ExplorE • ExpEriEncE • Enjoy

KILDARE • FriDAy SEp 20th • 2013

What’s happening in your town on Culture Night?

All events are free

golden star means a weekend event

1. Kilcock

Friday 20th September 4 -8pmKilcockemail@larchill.ie01 6287354www.larchill.ie

Larchill Arcadian Gardens

Created between 1740 and 1780 Larchill Arcadian Garden is a ‘Ferme Ornée’ (Ornamental Farm) and is the only surviving, near complete, garden of its type in Europe. It has landscape parkland, lake, follies and walled garden. In 1994 the de Las Casas family acquired Larchill and embarked on four years of restoration that received numerous awards in recognition of the quality and sensitivity of the restoration programme, including the 2002 European Union Environmental Heritage Award.

Come along and explore !

Friday 20th September 4-8pmKilcock Art Gallery, School St., Kilcockinfo@kilcockartgallery.ie01 6287619 or 086 257 8283www.kilcockartgallery.com

“City Landmarks”: new paintings by Patrick Cahill

Twenty new oil paintings of city landmarks in four cities, Boston, New York, Prague andDublin as seen through the eyes of the artist Patrick Cahill. The exhibition runs from the 14th to the 29th September. The Gallery was established by Breda Smyth in 1978 and opened by George Campbell R.H.A. It is a treasure trove of both established and new artistic talent catering for all tastes.

The gallery is open from Tuesday to Friday 10am -4pm and Saturday 2pm -4pm.

Welcome to Kildare’s jam packed Culture Night programme! Now in its fourth year in the county, the Culture Night programme is packed with workshops, tours, talks, performances across cultural genres to suit all ages and tastes. Every event listed here is free of charge, so there is no excuse to stay at home.

Go on – Explore, experience, enjoy !

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2. maynoothRussell Library Tour

This beautiful library is home to a unique collection of manuscripts, archives and early printed works and a fine example of Pugin architecture. Join a guided tour of the Russell library and admire the beautiful work. Hourly tours begin at 3pm and the last tour is at 6pm.

Make your way to the library early as tours are on a first-come, first- served basis. (Max 30 per tour).

‘Excalibur’ at Maynooth Castle

Friday 20th September 3-7pmThe Library, NUI Maynoothlibrary.russell@nuim.ie01 7083890http://library.nuim.ie/russell

Friday 20th September 6pmMaynooth Castlebbrady@kildarecoco.ie045 448328www.kildare.ie/film

explore @ the national science museum

An absolute treasure trove, the Museum has the largest collection of scientific historic instruments in Ireland. Instruments include those of Nicholas Calla, Marconi and Yeates & Sons who manufactured and exported scientific apparatus all over the world from 1880 to 1920. The museum also has a large collection of religious artefacts including vestments, penal crosses and silver plate. The vestment collection includes gold garments presented by the Empress of Austria in 1880 and the death mask of Daniel O’Connell.

Friday 20th September 7-10pm // Sunday 22nd September 2-6pmSt. Patrick’s College, Maynoothniall.mckeith@spcm.ie01 7083780www.nuim.ie/museum

Could there be a more fitting location for a screening of Excalibur? Maynooth Film for All present this fantasy film which retells the legend of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table and is named after the legendary sword of King Arthur. Shot entirely on location in Ireland the film launched the careers of Liam Neeson, Gabriel Byrne, Neil Jordan and Ciarán Hinds. The screenings is in association with access>Cinema. Booking Recommended.

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Friday 20th September 7pmSt. Joseph’s Oratory, St. Patrick’s College, Maynoothscholagregorianamaynooth@gmail.com

plainchant: The Music of Heaven And Earth

Schola Gregoriana Maynooth is a joint St Patrick’s College Maynooth and NUI Maynooth ensemble, founded in 2000 with the aim of promoting plainchant in liturgy and performance. It is an all-female group, with between six and eight voices. The Culture Night event will take place in St Joseph’s Oratory, a lovely chapel tucked away in the front range of buildings in St Patrick’s College Maynooth. The mesmerising quality of plainchant has a timeless appeal for all age groups, and the Schola’s performances have won great praise at concerts and festivals in Ireland and abroad. No need to book in advance.

