MAY 2004 KILKENNY

LIVE MUSIC LISTINGS

Thursday 3
The Threadmill Boys, 10pm @ Club House Hotel.
The Canemakers, Langtons.

Saturday 5
Lee Merriman, 10pm @ Kilkenny River Court.

Sunday 6
Blue Monday, Paris Texas.

Thursday 10
The Canemakers, Langtons.

Saturday 12
Christy Hennessy, 8pm @ Watergate Theatre.
Manu & Latino House, 8.30pm @ Hotel Kilkenny.
Midlife Crisis, 10pm @ Club House Hotel.
Lee Merriman, 10pm @ Kilkenny River Court.

Sunday 13
Under Cover, 9.30pm @ The Rafter Dempseys.
The Willful, Paris Texas.

Thursday 17
The Canemakers, Langtons.

Friday 18
Mundy + Bray Vista, 8pm @ The Venue.

Saturday 19
Soundzproof, 10pm @ Club House Hotel.
Lee Merriman, 10pm @ Kilkenny River Court.

Sunday 20
Little Wing, 9.30pm @ The Rafter Dempseys.
J90, Paris Texas.

Thursday 24
The Canemakers, Langtons.

Saturday 26
Roesy + Maeve Dunphy, 9pm @ Cleere¹s Theatre.
D.Tour, 10pm @ Club House Hotel.
Lee Merriman, 10pm @ Kilkenny River Court.

Sunday 27
Hush, 9.30pm @ The Rafter Dempseys.
Royal Flush, Paris Texas.

Coming in July:
James Taylor, Bryan Ferry, Katie Melua, Bob Geldof, Juliet Turner, Beth Nielsen Chapman and Pauline Scanlon
(July 18 @ Nowlan Park)

VISUAL ART

June 5 to July 18
Feast
Inspired by West Cork's reputation for fine food, the gallery has opened its doors to the West Cork Design Guild and asked them to throw a party. National Craft Gallery, Castle Yard, Kilkenny. www.ccoi.ie

June 4 to July 25
Free From The Itch Of Desire
With Susan Collis, Eline McGeorge, Ann Course, Vanessa O¹Reilly. The Platonic phrase Free from the Itch of Desire refers to art that does not overtly offer blatant emotional content. This mantra was often used by the formalist¹s tradition in modern art to describe what they believed to be the true art form. This tradition reacted against art that they claim was overstated in its expression. Each artist in the exhibition will explore desire through the medium of drawing, often considered understated in its expression. It also demonstrates the devices used to expand the traditional notion of drawing. Drawing can be 3 dimensionalised, animated, technolgised or created directly onto the wall.Butler Gallery, Kilkenny Castle. www.butlergallery.com

to June 11
Crying Walls
& Singing Trees
ŒCrying walls and singing trees¹’ is an investigation into the human condition, our rituals, history, internal patterns and the patterns in the world around us. Cross media artists Rosalind Murray and Deirdre Idema explore the structures we build around ourselves, and the relevance to our lives. They have presented solo exhibitions in Limerick, Dublin and Northern Ireland, participated in group and selected group shows in Ireland and internationally including Perspective 2000’ in the Ormeau Baths Gallery, Belfast and Ev+a 2002’ in Limerick. Opening times 9-1pm and 2-5pm, weekdays only. Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street.

June 12 to July 25
Upshot
An exhibition of photographic work by Trevor Ogilvie and Steve Aylin.Watergate Theatre. www.watergatekilkenny.com

June 18 to July 30
990+9
An exhibition of paintings by Gabriella Eviston. Opening times 9-1pm and 2-5pm, weekdays only. Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street.

THEATRE & OPERA

June 1 & 2
...touched...
By Ursula Rani Sarma. Buried alive in their sad, sozzled uncle¹s rural pub in the ³crotch of the country², Cora and Mickey ­ still barely more than children ­ are determined to escape. Particularly as Cora has a secret, one she has been harbouring ever since the day of her tenth birthday, when the local doctor took her to the beach for raspberry-ripple ice cream. The first professional production of Ursula Rani Sarma¹s play is fast, furious, meltingly lyrical and full of physical poetry as it deftly transports us from city to country and back again, and from harsh memories to even harsher realities in Dublin on New Year¹s Eve 1999. Asylum Productions. 8pm, tickets: f12.50/10. Booking on 056 7761674. Watergate Theatre.

