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One of the great Giuseppe Verdi's most popular and enduring operas "Il Trovatore' will be seen by an expected record Met Live audience in Dungarvan when it is relayed live from the Metropolitan New York to SGC Cinema at 6 pm on Saturday 30th April. A number of venues nationwide have already sold out initial screenings and additional screens and special "encore' performances are being organised to meet demand.

The instantly recognisable Anvil chorus is just one of the many musical highlights of Verdi's high drama of love, murder, a gypsy curse, betrayal and revenge, played out against a backdrop of a bloody civil war in Spain.

The great Enrico Caruso once said that all it takes for successful performance of Il Trovatore is the four greatest singers in the world. This spectacular and lavish Met production by David McVicar features a

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One of the great Giuseppe Verdi's most popular and enduring operas "Il Trovatore' will be seen by an expected record Met Live audience in Dungarvan when it is relayed live from the Metropolitan New York to SGC Cinema at 6 pm on Saturday 30th April. A number of venues nationwide have already sold out initial screenings and additional screens and special "encore' performances are being organised to meet demand.

The instantly recognisable Anvil chorus is just one of the many musical highlights of Verdi's high drama of love, murder, a gypsy curse, betrayal and revenge, played out against a backdrop of a bloody civil war in Spain.

The great Enrico Caruso once said that all it takes for successful performance of Il Trovatore is the four greatest singers in the world. This spectacular and lavish Met production by David McVicar features a

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Adam Wallace and James Power

"Pearldivers" written by Waterford playwright Adam Wallace takes to the Stage produced by Stagemad Theatre Company at Garter Lane Arts Centre Wednesday 25th May to Saturday 28th 2011 at 8pm Nightly. Tickets are on sale now and selling fast! Please be advised to book early at Garter Lane Box Office 051 855038 or online http://www.garterlane.ie

Please note tickets for Wednesday 25th May performance are at a special price of €10 all other nights just €15."PEARLDIVERS" is set in a grotto. Watch out for a moving experience! This is one not to miss. Stagemad Theatre Company would like to thank the Arts Funding of the Waterford City Council for their support in this production by being awarded the Waterford City Council Amateur/Voluntary group production grant.

http://www.stagemad.ie Facebook Page: Stagemad Power. Stagemad are South East Culture

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Adam Wallace and James Power

"Pearldivers" written by Waterford playwright Adam Wallace takes to the Stage produced by Stagemad Theatre Company at Garter Lane Arts Centre Wednesday 25th May to Saturday 28th 2011 at 8pm Nightly. Tickets are on sale now and selling fast! Please be advised to book early at Garter Lane Box Office 051 855038 or online http://www.garterlane.ie

Please note tickets for Wednesday 25th May performance are at a special price of €10 all other nights just €15."PEARLDIVERS" is set in a grotto. Watch out for a moving experience! This is one not to miss. Stagemad Theatre Company would like to thank the Arts Funding of the Waterford City Council for their support in this production by being awarded the Waterford City Council Amateur/Voluntary group production grant.

http://www.stagemad.ie Facebook Page: Stagemad Power. Stagemad are South East Culture

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Last June approximately three thousand primary school children from all over the south east came to the Theatre Royal, Waterford to see a live orchestra in performance.

This was the first concert in the Primary Schools Orchestral Series run by Kevin O'Carroll Music. Acclaimed as a huge success, the orchestral series is designed as an introduction to the orchestra for young people and it both entertains and educates showing that music in all its forms can be fun.

The full orchestra provided an hour long presentation which included music from the classical and popular catalogue. One of the key elements was the introduction of the individual members of the brass family in the orchestra, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone and Tuba.

The second concert, in what is designed as a four year cycle, will be presented in the Theatre Royal from June 14th to 17th

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Last June approximately three thousand primary school children from all over the south east came to the Theatre Royal, Waterford to see a live orchestra in performance.

This was the first concert in the Primary Schools Orchestral Series run by Kevin O'Carroll Music. Acclaimed as a huge success, the orchestral series is designed as an introduction to the orchestra for young people and it both entertains and educates showing that music in all its forms can be fun.

The full orchestra provided an hour long presentation which included music from the classical and popular catalogue. One of the key elements was the introduction of the individual members of the brass family in the orchestra, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone and Tuba.

The second concert, in what is designed as a four year cycle, will be presented in the Theatre Royal from June 14th to 17th

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Five of Waterford's top restaurants have combined together to do an amazing pre show Dinner for the up and coming Mega Comedy Musical presented by Gary Power Productions "NUNSENSE".