Friday 20th September 8.30pmMaynooth Library, Main Street, Maynoothmaynoothlib@kildarecoco.ie01 6285530www.kildare.ie/library

‘Last of the high kings’

Northern Regional Manager for Kildare Libraries, Caroline Farrell, will launch the Maynooth Library Film and Book Club. Very special guest Ferdia MacAnna will talk about his novel ‘Last of the High Kings’. He also produced the film adaptation, and worked as a television producer/director, journalist, magazine editor, novelist, screenwriter, scriptwriter and rock and roller. A screening of the film will follow the discussion. The screening is in association with access>Cinema

3. leixlip

Maynooth Library’s Cinema Book Club present:

Friday 20th September All DayLeixlip Community Library, Captain’s Hill, Leixlipekdoyle@kildarecoco.ie045 448328www.kildare.ie/platform4

recording time in platform4 audio and digitalWith our House Sound Engineer, professionally record your own song in an intensive one hour slot and leave the session with your song on CD/USB (USB must be provided)This opportunity is suitable for:• Singer/singer songwriters who want to record

an original song.• Singers who want to record a single vocal track• Singer songwriters who want to record a vocal

and a guitar track. (Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult)Booking Essential

media studio

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rua, kildare children’s reading champion

Come join us for a fun night for all the family and if you haven’t visited us before now this is your opportunity to tour the library and see the services we have to offer. The desk will be open for registering new borrowers and lending. The public access PCs and free WiFi will be available and the study area will be open.

Teresa Hardy will kick the evening off with some facepainting for the lil uns. Children’s author and illustrator Dolores Keaveney from Mullingar will read from her popular picture books including ‘Jenny The Little Brown Hen’ and ‘If I Were a Bee’.

Meet our special guest Rua the Kildare Library Squirrel who loves books, especially when his parents read to him. Rua wants to tell you all about books and why Reading Together from an early age is so important and so much fun.

Friday 20th September 6-9pmLeixlip Community Library, Captain’s Hill, Leixlipleixliplib@kildarecoco.ie01 6060050www.kildare.ie/library

abstracts and sceneries art exhibition

A collective exhibition by Gus Barry, Tony Cantwell and Oliver Murray will be open to view throughout the evening. The artists will be available to answer questions about their art and discuss their techniques and how they work from 7.30 – 8pm.

Friday 20th September 7.30-8pmLeixlip Library, Captain’s Hill, Leixlip

Introducing......

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rye rhythm music school

Since 2009, Rye Rhythm Music School has provided lessons in Scoil Eoin Phóil from Mon to Thurs 4.30-9.30pm at all levels (from 4yrs-adult). The school teaches piano, guitar, violin, flute, cello, voice & music theory and a pre-instrumental class. The Culture Night concert will feature students and teachers performing a variety of pieces of different musical styles. Complementing this is an exhibition of posters on the history of music, the instruments taught at Rye Rhythm and the impact & importance of music education on every day life.

Friday 20th September 7.30-9.30pmScoil Eoin Phóil, Green Lane, Leixlipryerhythmmusicschool@yahoo.ie086 1048981www.ryerhythmmusicschool.com

4. celbridge

Friday 20th September 7pmCelbridge Library, St. Patrick’s Park, Celbridgecelbridgelib@kildarecoco.ie01 6272207 / 087 9543310www.kildare.ie/library

fresh Ré

Fresh Ré are a young five-piece band from Celbridge, who got together after two of their members went viral. Robert Scanlon and Harrison Dhodo covered Rihanna’s “We Found Love” which was viewed by millions on Youtube. Fresh Ré have appeared on The Late Late Show and Operation Transformation. Having expanded their repertoire, they are currently working on original material in the studio. Suitable for young adults upwards. Booking Essential

craobh bhearlta uí fhlatharta

Friday 20th September 8-9pmLeixlip Library, Captain’s Hill, Leixlip

Local Irish traditional musicians who are members of Craobh Bhearlta Ui Fhlatharta , Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann will perform with guest appearances from singers and sean nos dancers.

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The fabulous Maynooth Gospel Choir will perform an intimate concert in the ACRE project in Celbridge for Culture Night 2013. Always a hit wherever they play, the Maynooth Gospel Choir leave audiences uplifted, enthralled and entertained with their infectious Gospel sound and positive attitude. From Louis Armstrong to Take That and everything in between, the Maynooth Gospel Choir will leave you wanting more! The ACRE is an eco-friendly community garden and resource area developed by the community for intergenerational projects. This beautiful, inspirational space has free parking and wheelchair access. Located inside the Salesian Campus (on the right), Maynooth Road, Celbridge. Booking Essential

Friday 20th September 8-9pmSalesian College, Celbridge045 448328www.maynoothgospel.com

friday night at the milladium

Roll up, Roll up, for a night of performance from the many arts and cultural groups who use our facilities. This jam packed programme showcases performances by Playacting School of Speech & Drama, Orla Gildea`s Speech & Drama, Performing Arts Academy, Irish Dancing, Wholly Idle, Youth Drama, Insight Theatre, Definition Dance, Dicing with Music, and Tanya & Michelles School of Dance.

