>> seeingConvergence, an interesting visual-arts take on literature, at two Limerick venues, Istabraq Hall on Merchant's Quay and Ormston House on Patrick Street. It runs until late September.
>> frustratedBy JJ Abrams's inability to write a decent ending. Super 8's final half-hour is a mess, just as the final episode of Lost spoiled much of what went before it. The man's a genius, but only for two-thirds of his projects.
>> listeningTo Donal Dineen, whose Small Hours will end in December, marking the end of his 15 years at Today FM. On Thursday night he spoke eloquently about "going to the well" each night in a search of something fresh for his show.
>> goingTo Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All at the Academy. The hip-hop collective, with Tyler the Creator at the centre, put on a mighty show.
>> readingThe Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore on the iPad. This beautiful, interactive and, at times, magical mix of literature and animation was created by an ex-Pixar artist.
>> planningTo catch Faith Healer, which starts in Galway's Town Hall Theatre on Thursday, before touring nationwide.
>> quoting"I'm not a leading man any more, I'm a character actor. I've had my time". - Harrison Ford talking to The Ticket yesterday
