Programme for Monday 8th August

Culture Bite

Verbal Arts Centre - Bloom’s Café
and Marcas Ó Murchú

Monday 8th, 12.30-2.30pm -
Verbal Arts Centre at Double Bastion nr. Bishops Gate

Marcas Ó Murchú is widely recognised as a brilliant flute player. He is well-respected locally as teacher of Irish and Spanish at St Columb's College. He has performed and lectured at the University of Ulster (Magee), University of Limerick and University of Elkins in Virginia, USA. Hot Press acclaimed his CD Ó Bhéal go Béal as a masterpiece, and subsequent recordings gained his rhythmical style international recognition. His latest CD, Turas Ceoil on CIC (www.cic.ie) label features musical friends and pupils, including several All-Ireland champions he has tutored. He has performed regularly on television and radio and presented a number of programmes for RTÉ-RnagG, BBC and TG4's Geantraí. His performances delight and entertain and Monday 8th August 2011 at lunchtime at the Verbal Arts Centre is sure to be a wonderful musical experience.

Also...

Intermission
(Alternative/Indie/Rock) at Café Nervosa, Magazine Street

Rodney Cordner
(Acoustic/Folk/Americana)
at the Artisan, London Street

Kyle Suckling
(Acoustic/Blues/Lyrical)
at Claude's Café, Shipquay St. near the Diamond

Megan & Hannah McWilliams
(Contemporary)
at Austins Store, The Diamond (Top Restaurant)

Johnny Cordner
(Contemporary)
Café Del Mondo, Craft Village Square, between Shipquay & Magazine Streets

Ross Alexander
(Contemporary/Rock)
at Boston Tea Party, Craft Village Square, between Shipquay & Magazine Streets

Ciaran MacGowan
(Traditional/Bossa/Folk)
at Java, Ferryquay Gate, on Ferryquay Gate on Ferryquay Street

Good Afternoon at the Mem

Monday 8th – 2.30pm-4.30pm -
Tea Dance at the Memorial Hall, Minor Hall

Twist and shout of the 1960s has moved on to a more relaxed Tea Dance in the Memorial Hall Minor Hall with music by John Trotter. This is a chance for the 1960s generation to return to the Memorial Hall for an afternoon of dance, chat and a little reminiscence. While over at The MEM, perhaps you'd take some time to attend some of the other events around the Walls and make a wee tour of it. Enjoy.

FREE EVENT

An Ulster Scottish Night

Monday 8th, 8.30pm-11pm -Memorial Hall

A huge first time welcome to the Festival for The Alexander Brothers, with their popular traditional music.Alistair McDonald, Eddie Devine and the Moyra Frazer Duo join with The Alexander Brothers for an outstanding night of Scottish and traditional music. Added to the evening we are delighted to also have Bready's Sollus Total Dance to provide an exhibition of dance to add to the evening's entertainment. A great value night out.

Admission £5

Gerald Wallace Memorial Lecture
The Ulster Covenant & Donegal; presented by Gordon Lucy.

Monday 8th, 7.30pm-9pm -Memorial Hall

The late Gerald Wallace of Manorcunningham was a unique character. A dedicated Loyalist, teacher and family man, a true Laganeer of the finest order. Gerry was also an avid historian and researcher and, with his families valued approval, an annual lecture on a subject of local historical significance can be regarded as a fitting tribute to him. It is also appropriate that this first lecture is part of the Maiden City Festival, considering that Gerry wholeheartedly supported the Festival from its inception.