What's On
Róisín Meaney
Every Saturday, commencing Sat 7th August. 11.30am - 12pm
Limerick City Library, The Granary, Michael St., Limerick.
Storytime for 3 to 7 year olds with Róisín Meaney.
Blind Loves
Tuesday 7th September 2010 @ 8pm
Belltable off-site venue, 36 Cecil Street, Limerick
Using an intriguing blend of documentary, fiction and fantasy, Slovakian filmmaker Lehotsky tells four romantic stories about blind or partially sighted people.
The Woods Collection
10th September to 29th October, 2010
Limerick City Gallery,
Istabraq Hall,
City Hall,
Merchant's Quay,
Limerick.
Limerick City Gallery of Art is pleased to present The Woods, an exhibition selected from The National Collection of Contemporary Drawing and Creative Limerick.
Limerick Pride Street Party
Saturday 11th September
Limerick
Lesbian and Gay Festival. A Pride Parade will be followed by a massive block party hosted at Trinity Rooms.
Limerick City Community & Voluntary Fair
Sunday 12th September 2010: 13:00 – 18:00
City Hall, Merchants Quay, Limerick
5th Limerick City Community & Voluntary Fair
Tweak Festival 2010
Monday 13th – Friday 24th September
Venues all over Limerick City.
Tweak is an interactive digital Arts Festival
Girl With Dragon Tatoo
Tuesday 14th September 2010 @ 8pm
Belltable off-site venue, 36 Cecil Street, Limerick
Adapted from the first novel (published in Sweden as Män som hatar kvinnor/Men Who Hate Women)
Artist's talk by Alice Maher at Istabraq Hall
Thursday 16th September, 2010 @ 1.00p.m
Istabraq Hall,
City Hall,
Merchant's Quay,
Limerick.
Limerick City Gallery of Art is delighted to present a lunchtime talk by Alice Maher at Istabraq Hall on Thursday 16 September 2010 at 1pm. The session will include a screening of her animated work.
Will Martin
Saturday 18th September 2010
University Concert Hall, Limerick
His stunning debut album "A New World" is an epic collection of classical crossover songs!
Method C at King John's Castle
19th September - 19th November 2010
King John's Castle,
Castle Island,
Limerick.
The Six Memos project is pleased to present Method C, a solo exhibition by Karl Burke, off-site at King John’s Castle. The Opening Reception will take place on Saturday 18 September from 2-4pm.
Cold Souls
Tuesday 21st September 2010 @ 8PM
Belltable off-site venue, 36 Cecil Street, Limerick
Cold Souls is an ambitious comedy in which a frustrated actor – Paul Giamatti, using his own name – disposes of his annoying soul to ease his problems, and then decides he wants it back.
Actions
Thursday 23rd September 2010 @ 8pm
Belltable off-site venue, 36 Cecil Street, Limerick
Actions is a physical conversation between two individuals in empty space by two outstanding male dancers.
Beethoven Symphony 1 with the ICO
Thursday 23 September at 8pm
University Concert Hall
The season opens with two works of genius by Beethoven - his vibrant first Symphony ("the claw which harbingered the appearance of the lion") and the majestic Violin Concerto
Culture Night
Friday 24th September 2010 from 5pm
All around Limerick City
Now is your chance to see all sorts as Limerick is throwing open the doors of its cultural venues to the public for FREE.
Chicane
Monday 27th September 2010 to 2nd October 2010 @ 8pm
Belltable off-site venue, 36 Cecil Street, Limerick
A fast-paced, gripping comedy/thriller with more twists and turns than a rollercoaster Chicane will keep you on the edge of your seat and entertain you like no other play.
His & Hers
Tuesday 5th October 2010 @ 8pm
Belltable off-site venue, 36 Cecil Street, Limerick
Comprising a large number of conversations with ordinary (but remarkable) Irish women, His & Hers certainly satisfies most lucid definitions of a documentary.
The Best of Irish
Wednesday 6th October 2010
University Concert Hall Limerick
With a fantastic line up including Bagatelle, Johnny Fean (The Horslips) & Band, The Dublin City Ramblers and Johnny McEvoy
Elysium Nevada & Lost City
Thursday 7th October 2010 to 9th October 2010 @ 8pm
Belltable off-site venue, 36 Cecil Street, Limerick
This show offers two wonderful stories, rich in comedy and touching pathos. They are hilariously funny while moving us deeply in sympathy with the characters.
Mozart Symphony 40 with the ICO
Thursday 7 October at 8pm
University Concert Hall
Jorg Widmann, clarinet/director. Mozart's Great G Minor symphony is one of his most popular works, packed with some of the most recognised melodies in music.
Kate Nash
Friday October 8th 2010
Dolans Warehouse, Dock Road
Kate will be touring her latest critically acclaimed album "My Best Friend Is You".
An Evening of Clairvoyance with Joe Power
Tuesday 12th October 2010 at 8pm
University Concert Hall
Joe Power's evening of clairvoyance will be a demonstration of communication where he delivers messages from people that have passed over.
Fresh Film Festival Showcase
Tuesday 12th October 2010 Starts at 11am - 3pm
Belltable off-site venue, 36 Cecil Street, Limerick
Fresh Film Festival will showcase Award Winning Films from 2010 on October, 12th at the Belltable.