The restaurants include La Palma, Sabai, The Munster, Jade Palace & The Tower Hotel. For only €40 you can have a full pre show dinner and a chance to see one of Waterford's top shows. Gary Power Productions now in it's 3rd year have been the first company to introduce this amazing offer. Over the time it has proven that this deal is exceptionally popular with groups and couples alike and now you can also avail of pre show drinks at the Theatre Royal in the new bar over looking the Mall. "NUNSENSE" a show that has now stood the time is

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Five of Waterford's top restaurants have combined together to do an amazing pre show Dinner for the up and coming Mega Comedy Musical presented by Gary Power Productions "NUNSENSE".

The restaurants include La Palma, Sabai, The Munster, Jade Palace & The Tower Hotel. For only €40 you can have a full pre show dinner and a chance to see one of Waterford's top shows. Gary Power Productions now in it's 3rd year have been the first company to introduce this amazing offer. Over the time it has proven that this deal is exceptionally popular with groups and couples alike and now you can also avail of pre show drinks at the Theatre Royal in the new bar over looking the Mall. "NUNSENSE" a show that has now stood

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This is your last chance to see two wonderful exhibitions celebrating the diversity of craft at Garter Lane Galleries.

Award winning basket weaver, Joe Hogan exhibits his contemporary non- functional baskets in the exhibition entitled Bare Branches, Blue Black Sky .

The Workhouse Studios at Kilmacthomas exhibit a vast array of craft in their exhibition Possibilities.

Why not join us on Sunday the 8th of May at 2.30 at Garter Lane Gallery, 5 o Connell Street for a gallery talk .This talk will be presented by a craftsperson from the Workhouse Studios and is in association with Waterford Festival of Architecture. Admission is free.

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This is your last chance to see two wonderful exhibitions celebrating the diversity of craft at Garter Lane Galleries.

Award winning basket weaver, Joe Hogan exhibits his contemporary non- functional baskets in the exhibition entitled Bare Branches, Blue Black Sky .

The Workhouse Studios at Kilmacthomas exhibit a vast array of craft in their exhibition Possibilities.

Why not join us on Sunday the 8th of May at 2.30 at Garter Lane Gallery, 5 o Connell Street for a gallery talk .This talk will be presented by a craftsperson from the Workhouse Studios and is in association with Waterford Festival of Architecture. Admission is free.

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Captured Time II is an exhibition of artworks and writing by renal patients Frank Curtis and Johanna Tanner, and artist Philip Cullen, created through the Waterford Healing Arts Trust (WHAT) art programme in the Dialysis Unit of Waterford Regional Hospital.

The exhibition will be officially launched by Fr. Liam Lawton at 7.30pm on Thursday 5th May in the WHAT Centre for Arts and Health. The exhibition which has been kindly sponsored by Audi Waterford will remain on display until the 9th June 2011.

Frank Curtis and Johanna Tanner fell into the world of art in the most unlikely environment, the dialysis unit. Frank, a dairy farmer, had never made art before coming to the dialysis unit and according to him "drawing with pencil is a great past-time to take your mind away from dialysis. Four hours is a long time sitting in

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Captured Time II is an exhibition of artworks and writing by renal patients Frank Curtis and Johanna Tanner, and artist Philip Cullen, created through the Waterford Healing Arts Trust (WHAT) art programme in the Dialysis Unit of Waterford Regional Hospital.

The exhibition will be officially launched by Fr. Liam Lawton at 7.30pm on Thursday 5th May in the WHAT Centre for Arts and Health. The exhibition which has been kindly sponsored by Audi Waterford will remain on display until the 9th June 2011.

Frank Curtis and Johanna Tanner fell into the world of art in the most unlikely environment, the dialysis unit. Frank, a dairy farmer, had never made art before coming to the dialysis unit and according to him "drawing with pencil is a great past-time to take your mind away from dialysis. Four hours is a long time sitting in

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The first exhibition of winning art works from this year's 57th Texaco Children's Art Competition will take place in Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford from Friday 29 April until Thursday 19 May. Admission is free and the Cathedral is open Mon "

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The first exhibition of winning art works from this year's 57th Texaco Children's Art Competition will take place in Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford from Friday 29 April until Thursday 19 May. Admission is free and the Cathedral is open Mon – Fri 9am-5pm and Sat 10am-4pm.

The exhibition will be officially opened by Councillor Mary Roche, Mayor of Waterford on Wednesday 4th May at 12 noon. Among the paintings on display will be works by the eight Waterford winners who took top prizes in the event.

These include a work entitled "Florence' by Dónal Ó'Cionnfhaolaidh from De La Salle College which won third prize in the 14-15 years age category and another third prize winner entitled "Robins in the Snow' by Thomas Sullivan from Waterpark College. Other Waterford winners whose works will feature are Eimear Kinsella from Abbey Community College, Ferrybank; Lianne

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