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Well, hosted by Garter Lane Arts Centre, Waterford Healing Arts Trust and Waterford City & County Libraries, celebrates the benefits of participation in the arts for everybody and is generously sponsored by Genzyme Ireland and supported by Waterford City & County Council and The Arts Council For more visit: www.wellwaterford.com www.facebook.com/wellfestivalartswellbeing #Well15 Garter Lane Theatre: t 051 855038 www.garterlane.ie Waterford Healing Arts Trust: t 051 842664 [email protected] Waterford Libraries: t 051 849975 www.waterfordcity.ie/library SILVER BY BACKWATER ARTISTS [VISUAL ART] Garter Lane Gallery / Runs until 31 October / FREE This 25th Anniversary Exhibition is work in many different disciplines, and is a response to the work happening at present in the Backwater Artists Studios, including Sculpture, Painting, Photography, New Media, Installation, Performance, Print, Ceramics and Stained Glass. Founded in 1990, and located in Cork City, Backwater Artists Group is the largest purpose built artists studios in the region, currently catering for 39 artists. MELANCHOLIA by JILL CHRISTINE MILLER [VISUAL ART] Garter Lane Gallery FOH space Runs until 31 October / FREE Jill’s work examines an autobiographical understanding of depression and the emotional reactions inherent to these states of consciousness. Jill has recently completed residencies in Ireland, Iceland and Norway and held her first solo exhibition in Dublin. Her work further develops the sense of paint as flesh and incorporates human emotion into physical visual representation. GEMS - HIGHLIGHTS OF WHAT ART COLLECTION [VISUAL ART] University Hospital Waterford Runs until 4 November / FREE This exhibition showcases some of the favourites of the WHAT art collection which comprises over 560 original artworks and inhabits every nook and cranny of University Hospital Waterford. The works were selected by hospital staff, patients and visitors. Tour of the exhibition: Monday 5 October at 1.30pm starting in UHW foyer / FREE. BUILDING MEMORIES - REFLECTING ON ST. OTTERAN’S HOSPITAL [VISUAL ART] University Hospital Waterford Runs until 23 October / FREE An exhibition of original artworks by 15 mental health service users based on personal experiences and memories of St. Otteran’s Psychiatric Hospital, Waterford. The works were developed with artist Jill Bouchier through Iontas, WHAT’s arts and mental health programme. Tour of the exhibition: Monday 5 October at 1.30pm starting in UHW foyer / FREE. Launch of the exhibition: Monday 5 October at 2pm in WHAT Centre, UHW / FREE. FRAGMENTATION AND FLUCTUATIONS OF THE MIND [VISUAL ART] Index Gallery, Central Library Runs Mon 5 to Sat 17 October / FREE In this exhibition of paintings, the artist, Melia Maddock has created compositions with abstract forms that convey a mood. The forms are purposely represented as being fragmented and are a metaphor of our fragmented lives or state of mind. These compositions all allude metaphorically to our attempt to make sense of our joys, fears, and sadness; to find equilibrium or wellness in our life and in ourselves. Launch: Saturday 10th October, 12 noon. Thursday 8 to Saturday 10 October, 8pm BILBERRY GOATS [THEATRE/COMEDY] Garter Lane Theatre / Tickets: €19 / Conc €16 Featuring Waterford’s number one comedy team supported by a ‘variety’ of friends for a good night of authentic comedy and sensational musical performances. Monty Python was live at Drury Lane, Bilberry Goats are Live at Garter Lane. And as we all know there will be great ‘puck’ in that. Monday 5 October, 1pm-1.30pm HAPPY TOGETHER! [MUSIC] UHW Foyer / FREE The Royals have joined forces with The Passage East Community Choir to bring you a set of finely-tuned happy songs that promise to instantly put you in a toe-tapping mood. The Royals are a music group of mental health service users who work with musicians Jane O’Brien Moran and Leah Clarke through Iontas, WHAT’s arts and mental health programme. Join us for a post event celebration and launch of the Building Memories exhibition, with poet Mark Roper, at 2pm in the WHAT Centre / FREE. Tuesday 6 October, 11am