All The President’s Books – An exhibition by Peter Donnelly
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge
Admission Free
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Folk Medicine – Déin Chécht’s Porridge – an exhibition by Sheena Malone
Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge
Admission Free
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All The President’s Books – An exhibition by Peter Donnelly
All The President’s Books is a picture book exhibition by artist Peter Donnelly based on his bestselling series of children’s books. In 2017 Peter pitched his first idea to the publisher, Nicki Howard at Gill Books. The President’s Glasses went on to become the best-selling picture book of the year and was shortlisted in the
Admission Free
Folk Medicine – Déin Chécht’s Porridge – an exhibition by Sheena Malone
This exhibition examines the contemporary and historical practice of folk medicine in Ireland. Drawing from personal interviews and archival research, traditional plant lore is combined with magico-religious beliefs about ‘the cure’, inherited healing abilities, the concept of the bean feasa and the role of place. Inspired by the curative qualities of the Brat Bhríde, over
Admission Free
Fighting Words for Primary School
Fighting Words for Primary School
Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge is the Kildare Partner of Fighting Words. We present creative writing workshops for primary and secondary schools. Fighting Words workshops are always free of charge to the participants. Upcoming Fighting Words Workshops for Primary School: Monday 25th September, 10:30am Monday 9th October, 10:30am Monday 27th November, 10:30am Monday 11th December, 10:30am
Free
The Eight Mountains
The Eight Mountains
Over one summer in a remote village in the Italian Alps, 12-year-old city boy Pietro meets and befriends Bruno, the only remaining local child. The strong bond that the pair forms becomes a close friendship that will last over the future decades, with Pietro and Bruno returning to the mountains every summer to reconnect, no
€7 – €9
Music & Sensory Play with Catherine Hartnett
Music & Sensory Play with Catherine Hartnett
Music and sensory play class for toddlers aged 1 to 3 years and parents in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Toddlers will be given the opportunity to learn through music, movement and play, and explore different textures and sounds. This class, led by music teacher Catherine Hartnett promotes adult-child interaction as well as interactions between
€10
DanceTones Holiday Show
DanceTones Holiday Show
DanceTones gathers all of their brightest stars for one show only, a night of dance and music - perfect for all the family! Featuring choreographed dances to songs such as Christmas Party by Megan Trainor, Barbie Girl by Aqua, When Winter Comes by Chris De Burg and many more! With live music, including songs like
€15 – €18
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol Being a Ghost Story of Christmas The award-winning Dyad Productions, (A Room of One’s Own, I, Elizabeth, Austen’s Women, Female Gothic) who have toured their sell-out festive show Christmas Gothic since 2015, now bring their magic to Dickens’ classic and perennially relevant ghost story. It’s Christmas Eve, and the miserly misanthrope, Ebenezer
€15 – €18
Highly Strung – All Wrapped Up
Highly Strung – All Wrapped Up
Highly Strung return to Riverbank for their annual Christmas Mid-Winter Musical Soiree. Hallmarking the spirit of the season for their audiences, the mellow blend of seasonal favourites casts a little starlight on the darkest time of the year. With an acoustic blend of voice (Angela O’Toole), flute (Jeanette Behan), violin (Lisa Lazenby) and harp (Mary
€15