Open Call Arts Exhibition 40 MAP Children & Family Friendly Young People n GASYARD CENTRE, LECKY RD. l TIME TBC The Giant of Brooke Park 1 MAP Pulse Music Trail 21 MAP Open Call Arts exhibition with Arts workshops and demonstrations. n l n BROOKE PARK PAVILION l 12.30pm - 2.30pm CASTLE ST. STRABANE & CITY CENTRE 5pm - 8pm 41 MAP In a captivating performance, children from the Outer West Neighbourhood Young musicians play in various commercial businesses and eateries in Derry Printmaking Demos n DERRY PRINT WORKSHOP, PUMP ST. l 7pm - 9pm Renewal Area, enact the true story of Jimmy Allieander, the 7.6ft Giant of Brooke and Strabane throughout the evening. Open studio night with demonstrations of screen print, intaglio and relief print. Park in a unique walking tour. [email protected]. 22 MAP Retro Gaming 42 MAP 2 MAP n HIVE STUDIOS, RATH MOR, CREGGAN l 5pm - 8pm Hidden Disabilities Video Screen Print n l n CCA, ARTILLERY ST. l 4pm - 7pm Enjoy an evening of retro gaming at the Hive Studios, including old school GUILDHALL TIMES TBC Disability Equality Group = NI worked in partnership with the Headliners Charity Screen print your own bespoke family flag with CCA, Derry Print Workshop and classics like Manic Miner and Super Mario Bros, to SNES and Sega classics and students and staff from Rutledge Training to produce a DVD on Hidden artist Miguel Martin. Screen-printing can be messy so wear old clothes or bring such as Sonic and Streets of Rage. Disabilities. It is estimated that 71% of all registered disabilities are hidden an apron! Pre-booking advised. [email protected] / 028 71 373 538 Chim Chim Cher-ee 23 MAP and unseen. Cultural Creativity @ Magee 3 MAP n CASTLE ST. /ALLEY COURTYARD, STRABANE l 6pm - 7pm n MAGEE CAMPUS ( UNIVERSITY) l 4pm - 8pm Encore PAA Dancers take to the streets with their wonderful animated dance Music Experience the creativity and talent that Ulster University attracts to the region. routines. Cottage Sessions Live Stage 43 MAP NI Science Festival presents 24 MAP Open Mic & Glam Squad n UNDER THE CANOPY, CRAFT VILLAGE l 6pm - 11pm 4 MAP The Exploration Dome n OUR SPACE, WATERLOO PL. l 7pm - 10pm The cottage session stage returns to the Craft Village canopy with live n GUILDHALL l 4pm - 8pm Open stage for up & coming young performers. 14+ Alcohol Free. All welcome. entertainment from some of the best local musicians. Welcome to Discovery Dome, a state-of-the-art mobile planetarium using full dome 360-degree 3D digital projection technology. Culture Night Youth Takeover 25 MAP The Astronomic Weather Choir 44 MAP n NERVE CENTRE, MAGAZINE ST. l 6 - 11pm A Walls 400 event 5 MAP An Evening of Cultural Experiences A packed programme of original new music, film and digital fabrication for n WALKER’S PLINTH, THE WALLS l 7pm - 7.40pm n STUDIO 2, SKEOGE l 4pm - 9pm young people (and the young at heart), produced, programmed and presented Void presents a unique musical ensemble by artist Alex Cecchetti in Exciting new arts exhibition, ‘Home’, includes the work of local artist Tommy by the city’s own youth talent. Full details at www.nervecentre.org. collaboration with the Siege Museum and Walls 400. The choir will activate the Long and a host of local artists. Visitors will enjoy an opportunity to meet the plinth by singing every variation in a landscape as if they were in front of a artists and take part in free taster sessions and check out all that Studio 2 has Angry Cherry 26 MAP music score, where things stop having names but become a melody. to offer - dance, drama, visual arts, traditional Irish music, film and more. n FOYLE ST. l 6pm - 9.30pm Come and meet some of your favourite comic characters and listen to stories Music Hour 45 MAP 6 