AUGUST 2005 LIMERICK

Live Music Listings

August 4
John Martyn, 8pm, tix eu20, Dolans Warehouse
Youth Orchestra Of The Netherlands Jurjen Hempel (Conductor), Arno Stoffeisma (Clarinet) Padding:Kier Von Weber (Clarinet Concerto no 1) and Mussorgsky (Ravel), Pictures at the Exhibition. UCH, 8pm
Tix: €10 / €5

August 5
Summer Music on the Shannon (SMS) International Festival Performances UCH Festival Series. Celebrity Masterworks Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra & Soloists Midsummer Music. Orchestras, String & Wind Ensembles & Soloists University Concert Hall, 8pm

August 6
Partners In Music, SMS Chamber Orchestra, Jose-Luis Garcia, conductor; Duncan Clifford, piano soloist. UCH, 2pm

August 10
Irish Youth Wind Ensemble, 20th Anniversary Concert, UCH, 8pm tix €12 / €10

August 11
Jeff & Vida (Upstairs Dolans) 8pm

August 12
Bastien und Bastienne and Francesco, SMS Youth Opera presents, St. Mary's Cathedral, 8pm, tix €15
Planet Woman (Upstairs Dolans), 8pm
Marky Ramone and the Speedkings, (Upstairs Dolans) 9pm, tix €15

August 13
Hybrasil, The Globe, 10pm
Partners in Music, SMS Chamber Orchestra, Jose-Lucie Garcia (conductor), Duncan Clifford (piano soloist), UCH, 8pm, tix €12 / €8

August 14
SMS Festival Showcase Final 2005 concert involving all students and faculty, Orchestras, Wind Ensemble. UCH , 8pm

August 14
Youth Opera Theatre. UCH, 2pm

August 28
Country Legends of the Grand Old Opry, LIT Milennium Theatre, 8pm, €20

THEATRE

August 28
Country Legends Of The Grand Old Opry
The Country Legends show is based on the world famous Grand Old Opry music hall in Nahsville, Tennessee and features some of the best loved country music artistes from the beginning right up to the present day. Enjoy a trip down memory lane with hits from the Everly Brothers, Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson and the unforgettable man in black, Mr. Johnny Cash! There is also a fantastic performance by the first lady of country, Dolly Parton, as well as great music from legends such as Kenny Rogers and Glen Campbell.
Bringing things right up date will be electric performances from the modern day Opry stars including Garth Brooks and Shania Twain, building up to a fantastic finale. Complete with lavish costumes and music by the Outlaw Country Band, this is a show not to be missed by anyone who likes a bit of country!
LIT Milennium Theatre, 8pm
Tickets: €20/€18 (Conc.) On Sale
Box Office: 061-322322
E-mail: boxoffice@litmt.ie

August 23 to 27
Romeo and Juliet
Two household both alike in dignity / In fair Limerick where we lay our scene / From ancient grudge break to new mutiny / Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean.
Romeo and Juliet casts the youth and innocence of the title characters against the forces of family honour, violence and criminality. Faithful to Shakespeare’s beautiful and timeless script, Limerick Youth Theatre set this tale of star-crossed lovers in our own feud-torn city. Usually performed by adults, although the lovers are in their mid-teens, Ciarda Tobin directs a cast of talented young actors in this dynamic and relevant production.
Belltable 8pm,
Admission: €8
Box Office : 061-319866

August 19 & 20
Soul Garden
CentreStage Adult Musical Theatre Summer School presents. Following on from the tremendous success of the Musical Theatre Summer Programme for adults last year, this year’s programme will work on a newly commissioned musical Soul Garden by Paul Nash (Composer and Musical Director) and Mike Finn (Writer). A lively and entertaining musical which will trace the story of Michael Hogan, The Bard of Thomond, a Limerick man trying to get his message across to the people of his city.
LIT Milennium Theatre, 7pm
Tickets: €15 / €12.50 (conc). On Sale Now.
Box Office: 061-322322
Email: boxoffice@litmt.ie

