Culture Night is the national collective event, for one night only, of FREE arts and cultural events taking place nationwide. It celebrates all that makes up the richness and diversity of culture in Ireland today, connecting people to cultural activities locally and nationally and opening up pathways to ongoing engagement. Culture Night Kilkenny invites you to take part in special events taking place in Co. Kilkenny on Friday 19th September from 4pm until late.
This year the Kilkenny County Council are working in partnership with the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport under the Kilkenny City Night Time Economy Action Plan, to support a number of Culture Night Late events.
City Events Include:
Butler Gallery- present an evening that celebrates Culture including activities and entertainment for all the family from visual art exhibitions, family workshops, live performances and a garden party with live music.
Hello Operator, performance artist will perform their piece titled Trout at the Butler Gallery. Presenting the final years of Ireland’s greatest photographer like never before.
The Book and Coffee Shop – A presentation by Shem Caulfield on the vernacular wrought iron farm gates surveyed in Castlecomer, Thomastown and Inistioge. The vernacular wrought iron farm gate offers a cultural totem through which this rich and complex story can emerge.
Barnstorm Studio- Discover the magic of puppetry with Carlos Mateus da Silva Souza- actor, puppeteer and 2D character animator at Barnstorm’s free puppet workshops.
Kilkenny Arts Office- present Kilkenny’s First Collective Community Embroidery artwork, a beautiful hand stitched piece created over several months by community members. This will be on display 24/7 in the window of the Old Meubles Building, 76 Johns Street.
The Kilkenny Arts Office is also celebrating 25 years of the Kilkenny Poetry Broadsheet. Snippets from the 25th anniversary Broadsheet will be aired across outdoor screens on the Parade, The Butler Gallery and MacDonagh Junction.
Rothe House- presents Culture Night Late, showcasing and highlighting the year-round commitment from Kilkenny County Council to support artists, creatives and businesses. From creative conversation panel discussions to music performances and a comedy club.
Mayfair Library – Rewilding Riverbank features drop in workshops inspired by an exhibition of paintings by Rachel Burke and Ruairi Carroll. These family friendly engagement workshops use drawing, painting and sculpture to explore the River Nore.
Medieval Mile Museum- The Phoenix Choir will perform a range of music genres including pop, country and cover music from the 1960’s to the present day.
The Cookie Co-op- presents Beats and Boardgames, where local DJ Eddie B will spin some vinyl, setting the tone for good times to be had while playing all of your favorite retro board games and card games.
St. Canices Cathedral will host an evening to include workshops, tours and activities for all the family. Late night entry to the Cathedral and Round Tower, drop in sketching sessions, family art workshop, twilight tower climbs and much more!
Smithwick’s Experience- will present an unforgettable evening as Kilkenny’s own Burnchurch take to the stage at the Barrel Yard. Enjoy a full bar of Smithwick’s ales and soak in the welcoming atmosphere for an unforgettable night.
The Teahouses at Bateman Quay will host a panel discussion with artist Kate Fahey, curator Rachel Botha and Ann Tierney from Kilkenny Archaeological Society expanding on the current exhibitions theme of the Teahouses and their proximity to the River Nore. The exhibition by Kate Fahey will also be open for you to view.
Cult Collective presents an exciting new venture, a site responsive exhibition located in the Market Cross Car Park, where experimental film, performance art and electronic music all merge to create a unique experience.
The Chapter House, St. Mary’s Cathedral- Bi-lingual dance artist Róisín Sheehy will host a contemporary dance workshop as Gaeilge and as Béarla. Let go if your troubles in a fun and supportive environment. No experience needed
St. Luke’s Hospital presents an exhibition of the Knitted Hearts Project, a selection of the knitted hearts in box frames will be on display and a small gathering of staff, artists and knitters will be there to celebrate the achievements of the project. This will be followed by tea, coffee and cake.
County Events Include:
Clogh Writers- present Embracing Our Culture at Moneenroe Community Hall, Castlecomer, this event will use the symbol of a tree to highlight aspects of culture from the very origins will be celebrated through spoken word, visual arts and music.
TADA! Theatre at Thomastown Community Centre- present a rehearsed reading of the Blitz, a new play Gillian Grattan has developed that celebrates the humor, strength and solidarity of a rural ladies Gaelic football team.
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.
For all event times and further details please visit:
https://culturenight.ie/events/?_sft_location=kilkenny
Printed brochures are available from all venues mentioned above and from Kilkenny Arts Office, phone 0567794547 or email deirdre.southey@kilkennycoco.ie for your copy.
