June 2005 WATERFORD

LIVE MUSIC LISTING

Thursday 2
Platform 2, Ruby Lounge.
Just Kieran, 5pm @ Oskars.
Skad 4 Life, 9.30pm @ Masons.

Friday 3
Soul Deluxe, Ruby Lounge.

Saturday 4
Soul Brothers, Ruby Lounge.

Sunday 5
Jam Tarts, Ruby Lounge.
Gary & Danny, 6pm @ Oskars.
The Butterfly Band, 6pm@ Masons.

Tuesday 7
Q-Ness, 9.30pm @ Masons.

Wednesday 8
The Remedees, 9.30pm @ Masons.

Thursday 9
Junebug, Ruby Lounge.

Friday 10
Playtoh, 5pm @ BPM Records.
Playtoh, 9pm @ Drohan¹s.
Soul Deluxe, Ruby Lounge.

Saturday 11
Johnny Fean & Steve Travers, 8pm @ Forum.
Exit The Street, 8pm @ The Vic, Tramore.
Cassidy, Nineteen.

Sunday 12
Cabron, Ruby Lounge.
Platform 2, 6pm @ Oskars.
Avalon, 9.30pm @ Masons.
The Blaas, Wackey Apple.

Tuesday 14
Three for the Road, 9.30pm @ Masons.

Wednesday 15
Platform 2, 9.30pm @ Masons.

Thursday 16
Johnny Daly Quartet, 8pm @ Garter Lane Arts Centre.
Boomer, Ruby Lounge.

Friday 17
Delorentos + The Flaws + The Fast Emperors, Axis Mundi.
The Vinyls, Ruby Lounge.

Saturday 18
Teenage Kicks 22, 8pm @ Garter Lane Arts Centre.
Soul Brothers, Ruby Lounge.

Sunday 19
Kyser Soze, Ruby Lounge.
Northern Soul, 6pm @ Oskars.
Jam Tarts, Wackey Apple.
Gorbachov, Nineteen.

Tuesday 21
The Butterfly Band, 9.30pm @ Masons.

Wednesday 22
Soul Brothers, 9.30pm @ Masons.

Thursday 23
Platform 2, Ruby Lounge.

Friday 24
The Marshal Stars / Cerebus / Red Organ Serpent Sound / OnOff / The Blizzards, 3.30pm @ Forum.
The Marshal Stars / Ashley Sheehan & The Mute / Red Organ Serpent Sound / Director / The Blizzards, 8pm @ Forum.
The Jam Tarts, Ruby Lounge.

Sunday 26
Boomer, Ruby Lounge.
Gary & Danny, 6pm @ Oskars.
The Vinyls, 6pm @ Masons.
Resin, Wackey Apple.
Zoo 2, Nineteen.

Tuesday 28
Three for the Road, 9.30pm @ Masons.

Wednesday 29
Northern Soul, 9.30pm @ Masons.

Thursday 30
Cabron, Ruby Lounge.

JULY
Friday 1
The Vinyls, Ruby Lounge.

Sunday 3
Junebug, Ruby Lounge.
Northern Soul, 6pm @ Oskars.
The Jam Tarts, 6pm @ Masons.

Visual Art

to June 18 Layered Visions¹ by Kay McLoughlin. ŒFuinneamh na Farraige¹ by Eileen McGoldrick. ŒBull2Minaret¹ by Sue Burkitt. Open 11am - 5pm, Tues to Sat. Adm. Free. Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

June 2 to 25
The Ninety Days
Project by Philip Cullen is comprised of work in a variety of media - pencil drawings, oil paintings on board, wood works, glass and stone carvings - combined with specially recorded original music to accompany the visual work. Explores the illusion of attempted escape from reality. Garter Lane Arts Centre, O¹Connell Street, Waterford.

June 9 to 11
Art & Design Degree Show 2005
The work by graduating students of the BA course Art in Society showcases Painting, 3D work which is both studio-based and site-specific, Photography, Multi-media and Performance. Opens Thurs 9th June at 7pm. Continues Fri 10am-9pm, & Sat 10am-4pm. Waterford Institute of Technology, Waterford.

