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the pre-Spraoi festival for children and their families, now in its twelfth year. With a fantastic line-up of art, puppet making, fairy-cake decoration, dance and music workshops, this year, through the continuing and generous support of Genzyme Ireland, ALL OF THE ART WORKSHOPS ARE FREE!!! Don't miss the interactive puppet show at 3.45pm on Tuesday 26th July with award-winning puppeteer, Niamh Lawlor of Púca Puppets. Shorts for Wee Ones was a big hit at Scotland's Discovery Film Festival earlier this year and at only €3 per child, with adults going free, it's a must-see on Thursday 28th July at 3.45pm.

A favourite at last year's festival, the Fairy Cake Decoration workshop is back again on Tuesday 26th at 11am, decorate your own and bring them home, don't forget to being a tub! To coincide with SprOg 2011, Mary Claire O'Brien and

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After their successful debut at last year's Dunmore East Guinness International Bluegrass Festival, local band "Southern Welfare" is back. Southern Welfare pictured with Festival organiser, Mick Daly.

17th Guinness International Bluegrass Festival bound for Dunmore East

After 16 years, almost 1,000 gigs, 150 bands and artists and a whole lot of hoopin', hollerin', pickin' and clawin', the 17th Guinness International Bluegrass Festival is returning to the picturesque fishing village of Dunmore East, Co. Waterford.

The line-up has been announced for the festival which takes place from August 25th to August 28th and the festival is bringing together an enviable line up of bluegrass artists for Ireland's only free bluegrass music festival.

The famous local hostelries; the Strand Inn, The Haven Hotel, The Spinnaker, The Ocean Hotel, Power's Bar

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Treacy's Hotel Spa and Leisure Club in association with Gary Power Productions are delighted to present Celtic Storm, at the hotel this August.

As one of Waterfords leading directors, Gary Power has assembled the very best of professional entertainers for this unique, brand new show.

The music is a blend of traditional and new, and promises to be a feast of Irish music and dance, which everyone will enjoy. Singing sensation David Flynn has toured the world during his time with Rhythm of the Dance and the Dublin dancers are all fresh from touring show Gael Force.

The fun and laughter will be provided by local comedian Mick Roche. Bunratty harpist Michelle Ryan will complete the top billing,

The show is opening on Monday 1st August, and will also take place on 8th, 15th and 22nd August. Doors open nightly at 8.30pm and the

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Such was the reaction of both local and national medias regarding The Springsteens at this year's Tall Ships, the band have already had enquiries for festivals throughout the U.K and Europe for next year. This weekend you can catch The Ultimate Springsteen Tribute Show in Waterford, Saturday night 30th July in The Marquee at the Spinnaker in Dunmore East, followed on Sunday night 31 July in what is becoming a great "live" venue, M.A. Heffernan's Bar, Kilcohan.

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Riverdance is back at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin for its summer run until 28th August and amongst the cast is dancer Maeve Croke. Maeve was born in Waterford and started dancing for the Troy School of Irish Dance at a very young age. During her years of competing she won numerous championships and Munster and All Ireland Medals. Maeve joined Lord of the Dance and toured America for 2 years before joining Riverdance with whom she is still dancing. Maeve has had the honour of dancing at the Kremlin in Russia, The Great Wall of China, at the Acropolis in Greece, Radio City Music Hall NY and many more prestigious events all over the World. Maeve is also a long serving Dance captain with Riverdance in the USA. Maeve passed her TCRG exam in 2007 and hopes to go on

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What's got 10 amazing bands, 3 fun-filled nights, 2 different inter-linked levels, cool & crazy cabaret and lots of DJs playing the best of Party music? Why of course, it's the

legendary Spraoi

Festival Club at Forum Waterford. You know there is nowhere like it and in fact on a recent Boards.ie poll, the

Festival Club featured very highly on the list of favourite things ever about Waterford. The Festival Club runs from this Friday, 29th through to Bank Holiday Sunday, 31st July and great value advance weekend wristbands are on sale now @ Next Door Forum Waterford, 051 87111 & http://www.forumwaterford.comNightly admission can be paid on the door. Be there or be square!

The Festival Club is

primarily known for the quality of the entertainment on offer over the 3 nights and this year is no exception. 2011 highlights include Sam &

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FAUST – Silent Film with Live

Organ Improvisation

Friday 29th July at 10pm

F.W. Murnau's telling of the classic German legend, 'Faust' is a masterpiece to behold. From both the technical and story standpoint, the film excels and despite being nearly eighty years old Faust still stands tall as one of the greatest cinematic achievements of all time. The story follows a German alchemist by the name of Faust. As God and Satan war over Earth, the Devil preaches that he will be able to tempt Faust into darkness.

This silent film will be accompanied with live improvisations by organist Morgan Cooke.

This is a wonderful opportunity to see a rare silent film in a unique setting - not to be missed.

Tickets €12 (Bookings 051 858958 or on the door)

SHARON CARTY & VUENV

Sunday 31st July at 8pm

Irish mezzo-soprano Sharon Carty (right) and Austrian-based recorder consort

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Duke Special (aka Peter Wilson), plays anintimate fully seated gig at The Forum Lounge this Saturday, 30th July, doors 8pm. The Duke will be playing all your favourite songs from his extensive back catalogue of 6 acclaimed albums. He never fails to entertain and will send you home with a bounce in your step and a smile on your face. Duke Special is the

ringmaster of a broken down circus, the lead dancer in a forgotten ballroom of ghosts, the loudest singer in a midnight choir and the first on his knees in an old time revival tent.

