Stellar line up for Culture night

LONDONDERRY is looking forward to a Cultural Night on the town this Friday with citizens encouraged to join thousands of people across the island as they take to local museums, galleries, churches, historic houses, artist’s studios and cultural centres for a free day and night of entertainment.

Derry City Council’s Event organiser, Elaine Griffin said: “The only problem people are going to have this Friday is deciding where to go. The programme features a stellar line up of the best in local musical talent in Guildhall Square which will be complemented by an evening speciality market.

“Also included is a fashion workshop, dance exhibitions and a Cultural Treasure Trail which will help people to discover our unique city.

“We would like to take the opportunity to thank all participating venues for their support this year and look forward to even bigger and brighter new things for 2013.”

Pick up a programme or log on to http://www.derrycity.gov.uk/culturenights to view the diverse programme of events which brings together a fusion of fashionable fun, historical tour, artistic talent, music, dance and so much more.

Whether it’s the glitz and glamour of the ‘Off the Walls’ Catwalk show in the Craft Village; experiencing Creative Media at its best at the Nerve Centre; or simply soaking up the unique atmosphere of the Bedlam Vintage & Antique Market; Derry~ Londonderry’s Culture Night literally has something for everyone.

Young people can enjoy a range of events at the Central Library with storytelling and performances to suit all ages; and Little Acorns Bookstore will also be hosting a range of literary events throughout the day. Or why not get them out into the fresh air and enjoy magic, puppet and clown shows in Ebrington square.

The city’s galleries are once again putting out all the stops to encourage people into their exhibitions. Some highlights include the Peter Tudhope exhibition at the Waterside Theatre’s Cascade Gallery and the Eden Place Art Centre’s commemoration of International World Peace Day, Poster Power, featuring a selection of Amnesty International Posters from 1961 to 2011.

Other participating galleries include the Shipquay Gallery, Gordon Gallery, Centre for Contemporary art and Cowley Cooper Fine Art.

Some other interesting and unique buildings in the city are opening up their doors for tour especially for Culture Night including the Freemasons Hall, St Augustine’s Church, the First Presbyterian Church and the Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall.

St Columb’s Cathedral will also offer tours throughout the day with a special evening organ performance by the Dean.

The era of the 1940’s play a special theme in this year’s Culture Night celebrations with Cosy’s Vintage Tea Shop taking up residence in Bedlam Market for the evening stirring up an array of delectable delights vintage style! And the Playhouse Theatre brings Ursula & Co’s Club Cabaret, inspired by the glamorous era of the 1940’s Silver Screen.

Other participating venues include The Tower Museum, Foyle Arts Centre, Culturlann Uí Chanain, Derry Tourist Information Centre, Echo Echo Dance Studio, Link Music, The Millennium Forum, The Waterside Theatre, Museum of Free Derry and The Verbal Arts Centre.

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