JULY 2004 WATERFORD

LIVE MUSIC LISTING

Friday 2
Gráda, 8pm @ The Shanty, Tramore.

Sunday 4
Ten Speed Racer, 6.40pm @ Queen St., Tramore.
The Walls, 7.40pm @ Queen St., Tramore.
Tycho Brahe, 6pm @ The Vic.
Stanley Super 800, 8pm @ The Vic.
Live Jazz, 5pm @ Oskars.
Busher, Aylwards Wander Inn.

Friday 9
Mickey Harte
8.30pm @ The Forum.
Gib 8, 8pm @ Garter Lane.

Saturday 10
Vinyls, Caulfields.

Sunday 11
Live Jazz, 5pm @ Oskars.
The Coasters,
Aylwards Wander Inn.

Friday 16
Juno Falls
8pm @ The Forum.

Saturday 17
Don Baker, 8pm @ Garter Lane.
Iron Maiden tribute, 11pm @ The Forum.
Moonlight Shadows, Uluru Bar.

Sunday 18
Live Jazz, 5pm @ Oskars.
Gerdi, Aylwards Wander Inn.
Alibi, Caulfields.

Friday 23
Shane Mac Gowan & The Popes
11.30pm @ The Forum.
Indigo Session with: 7 Even Words + Chaplin + Guns Star Zero, 8pm @ The Forum. l
Jamie Oehlers Quartet,
8pm @ Garter Lane.

Sunday 25
Live Jazz, 5pm @ Oskars.

Saturday 31
The Usual, Uluru Bar.
Resin, Caulfields.

Coming in August:
Joe Dolan
(August 13 @ The Forum)
Kieran Goss
(August 26 @ The Forum)

VISUAL ART

to July 24
Running Of The Deer
By Seamus Kelly. On first floor Arthur Maderson & Eve Smith. Open 11am - 5pm, Tues to Sat. Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

June to August
Summer Show 2004
Gallery and Invited Artists. Dyehouse Gallery, Dyehouse Lane, Waterford.
www.dyehouse-gallery.com

July 3 to 24
Fragments of the Journey
An exhibition of contemporary ceramics by Antonia Splini. Antonia Splini is a mixed media artist from Greece who has lived and worked in Ireland for 16 years. The work deals with recollection and repetition, and also is an investigation of motherhood. Admission Free. Garter Lane Arts Centre, O¹Connell Street, Waterford.

July 8 to 15
Gina
An exhibition of new works by Brendan Flaherty and Robert Jackson. Admission Free. Granary Gallery, Waterford.

ongoing
Waterford¹s Municipal
Art Collection
Admission Free. Greyfriars Municipal Art Gallery, Greyfriars, off Cathedral Square, Waterford.

THEATRE & OPERA

to July 3
Death
& The Real Inspector
wHound
Waterford¹s Ragdoll Theatre Company return to Garter Lane this summer with two one act plays ­ Death by Woody Allen, directed by Stephen Walsh, and The Real Inspector Hound by Tom Stoppard, directed by Joe Meagher. Woody Allen status is based on his vast back catalogue of movies, including Take the Money and Run, Zelig, Shadows and Fog (of which Death is an early version) and many many more. Tom Stoppard¹s plays include Jumpers and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead as well as collaborating screenplays for such films as Enigma and Shakespeare in Love. 8pm, tickets: f10 (f7 conc). Tel: 051 855038. Garter Lane Arts Centre, O¹Connell Street, Waterford.
www.garterlanewaterford.com

Concerts

Wednesdays
Artbyte Lunchtime
in the City
Artbyte Lunchtime in the City 1.15pm - 1.45pm. July 7 Buachaill na hEireann, The Granary, O¹Connell St. July 14 DJ Paul Power, Millennium Plaza. July 21 DJ Jay Rue, Millennium Plaza; Woodkirk, The Large Room, City Hall. July 28 Micko & Tommy, Millennium Plaza. Weekly sessions will run until end of September. Waterford.