MAP Tales in the Garden from comic book legends. n ST. COLUMB’S CATHEDRAL l 7pm - 8pm n GARDEN OF REFLECTION l 5pm - 7pm Special Culture Night performance with the Cathedral’s Boy Choristers, Single Shoe Productions presents Nicky Join Inner City Trust, Derry Creatives and the North West Carnival Initiative at Morton and Louis Fields on the organ. the Garden of Reflection for an evening of storytelling from some of the city’s A Disappearing Act Workshops 27 MAP most loved characters. n ALLEY THEATRE, STRABANE l 3.30pm - 6.30pm Acadamh Ceoil Club Trad 46 MAP Intergenerational magic workshop for ages 10 - 18yrs and adults age 60yrs+. n l 7 MAP CULTÚRLANN UÍ CHANÁIN 6pm - 8pm Highland Dance To book: 028 71 384 444. www.alley-theatre.com Featuring the very best of young musicians and tutors from the Acadamh n SOLLUS CENTRE, BREADY l 5pm - 7.30pm Ceoil who are guaranteed to deliver a fabulous night of music, song & dance Open evening featuring Highland Dance demonstrations, refreshed with tae and providing an insight into our authentic Irish cultural traditions. shortbread! All welcome. Sollus Dancers 028 71 841 892. Visual Arts 47 MAP 8 MAP 28 MAP Charlie McGettigan Culture Night in the Village Strabane Photography Society n OLD COURTHOUSE, LIFFORD l 7pm - 9pm n l n SION STABLES, SION MILLS l 5pm - 8pm ALLEY THEATRE & GALLERY, STRABANE 10am - 9pm Performing live as part of their arts and cultural programme launch. Cultural Night in the village with a BBQ, traditional music, dance and heritage A spectacular exhibition of talent from members of one of the North West guide, fly tying workshops for kids and adults. leading camera clubs, featuring new works taken during the past year. Singing for Him 48 MAP n METHODIST CHURCH, CARLISLE RD. l 7.30pm The Commissioner’s Cape 9 MAP International World Peace Day ‘Imagine’ Exhibition by Jean Jullien 29 MAP An evening that will comprise of a number of different types of music and n GUILDHALL l 5pm - 8pm people attending will be encouraged to sing-a-long with some of the songs. Let the Commissioner for Children & Young People know what’s n EDEN PLACE ARTS CENTRE, PILOTS ROW l 6pm - 8pm important for children and young people to be happy, be safe and be healthy. Exhibition of prints from Amnesty’s latest children’s book entitled Imagine, a collection of illustrations accompanying the words of John Lennon’s Imagine. Theatre & Dance Open Evening 10 MAP Launch on Friday 21st Sept @ 12.30pm. Exhibition runs from 21st Sept - n THE PLAYHOUSE, ARTILLERY ST. l 5.30pm - 9pm 5th Oct. Single Shoe Productions presents Art exhibition by . Opportunity to see 49 MAP Sinead Gormley Mary Hill School of Ballet 30 MAP A Disappearing Act from 5.30pm - 8pm. Tours of the historic buildings (UK 2009 BURA Award At the Gates of the Music Palace n ALLEY THEATRE, STRABANE l 8pm - 9.15pm n l fold Winner) from 5.30pm - 6.30pm. THE VOID, PATRICK ST. 6pm - 9pm An immersive, interactive, magic-filled comedy exploring immortality suitable 6pm: Children’s Treasure Hunt 8pm: Performance featuring a synesthetic for age 10yrs+. Box Office: 028 71 384 444. www.alley-theatre.com International World Peace Day musician who will transform paintings by Alex Cecchetti into a work for the 11 MAP Family Peace Pigeon Workshop piano and a contemporary dancer will activate the gallery space through 50 MAP choreographic experiences devised by the artist. Fractals n EDEN PLACE ARTS CENTRE, PILOTS ROW l 6pm - 8pm n ECHO ECHO DANCE THEATRE, MAGAZINE ST. l 7pm - 8pm Interactive workshop exploring the importance of Peace, for young people and 31 MAP A programme of 2 short dance works lasting 45 minutes: Hemmed In, an families. Age 4-11 years accompanied by parents/ guardians. Barry