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Swallower, Ventriloquist... Jack Wise does the lot

One of the best entertainers ever seen on The Late Late Show, he has entertained everyone who is anyone. He hosts the Five Faces of Majic Show @ Revolution on Saturday 25th June followed by 80's & 90's Disco and all Proceeds go to the De La Salle Scouts Group.

Jack is a Dublin based Magician who specialises in blending comedy with magic and we're definitely not talking spinning bow ties or rabbits in hats!

Jack discovered his flair for entertaining and gift for sleight of hand and at the tender age of twelve. He would delight his schoolmates by vanishing sweets in the face of a furious local shopkeeper!

Often referred to as the "Magician to the Stars", it's his stunning close up magic,

Jedi Mind Tricks and irreverent sense of humour that's made him

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Free outdoor concert at Christ Church Cathedral Waterford - Sunday 26th June at 12 noon

Christ Church Cathedral is delighted to announce a new initiative bringing free outdoor concerts to the Viking Triangle on the last Sunday of each month from June to September 2011. The concerts take place in Cathedral Square and seating will be provided.

Kicking off the first Trad in the Triangle event is Scaoilte (from the Irish to let loose!) a local five piece traditional group that came together earlier this year. Their music is drawn from the well of tradition, of many years criss-crossing the length and breadth of

Ireland, visiting the Summer Schools, Fleadhs and

festivals, collecting tunes from the original source.

The group numbers among its players Síle O'Brien on fiddle and super flautist Aisling Hill. They promise to entertain and to make you feel better for having

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The monthly "BIG NIGHT OUT" at The Forum Lounge has been a sell-out success so far this year. Providing the best value & most entertaining "one stop" night out in Waterford, patrons enjoy a main course meal, 2 top comedians from the Laughter Lounge and the fab live Beatles tribute, all for the unbeatable price of €25. The next "BIG NIGHT OUT" takes place this Saturday 25th June and pre-booking is essential (Next Door Forum Waterford, 051 871111 or http://www.forumwaterford.com).

Mary Grimes Catering provide a delicious "carvery style" roast dinner to kick off your Big Night Out and a vegetarian option can be provided if notified at time of booking. With venues in Dublin and Belfast as well as Waterford, the Laughter Lounge has access to all the top comedians so you are guaranteed established names and the best

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On Thursday 23rd June Stephen Mahon from Dirty 10 To One and Rocket to Russia will host a night based on, Red Hot Chili Peppers vs Fishbone and everything else in between - A retrospective look at the LA club scene from the mid/late 80's and all the great music/bands that it spawned. Also on the night we will be screening perry farrell's the gift, the last ever performance of the original Chili Peppers line up and the offical boot dvd and instructional tutorial to Fishbone - this is going to rock people!!

On Friday 24th we throw our minds open to sounds of Wicjita headed by brothers Baz and Sean Moynihan who pass the lead vocalist role back and forth in a game of musical ping pong, With their wailing guitars and effects wizzadry they set out to transport you

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The semi-final of the Waterford Music Fest's '15 Minutes of Fame' competition is taking place this Thursday night in The Front Lounge. Out of the hundreds of applications, ten acts, which are all from the Munster area, have been chosen to compete in the Waterford Heats. The semi-finalists will perform for three independent judges, with five acts selected to go through to the final. The judges include music promoter Owen Kavanagh, WIT music technology lecturer Mark Graham and Beat 102 103 DJ Rob O Connor. The competition starts at 9.00 p.m. and everyone is urged to get down to The Front Lounge to check it out. There is a €5 entrance fee – with all proceeds going to the Tra Fest. The five winning acts will compete against the winners of the Dublin Heats at the Tra Fest on the

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Lismore Castle Arts is delighted to announce the arrival of a new public sculpture by celebrated artist Roman Signer, Ball in Earth (2011). This is the artist's first permanent work in Ireland.

Visitors are invited to buy a ball bearing at the garden entrance to Lismore Castle Gardens, place the ball in a steel tube in the gardens and listen. The ball rolls to an underground bell which resonates up the steel tube.

All profits from sale of balls are donated to charity.

Note admission charge applies for entry into Lismore Castle Gardens.

Roman Signer films at Lismore Castle Arts: St Carthage Hall

To celebrate the arrival of Ball in Earth, Lismore Castle Arts is delighted to present a selection of the artist's films at St Carthage Hall. The films will run every Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 5 pm, and admission is free.

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The Theatre Project proudly presents the IRISH PREMIERE of The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead at Garter Lane Theatre from Tuesday 28th June to Saturday 2nd July at 8pm, previewing Monday 27th June.

Written by Robert Hewett, directed by Breege Brennan and starring Clare Barrett, The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead is 'a complex comic drama that becomes a one-woman triumph' (Herald Tribune).

Tickets are €18 (?15 Garter Lane Friends & concs), with preview tickets only €10 on 051-855038 or http://www.garterlane.ie.

"I never interfere in other people's business. Once you start sticking your big nose into other people's affairs, you're asking for trouble. Never go where you're not wanted. That's my motto. However, there are exceptions."