Leonard and Tinney Duo
Tuesday 12th October 2010 @ 8pm
Belltable off-site venue, 36 Cecil Street, Limerick
Two of Ireland’s top musicians – Catherine Leonard (violin) and Hugh Tinney (piano)
Your Wildest Dreams
Wednesday 13th October 2010. Starts at 10.30am & 12.30pm
Belltable off-site venue, 36 Cecil Street, Limerick
This event will be strongly focused towards girls (aged 10+), with a strong emphasis on personal development, topical issues (fashion, body image, etc.), and career goals.
Burn the Bad Lamp
Thursday 14th October 2010 to 16th October 2010 @ 8pm
Belltable off-site venue, 36 Cecil Street, Limerick
An amazing theatrical conceit – live actor and puppets together ….suspend your disbelief !
Joe Dolan - The Reunion Show
Thursday 14th October 2010
University Concert Hall
There was no show like a Joe Show! Now the magic of Ireland' s best loved and greatest entertainer is set to come back to Limerick.
Cathy Davey
Friday 15th October
Dolans Warehouse
2010 is turning into a landmark year for Cathy Davey.
GiftGrub
Friday 15th October 2010
University Concert Hall
Due to phenomenal demand, following two sold out shows last May, GiftGrub Live returns to University Concert Hall this October!
Gina, Dale Haze and the Champions
Saturday 16th October at 8pm
Univeristy Concert Hall
Gina, Dale Haze and the Champions were one of the most popular bands on the dancing and concert scene in Ireland during the 1970s and 80s
Abba The Show
Sunday 17th October @ 8.00pm
University Concert Hall
With sensational costumes, lighting and sound - see and hear Benny, Bjorn, Frieda and Agnetha perform in this truly stunning show.
Lloyd Cole Small Ensemble
Friday 22nd October 2010 at 8pm
Dolan's Warehouse, Dock Road, Limerick
Lloyd Cole Small Ensemble (Featuring Lloyd Cole, Mark Schwaber & Matt Cullen)
Irish Whip Wrestling
Saturday 23rd October at 7pm
Newcastlewest Community Centre
For the first time ever Irish Whip Wrestling invades the Newcastlewest Community Centre.
Fame The Musicial
Tuesday 26th October - Sunday 31st October 2010
University Concert Hall
With fabulous sets and costumes and a top production team, this subsequent live stage show, featuring the TV show winners, promises to be a spectacular event.
Circus Of Horrors
Tuesday 2nd November at 8pm
University Concert Hall
The Circus of Horrors has had a major revamp and is back rockin' and shockin' with this special, brand new show created to celebrate its 15th bloody year!
God is an Astronaut
Wednesday 3rd November at 8pm
Dolans Warehouse
God Is An Astronauts’ live shows are a full-on audiovisual experience that overwhelm and attack the senses – don’t miss this exceptional band in a live setting.
Pat Shortt in "The Hall"
Friday 12th November at 8pm
Unjiversity Concert Hall
Pat Shortt returns with his latest live show "The Hall".
Tommy Emmanuel
Sunday 14th November at 8pm
University Concert Hall, Limerick
Two time Grammy nominee Tommy Emmanuel is one of Australia's most respected musicians.
Munster -v- Australia
16 November 2010 @ TBC
Thomond Park Stadium
Munster will take on the touring Qantas Wallabies during the November 2010 international fixture series on Tuesday 16th November 2010 (Kick Off TBC).
Haydn 46 with the ICO
Thursday 18 November at 8pm
University Concert Hall
Irish Chamber Orchestra leader Katherine Hunka directs two of Ireland's most exciting young talents, Fiona Kelly on flute and Jean Kelly on harp.
Colm Wilkinson - Broadway & Beyond
Friday 19th November at 8pm
University Concert Hall
Colm Wilkinson & Band ~ Gavin Murphy, Musical Director ~ Aine Whelan & Siobhan Pettit, Guest Vocalists.
"Mario Lanza" - A Celebration!
Saturday 20th November at 8pm
University Concert Hall
In a short career spanning only 10 years (dying at the age of 38), Mario Lanza became the biggest star of his generation.
The High Kings
Sunday 21st November at 8pm
University Concert Hall
This is a chance to see The High Kings up close and personal as they continue to live up to their reputation as a phenomenal live band
The Corona’s
Friday 3rd December @ 8pm
Dolans Warehouse
The group were nominated for 2 Meteor Ireland Music Awards at this year’s 10 year anniversary ceremony taking away Best Irish Album on the night.
Messiah with the ICO & NCC
Thursday 16th December at 8pm
University Concert Hall
National Chamber Choir Tonu Kaljuste, conductor ~ Regina Nathan, soprano Alexandra Petersamer, mezzo ~ Paul McNamara, tenor Frode Olsen, bass
Four Seasons with the ICO
Thursday 10 February 2011 at 8pm
University Concert Hall
Finnish fire-brand Pekka Kuusisto performs the iconic Four Seasons by Vivaldi.
Des Bishop "My Dad Was Nearly James Bond"
Friday 18th February 2011 at 8pm
University Concert Hall
Following a massively successful international tour, Des Bishop makes his highly anticipated return to Ireland.
Baroque Gala with the ICO
Thursday 24 March 2011 at 8pm
University Concert Hall
A feast from one of the greatest golden ages, with music from three of the pre-eminent composers of the period.
Peppa Pig
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th March @ 1pm & 4pm
University Concert Hall
This BAFTA award winning children's TV show is recreated live on stage featuring beautifully true-to-life puppets
Triple Virtuosity with the ICO
Thursday 14 April 2011 at 8pm
University Concert Hall
The season closes as it began, with Beethoven and the only concerto he ever wrote for more than one solo instrument.