Master Crafters on Kerry Craft Trails – Mini Coach Tour to Castlegregory co-ordinated by Original Kerry:
In association with the Kerry Flyer, the Kerry Craft Trails Tour will take in furniture making and stone carving at the Goose Island Workshop in Castlegregory – hands on craft making fun, tea, scones and chat under the fairy lights of the Goose Island Garden.  Master Crafters Gary Marcham (Furniture Maker) and John O’Connor (Master Stone Carver) will guide the proceedings.
Venue: Inchaloughra, Goose Island Workshop, Castlegregory, Co. Kerry
Time:
6.00p.m. Departure outside the Brandon Hotel, Tralee – Coach returns to Brandon Hotel, Tralee by 8.00p.m. No charge; First come first served basis- places limited
Contact: John O’Connor on 087 6165528

Siamsa Tíre, Tralee Town Park:
Now is your opportunity to meet one of three artists making work in county Kerry. Join us at Siamsa for free tea and coffee and an opportunity to talk to artists who will be resident in Siamsa Tíre from 8.00p.m. to 11.00p.m. on Culture Night. There is a unique opportunity to visit the Siamsa Gallery but also see artists making their work and discussing their arts practice in situ.
Time: 8.00p.m.  Tel: 066 71 23055

ARTSPACE@reubens, Reubens Cáfe, 18 Ashe St., Tralee:
The North Kerry Artist Group will launch their first Tralee show.  The artist’s will give a talk on ‘The Artist’s Experience; What Art Means to Us’, followed by a Q & A session.  All Kerry artist’s are invited to come along and participate in the dialogue.  The talk will be followed by live music starting at 8.00p.m. Free chocolate for everyone who attends.
Time 7.00p.m.   Tel: Muiriosa Murphy (Reubens) on 087 6288443

Kerry County Museum, Denny St., Tralee:
Kerry County Museum will be offering a special programme of events for Culture Night, this includes a late night viewing of the special exhibition Kerry Lives,  all other displays and a performance by the Sliabh Mish Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann – an evening of traditional Irish Music, Song and Dance.  After listening to a few tunes why not use the evening to explore some of the treasures on display in the treasures on display in the Museum Gallery?  From the Ballylongford Brooch to Viking grave goods and Roger Casements camera – there is something for everyone to discover.  Follow Pangur Ban’s Family Trail to trace St. Brendan’s route across the North Atlantic, play Viking chess or dress up as Tom Crean.  If you always wanted to be an archaeologist why not have a go at a “Bone Investigator” workshop?  This will take place in the new exhibition about the archaeology of medieval Tralee.  Finally, travel back in time in our Medieval Experience to stroll through the streets of Tralee in the year 1450 – complete with the sounds and (rather nasty!) smells.
Time: 6.00p.m. – 10.00p.m.  Tel: 066 71 27777

Kerry Film Festival, Blennerville Windmill, Tralee
Venue: Audio Visual Room, Blennerville Windmill, Blennerville, Tralee. 
Time: 8.00p.m. Tel: 066 71 29934

Featuring a wonderful collection of the Best of Irish Shorts from the 2010 Kerry Film Festival:

GETTING AIR (8 min)
Ireland 2010 Colour
'Getting Air’ is an urban basketball drama about three teenage friends struggling to connect with each other and the adults in their lives. When they meet two members of the police, relationships with their family and the law take a turn.
Director: Mark Noonan

 

RUNNERS (15 min)
Ireland 2009 Colour
For eighteen-year-old, Derek, running drugs isn't a big deal, it's just a job. But juggling a relationship, family and his 'career' isn't easy. Something’s gotta give!
Director: Ronan & Rob Burke

COLD TURKEY (11 min 6 sec)
Ireland 2009 Colour
'Cold Turkey' follows the misadventures of a frustrated Foley artist, curious children and petrified poultry!
Director: Gavin Keane

THE POOL (11 min 45 sec)
Ireland 2010 ColourThe Pool is a drama about three teenage boys who break into their school swimming pool one night in order to stage a macho breath holding contest. But as the night goes on the loud, brash Charlie begins to tease the overweight, child-like Sam.
Director: Thomas Hefferon

