KatCross’ Gallic exploration of sound
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
FINLEY QUAYE will play the Róisín Dubh on Friday February 26 at 8pm, no doubt performing his breezy hit from all those years ago ‘Your Love Gets Sweeter’.
Read more ...Galway Film Society
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Jane Campion’s latest film Bright Star will be screened by the Galway Film Society on Sunday at 8.15pm. It focuses on the three-year relationship between Fanny Brawne (Abbie Cornish) and John Keats (Ben Whishaw) - one of the great love affairs of English literature. Tickets are available from the Town Hall on 091 - 569777.
Read more ...Macnas to stage new theatre show in April
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
TALES FROM A Lost Uncle is a new theatre production from Macnas which is due to be staged in Galway in April, but a brief performance from the play took place in Macnas’ Fisheries Field workshop last week.
The play centres on a poet called Orfeo, who comes into an inheritance from a mysterious uncle. As part of that inheritance he receives a magical musical instrument which has a trance like effect on all who hear it.
Read more ...Galway artist wins writing award
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
THE GALWAY based artist Amit Mediratta has been awarded the prestigious Peel Prize for English Composition, 2009-10, by NUI, Galway.
Read more ...Proust Questionnaire
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Sitting down with a nice pint of Guinness in Campbell’s Tavern watching Ryan Adams play the whole of Heartbreaker acoustically.
Invictus
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
WITH CLINT Eastwood at the directorial helm I was expecting a lot from this film and thankfully it did not disappoint, giving us a glimpse into how a newly elected Nelson Mandela utilised and pushed for a victory in the 1995 Rugby World Cup in order to help heal old wounds in post-apartheid South Africa.
Read more ...Recycling your favourite pieces (part two): The dress
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Continuing on our journey to learn how to recycle our favourite pieces, this week I would like to show you how to transform your dress.
Read more ...White Gables back in business
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Heading into its 20th year in business the White Gables has re-opened for the season. To kick start the year the Moycullen restaurant is offering two courses from its table d’hote menu for €30 and a fantastic 20 per cent off all wines. The offer is valid Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday evenings. Customers can also apply online for a reward card to avail of extra promotions. To make a reservation phone 091 555744, visit www.whitegables.com or email [email protected]
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Continuing the family legacy
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
WALK THE Line told the story of Johnny Cash and his tempestuous love affair with the woman who was to become his wife - singer/songwriter June Carter. It won an Oscar, two BAFTA Awards, and three Golden Globes and the soundtrack won legions of new fans for the Carter/Cash family.
Read more ...Newton Faulkner’s boisterous method of playing
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
DREADLOCKED ACOUSTIC guitarist Newton Faulkner started his music journey in a Green Day cover band but he soon found his own voice and his unique style of guitar playing.
Read more ...Win Newton Faulkner albums
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
THE GALWAY Advertiser has three copies of Newton Faulkner’s latest album Rebuilt By Humans to give away. To be in with a chance to win just answer the following question:
Read more ...Emmet Scanlon and What The Good Thought to help Haiti
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
GALWAY SINGER-songwriter Emmet Scanlon is going to Haiti to help the Haven charity’s work in building houses for the earthquake stricken island.
Read more ...NUI Galway Theatre Festival
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
THEATRE FEVER is grabbing NUI Galway as students and alumni theatre companies get ready to tread the boards for the university’s first dedicated theatre festival.
From Monday March 1 to Friday 5, the new theatre space in Áras na Mac Léinn and the Bank of Ireland Theatre will play host to the Jerome Hynes one-act play series, a radio play series, a new Dramsoc production of the Oscar Wilde classic Starchild, and plays from guest theatre companies Mephisto, Waterdonkey, and Poormouth.
Read more ...Get All Shook Up in Athenry
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
ALL SHOOK UP, a “camp, romantic farce”, featuring the music of Elvis Presley, will be performed by the Athenry Musical Society in the Presentation College, Athenry, from Wednesday February 17 to Saturday 20.
Read more ...Brendan Bowyer and Mike Denver at Town Hall
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
THE LEGENDARY Brendan Bowyer and country’n’Irish singer Mike Denver join forces for a special concert in the Town Hall Theatre on Saturday February 20 at 8pm.
Read more ...Brigid Power Ryce to launch debut EP with Róisín Dubh gig
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
THE INDIE film screenwriter Mary Case is well known for her phrase “No pressure, no diamonds.” It’s true. Sometimes you need a bit of pressure or stress to force you into action. One woman who can testify to this is Brigid Power Ryce .
Read more ...High voltage hoe-down with Hayseed Dixie
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
GET READY for a barn stormin’, hell raisin’, high falutin’ hoe down when Hayseed Dixie bring their adrenaline fuelled bluegrass take on classic rock to Strange Brew in the Róisín Dubh.
Hayseed Dixie - John ‘Barley Scotch’ Wheeler (vocals/guitar/fiddle), Rev Don Wayne Reno (banjo/vocals), Deacon Dale Reno (mandolin/guitar/vocals), and Jake ‘Bakesnake’ Byers (bass/vocals) - play Strange Brew on Thursday February 18 at 8pm.
Read more ...‘Exceptional’ Congolese guitarist to play Galway
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
CONGOLESE MUSICIAN Niwel Tsumbu and his band Song Of The Nations are coming to Galway to play two dates - Friday February 19 in the Róisín Dubh and Aras Eanna Arts Centre, Inis Oírr, Aran Islands, on Saturday 20.
Read more ...Port O’Brien and Richard Hawley gigs
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
THE BRILLIANT American indie-rock band Port O’Brien make a welcome return to Galway to play the Róisín Dubh on Saturday April 10.
Read more ...2010 Over The Edge New Writer of The Year competition
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
THE 2010 Over The Edge New Writer of The Year competition is seeking entries from poets and fiction writers and this year’s judge is James Martyn of The Talking Stick Writing Workshop.
Fiction of up to 3,000 words, three poems of up to 40 lines, or one poem of up to 100 lines, can be submitted. Multiple entries are acceptable but each must be accompanied by a fee. The fee for one entry is €10 and multiple entries is €7.50 per entry. The fee is payable by cheque or money order to Over The Edge.
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