BOOK ART [WORKSHOP] Dungarvan Library / FREE Create beautiful objects from recycled print and experience the therapeutic benefits to be derived from crafting exquisite pieces for decoration and display. All materials supplied. This workshop is free but places are limited so booking is essential. To reserve a place please call 058-41231. Tuesday 6 October, 2pm-4pm THE JOY OF GIVING [VISUAL ART] UHW Foyer / FREE You are visiting a loved one in UHW, you’ve arrived empty-handed. Do not fear. Super-artist Marie-Jeanne Jacob will help you make your own matchbox gift filled with imaginative surprises that are quick, easy and utterly unique. All materials supplied. Children and grown ups welcome. Wednesday 7 October, 11am THE CRAFT OF ORIGAMI [WORKSHOP] Tramore Library / CLOSED EVENT Primary school students will join Sonomi Leslie who demonstrates how to make a crane using the basic art craft of origami. The crane is a symbol of long life as Japanese folklore believes the crane to live for 1,000 years. The crane is also a symbol of happiness, good luck and peace. Wednesday 7 October, 1.15pm-1.45pm MIDDAY TANGO [DANCE] UHW Foyer / FREE Masculine and feminine, simple and complex, extravagant, sensual and intimate yet entirely improvised. The depths of the Argentine Tango make this a dance like no other! Join us for MidDay Tango by members of Tango in Waterford. (Warning: tango contains addictive ingredients!) Wednesday 7 October, 2.30pm-4pm BRIEF ENCOUNTER FILM UHW / CLOSED EVENT Celia Johnson & Trevor Howard star in this 1945 classic. 83 minutes of delightful nostalgia. For those who remember when trains were powered by steam. Wednesday 7 October, 2.30pm-5.30pm BODY IN SPACE WORKSHOP [ARCHITECTURE] Dept of Architecture, WIT / CLOSED EVENT In this unique workshop GP trainees and 5th year Architecture students will join heads in exploring the impact of the spatial properties of GP surgeries on the wellbeing and health of patients through a range of real-life case studies. Wednesday 7 October, 6pm THREE SISTERS 2020 [TALK] Central Library / FREE Have your say and engage with the Bid Team on the Three Sisters European Capital of Culture 2020 Bid for Waterford, Kilkenny and Wexford. Discuss and hear from Bid Team Leader, Katherine Collins and Spraoi Director, T.V. Honan what preparing (and potentially winning) this bid means to the South East, to its festivals and the citizens of the region. Thursday 8 October, 12noon-3pm THE DOG SHOW [VISUAL ART] UHW Foyer / FREE In need of some dog therapy? Without the stray hairs? UHW foyer will be taken over by the best- behaved dogs in Waterford made for the Well festival by serious dog lovers under the direction of artist Tom Campbell. These dogs will be available to visit patients in their wards. Dial a dog at 051-842664. Thursday 8 October, 6.30pm MINDFUL WRITING [WORKSHOP] Dungarvan Library / FREE Learn the exercises and techniques to assist creative thinking and support wellbeing through mindful writing meditations and practices. This workshop is free but places are limited so booking is essential. For more information and to reserve a place call 058-41231. Friday 9 October, 11am BOOK ART [WORKSHOP] Dungarvan Library / FREE Create beautiful objects from recycled print and experience the therapeutic benefits to be derived from crafting exquisite pieces for decoration and display. All materials supplied. This workshop is free but places are limited so booking is essential. To reserve a place call 058-41231. Friday 9 October EAT YOUR WAY TO HAPPINESS [TALK] Tramore Library, 11am / FREE Ardkeen Library, 3pm / FREE Find out how simple dietary changes can help balance mood, energy behaviour and your mind. Barbara Boland, experienced naturopathic nutritionist will help you to eat your way to happiness and make you feel more positive and motivated. For more information call 051-381479 (Tramore) or 051-849755 (Ardkeen). Friday 9 October, 1.15pm-1.45pm DOCTOR, DOCTOR… [COMEDY] UHW Foyer / FREE Looking for that FFF (Funny Friday Feeling)? Pop into the UHW foyer for a prescription of comic medicine with comedy by Comedy Cartel. Waterford’s own Dermott Sullivan, Konor Halpin, Tony Black, Andy