Friday 20th September 7.30pmCelbridge Community Centre, The Mill (function hall), Main Street, Celbridgecelbridgemillcommunitycentre@eircom.net01 6288556celbridgemillcommunitycentre.ie

Friday 20th September 7-8pmThe Orchard Home and Garden, Celbridgeinfo@liffeyvalleyorchestra.com / marketing@theorchard.ie076 6805158www.liffeyvalleyorchestra.com / www.theorchard.ie

music from the movies

The Liffey Valley Orchestra and the Orchard Home and Garden centre invite you to a proms style concert with “Music from the Movies”. Pieces will include, The Dambusters, The Great Escape, Colonel Bogey / Bridge on the River Kwai, American Patrol, Overture from The Sound of Music and many more favourites. Established in 1991 The Liffey Valley Orchestra caters for players of all ages and musical ability. The Orchard Home and Garden, established in 1987, is currently the Bord Bia Garden Centre of the Year.

maynooth gospel choir at the acre centre

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kildare county orchestra

performing at castletown houseFriday 20th September 8-9.30pmThe Hunting Room in the Stable Wing, Castletown House, Celbridgecastletown@opw.ie01 6288252www.castletown.ie

County Kildare Orchestra is an amateur orchestra based in Kildare, aiming to bring music to the widest audience possible. Supported by Kildare County Council and the Arts Council, they perform several concerts each year in Kildare and surrounding counties. CKO is delighted to perform some well known classical pieces in this beautiful setting, including three movements of Beethoven’s 7th symphony, (featured in The Kings Speech). Castletown is Ireland’s largest and earliest Palladian style house. It was build between 1722 and 1729 for William Connolly, Speaker of the Irish House of Commons. Castletown is now managed by the Office of Public Works. The transfer to State ownership has paved the way for a major programme of restoration and conservation work. Booking Essential

For a pre concert dinner at the Courtyard Café Castletown, T: 01 6279486; E : castletown@thecaterers.ie

Friday 20th September 5-9pmLodge Park, Straffaninfo@steam-museum.ie01 6273155www.steam-museum.ie

The steaming shiny engines, delicate model trains, music radiating into the wonderful walled gardens and a colouring competition for the children. What is not to love at the Steam Museum !

The Museum is open June- Aug and by prior appointment in May and Sept, Wed to Sun, 2-6pm. The engines are steamed up every Sunday! The beautiful, walled gardens are a must see. Why not enjoy some delicious home baking in ‘The Steaming Kettle Tea House’.

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steam museum and walled gardensmusical evening at the

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6. Clane

heart art magic

Friday 20th September 7-10pmCapdoo, Clanemarianegan@eircom.net045 861016 / 087 2443840www.heartartmagic.com

Heart Art ‘Magic’ is painting from the subconscious and helps to get you in touch with your inner thoughts to allow you express what you are really feeling.

M=my A=ability to G=go I=into my C=centre.

Booking Essential. Suitable for 13 yrs plus

Sunday 22nd September 3-5pmParish Centre, Main Street, Clane, Co. Kildareleinsterprint@eircom.net086 3558365www.leinsterprintstudio.com

‘I couldn’t draw to save my life …’ Does that sound familiar? Dare to impress yourself with an introductory printmaking workshop with founding member of the LPS, Margaret Becker. No experience needed, just a sense of fun.

Supported by Kildare County Council, LPS provides professional printmaking facilities for artists and have exhibited as far afield as Australia and Japan. The Studio also offers workshops on and offsite to schools, community groups or anyone who would like to dabble in print.

Come along and see this amazing studio in action.

at leinster printmaking studio

printmaking workshop

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explore coolcarrigan house and gardensFriday 20th September 10am-4pmCoolcarrigan House and Gardens, Coill Dubh, Naasrww@coolcarrigan.ie045 863527 / 086 2580439www.coolcarrigan.ie

If you haven’t visited before, then Coolcarrigan House and Gardens should be your first stop on Culture Night. This hidden oasis is on the edge of the Bog of Allen, with a fantastic 15 acre garden full of rare and unusual trees at the end of a long avenue. The gardens will be full of autumn colour, with over 60 different specimens.

Directions from Prosperous : Head towards Allenwood/Edenderry for c 2km.... at crossroads with Dag Welds pub, turn right, past Coill Dubh village and the church, continue for another 2km...lots of trees over the road and entrance on the LHS....If you get to Kelly’s pub you have gone too far.

