Eclectic lineup in store for Culture Night in Kilkenny

An eclectic programme to suit all tastes is on offer for Culture Night in Kilkenny on September 20.

Events will take place in from 4pm until late. This year the Kilkenny County Council are working in partnership with the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media under the Kilkenny City Night Time Economy Action Plan, to support a number of Culture Night Late events.

Conor Sweeney, Night Time Economy Advisor for Kilkenny City, said:

“As a result of Kilkenny being designated as a pilot location for the night time economy, we are hosting a number of Culture Night Late events. In delivering this programme, we are offering audiences an even greater number of options for their Culture Night experience. By fully immersing themselves in Culture Night Later across Kilkenny it also offers people the opportunity to attend venues that may not be traditionally be open after 6pm but are now animated by the exciting events taking place there,” he said.

City events include:

- An Chead Tine Art Gallery, Dunnes Stores Mezzanine- Art Tour and Evening Of Poetry with finger food and refreshments.
- The Book and Coffee Shop- An evening of classical guitar (renaissance, baroque, romantic, latin) with master guitarist and tutor Thierry Fouet.

- The Butler Gallery- An evening of culture to include art exhibition, live portrait painting demonstration of Irish presenter and podcaster James Kavanagh, Ukrainian language tour and music in the garden.

- Comhaltas Craobh Osraí Marble City Branch- present a colourful and exciting traditional show to include the very best of Irish music, song, dance and stories.

- Cult Collective- Presents Is the World Still My Oyster? A short two-person play, Beckettian in nature.

- Kilkenny Uileann Pipers- present an evening of entertainment with a ‘Try The Pipes’ Session, live performances and a lecture on the history of the Uileann Pipes in Kilkenny.

- Loughboy Library- A live performance by Cairdeas, the Kilkenny Parkinson’s Choir.

- Artist Mary Doyle Burke- will host a Culture Tour and Walk of the sculptures based around Kilkenny City.

- Rothe House- will present a lecture on Weaving History: Exploring the History and Legacy of the wool trade in Kilkenny.

- Ryans Bar- will present a rare collection of vintage postcards dating as far back as the 1890’s with unique stamps and postmarks, along with people’s stories and images of Kilkenny City and County.

- Smithwicks Experience Beer Barrel Yard- a late night of live music, food and great musical performances.

- St Canice’s Cathedral- late Night entry and tour of cathedral, round tower and stained-glass window, bell tower tour and children’s workshop.

- The Watergate Theatre- presents short excerpts of Kilkenny Theatre Makers Work In Progress.

- Susie Lamb and Kate Powell- Present a one hour acoustic performance in the beautiful Rothe house, telling stories of love and loss.

- Mayfair Library- will host a family-friendly event that complements the exhibition in the Mayfair Library’s Community Room during Culture Night week.

- Kilkenny Castle- late night entry to the Period Rooms and exhibitions of Kilkenny Castle.

- The Parade Tower, Kilkenny Castle- host a presentation on Alice Kyteler: Witch, Victim, or Feminist Icon by Fin Dwyer (historian & host of The Irish History Podcast).

- The Medieval Mile Museum- present a guided tour of the oldest graveyards - Fun activities for all the family will be provided also.

County Events Include:

- Clogh Writers- present the Wheel of Life- showcasing local and wider culture from poetry, music, dance and drama at Moneenroe Community Hall.

- TADA! Theatre- present the first showcase of Gúna, a new play by Gillian Grattan at Thomastown Community Hall.

- Thomastown Biodiversity Garden- you are invited to enter the whimsical, enchanted world of the Upper Paddock Biodiversity Garden and attend a special lantern making workshop.

- KCAT Arts Centre- will celebrate its 25th year anniversary with a series of events from exhibitions to workshops and screenings.

- Print Block Callan Workhouse Union- will host an evening of block printing fun for all young art enthusiasts. Children will have the opportunity to interact with our native plant and wildlife species through fun arts activities.

For all event details see culturenight.ie