O’Regan and Mick Dickie Conway will be dispensing hilarious characters through stand up, sketches and song. Friday 9 October, 6.30pm-7.45pm WE HAVEN’T HAD AN EARTHQUAKE LATELY... [LITERATURE] The Book Centre, Waterford / FREE A public reading of feel-good poetry and prose selected and read by Waterford people. If you have a favourite poem / piece of prose that comforts or provokes, please email it with your contact details to WHAT@ hse.ie by 30 September with ‘earthquake’ in the subject line. Tell us who the author is, why you chose it and stand by for a call! Friday 9 October, 7pm OLDER THAN IRELAND [FILM] Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan / €6 A landmark feature documentary that explores what it means to have lived one hundred years in Ireland, as seen through the eyes of its oldest citizens. Featuring thirty men and women, this remarkable group of centenarians are our living history and it is through their wit, wisdom and philosophy that the film explores the more universal themes of life. For tickets contact Dungarvan Library on 058-41231. Saturday 10 October ART THERAPY THE BENEFITS [TALK] Dungarvan Library, 10.30am / FREE Central Library, 3.00pm / FREE Learn how to explore your feelings, emotions or issues through the creative process of art therapy. Art therapy is for all ages, adults, teenagers & children and is used in many different settings. Come along and hear Gráinne Ní Chuirrin and Karen Meikle talk about art therapy and discuss its benefits for mental health. For more information call 058-41231 (Dungarvan) or 051-849975 (Central Library). Saturday 10 October, 11am THE ROCKY ROAD TO RECOVERY [TALK] Central Library / FREE Is wellbeing and positive mental health important to you? As mental health services evolve, people are becoming more aware of looking after their mental health. Come along to hear one person’s own experience of the ups and downs; twists and turns along the rocky road to recovery and about the Advancing Recovery in Ireland project. Saturday 10 October, 11am SOWING MASTERCLASS [TALK] Ardkeen Library / FREE Do you want to learn how to grow your own food? Learn how to grow from seeds for a healthy, happy you! Join GIY (Grow it Yourself) founder, Michael Kelly for a seed sowing masterclass in Ardkeen Library. Michael is the author of three books on the subject of food and self-sufficiency and writes columns for Food & Wine Magazine, The Journal. ie and the Evening Echo. Sunday 11 October, 12.15pm-1pm THE LAFACADIO HEARN GARDEN [GUIDED TOUR] Tramore / FREE Guided tour of this wonderful Japanese garden which reflects the life and extensive wanderings of Patrick Lafcadio Hearn, who survived the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune to finally achieve success and happiness in Japan. The gardens provide a setting of great peace and tranquility, where natural beauty is revered in accordance with the principles of the Shinto religion which greatly influenced Hearn. Sunday 11 October, 3pm LAFACADIO HEARN READING [THEATRE] Garter Lane Theatre / FREE With a lecture from Bon Koizumi, great-grandson of Lafcadio Hearn, enjoy the world of Lafcadio Hearn’s literature in Maraudo - Visitors from the World Beyond by the actor Shiro Sano and guitarist Kyoji Yamamoto through storytelling, myth, legend, folklore and traditional music. Sunday 11 October, 7.30pm DOUBLE BILL: SPARKS and OLDER THAN IRELAND FILM Garter Lane Theatre / Tickets: €9 / Early bird €7.50 / Conc €6 SPARKS: A short film by Aoife Price demonstrating empathy, and providing hope to those experiencing a difficult time in their lives. OLDER THAN IRELAND: A landmark feature documentary that explores what it means to have lived one hundred years in Ireland, as seen through the eyes of its oldest citizens. This remarkable group of centenarians are our living history. From youth to true love, from loss to regrets, from the meaning of life to the existence of a life hereafter, this is a film that pays homage to this unique group of remarkable individuals. Throughout the Week Day by Day Event Listings
Transcript of Throughout the Week Day by Day Event Listings · of Patrick Lafcadio Hearn, ... With a lecture from...
