat. Now, the Little Black Jacket is a major exhibition, opening in London next month.

FROM relatively humble origins six years ago, Culture Night has become a hugely popular nationwide event.

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A New York City gallery will be exhibiting 18 drawings and paintings by Bob Dylan created while the musician was touring Asia.

The man accused of killing Joanna Yeates was remanded in custody again today after his legal team declined to make a bail application.

ADRIAN HESKIN added to his growing reputation when powering False Economy, backed from 7-1 to 5’s, to an easy victory in the opening maiden hurdle at Tipperary last night.

THE Government is to drive ahead with delayed funding for third-level research as part of its economic recovery plan, although it is uncertain if the €450 million which had been expected will materialise.

Rolf Harris is to be honoured with an exhibition of his work at the National Gallery.