Set in Anytown, Ireland, the play tells the story of 43-year old

Rhonda Russell. One day, her husband rings to say he is

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Good Shepherd Chapel, Saturday July 2nd, 1pm – 2pm

Good Shepherd Chapel will be the venue for a special lunchtime concert at 1pm on Saturday July 2nd. The performers include Contempo String Quartet from Galway, Craobh Nua Traditional group from Waterford, Jean Calnan, soprano who sings with Ad Hoc Chorale and De La Salle Senior Choir. There will also be a premier of a new composition by Waterford composer Ben Hanlon.

Contempo are one of Irelands top four string quartets. This profession group is well known in Waterford having performed recently in the large room. They are just returned from a successful six week tour in Sweden. Their programme will include the popular first movement of Mozart's Eine Kleine Nactmusik.

Craobh Nua are a group of brilliant young Waterford musicians who are part of the local Comhaltas are having been making some really

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During the late 70s and early 80s 'Waves' were one of the top bands on the scene in Waterford entertaining audiences with songs from Neil Young, Santana, Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell, Crosby, Still Nash & Young, Linda Ronstatd and Carol King. Winners of several awards, 'Waves' also won the hearts of audiences from all over. The line up went through a few changes but always had the best of talent. You can catch some of the magic at their reunion gig in The Tower Hotel on Saturday 25th June.

Doors open 8.30, band on stage at 9.30. Music after band until closing time. Tickets on sale at Tower Hotel, John Palmer Music and from band members.

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The Arts Office of Waterford County Council is offering grant assistance to members of drama groups in the County, who wish to avail of the week long residential Summer School held by the Drama League of Ireland in the University of Limerick. This year the school runs from Saturday 30th July to Saturday 6th August 2011.

A variety of drama courses are available, full details on http://www.dli.ie.

Application forms and guidelines can be downloaded from http://www.waterfordcoco.ie or contact the Arts Office on 058/41416.

The closing date for applications to this scheme is Monday 11th July 2011.

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Professor Imelda Maher, (above), Sutherland Chair of European Law at UCD, has been admitted to the Royal Irish Academy at a ceremony in Dublin recently. Professor Maher is a past pupil of St John of God NS, and St Angela's Ursuline Secondary School, Ballytruckle. This is the highest academic honour in Ireland and membership is awarded to those who have achieved distinction in education and research. Professor Maher acknowledged the learning and values she obtained through her education at primary and second level, and the teachers who imbued her with a sense of curiosity and community.

The Royal Irish Academy (RIA) is Ireland's premier learned body and vigorously promotes excellence in scholarship, recognises achievements in learning, direct research programmes and undertakes its own research projects, particularly in areas relating to Ireland and its heritage.

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With 2 sensational weeks of Music, Theatre, Dance, Family events and Street Performance throughout Galway City from 11-24 July

The Galway Arts Festival has something for

everyone - and we have something for you!

Just answer the following question:

When is the Galway Arts Festival on?

Send your answer along with your contact details to Waterford Today Newspaper and you could be the winner of 2 tickets to Blondie on Wednesday 20th July in Galway Arts Festival Big Top and one overnight stay for two people sharing

(twin/double) with full Irish breakfast in

The Clybaun Hotel, Galway on the same night.

BOOK TICKETS

Phone the Festival Box Office at (091) 566577.

Located in the Tourist Office,

Forster Street, Galway.

Or online at http://www.galwayartsfestival.com

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Animated State, Waterford's professional dance company is busy working on 'Crossing' a fabulous new show that will premiere in the Theatre Royal on Thursday 30th June and Friday 1st July. 'Crossing' is about sea voyages and fits perfectly into the programme of artistic events surrounding the return of the Tall Ships.

Choreographer and artistic director of Animated State, Libby Seward reflects on the making of 'Crossing', " Embarking on a new project can often be a solitary journey. This experience is far from that. I am so delighted to be working with a wonderful group of generous and inspired artists."

The impressive crew of local well known artists includes: Poet Mark Roper who has written a collection of poems for 'Crossing' considers that "In a very real sense I'm seeing my words made flesh, which is both a challenge and a great

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Children's Summer Music Programme at the WHAT Centre for Arts & Health, Waterford Regional Hospital.

Monday 11th – Friday 15th July, 10am – 12 noon

Musicians Leah Clarke and Sarah McCarthy will deliver a weeklong summer music programme for children aged between 8 and 12 years this July. Children will take part in a variety of musical activities, games and creative expression shall be explored and developed. A number of different musical genres will be introduced in this project, including aspects of African, Indonesian, Irish and many more. Children will also build their own musical instrument in the course of the week.

Materials are provided. The cost is €60 per child. Places are limited. Please phone the Waterford Healing Arts Trust on 051-842664 to book your place.

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The Waterford Healing Arts Trust would like to thank the De La Salle Choir and the Deise Active Retirement Association for performing a wonderful Dawn Chorus at William Vincent Wallace Plaza on Sunday 29th May at the early hour of 7.15 am. The Trust organised this Dawn Chorus as part of the Bealtaine Festival which celebrates creativity in older people. This event was kindly sponsored by the Granville Hotel.

The Dawn Chorus took place in counties all over Ireland on Sunday 29th May. The choruses happened ideally at a waterfront location making William Vincent Wallace Plaza the perfect location for this event in Waterford. Amongst others, the programme included a performance of "Wonderwall" by Oasis and the Beatles' classic "When I'm 64". When the choir sang "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz the

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