Kilkenny City Event Guide

Sully

There is always something happening in Kilkenny City. Throughout the year numerous festivals, events, gigs etc. take place in the City. So, feel free to post up any information you have in this thread (only this thread please!). Links attached to posts are also welcome for further information.

All are welcome to post in this thread with anything happening in the City!


EDIT: Please don't post up images (posters, leaflet or other images associated with the vent). Just the basic information on the event. This isn't an AdShell folks!

roller66

hamell on trial-cleeres friday 22 aug

ztoical

I will be teaching some of the workshops and the mods said it was ok to post the information up

Threadhead

On October 30th, KCLR will broadcast The Devious Theatre Company performing a new radio version of HG Wells classic sci-fi horror, The War of the Worlds. It will air 70 years to the date of Orson Welles famous Mercury Theatre broadcast on CBS on October 30th 1938.

Welles broadcast famously caused widespread hysteria throughout an unsuspecting America. Listeners thought the account of a Martian invasion in rural New Jersey was really happening and caused unprecedented panic in America. It still remains one of the greatest ever examples of the power of radio and media manipulation of the mass population. Under the impression that America was in the grip of a Martian invasion, people fled their homes and cities in an effort to escape the Martian machines.

The new version has been written by The Devious Theatre Company and is being performed by their acting troupe. It localises the global attack of the Wells novel entirely in the Kilkenny / Carlow region as a variety of different narrators take us through an account of the fateful 3 week period where alien tripods laid waste to the world with their laser beams and earth choking red weed.

This hour long performance of HG Wells The War of the Worlds will air exclusively on KCLR 96FM on October 30th at 9pm. Stay tuned into www.devioustheatre.com for more updates on the production.

KKMusicals

Following the success of last year's show, "Oklahoma!", Kilkenny Musical Society will stage their production of "Fiddler on the Roof" from Sunday 12th-Saturday 18th April 2009 in the Watergate Theatre.

It promises to be a great show, with well known songs like "If I were a Rich Man" and "Sunrise Sunset" amongst others- and as it is on during the Easter holidays, bring along the kids!!

Tickets are available from the Watergate Theatre on 056-7761674 or for further information email kilkennymusicalsoc@yahoo.com

Hope to see you all there, spread the word and support local theatre!!!

Threadhead

Local man Eddie Brennan is going to Uganda in June for two months as part of the Uganda School Project and he's organising a fun filled 80's Nite on Friday 3rd of April in Cleeres on Parliament Street, Kilkenny.

The Uganda School Project will send a group of student volunteers for 2 months to build houses, schools and much needed facilities as well as plant over 1,500 trees.

There's no cover charge in the door and all donations are appreciated. The money raised will go towards the building of new schools and much needed facilities in Uganda.

ronayne

Laughing Buddha`s Flea Market
Billy Byrne`s
John Street
Kilkenny
Sunday May 10th
2pm till late
FREE

After the fun on Easter Sunday we have decided to make our little flea
market a regular event, and have really added to the fun!

So far for May 10th we have...French creperie,World Beer`s bar,Mexican Burrito bar,
balloon modelling,magic,juggling,BBQ,clothes stalls and many many more signing up...

And of course The Laughing Buddha DJ`s-Sen-C,Lato and Ronie playing deep-house,
spaced out disco,funky techno, funk and soul all day long and in to the night...

See you at the Flea Market and please add us at bebo or facebook..links below.

R

bebo.com/LBFMarket

DerryRed

We are running a table quiz this coming Friday night (24th April), in the upstairs function room at O'Loughlin Gael's GAA club.

The quiz starts at 8pm. Teams of up to 4 people, with an entry fee of €5 per person.

Good prizes on offer.

Ollchailin

What's it in aid of?

DerryRed

we're running it to raise money for our local Resident's Association.

Sully

DerryRed wrote: »

we're running it to raise money for our local Resident's Association.

Why not just ask money from each resident like most resident associations do?

Stephen

Threads merged

DerryRed

We have asked for money. This is just an opportunity to raise some more, plus a chance for people to socialise.

It's not exclusive to just residents, hence the reason for posting on here.

ronayne

We are delighted to announce that Alex Paterson from
seminal ambient- house and electronica producers THE ORB
will be playing our little outdoor event at Willie Byrne`s on John
Street- Sunday May 31st.

The Orb are an English electronic music group known for popularising chill out music in the 1990s and spawning the genre of ambient house. Founded in 1988 by Alex Paterson and KLF member Jimmy Cauty, The Orb began as ambient and dub DJs in London. Their early performances were inspired by ambient and electronic artists of the 1970s and 1980s, most notably Brian Eno and Kraftwerk.

To read more about these hugely influencial and gifted producers go to the following link...

http://www.reverbnation.com/theorb

Alex Paterson (THE ORB)
Sen-C
Lato
Ronie@
Willie Byrne`s, John Street
Kilkenny
Sunday 31st May
8pm till 1.30am
tickets 8euro from Willie Byrne`s or The Cutting Room,John Street.

ECOLOGICAL

thats class can't wait !

Nightwish

Kilkenny Soprano Deirdre Gannon has teamed up with well known local singers to raise money for Saplings School for Children with Autism, Goresbridge. Deirdre will be performing with the Kilkenny Gospel Choir, The Harmony Singers, Pat Ryan and Emma Hickey.

Concert will take place Tuesday 12 May in Watergate Theatre. Tickets are €12 and available from the Watergate Theatre box office or by calling 056 7761674

kilkennymusic

One Take Sessions tonight in Cleere's Theatre (Thursday 14th) with Ken Bolton (Dublin), Wayne Brennan (Offally) and Stace Gill (Dublin) all on board.

