DECEMBER 2005 WATERFORD

LIVE MUSIC

Saturday 3
The Jam Tarts, Ruby Lounge.

sunday 4
The Vinyls, Ruby Lounge.
Cassidy, Wacky Apple.
Northern Soul, 6pm @ Oskars.
The Remedees, 6pm @ Masons.

Monday 5
Opus Pocus, 9.30pm @ Masons.

Wednesday 7
The Waxies + Bluemoose, 6pm @ Masons.

Thursday 8
Boomer, Ruby Lounge.

Friday 9
Stone Ocean, Bank.
Soul Deluxe, Ruby Lounge.

Saturday 10
Damien Dempsey, Ten John St.
Shameless, Ruby Lounge.

Sunday 11
Avalon, Ruby Lounge.
Platform 2, 6pm @ Oskars.
The Jam Tarts, 6pm @ Masons.
The Divas, 7pm @ Wacky Apple.
Resin, 9pm @ Wacky Apple.

Monday 12
Opus Pocus, 9.30pm @ Masons.

Wednesday 14
The Remedees, 6pm @ Masons.

Thursday 15
Junebug, Ruby Lounge.

Friday 16
Aslan, Ten John St.
Big Paulie Kool, 11.30pm @ Forum.
The Guggenheim Grotto, Bank.
Nemesis, Wacky Apple.
The Remedees, Ruby Lounge.

Saturday 17
Kerri Chandler + Marshall Jefferson, Ten John St.
The Kraze, Ruby Lounge.

Sunday 18
Cabron, Ruby Lounge.
Ross Kearley, 6pm @ Oskars.
Kyser Soze, 6pm @ Masons.

Monday 19
Opus Pocus, 9.30pm @ Masons.

Tuesday 20
Butterfly Band, Ruby Lounge.

Wednesday 21
Cosmic Allegiance to Funk, Ruby Lounge.

Thursday 22
Soul Deluxe, Ruby Lounge.

Friday 23
Big Paulie Kool, 11.30pm @ Forum.
Luke Kelly Tribute, Wacky Apple.
Boomer, Ruby Lounge.

Saturday 24
The Mince Pies, aka The Remedees, 3.30pm @ Masons.

Monday 26
Gorbachov + The Blizzards + Illya K + Saviours of Space, 10pm @ Forum.
Hot Blooded Animals, Wacky Apple.
The Jam Tarts, Ruby Lounge.

Tuesday 27
Simon's Farewell Concert, 8pm @ Forum.

Wednesday 28
Pink Floyd Tribute, Ten John St.
Junebug, Ruby Lounge.

Thursday 29
Whipping Boy + support, 8pm @ Forum.
Shameless, Ruby Lounge.

Friday 30
Jon Carter + Justin Robertson, Ten John St.
Groove Station, Ruby Lounge.

Saturday 31
New Years Eve Party, Ruby Lounge.
New Years Eve Party, Oskars.
New Years Eve Party, Masons.

Sunday 1 - 2006
The Vinyls, Ruby Lounge.
Ross Kearley, Oskars.
The Vinyls, 6pm @ Masons.

Visual Art

to December 3
Waterford Art Group
Annual exhibition by the Waterford Art Group's talented local artists. Garter Lane Arts Centre, 5 O'Connell St.

to December 22
Natural History
'Áilleacht Chroí' ­ Natural History, a stunning exhibition of new paintings by Rayleen Clancy and Blawnin Clancy. This body of work is inspired by the unspoilt and natural beauty of the Ring peninsula. Open Mon-Fri: 10am-1pm; 2pm-5pm. Greyfriars Municipal Art Gallery.

to December 23
Christmas Art & Designer Craft Exhibition
The exhibition will feature work by selected artists and craftworkers. This is an opportunity to acquire a unique handcrafted Christmas gift. There will be a wide range of paintings, cards, ceramics, textiles, jewellery, photography, floral décor, woodcraft and many more gift ideas to suit all. Open 10am-5pm, Mon to Fri; 10am-6pm, Sat. Admission Free. Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

December 9 to mid January
Christmas Show
Group exhibition including work by Tony O'Malley,Jane O'Malley, Brian Bourke, John Shinnors and more. Dyehouse Gallery, Dyehouse Lane.

Theatre & Opera

December 14 & 15
Santa's Christmas Mystery
By Shay Healy & Michael Scott. A dazzling musical filled with seasonal fun awaits you this December! Filled with important clues, magic spells and complaining elves. Free 11 track CD of songs from the show for every child that attends! 8pm. All tickets e8.50. Bookings: 051 874402. Theatre Royal, The Mall.

