The Ardara Melting Pot Festival - The Melting Pot Festival - Ardara
The Ardara Melting Pot Festival - The Melting Pot Festival - Ardara
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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Ardara</strong> <strong>Melting</strong> <strong>Pot</strong> <strong>Festival</strong><br />
Program of Events 2009<br />
Friday 29th May<br />
Official Opening<br />
8.00pm - Launch of Bart Whelan's<br />
'<strong>Ardara</strong> Historical Photographic Exhibition'<br />
8.30pm - Screening of Packie Manus Byrne's film “Last Action Folk Hero”<br />
Interval - FREE World Wines, Teas & Coffees, Finger Food, Prize Raffle<br />
9.00pm - 10.30pm approx - Music by Carmel McCreagh & <strong>The</strong> Northwest Band<br />
(original blues and jazz)<br />
Venue: <strong>The</strong> Heritage Centre<br />
Admission: By Donation<br />
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Global Beats Disco<br />
with DJs Pajo & Danny<br />
Venue: <strong>The</strong> Hills (Anthony Molloy's)<br />
10.30pm till late<br />
Admission: €4<br />
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Photographic Exhibition by Michael Kienitz<br />
'Small Arms: Children of Conflict'<br />
Venue: Nancy's Bar<br />
All Weekend<br />
Adm: FREE<br />
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For Complete Events Listings see Daily Notice Boards for Details & Times<br />
Saturday 30th May<br />
Noon: Opening of “World Cultural Displays”<br />
by Local National Schools & <strong>Ardara</strong> Resource Centre<br />
1.00pm - 1.20pm: Children's Irish Dance Performance<br />
1.40pm - 2.00pm: French Fiddle Player<br />
2.00pm - 2.30pm: Origami Demonstration (Part 1)<br />
2.45pm - 3.15pm: Irish Harpists Performance<br />
4.15pm - 4.45pm: Origami Demonstration (Part 2)<br />
5.00pm - 5.20pm: 'Les Serpents Mystiques'<br />
Come watch and meet this dynamic, world-fusion, dance troupe<br />
ahead of this evening's “World Dance Show”<br />
International Foods<br />
World Market Stalls<br />
Universal Records & Books Stall<br />
Donegal Refugee Centre Art Displays<br />
Live Music and Dance Performances<br />
Venue: Methodist Church Hall<br />
Times to be confirmed (see daily notice boards for details & times)<br />
Admission: FREE
Saturday (continued)<br />
Children's Fun 'n' Frolics Playtime<br />
Venue: <strong>Ardara</strong> Childcare Day Centre<br />
12.30pm - 2.30pm<br />
Adm: FREE<br />
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Puppet Show<br />
"Moving House”<br />
Venue: <strong>The</strong> Heritage Centre<br />
3.00pm - 4.00pm<br />
Adm: Adults €5 / Children €4<br />
Family ticket €15 (2 adults, 2 children)(1 adult, 3 children)<br />
FUN FOR ALL!<br />
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World Cultures Dance Performance Show<br />
"A must see for lovers of dance and culture"<br />
including<br />
Les Serpents Mystiques (Turkish Belly Dancing, Flamenco, Thai, Indian)<br />
Argentine Tango with Beatriz Cisneros and partner<br />
African Dance<br />
Local Jivers, Hip-Hoppers<br />
Traditional Irish Dancers<br />
9.30pm - 11.00pm<br />
Followed by:<br />
Music with Cherith Boyle and Sandra Kirk<br />
(vocalists and keyboards)<br />
11.00pm - 12.30am<br />
Venue: <strong>The</strong> Nesbitt Arms Hotel<br />
Adm: €8<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Coonics<br />
(Indie, Reggae,Punk)<br />
Followed By:<br />
Global Beats Disco<br />
With DJs Pajo and Danny<br />
Venue: <strong>The</strong> Beehive<br />
From 8.30pm<br />
Adm: €4<br />
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Music in various venues<br />
Featuring<br />
<strong>The</strong> Marshmallow Club<br />
Richie Uzell<br />
Balkan Alien Sound<br />
Carmel McCreagh Trio<br />
Cherith Boyle<br />
Sandra Kirk<br />
and more<br />
For Complete Events Listings see Daily Notice Boards for Details & Times
Sunday 31st May<br />
Argentine Tango Dance Workshop<br />
12.30pm - 2.00pm<br />
Limited Spaces - Booking Advised<br />
€10 p.p.<br />
Venue: t.b.c.<br />
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Performances on <strong>The</strong> Diamond including:<br />
2.00pm - 2.30pm: Irish Harpists Performance<br />
2.30pm - 2.40pm: Argentine Tango Demonstration<br />
2.45pm - 3.00pm: Hip-Hoppers<br />
3.10pm - 3.25pm: Drumming<br />
2.00pm: Children's Carnival Workshop<br />
Venue: <strong>Ardara</strong> Community Centre (Hillhead)<br />
3.30pm<br />
Carnival Parade<br />
through town<br />
Featuring<br />
Drummaí Draíochta (Falcarragh Samba Band)<br />
Hip-Hop Dancers<br />
African Dancers and Drummers<br />
Local Children, Colourful Costumes<br />
Music & Dancing<br />
FREE FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY!<br />
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4.30pm: Gargi Pandy (from All-Ireland Talent Show)<br />
Indian Dance Performance<br />
Venue: <strong>The</strong> Diamond<br />
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<strong>The</strong> Mirenda Rosenberg Band<br />
(Soul, Blues, Contemporary)<br />
Plus<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rare Groove Funk Orchestra<br />
(Classic modern tunes given a unique twist!)<br />
Venue: Nesbitt Arms Hotel<br />
10.00pm til late<br />
Adm: €7<br />
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Music in various venues<br />
Featuring<br />
<strong>The</strong> Marshmallow Club<br />
Balkan Alien Sound<br />
Richie Uzell<br />
Carmel McCreagh Trio<br />
Cherith Boyle<br />
Sandra Kirk<br />
and more<br />
For Complete Events Listings see Daily Notice Boards for Details & Times
Bank Holiday Monday 1st June<br />
Hurrah! It’s CHILL-OUT Monday!<br />
Come relax and be pampered.<br />
Heal your Hangover and Detox!<br />
Indian Head Massage, Reiki, Thai Massage, Reflexology, Aromatherapy<br />
Venue: <strong>The</strong> Nesbitt Arms Hotel<br />
Noon - 6.00pm<br />
15-20 minute treatments<br />
Spoil yourself!<br />
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Weekend Wind-Down<br />
Venue: Nancy’s Bar<br />
Great Food, Drink and Craic!<br />
From 3.00pm<br />
Admission: FREE
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