DECEMBER 2005 KILKENNY

Live Music

Saturday 3
Koesher, Murphys, Thomastown.
Big Spoon, Andrew Ryans.
Nearly Dead Jim, 10pm @ Cleeres.

SUNday 4
Skint, Andrew Ryans.
Bog The Donkey, Matt the Millers.
Royal Flush, Paris Texas.
Neil Young Tribute, Pumphouse.

Thursday 8
Barflies + Two Fantastic Three + Tame, Pumphouse.

Friday 9
Ben Weaver + The Two Gallants, 9pm @ Cleeres.
AM O'Grady, Andrew Ryans.
Domino Effect, Matt the Millers.
Groove Station, Pumphouse.
The Ens, Lanigans.
Broken Spokes, Langtons.

Saturday 10
Full Mental Jacket, 10pm @ Cleeres.
Blues Ark, Andrew Ryans.
Stanley Super 800, Murphys, Thomastown.

SUNday 11
On Off + Blue Meryl, 4pm @ Underground/Morrisseys Club.
Auto Pilot, Paris Texas.

Thursday 15
Pete Fagan & Band, Matt the Millers.

Friday 16
Rigmarole, Andrew Ryans.
A Frames Tribute featuring Silvertape + The Happy Medium + Ken O'Dwyer, 9pm @ Cleeres.
Roisin Dubh, Matt the Millers.
Blue Ghost, Pumphouse.
Con Jovi (Bon Jovi tribute), 9pm @ The Venue.
Open Kitchen, Langtons.
The Prophets, Lanigans.

SATURday 17
Kila, 9pm @ Camphill Comm., Callan.
Pierce Turner, 9.30pm @ Cleeres.
Migrant Hawkers, Andrew Ryans.
Wooden Dolls, Murphys, Thomastown.
Mike Got Spiked + Xmas Party, 4pm @ Underground/Morrisseys Club.

Sunday 18
SuperNoodles, Andrew Ryans.
Superstition, Matt the Millers.
Blue Moose, Paris Texas.
The Jam Tarts, Lanigans.

Monday 19
Acousticats, Lanigans.

Tuesday 20
Thomas Jackman, Lanigans.

Thursday 22
Hujas, Pumphouse.
Pete Fagan & Band, Matt the Millers.

FRIday 23
Big Guns, Andrew Ryans.
Mad Patsi, Brotherjake, Lanigans.
Pete Fagan, Matt the Millers.
Hybrasil, Myp Et Jeep & Kilcity
Up For It, Matt the Millers Defectors, Murphys, Tmstown.

Monday 26
Heebeejeebees, Andrew Ryans.
Ultan & John, Murphys, Thomastown.
Two Time Polka, Langtons.

Tuesday 27
American Drifters, Langtons.
Damian Walsh, Lanigans.

Wednesday 28
Acousticats, Lanigans.

Thursday 29
Pete Fagan & Band, Matt the Millers.

Friday 30
Jilted, 10pm @ Cleeres.
Mad Patsi, Diva, Lanigans.
Henry McCullough Band,Langtons.

Saturday 31
SuperNoodles, Andrew Ryans.
Deuces Wild, Paris Texas.
Henry McCullough Band,Langtons.

Visual Art

to January 6
In Pursuit
of the Real
New paintings by Desmond Kenny. 'It's easier to dance on the head of a pin, than capture the ever changing appearance of a sitter.' Watergate Theatre. watergatekilkenny.com

December 2 to January 29
Piece
Exhibition displaying what the word 'Peace' and 'Piece' mean to 13 artists. A piece of work, part of the pack, attaining peace harmony and freedom from strife. Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm, Sun 11am - 6pm. Gallery 1, National Craft Gallery, Castle Yard, Kilkenny.

December 9 to 23
Christmas Collection
Šof Art by 'the twelve' ­ 12 Kilkenny Artists, Louise Allen, Graham Carew, Ruairi Carroll, Didi, Darlene Garr, Conor Langton, Roisin Leadbetter, Ramie Leahy, Brian O'loughlin, Laurece O'toole, Tom Watson and William Watson are having an exciting new exhibition combining sculpture with an eclectic mix of paintings, by some of Kilkenny's well know Artists. Daily 11am-7pm. Old Bank of Ireland building, The Parade.

December 10 to February 5
Tally
Exhibition by Theresa Nanigian from the Situation Assessment series. Daily 10.30am-12.45am, 2pm-5pm. Butler Gallery, Kilkenny Castle.

Theatre & Opera

December 8 to 10
You Won't Get Away With That Here!
With Pat Shortt. It's film night in the local hall in Rathmuff and while most people expect the evenings entertainment to come from the silver screen Sheamie the Builder, Marie the Air Hostess and Patsy the Caretaker ensure that the reality is very different constantly reminding us 'You Won't Get Away With That Here!' 8pm, tickets: u25. Booking on 056 7761674. Watergate Theatre.

December 14 to 17
The 3 Musketeers
With Dreamstuff Youth Theatre. In 1625 a noble regiment was suspended from the King's guard for a crime they did not commit. These men promptly escaped an ambush from the Cardinal's forces to regroup in the Parisian underground. 8pm, tickets: u12/10 (conc.). Booking on 056 7761674. Watergate Theatre.