Well, hosted by Garter Lane Arts Centre, Waterford Healing Arts Trust and Waterford City & County Libraries, celebrates the benefi ts of participation in the arts for everybody and is
generously sponsored by Genzyme Ireland and supported by Waterford City & County Council and The Arts Council
For more visit: www.wellwaterford.comwww.facebook.com/wellfestivalartswellbeing #Well15
Garter Lane Theatre: t 051 855038 www.garterlane.ieWaterford Healing Arts Trust: t 051 842664 [email protected]
Waterford Libraries: t 051 849975 www.waterfordcity.ie/library
SILVER BY BACKWATER ARTISTS[VISUAL ART]Garter Lane Gallery / Runs until 31 October / FREEThis 25th Anniversary Exhibition is work in many diff erent disciplines, and is a response to the work happening at present in the Backwater Artists Studios, including Sculpture, Painting, Photography, New Media, Installation, Performance, Print, Ceramics and Stained Glass. Founded in 1990, and located in Cork City, Backwater Artists Group is the largest purpose built artists studios in the region, currently catering for 39 artists.
MELANCHOLIA byJILL CHRISTINE MILLER[VISUAL ART]Garter Lane Gallery FOH space Runs until 31 October / FREEJill’s work examines an autobiographical understanding of depression and the emotional reactions inherent to these states of consciousness. Jill has recently completed residencies in Ireland, Iceland and Norway and held her fi rst solo exhibition in Dublin. Her work further develops the sense of paint as fl esh and incorporates human emotion into physical visual representation.
GEMS - HIGHLIGHTS OF WHAT ART COLLECTION [VISUAL ART]University Hospital WaterfordRuns until 4 November / FREEThis exhibition showcases some of the favourites of the WHAT art collection which comprises over 560 original artworks and inhabits every nook and cranny of University Hospital Waterford.The works were selected by hospital staff , patients and visitors. Tour of the exhibition: Monday 5 October at 1.30pm starting in UHW foyer / FREE.
BUILDING MEMORIES -REFLECTING ONST. OTTERAN’S HOSPITAL[VISUAL ART]University Hospital WaterfordRuns until 23 October / FREEAn exhibition of original artworks by 15 mental health service users based on personal experiences and memories of St. Otteran’s Psychiatric Hospital, Waterford. The works were developed with artist Jill Bouchier through Iontas, WHAT’s arts and mental health programme. Tour of the exhibition: Monday 5 October at 1.30pm starting in UHW foyer / FREE. Launch of the exhibition: Monday 5 October at 2pm in WHAT Centre, UHW / FREE.
FRAGMENTATIONAND FLUCTUATIONSOF THE MIND [VISUAL ART]Index Gallery, Central LibraryRuns Mon 5 to Sat 17 October / FREEIn this exhibition of paintings, the artist, Melia Maddock has created compositions with abstract forms that convey a mood. The forms are purposely represented as being fragmented and are a metaphor of our fragmented lives or state of mind. These compositions all allude metaphorically to our attempt to make sense of our joys, fears, and sadness; to fi nd equilibrium or wellness in our life and in ourselves. Launch: Saturday 10th October, 12 noon.
Thursday 8 to Saturday 10 October, 8pmBILBERRY GOATS[THEATRE/COMEDY]Garter Lane Theatre /Tickets: €19 / Conc €16Featuring Waterford’s number one comedy team supported by a ‘variety’ of friends for a good night of authentic comedy and sensational musical performances. Monty Python was live at Drury Lane, Bilberry Goats are Live at Garter Lane. And as we all know there will be great ‘puck’ in that.
Monday 5 October, 1pm-1.30pmHAPPY TOGETHER! [MUSIC]UHW Foyer / FREEThe Royals have joined forces with The Passage East Community Choir to bring you a set of fi nely-tuned happy songs that promise to instantly put you in a toe-tapping mood. The Royals are a music group of mental health service users who work with musicians Jane O’Brien Moran and Leah Clarke through Iontas, WHAT’s arts and mental health programme. Join us for a post event celebration and launch of the Building Memories exhibition, with poet Mark Roper, at 2pm in the WHAT Centre / FREE.
