JULY 2005 LIMERICK

LIVE MUSIC LISTINGS

July 2
PlaytOh @12pm, Music Lane, Unit 3 Parkway SC, Dublin Road, Limerick
Wake The Nation Tour 2005 @ 2pm, Tix eu11-9, The Termites Featuring: ONOFF, The Upgrades, Acidtone, Eyes Never Lie, Emily, HomeStar Runner, Echogram, All Heads Down, My Remorse, Gunther, Knapweed, Vamos, Black Box Regrets, Tilted, Itchy Trigger Finger, Mundicide

Thursday, 7 July
Richie Havens + Don Mescall @ 8pm, Tix eu20, Warehouse
Skamp @ 8pm, Tix eu10, Upstairs Dolans

Friday, 8 July
Melasonic @ 11pm, Tix eu5, Upstairs Dolans
National Youth Orchestra of Ireland Catherine Leonard(violin), Siun Milne (leader), Gearoid Grant (conductor) 8pm, Tix eu15-10, UCH

July 14
Lucky Dube @ 9pm, tix eu14, Trinity Rooms
National Youth Symphony Orhestra of Ireland Stephanie McCabe (leader), Atso Almila (conductor) 8pm, eu15-10, UCH

Friday, 15 July
Nu Killa Beats @ 11pm, Tix eu7, Warehouse
Melasonic @11pm, Tix eu5, Upstairs

Saturday, 16 July
Vesta Varra & The Driven + Leya @ 9pm, Tix eu10, Warehouse

Thursday, 21 July
Noelie McDonnel @ 8pm, Tix eu 10, Upstairs Dolans

Friday, 22 July
Stairway to Zepplin @ 9pm, Tix eu12, Warehouse
Melasonic @11pm, Tix eu5, Upstairs Dolans

Saturday, 23 July
The Posies @ 9pm, Tix eu15/12, Warehouse

VISUAL ART
July 3 (Extended)
New Work
Members of Cartel, featuring painting, sculpture and photography.
Friar's Gate Theatre, Sarsfield St., Kilmallock, Co. Limerick

to July 10
Eist

4 different ways of exploring space through sound/images.
Eist is a celebration of Limerick City Gallery of Art as the resource for sound art. Four artists were asked to use the upstairs galleries to make creative work using sound and visual material. Each has a separate gallery to work from. Each works varies very differently from the others. This allows for a concentrated survey of sound art. The four artists are David Bickley, William Furlong, Slavek Kwi, Softday [Sean Taylor/Mikael Fernstrom].
Limerick City Gallery of Art, Pery Square, Limerick

to July 10
Yo Lo Vi
By Tom Molloy.
Limerick City Gallery of Art, Pery Square, Limerick

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

All year round
19th and 20th Century Collection of Implements
Collection of implements from industrial, farming, shop and home life in the 19th and 20th century.
Kilmallock Museum and History Trail, Kilmallock

to July 8
Modern/Contemporary Printmaking Part 2
&
July 19 to August 12
Modern/Contemporary Printmaking Part 3

The Summer Season of Belltable Exhibitions features an extensive program of
MODERN/CONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKING set out in counterpart to the Summer 2004
Survey of Contemporary Drawing and the previous 2004-05 exhibitions devoted
to Contemporary Painting. Organised as a three-part survey, it will offer
the full range of approaches to printmaking in current practice including
dvd projections.
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. Other artists include Jack Donovan, Michael Farrel, Gavin Hogg, Sarah Horgan, Brian Kennedy, Ciaran Lennon, Dave Lilburn, Alice Maher, Anne Madden, Patrick Pye, Jim Sheehy, 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

THEATRE & DANCE
June 30 to July 2
Mort
By Terry Pratchett
CentreStage Youth Theatre presents.
LIT Milennium Theatre, €14/12, 7.00pm

July 1
Tanks a Lot!
Written and performed by Raymond Keane and directed by Judy Hegarty Lovett. Its the story of one clown and a glimpse of the clown within us all. Raymond Keane, the clown, is 47 years old. We meet him as he imagines and invents his past, his present and his future. This hilarious and heart-warming clown unearths the fantastical beauty in everyday life and encounters miraculous complexity in the most mundane events.
Belltable Arts Centre, eu16/14, 8pm

July 4 to 23
Musical Theatre Youth Summer Camp
Working with Joseph & The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
University Concert Hall
Monday July 4 to Friday July 22 Mon - Fri, 9.30am - 5pm
Saturday July 23 3pm & 7pm

July 6
Camerata Strings
The National Youth Orchestra of Ireland, under the baton of Musical director Michael D’Arcy, present a programme of Vivaldi, Mozart , Elgar and much more at this free lunchtime concert. Soloists include Stephanie McCabe, violin, Aisling Manning, violin, Jane Murphy, violin, Maria Ryan, violin, Julie-Anne Manning, cello. Bring your lunch and enjoy an hour of the finest in classical music.
Admission FREE. Pre-booking advised
Belltable, 1pm