June 30 to July 30
Elements
An exhibition of contemporary ceramics and glass, showcasing the work of renowned Irish artists Sara Flynn, Etain Hickey, Jim Turner, Karl Harron, Elaine & Lyndsey McGonigle and Peter Young. Garter Lane Arts Centre, O¹Connell Street, Waterford.

Theatre & Opera

June 17 & 18
Štanks a lot!
World Premiere. Written and performed by Raymond Keane and directed by Judy Hegarty Lovett, Štanks a lot! is the story of Raymond Clown. He is forty seven 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. It is the story of one clown and a glimpse of the clown within us all. 8pm, tickets f16/12. Booking tel: 051 874402. Theatre Royal, The Mall, Waterford.

June
June at Christ Church
June 5 Kilkenny Chamber Orchestra The coffee concert programme will include Mozart¹s Symphony No. 25 in G Minor and Barber¹s Adagio for Strings.12pm f5 & f10. June 18 Coyote Mountain Suzuki Strings The performance includes the Bach Minuets, Dvorak's Humoresque, Vivaldi Concerto, and the Bach Double Concerto. The advanced orchestral performance will be the Gustav Holst St. Paul's Suite Jig and Finale. 8pm, free. June 28 The Braemsnaes Choir are from the island of Zealand in Denmark. They are a forty voice adult choir and their repertoire includes ballads, folk music, gospel and church music and African American spirituals. 1pm, free. All bookings on 051 858958. Christ Church Cathedral. www.christchurchwaterford.com

Comedy

Tuesdays
Comedy Night
Live improvisational comedy night. 9pm, free admission. Revolution Bar, High Street, Waterford.

Festivals

June 10 to 12
World¹s Oceans Festival
World Oceans Festival Village @ T-Bay is the venue for Ireland¹s celebration of World Ocean's Day 2005. Activities will take place in and around 4 marquees. A Green Festival Bus will leave Waterford's Quay twice each day. Travel sustainably and have a great day out in Tramore! Visit the Marine Institute¹s research vessel that will be moored on the quayside, Waterford, over the weekend. T-Bay Surf & Wildlife Centre is the base from which all registered events will take place. Also visit underwater photography and wildlife exhibits in various venues around Tramore. All events are FREE OF CHARGE. Events are subject to weather and may change. More info from T-Bay Surf & Wildlife Centre 051 391297. Tramore, Co. Waterford.
www.worldoceanfestival.com

June 10 to 13
Waterford Sings!
3rd International Choir Festival
Irish and International choral groups present a series of indoor & outdoor recitals. Waterford City.
www.mwsfestivals.com

June 24 to 26
Dunmore East Green Dragon Festival
A fusion of Welsh/Irish music and art. The Green Dragon Festival aims to present and promote some of the finest traditional and roots music currently to be found in Ireland and Wales.
Dunmore East, Co. Waterford.
www.artswave.ie

Dance
Wednesdays
Tango
Tango with Argentine instructor Andres Bezem. Two classes: Intermediate @ 7.30pm & Beginners @ 8.30pm. Dancing from 9.30pm til late. Class & Dance: f10. 3 Classes: f25. Contact Axis Mundi or 085 7221175. Axis Mundi, The Mall.

Dining Out

CHANGED
A Taste of Asia
18 High Street, 051 853630
Come and experience true Indian hospitality at Taste of Asia. Where your relaxation and satisfaction is of paramount importance! Tandoori, Makhani, Korma, Passanda, Tikka Masala, Dhansak, Balti, Jalfrezi are just some of the delicious dishes that await you
along with a genuine Indian Welcome!
Come for an exotic taste of Asia. We open 7 days; 5pm to Midnight.

The Belfry Hotel
Conduit Lane, 051 844800
Riadas Restaurant & Chapter House Bar
Savour tantalising international cuisine combining the best of modern and traditional fare served nightly from 6.30pm in intimate and relaxed surroundings. Or why not enjoy a drink at the Chapter House Bar with food served from 12noon to 7pm daily. www.belfryhotel.ie

Bodéga! Wine Bar
54 John Street, 051 844177
Located in the hub of Waterford¹s nightlife, this very fine bistro/wine bar offers a fabulous range of dishes prepared by our three French chefs. Seafood a speciality. This alternative, informal late-night wine bar has a truly Latin feel, with a full licence serving wines, beers & spirits. Awards include; Bridgestone Œ05, Guardian, Time Out...

