Summer Group Show at Norman Villa Gallery

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

The Summer Group Show exhibition at the Norman Villa Gallery will open today Thursday August 12, from 6pm to 8pm and run until August 28th.

Auditions for The King and I

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

Auditions for 9Arch Musical Society’s production of The King and I will be held in the Claregalway Hotel on Saturday 14th August 2010.

Lunchtime theatre at the King’s Head

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

Galway lunchtime theatre makes a welcome returns to its natural home of The King’s Head, High Street. this month, after a few years’ hiatus with Brendan Murray, ex-director of Punchbag and Ros na Rún, taking the creative reins.

Graphic Studio Dublin exhibition at UHG Art Corridor

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

This is your last chance to pop into the Galway University Hospital’s Art Corridor to see the fantastic exhibition of prints from the Graphic Studio Dublin.

Róisín Dubh's Laughter Lounge presents Danny Dowlings ~ Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

The Laughter Lounge is bringing together some of the best new faces in Irish comedy for a fast paced evening of first class comedy in the Róisín .

The Driftwood Manor to launch new EP

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

THE DRIFTWOOD Manor will launch their new EP with a gig upstairs in the Róisín Dubh on Tuesday August 17 at 9pm.

The Driftwood Manor are the Irish avant-folk project based around vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Eddie Keenan. The EP, entitled, Holy Ghost, is released on the independent Galway label Rusted Rail.

The Gingerbread House

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

What could make a parent abandon their child? And what would happen to two babes lost in the woods?

Brillant O’Rourke back at the Róisín

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

Declan O’Rourke is rare in that he is a singer-songwriter who can actually play the guitar. His unique and intricate guitar style endears him to all who have the pleasure of listening to his positive and upbeat songs.

New exhibition by Christopher Banahan

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

To coincide with the Cruinniu na mBad festival which is to be held in Kinvara on August 20th, 21st and 22nd, Christopher Banahan shall hold an exhibition of new works at his studio in Seawood house, Mountscribe, Kinvara.

Johnny Duhans new album The Burning Wood due for release August 15th

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

Johnny Duhan’s eagerly awaited new album, The Burning Wood, is due to be released on August 15. Johnny’s songs have been covered by the likes of Ronnie Drew, Christy Moore, The Dubliners and Mary Black.

Cinema Review The A-Team

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

When I first walked through the hallowed cinema doors I thought this flick was going to be pure cheese. I never thought I’d say this but The A-Team absolutely kicks ass, and an extra plus for the girls is that Bradley Cooper is a pure hottie.

Steve Mackay - Sax Man, talks The Stooges, Iggy and Estel

Thu, Aug 05, 2010

STEVE MACKAY, the man who played saxophone on The Stooges, extraordinary 1970 album Funhouse and the 2007 reunion album The Weirdness, and who also toured with the band in 1970 and 2003, is coming to Galway.

Acclaimed and talented duo Hanly and McGlynn to perform at the Crane

Thu, Aug 05, 2010

HIT SINGER /songwriter Mick Hanly and guitar virtuoso Arty McGlynn play The Crane next week: Be sure to catch them.

Lanegan preparing to rock the Róisín

Thu, Aug 05, 2010

MARK LANEGAN’S solo albums are sufficiently dissimilar in tone from those of his regular group, Screaming Trees, to make listeners wonder where his true interests lie.

REVIEW: TARRY FLYNN (Town Hall Theatre)

Thu, Aug 05, 2010

Boasting a cast of over 40 performers, the Town Hall’s community staging of Tarry Flynn

Argentine tango at the Town Hall

Thu, Aug 05, 2010

FOR THE more adventurous musical types why not experience something completely unique and sample the magic, rhythm and passion of Argentine Tango.

On Wedndesday 11th August at 8pm the first ever Argentinean traditional tango orchestra will visit the city of the Tribes and it promises to be an unforgettable evening of uplifting sounds and beats.

Brendan Grace back at Town Hall Theatre for summer show

Thu, Aug 05, 2010

IT’s A funny old world when seen through the eyes of Brendan Grace.

Musical Circus rhythm coming to the Town Hall

Thu, Aug 05, 2010

THE MUSICAL Circus arrives at the Town Hall Studio on Friday and Saturday August 13 and 14 at 8.30pm, bringing its inspired music and performances with many numerous twists and turns.

A celebration of music cultures at Kelly’s

Thu, Aug 05, 2010

THE SEANUA album was recorded and produced by Shay Leon, who is originally from Israel and who has been living and working in Ireland for many years.

The premise of this album is about, ”bringing cultures together through music,” and the album features a number of diverse acts from Indian to rock, covering a wealth of different musical genres.

Energetic Belfast rockers coming to Galway

Thu, Aug 05, 2010

OTHER BANDS talk about it, And So I Watch You From Afar do it. In 2009, ASIWYFA played a mammoth 170 gigs all over Europe. From extensive tours in the UK to festivals in Belgium, Austria and gigs in Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland, Ukraine and Russia, this is a band that mean business.

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