Friday 20th September 7.30pmAssemble at car park beside the Catholic Church087 3513328 (Brian McCabe)

Capture the historic and cultural aspects of Kill Village’s long and colourful history with a walk and talk tour led by Kill Local History Group. The walk begins at the Church and ends in the Parish Meeting Room with a nice warm cuppa.

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walk and talk culture tour of kill village

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9. kilteel

comhaltas recital and session

Friday 20th September 7.30pmKilteel, Kildaremaryjryan1@eircom.net087 2421753http://comhastas.ie/locations/detail/kilteeleadestown

Enjoy a traditional irish music session as part of your Culture Night experience in Kilteel. Kilteel/Eadestown Comhaltas is going from strength to strength. There are weekly MUSIC classes each Monday night during the school term which attract musicians from Rathcoole, Naas, Kill, Johnstown, Newbridge, Kildare, Sallins and blessington. Weekly sessions are held throughout the year on Friday nights, with early sessions from 7pm for our younger members while the later session starts at 9.30.

Friday 20th September 1pmÁras Chill Dara, Naasarts@kildarecoco.ie045 448328

Kicking off the Culture Night programme, local historian Liam Kenny will give a talk on the Naas By Pass, the first section of motorway to open in Ireland, in 1983.He will discuss the design and management of the project, which was done in-house by the local authority, before the era of the National Roads Authority and its resources. He will be joined by Rachel Joynt to discuss the monumental sculpture Perpetual Motion, created by Rachel Joynt and Remco De Fouw. A KCC engineer who was part of the team which worked on the by-pass will also be attending the discussion.Come along and share your memories.

30 years on: Naas By-pass in perpetual motion

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Friday 20th September 6pmÁras Chill Dara, Naasarts@kildarecoco.ie045 448328

For Bealtaine 2013, Oliver McCrossan author of ‘Who, When, Where’ facilitated photography workshops in Celbridge, Maynooth, Leixlip, Naas, Newbridge and Athy Library. Four photographers in each library received awards for images that best captured ‘Grow Happy’ and ‘Wow’ moments. The winning photographs will be displayed and two overall winners selected by guest photographer James Fennell.

grow happy photography exhibition

Tuckmill Gallery showcases paintings, sculpture and crafts from mainly Irish and Kildare based artists i.e. June Brilly, Eugene Conway, Trevor Geoghegan, Lesley Fennell, Shay O’Byrneand Elizabeth Cope. Tuckmill also features designer makers such as Nicholas Mosse and Eden Pottery.

On Culture Night pop into Tuckmill to meet artist June Brilly in the gallery from 3-5pm and Eugene Conway from 6-8 pm, who will chat about their work, influences and inspiration.

meet the artists: june brilly and eugene conway

at tuckmill galleryFriday 20th September 3-8pmTuckmill Gallery, Dublin Road, Naastuckmillboardingkennels@gmail.com045 879761www.tuckmillgallery.com

Friday 20th September 6.30pmÁras Chill Dara, Naasarts@kildarecoco.ie045 448328

What better way to celebrate Kildare’s Town Twinning with Lexington, USA than a dramatic exchange! Following a civic reception, short performances by Prosperous Dramatic Society will take place.

As a result of winning the 2012 All Ireland One Act Festival with ‘Bobby Gould in Hell’, Prosperous Dramatic Society was invited to represent Ireland in the prestigious World Festival of Amateur Theatre, in Monaco in August.

town twinning cultural exchange

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drumming session at naas hospital

Friday 20th September 6.30pmMain Concourse, Naas General Hospitalbernadette.jackson1@hse.ie045 849944 / 087 1225907www.naashospital.ie

Naas General Hospital will be holding an event for the patients, staff, visitors and the wider hospital community on Culture Night. Want to learn about the world of percussion and the amazing places that the instruments come from? David Day is the founder of Jabba Jabba Jembe. He works with arts companies, schools, festivals, corporate and community groups and now hospitals. Visit the hospital and join in the fun.

launch of kildare readers festival 2013

The Kildare Readers Festival takes place from 11th-13th October 2013. The programme of events will be launched with gusto on Culture Night, with readings by acclaimed Kildare writer Niamh Boyce, author of ‘The Herbalist’.