The Brasserie
Arundel Square, 051 857774
For great service & great food in a relaxed informal atmosphere, the Brasserie is definitely the place. Located in the very heart of the city, take time to relax with friends over a good meal. Full range of wines & beers to compliment a delcious selection of dishes.

NEW
The Cottage Bistro
Cheekpoint, 051 380854
Aidan and Marian McAlpin opened the Cottage Bistro in March 2003. It¹s reasonably priced menu and wine list, together with a light hearted atmosphere made it an initial hit with people from Waterford and abroad.Situated in the picturesque village of Cheekpoint, seven miles east of the historic city of Waterford. Cheekpoint is a small 17th century fishing village situated where the three rivers: the Suir, the Nore, and the Barrow meet. Open Tuesday to Saturday (6pm-9.45pm). All Bank Holiday Mondays. Sundays from June to August.
E: info@cottagebistro.com

CHANGED
The Dry Dock Bar @ Dooley¹s Hotel
The Quay, 051 873531
Conventiently located in the City Centre. Rich in character comfort and style. Enjoy the dining experience. Carvery Lunch served from 12.30 - 2.30pm followed by an a la Carte Menu until 8pm. TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC EVERY MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHTS FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS-SAMPLE OUR ORIGINAL IRISH STEW ON WEDNESDAY EVENINGS-SERVED UNTIL 8PM. Contact Dooley¹s Hotel 051-873531. www.dooleys-hotel.ie

The Esquire Restaurant
Crossmarket Street, Tramore, 051 381324
Established over 25 years ago, The Esquire is a delightful experience. Specialising in seafood and fresh local produce prepared by the patron chef. In a nautical setting with original fixtures from steamers, frigates and shipping vessels from around the seven seas. Open all day, 7 days, all year round; for lunch, late afternoon and evening meals. Bar, Bistro & Full A La Carte Menues.

Haricots Wholefood Restaurant
11 O¹Connell Street, 051 841299
Haricots is a family run wholefood restaurant serving homemade meat, fish, vegetarian and vegan dishes in warm, friendly & relaxed surroundings. Using only the finest ingredients. Haricots offers a menu which also caters for extra-dietary requirements, ie. neutron friendly, gluten free, etc... Open 9am-8pm (last orders) Mon-Sat. Full menu served all day also morning coffees, afternoon teas, juices, homemade soups & desserts throughout the day.

Jade Palace
4 The Mall, 051 855611
Fine traditional Chinese restaurant, chef¹s specialties also include European & Seafood dishes. Relax & enjoy a splendid meal in elegant comfort in our upstairs restaurant or in the less formal bar-lounge. Mon-Fri:Lunch 12:30-2:30pm & Evening Meals 5:30-12pm & Sun 1pm-11:30pm serving all day.

Kambo
The Brasscock Centre, Dunmore Road, 051 870727
A delightful Thai restaurant serving the best Oriental dishes. All dishes freshly prepared to traditional recipes using only the best seafood, meats and vegetables. Excellent selection of wines & bottled beers. Book now for special occasions & dinner parties. Free Car Parking.

Kong¹s Chinese Restaurant
Glenville Centre, Dunmore East Road (behind StatOil Garage),051 843082
A genuine Chinese experience in style & taste. Enjoy the authentic flavours and spices of oriental cuisine, in a cool and comfortable setting. A fine selection of wines & bottled beers. Open 12:30pm - 2:30pm and 5pm-12pm.

La Palma Ristorante Italiano
Parnell Street, 051 879823
While comfort and style attract vistors to La Palma - the tantalising Italian and Mediterranean cooking keeps them there. Open Mon-Sat, 5.30pm to 11pm, open for lunch & dinner on Sunday from 1.00pm to 10.45pm. Now open for lunch Mon-Fri, 12.30 to 2.30pm. Bridgestone Recommended.

Long Haul Restaurant & Bar
Kilmeaden, Cork Rd., 051 384234
ŒReal food, the way it should be¹-Irish Times, ŒA feast, beautifully presented¹-Gay Byrne Show, ŒExcellent & highly recommended¹ - Marine Times. Just 10 mins from Waterford on the N25 to Cork. Open 10:30am-10pm, 7 days.