Tuesday 6 October, 11amBOOK ART [WORKSHOP]Dungarvan Library / FREECreate beautiful objects from recycled print and experience the therapeutic benefi ts to be derived from crafting exquisite pieces for decoration and display. All materials supplied. This workshop is free but places are limited so booking is essential. To reserve a place please call 058-41231.
Tuesday 6 October, 2pm-4pmTHE JOY OF GIVING [VISUAL ART]UHW Foyer / FREEYou are visiting a loved one in UHW, you’ve arrived empty-handed. Do not fear. Super-artist Marie-Jeanne Jacob will help you make your own matchbox gift fi lled with imaginative surprises that are quick, easy and utterly unique. All materials supplied. Children and grown ups welcome.
Wednesday 7 October, 11amTHE CRAFT OF ORIGAMI [WORKSHOP]Tramore Library / CLOSED EVENTPrimary school students will join Sonomi Leslie who demonstrates how to make a crane using the basic art craft of origami. The crane is a symbol of long life as Japanese folklore believes the crane to live for 1,000 years. The crane is also a symbol of happiness, good luck and peace.
Wednesday 7 October,1.15pm-1.45pmMIDDAY TANGO [DANCE]UHW Foyer / FREEMasculine and feminine, simple and complex, extravagant, sensual and intimate yet entirely improvised. The depths of the Argentine Tango make this a dance like no other! Join us for MidDay Tango by members of Tango in Waterford. (Warning: tango contains addictive ingredients!)
Wednesday 7 October, 2.30pm-4pmBRIEF ENCOUNTER FILMUHW / CLOSED EVENTCelia Johnson & Trevor Howard star in this 1945 classic. 83 minutes of delightful nostalgia. For those who remember when trains were powered by steam.
Wednesday 7 October, 2.30pm-5.30pmBODY IN SPACE WORKSHOP [ARCHITECTURE]Dept of Architecture, WIT / CLOSED EVENTIn this unique workshop GP trainees and 5th year Architecture students will join heads in exploring the impact of the spatial properties of GP surgeries on the wellbeing and health of patients through a range of real-life case studies.
Wednesday 7 October, 6pmTHREE SISTERS 2020 [TALK]Central Library / FREEHave your say and engage with the Bid Team on the Three Sisters European Capital of Culture 2020 Bid for Waterford, Kilkenny and Wexford. Discuss and hear from Bid Team Leader, Katherine Collins and Spraoi Director, T.V. Honan what preparing (and potentially winning) this bid means to the South East, to its festivals and the citizens of the region.
Thursday 8 October, 12noon-3pmTHE DOG SHOW [VISUAL ART]UHW Foyer / FREEIn need of some dog therapy? Without the stray hairs? UHW foyer will be taken over by the best-behaved dogs in Waterford made for the Well festival by serious dog lovers under the direction of artist Tom Campbell. These dogs will be available to visit patients in their wards. Dial a dog at 051-842664.
Thursday 8 October, 6.30pmMINDFUL WRITING [WORKSHOP]Dungarvan Library / FREELearn the exercises and techniques to assist creative thinking and support wellbeing through mindful writing meditations and practices. This workshop is free but places are limited so booking is essential. For more information and to reserve a place call 058-41231.
Friday 9 October, 11amBOOK ART [WORKSHOP]Dungarvan Library / FREECreate beautiful objects from recycled print and experience the therapeutic benefi ts to be derived from crafting exquisite pieces for decoration and display. All materials supplied. This workshop is free but places are limited so booking is essential. To reserve a place call 058-41231.
Friday 9 OctoberEAT YOUR WAY TO HAPPINESS [TALK]Tramore Library, 11am / FREEArdkeen Library, 3pm / FREEFind out how simple dietary changes can help balance mood, energy behaviour and your mind. Barbara Boland, experienced naturopathic nutritionist will help you to eat your way to happiness and make you feel more positive and motivated. For more information call 051-381479 (Tramore) or 051-849755 (Ardkeen).