So forget the gender-skewing dreadlocks and eyeliner, here is a guy who matches the lost art of the popular song with the found sound of swirling pop/rock and symphony orchestras. Tickets are available at the door

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PJ Gallagher has become one of Ireland's best-loved comedians. He is a Vicar Street regular, where he kicked off his latest tour which arrives into the theatre on Sunday 31st July.

He has played sold out shows throughout Ireland and at the biggest and best comedy festivals that the country has to offer including Kilkenny Cat Laughs and The Carlsberg Comedy Carnival.

He has been an almost permanent fixture on Irish television since Naked Camera arrived to RTE in 2005 and since then he has gone on to make his own series Makin' Jake, in the USA. PJ is onstage in the theatre at 8pm on Sunday 31st July and tickets are €20. Get them online at theatreroyal.ie or from the box office on 051 874402.

"For a man who ambushes people

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Jim Nolan's heartwarming play The Gods Are Angry Miss Kerr is presently playing to enthusiastic audiences and public reaction has been fantastic for this funny and charming Waterford play.

The Gods Are Angry Miss Kerr returns to the Theatre Royal next week for four nights only – Wednesday 27th to Saturday 30th July. All tickets €15 from the Theatre Royal on 051 874402 and http://www.theatreroyal.ie.

Its language is of Waterford but it is a play that reaches far beyond, for our time and any time, making Nolan one of the modern Irish greats.

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Firstly, 4 Stories at Garterlane. Audiences will be treated to a very special night of theatre this September, when four Waterford writers come together with four of their new short plays, including works by Paul Barry, Adam Wallace, Anna Jordan and Fergus Cooper.

Ticket and pre show refreshments, all for €15. This offering from All of a Sudden T.C. should prove very popular with all serious theatre goers. Running on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd September. Tickets on sale now from Garter Lane Arts Centre, Tel: 051 855038 or http://www.garterlane.ie.

Then in late September The Glass makes a triumphant return. The play written and directed by Paul Barry was an instant success when it premiered in March of this year, with the ‘Sold Out' signs up before opening night. It received rave reviews from both critics and audiences alike and

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CHAIN GANG TO ROCK THE JOINT!

Tickets are now selling well for Gary Power Productions' A Night Of Nights at The Forum Theatre on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd September.

This amazing table seated cabaret style show has The Chain Gang topping the bill as one of Ireland's top acts who perform all over the country. Gary has engaged them to perform new routines for this unique show.

Also on the bill will be the outrageous Mr. Pussy who has made many appearances on stage and TV and film as well as radio.

The sensational singing voice of Kristin Kapelli, who is very big on the Dublin circuit as well as around the country, has also been added to the list of acts for this show as well as Top Notch, professional stage dancers from Dublin. This exciting night is geared for groups and

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International DJ Andy Ridley @ Revolution Basement  

POSH:funk are delighted to host our first bank holiday of the year next

Sunday, Spraoi Weekend July 31st with one of Waterfords favorite DJ ANDY RILEY from INLAND KNIGHTS at Revolution Basement Bar & Terrace

Andy is no stranger to Waterford, as he has played here nearly every year for the last 10 years and is classed as a big favorite among the Waterford people. Andy is one half of the hugely successful INLAND NIGHTS duo who have graced dance floors all over the world, and are owners of the massive label DROP MUSIC. Who could forget 3 years ago when DJ Sneak couldn't play in the Forum on the June bank holiday and Andy took his place?

By 1998 Andy had made the inevitable step into production and the same year the Drop Music label

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@ Sal's Bar, The Quay, on FRIDAY 29th and SATURDAY 30th JULY! Running alongside Waterford's annual Spraoi Festival, the magical musical mish-mash will kick off Friday 29th from 9pm with some of our favourite rock stalwarts VAN BASTEN (Waterford)  and CHIRPS (Dublin based via Ballina) while introducing special guests THE GREAT OCEAN DIVIDE. Saturday's delights will surround the innovative new punky pop sounds of the highly acclaimed RETARDED COP, with superstar DJ DAVE KELLY to set the vibe alive.

Entry is FREE both nights with Sal's drink deals from €3.

Visit http://www.facebook.com/luminouslive for band details."

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After a storming set at this month's Oxegen Festival, DJ/Producer CALVIN HARRIS has announced an Irish Tour date at Forum Waterford on Friday 16th September. With his current single "Bounce" dominating the radio airwaves and a summer choc-full of appearances at European Festivals and Ibiza clubs, Calvin's date at The Forum should be the biggest and best party in the South East for 2011. Tickets are on sale now (and flying out) at Next Door Forum Waterford, 051 871111 and http://www.forumwaterford.com.

He may have barely turned 23 when he first hit the charts, but Calvin Harris has been making music since the age of 15 on an old Amiga computer in the Scottish town of Dumfries, when he wasn't stacking shelves at the local Marks &

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