AUGUST 2006 WATERFORD

Live Music Listings

Thursday 3
Lebowski,10.30pm @ Rubys.

Friday 4
The Glitterbugs, 9pm @ Masons.
Trad Night, 9.30pm @ Oskars.
Distractions, Kazbar.

Saturday 5
Z Funk,10.30pm @ Rubys.
Freshly Ground, 9pm @ Masons.
Lebowski, 9pm @ Oskars.
Hot Blooded Animals, Kazbar.

Sunday 6
The Fugitives,10.30pm @ Rubys.
The Butterfly Band,5pm @ Masons.
Paul James, 6pm @ Oskars.
Northern Soul & Jam Tarts, Kazbar.
Grand Central Station, 5.30pm @ Wacky Apple.

Monday 7
Grand Central Station & Friends, 5pm @ Masons.
Resin, Muldoons.

Thursday 10
Northern Soul,10.30pm @ Rubys.

Friday 11
Rubber Soul,10.30pm @ Rubys.
Trad Night, 9.30pm @ Oskars.
The Jades + TASC + James Bell, 8.30pm @ The Bowery.

Saturday 12
The Jam Tarts,10.30pm @ Rubys.
Blazing Sandals, 9pm @ Oskars.
Boomer, Kazbar.

Sunday 13
Dutch Courage,10.30pm @ Rubys.
Beef, 7pm @ Masons.
Ross Kearley, 6pm @ Oskars.
Big Paulie Kool, Wacky Apple.

Monday 14
Hot Blooded Animals, Muldoons.

Thursday 17
San Fran Fiasco,10.30pm @ Rubys.

Friday 18
Boomer,10.30pm @ Rubys.
Trad Night, 9.30pm @ Oskars.

Saturday 19
Beef,10.30pm @ Rubys.
Northern Soul, 9pm @ Oskars.
AC Seedy, 11.30pm @ Forum.
Rubber Soul, Kazbar.

Sunday 20
Skajah,10.30pm @ Rubys.
Kyser Soze, 7pm @ Masons.
Paul James, 6pm @ Oskars.
Resin, Wacky Apple.

Monday 21
Rubber Soul, Muldoons.

Thursday 24
The Vinyls,10.30pm @ Rubys.

Friday 25
The Jam Tarts,10.30pm @ Rubys.
Trad Night, 9.30pm @ Oskars.

Saturday 26
Revolver,10.30pm @ Rubys.
Northern Soul, 9pm @ Oskars.
Ross Kearley & Band, 11pm @ Forum.
Resin, Kazbar.

Sunday 27
The Remedees,10.30pm @ Rubys.
Avalon, 7pm @ Masons.
Hot Blooded Animals, Wacky Apple.

Monday 28
San Fran Fiasco, Muldoons.

Thursday 31
Northern Soul,10.30pm @ Rubys.

Visual Art

August
Exhibitions
to Aug 12: ‘Something About Mermaids’ by Leah Murphy. ‘Odyssey-An
Artist’s Journey through Co. Waterford’’ by Raymond Osborn. ‘Market
06’’ a selection of work by various artists. Aug 16 - Sep 16:
‘Elsewhere’ by Eithne Ryan. ‘What Lies Beneath’’ by Lydia Lynaagh.
‘Market 06’’ a selection of work by various artists. Open 10am-5pm,
Mon to Fri; 10am-6pm, Sat. Admission Free. Old Market House Arts
Centre, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

August
In Those Days
Ursula Hutt is a German photographer who lived in Ireland during 1968
– 1972. Her exhibition “In those Days” sensitively records an era of
Irish history before the advent of the Celtic Tiger. Dyehouse
Gallery, Mary Street.

to August 29
Life Journeys
An exhibition by the pupils of Our Lady of Lourdes, Slieverue, Scoil
Lorcain, Gaelscoil na nDeise and Mount Sion Primary School Garter
Lane Arts Centre, 5 O'Connell Street.

Theatre

August 2 to 5
The Island of Lost Children
A new play from Little Red Kettle Theatre Company, Ireland’s leading
children’s theatre company that flings a bunch of contemporary
children into a roller coaster adventre on an island inhabited by 400
year old children! With macabre masks, dangerous puppets, sword
fights, new languages and incredible performances from some of the
best child actors you're ever likely to see. 8pm. Info: 051 874402.
Theatre Royal, The Mall.

Kids Stuff

July 31 to August 4
Sprog
Theatre! Dance! Art! Puppets! Music! This is the 7th year that SprOg,
the pre-Spraoi festival, bursts on to the Waterford scene with lively
and engaging entertainment for 5-8 year olds. The theme this year is
“Life Journeys”, an exploration of identity and a
celebration of diversity through theatre, art, music and dance. Shows
twice daily, with workshops, exhibitions and much much more. Tickets
are only e5, so book now to avoid disappointment. Box office: 051
855138, Tues to Sat from 12 noon.
Email: boxoffice@garterlane.ie

Dance

Mondays
Khelashi Belly Dance
Bellydance is the oldest form of dance, it is a celebration of the
feminine, it empowers women of all ages, shapes and sizes and it is
pure joy! For bookings contact Sandra at 086 1594508, web:
www.firedance.cc, e-mail: khelashidance.cc Garter Lane Arts Centre,
5 O’Connell Street.

Comedy

August @ Revolution Comedy Club
Aug 15: Reuben + Neil Hickey, MC Matt Saddlier. Sep 19: Maeve Higgins
+ Johnny Condon + Keith Farnan. 9pm, tickets e10/8. Revolution, John
Street.

Concerts

August @ ChristChurch
Aug 6: Thomas Heywood. 12pm. Free concert. Aug 11: Cologne New
Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra. 8pm. Tickets e15/12. Aug 19: The
Outside Track (Trad). 8pm. Tickets e15/10. Aug 27: St. Brigid’s
Cathedral Choir. 8pm. Tickets e5/10 (Family). Bookings: 051 858958.
Christ Church Cathedral. christchurchwaterford.com

Festivals

August 4 to 6
Spraoi 2006
Ireland’s largest street theatre festival, also featuring world
music. On the August Bank Holiday weekend Spraoi transforms the city
centre into one gigantic stage, and fills it with international
street theatre and world music. There’s something for everyone, and
it’s all Free!
Highlights for 2006 include the first ever appearance in Ireland of
the Drummers of Burundi, powerful percussion from one of the greatest
ensembles in the world. Other music highlights include Freshly
Ground from South Africa, and RSL, a devasting nine piece playing the
funkiest Latin-Jazz. Street theatre includes several Irish
premieres, including French company Delits de Façade, Trukitek from
Spain, and a brand new show by Dot Comedy. Aerial acts include Fidget
Feet, Tumble Circus and Upswing.
The Spraoi Parade ’06, “WAAARGH”, featuring over 300 costumed
performers, gigantic floats, lights and special effects takes place
on Sunday evening, followed by the closing finale firework display.
More info: www.spraoi.com Waterford City.

August 24 to 27
12th Guinness International Bluegrass Festival
What better place to enjoy Bluegrass & Roots music than down by the
sea at Dunmore East. This most enjoyable music festival promises to
round off a perfect summer. The line-up for the 2006 Festival
includes: Boxcar Preachers (USA), King Brothers (USA), Bluegrass
Boogiemen (Holland), Blue Railroad Train ( France), Jack Danielles
String Band ( France), Clarkesville Mountain Band (UK), Mean Eyed
Cats, Tennessee Hob, Hog Rose Bluegrass, Kevin & Geraldine Gill. For
more info on the wheres and whens visit: www.waterford-dunmore.com
Dunmore East, Co. Waterford.