July 14 to 16
The Cambria
By Donal O' Kelly. In April 1845, 'The Cambria', a trans-Atlantic Cunard Line paddle-steamer left Boston for Cork with Frederick Douglass, an escaped slave on board. He has just published a book of his life story forcing him to flee with a high price on his head. He sought asylum in Ireland. After a most eventful crossing, Frederick Douglass spoke on platforms with Daniel O’Connell and was given a civil reception in the Mansion House, Dublin.
Admission: €16 Concession: €14
Belltable, 8pm

July 21 and 22
Catalpa
By Donal O' Kelly. The second of the plays by Donal O' Kelly, Catalpa is a story in the great epic tradition of Moby Dick and Gone With The Wind - with a passing glance at The Great Escape. From New Bedford, USA to Fremantle, Australia, across the high seas on the whaling ship Catalpa. Based on the true story of the daring rescue of six Irish prisoners in 1875. Catalpa is about heroes and visionaries, political intrigue and personal loyalty, with hot romance and battles at sea. An epic adventure story that challenges the nature of heroism. Lyrical and passionate, satirical and very funny.
Admission: €16 Concession: €14
Belltable, 8pm

July 22
The Sanctuary Lamp
Galloglass Theatre Company presents. Starring Frank Kelly of Father Ted fame. One of the most powerful plays, that when first staged in 1926, it provoked a vocal reaction not seen since the staging of The Playboy and The Western World. Three lost and damaged people occupy a city church for a night. Harry, a former circus strongman; Francisco, a juggler and Harry’s best friend; and Maudie, a sixteen years old waif. Betrayed by his best friend, and his wife, and grieving over the death of his daughter, Harry seeks to assuage his pain, his guilt and his feelings of murderous intent. Despite their desperate circumstances, their individual stories enthrall, horrify and amuse.
Writer, Tom Murphy, says THE SANCTUARY LAMP 'is the camp-fire in the distance, the candle in the window and the proof of hope in man.'
Friars Gate Theatre, Sarsfield St., Kilmallock, Co. Limerick, eu15/12, 8pm,
Box office: 063-98727
www.galloglass.ie
Theatre

July 23
A New York Song Book
By Music Theatre Ireland, under the musical direction of David Wray, this talented trio brings to Ireland a rare opportunity to hear new songs from New York. Ellen McElroy and Danna Davis, originally a New Yorker herself, are joined by Kenneth W. Gartman direct from ‘The Big Apple’.
Fast paced and exhilarating, they present a cabaret of contemporary songs, many of which have not yet been heard outside the USA. Sometimes witty, often poignant, at all times on the cutting edge of urban chic, A NEW YORK SONGBOOK - 'WAY OFF BROADWAY' takes a refreshingly candid look at relationships (and the lack of them!) in our contemporary world. You’ll laugh and cry with them, know them by their sincerity, be empowered by their courage and inspired by their resilience; what 'Sex In The City' did for television in the USA, 'WAY OF BROADWAY' is doing for live cabaret here in Ireland. This production features songs from the current Broadway Tony award winning shows “Wicked’ and Avenue Q.
Admission: €16 Concession: €14
Belltable, 8pm

July 8
Trinity Love Island Weekend 2005
Trinity Love Island Weekend. To celebrate the summer Late that night, we are throwing the biggest Tropical Luau Ireland has ever seen! We have it all from hula dancing and limbo competitions, to free giveaways and great food. Take a Journey this Friday to a tropical paridise.
Doors open at 11, with a free Lai for everbody on the door.
Trinity Rooms, 11:00 pm

FESTIVALS

July 1 to 3
TraFest
Over 50 free shows, Music Trail, Street Concerts, Pavement Sessions and much
more. Acts include The Saw Doctors, The Pale, Kabron, Trann, The Butterfly
Band, Gorbachov, and Eclectic Method (MTV Mash). Sponsored by Guinness.
Tramore, Co. Waterford

July 2 to 10
the clonmel junction
festival
A combination of the best in Irish theatre including a play from Donal O¹
Kelly and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival award winner,ORistorante Immortale¹,
Middle Eastern music and dance from Yarir Dalal and friends, the opera
OCastradiva¹ and much more. Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.
www.junctionfestival.com

July 6 to 10
HOOVES On GROOVES FESTIVAL
The 7th Hooves On Grooves is complete with gigs on the Carlsberg Music
Trail, Wexford¹s busiest horse race meeting on Friday, street carnival, open
air markets and much, much more! Wexford Town.
www.hoovesandgrooves.com