Friday 20th September 6.30pmNaas Library, Harbour View, Naas, Co. Kildarenaaslib@kildarecoco.ie045 879111www.kildare.ie/library

Naas Felt and Fibre Group is delighted to share their skills on the ancient craft of felt making, by combining wool fibres with soap and water. You will learn to create and make your own felt puppet. This workshop is suitable for adults and children, aged 8yrs plus. Booking Essential.

felt workshop at the moat theatreFriday 20th September 4-5.30pmThe Moat Theatre,Naasinfo@moattheatre.com087 7473233 (Kathrina)www.moattheatre.com / naasfeltandfibre.blogspot.com

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Building on the response from our Opera for Beginners night in 2011 and 2012, we are delighted to provide another special evening of opera. McAuley Place will have a special screening of “The Merry Widow” in the Arts and Cultural Centre (the former nuns chapel).The Merry Widow is an operetta by the Austro –Hungarian composer Franz Lehár. A witty, charming and lyrical journey in three Acts, peppered with humour and ultimately resulting in the triumph of love with music. Both opera novices and enthusiasts are welcome for this enchanting evening! Booking Advised. For a pre opera dinner at The Convent Tea Rooms McAuley Place. T:087 0997323

opera for beginners, ‘The merry widow’

Saturday 21st September 7pmArts and Cultural Centre, McAuley Place, Sallins Rd., Naasinfo@nnrha045 897833Facebook: McAuley Place

bat walk

Friday 20th September 7.20pmAssemble at the entrance to Naas Librarykildarebatgroup@gmail.com (Anna Collins)www.batconservationireland.org

Members of the Kildare Bat Group will dispel myths about Ireland’s only flying mammal. In this night of discovery, learn about where bats live, what they eat and what they do. We hope to hear at least four different types of bats and see the water specialist Daubenton bat chasing insects along the canal !

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please do not bring torches as this will scare bats. This event is weather dependent. Email in advance, to gauge volunteers required

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With original footage from 1964 and featuring her grandad Mattie Melia a pioneer in self-service supermarket shopping, told through intimate archive from the time, ‘The End of the Counter’ is also a portrait of a very different Ireland. Director Laura McGann, who hails from Newbridge, used personal family Super 8 archive as the starting point for the film. Laura was awarded Kildare County Council’s Film Bursary in 2011 and won Best Short Documentary Award at the Galway Film Fleadh 2013. Also screening is ‘Stay’, by David C Lynch, ‘Irish Folk Furniture’ by Tony Donohue, ‘Bye Bye Now’ by Ross Whitaker, ‘Car Trouble’ by Richard Kearney and a documentary film of a recent Bealtaine intergenerational choir project in Naas and Maynooth, by Peter Kelly. Not to be missed !! Booking Advised.

kildare launch of ‘The end of the counter’

Friday 20th September 9pmThe Moat Theatre, Naasinfo@moattheatre.com045 883030www.theendofthecounter.com

and other films

Following last year’s successful event Kildare BirdWatch Ireland are hosting another bird walk, aimed at beginners and anyone interested in finding out more about our feathered friends. The walk will be guided by local bird watchers who will get you started and answer any questions you have. It involves a leisurely walk along the canal so make sure you dress for the weather!

introduction to bird watching and bird walkSaturday 21st September 9-11amPlease meet at Naas Library at 9amdeirdre@birdwatchkildare.com087 9935207www.birdwatchkildare.com / www.facebook.com/bwikildare

To round off your Culture Night experience, head to K Leisure to avail of one free Gym & Swim session. To avail of this great offer you must be over 18 years of age. All year round K Leisure holds classes and courses available to people of all fitness levels and ability, along with great membership offers and spaces available to hire. Booking Essential

sporting culture with free gym & swim session

Sunday 22nd September after 3pmK Leisure, New Caragh Road, Naasnaas@kildareleisure.ie045 881655www.kildareleisure.ie

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A mix of photos, music, stories and various displays of Cultural items and propsPoem:From tents and wagons on the side of the roadTo the warm campfires, where all the old stories were told. Happy our families were back in the old, those happy members all Travellers still hold,So look at the changes we live in today, those big houses and nowhere for our kids to playSo we ask Our Lord to say a prayer and guide all Travellers on their way. -Kathleen McDonagh

travellers culture - past & present

David Day is the founder of Jabba Jabba Jembe and has studied African and World Drumming for over 12 years in Ireland and with teachers in Europe, USA, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea and Ghana, West Africa. His Drum Circles allow the group to play in an improvised way creating their own rhythms and building a groove, in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Booking Required

jabba jabba jembe drumming wokshop

Friday 20th September 3.15pmNewbridge Library, Athgarvan Road, Newbridgenewbridgelib@kildarecoco.ie045 448353www.kildare.ie/library

Friday 20th September 2-5.30pm and 6.30-9.30pmVolunteer Bureau, Cutlery Road, Newbridgekildareprimaryhealthcare@gmail.com087 8510958

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with david day

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build your newbridge illustration workshop

