AUGUST
2004 KILKENNY
Live
Musicistings
Friday 6
Turlitawa & Les Manouches, 10pm @ Ormonde Hotel.
Saturday 7
Turlitawa & Les Manouches, 2pm @ Carroll's Pub, Thomastown &
4.30pm @ Kieran Street.
Boi Akih, 11pm @ Ormonde Hotel.
Sunday 8
Woodstock 04 with Hothouse Flowers, Jerry Fish, Mundy, Rodrigo y Gabriela,
Mark Geary, Declan O'Rourke, Reverie, 4pm @ Woodstock Gardens.
Andy Sheppard & Joanna McGregor, 11pm @ Ormonde Hotel.
Monday 9
Camille O'Sullivan Sings Brel, 10pm @ Ormonde Hotel.
Tuesday 10
Shooglenify, 10pm @ Kilkenny River Court Hotel.
Wednesday 11
Liam O'Flynn & The Piper's Call Band, 9pm @ St Canice's Cathedral.
Thursday 12
Michael McGoldrick Quartet, 10pm @ Ormonde Hotel.
Friday 13
The Belles 9pm @ Cleeres Theatre.
Asere 10pm @ Ormonde Hotel.
Saturday 14
New Cool Collective, 10pm @ Ormonde Hotel.
Sunday 15
Kila, 3pm @ Ballykeeffe Quarry Amphitheatre.
Sharon Shannon & Friends, 10pm @ Ormonde Hotel.
Coming in September:
David Kitt (September 9 @ Cleere's Theatre)
Carol McConnell and the Callino Quartet (September 14 @ Watergate
Theatre)
Visual
Art
part of Kilkenny Arts Festival
August 7 to October 17
Ernesto Neto
Ernesto Neto, Brazilian sculptor, will be exhibiting a site responsive
installation in the Butler Gallery. His sculptures will take into
account the specific appeal of the space along with a perception that
includes all the senses, which will transform his exhibition into
an intense experience. Butler Gallery, Kilkenny Castle. www.butlergallery.com
August 1 to 16
Exhibition
Oil paintings by Phyl Cleere.Cleeres, Parliament Street.
part of Kilkenny Arts Festival
to August 31
90 Days
An exhibition of drawings, painting, sculpture, photographs and sound
by Philip Cullen. 'The work is concerned with themes such as the oppression
of time, the artist and the Muse, the darkness and light within us
all and the attempted escape from reality.' Watergate Theatre. www.watergatekilkenny.com
to August 2
Graduate Exhibition : Ceramics
A showcase of Ireland's up-and-coming ceramicists. National Craft
Gallery, Castle Yard, Kilkenny. www.ccoi.ie
part of Kilkenny Arts Festival
August 6 to October 3
Norwegian Contemporary Jewellery
This major exhibition of work challenges conventions and displays
a sense of intimacy, a sense of humour and, above all, a sense of
style. National Craft Gallery, Castle Yard, Kilkenny.
August 7 to 15
Shooting Stars
An exhibition of recent paintings by Tony Oakey. Open daily 11am to
6pm. Clubhouse Hotel, Patrick Street.
from August 8
Debra Bowden
An exhibition of mixed media by Debra Bowden. 'This exhibition is
a personal celebration of returning home after five years away. It
has always been important for me to base my work on my immediate environment.
Feelings, thoughts and emotions are constantly being fuelled by what
my home means to me.' Open 10am to 6pm throughout Kilkenny Arts Festival.
The Berkeley Gallery, Grennan Mill, Thomastown, Co.Kilkenny.
Theatre
& Opera
part of Kilkenny Arts Festival
August 7 to 15 (excl. 9th & 10th)
Dr. Ledbetter's Experiment
A first in world theatre. A gothic journey that fuses live performance
with high technology to create a new theatrical experience. The audience
become 'audio detectives' as the sounds and voices of the past lead
them through historic Kilkenny to the heart of the mystery - the fate
of a man tainted by rumours of occultism and the mysterious disappearance
of a string of women. Previews Fri 6 August, Sat 7 - Sun 15 August
(excl. Mon 9 & Tues 10). 1pm, 2.30pm, 7pm & 8.30pm daily.