July 6 to 9
2005 TALL SHIPS RACE
The Tall Ships return, among them the Russian ships Kruzenshtern and the
Irish entrants Dunbrody, Jeanie Johnston and Asgard II as well as Dewaruci,
an Indonesian tall ship. Waterford City.
www.waterfordtallshipsrace.ie

July 8 to 10
Tionól an tSamhraidh
OColáiste na Rinne: Saothar, Spiorad & Oidhreacht¹. Chun cláru nó chun breis
eolais a fháil glaoigh ar Máire Seosaimhín: 058 20884.
Dún Garbhán, Co. Phort Láirge

July 24
red bull air race
Dubbed OFormula 1 of the Skies¹ this breathtaking aerial race is part of a
seven race series where nine pilots fight it out for the World Championship
in an aerobatic display.
Rock of Cashel, Co. Tipperary.
www.redbullairrace.com

July 24 to August 1
graiguenamanagh regatta & rowing festival 2005
Reputed to be the oldest Regatta on Ireland¹s inland waterways.The entire
town gather to see local and visitor alike compete on the river racing in
Ocots¹, which are the traditional small fishing craft of the Barrow. Many
novelty events to entertain all the family so bring your swimming togs.
Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny.
July 25 to 29
sprOg
This is the 6th year that sprOg, the pre-Spraoi festival will burst on to
the scene with lively engaging entertainment for 5-8 year olds. Each show
lasts no more than 60 minutes. Pre-book to avoid any disappointment. Tickets
only f3, per child or adult . Booking Opens: Sat. July 2, at 12noon. Tel:
051-855038 Garter Lane Arts Centre, O¹Connell Street, Waterford.
www.spraoi.com/childrensevents

July 29 to 31
Spraoi
Transforming the city centre of Waterford, using the streets and quays of
the city to stage what is now the largest outdoor summer event in the South
East of Ireland. It¹s a truly OMardi-Gras¹ event with wonderful family
atmosphere and everything is free & fantastic!
Waterford City Centre.
www.spraoi.com

Upcoming Festivals
August 12 to 21
Kilkenny arts festival
The 32nd Kilkenny Arts Festival is set to be a diverse cultural experience!
With visual art, theatre and dance, classical, world and traditional music
and an outdoor music event. Kilkenny. www.kilkennyarts.ie

August 18 to 21
expose festival 2005
Annual music festival held in the medieval capital. Expose brings together
the best local, national and international talents over three jam-packed
days. Kilkenny.
www.exposekilkenny.com

August 17 to 21
Cork International
Folk Dance Festival
Since its inception in 1995, the festival has brought folk dancing troups
from some of the most diverse cultures in Europe and the World plus local
groups to perform. The 2005 festival will see dance troups from The
Philippines, Croatia & Germany and also local dancers the Kinsale Set
Dancers and Imokilly Dancers.
Cork City and County.
www.corkfolkdance.com

August 25 to 28
BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL 2005
The 11th Guinness International Bluegrass Festival 2005 is set to start toes
a tappin¹. Lively music gigs with Prison Love, Mean Eyed Cats, Blue Railroad
Train (France) and Hickory Project (U.S.A.) and many more. Dunmore East,
Co. Waterford
www.waterford-dunmore.com

OTHER STUFF

July 4
Megga 4th July Party!!!
It's not just the Americans who can celebrate the 4th July, and here at Trinity Rooms we will use any excuse to throw a bash! This Monday 4th July we are havin a massive celebration on behalf of America in the Quarter Club from 11pm. So if your American, if you wanna be American, or even if you have nothing to do with America but just want to have a good time.
Trinity Rooms. 11:00 pm
Admission Free before midnight!!!

July 10
Celebrity Love Island's Fran Cosgrove
Thats right folks, you saw him raise to fame in Celebrity Love Island, now see him this Sunday as part of our own Love Island Weekend, where he will be performing an exclusive live DJ set, right here in Limerick! Its you one chance to get up close and personal with the saucy star, so dont miss out!
Trinity Rooms, 9:00 pm

July 14
African Reggae legend Lucky Dube
The most successful African reggae artist of all time, Lucky Dube (pronounced Doobay) has taken his Peter Tosh -influenced music further than his hero himself managed. Guitarist-vocalist Dube formed his first group, a mbqanga combo entitled The Sky Way Band, while still at school. An interest in Rastafarianism complemented a musical predilection for reggae, although, as a member of the Love Brothers, his first album betrayed none of these influences. His first hit single, the 'Zulu soul' of 'Baxoleleni', arrived in 1983, from his debut solo set Lengane Ngeyetha. Several LPs later, and Dupe diversified into rap for Help My Krap. In 1986 his new band, the Slaves, recorded 'Think About The Children', and their second album, Slave, sold 300,000 copies. Two albums in 1989, Together As One and Prisoner, sold heavily, the latter going double platinum in South Africa in only five days.
Trinity Rooms, 7:00 pm