Dave and Gill from DoodleMoose Designs host a fun-packed children’s workshop to create a gigantic illustrated wooden map of Newbridge Town. Each participant will get a blank wooden building to design and create for the map. Whether it’s a magical bridge over the monster-infested River Liffey, or the Superhero Station on the bustling main street, the possibilities are endless! Witness Newbridge like you’ve never seen it before ... Age: 7-10yrs Booking Required

1568: At a vital crossroads in history a young queen steps from the shadows to unburden herself of her many troubles and reveal her innermost thoughts on marriage, succession, religion, war, and the challenges to her throne. But time is against her ... Elizabeth I: Queen at 25, political phoenix and famously unmarried, she was the most educated woman of her Age – but who was the woman beneath the crown?Using only Elizabeth’s words, solo performer Rebecca Vaughan (The Diaries of Adam and Eve, Female Gothic, Austen’s Women), explores the queen’s struggle to reconcile the desires of womanhood with the duties of sovereignty, in this sell-out Edinburgh hit. (a limited number of tickets are available free of charge for Culture Night, advance booking required)

i, elizabeth @ riverbank

Friday 20th September 8pmRiverbank Arts Centre, Newbridgeinfo@riverbank.ie045 448327www.riverbank.ie

Friday 20th September 4-6pmRiverbank Arts Centre, Newbridgeinfo@riverbank.ie045 448327www.riverbank.ie

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The Curragh Military Museum will have a special outdoor display under a tent, where you will not only see army equipment but you will get to handle it. Items on display will include rifles, pistols, machine guns and anti-tank weapons. You will see what the Defence Forces personnel carry with them when on military exercise, such as sleeping systems, food etc. There will even be uniforms for the kids to try on!

The Military Museum will also be open on the night and you will be amazed by the Chester Beatty Weapons Collection including a 14th century Samurai sword and Flintlock weapons from the 17th century.

curragh military museum and outdoor display

DanceTones Studios teach various dance styles to all ages and levels, from pre-school children to international competitive dancers. Classes are held in Ballroom, Salsa, Latin American, Hip Hop, DanceFitness and much more.

DanceTones are offering a free Culture Night Dance Mix class for Children and a 1 hour Ballroom & Latin American class for adults including Slow Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Jive, Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba and Paso Doble.

Be swept away by the grace and elegance of the Ballroom, or by the passion and excitement of the Latin American dancing.

ballroom, latin american and hip hop dance classes

Friday 20th September 7-8pm Children’s Class - Ballroom, Latin American & Hip Hop (under 16’s)8-9pm Adult’s Class - Ballroom & Latin AmericanDance Tones Studios, Newbridge Industrial Estatedancetones@eircom.net045 446484 / 086 8315468www.dancetones.org

Friday 20th September 6-9pmDefence Force Training Centre, Curragh Campcurraghmilitary.museum@defenceforces.ie045 445342www.curragh.info/museum

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Interested in seeing how and where an artist works ? In the studio of visual artist and arts educator Monica de Bath, view some of her recent body of work from her touring solo show, Ceapach/Plot. Use this creative space to make your own weaving, drawing or painting to take home. (There might even be some live music and refreshments!) Space is limited so booking is advisable. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Fáilte roimh Ghaeilge anseo.

Explore traditional living at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre. Enjoy a guided tour of a traditional cottage kitchen on display at the centre. Learn how the fireplace was the heart of the home with cooking, lighting and heating the home dependent on it. There will be a demonstration of traditional soda bread cooked over the fire for visitors to taste – Yum, Yum !

traditional living at the bog of allen nature centre

Friday 20th September 6pmBog of Allen Nature Centre, Lullymore, Rathangan, Co. Kildarebogs@ipcc.ie045 860133www.ipcc.ie

Friday 20th September 3-6pmRath Studio, Rath View, Rathanganmonicadebath@eircom.net045 524262 / 086 3496793

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Interested in designing and making with fabric? Now is your chance to try your hand. Aideen has been running her bridal design business for over 20yrs and her sewing classes for past two years for children, teens and adults, teaching hand and machine sewing. Join us on Saturday morning for a sewing workshop and an exhibition of students work at Aideen’s studio. Avail of a free demonstration on threading a sewing machine and pattern reading. Learn a life skill while having fun!

...and sew on and on and on...Saturday 21st September 10.30am-1pmMain Street, Rathangan, Co. Kildareaideencross@gmail.com086 8325694Facebook: Aideen Cross Bridal Designer

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Children from primary schools in Kildare Town are invited to take part in Hip Hop workshops. Vicky Barry from the Vicky Barry School of Dancing will be here to take you through your steps. ‘Be Cool, Be Yourself and experience the Art & Entertainment of Hip Hop Culture!’

