Truth Be Told, cracking new open mic night

This Monday sandbar tis invaded by a whole strong of upcoming talent and wonder.  From poets, musicians and other somesuch surprises.  Here’s event promoter Remi to allude further:

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This event is for those who play, work or love hearing innovative music and performances. The event is open to all genres of music and backgrounds.

At truth be told, we encourage people to network, socialize, perform, and watch performances in a friendly, relaxed and open minded environment.

This event will be taking place at the Sandbar.

All musicians and performance are welcome to come down and share their art before a friendly audience.”

So that’s Monday, 8pm, free entry - get updates from their FB page here.

Dom Harbot, Events Manager

Suspicious…

Found evidence of chefs ‘thinking time’. Looks like some menu changes next week!

Om nom nom

New fuds! Rigatoni with chicken, green beans and pesto for £6.95

sandbar Whisky Tasting, get yer tickets now!

sandbar’s first whiskey tasting session will be darkening our doorsteps pretty, pretty soon!  For a mere £15 you can get your taste buds around a fine selection compiled by our very own dear Mr. Matt Kay.  Here, in his words, tis a few more in depth details:

“This January sandbar is holding its first whisky tasting session. This event will be a crowd-led tasting of five single malt whiskies from three different Scottish islands. It will be an opportunity to enjoy these five fine drams and to discuss them with other whisky aficionados and fledgling enthusiasts in a relaxed and informal setting.

It will take place at 8pm Thursday 24 January. Tickets are £15 and available from behind  the bar”

You can also email Matt at beer@sandbarmanchester.co.uk to reserve your place.

Curious as to what fine whiskey fun you can be having?  Well, I’ve been told you will having the opportunity to wrap your senses around…

• Ardbeg Uigeadail
• Laphroaig Triple Wood
• Talisker 57 Degrees North
• Caol Ila 12 Year Old
• Highland Park 18 Year Old
  
  

Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for future tastings!

- Dom Harbot, Events Manager

Performers, Funny People and Naked People

Welcome to 2013 friends.  Is it what you imagine?  Well, I for one, am quite glad of the lack of flying cars.

Anyhow-whichway… away from prattle we are happy shout and scream about a new slew of events and workshops kicking of 2013.  To tickle any possible funny bones that may reside in your body be sure to checkout Red Redmond’s new comedy night The Dead Cat Comedy Club, a showcase of some of the best new comedy talent.  It will be a monthly night of mirth taking place on the 3rd Monday each month… first of which be Monday the 21st January.

Continuing sandbar’s series of creative workshops we are happy to welcome out new life drawing tutor Aziza Mill’s and a new series of life drawing classes.  They will be taking place on the 1st and 3rd Sunday each month.  Be sure to catch the first on Sunday the 20th, 4.30pm.  You can find further updates on their life drawing Facebook page found here on the internets.

Last but not least John G. Hall’s new performance night “Free Frame Of Reference”.  Looky at the details he kindly posted through to me:

”Music from  Jim Adama

Righty, on with 2013.  Enjoy and such!

- Dom Harbot, Events Manager

JANUARY SALE!  £2 FOR A PINT OF HELLES WHILST STOCKS LAST

Welcome to 2013 ladies and gents where we are supposedly wearing tin foil whilst living in domes… oh, and there’s mutants.

If, however, this supposed glam future is not to your tastes or you are feeling a bit mopey from the January Blues do not despair but instead fill your heart with glee of our January sale.

For a limited time only (basically, until we run out) a pint of Augustiner Helles can be purchased for the grand price of £2!  Yup, two squid!  What else can you get for two quid?  An awful sandwich.  So, no competition there methinks.

Righty, well once again (and for the last time) my dear patrons and internets - Happy New Year and may your wildest dreams come true.  Within reason.

- Dom Harbot, Events Manager