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| DUBLIN EVENT GUIDE (for Free Events) No. 164
| 06 Aug 2010 Subscribers: 7098
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Hi all!

We are currently in the core holiday period in Ireland and you definitely see it in the number of events. When I came to Ireland many years ago, many companies closed down in the first two weeks of August. Construction companies still do the “builder holidays”, but luckily other companies (I worked at the time in an IT company) realised that the world doesn’t stop for two weeks in the beginning of August. I say “luckily” because enforced holidays take all flexibility and individual preferences away and force you to go on holidays exactly during the time when everybody else goes, which then is obviously the most expensive time to go.
Either intentionally or unintentionally, however, it seems that most event organisers still leave a gap in these two weeks. There are no big event highlights and the number of events is in general a lot smaller than at other times. I feel the difference writing the Event Guide, but let’s face it, most of us will not suffer any serious damage from having two or so quieter weeks. :-) It will all back to normal soon and the quieter time might give you an opportunity to refocus on things (hobbies, projects, interests) that you had neglected for a while. ;-) The world keeps turning and there ARE still events taking place for you to enjoy. :-)

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This Event Guide is sponsored by Esme E, Cliodhna D, Brian L, Padraig S, Kathie S, Orla niF, Jef B, Susanna N, Kate C, Nicola J, Claus Sch, Gordon S, Jeanne M, Fiona O’C, Marta M, Angela C, Isabelle F, Saundra S, Meisoon N, Ruth F, Valerie McN, Estelle O, Aoife M, Mairin M, Fionán O’L, Maeve L, Blaithin O’D, Ciara D, Mike G, Andrej G, Deirdre R, Vanessa O’L, Chris McK, Frank B, Dolores P, Cornelia K, Cathy A, Orla C, Kevin McC, Steph G, Wanda J, Siv M-J, Niamh niS, Gwen H, Jasmin T, Ian O, Eva C, Will P, Gráinne P, Caroline R, Elizabeth F, Suzanne B, Adele G, Jack C, Keeva H, Mairead MacM, Niamh G, Siobhan C, Jackie B, Penny O’D, Kathryn K, Aidan G, Ciara G, Deirdre L, Stephen D, Mary Q, Donald P, Aidan C, Julia Sch, Isak R-B, Sharon O’S, Brajan V, Nancy O’D, Zelie McG, Niamh K, Jennie R, Semin S, Gavin H, David G, Becky B, Emer niB, Niamh N, Esme E, Ciaran H, Louis M, Gerard Ph, Monika E, Mark K, James O’H, Pere SC, Marsha D, Sarah McC, Patrick O’C, Sandra R, Christoph Sch, Deirdre O’B, Ellen C, Eimear O’F, Luna B, Leslie C, Elaine McH, Elva O’G, Deirdre G, Martin O’M, Maeve C, Ciara O’C, Sarah D, Patrick C, John O’R, Brian C, Brian R, Caroline C, Elaina O’N, Eilis C, Sandra R, Geraldine D, Nora W, Rachel M, Renata V, Carine S, Ruairi O’G, Donna D, Clare D, Tuna Y, Lisa S-O’G, Aga G, Anna B, Ian S, Joan W, Brian R, Bear N, Sebastian B, Tina M, Will McA, Siobhan H, Soeren G, Sheila McC, Regina Q, Marc F, Kieran O’C, Alan S, Orla K, Mike G, David N, Atri B, Damian L, Orna McE, Colm K, Grainne+Kieran C, Paul A, Cathy A, Damien McK, Sharon O’S, Malachy B, Eily O’C, Bridin McI, George K, Fergus O’C, Caitriona F, Marie N, Sarah M, Kalle R, Mervyn M, Thomas D, Anna-Lena F, Veronica F, Filippo G, Eimear McG, Marion K, Susan D, Patricia O’N, Darren B, Jekaterina O, Fergus G, Ailbhe H, Rainey D-G, Johan S, Gareth S, Evan P, Therese O’R, Rebecca M, Eva C, Ming-jia Y, Niamh S, Nikodem R, Padraig K, Stephanie W, Sarah Ann H, Ailis F, Fiona M and www.stickyfingerstravel.com (The travel guide for parents travelling with their children.), www.flamencoindalo.com (A group that supports and promotes the art of Flamenco in Ireland.), www.thepaulkanegallery.com (A great Art Gallery, located at 6 Merrion Square, which supports contemporary Irish artists.) and www.a1computers.ie in Dun Laoghaire/Cabinteely (…who repair computers, printers and sort out Internet problems fast and who sell computers, laptops and lo w priced printer cartridges). The main sponsor is www.kravmagaireland.com, the self-defence training centre for everyone, which provides regular 12-week or 2-day self-defence training courses for beginners.

All events listed in this Event Guide are free of any admission charges (or at least appear to be free) unless otherwise stated. I try to find confirmation in all cases and do my best to double-check the information. However errors can happen and therefore no promise for correctness can be given.

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This section is intended to provide some help in picking and choosing from the huge number of events by sharing with you what I will/might or would do. This is not a “best of…” list and if an event is not listed here, it by no means implies that the event is not interesting. Instead my “picks” are just based on my personal preferences. All events mentioned here are described in detail further down.