July
Christ church Cathedral
July 8: Cape Breton Choir Fifty voice chorale from Nova Scotia, proceeds in aid of Brothers of Charity Services, Waterford. 8pm, f15. July 11: Coffee Concert Patrick Skerritt (violin), Clare Skerritt (piano). Short informal recital for all the family to enjoy on a Sunday, with a free cup of coffee! Noon, f5/f10 (family ticket). July 14: Thomas Heywood World renowned Australian organist, this is his only concert in Ireland before a UK tour. ³Ševen if you think you don¹t like organ recitals, don¹t even think of missing him². 8pm, f10. July 31: Philip Martin & Family Philip Martin, the Irish pianist and composer teams up with his soprano wife and their twin children to present an evening of varied music. 8pm, f10. All booking on 051 858958. Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford.

Other Stuff

Saturdays
Waterford City Food
& Craft Market
This fresh new shopping experience offers the best variety of quality, specialised and locally produced foods. There are also handcrafts on sale including pottery, ethnic jewellery and wood craft.10am - 4pm. Jenkins Lane, off Georges Street, Waterford.

Festivals

July 2 to 4
Tráfest Music Weekend
With over 50 free pub, street and concert sessions over three days, and all free, you won¹t beat TráFest for value. Acts include The Walls, Ten Speed Racer, The Butterfly Band, Jimmy Crowley and Cassidy. Tramore, Co. Waterford.

July 26 to 30
Spróg
SprÓg, the pre-Spraoi festival will burst on to the scene with the emphasis firmly on lively engaging entertainment for 5-8 year olds. Tickets are only f3 per child or adult and each show lasts no more than 60 minutes, so pre-book on 051-855038 to avoid any disappointments and tears!
Mon 26th & Tues 27th July, 2pm & 5pm:
Story-time with Flotsam & Jetsam
Mon 26th & Tues 27th July, 11am:
Workshop A fun based imaginative drama workshop using the body and voice to tell your own story.
Wed 28th July, 2pm & 5pm:
Raymondo¹s Journey
Thurs 29th July, 2pm & 5pm:
Lungi the Travelling Puppeteer
Fri 30th July, 2pm & 5pm:
Tale of the Cabbage Head King
Mon 26th to Fri 30th July, 10-11.30am:
Shake a Leg
A week of Dance Workshops for 5 to 8 year olds, led by Libby Seward. Tickets: f60.
Garter Lane Arts Centre, O¹Connell Street, Waterford.
www.garterlanewaterford.com

July 30 to August 1
Spraoi
Ireland¹s largest street theatre festival. On the August Bank Holiday weekend Spraoi transforms the city centre of Waterford into one gigantic stage, and fills it with international street theatre acts and world music. And it¹s all Free! Highlights for 2004 include Siyaya from Zimbabwe, Aerial and Trapeze experts Exponential with the Irish Premier of ŒIce Pack¹ and the mighty Carnival Collective. Other acts appearing: Babyhead, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Opus Pocus, The Invisible Men, Awsum Adudu, and No. 1 Station. The climax on Sunday evening will be the Spraoi Parade 2004: ŒState of the Art¹, with over 300 wonderfully costumed performers, gigantic floats, lights and special effects, followed by a fantastic fireworks display. It¹s a truly Mardi Gras event, that has something for everyone. Tickets & booking info: www.spraoi.com Waterford.

visitor Attractions

Waterford Crystal Visitor centre
An opportunity to see how the world famous crystal glass is produced. Visitor Centre: open Feb, Nov, Dec daily 9am - 5pm; Mar to Oct daily 9am - 5pm; Rest of year daily 8.30am - 6pm. Adm Free. Factory Tour: open Mar to Oct daily 8.30am, last tour 4.30pm; Rest of year daily 9am - 3.15pm. Adm €6.50 (individuals), €3.50 (group/coach per person), €3.50 (students), free(children under 12). Kilbarry, Waterford.

WATERFORD MUSEUM OF TREASURES at the Granary
Waterford Museum of Treasures at the Granary brings together an extensive range of rare and beautiful artefacts that are brought to life by the latest technological innovations. Open Oct to March:
10am-5pm, Mon to Sat; 11am-5pm Sunday. Admission Charges Adults €6, Senior Citizens/Students €4.50. Children between 6-12 €3.20, under 6 free. Family tickets and group rates available. Tel. 051 304500. Merchants Quay, Waterford.
www.waterfordtreasures.com