NOREEN (18 min)
Ireland 2010 Colour
Two policemen learn life lessons on a house-call in rural Ireland. Frank is young and heartbroken. Con is middle-aged and weary. They’re both alone. And they’re both idiots!
Director: Domhnall Gleeson

MOORE STREET MASALA (5 min)
Ireland 2009 Colour
Shop Clerk, Baba, falls for the sexy estate agent across the street. When he sells her lunch, she steals his heart. There is only one way their love can make it!
Director: David O' Sullivan

BYE BYE NOW! (15 min)
Ireland 2010 Colour
An amusing and poignant documentary about the Irish phone box and its move from the centre of society to the verge of extinction. Bye Bye Now! is a bitter-sweet tribute to the phone box, a historical document and a barometer of how much we've changed!
Director: Aideen O' Sullivan & Ross Whitaker

CHRISTMAS SWIM (4 min)
Ireland 2010 Colour
While for most Christmas day is about warm fires, steaming turkey, and mulled wine, locals in county Kerry, Ireland dust off the cobwebs of Christmas eves forays by stripping down to their briefs and facing the freezing Atlantic seas for the annual Christmas Swim.
Director: Keith Mannix

CROSSWORD (13 min 13 sec)
Ireland 2010 Colour
Heather is on the verge of turning 40. She’s stuck in a dead-end job and has nothing in common with her younger colleagues. She’s single and alone with very few friends except for the bar maid in the pub she visits after work. Heather doesn’t let it grind her down. Instead she takes comfort and solace in the small pleasures in life, particularly the daily crossword which she attempts each day, religiously.
Director: Vincent Gallagher

DÚN CHAOIN (7 min)
Ireland 2010  Black & White
Non-narrative documentary exploring the work and methods of the renowned Irish artist, Maria Simonds-Gooding, who is based in Dún Chaoin, Co. Kerry. The film features a poem by award winning poet and writer, David McLoghlin, and is narrated by Dominic West.
Directed By: Lanka Haouche Perren

Fanzini Brother’s Comedy Circus Show ‘Deathwish’ in Tralee Town Square Plaza:
Gather round, gather round to witness the jaw-dropping antics of these devilishly handsome Italian Kerrymen.  Are they stupid or brave beyond belief?  It really dosen’t matter as they present 45 minutes of fantastic comedy and pure fun in their spoof danger, comedy circus show, ‘Deathwish’.
Time: 6.30p.m.

‘Recitals’ by Yamaha School of Music and Opus ’96:
Featuring Student of the Year 2010/2011, Jonathan Ryan (Piano) and runners-up, Sarah Barry (Piano) and Pierce O’Brien, (Voice).  Some of the very young talented students will also perform.  Opus ’96 Chamber Choir will give a short recital of popular songs with accompanist Mr. Declan Walsh.
Venue:  Collis Sandes House, Oakview, Tralee   Time: 8.00p.m.

African Drumming Performance:
Venue: Tralee International Resource Centre, 13-15 St. Patricks Bungalows, Boherbee, Tralee.
Time: 7.00p.m.

Tour of the TV & Film Training Unit, FAS, Monavalley, Tralee:
This is a great opportunity to find out more on how Film and TV making really operates on the technical side!  Course Managers and Students will be available to answer questions.
Time: 6.00p.m. to 9.00p.m. Tel: 066 71 26444

Craobh Thrá Lí, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann:
A traditional evening of music, song, dance and storytelling outside (weather permitting) the Gaelchólaiste, Moyderwell, Tralee, starting at 7.30p.m.  All welcome.
Contact:  Dawn Uí Chonchubhair on 066 71 25205

Kerry School of Music, Old Custom House, High St., Tralee:
The doors of Kerry School of Music are flung open to formally launch the school's 30th Anniversary with recitals, rehearsals and open workshops by many of the school's 1,000 Students and 35 Teachers. Kerry Chamber Orchestra and Choir, KSM Strings and Things, KSM Wind Band, KSM String Orchestra and this year's prize-winners including Student of the Year, 15-year-old, Doireann O' Carroll (Pianist) perform in every available space in the building. All performances are open to the public and free of charge. Tea/coffee and light refreshments will be served in the School's coffee shop.
Time: 6.00p.m. to 9.30p.m. Tel: 066 71 25690

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