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Courtesy of the organisers, I will go to the RDS Horse Show this weekend. In addition we have some self-defence training seminar (www.kravmagaireland.com) on Saturday and I plan to meet one or two friends. Oh and then I will definitely be at the Ratzingers Gig in the Mint Bar on Saturday!
On Sunday I plan to go to a car boot sale, maybe to the Ferocious Mingle Market and I have not yet been to the Science Gallery’s Biorhythm exhibition. Enough to do again! :-)
The rest of the week is filled with a variety of other events and there is not too much on the free event side that tempts me. But I know that there will be a lot more again soon! :-)

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LUGHNASA BOTTLED BEER FESTIVAL
Deveney’s of Dundrum is inviting you to the first Irish Bottle Beer Festival, the “Lughnasa Bottled Beer Festival” on 20 August 2010 from 17:00-22:00 in the Pod Complex, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2. This event brings 200 bottled beers from around the World to one venue. The aim of the event is to educate through tasting and informal beer advice from some of the best brewers and beer specialists from all over
Europe. With entertainment by ”Prison Love”, the Irish Bluegrass Band, and Suzanne
Purcell and with food vendors on site, this will be the perfect event for all beer lovers. The currency of the Beer Festival is the ”Beer Punt” and 5x complimentary ”Beer Punts” are included in ticket price. 1x ”Beer Punt” gets you 1x 140ml of beer and additional ”Beer Punts” are available to purchase through the ”Beer Bank” at EUR 1.50 each. Tickets are EUR 20.00 and are available from Deveney’s of Dundrum’s website deveneysbeer.blogspot.com via Event Elephant or through a number of specialist retailers: Redmond’s of Ranelagh, Sweeney’s of Phibsboro, The Vintry of Rathgar, Deveney’s of Rathmines and Jus de Vin, Portmarnock. Check out deveneysbeer.blogspot.com or www.facebook.com/pages/Deveneys-Dundrum-Lughnasa-Beer-Festival-August-2010/125134090837601 or follow twitter.com/RuthDeveney
Ruth Deveney has made TWO pairs of tickets available for readers of the Dublin Event Guide and to have a chance to win these two pairs of tickets, you have to send a mail to dublineventguide@gmail.com with DEVENEY in the subject and with your name and mobile phone number in the body of the mail. It is that simple! Your mail has to be with me by 13:00 on 16 August!

INTERNATIONAL TANGO FESTIVAL
Many have replied already, but you have one more chance: Compadrito Tango are offering a pair of free tickets to the winner of this weeks competition for “Corazoneando”, the main event at the 8th International Tango Festival in Ireland. The Festival will take place from 12-15 of August in Dublin. “Corazoneando” is taking place on Sat 14 August and all details are here: www.tangofever.net/festival.html To win this pair of tickets you have to send a mail to dublineventguide@gmail.com with the Subject TANGO10 and with your name and mobile phone number in the body of the mail. Your mail has to be with me by 12:00 on Mon 09 Aug.

CEILI CULTURE – TICKET COMPETITION
Céilí Culture is an 2-day music festival that will take place on Temple Bar Meeting House Square on 14+15 Aug, during week when the Square is covered. Saturday night (14 Aug) will feature Kíla, Paddy Casey & friends and Sunday (15 Aug) will feature Sharon Shannon, Shane MacGowan, Damien Dempsey, Conor Byrne & friends. Tickets are EUR 15 on Sat and EUR 35 (+booking fees) and are on sale through Ticketgroup.ie, Ticketmaster, Tickets.ie and Tower Records, Claddagh Records and City Discs.
The organisers have made two pairs of tickets available and the winners are Niamh Flannery and Roisin Adams. Congratulations!
www.ceiliculture.com and www.facebook.com/pages/Ceili-CultureCom

FAILTE IRELAND DUBLIN HORSE SHOW – RDS
The Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show 2010 is taking place this weekend from 04-08 August in the RDS in Ballsbridge and you can still get some tickets. Over 100 showing and show jumping events will take place on these 5 days and there will be live music and ultimate kids’ and nature zones. Tickets are available from www.dublinhorseshow.com or via 0818 719 300.
The organisers made one pair of adult tickets and one Family Pass available and the interest was HUGE. I got hundreds of mails and out of a BIG hat the winners Ming-jia Yan and Carolyn McQueston were drawn. Congrats! Enjoy the event!. www.dublinhorseshow.com

All events in this Competition Section are non-free events, but the organisers are making free tickets available for you to win. I usually get lots of competition entries and unfortunately not everybody can win, so even if you are not the winner, please consider going to an event to support the organisers. :-) If you don’t win, and will go to the event, please help showing the organisers that promoting their event in the Dublin Event Guide is beneficial and mention to them that you heard about the event through “Joerg’s Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)”. Thanks!

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ULSTER BANK DUBLIN THEATRE FESTIVAL – SPONSORSHIP
The Dublin Theatre Festival will take place from 30 September and was launched last week. Ulster Bank is the sponsor of the Theatre Festival and I have to say, they are a brilliant sponsor! I know the banks in Ireland don’t deserve too much praise for some aspects of their work, but as sponsors there are two banks that stand out: The AIB is sponsoring the completely free Street Performance Festival every year and the Ulster Bank is sponsoring the Theatre Festival and has promised to make 1000 tickets for a performance in the Gaiety Theatre available for free. (You will soon (not yet!) be able to request the tickets on www.ulsterbank.com/arts ).
This deserves praise that companies like Carlsberg (Comedy Festival) or Bank of Ireland (Rugby and Gold) do not deserve in the same way. You wonder why Guinness is not mentioned in either list? Well the Guinness sponsorship of sports events doesn’t create any free events and the Arthur’s Day gigs that are sponsored by Guinness do make reduced ticket prices available, but I still would prefer one big ticketed but free-for-everybody event, for example in Phoenix Park.
In all fairness, however, I should mention that I am fully aware that it is the purpose of all these companies to make money and not to give money away. Sponsorship is a form of advertisement and it can be used in many different ways. As an expert ;-) on free events, I obviously am more in favour of sponsors that make something available for free. So, I guess, I am unfairly biased. ;-)

YOU & YOUR MONEY CEASES PRINT PUBLICATION
With an extremely euphemistic press release (www.irishpressreleases.ie/2010/07/30/you-your-money-goes-online/) Ashville Media have announced that “Ireland’s only personal finance magazine, You & Your Money is moving entirely online.” This means nothing else than that the attempt of selling a printed magazine failed and now all that is left over is to put the magazine online. The announcement was made on 30 July, but oddly the website hasn’t been told about this and still has a category where you can subscribe to the printed publication. The magazine was mainly known because Eddie Hobbs was the anchor writer and according to the press release that will stay the same. Access to the online magazine at www.youandyourmoney.ie will be free and for formerly printed magazines, this is often the precursor to the death of the publication.

SAND SCULPTURES BACK IN DUBLIN
I got two calls during the week about the sand sculptures in Dublin Castle, so here it goes once again: Duthain Dealbh (Fleeting Sculpture) have carved/built their sand sculptures in Dublin Castle’s Upper courtyard and they will now be on public display until 29 August. This year, the theme is “Vikings” as a complement to the Dublin Viking Festival. You can visit the sculptures while the Dublin Castle courtyard is accessible and the front gates typically close at 18:00, the Ship Street Gates close at 19:30. www.duthain-dealbh.com or www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001217556672

DUBLIN LIBRARIES – EVENT PROGRAMME
The Dublin Libraries do a brilliant job in running events, exhibitions, concert and even language exchanges (practise sessions). Often I include some of their events, but there are tooooo many to list them all, so to make sure that you get a chance to check all events out, you should go to this website at least once a month a the beginning og the month: www.dublincity.ie/RecreationandCulture/libraries/Events/Pages/all_events.aspx

NATIONAL MUSEUM EVENTS
I was determined to include the National Museum Events this week again, but am slightly dismayed by the fact that less and less events seem to be free. If that continues, I might not spend the time anymore to transcribe the National Museum Events but only point you in the direction of their (good) event listing: www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx

OUTDOOR MOVIES – FARMLEIGH HOUSE
Unfortunately I realised it too late some weeks ago that the pre-order period for tickets for this year’s movie screenings at Farmleigh House had already come to an end. So all I can do for you this year is to tell you about the event so that you can watch out for it next year in case I forget again.
For the last few years Farmleigh House is the venue of four movie screenings over two days. Last year it was “drive-in movies” that attracted the crowds, something of a novelty in Dublin, this year it is less unique outdoor screenings of films in the courtyard of Farmleigh House. No tickets are left for this year, but next year I will try to tell you earlier and if you want to check yourself you can always keep an eye on www.farmleigh.ie

FEMALE SOUL BAND LOOKING FOR MEMBERS
Ari, a friend, musician and Event Guide supporter runs an all-female Soul Cover Band. The band is well established and has gigs booked in September and October, but some band members unfortunately have to leave and more members are needed, so the band is looking for an experienced keyboards, guitar, trumpet and sax player. If you are female, like soul and play any of these instruments well, contact Kate on 087-9044893 or Ari on 086-3973528.

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In order to beat an economic downturn not governments can help, but individuals are needed that take the initiative and to create new markets and new opportunities for themselves and for their customers and hopefully employees. The banks don’t help anymore, the government doesn’t want to help, so we have to help ourselves! The Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) will help you if you have recently started a company and if you could do with spreading the word. I hope being mentioned here and being seen by the 6500+ readers of the Event Guide will kick start something big for you. In return I expect you to tell your clients and friends about the Event Guide and once you have made a nice bit of money, a donation would be very appreciated. ;-) (This offer is for start-ups in relatively early stages only. Established companies can contact me regarding very affordable advertisement options in the Dublin Event Guide.) If you want to promote your start-up/young company here for free, let me know: dublineventguide@gmail.com.

More to come!

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Based on your feedback, I have decided to do the following with the Exhibition section in this newsletter from now on: I will provide you with a link to a near-comprehensive listing of exhibitions provided by www.visualartists.ie. For me to list all exhibitions would only be doubling their good work and would be an inefficient use of my resources. The link is visualartists.ie/category/listings/exhib-lein/
On top of that I will every now and then include here a small selection of exhibitions that either are not mentioned in the Visual Artist listing or are note-worthy to be mentioned separately.

KIRSTY O’KEEFFE – THE JOINERY
“Something Else to Do But Hang Around in Suburbia” by Kirsty O’Keeffe is a series of images based on the lives of the people who live in Ireland’s suburban areas.
“It challenges the stereotypes and presumed homogeneity associated with suburban life, exploring notions of dysfunction, discord, and the bizarre, looking at the way our lives are performed, and our acceptance or rejection of the various roles society tends to place upon us. Each photograph presents its subject as a character or an actor in their own lives, bringing the private into the public – ‘airing one’s dirty laundry’ so to speak.” The exhibition will be on show from 04-09 Aug from 12:00-18:00 at The Joinery, Arbour Hill, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7. www.thejoinery.org

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FARMLEIGH HOUSE – SUMMER PROGRAMME
On Fri 06 Aug at 14:00 a Garden Walking Tour with Guest Speaker Helen Rock will take place in Farmleigh House at the north-western end of Phoenix Park.
www.farmleigh.ie/Events/SummerProgramme2010/Title,13451,en.html

DESHONOS – IN-STORE EVENT – TOWER RECORDS
Deshonos will release their debut single on Fri 06 Aug and will be in Tower Records in Wicklow Street at 17:00 to perform and sign the single. entertainment.ie/venue_information/Tower-Records/32057.htm

GIG IN THE GALLERY – SCIENCE GALLERY
Combine your after-work drinks, a plate of delicious tapas and a free “Gig in the Gallery” as part of the current Science Gallery exhibition “Biorhythm: Music and the Body”. This Friday 06 Aug from 18:00 the Blue Heaven Barbershop Chorus will perform in the Science Gallery (www.blueheaven.ie/)
www.sciencegallery.com

REGULAR EVENTS – FRIDAY
* James Sheeran (Acoustic/Rock/Trad) is playing from 18:00 in Peadar Kearney’s in 64 Dame Street, Dublin 2. And The Eastern Harps (Trad) are playing there from 20:00. Admission is free.
* Need to wind down after a tiring week? Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation (not physical yoga, but “yoga meditation”!) classes every Friday at 19:30 at 4/5 Eustace Street, Temple Bar (next to IFI, ring bell no. 3) and every Monday from 19:00 in Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown Centre, Dublin 15. These are drop in classes, newcomers are welcome. For more information check www.coolspirit.info or www.sahajayoga.ie.
* The Covers play Rock Covers from 22:00 in The Mezz, 24/25 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, D2. Later: DJ Carlos Irie. Admission is free.

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POINT VILLAGE MARKET
Every weekend on Sat and Sun the Point Village Market is taking place from 09:00-17:00. It is an outdoor food market with a flea market-like add-on. The market is next to the Point Depot (O2), right beside the last Luas stop “The Point” on the Red Line. In addition to the market, there is outdoor entertainment every week on the Gig Rig stage and you can find out the programme here www.pointvillagemarket.ie/events On Saturday Lisa McLaughlin, DC Tempest and the Last Tycoons will perform and on Sunday Stones to Sand will be on stage.

YOGA IN PHOENIX PARK
Fiona from www.twopalmsyoga.com, who is a Dublin Event Guide Community Member for years, is helping Dublin Simon AND is providing a great service to you. Every Saturday from 01 May and until it gets cold again after the summer, Fiona will run a Yoga Class from 11:00-12:00 in Phoenix Park near the Wellington Memorial (the obelisk type monument near the entrance to the park – if it’s raining meet at 11:30 at the Band Stand beside the Tea Rooms). The class is run as a donation based class and you only give what you can afford or what you feel you can. For details go to www.twopalmsyoga.com/Park_Yoga.html – or contact Fiona on 085 8147402 Classes will be suitable for all levels, from beginners to more advanced students. You don’t need to register, just turn up.

HUMANITY IN WAR – PHOTO EXHIBITION – DUNDRUM
“Humanity in War” an Irish Red Cross Photo Exhibition is on show in Dundrum Town Centre this weekend. On Sat 07 Aug (09:00-19:00) and on Sun 08 Aug (10:00-19:00) this exhibition of the most powerful photographs from the archives of the International Committee of the Red Cross dating back to 1860 can be viewed. The photographs document the impact of people caught in the midst of war and the history of the ICRC’s humanitarian action. The exhibition is open during centre opening hours. It is a engaging and enlightening insight into the work done by the Red Cross around the world. www.redcrossdlr.ie

BIORHYTHM: MUSIC AND THE BODY – SCIENCE GALLERY
Because this week is not the busiest, remember that there are great long-term events. From 02 July until 01 October, the Science Gallery will show the new exhibition “Biorhythm: Music and the Body”. Music is a central part of the human experience, but what is the natural force that drives us to sing, strum, drum and dance? What is the scientific basis of whistling, humming and toe-tapping?
From an acoustic bed to sonic tables and experiments on your emotional response to pop music, Science Gallery’s Summer exhibition “Biorhythm” will allow you to feel how music moves your body through an interactive bazaar of unique sonic experiences, installations, experiments and performances from musicians, engineers and neuroscientists from around the world. Admission is free (with a suggested donation of EUR 5) and opening hours are Tues-Fri 12:00-20:00 and Sat+Sun 12:00-18:00. The Science Gallery is at the back of the Trinity College Campus not far from Pearse Street Dart Station in the building of the Naughton Institute. www.sciencegallery.com/biorhythm

INDIAN BOX OFFICE HIT – FILM SCREENING – CHESTER BEATTY LIBRARY
The Chester Beatty Library in the gardens of Dublin Castle will show the film “Mughal-e-Azam” (The Greatest of the Mughals) on Sat 07 Aug at 12:00. It is an Indian epic film made in 1960 and was one of the biggest box office hits of Indian cinema. www.cbl.ie/Programme—Events/Events-Schedule.aspx

THE CASEMENT TRIAL – HUGH LANE GALLERY – TALK
The Lunch Time Talk “The Casement Trial” by Patrick Casey is taking place in the Hugh Lane Gallery on Parnell Square on Sat 07 Aug at 13:00. Admission is free but places are limited. www.hughlane.ie/whats_on_detail.php?id=479

ELECTRIK SOUL – MURRAY’S PUB
Nacho Villalón tells me about an Electronic Music Party on Sat 07 Aug in Murray’s, 33 Upper O’Connell Street, D1. It starts at 21:00 and admission is free. 3 DJs play different styles of electronic music including Electro-pop, Nu-disco, Minimal Deep House and Techno House. It is a regular event and you can check www.facebook.com/pages/ELECTRIK-SOUL-NIGHTS/140351762658773?ref=ts for more information

THE RATZINGERS – MINT BAR
If you are a longer term reader you know that I love The Ratzingers! They are a brilliant cover band that always creates a great atmosphere and provides super music. The Ratzingers will be again in the Mint Bar in the basement of the Westin Hotel and I will be there. :-) The gig starts at 22:30. www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=145170458830052&ref=mf

WHITNAIL AND I – FILM SCREENING – SUGAR CLUB
Definitely one of the “odder” events in Dublin! A film screening – that is the reason/excuse/justification for a big drinking game – is taking place on Sat 07 Aug in the Sugar Club in Leeson Street. I hadn’t heard about the film, but allegedly it is a “cult masterpiece” and while you watch the film you have to match Richard E. Grant drink for drink. He goes through about 40 during the whole film. He seems to drink 1953 Chateau Margeaux and lighter fluid, so the Sugar Club grants you that you don’t have to knock back exactly WHAT he drinks. And “because we like to promote responsible drinking you don’t have to drink the same AMOUNT that he drinks!” Phew! And I nearly thought it was just a smart trick to get people to buy LOTS of drinks! Well, maybe it is, because the description continues “But you gotta drink something!” Doors open at 23:00 and admission is free before midnight (EUR 5 after that). www.thesugarclub.com/what-is-on.html