Visual Art

Up to October 2005
'Shades of Light - Evocations of Summer'
All items for sale. The exhibition explores the myriad ways in which artists have responded to evocations of summer - visually, emotionally, intellectually and aesthetically. The exhibition will include works by Sir John Lavery, William Leech, Estella Solomons, William Orpen and Walter Osbourne, primarily from private collections.
Venue: The Hunt Museum
Exhibition opening times: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 2pm-5pm.
Admission: Free
For further information contact Naomi O'Nolan, Tel: 061-312833/490084
email: naomi@huntmuseum.com

to August 12
Modern/Contemporary Printmaking Part 3
The Summer Season of Belltable Exhibitions Part 3. The works will be on loan from exhibiting artists and, importantly, from the Permanent Collection of the Limerick City Gallery of Art. Among the artists whose work is featured are Willem De Kooning, Sam Francis, James Rosenquist and John Cage with major work from the 1970s in a collection formed by Jim Sheehy who, as their technician, worked at Hollander's Workshop in New York and, among others, work from the Limerick Printmakers. The Summer Season will close with a special exhibition devoted to graphic design.
Belltable Gallery
Admission: Free
Opening hours: Monday – Friday 9.30am – 5.30pm
Tel: 061 319866

August 16 to September 2
Selections From The Michael O'Connor Poster Collection
Starting in the late 1970 and 80s, through his connection with the annual Listowel Writers Week, Michael O'Connor amassed a large collection of posters created by leading international graphic designers. Over 3800 posters in the collection available exhibit contemporary art showing how influential the example of graphic design has become for present day art in terms of media and design.
Belltable Gallery
Admission: FREE
Opening hours: Monday – Friday 9.30am – 5.30pm
Tel: 061 319866

Foynes Flying Boats Museum
The museum recalls the 1930's with a wide range of exhibits and graphic illustrations. TICKETS Adult £3.00 Child £1.50 BOOKING/INFO: Mar - Oct Mon - Sun 10.00 - 6.00 VENUE: Foynes + 353 69 65416

Kilmallock Museum & History Trail
This museum holds a collection of implements from industrial, farming, shop and home life in the 19th and 20th century. Kilmallock, Co. Limerick.

Festivals

Summer Music On The Shannon 2005 -August 2 to 14
A summer music school and festival for young classical musicians of all ages and levels of ability. The programme features a wide range of workshops, instrumental programmes, master classes, concerts & opera, private lesson, art and creativity in music, introduction to Irish trad music.
A series of Festival events, involving all SMS students and faculty, will take place in the University Concert Hall. A eu60 family pass to all UCH events will admit two adults and two children to each event. All events at Georgian House, Limerick or at University Concert Hall, UL.
Web: www.summermusicontheshannon.com/index.html
Contact: Robert E. Creech
Phone: 065 7087566
Fax: 065 7087566
E-mail: summermusic.shannon@uch.ie

Other Stuff

August 28
The Kieran Sheehy Memorial Body Building Championships
The National Training Centre for the Special Needs (N.T.C.S.N) presents The Kieran Sheehy Memorial Bodybuilding Championships (Open Affiliation). Categories: First Timers, Novice, Intermediate, Seniors (<70kg, 75kg, 80kg, >90kg), Ladies. This is a charitable event with all proceeds going to fund the 'National Training Centre for the Special Needs' Supported by 'Special Olympics Ireland'
~ Guest Posers & Interval Show! ~
University Concert Hall, 5pm
Tickets: €10.00
Tickets available from UCH Box Office, Telephone: 061-331549
City Centre Ticket Desk, Tourist Office, Arthur's Quay Park, Limerick,
Telephone: 061-314314

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. www.siamsatire.com Siamsa Tíre Theatre, Town Park, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland