From 7 - 10 October, Dublin buildings of all types and periods will open up their doors to allow citizens explore the architecture of their city, with special tours by hundreds of professionals and enthusiasts, completely for free.

2010 is an exceptional year in Irish architecture as it sees the completion of several large-scale projects in Dublin city. To mark these new urban landmarks as well as the innovative work of Irish architects across all scales, we have adopted the theme – Big, Small, Global. Open House Dublin is a unique opportunity to explore the city in all its dimensions.

Open House Dublin is curated by Dr. Sandra O'Connell and is presented by the Irish Architecture Foundation. To see the programme as it grows, visit www.architecturefoundation.ie/openhouse

Exhibition of new paintings by young American artist, Dana Schutz. Please visit http://www.douglashydegallery.com for full details

Exhibition of photographs and one painting by visionary American outsider artist, Eugene Von Bruenchenhein. Please visit http://www.douglashydegallery.com for full details

The Plough and the Stars by Sean O'Casey

For more information and booking: http://www.abbeytheatre.ie/

This major survey exhibition of Jack B Yeats promises to bring many of his great masterpieces together for the first time in almost 40 years. Guest curated by Brian O'Doherty (aka Patrick Ireland), the internationally acclaimed artist, critic and theorist, the show will explore Yeats' interest in the subject and realities of the outsider persona. Many of the great works from Yeats' late ex- pressionist phase will be included alongside his more local, political works of the 1920s. The show will be accompanied by a new publication with a major new critical text by Brian O'Doherty, as well as new texts by Dr Tricia Cusack and Dr. Thomas McEvilley.
Guest curated by Brian O'Doherty. 

For further info please visit www.themodel.ie

Butler Gallery is honoured to present Tony O'Malley: Constructions, the first exhibition dedicated entirely to the sculptural constructions of the renowned Irish artist, Tony O'Malley (1913 - 2003).  The exhibition is curated bu Butler Gallery's Director, Anna O'Sullivan.  A full colour catalogue accompanies the exhibition.
http://www.butlergallery.com

Stephen Ahern, Winner of the Gallery of Photography's Artist Award for 2010. Made over a period of 5 years, Close to Home is a quiet, rigorous exploration of the ordinary, everyday spaces we inhabit.
info@galleryofphotography.ie

An exhibition that combines painting, sculpture, drawing and animation in a tumbling, energetic series of visual artworks by Vanessa Daws. Cascade does not only reflect Vanessa's intuitive process, where one artwork triggers and shapes the idea for the next, it also refers to the artist's ongoing fascination with water, as inspiration and source of creative energy. Vanessa has exhibited widely in Ireland and in London, and her work is engaging and accessible to all ages. Cascade promises to be no exception.

Adm.: free

Open: 10am-5pm Mon-Fri; 11am-5.30pm Sat
www.thelinenhall.com

The Bend of the Boyne, or Brú na Bóinne is internationally renowned for its elaborate Neolithic passage tombs, containing the largest assemblage of megalithic art in Europe.  Lost and Found explores the Megalithic Art of County Meath by conencting investigative practices of archaeologist and artist.

Prof. George Eogan's prolific factual study of Megalithic art of the county interlinks with the diverse work of four contemporary artists.  Curated by Brian Fay, Niall de Buitléar, Fiona Hallinan, Anna MacLeod and Sabina Mac Mahon query the modern day relation of iconic Megalithic art and sites in County Meath.

Admission Fre. Exhibition continues until Friday 24th September

Paraic Leahy | Lucy Sheridan | Marcel Vidal Monster Truck are pleased to present imposing nature, with Paraic Leahy, Lucy Sheridan and Marcel Vidal, three artists who draw on the natural world in their practices to tease out ideas relating to how humans interact with and frame nature, as viewer, master, co-dependent. Each artist utilizes isolation of their subjects against plain backgrounds of white or solid colour, focusing their field of vision onto specific concerns.
info@monstertruck.ie

An exciting exhibition of bronze sculptures and drawings by Mayo-based sculptor Rory Breslin. Though Breslin's exquisitely executed works are based in figurative realism, the tensions and disfigurements within them create uneasy viewing, often evoking the Classical man/monster myths of antiquity. Breslin's skill resides in his capacity to balance orthodox representation with at times a voracious and rich subconscious. A former lecturer in NCAD, and co-founder of the Head Sculpture Gallery in Dublin, Rory Breslin has had numerous solo drawing and sculpture exhibitions, both nationally and farther afield (Europe, US) and has executed a large body of public commissions.

Adm.: free

Open: 10am-5pm Mon-Fri; 11am-5.30pm Sat
www.thelinenhall.com

An exciting exhibition of bronze sculptures and drawings by Mayo-based sculptor Rory Breslin. Though Breslin's exquisitely executed works are based in figurative realism, the tensions and disfigurements within them create uneasy viewing, often evoking the Classical man/monster myths of antiquity. Breslin's skill resides in his capacity to balance orthodox representation with at times a voracious and rich subconscious. A former lecturer in NCAD, and co-founder of the Head Sculpture Gallery in Dublin, Rory Breslin has had numerous solo drawing and sculpture exhibitions, both nationally and farther afield (Europe, US) and has executed a large body of public commissions.

Adm.: free

Open: 10am-5pm Mon-Fri; 11am-5.30pm Sat
www.thelinenhall.com

Alternative Entertainments presents On & Off the Wall: a joint exhibition by Marie Hanlon & Margaret Tuffy. Kilkenny-born Marie is based in Dublin and represented by the Kerlin Gallery. She will exhibit a series of vibrant, abstract paintings. Mayo-born Margaret is also based in Dublin, with a studio in Temple Bar Gallery & Studios. She is a member of the Graphic Studio, Dublin. She will present a series of paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture and video. 

http://www.altents.ie/

This production by Siamsa Tire celebrates and explores Blasket Island living while also challenging our own notions of identity as contemporary islanders.  Premiered in 2003, Oilean marked the 50th anniversary of the departure of the Blasket Islanders to the mainland.  The Great Blasket Island, located off the coast of West Kerry still remains an almost mystical significance for many, both from Ireland and abroad.

The way of the life of the islanders and their spirit of survival is framed in this production, which captures the essence of this island community, their traditions and customs, their wealth of song and story, their love of life and their strong kinship with one another.

For further information call 066 712 3055 or visit www.siamsatire.com

The Lonesome West is a black comedy about two feuding brothers, Coleman and Valene, who have just buried their father. Their constant provoking of each other often develops into a cartoonish violence which further distresses the already melancholic local priest, young Father Welsh. This is a hysterically funny play from award winning and renowned Irish playwright Martin McDonagh. Running in the Theatre Royal Waterford from September 7th to 11th 2010. Tickets; preview 7th Sept €10. Performances 8th to 11th September €18.50/€12.

Phone our Box Office on 051 853626 or online at www.theatreroyal.ie.

First in Triskel's monthly 'Japan Nights' series is author Angela Cook, a first time author of a book on her six month adventure to embrace the language and culture of Japan.

Angela will discuss her journey with some local Japanophiles and read from her book.

Tickets: €5
Available at Triskel Box Office :: (021) 427 2022
http://www.triskelart.com/books.htm

Cert: 15A 
Starring: Kristin Scott Thomas, Aaron Johnson, Anne-Marie Duff, Thomas Sangster, David Morrissey 
Language: English 
Available: August

The highly anticipated feature debut from artist Sam Taylor-Wood, Nowhere Boy is a sensitive and sprightly look at the formative years of one of Britain's cultural icons.

For more info contact us on 057 8663355 or online booking at www.dunamaise.ie

it's 11.30am and already it's 33 degrees celsius. at the bottom of a drained swimming ppol, four ridiculous men face their inevitable deaths. and play for an unwinnable love.

Druid's previous partnerships with Enda Walsh (Fringe First winners, The Walworth Farce and The New Electric Ballroom) have led to sell out runs in six xountries worldwide wowing critics and audiences alike. Don't miss this dynamic duo third time round.