REGULAR SATURDAY EVENTS
* Don’t forget that the Temple Bar Markets (Food Market on Meeting House Square, Book Market on Temple Bar Square and the Designer Mart near Cow’s Lane) are taking place every Saturday from 10:00-16:30. The Designer Mart is on winter break and will return from 13 March!
* The SuperNatural Food Market is taking place every Saturday from 09:30-15:30 in St. Andrews Resource Centre in Pearse Street, Dublin 2. www.supernatural.ie
* The Point Village Market is taking place every Sat+Sun from 08:30-17:30 next to the Point Depot (a.k.a. The O2) at the final LUAS stop in the Docklands. There are more than 100 stalls every week and you can find out more here www.pointvillagemarket.ie/
* Dublin Food Co-op is open every Saturday (09:30-16:30) at Newmarket, Dublin 8 for organic wholefoods and sustainable household products, plus over a dozen producer stalls offering organic fruit and veg., baked goods, dairy produce, wines, hot and cold food, etc. Additional Co-op opening Thursdays 12:00-20:00. www.dublinfood.coop
* Meditation through Breathing: Every Saturday from 11:00-12:00 this event will take place in Iveagh Gardens (at the back, near fountains). The event is free of charge, but since it is weather dependent, you are asked to call beforehand to ensure the class is on (087 2045168). Suitable for all. No previous experience required. Wear comfortable warm clothes and bring a yoga mat/light blanket.
* Car Boot Sale in Tallaght – Every Saturday from 09:00-15:00 a car boot sale is taking place at the Victory Centre, Firhouse Road, Tallaght. Ring 086-3394009 / 086-1961815 for more information. www.gumtree.ie/dublin/01/58061901.html
* Blackhorse Flea Market + Car Boot Sale. Every Saturday from 10:00-18:00 the Blackhorse Market is taking place. You can reach it from Tyrconnell Road and from Kylemore Road and it is within 3 min from Black Horse stop on red Luas line. theblackhorsemarket.com
* The Black Sheep play Rock Covers from 22:00 in The Mezz 24/25 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, D2. Later Dj Glenn Brown (Dublin Calling). Admission is free.
* Havana Tapas Bar is inviting to a Salsa Night with afro-latin percussion every Sat night 22:30-02:00. Bachata, salsa, merengue, reggeaton with resident DJ Papi Chulo. Food is available until 00:30 and usually there is plenty of room to get dancing.

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CAR BOOT SALE – HAROLD’S CROSS GREYHOUND STADIUM
On Sunday 08 Aug from 09:00-15:00 the Harold’s Cross Greyhound Stadium Car Boot Sale will take place on the car park of the stadium (151 Harold’s Cross Road, Dublin). Visiting is free. If you want to sell your wares, check www.haroldscrosscarbootsale.com/ for details.

RDS STUDENT ARTS / NATIONAL CRAFTS EXHIBITION
The RDS Student Arts Award Exhibition and the RDS National Crafts Competition Exhibition are taking place in the RDS Concert Hall free of charge from 09-12 Aug. The exhibitions started on 04 August and can be visited by visitors to the Dublin Horse Show, but only from 09 Aug access to the exhibitions is free.
Each year during the Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show original and unique works from Ireland’s leading craft designers and student artists are on display in the RDS. At the exhibition you can view some of the very best examples of work by craft designers and art students as selected through this major nationwide competition. The RDS National Crafts Competition Exhibition feature creative art forms that range from calligraphy and wood turning to contemporary ceramics and glass. The RDS Student Art Awards Exhibition represents the fine arts with works in painting, sculpture, drawing, and printmaking. For many of Ireland’s emerging craft makers the exhibition is a valuable forum for gaining recognition and acts as a launching pad. For students of art courses in Ireland it is a platform for showcasing works that students might not have the opportunity to do so otherwise. During the exhibition both art and craft work is available for purchase. www.rds.ie/cat_project_detail.jsp?itemID=513

CHILDREN’S ART WORKSHOP – PHOENIX PARK
The weekly Children’s Art Cart Workshops at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre is taking place every Sun from 10:30-12:30. Up to 15 children can participate but they must be supervised by an adult. Children 5 years & over. The next workshops are 08 Aug: Pond Life and 15 Aug: Save the Planet – Discover Eco Art. www.phoenixpark.ie/newsevents/title,12181,en.html

EUROPEAN TRANSPLANT & DIALYSIS GAMES
From Sun 08 Aug until Sun 15 August the 6th European Transplant & Dialysis Games will take place in Dublin City University from 09:00-17:00. The Irish Kidney Association is hosting the Games for the first time and they will welcome over 400 participants representing 24 countries. It is a celebration of NEW life through sport as all of the competitors will either be transplant recipients (kidney, liver, heart, lungs, pancreas, bone marrow) or be on dialysis. Admission is free and you are invited to attend to witness the success of organ donation and transplantation. www.2010Newlife.com

FEROCIOUS MINGLE MARKET – FOOD CO-OP
The second Ferocious Mingle Market will take place on Sun 08 Aug in the Dublin Food Co-op on Newmarket Square in Dublin 8. The market is an “Old Charm Irish market packed with banter & craic”. It will take place from 11:00-17:00 and will have 40 stalls. Traders, but as well visitors are invited to wear Fancy Dress. www.thejosiebaggleycompany.com/pages/FerociousMingleMarket-info.htm and www.facebook.com/pages/The-Ferocious-Mingle-Market/119919821374353

NORTHSIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Now in its 4th year, the Northside Music Festival is a range of free summer time musical events presented at various venues across the northside of the city. The first performance of the Festival takes place on Mon 02 Aug and the Festival finishes on Fri 20 Aug. The full programme can be downloaded here www.dublin.ie/uploadedFiles/Neighbourhoods/northside%20music%20festivall.pdf This week’s events are:
+ Sun 08 Aug: Txütxükan & Discovery Gospel Choir at 14:00 in Griffith park, Drumcondra, Dublin 9
+ Thurs 12 Aug: The Henry Girls at 20:00 in the Sean O’Casey Community Centre on St. Mary’s Road, East Wall, Dublin 3.
www.dublin.ie/neighbourhood/northside-music-festival.htm

FARMLEIGH HOUSE – SUMMER FESTIVAL
On Sunday 08 Aug from 14:00-16:00 the Lucan Concert Band will perform “Music in the Gardens” of Farmleigh House at the north-western end of Phoenix Park. www.farmleigh.ie/Events/SummerProgramme2010/Title,13451,en.html