Friday 9 October, 1.15pm-1.45pmDOCTOR, DOCTOR… [COMEDY]UHW Foyer / FREELooking for that FFF (Funny Friday Feeling)? Pop into the UHW foyer for a prescription of comic medicine with comedy by Comedy Cartel. Waterford’s own Dermott Sullivan, Konor Halpin, Tony Black, Andy O’Regan and Mick Dickie Conway will be dispensing hilarious characters through stand up, sketches and song.
Friday 9 October, 6.30pm-7.45pmWE HAVEN’T HAD AN EARTHQUAKE LATELY... [LITERATURE]The Book Centre, Waterford / FREEA public reading of feel-good poetry and prose selected and read by Waterford people. If you have a favourite poem / piece of prose that comforts or provokes, please email it with your contact details to [email protected] by 30 September with ‘earthquake’ in the subject line. Tell us who the author is, why you chose it and stand by for a call!
Friday 9 October, 7pmOLDER THAN IRELAND [FILM]Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan / €6A landmark feature documentary that explores what it means to have lived one hundred years in Ireland, as seen through the eyes of its oldest citizens. Featuring thirty men and women, this remarkable group of centenarians are our living history and it is through their wit, wisdom and philosophy that the fi lm explores the more universal themes of life. For tickets contact Dungarvan Library on 058-41231.
Saturday 10 OctoberART THERAPY THE BENEFITS [TALK]Dungarvan Library, 10.30am / FREECentral Library, 3.00pm / FREELearn how to explore your feelings, emotions or issues through the creative process of art therapy. Art therapy is for all ages, adults, teenagers & children and is used in many diff erent settings. Come along and hear Gráinne Ní Chuirrin and Karen Meikle talk about art therapy and discuss its benefi ts for mental health. For more information call 058-41231 (Dungarvan) or 051-849975 (Central Library).
Saturday 10 October, 11amTHE ROCKY ROAD TO RECOVERY [TALK]Central Library / FREEIs wellbeing and positive mental health important to you? As mental health services evolve, people are becoming more aware of looking after their mental health. Come along to hear one person’s own experience of the ups and downs; twists and turns along the rocky road to recovery and about the Advancing Recovery in Ireland project.
Saturday 10 October, 11amSOWING MASTERCLASS[TALK]Ardkeen Library / FREEDo you want to learn how to grow your own food? Learn how to grow from seeds for a healthy, happy you! Join GIY (Grow it Yourself) founder, Michael Kelly for a seed sowing masterclass in Ardkeen Library. Michael is the author of three books on the subject of food and self-suffi ciency and writes columns for Food & Wine Magazine, The Journal.ie and the Evening Echo.
Sunday 11 October, 12.15pm-1pmTHE LAFACADIO HEARN GARDEN [GUIDED TOUR]Tramore / FREEGuided tour of this wonderful Japanese garden which refl ects the life and extensive wanderings of Patrick Lafcadio Hearn, who survived the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune to fi nally achieve success and happiness in Japan. The gardens provide a setting of great peace and tranquility, where natural beauty is revered in accordance with the principles of the Shinto religion which greatly infl uenced Hearn.
Sunday 11 October, 3pmLAFACADIO HEARN READING [THEATRE]Garter Lane Theatre / FREEWith a lecture from Bon Koizumi, great-grandson of Lafcadio Hearn, enjoy the world of Lafcadio Hearn’s literature in Maraudo - Visitors from the World Beyond by the actor Shiro Sano and guitarist Kyoji Yamamoto through storytelling, myth, legend, folklore and traditional music.
Sunday 11 October, 7.30pm DOUBLE BILL:SPARKS and OLDERTHAN IRELAND FILMGarter Lane Theatre / Tickets: €9 / Early bird €7.50 / Conc €6SPARKS: A short fi lm by Aoife Price demonstrating empathy, and providing hope to those experiencing a diffi cult time in their lives.OLDER THAN IRELAND: A landmark feature documentary that explores what it means to have lived one hundred years in Ireland, as seen through the eyes of its oldest citizens. This remarkable group of centenarians are our living history. From youth to true love, from loss to regrets, from the meaning of life to the existence of a life hereafter, this is a fi lm that pays homage to this unique group of remarkable individuals.
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