McGowan in Residence n l original work directed by Kelly Quigley & Improvisation, a short improvisation CAFÉ SCOOP, CASTLE ST. STRABANE 6pm - 9pm performance. All Ages. No wheelchair access due to ongoing fault with 12 MAP Join artist Barry McGowan renowned for his portraiture and caricature on Mekong Cooking Class & Food Demo platform lift - our sincere apologies. n MEKONG, NERVE CENTRE, MAGAZINE ST. l 6pm - 8pm sometimes unusual materials! Cooking class and demonstrations. Mockingbird presents 32 MAP Autumn Exhibition 51 MAP n l Waiting Tables for Godot Curtains Up! THE COWLEY GALLERY, LONDON ST. 6pm - 9.30 pm n CAPPUCINOS CAFÉ, FOYLE ST. l 7pm - 9pm MAP A sneak preview at our Winter Exhibition and book launch of Clean Burn, n MILLENNIUM FORUM, NEWMARKET ST. l 6pm - 8pm 13 Mockingbird Theatre Group is proud to present to you a taster of their a much anticipated show by Michael Healy and artist Pat Cowley. Performances from resident groups including Solas Flamenco, The Warbling forthcoming play ‘Waiting Tables for Godot’. Have some soup out of a bowler hat Wheezers, The Foyle Irish Harp School, Grove Theatre & Foyle School of and enjoy a comic monologue. Performance every 15 mins. Speech & Drama and, of course, Stage Beyond – the Forum’s resident award Open Studio Night 33 MAP winning theatre group for adults with learning disabilities. n BISHOP STREET STUDIOS, 11 BISHOP ST. l 6.30pm - 9pm Tour the studios and meet the artists. Heritage Once Upon a Time... 14 MAP n VERBAL ARTS CENTRE, STABLE LANE l 6pm - 9pm I Am Not Here by Anne-Marie McKee 34 MAP Personal Artefacts 52 MAP An exciting Culture Night mix from The Verbal. Drop in and enjoy… n OLD SCHOOL HOUSE, ST AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH, PALACE ST. n MUSEUM OF , GLENFADA PK. l 5pm - 7pm Once upon a time... A collaborative writing activity for all ages. l 6.30pm - 10pm First in a series of discussion events where donors will personally present McKee’s practice deals with a resistance or reluctance to the pinning down of and discuss the historical items they have loaned or donated to the museum. With the Green Screen! Put yourself in the picture! knowledge. It draws on scientific vocabulary, botanical research, herbarium Kay Duddy will discuss her connection to one of the most iconic objects in Irish Run away with the Circus Performance from In Your Space’s protocols and medieval manuscripts. Nature is both subject and a material in history, the famous white handkerchief waved by Fr. Edward Daly as he led the astounding Youth Circus Troupe at 6.30pm followed by their super-duper her work. Exhibition continues 24th - 29th Sept from 11am - 5pm. group carrying her brother Jackie, who was shot dead on . training team who will be passing on amazing skills from 7.30pm - 9pm. Info: [email protected] Discussion starts at 6pm. Admission FREE. www.museumofreederry.org. Flash Fiction Verbal’s Readings Rooms Volunteers present an exciting mix 35 MAP of international flash fiction. Love Film Screening 10 Minute Tours 53 MAP n FASHION & TEXTILE DESIGN CENTRE, SHIPQUAY ST. l 7pm - 9pm n GUILDHALL l 6pm / 7pm / 8pm Family Friendly Fun 15 MAP Documentary directed by Sandra Jogeva. Veronika is a queen in the eyes of her One of the city’s most iconic landmarks, The Guildhall has been at the heart of n SMART SWAG, LONDON ST. l 6pm - 10pm father, a criminal in the eyes of the law and a lifeline to Fred who she treats city life since 1890. Enjoy an entertaining whistle stop tour lasting 10 minutes. Smart Swag opens its doors again this year for a night of family friendly fun. with disdain. 