June 2004 WATERFORD

LIVE MUSIC LISTING

Wednesday 2
Lucas, 8pm @ Phil Grimes.

Sunday 6
Live Jazz, 5pm @ Oskars.
White Lines, Caulfields.
Horsebox, The Thatch.
Memphis, Ferry Bar.

Friday 11
Don Baker, 8pm @ Garter Lane.
Chris Doran, 8pm @ The Forum.
Sinner Boy (Rory Gallagher
tribute), 11pm @ The Forum.

Saturday 12
Stewart Agnew + David Celia, 8pm @ The Forum
Organics Jazz Trio, 8pm @ Garter Lane.
Aslan, 8pm @ Shefflin¹s.
Horsebox, T & H Doolans.

Sunday 13
Live Jazz, 5pm @ Oskars.
The Coasters, Caulfields.
2nd Shift, The Thatch.
Richie Roberts, T & H Doolans.

Saturday 19
Bob Cheevers, 8pm @ The Forum.
The Blaas, Caulfields.
Horsebox, T & H Doolans.

Sunday 20
TV, Caulfields.
Davy Griffin, The Thatch.
3 For The Road, T & H Doolans.

Friday 25
Teenage Kicks 17, 9pm @ Garter Lane.

Saturday 26
Christy Hennessy, 8pm @ Theatre Royal.
Tailors Twist, T & H Doolans.

Sunday 27
Live Jazz, 5pm @ Oskars.
Danny Tobin, Caulfields.
2nd Shift, The Thatch.
Horsebox, T & H Doolans.

Coming in July:
Mickey Harte
(July 9 @ The Forum)

Juno Falls
(July 16 @ The Forum)

VISUAL ART

to June 19
Eclipse
By Tony Oakey. Home Paintings By Regine Bartsch. Uisce By Art, Craft & Design students of VTOS Dungarvan. Open 11am - 5pm, Tues to Sat. Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

June 22 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

June 2 to 26
Development
William Grace¹s main subject matter is the urban and rural environment. He is interested in the contrast between the old and new, the drama of tone and light and the sense of changing environments. His paintings catch a moment in time through his unique approach to the subject matter. Admission Free. Garter Lane Arts Centre, O¹Connell Street, Waterford.

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

THEATRE & OPERA

June 15 to 19
A Bowler Hat Celebration
Jimmy is mourning the recent death of his friend with Ted as they look for comfort in each other and deal with the unexpected consequences of their friendship. Also featuring the highlights from Bowler Hat Theatre Company¹s Assassins, Chess and Sweeney Todd and featuring special guests Lumen. 8pm. Tel: 051 855038. Garter Lane Arts Centre, O¹Connell Street, Waterford.
www.garterlanewaterford.com

June 30 to July 3
Death
& The Real Inspector Hound
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). Garter Lane Arts Centre, O¹Connell Street, Waterford.

Dance

June 26 & 27
Intermediate Tango Week¹d
This weekend is aimed at intermediate dancers. Places are limited so book early. 2-5pm & 11am-2pm, tickets: f30 (f20 Friends of Garter Lane). Garter Lane Arts Centre, O¹Connell Street, Waterford.

Comedy


Festivals

June 1 to 13
S. East Garden Festival 2004
A trail of 15 prvate gardens. The gardens range from cottage style gardens to colourful attractively designed new gardens. Full details and brochures from Margaret Power, Abbey Road Gardens,Ferrybank, Waterford tel: 051 832081or from Waterford Tourist office, The Quay, Waterford. Waterford.

June 11 to 13
Worlds Oceans Festival
For the first time ever, Tramore will be Ireland¹s venue for the 2004 internationally-celebrated World Oceans Festival. To mark the occasion, the Irish Wildlife Trust, in partnership with T-Bay Surf & Wildlife Centre, have organised a weekend of beach sport and wildlife events for all age groups at the South East's premier resort. The emphasis is on having fun, experiencing top-class water-sports and getting up close to the creatures that live in our oceans and coastal rock pools. The following can be contacted for further information: Marie Power, Irish Wildlife Trust, Tel: 051 386 329 - Billy Butler, Manager, Tramore Bay Surf & Wildlife Centre, Tel: 051 391 297 - Tim Clabon, Marine Conservation Officer, Irish Wildlife Trust, Tel: 01 660 4530. Tramore, Co. Waterford.

June 18 to 20
Lismore Festival of Travel Writing & Music
The Festival will include 3 very full days of arts, music and cultural activities for all interests and ages. Music, literature, readings, theatre performances (street and indoor), exhibitions, art, history, photography and competitions are just a number of the activities that will be going on throughout the weekend. Lismore, Co. Waterford.
www.lismore-ireland.com

June 25 to 27
Dunmore East Green Dragon Festival
The Festival aims to present and promote some of the finest traditional and roots music currently to be found in Ireland and Wales. Acts (such as Hocus Pocus, The Canemakers, Electric Céilí, Mabon, Cerys Rhys Matthews & Friends, Cuisle, Calla, and Comhaltas Ceoltoirí Eireann), from both Ireland and Wales will fill every venue, every night - and Sunday afternoon too - bringing a festival flavour to this unmissable weekend of fun. The Bands provide a highly eclectic mix that really does have something for everyone.
Dunmore East, Co. Waterford.
www.waterford-dunmore.com

Coming Soon
TráFest Music Weekend runs in Tramore July 2nd to 4th. With over 50 free pub, street and concert sessions over three days, and all free, you won't beat TráFest for value. Acts include The Walls, Ten Speed Racer, The Butterfly Band, Jimmy Crowley and Cassidy.

Concerts

Wednesdays
Artbyte Lunchtime in the City
Artbyte Lunchtime in the City 1.15pm - 1.45pm. June 2 Lyn Saoirse, City Square; April Coady & Co., The Millennium Plaza. June 16 Donal Moore, City Archives, High Street; Jim Lenane, Waterford City Library. June 30 All in All, Haricots Cafe, O¹Connell St. Waterford. Weekly sessions will run until end of September. Waterford City.


Other Stuff

Saturdays from June 5
Waterford City Food & Craft Market
This fresh new shopping experience offers the best variety of quality, specialised and locally produced foods such as Commeragh Cheddar and Ireland¹s only organic apple juice. There are also handcrafts on sale including pottery, ethnic jewellery and wood craft. Officially opened on Saturday June 5th, this event will be celebrated with music, street performances ,give-aways and surprises! 10am - 4pm. Jenkins Lane, off Georges Street, 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