Tickets €25.00/18.00

Booking:

Box Office Opening Hours:10.00 a.m. - 7.30 p.m.

By Phone: 091 569777
Online:www.tht.ie - anytime

Redmond O'Toole (Brahms guitar) and Raphael Wallfisch (cello) Programme includes music by Manuel De Falla, Joaquin Nin y Castellanos, Martin Y Coll, Franz Schubert and Vivaldi. Tickets from 022-26145 and 025-24858
madeleine@classicallinks.ie

Druid Theatre Company presents

The Silver Tassie by Seán O'Casey

Directed by Garry Hynes

Druid is back with a show you simply won't want to miss. This sweeping play follows the lives of two young footballing heroes from the tenements of Dublin through the battlefields of France, and their return home.
Using all the resources of the theatre including live music and dance, this is an epic staging of one of Seán O'Casey's great plays.
 
Tony Award-winner Garry Hynes directs a cast of 19 – Druid's biggest ever company of actors – and welcomes back Druid favourites including Aaron Monaghan, Eamon Morrissey and Derbhle Crotty.


http://www.glor.ie/

Fun for everyone as this top Tribute Act brings us all Lady Gaga's hits. Spot prizes on the night for best Lady Gaga lookalike!

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Mariem Hassan is the voice of the Sahara, the voice of the dessert. Adored by Saharawis living in exile, Mariem Hassan is an icon that gives hope to those who still live in the territories occupied by Morocco. With her prodigious voice and intelligence, she's been able to bring up to date Saharawi music and make it attractive for 21st century music audiences. In the film we go through Mariem's misfortuned life, we discover her as a courageous and enduring character and we witness her artistic transformation into one of the most charismatic and respected figures of the World Music scene.

http://www.mermaidartscentre.ie/

Mariem Hassan is the voice of the Sahara, the voice of the dessert. Adored by Saharawis living in exile, Mariem Hassan is an icon that gives hope to those who still live in the territories occupied by Morocco. With her prodigious voice and intelligence, she's been able to bring up to date Saharawi music and make it attractive for 21st century music audiences. In the film we go through Mariem's misfortuned life, we discover her as a courageous and enduring character and we witness her artistic transformation into one of the most charismatic and respected figures of the World Music scene.

http://www.mermaidartscentre.ie/

RTE Concert Orchestra performs "East To West" at The TLT Concert Hall Drogheda on Friday Sept. 10th. Featuring Edward HollY.

Tickets €25 / Student €15 available online at www.theTLT.ie or from the TLT Box office on 041 9878560

Programme of music by deFalla, Nin y Castellanos, Coll, Schubert and Vivaldi.

Tickets from 091 799258

Following their recent successful ventures at The Source with 'Thoroughly Modern Musicals' and 'Thoroughly Modern Musicals - The Encore', Vincé Productions are back with something a little different! Like most of us they have been missing the music from the golden years of the 60s and 70s and so they are reviving this era for you. Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick, The Beach Boys and The Beatles are just a few of the acts that they will be bringing to life and they plan to do them justice!

 The cast of Vincé Productions, comprising of talented local performers, will pay tribute to the great female and male performers of this magical period of music history, performing classics such as 'Respect', 'Walk on By', 'Good Vibrations' and 'A Hard Days's Night' to name but a few. 
This two-night run is not to be missed!

 Tickets: €15/€10 concession. Contact the box office on 05040 90204 or visit  www.thesourceartscentre.ie

The Over The Edge September Writers' Gathering presents readings by poets from Ireland, the UK and Australia. Jean O'Brien, James Byrne, Niall McDevitt & Geoff Page will read their work at Café 8 @ The Museum, Spanish Arch, Galway on Friday, September 10th, 8pm. The evening will also see the launch of Behind The Masks, a collection of work by the Advanced Poetry Workshop at Galway Arts Centre, co-edited by Marie Cadden, Denise Garvey, Nicki Griffin & Tom Lavelle.


There is no entrance fee. All welcome. For further information contact 087-6431748.
Over The Edge acknowledges the ongoing generous financial support of the Arts Council and Galway City Council.

http://www.overtheedgeliteraryevents.blogspot.com/

be staged at the Town Hall Theatre each weekend night (Friday / Saturday / Sunday) in September. The night will contain short scenes from his most famous plays interspered with readings of his best known poems.

Opera Theatre Company's 24th year of touring opera continues with this memorable and atmospheric opera which recreates the world of 13 year-old Anne Frank in hiding. Sung in English by soprano Ani Maldjian, the powerful optimism and unbending will to live continue to instill awe. Andrew Synnott conducts Opera Theatre Company's eight-piece chamber orchestra direction by Ingrid Craigie and Annilese Miskimmon. Tickets  €30/25
www.abbeytheatre.ie

 01 87 87 222

Vivid and insightful, this heartrending opera recreates the world of 13 year-old Anne Frank in hiding, living in hope and fear, longing for normality for herself and her family. Opera Theatre Company's 24^th year of touring opera continues with this memorable and atmospheric opera. Russian composer Grigory Frid, was so inspired by Anne Frank's diary that he created the opera in 1969. Sung in English by soprano Ani Maldjian, the powerful optimism and unbending will to live continue to instill awe. Andrew Synnott conducts Opera Theatre Company's 8 piece chamber orchestra, direction is by Ingrid Craigie and Annilese Miskimmon.

http://www.abbeytheatre.ie/

Ramor Productions
Written and directed by Padraic McIntyre

Oh me, oh my, you make me sigh……….

Set in a pub in Cavan on a stormy St. Stephen's night. A knock at the door presents an unexpected guest in the shape of the legendary Joe Dolan, who is stranded in the town when his car breaks down. As the storm bears down, the music and craic flows, and we get a hilarious insight into the happenings of a rural pub on the night a legend drops by.

Fresh from a recent sell-out run, this hilarious new play by Padraic McIntyre features live music and a host of local characters, who will have you rolling in the aisles. A real treat for all who enjoy a great night of theatre and music.

http://www.roscommonartscentre.ie/

With their harmonious mixture of traditional, folk and bluegrass songs and tunes, an evening with Arcanadh is always a special treat.

Proceeds in aid of the Irish Cancer Society

More info

Love happy, money happy, beauty happy, friends happy, sports happy, McDonald's happy… Fuck My Life. What's it really like being a teenager today? And how on earth do you become a happy one? What drives teenagers to profound sadness or extreme violence?

Ireland has one of the highest teen suicide rates in Europe. Why is this? FML casts a spotlight on the lives of 15 young Corkonians in this blend of spoken word and film, true confessions and lies.

Who is the funniest, most beautiful, most dangerous? Who will fall by the wayside? Who won't live to see twenty? Who needs help? For everyone who has ever been a teenager.

http://www.projectartscentre.ie/

From the studio that brought you "Shrek," "Madagascar" and "Kung Fu Panda" comes "How to Train Your Dragon." Set in the mythical world of burly Vikings and wild dragons, and based on the book by Cressida Cowell, the action comedy tells the story of Hiccup, a Viking teenager who doesn't exactly fit in with his tribe's longstanding tradition of heroic dragon slayers. Hiccup's world is turned upside down when he encounters a dragon that challenges he and his fellow Vikings to see the world from an entirely different point of view.

Duration: 98mins

http://www.mermaidartscentre.ie/

From the studio that brought you "Shrek," "Madagascar" and "Kung Fu Panda" comes "How to Train Your Dragon." Set in the mythical world of burly Vikings and wild dragons, and based on the book by Cressida Cowell, the action comedy tells the story of Hiccup, a Viking teenager who doesn't exactly fit in with his tribe's longstanding tradition of heroic dragon slayers. Hiccup's world is turned upside down when he encounters a dragon that challenges he and his fellow Vikings to see the world from an entirely different point of view.

Duration: 98mins

http://www.mermaidartscentre.ie/

Sessions are aimed at Artists/Third Level Art students who wish to develop their life drawing skills or further their own artistic practice. The sessions are untutored and participants should bring their own art materials including easels. 