December 30 to January 7
Peter Pan
Imagine a world like nothing you've ever seen, where every day is an adventure, where you never have to grow up or grow old. That's the world of Peter Pan - the clanging swords of furious rivals, the quivering plank of the Jolly Roger, the transcendent thrill of flyingŠ and the magical power of a hidden kiss. Presented by Theatre Royal and Red Kettle, this is a lasting tale of adventure, discovery and dreams. Peter Pan has thrilled audiences around the world since it premiered on a London stage 100 years ago. J.M. Barrie's classic story is of a boy who wouldn't grow up - and the girl whose family insists that she must. This is the family show to beat them all! Full of fantasy, pirates, fairies and flying! 8pm. All tickets e18/15/7. Bookings: 051 874402. Theatre Royal, The Mall.

Comedy

December 2
Kevin 'Bloody' Wilson
The Outback Outlaw brings his own brand of outrageous comedy to the Forum. 8pm, tickets e27.50. Forum, The Glen.

December
Revolution Comedy Club
Dec 6: Matt Sadlier + Keith Farnan, with MC Simon O'Keeffe. Dec 13: David McSavage + Brian Joyce, with MC Steve Cummins. Jan 3: John Collery + guest, with MC. Jan 10: Eddie Bannon + guest, with MC. 9pm, tickets e10/8. Revolution, John Street.

Concerts

December 9
Handel's Messiah
For more than 250 years, Handel's Messiah, 'a moment of solace and refreshment', has been at the heart of Christmas. Continuing this tradition, the Irish Baroque Orchestra and Resurgam choir will perform Handel's masterwork following on from their magisterial performance in Waterford last year in an authentic period performance. 7.30pm. Tickets e25 (e17.50 conc.). Bookings: 051 855038. Holy Family Church.

December 11 & 12
A Viennese Strauss Gala
This show recreates the nostalgia and romance of the Viennese Festive Season, and introduces the audience to a by-gone age of glamorous soirées and Strauss waltzes and comprises highlights from some of the great Operettas. Presented by Garter Lane & Theatre Royal. 8.30pm. Tickets e20/15/7. Bookings: 051 874402. Theatre Royal, The Mall.

December 27
The Celtic Tenors
Matthew Gilsenan, Niall Morris and James Nelson return to the Theatre Royal for a special Christmas-time concert. 8pm. All tickets e30. Bookings: 051 874402. Theatre Royal, The Mall.

december @ ChristChurch
Dec 4: Ariel Hernandez & Dermot Dunne - Buenos Aires native Ariel Hernandez and Ireland's leading classical accordionist Dermot Dunne play an hour long 'coffee concert'. 12pm, e5, e10 (family). Dec 10: City of Waterford Brass and Thomas Francis Meagher Fife & Drum Band - the programme will include popular classics and Christmas themed music. 8pm, tickets e8. Dec 18: Civic Carol Service, featuring Christ Church Cathedral Choir and City of Waterford Brass. 4pm, free. Bookings: 051 858958. Christ Church Cathedral. christchurchwaterford.com

Coming Soon

January 11 to 13
MacBeth
Directed by Alan Stanford. Presented by Second Age Theatre Company. Bookings: 051 874402. Theatre Royal, The Mall.

NEW WATERFORD DINING OUT
Brasserie Orange
8 Mary St., 051 875880
Quoted as being the 'hottest ticket in town', you are promised an exceptional dinner in a fabulous setting when you choose Brasserie Orange. Serving traditional French brasserie fare, in a funky, lively atmosphere. This is the place to come when you want a guaranteed good night out. Fab cocktail lounge upstairs for before or after dinner. Open for dinner Tues thru Saturday plus lunch dates available in December.

NEW WATERFORD PUB LIFE
The Bank Bar & Café
Cnr. Gladstone & O'Connell St. 051 872170
Beside Shaw's department store and off the quay in the heart of the old business area of Waterford, this cafe bar boasts a lovely menu at great value and very relaxing atmosphere. The bar was originally a bank in the early 1900’s but has been sympathetically redeveloped into a sophisticated bar & café. A popular place to meet both socially and for business it serves some of the best coffee in town not to mention its fine beers. There is a lively atmosphere in the evenings and hosts live music from time to time (see Miller Live Music Guide). Try out our welcoming staff at: thebankbarcafe.com