Friday 20th September 9am-12.30pmKildare Town Library, Town Centre, Kildarekildarelib@kildarecoco.ie045 520235www.kildare.ie/library

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Rina Whyte, Public Art Specialist and guests will take you on a tour like no other in and around Co. Kildare! If you took the tour last year, you will definitely want to take it again this year, as the bus will head on a different route to seek out new public art gems. They will tour myriad artworks around the County, from giant balls and wooden horses to Celtic legends. You will hear stories behind the artworks and their creators as well as sharing your stories and sentiments about the artworks too! The bus will depart from Kildare Town Heritage Centre and return there at approx 7.30pm. Booking Essential.

Friday 20th September 6-7.30pmKildare Town Heritage Centreinfo@kildareheritage.com045 530672www.kildare.ie/ArtsService/PublicArt

public art bus road show

Officially launching on Wed 18th Sept, Ania’s Ceramics invite you to the exhibition featuring ceramic pieces made by local children, teenagers and adults who have been experimenting with clay, engobes and glazes.

Friday 20th SeptemberKildare Town Heritage Centreinfo@kildareheritage.com045 530672www.kildare.ie/kildareheritage

kildare town ceramicsworkshops

Friday 20th SeptemberChildren’s Workshop 6.30-7.45pmAdult’s Workshop 8-9.45pmKildare Town Heritage Centre045 530672

Join in a special ceramic workshop, for children and adults Educational, entertaining and a great fun activity for all. Booking Essential.

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Looking for somewhere to explore your creative side? Then you will love The Grove Studio. Throughout the year we offer a range of creative workshops for all ages and abilities and also cater for special occasions and community events by designing bespoke creative packages. We invite all fun loving creators to join in the fun of making shapes and explore together the creative process of making shadow puppets. Booking Essential.

Sunday 22nd September 11am-1pmThe Grove Studio, Rathbride Road, Kildare (located outside Kildare Town on the edge of the Curraghjoaniescraft@gmail.com087 2434041 (Joanie) / 085 7239079 (Lorraine)www.thegrovestudio.weebly.com

paint and make shadow puppetry

This open mic night is for local writers of every description - poets, short story writers, dramatists, songsters, novelists, and social media contributors of every kind. If you are an emerging writer of any age, or you write fiction, memoir, biographical, social, local history, come along and share your story – we want to hear it !

Friday 20th September 6.30-8pmKilcullen Community Library, New Abbey Road, Kilcullenkilcullenlib@kildarecoco.ie045 482193www.kildare.ie/library

kilcullen writers open mic night

15. Kilcullen

Did you miss this event last year? Well now is your chance to see Philip Scott perform in the beautiful church in Carnalway. St. Patrick’s Church is a building of architectural significance, which was extensively rebuilt one hundred years ago in the Hiberno-Romanesque style. It contains stained glass by Harry Clarke and Sir Ninian Comper and fine mosaic work an marble facing on the inter walls. For Culture Night, take a guided tour and enjoy some heavenly music.

Friday 20th September Church open from 7.30pm, Concert from 8-9pmSt. Patrick’s Church, Carnalway, Naas045 448328

philip scott and harry clarke in carnalway

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16. athy

Taking history out of the black and white of history books, Irish History battles its way from the Stone Age to modern times before your eyes ! Come along and find out how it felt to battle and experience weapons of different time periods. Inter-active hands-on display suitable for all ages.

battle your way through the history of athyFriday 20th September 5-7pmAthy Library, Emily Square, Athy athylib@kildarecoco.ie059 8631144www.kildare.ie/library

The ultimate metal recycling creation, over two meters tall. Come and meet the Alien and Monster at the night in the Museum. We will also be running a workshop on recycling.An indoor event ; Aliens & Monsters at the Museum – An evening of excitement galore!!!! (Sponsored by Brian Darcy, AKA Athy Chair Doctor, Fontstown)

aliens and monsters and the museumFriday 20th September 10am-7.30pmAthy Heritage Centre/Museum, Emily Square, Athyathyheritage@eircom.net059 8633075www.athyheritagecentre-museum.ie

This modern classic is rarely shown and celebrates the fortieth anniversary of its release. It was screened in Athy in 1973 at The Grove cinema (demolished in 2004).Robert Redford plays Depression-era confidence trickster Johnny Hooker, whose friend and mentor Luther Coleman (Robert Earl Jones) is murdered by racketeer/gambler Doyle Lonnegan (Robert Shaw). Hoping to avenge Luther’s death, Johnny begins planning a “sting” -- an elaborate scam -- to destroy Lonnegan. The twists and surprises that follow are complex, but suffice to say that you can’t cheat an honest man, and that you shouldn’t accept everything at face value. Seats are limited and tickets can be obtained at Hyland Bros. Leinster Street, Athy.

