The Prettiots - Werner Herzog, sex, and sweet melodies

Tue, Dec 08, 2015

"I LIKE to talk about Werner Herzog and sex." So says Kay Kasparhauser of New York indie duo The Prettiots, and she could also add Klaus Kinski to that declaration, given that her band have a song entitled 'Kiss Me Kinski'.

Horror story writing workshops

Tue, Dec 08, 2015

FROM THE ghost stories of Sheridan Le Fanu and Henry James to HP Lovecraft's tales of cosmic horror, there is nothing more enjoyable than a story that sends a shiver of fear through you.

Scoil Chaitríona Senior release ‘angelic’ anthem

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

THE CHOIR of Renmore’s Scoil Chaitríona Senior national school will perform its new anthem, celebrating life in the school, and release a mini-album of songs, on Wednesday December 9.

December delight with Ballet Ireland’s witty Coppélia

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

THESE RECENT winter nights have been grey and gloomy indeed, but all that should be dispelled by Ballet Ireland when the company comes to the Town Hall Theatre with its sparkling new version of much-loved comic ballet Coppélia.

Galway Actors Workshop's new spin on The Snow Queen

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

HANS CHRISTIAN Andersen’s classic story, The Snow Queen, gets a daring modern makeover from Galway Actors Workshop in a new production at the Town Hall studio from Wednesday December 9 to Saturday 12 at 8.30pm.

Wyvern Lingo to play Róisín Dubh

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

WYVERN LINGO "possess colossal voices, echoing everyone’s favourite chart-topping wonder woman Florence Welch." So said Hotpress, which went on to compare the Wicklow trio to indie rockers Local Natives.

Totally Wired @ Róisín Dubh Comedy Clubh

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

TOTALLY WIRED are best known from their Republic of Telly and YouTube hit song 'Gay Best Friend', and for being Ireland’s oldest and least successful boy band.

Artists Unbounded at Galway Arts Centre

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

INTERPRETING A work of art is a highly subjective and personal process, one which may even be limitless, and there are sometimes no end to how various media and materials can be manipulated to create artworks.

Once upon a child - children's books for Christmas

Literature Reviews Thu, Dec 03, 2015

DESPITE PUBLIC perceptions that fewer children are reading books, there has been a major increase in the publication of books for children in recent years. This is due in no small measure to the work of Children’s Books Ireland, and more especially Siobhán Parkinson.

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble @ Strange Brew

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

“I CANNOT get enough of these guys, they soothe the soul.” So said US president Barack Obama about the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, who play Strange Brew in the Róisín Dubh on Thursday December 10 at 9pm.

Aerial thrills in Fidget Feet’s Catch Me

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

THE EXHILARATING aerial circus company Fidget Feet swoop into the Black Box next week, for one night only, with Catch Me, their thrilling version of Red Riding Hood.

GRCC writing competition seeks entries

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

THE GALWAY Rape Crisis Centre has announced its third annual writing competition, with entries being accepted for its poetry, flash fiction, and short story categories.

Kenny's celebrate a milestone with a major exhibition

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

THE KENNY Gallery and Bookshop has reached its 75th year in business and to mark this platinum milestone, it hosts an exhibition, celebrating through 75 different objects, the fascinating history of this family-owned Galway institution.

The Riptide Movement @ Róisín Dubh

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

THE RIPTIDE Movement, possibly the hardest working band in Ireland, known for their energetic, exciting, live shows, and down to earth, no nonsense, uplifting, anthemic rock, return to Galway.

Handel's Messiah in St Nicholas'

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

IRELAND CAN never get enough of Handel's Messiah, not surprising since this classic work was debuted in this country in 1742, and Galway is in for a performance of this masterpiece next week.

The Shades - a night of rock'n'roll @ Monroe's Live

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

"THE SHADES are a full live energetic act...enjoyable, thrilling, and entertaining," declared Pure M magazine, while DublinConcerts.ie said several of their numbers "could be hidden songs from The Beatles debut album Please, Please Me".

Raglans to play Monroe's Live

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

IRISH INDIE rock band Raglans, who have won a serious reputation for their live shows, play Monroe's Live on Thursday December 17 at 9pm.

Jazz night @ Nuns Island

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

THE GINAJAZZ Trio, featuring two Lithuanians and an Irishman, will treat Galway to a night of jazz that will range from mellow to rule-breaking, at The Nuns Island Theatre.

G.A.S.S - new LGBT night @ Róisín Dubh

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

G.A.S.S, SHORT for The Great & Secret Show is a new monthly LGBT clubnight which opens at the Róisín Dubh at 10pm on Friday December 11.

Chart toppers The Crossfire @ Monroe’s Live

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

ALTERNATIVE ROCKERS, The Crossfire, whose debut EP hit No 1 in the iTunes charts and rock charts, play a free gig at Monroe’s Live this Saturday at 9pm.

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