June 18 to 20
The Enchanted
Theatre Tree
³Once upon a time, in a land far, far away called Jesterland, there was a tree. Not just any tree, but a theatre tree, cared for by the Jesterland Fairies. In its branches lay all sorts of stories and songs and dances, just waiting to be told, sung and danced.² 7.30pm (matinee on Sunday at 3pm), tickets: f10. Booking on 056 7761674. Watergate Theatre.

June 24 to 26
A Midsummer
Night¹s Dream
With Barrabas Theatre Company. Shakespeare at his funniest and Barrabas at their boldest! More than a love story - it is the story of unrequited love, mistaken identity, of magic and tomfoolery and passion unleashed. 8pm, tickets: f20/16, Group rate f12.50. Booking on 056 7761674. Watergate Theatre.

Dance

27/10/2003 To: 27/12/2004

Salsa Mondays in Kilkenny City!

7.30 pm Salsa for beginners
8.30 pm Intermediate / Advanced
9.45 pm Salsa Club till 11.30 pm

No prior dance experience is necessary and you don't need to bring a partner. Just bring your friends!

The salsa teacher is Anthony Auffret. Anthony is a registered professional dancer with the World Salsa Federation. In 2002, with his partner Coral Perez Garcia, he represented Ireland as a semi-finalist in the World Salsa Championships in Miami. He is a founding member of the Midland Salsa Club in Athlone and Copacabana DC, a salsa dance troupe.

Performers: Anthony Auffret

Phone: (056) 7761018 Email: salsakilkenny@eircom.net
Club 51 @ O'Faoláin's, John Street, Kilkenny City

Comedy

February 26 to 28
Brendan Grace
Irelands No. 1 Comedian. 8pm. Tickets: €25. Booking on 056 7761674. Watergate Theatre. www.watergatekilkenny.com

Festivals

June 3 to 7
Murphy¹s Cat laughs
comedy Festival
10 years of Cat Laughs and 2004 brings some new faces as well as many past perfomers. Top name comics appearing include Jimmy Carr, Dom Irrera, Tommy Tiernan, Dara Ó Briain, Ardal O¹Hanlon, Emo Philips, Rich Hall, Phil KayŠtoo many to mention really. Visit the terrific Cat Laughs website for full details on the comics, the venues & times, and all the other bits and pieces (films & exhibitions & stuff) going on over the Bank Holiday Weekend. Brochure now available, pick one up, follow the laughter and remember, they¹re not laughing at you - they¹re laughing at them. Ticketline on 056 7763837. Visit: www.murphyscatlaughs.com

Visitor Attractions

September to March
Kilkenny Castle
Fully restored and furnished, a conducted tour of the castle is one of the most popular attractions in Ireland. The castle contains an art gallery and café, extensive grounds, a children’s play area and an audio-visual room. Last tour starts approx. one hour before stated closing time. September to March, daily 10.30am - 12.45pm and 2pm - 5pm. Admission: Adults €5, Senior Citizens and Adult Group Rate €3.50, Children/students €2, Family €11. Tel. 056 7721450. Kilkenny Castle.

Jerpoint Abbey
This 800 year old abbey has a wealth of mediaeval history attached to it. A guide service, a visitor centre and an exhibition brings that history to life. To mid September, daily 9.30am - 6.30pm (5.30pm thereafter), November 10am to 4pm, rest of year open to pre-arranged groups only. Admission: Adults €2.75, Senior Citizens and Adult Group Rate €2, Children €1.25, Family €7.50. Tel. 056 7724623. Jerpoint Abbey.

Saint Canice’s Cathedral
The word ‘Kilkenny’ in Irish means ‘The Church of Canice’. Completed in 1285 the fabric contains many sculpted memorials as testament to the masons art. Open October to Easter, Mon to Sat, 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm. Sun, 2pm - 4pm. Open Easter to October, Mon to Sat, 9am - 1pm, and 2pm - 6pm. Sun, 2pm - 6pm. Pre-booked Groups of Adults €3, Students €1.50, Conc. €2. Round Tower admission: Adults €2, Students €1.50. Tel. 056 7764971. Saint Canice’s Cathedral.

Rothe House
Built by merchant prince John Rothe in 1594, the house is in effect three houses separated by cobbled stone courtyards. They are fine examples of a Tudor town house. Rothe House is a heritage centre, and contains a fine period costume display and frequent visiting exhibitions. Rothe House

Other Stuff
June 17 to 20
Kilkenny International Air Rally
Experience Europe¹s finest and friendliest competitive air rally in Ireland¹s Mediaeval Capital. More info tel: 056 7721483, e-mail: info@kinair.ie Kilkenny Airport. www.kinair.ie