78 mins. Estonian with English subtitles. Contact 028 71 372 411 or [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook for full details of our events on the night. Sion by Conan McIvor 36 MAP Siege Museum 54 MAP #Circus250 Circus Taster 16 MAP n SION STABLES, SION MILLS l 7pm - 9:30pm n SOCIETY ST. l 6pm - 8.30pm n VERBAL ARTS CENTRE, STABLE LANE l 7pm - 8.30pm Curator Mirjami Schuppert presents Sion, a site-specific audio visual Free entry to the new museum which tells the story of the in 1689 Try your hand (or feet) at some circus skills and be amazed at what you will installation examining the place, history and purpose of Sion Mills. and the history of the Apprentice Boys of Derry who commemorate the event learn! Email: [email protected]. Runs 25th Aug - 22nd Sept. visualarts.org/newspaces annually. Contact: 028 71 261 219 or [email protected]. New Gate Arts & Cultural Centre 17 MAP Bird by Margaret Salmon 37 MAP Maritime Treasures at the Tower 55 MAP n HAWKIN ST, THE FOUNTAIN l 7pm - 9pm n GWYN’S CAFÉ & PAVILION, BROOKE PARK l 7pm - 9.30pm n TOWER MUSEUM, UNION HALL ST. l 6pm - 9pm Music, Dance and more at the city’s newest community arts venue. Curator Alice Butler presents Bird, a 6-minute moving image work aimed at Maritime Collection handling display in the Tower Museum with Maritime general audiences with a focus on children. themed craft workshop activities for families. Evening Celebration 18 MAP Runs 25th Aug - 22nd Sept. visualarts.org/newspaces 56 MAP n HOLYWELL TRUST, BISHOP ST. WITHIN l 7pm - 9pm Historical Walking Tour of Strabane 38 MAP A night of mixed entertainment celebrating Culture Night, Good Relations Week Pupal by Yarli Allison n ALLEY THEATRE, STRABANE (MICHAEL KENNEDY) l 7pm - FINISH and UN International Day of Peace. n WALLED CITY BREWERY, l 7pm - 9.30pm Take in the history of the town through its unique architecture. Contact 028 Curator Edy Fung presents Pupal which echoes with the live fermentation in 7138 4444 or email [email protected]. Celebrate Traditional Dress 19 MAP the brewing tanks of Walled City Brewery and imagines alternative ideas that MAP n FASHION & TEXTILE DESIGN CENTRE, SHIPQUAY ST. l 7pm - 10pm counter to maturing, such as passivity, self-consumption and de-growth. Free Mason’s Hall 57 Celebrate the diverse cultures of Derry~Londonderry. Meet the owners of the Runs 25th Aug - 22nd Sept. visualarts.org/newspaces. n 25 BISHOP ST. l 7 - 10pm garments and enjoy a culture filled evening. Open evening. Cervical Can Opener 39 MAP An Evening of Scots-Irish Music & Dance 20 MAP n FASHION & DESIGN HUB, SHIPQUAY ST. l 7pm - 9.30pm n KILLETER HERITAGE CENTRE l 8.30pm - 11pm Curator Rebecca Strain presents Cervical Can Opener by artist Leann Herlihy. For more information visit Join Border Arts for an evening celebration of Scottish and Irish traditional This experiential work explores historic state violence enacted through music and dance. Refreshments available. All welcome. gynaecological means. Runs 25th Aug - 22nd Sept. visualarts.org/newspaces derrystrabane.com/culturenight Contact Border Arts on 028 81 670 636. fold

Welcome to Culture Night 18, a special evening festival where arts and cultural organisations throughout Ireland open their doors in celebration with extraordinary or extended night time events, all offered free of charge.

In difficult times, the arts and cultural community have come together to present a programme which will inspire, enlighten and delight.

Culture Night Guided Tours Depart: Visit Derry Information Point, Waterloo Place, Derry Times: 6pm, 6.30pm & 7pm

Depart: The Alley Theatre, Strabane Time: 7pm

Themed Tours of Culture Night Events To book, contact us on 028 71 253 253 or email [email protected].

More details on events can be found on our website derrystrabane.com/culturenight.