It's another night of free music and our fourth in the series for 2009. First act takes to the stage at 9:30pm

kilkennymusic

Jeff Lang plays in Kilkenny tonight, he's on in Cleere's Theatre on Parliament Street for 9:30pm.

Joey Ryan, a young wexford slide/roots guitarist is opening for Jeff and it's possible that fellow wexfordian Clive Barnes is going to join Jeff onstage later in the set.

Playing with Jeff is Grant Cummerford (bass, Melbourne).

Doors 9:30pm, tickets 12 euro available on the door, limited seating, first come first served.

That's the last of the KKM gigs for May until the One Take Sessions on June 4th.

ronayne

Hi Guy`s,

Thanks to everyone who came down to The Orb behind Willie Byrne`s last week, what an absolutely
brilliant night! We were completely blown away by the amount of people that turned up. I never thought
I would see 200 peeps in that beer-garden hopping around to Paterson- fantastic stuff! Everyone we have
spoken to about the gig said that it felt like a festival tent! Nice Check photos below....

We are back behind Billie`s on Saturday June 20th at 8pm for a Summer Solstice Beach Party. Entry will
be FREE for this event and the usual deep and grooving house/tech will be on the menu...

Summer Solstice Beach Party
hosted by Laughing Buddha D.J`s
Sen-C, Lato and Ronie
Saturday 20thJune
Billie Byrne`s Beer Garden
John Street
Kilkenny
Free


Rx

EKRIUQ

Should really be in the what's happening in Kilkenny thread

Tazzer

anyone have info on anything thats happening this weekend. heading down for a few days with a couple of friends.

jiggajt

I CANT BELIEVE I MISSED THIS! AAAAAAAAHHHHH! :mad:

ronayne

We return to Billie Byrne`s beer garden all fired up from The Orb gig
on Saturday 20st June at 8pm for a Summer Solstice Beach Party. There
will be the usual live visuals,a BBQ and a laid back beach vibe all night
night long plus the laughing buddha`s spinning deep and rolling house
and techno. entry will be FREE.

Summer Solstice Beach Party
Saturday June 20th
Billie Byrne`s
John St,Kilkenny
FREE ENTRY
8pm till late

Stephen

Please post this kind of thing in the event guide thread. I'm merging this thread with that one now.

The Info

Shakespeare in the House is on July 26th and 27th in Rothe House. Thats this Saturday and Sunday! It is Devious Theatre and Dreamstuff with some help from Cartoon Saloon all lending their considerable talents for no gain whatsoever just entertaining and educating all the lucky people who come along. Did I mention it is free! No money! As in you dont have to put your hand in your pocket! Gratis! Not a penny! Free I tell you! Nothing! Hope the weather keeps well for all the children both old and young involved none of who are related to me. Did I say that I too have no alternative motive for promoting this festival just the goodness of my heart , my love of the words of the Bard and for the pleasure that a group of inspired beings are giving to this city this weekend for free.

Last Rhythm Ses

THE RIVER VALLEY BAND and THE LAST TYCOONS

The River Valley Band, with their raw blend of blues, Americana and rock take to the stage this Saturday 4th July, in what's going to be another rapturous show from the five-piece. This Kilkenny band has been on an upward spiral since it's birth, playing to devoted, jam-packed crowds on numerous occasions and proving an extremely popular choice at the renowned Rhythm 'N' Roots Festival. Their debut album, 'Drunk In The Wine Cellar', is just about done and dusted, to be released later this year. Special guests for the show are the alt-country band, The Last Tycoons, who'll be promoting their debut single, 'The Dry Law'.

Saturday 4th July
Kyteler's Inn, Kieran Street, Kilkenny
Doors 8.3-pm
Adm €7.50

www.myspace.com/therivervalleyband
www.myspace.com/thelasttycoons

KKMusicals

Kilkenny Musical Society are hosting a barbeque on Saturday 18th July in Langton's.

This is not a fund raising event, but just a chance for any past/present/future members to get together since finishing up a successful run of "Fiddler on the Roof" last April.

The cost is E7.50 per person which includes food and a DJ in the Beer Garden from 3pm.

All are welcome, bring friends- the more the merrier!!!

Threadhead

The Devious Theatre Company presents Stags and Hens by Willy Russell from July 21st - 25th in the Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny.

Here's the trailer for the play.

All info on the production can be found on www.devioustheatre.com

wax

The monthly installment of "Are Friends Eclectic" music night will take place in Ryans bar (back room) Friary St. on 24th July. This night gives 3 vinyl collectors the chance to play some of their collection to a live audience. The night was set up over a year ago and has proved very successful to this date. We're always looking for more people to play, so if you collect vinyl (preferably non dance) get in touch at arefriendseclectic@yahoo.com Adm. is only €3 so call in and see what you think.

outlands

OK so half the country is broke or on the dole so a couple of us decided to run a little cheap and cheerful mini-festival this August for people that want the buzz of a festival without having to pay the entire college grant for the ticket and €9 every time they go to the bar for a plastic half litre of fetid beer.

We have Darren Rice (Beat FM Planetlove and Oxegen) to headline and he plays dance, but there's 2 rooms of music incorporating funk, soul, disco and rock tunes as well... we chose our DJ's to cater for all tastes.



It's just a cheap bit of fun for the people who are skint these days, or simply for those who like keeping it local

Tickets are a recession buggering tenner (plus a nominal booking fee for the nice man in the shop) and will be on sale from this weekend in Rollercoaster. They are already up on www.tickets.ie Transport will be avaiable from town to the venue too.

Check out http://www.outlandsmusic.net more info, or support us by adding yourself as a fan at www.bebo.com/outlandsmusic




Stay off the crack now y'all hear? Momma didn raise no foo'.

Stephen

Interesting choice of venue!