DUN LAOGHAIRE BAND STAND LIVE
The Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company will be showcasing some new local and Irish talent at a short series of free Sunday afternoon (15:00-17:00) concerts on the Bandstand on the East Pier in Dun Laoghaire.
The performers are:
+ 08 Aug: Colm Lynch, Miracle Bell, Hot Chicken.
+ 15 Aug: Bipolar Empire, Riptide Movement and Preachers Son.
www.facebook.com/BANDSTANDLIVEDUNLAOGHAIREHARBOUR

NATIONAL GALLERY – SUNDAY WORKSHOP
On Sunday 08 Aug at 15:00 the workshop “Picture This! The Annunciation by Jacques Yverni” with Niamh Denham (Room 30) will take place in the National Gallery in Clare Street & Merrion Square. www.nationalgallery.ie/html/programevents2.html#3

COMEDY CRUNCH – SHEBEEN CHIC
Free comedy + free ice-cream! The Comedy Crunch is a brilliant free Stand Up comedy which is downstairs in Shebeen Chic, Sth Great Georges Street every week. It starts at 21:00 and the line-up is changing but always impressive. The next Comedy Crunch is on Sun 08 Aug. www.facebook.com/pages/The-Comedy-Crunch/83791357330

REGULAR SUNDAY EVENTS
* The Temple Bar Book Market is taking place every Sat+Sun on Temple Bar Square from 11:00-18:00.
* Blackhorse Flea Market + Car Boot Sale. Every Sunday from 10:00-18:00 the Blackhorse Market is taking place. You can reach it from Tyrconnell Road and from Kylemore Road and it is within 3 min from Black Horse stop on red Luas line. theblackhorsemarket.com
* The Odeon Bar & Grill (Old Harcourt Street Station, Dublin 2) are inviting all families on Sat+Sun from 12:00-18:00 to a “Matinee Brunch Club”. Good Food, Kids movies (14:00) and kids under 3 eat for free. www.odeon.ie/matinee.html
* Sunday Roast is a weekly event in the Mercantile in 28 Dame Street from 21:00-01:00. Provided are free live music, games & roast potatoes. www.facebook.com/pages/Dublin-Ireland/Sunday-Roast/57594006610
* “Loose Change” play in Gibneys Pub, New St., Malahide every Sunday from 18:00-20:00.
* From 21:00 in The Bleeding Horse on Camden Street “The Apollo Sessions” is a free show featuring multiple styles of original music from local and international musicians and songwriters www.myspace.com/thebleedinghorsesessions
* Every Sunday “The Latin Beat” will take place in the Odeon in Harcourt Street from 20:00-02:00. A band will play from 21:00-22:30, a Latin Beat Club, Brazilian DJs and Salsa Classes will be additional features. Admission is free. www.odeon.ie/
* The Burning Effigies are playing afrobeat, jazz, funk and soul every Sunday from 23:00 in Turk’s Head in Parliament Street. www.turkshead.ie
* Please note, that this event is not taking place until 19 Sept: Gardiner Street Gospel Mass in St. Francis Xavier Church at the top of Gardiner Street near the junction with Dorset Street every Sunday at 19:30. Everybody is welcome independent from your level of religiousness. www.gardinerstreetgospelchoir.com

WEEKEND EVENTS
If you are just looking for Sunday events, please check the event list for Saturday as well. A good few events are taking place on Saturday AND Sunday, but it wouldn’t make sense to list them twice.

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CINE-CAFE – MOTHER REILLY’S – RATHMINES
Howard Linnane’s Irish movie screening night Cine-Café (an evening of short films) and Pint & Picture (full feature film screening) is still running and the website or facebook page for this event is still in the making. The event usually takes place on Mondays at 20:00 in Mother Reilly’s in Rathmines, Dublin 6 (Uppercross House Hotel, 30 Upr Rathmines Road (opposite Tesco)), but to make sure that it is still continuing when you are interested to attend, check with Howard 085-1351822.

REGULAR MONDAY EVENTS
* Suspended until September, but resuming after that: Every Mon from 20:00-22:00 in Bewley’s Cafe Theatre, 78 Grafton Street, the music collective the ‘Lazy Band’ is playing roots, trad and folk songs from Ireland, England, America and anything else they like. Admission is free and the bar serves during the show. Laid-back atmosphere, unplugged and informal. www.myspace.com/thelazyband
* ‘Hugh Cooney Don’t Like Monday’, a cabaret and live visual performance by Hugh Cooney, will take place every Monday night from 20:30 at The Pygmalion, South William Street, Dublin 2 (formerly Ba Mizu in Powerscourt Shopping Centre). Admission free. www.facebook.com/pygmaliondublin
* From 21:00 in the International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street: The Glór Sessions feature acoustic singer-songwriters, comedy, spoken word and poetry hosted by Stephen James Smith. Entry is free. www.stephenjamessmith.com/Glor.html www.facebook.com/TheGlorSessions
* From 21:30 a traditional Irish music session is taking place in Kennedy’s Pub in Drumcondra. Admission is free.
* From 22:00, the front bar of Whelan’s is the venue for the Open Mic event “Acoustic Nightmares Night”, organised by the band The Mighty Stef and some members from The Last Tycoons. This is a free event. www.facebook.com/pages/THE-MIGHTY-STEF/17575454643
* Upbeat Generation is playing Soul/Funk/Rock Covers in The Mezz, 24/25 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, D2 from 22:00. Later: DJ Rasheed. Admission is free.