Concerts

December
Camphill Community: Autumn Series
Dec. 2: The Vanburgh String Quartet. 8pm, tickets: u15 (u10 conc.). Dec. 10: Jimmy O'Brien Moran (Uileann Pipes) & Jessie Smith (Fiddle). 8pm, tickets: u15 (u10 conc.). Castalia Hall, Ballytobin, Callan, Co. Kilkenny.

DANCE

Comedy

December 2
Kilkenny Comedy Club
With Karl Spain, Reuben and MC Simon O'Keeffe. 8.30pm, tickets: u18 (u15 conc.). Cleere's Theatre.

8th - 10th December
Pat Shortt - You Won't Get Away With That Here

It’s film night in the local hall in Rathmuff and while most people expect the evenings entertainment to come from the silver screen Sheamie the Builder, Marie the Air Hostess and Patsy the Caretaker ensure that the realit y is very different constantly reminding us “You Won’t Get Away With That Here!” Time: 8pm.

TICKETS: €25
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: +353 (0)56 7761674. Web: www.watergatekilkenny.com. Tickets may be booked at the Theatre box office in person, by phone or by post.
VENUE: The Watergate Theatre, Parliament St, Kilkenny, Ireland.

Festivals

January 1 - 31 of December
Cork 2005 European Capital of Culture

The European Capital of Culture programme succeeds the original European City of Culture programme, which began in 1985. Both fall under the remit of the European Union (EU). The old programme officially ends in 2004 with Cork City becoming the first European Capital of Culture in 2005.

As well as recognising a city’s existing cultural excellence, the programme is designed to encourage cities to develop and innovate through participation in the cultural arena. It offers opportunities for social inclusion, business, education and regeneration at every level; it puts culture at the heart of city life and seeks inspiration to drive it forward.

TICKETS:
BOOKING/INFO: Cork 2005
VENUE: Cork.

November 25 to December 4
Art Trail

Celebrating 10 years Art Trail are delighted to present an exciting and cutting edge programme this year. From exhibitions in reasonably usual places (Tigh Fili, Art Haven Gallery, Form Gallery, Framemakers, 18 Turns-Fota), to installations in slightly more unconventional locales (Red Abbey Tower Square, St. Fin Barre's Cathedral, etc); from Open Studios (The Backwater, Parkville Studios, K Studios, Studio 23, Working Artist Studios Skibereen, The National Sculpture Factory and Peter Morgan & Judy Kravis opening up their Studio in Iniscarra.) to Masterclasses and artists talks, the Art Trail has something for every art buff and curious bystander alike.

TICKETS:
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 021 4961449, email: info@arttrail.ie or go to our website www.arttrail.ie.

Other Stuff

December
Camphill Community: Winter Series
Dec. 2: The Vanburgh String Quartet. 8pm, tickets: eu15 (eu10 conc.).
Dec. 10: Jimmy O'Brien Moran (Uileann Pipes) & Jessie Smith (Fiddle). 8pm, tickets: eu15 (eu10 conc.).

TICKETS:
BOOKING/INFO:
VENUE: Castalia Hall, Ballytobin, Callan, Co. Kilkenny.

9th December 2005
Coffee Morning and Book Sale
Time: 10.30am

BOOKING/INFO: Tel: +353 (0)56 7761674. Web: www.watergatekilkenny.com. Tickets may be booked at the Theatre box office in person, by phone or by post.
VENUE: The Watergate Theatre, Parliament St, Kilkenny, Ireland.

9:30 - 12:30 every Friday nite
SWITCH (free music session)

An alternative nite, which has been running for the last 3 years in the back bar of Andrew Ryans Pub, Kilkenny. Featuring the cream of Kilkennys underground DJ's, Switch brings the latest in hip hop, experimental, electronica, hard hittin drum n' bass, audio visual feasts, and local MC talent delivered first class direct to your ear drumz.

TICKETS: Free
BOOKING/INFO: Gianni Laiso - osialis@yahoo.co.uk
VENUE: Andrew Ryans Pub, Kilkenny.

Ongoing Events
Siamsa Tire
The National Folk Theatre of Ireland.
Our summer season offers four rare and exciting shows. Presented through the medium of theatre, using traditional song, dance and mime/movement these Siamsa Tíre performances continue to receive standing ovations both from home and worldwide audiences, captivated perhaps by the appeal of a way of life from times past and by the intriguing Celtic resonances that are so much part of Irish heritage and traditions.
VENUE: Siamsa Tíre Theatre, Town Park, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland

Coming Soon

January 8 to 15
Beauty & the Beast
Watergate Productions present the Pantomime, Beauty & The Beast. Directed by Don O'Connor. 8pm nightly & 3pm on Sundays. Booking opens Dec. 5th on 056 7761674. Watergate Theatre.

January 6
Kilkenny Comedy Club
With Neil Delamere, Andrew Stanley and MC Simon O'Keeffe. 8.30pm, tickets: u18 (u15 conc.). Cleere's Theatre.