No photography or video is allowed.

Price €60 per session (includes tea/coffee- lunch not included)
As places are limited advance booking is required. Contact Solstice box office for more information on 046 909 2300

Mis-Hap to play Loading Bay Sat 11 September, 4pm ESB Substation, Caroline Street, Cork A young Cork band employing a classic rock sound infused with power pop sensibilities! Mis-Hap have proudly admitted a large array of influences including David Bowie, Rory Gallagher, Rage Against the Machine, The Who, Suede , AC/DC , Adam and the Ants, Green Day and Nirvana and have shared the stage with such luminaries as The Coronas, Aslan, Boss Valenti, Juno Falls, Republic of Loose and Ham Sandwich LOADING BAY - FREE live performances every Saturday - all welcome. Triskel is delighted to continue this series of free live performances which take place at the 'Loading Bay' ESB Substation, Caroline Street. A vibrant underground music scene is now bubbling all over the country with many dynamic and creative projects. The Loading Bay at Caroline St is the perfect platform to showcase these diverse and exciting Artists. For the full array of up-coming Loading Bay gigs see Triskel's Live Music page at http://www.triskelart.com/livemusic.htm .htm

This production by Siamsa Tire celebrates and explores Blasket Island living while also challenging our own notions of identity as contemporary islanders.  Premiered in 2003, Oilean marked the 50th anniversary of the departure of the Blasket Islanders to the mainland.  The Great Blasket Island, located off the coast of West Kerry still remains an almost mystical significance for many, both from Ireland and abroad.

The way of the life of the islanders and their spirit of survival is framed in this production, which captures the essence of this island community, their traditions and customs, their wealth of song and story, their love of life and their strong kinship with one another.

For further information call 066 712 3055 or visit www.siamsatire.com

Some bands are destined to stay together, the songs a powerful cohesive in the intertwined lives of their performers. Scullion is such a band. Three decades on from their formative gigs together, their signature sound is as strong as ever. The voices of Sonny Condell and Philip King have taken on a seamless harmony, pinioned by the bravura guitar playing of Robbie Overson, who has ably filled the role of founding member Greg Boland. Folk and traditional songs with contemporary splashes of jazz and blues colour, still inhabit their shows with songs including Eyelids Into Snow, Down in The City and John The Baptist.

http://www.mermaidartscentre.ie/

Some bands are destined to stay together, the songs a powerful cohesive in the intertwined lives of their performers. Scullion is such a band. Three decades on from their formative gigs together, their signature sound is as strong as ever. The voices of Sonny Condell and Philip King have taken on a seamless harmony, pinioned by the bravura guitar playing of Robbie Overson, who has ably filled the role of founding member Greg Boland. Folk and traditional songs with contemporary splashes of jazz and blues colour, still inhabit their shows with songs including Eyelids Into Snow, Down in The City and John The Baptist.

http://www.mermaidartscentre.ie/

Music arranger and musican Martin McAllister is much sought after as an accompanist and as a session musician. It coudl be justifiably claimed that he has trained more people to the guitar than any other teacher in Ireland. Now is the time for the singling chicklets he has nurtured to test their wings. They come from Castleblayney, Crossmaglen, Keady and much of the South Armagh, South Monaghan area, are mostly young, and some will be taking the stage for the very first time.  The standard of all the performers is assured but this night will give you a good chance to 'look into the seeds of time and see which grain will grow and which will not'.

Tickets are on sale now at €12/10.  Book online at http://www.iontascastleblayney.ie/ticket-sales or on 042 9753400/1.

Saturday 11^th September

Trad Féile Day Wexford. 2pm- 10pm.

A taste of traditional music, song and dance from some of the finest traditional artists in Wexford and Ireland.  Featuring Free  events and workshops with host of artists including Niall Lacy, Celtic Roots, Wexford Traditional singers and guest and and more hosted in Wexford Arts Centre and other town and  venues see www.wexfordartscentre.ie for more information.  Supported by Arts Council Deis Scheme supporting Traditional Arts