Twas the Night before Christmas…
BRANAR presents a terrific show this weekend at Lime Tree Theatre for children aged five and more, bilingual in Irish and English – all levels. A nosy little Elf tells us that “the town is preparing for a very special Christmas. Houses are being decorated, cards being written, presents being wrapped and stockings being hung.”
Inspired by the classic poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’, anticipate storytelling, live music and puppetry working to create a festive show with a good heart.
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ takes place in daylight hours so check www.limetreetheatre.ie
Children’s workshops on art
THE Three Muses is a new schools outreach project that brings together the individual identity and offer of The Hunt Museum, Limerick Museum and Limerick City Gallery of Art. The objective is “to capture the imagination and creativity of these young people, which can only be for the betterment of cultural life in Limerick.”
Adam Stoneman is co-ordinating The Three Muses: “Rather than museums and galleries constantly competing against each other for ‘audience share’ and ‘brand recognition’, this signals a more collaborative approach where schoolchildren can encounter collections side by side, fostering a sense of understanding and ownership of our shared cultural heritage.”
There is a small fee per pupil to cover workshop costs. Primary schools can book for activities taking place next year, emailing queries to bookings@huntmuseum.com
A Time of Reflection – in concert
GRANGE’s ‘Christmas – A Time of Reflection’ concert in aid of St. Vincent de Paul and BGM Social Services has become an annual event. This year’s takes place in Grange Church on Sunday 15 at 6pm.
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“This is our eighth year hosting such a fundraiser and it has grown from strength to strength,” reports Mary Dillon. “The generosity of people is overwhelming and performing to a packed church is very uplifting.”
This is an evening of music and song with a collection of readings for all to reflect on the true spirit of Christmas. It is a parish venture with singers from Bruff, Grange and Meanus forming Cór na Nollag adult choir and Little Voices’ children’s choir.
“This promises to be a very enjoyable night for all the family, so please come and support these worthy causes.”
The choirs will be accompanied by Noreen O’Sullivan and conducted by Jade Dillon. Free in, with a collection on the night for both charities.
Desmond School of Performing Arts
THE students of Desmond School of Performing Arts will showcase their talents in a free Christmas concert at Castlemahon Community Hall on Thursday December 12 and Friday 13. Directions? Approaching Newcastle West from the Limerick Road aspect, take a left at the centre of town and drive the few miles to the hamlet. Locals should know that bingo resumes on January Wednesday 10.
Kilmurry Centre’s concert
‘CHRISTMAS for Kilmurry’ – a seasonal concert featuring local community choir ‘Aoide Voices’, with director Owen Gilhooly and guests will take place in Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Milford, Castletroy today, Friday the Thirteenth at 8.15. Tickets : €15/€25 for a family. www.eventbrite.ie/083-4659415. (Proceeds to the Kilmurry Arts & Heritage Centre Development Fund.)