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NATIONAL GALLERY LECTURE
On Tues 10 Aug a National Gallery lecture will take place at 13:00. The topic is “Portrait of Robert Devereaux, 2nd Earl of Essex by William Seger (Room 51)” with Myles Campbell. www.nationalgallery.ie/html/programevents2.html#3

REGULAR TUESDAY EVENTS
* Open Mic Night with The Last Tycoons in O’Donoghue’s on Suffolk Street every Tues from 20:00. It’s free and anyone can get up, sing a song or do whatever they like. www.facebook.com/pages/ODonoghues-Open-Mic/71834618844
* In the Bankers Inn on Trinity Street (off Dame Street) at 21:30: An acoustic singer-songwriter session hosted by Dave Murphy. A contribution is requested but not required. This is a listening club so is very quiet and features a lot of experienced songwriters trying out new material. www.myspace.com/davemurphyandfriends
* From 21:30, O’Briens on Dame Street (next to the Mercantile Pub) is the venue for a further Open Mic event of acoustic rock’n’roll organised by the band The Mighty Stef. Admission is free. www.facebook.com/pages/THE-MIGHTY-STEF/17575454643
* White Chocolate is playing Rock Covers from 22:00 in The Mezz, 24/25 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, D2

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DUBLIN LATIN AMERICAN FESTIVAL
As a celebration of the 200th Anniversary of Latin American Independence, the Latin American Festival is taking place from Wed-Sun 11-15 Aug. Music, Art Exhibition, Tango Performance, Capoeira Workshop and a Latin American Market are some of the free events. In addition there will be non-free film screenings, Tango classes & Performances and a Latin America Party. Check www.lancifestival.com for details.

CINEMA IN THE OPEN – DUNDRUM
Dundrum Town Centre invites to Cinema in the Open. The Pembroke Square at Dundrum Town Centre will, every Wednesday from 14 July – 18 Aug, host free cinema nights under the Summer sky. With a children’s movie at 17:00 followed by a popular movies at 19:00 both children and adults will be entertained. A selection of the 35 restaurants at Dundrum Town Centre will be promoting their own Movie Menu which, after being ordered and paid for can be taken out onto Pembroke Square to eat whilst enjoying the movies. The Schedule of films is
11 Aug: 17:00: Charlottes Web, 19:00: Stardust
18 Aug: 17:00: Madagascar, 19:00: Top Gun
Seating is provided. www.dundrum.ie/cinemaintheopen/

RHYTHM ‘N’ BOOZE – SIN E
Mark tells me about a free night in town every Wednesday with live music from 21:00 and a DJ afterwards. It takes place in Sin È on Ormond Quay and you can find all the details here www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001171626567 The original poster is outdated and there is no pre-announced list of performers, so you will have to check the facebook page to find out what is happening when.

BIG BANG DUBLIN – THE MEZZ
A new event will be launched in The Mezz, Eustace St., Temple Bar, Dublin 2. It is called “Bang Bang Dublin” and this Wed 11 Aug will be the first night. Admission will be free for he opening night, after that it will be EUR 5 for subsequent Wednesdays. The music is tech house and tribal with DJ Rafa Mafra and Karl McEvoy. You find further information on www.stereovibe.net

REGULAR WEDNESDAY EVENTS
* The “Havana International Language Exchange” is taking place every Wed from 17:30-19:30 in Havana Tapas Bar in George’s Street. The majority of people there are Spanish or English-speaking, but French, Italians, Polish and Chinese are sometimes coming to and everybody is welcome to meet for a chat to improve your Spanish or English.
* “The Zodiac Sessions” is a regular open mic event from 20:30 in Bruxelles (between Grafton Street and Westbury Hotel) for unsigned musicians. Admission is free and there is a different line-up every week. www.thezodiacsessions.com/
* “The Song Room” is another open mic event. It takes place in The Globe in George’s Street at 20:30 every Wednesdays. www.myspace.com/thesongroom
* Songs of Praise, a Rock Karaoke is taking place every Wednesday from 21:00 in The Village in Wexford Street, Dublin 2. www.getpraise.com
* Traditional Irish Music Session in Hedigan’s (The Brian Boru) in Phibsborough from 21:30 every Wednesday. If you play an instrument you are especially welcome (all levels are welcome).
* Seven Deadly Skins are playing Reggae/Ska Covers from 22:00 with DJ Dotsie later. The Mezz, 24/25 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, D2. Admission is free.

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NATIONAL GALLERY LECTURE
On Thurs 12 Aug a National Gallery lecture will take place at 13:00. The topic is “Saints Philip and James the Less by Veronese (Room 28)” with Bláithín Hurley. www.nationalgallery.ie/html/programevents2.html#3

OPERA IN THE OPEN 2010
A yearly event in August, Opera In The Open returns to the Amphitheatre at the Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, just behind Christ Church. The opera performances take place on Thursdays at 13:00 with the following schedule:
* Thursday 12/08 – Ariodante – Handel
* Thursday 19/08 – Cavalleria Rusitcana-Mascagni/Pagliacci – Leoncavallo
* Thursday 26/08 – Don Giovanni – Mozart
www.dublincity.ie/RecreationandCuture/ArtsOffice

CHESTER BEATTY LIBRARY – TALK & FILM SCREENING
On Thurs 12 Aug at 13:10 the event “Curious Companions – Ireland to India by Bicycle”, a talk, short film and artwork by Kerryman Jake Bullough about his epic cycling adventure will take place in the Chester Beatty Library in the gardens of Dublin Castle. www.cbl.ie/Programme—Events/Events-Schedule.aspx

IN-STORE EVENT – TOWER RECORDS
On Thurs 12 Aug “Storyfold” will perform in Tower Records in Wicklow Street at 18:00. entertainment.ie/venue_information/Tower-Records/32057.htm

SEVEN TOWERS POETRY READING – CHAPTERS BOOKSHOP
A Seven Towers Poetry Reading “Chapters & Verse” will take place on Thus 12 Aug at 18:00 in Chapters Bookshop, Parnell Street, Dublin 1. The theme is ‘Moonlight’ and Admission is free. www.seventowers.ie

THE BEAUTY SPOT – DAKOTA BAR
“The Beauty Spot at Dakota” is a weekly event that was launched on 13 May. It runs on Thursdays from 19:00-01:00 in the Dakota Bar, 8/9 South William Street, Dublin 2. It is a new night of Fashion, Beauty, Shopping and Drinks in association with Style Nation. “Featuring at the Beauty Spot will be regular beauty tips and advice given by Top Make Up Artists, Hair Stylists, alongside a ‘Pop Up Shop’ hosting vintage & contemporary fashion and accessories. The weekly Beauty Bar will have a different theme and treatments every week. Check out www.stylenation.ie for more info on The Beauty Spot and keep an eye on the twitter pages at www.twitter.com/stylenationshow and www.twitter.com/beautyspotlive
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=114929628540407

NORTHSIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Northside Music Festival will continue until Fri 20 Aug.. The full programme can be downloaded here www.dublin.ie/uploadedFiles/Neighbourhoods/northside%20music%20festivall.pdf Today’s event is “The Henry Girls” at 20:00 in the Sean O’Casey Community Centre on St. Mary’s Road, East Wall, Dublin 3.
www.dublin.ie/neighbourhood/northside-music-festival.htm

ODEON MOVIE CLUB
Every Thursday the Odeon Pub in Harcourt Street is running a Classic Movies Club from 20:00. Admission is free. The theme this month is “Foreign Season” and the films are 12 Aug: Goodbye Lenin, 19 Aug: City of God, 26 Aug: Delicatessen. For Seat/Table reservations call 478 2088 or mail hello@odeon.ie – www.odeon.ie/gallery.html

REGULAR THURSDAY EVENTS
* Quiz Night in The Lotts Cafe Bar, 9 Lower Liffey St, Dublin 1. Every Thurs a quiz night with great prizes is taking place at 20:00/20:30 depending on football. Participation is free.
* “Thirsty Thursday” Open Mic Night from 21:00 in the Bridge Inn in Chapelizod Village. www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bridge-Inn-Chapelizod/350005960758
* The Bionic Rats play live Reggae and Ska every Thursday in Turk’s Head from 22:00. Admission is free. www.turkshead.ie
* The Poor Boys play Rock Covers from 22:00 in The Mezz, 24/25 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, D2. Later: DJ Tim. Admission is free.

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IN-STORE EVENT – TOWER RECORDS
John Shelly & The Creatures will be in Tower Records in Wicklow Street to perform on Fri 13 Aug at 13:00. entertainment.ie/venue_information/Tower-Records/32057.htm

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This section contains lots of events this week that happen in the future some of them require free tickets and it is mentioned where this is the case. Put the events in your diary and for the ticketed events hurry to request your tickets:

THE ELVIS STORY
Many of you know that I sing in the backing choir of Kevin Doyle’s Elvis Tribute Show “The Elvis Story”. On Sun 15 Aug we will be back in the Olympia for a performance for one night only. It will be a super show and if you have never seen it, you should definitely come. (The people that have seen it do come back again and again anyway! ;-) ) Unfortunately shows in the Olympia are never free, so you have to buy tickets at www.ticketmaster.ie/Kevin-Doyle-Sings-the-Elvis-Story-tickets/artist/1039124 The tickets are EUR 25.50 or EUR 28 and I guarantee that you will enjoy the show!

CEILI CULTURE WORKSHOPS
On 14 Aug the two-day music festival Céilí Culture on Meeting House Square will run a number of free music workshops during the day. Because you have to pre-register and because spaces are limited you need to decide now already if you want to take part in one of the workshops. Céilí Culture are offering you the chance to attend a free music workshops taught by Kíla and Conor Byrne to learn a new instrument or improve your ability and have some fun. The workshops are:
+ 11:00 Flute/whistle
+ 12:30 Bodhran
+ 14:00 Uilleann Pipe
To book send a mail to ceiliculture@gmail.com indicating the workshop you would like to attend.
Céilí Culture is a two day music festival on 14+15 August on Meeting House Square in Temple Bar featuring performances from Sharon Shannon, Shane MacGowan, Damien Dempsey, Kíla, Paddy Casey & friends. www.ceiliculture.com and www.facebook.com/pages/Ceili-CultureCom

IRISH MUSIC CONCERT – MUSIC NETWORK
The Music Network (www.musicnetwork.ie) is inviting to a free coffee concert with traditional Irish musicians Paudie O’Connor (box) and Aoife Ní Chaoimh (fiddle), on Tues 31 August from 11:00-11:30 at The Coach House in the gardens of Dublin Castle. Teas, coffees and light refreshments will be served. This is a free, but ticketed concert. Tickets can be booked on Tel: 01 671 9429. More details
www.musicnetwork.ie/events/details/paudie_oconnor_box_and_aoife_ni_chaoimh_fiddle/

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Please note: This section contains observations taken from the world I live in that strike me as odd. I express my personal opinion and you might not share it. If you are easily offended by opinions that are not identical with your own, please don’t read this section. ;-)

ELECTRIC FILLING STATIONS
In 2020 a total of 10% of all cars in Ireland, that’s 250,000 cars, are expected to be electric cars. To facilitate this, the ESB plans to build 1500 charge points throughout Ireland before the end of 2011. Currently there are approx. 5 charge points in Dublin and you might have seen them. They are hip-high aluminium poles at the side of the street, which have a bright blue light at the top that is well visible in the night. Two of the 5 points are in Fitzwilliam Street (at ESB offices) and in Adelaide Road (at Department of Natural Resources offices) and if you want to charge your car there you will have to park it on a Pay&Display parking bay that costs you EUR 2.90 per hour. Allegedly it takes 6 to 8 hours to charge the car and while the electricity is currently still free (until January 2011) the parking charges makes it hugely expensive to operate an electric car. According to Dublin City laws have to be changed to accommodate electric cars.
www.tribune.ie/news/home-news/article/2010/aug/01/drivers-charging-electric-cars-face-parking-fees/ But let’s assume that law is changed and parking is free at a charging point: If it really takes 6-8 hours to charge a car we will need a HUGE amount of charging points if 10% of the cars will be electric in 10 years time. The planned 500 charge points for Dublin seems quite low. Imagine a (petrol+diesel) filling station and the amount of cars that roll through it in only 1 hour, all ready to drive 400-600km. An electric car can only drive 160km with a charge and the charging takes 6-8 hours? I think a LOT needs to be done until the 10% for 2020 can become reality!

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Meet me on Saturday in the Mint Bar if you are around and otherwise have a nice weekend to relax and recover from the short working week.

Take care,

–Joerg

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