Previews 7pm & 8.30pm. Adm. €16/€14, Preview adm. €11/€9.
The Streets of Kilkenny, meet outside Rothe House, Parliament Street.
part of Kilkenny Arts Festival
August 13 to 15
The Memory of Water
Winner of the 2000 Laurence Olivier award for Best Comedy, The Memory
of Water is affectionate, sharp, brilliant and blackly funny. 8pm,
tickets: €20/18 ( Preview Fri 6th, €16/14). Booking on 056
7761674. Watergate Theatre.
part of Kilkenny Arts Festival
August 13 to 15
White Side Story
Told without a word of text, using dance, mime and music, White Side
Story brings smiles and laughter to the faces of children and adults
alike. 6pm, tickets: €11/9 conc. Booking on 056 7761674. Watergate
Theatre.
August 25 to 29
The Wizard of Oz
The classical Frank L. Baum tale of Dorothy Gale's amazing journey
to the city of Oz has captivated young and old audiences for decades.
8pm, tickets: €12/10 conc. Booking on 056 7761674. Watergate
Theatre.
Festivals
July 25 to August 2
Graiguenamanagh Regatta
& Rowing Festival 2004
A festival of rowing, swimming, diving etc. with musical events open
air all welcome. The entire town gather to see local and visitor alike
compete on the river in swimming and diving costumes, and most special
of all, racing in cots', which are the traditional small fishing craft
of the Barrow. More details from 087 6371949. Graiguenamanagh, Co.
Kilkenny. August 6 to 15
Kilkenny Arts Festival 2004
Kilkenny Arts Festival - with art, music, theatre, dance, street events,
film, literature, children's events - continues to grow as one of
Ireland's premier arts events. There's far too much happening over
ten days in August to fully mention here (just some of the highlights!)
so look out for the programme or visit: www.kilkennyarts.ie
Booking Information:
Tel & Credit Card: 056 775 2175; Online: www.kilkennyarts.ie;
Post: Kilkenny Arts Festival, 9/10 Abbey Business Centre, Abbey Street,
Kilkenny. Booking now open.
Kilkenny City & County.
August 6 to 8
Bagenalstown Festival 2004
Something for everyone in Bagenalstown with free live music from the
New Ross Brass & Reel Band, Uisce Beatha, Roisin Dubh and The
Marble City Sound, raft races, children's eco boat competition, fun
fair, arts & crafts, photographic exhibition, medieval thrills
with the Leinster Reinactment Society, steam engines, vintage cars
and a marching band parade. Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow. www.bagenalstown-festival.coM
NEW DINING OUT
Pordylos Restaurant
Butterslip Lane, High St., 056 7770660
Award winning, restored, 16th century building. Now a medieval featured
& renowned restaurant in Kilkenny with a combination of intimacy,
friendliness and fine wine. Specialising in fresh coastel shellfish
& seafood, seasonal wild game and the best local ingredients.
Zuni Restaurant & Townhouse
26 Patrick St., 056 7723999
Maria Rafferty presides over our award-winning Kilkenny restaurant,
where the food is prepared with the best local ingredients. The flavours
and tastes she creates are modern Irish with Mediterranean, Middle
Eastern and Asian influences. Maria's sublime food is served in our
striking restaurant, a room with a wonderful feeling of space, tastefully
designed with a subtle open plan kitchen. Whether you're here for
a business dinner or slap-up party you'll love the restaurant either
way. Opening Hours: Dinner: Mon-Sat 6.30-10pm, Sun 6-9pm; Lunch: Tue-Sat
12.30-2.30pm, Sun 1-3pm.
Bambu
Kieran Street, 056 7770699
Bambu is a new & vibrant Thai-Asian restaurant located on the
corner of Kieran Street & Butterslip Lane. The menu by chef Brian
Porteus, draws on the best of authentic food from Asia with fresh
local produce. The stylish interior by Dalton & Gordon, is reminiscent
of Singapore & Thailand. Bambu will take you on an unusual &
delightful journey of the senses into Asian food & culture.
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