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Pattern Recognition: Architectures of Seeing
Celebrating 15 Years of Emerging Visual Art in County Kildare This landmark exhibition marks fifteen years of the Emerging Visual Artist Solo Exhibition Bursary Award, a partnership between Kildare County Council Arts Service and Riverbank Arts Centre. Pattern Recognition: Architectures of Seeing brings together the work of fifteen artists who have each shaped the visual
Welcome to the Comic Picnic by Kate Escolin
You’re invited to the picnic! Welcome to the Comic Picnic is a colourful and playful comic exhibition serving up a feast of fun. This exhibition invites you to sprawl out on a picnic blanket and enjoy the world of comics created by artist Kate Escolin. From cute characters to sun-soaked comic panels, this exhibition is
Fighting Words
Fighting Words
Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge is the Kildare Partner of Fighting Words. We present creative writing workshops for primary and secondary schools. Fighting Words workshops are always free of charge to the participants. Upcoming Fighting Words Workshops dates: Monday 15th September, 10am Monday 6th October, 10am Monday 3rd November, 10am Monday 8th December, 10am These workshops
Deaf
Deaf
Ángela, a deaf woman, and Héctor, her hearing partner, are in a loving, solid relationship, using sign language and lip reading to communicate. When Ángela becomes pregnant they are both very excited. However, the question of whether their baby will be deaf or hearing charges an unexplored tension between the couple. After a complicated, emotionally
The Painted Man by Dan Colley
The Painted Man by Dan Colley
A street performer arrives in a dreary suburb and discovers an unlikely kinship with a young person. Inspired by the science-fiction writer Ray Bradbury's own story of how he became a writer, this surreal coming-of-age film blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, past and present. Veteran theatre director Dan Colley brings his strikingly visual
Deck the Halls with Liffey Choir
Deck the Halls with Liffey Choir
The Liffey Choir is a vibrant and inclusive community choir which practices near the banks of the River Liffey. Known for its rich harmonies and uplifting performances, the choir brings together singers of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate the joy of music. Under the direction of the passionate and experienced Lorraine Nolan, the Liffey
Sketchbook Club with Kate Escolin
Sketchbook Club with Kate Escolin
Sketchbook Club is a monthly event that encourages fun and playful art-making whilst also building a community of new, old, professional or hobby artists! The goal is to provide a safe space to create art in a relaxed environment. Make some art, make a friend, or just unwind on a Thursday evening. All art materials
ABBA Sensations
ABBA Sensations
A fantastic tribute to ABBA featuring all of the ABBA classics, brilliantly performed with stunning vocals, beautiful harmonies, musicianship and musical arrangement. This must see show features choreographed dance routines, fabulous costumes in a dynamic and dazzling performance. Relive the magic of a live ABBA concert that had entertained audiences nationwide, taking them on a
SCHOOLS: WhistleBlast’s Winter Wonderland
SCHOOLS: WhistleBlast’s Winter Wonderland
A very WhistleBlast Christmas Show including lots of favourites from Tchaikovsky to the Snowman, a sing along WhistleBlast Christmas Tale and other seasonal songs! Bell ringing and percussion for you to join in a joyful concert finale… Performed by fun loving musicians Conor Linehan on piano; Ken Edge on saxes and clarinet; Oonagh Keogh on
An Nollaig sa Naigín
An Nollaig sa Naigín
An Nollaig sa Naigín Ar Lá Nollag cúig bhliain as a chéile a shuitear an leagan seo do DHAOINE FÁSTA (ADULTS) den saothar cáiliúil ‘An Nollaig sa Naigín’ (‘Christmas in The Noggin’). It is a sensitive seasonal presentation of the magical time that is Christmas and is specially adapted for a grown-up audience. All is
June Fest Presents Winter Medley
June Fest Presents Winter Medley
June Fest are thrilled to present Winter Medley, an evening of music, dance, comedy, and storytelling! The night opens with the lively sounds of The Moon & Sixpence (6-piece band), followed by Anne Doyle’s spoken word story. Enjoy dazzling performances from the Kildare Figure Dancers, a tale from Sara Shine, and the beautiful voice of