‘the sting’ @ athy film clubFriday 20th September, Film starts at 8pmAthy College, Monasterevin Road, Athyathyfilmclub@gmail.com086 2112046www.athyfilmclub.com

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The conversion of the Athy Methodist Church and Hall to a dual function centre with a theatre, gallery and workshop space was an inspired collaboration. Join in a parent and toddler art and craft workshop and an afternoon drumming session. For details see the website or Facebook page, Athy Arts.

athy arts centre open daySaturday 21st SeptemberArt and Craft Workshop Workshop 12-2pmAfrican Drumming Workshop 2.30-4.30pmAthy Community Arts Centre, Woodstock Street, Athyathyarts@gmail.com087 2761156www.athycommunityartscentre.com

Saturday 21st: 12pm: Join Lesley Fennell head gardener at Burtown for a garden tour3pm: Walk and Talk with Eileen MacDonagh, discussing her large stone Sculpture placed throughout the meadows.

Sunday 22nd:12pm: There will be a garden tour by Lesley Fennell head gardener at Burtown. 3pm: Walk and Talk with Eileen MacDonagh, discussing her large stone Sculpture placed throughout the meadows 4pm: Author and Historian Turtle Bunbury of the acclaimed Vanishing Ireland book series will give a talk about the history of the project and discuss meetings with the characters who appear in the exhibition of 32 large photographs presently on show at Burtown.

BURTOWN HOUSE AND GARDENSSaturday 21st and Sunday 22nd SeptemberBurtown House and Garden (just off new link road to Athy)james@burtownhouse.ie059 8623148www.burtownohuse.ie / www.eileenmacdonagh.com / www.turtlebunbury.ie

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To round off your Culture Night experience, head to K Leisure to avail of one free Gym & Swim session. To avail of this great offer you must be over 18 years of age.

All year round K Leisure holds classes and courses available to people of all fitness levels and ability, along with great membership offers and spaces available to hire. Booking Essential

Sunday 22nd September after 3pmK Leisure, Green Hills, Athyathy@kildareleisure.ie059 8641522www.kildareleisure.ie

sporting culture with free gym & swim

With over 100 members, Griese Youth Theatre presents works from Junior Drama (6 -13yrs) from 5-6.30pm and Youth Theatre (14 -20yrs) from 7pm, including short drama pieces, (suitable 12yrs +) and extracts from film work 2004 - 2009.

Facebook: Griese Youth Theatre.

Friday 20th September 5-6.30pm & 7-9pmMeeting House, Ballitore, Athyinfo@grieseplayers.com087 7528398www.grieseplayers.com

griese youth theatre showcase

17. ballitore

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13.00 30YearsOn:NaasBy-PassinPerpetualMotion,ÁrasChillDara15.00 MeettheArtistinTuckmillGallery,Naas16.30 TourtheRussellLibraryinNUIMaynooth17.30RecordmyfirstsonginPlatform4RecordingStudios,Leixlip19.00MusicattheMoviesbytheLiffeyValleyOrchestrainthe OrchardGardenCentre,Celbridge20.30 LastoftheHighKingsmovieandbookclublaunchinMaynooth

THE CHALLENGE

Where to go on Culture Night?It’s all Free!

16.00StrollaroundLarchillArcadianGardens17.00 VisitKilcockGallerytoseePatrickCahill’sExhibition18.00TraditionalsodabreadbakedonaturffirefortastingattheBogof AllenNatureCentre19.00 VisittheTravellerCulture-Past&PresentExhibitioninNewbridge20.00OfftomyballroomdancelessoninDancetones

THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED

15.00ExploreCoolcarriganHouseandGardens16.00 GetcreativeattheFeltworkshopattheMoatinNaas18.00VisittheSteamMuseumandWalledGardensinStraffan19.20 WrapupfortheBatWalkalongtheCanalinNaas

KEEP THE KIDS ENTERTAINED

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Do you have a cultural event that you would like to promote on Culture Night Kildare 2013 ?

It’s not too late! We can promote your event on our Facebook & Web pages and provide balloons and posters

For further information on Culture Night Kildare Contact: Bridin Fogarty, Culture Night Coordinator,Address: Kildare County Council Arts Service, Riverbank, Newbridge, Co Kildare.Tel: 045 448328Email: culturenightkildare@gmail.comWeb: www.kildare.ie/culturenightFacebook: Arts in Co Kildare

A Culture Night brochure in a large text format is available to download, or Tel :045 448328

Culture Night is an initiative co-ordinated by Temple Bar Cultural Trust and supported by the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in partnership with Kildare County Council

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