APRIL
2005 KILKENNY
Live
Musicistings
Friday 8
Candy Store + In Vein, Morrisseys.
Dermot Byrne (Chitlin Circuit), 9pm @ Cleere¹s.
Late & Live, Matt The Millers.
Foster & Allen, 8pm @ Watergate Theatre.
Scuba Dive, Lanigans.
Polemics, Andrew Ryans.
Saturday 9
Bingo Priest, 9pm @ Cleere¹s.
Ben Reel Band, Andrew Ryans.
Sunday 10
Heatwave, Rafter Dempseys.
Remedies, Lanigans.
Monday 11
Late & Live, Matt The Millers.
Wednesday 13
Da Boy¹s, 8pm @ Matt The Millers.
Damien Welsh, Lanigans.
Thursday 14
Loudest Whisper, 10pm @ Paris Texas.
Friday 15
Bleedin¹ Blues (Chitlin Circuit), 9pm @ Cleere¹s.
Late & Live, Matt The Millers.
The Briars + The Lemons, Lanigans.
Saturday 16
Late & Live, Matt The Millers.
The Fuzz, Andrew Ryans.
Sunday 17
Banjaxed, Rafter Dempseys.
Acoustic Cats + Blue Fever, Lanigans.
Monday 18
Late & Live, Matt The Millers.
Wednesday 20
Da Boy¹s, 8pm @ Matt The Millers.
Thomas Jackman, Lanigans.
Friday 22
The Briars + Feedback, Lanigans.
Saturday 23
The Migrant Hawkers, Andrew Ryans.
Sunday 24
Groove Station, Rafter Dempseys.
Acoustic Cats, Lanigans.
Monday 25
Kaydance, Lanigans.
Wednesday 27
Da Boy¹s, 8pm @ Matt The Millers.
Thursday 28
Dominic Kirwan, 8pm @ Watergate Theatre.
Friday 29
Late & Live, Matt The Millers.
Saturday 30
FireGarden, The Railyard Inn
Late & Live, Matt The Millers.
Mary Stokes Band, Andrew Ryans.
Visual
Art
to May 13
All the glorious trials of youth dear boy
³The mundane, unpredictable and downright ridiculous nature of
life are the main sources of inspiration in my work.² - Stephen
Hennessy. Watergate Theatre.
to April 24
A Selection
The exhibition will give people an opportunity to view a selection
of works from the Butler Gallery Collection. Butler Gallery, Kilkenny
Castle. www.butlergallery.com
April 1 to May 15
Origins
Stunning examples of contemporary fibre art from Wales. Exploring
the media of fibre and textiles, this exhibition shows just what¹s
possible with innovation and imagination. Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm, Sun
11am - 6pm. National Craft Gallery, Castle Yard, Kilkenny. www.ccoi.ie
Theatre
& Opera
April 9
The No Name Club National Caberet Final
Talented Hosts & Hostesses 15yrs - 18yrs of The No Name Club perform
20-minute variety shows. Irish Dance & Music, Pop and Comedy.
7.30pm. Booking on 056 7761674. Watergate Theatre.
www.watergatekilkenny.com
April 13 to 16
Macbeth
Presented by Dreamstuff Youth Theatre. 8pm, tickets: f12/10 Booking
on 056 7761674. Watergate Theatre.
Dance
April 20
Alice
Presented by Ballet Ireland. The amazing story of Alice is brought
to life in this new captivating classical ballet production featuring
music from Alfred Reynolds, Granville Bantock and Sir Arthur Sullivan.
Bursting with the strange characters and magical events of Lewis Carroll¹s
original tale, this delightful new ballet builds to an enchanting
climax at the court of the Queen of Hearts. 8pm, tickets: f18/15,
schools f12. Booking on 056 7761674. Watergate Theatre.
Festivals
April 29 to May 2
Carlsberg Kilkenny Rhythm & Roots Weekend
The acclaimed Carlsberg Kilkenny Rhythm n¹ Roots Weekend will
take place in venues throughout Kilkenny on the May bank holiday weekend.
In the eight years since it first kicked off, the festival has hosted
many an unforgettable gig by some of the most renowned acts in the
world of roots music. Festival-goers talk of their delight at seeing
well-loved performers play barnstorming shows in the intimate surroundings
of the medieval city¹s pubs, as well as their surprise and pleasure
at discovering new acts seemingly waiting around every corner to amaze
them. Information and tickets from: The Festival Office, 29 Parliament
Street, Kilkenny. Phone 056 7790057. Fax 056 7790069. Email: info@kilkennyroots.com.
Kilkenny. www.kilkennyroots.com
Other
Stuff
April 22
Liam Clancy: An Evening of Poetry, Storytelling & SOng
Liam recounts some of the highs and lows of his many voyages, mixing
in classic songs from his extensive repertoire, humour and a few choice
poems that sparkle with wit and a canny observation of the changing
times. 8pm, tickets: f20/15 Booking on 056 7761674. Watergate Theatre.
April 23
Faust
Dublin-based ensemble 3epkano present a screening of F.W. Murnau¹s
Faust, accompanied by a live performance of a new soundtrack composed
by them. Dr Faust is unable to accept the fact that all his science
cannot rescue his home town from the plague. So he signs a pact with
the devil. After many an adventure, he curses his thirst for youth,
is changed back into an old man, and seeks out his love through the
fire and the smoke. 7.30pm, tickets: f12/10 conc. Contact Kilkenny
County Council Arts Office on 056 7794138. Parade Tower.
April 27
Inter Schools Competition
Students from Kilkenny¹s Secondary Schools perform a wide variety
of music, with something to suit almost everyone, this is an entertaining
evening of music provided by the secondary level students of Kilkenny.
All are welcome. 8pm, tickets: f6. Booking on 056 7761674. Watergate
Theatre.
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