The Wine Vault
High Street, 051 853444
The ideal combination of wonderfully prepared fresh food, superb wine in the perfect setting; a beautifully restored 18th century bonded warehouse and wine vault. Find an excellent selection of quality meat and vegetarian dishes as well as freshly caught seafood offered daily. The warm cheerful restaurant makes a perfect setting for a fun relaxing meal. For quieter romantic dinners, a candlelit table in the historic wine vault below can be arranged.
www.waterfordwinevault.com

Zaks
@ Athenaeum House Hotel, Christendom, Ferrybank, 051 833999
Athenaeum¹s signature restaurant Zaks, overlooking Waterford city, offers superb cuisine in chic & elegant surroundings. An ideal venue for entertaining friends, associates or simply a get away from the stress of everyday life. Zaks is open seven days a week for both lunch and dinner with music from our resident pianist every Saturday night.

Publife

Axis Mundi venue
The Mall (adj. Reginalds Tower), 051 855087
Contemporary-styled bars don¹t come much better looking than Axis Mundi. A subtle mix of the modern and the ancient, this as a place to see and to be seen in. With The Green Room Café, a Late Bar & Source Nightclub featuring terrific club nights, the fun just goes on and on.

T & H Doolans
George¹s Street, 051 841504
Experience a REAL Irish welcome in one of Ireland¹s oldest pubs. T&H Doolans has been a licensed establishment for over 300 years. We offer the best in traditional live music, 7 nights a week. We received the award for ŒTraditional Irish Music Pub for 2003¹. Food served daily in the bar. While at night enjoy a creamy pint of Guinness, along with the best in Irish cuisine in our restaurant.

Henry Downes
8 - 10 Thomas St., 051 874118
A pub rich in old world character and charm, a large cavernous bar with enough room to fit a full size snooker table and a grand piano, which it does. Established in 1797 so there is plenty of antiquity on display to keep an idle mind amused. Downes is famous for having blended it¹s own range of whiskeys, so be sure to try a glass of the last remaining blend, No. 9.

NEW
Jack Meades
Cheekpoint Road, 051 850950
Food served daily from 12:30 - 9pm
Barbeque ~ Carvery Food served for Lunches. A La Carte Barfood & Barbeque served in evening. Call to see our new outdoor bar & beergarden. Outdoor Music Sunday Evenings & Bank Holiday Mondays.

Oskars Bar
Ballinakill, Dunmore Road, 051 879184
The newly refurbished Oskars Bar continues to offer top quality entertainment in stylish and comfortable surroundings. With live bands on Friday nights and live DJ on Saturday nights and all major sporting events shown live on 3 plasma screens and a new giant screen upstairs, Oskars Bar has it all.

NEW
Plan B Bar
50 High STreet, 051 856856
You can never have too much of a good thing and that applies within Plan B¹s walls. Going for a youthful, fashionable approach, it incorporates a minimal, über-trendy bar area which adjoins a more relaxed - but similarly elegant - dining vicinity. Upstairs is the where the magic happens, with dj¹s most nights. Big couches provide lounge lizard comfort, while disarmingly professional staff are on hand to attend to table service. Open 10:30 till Late, food served all day.
www.plan-b-bar.com

NEW
Rice Guesthouse & Bar
Ballybricken, 051 371606
Old World Traditional bar, ideal for parties, functions or a quiet drink with friendly and welcoming staff always there to help. With a big screen for all your sporting needs why not call in sometime for a pint?
The Rice Guesthouse, you¹ll never know who you¹d meet.

The Woodman
43 John Street, 051 858130
Enjoy a quiet pint in the comfort of The Woodman Bar in John Street - a truly charming, traditional pub. However, if you are looking for a more exciting night out, why not venture upstairs to Ruby¹s Niteclub and indulge yourself at Waterford¹s most elegant nitespot. Open 7 nights a week - you won¹t be disappointed.

The Rising Sun
Mullinavat, Co.Kilkenny, 051 898173
Visit a Black and White Pub of the Year winner for Kilkenny and relax in the old world charm of stone and timber, sample a cool pint or select a dish from the large selection of home cooked food for lunch or for dinner. Homemade brown bread and desserts are just some of the specialities we have to offer. You will find a full range of wines to compliment a delicious selection of dishes. Food served daily until 9.30pm.