New summer camp and music dates announced for Ballina Arts Centre
The Centre's Music@Lunchtime series has been so popular that the venue has announced a number of new dates.
July has been a busy month for summer camps at Ballina Arts Centre. Having recently finished a series of dance camps, a Lego camp, and an animation workshop series, the centre is pleased to announce the addition of a new drama workshop at the end of this month.
The Giggles Drama Workshops will take place from July 29th, to August 2nd and will include movement, vocal work, script work, character development, improvisation and working with puppets & costumes as well as lots of drama games. Classes for nine to twelve year-olds, will take place from 10am–12pm and for thirteen to eighteen year-olds from 1pm – 3pm. The camp will be a great way to meet new friends and develop creativity and confidence, as well as a chance to be active and have fun! For details contact Mary Ellen on 087 792 9138.
In the meantime, the Centre's Music@Lunchtime series has been so popular that the venue has announced a number of new dates. The first of these is Mike Absalom who will bring his harp and a selection of his poetry to the centre on July 31st. Mike made his name as a singer songwriter in the UK in the 60’s and now specialises in traditional Irish music. He is just about to release his fifth book of poetry. The following week, On Aug 7th Joe Clarke, who is well known to Ballina audiences from his indie music days, will round the Music@lunchtime series off, with a selection of guitar music. But before all that , this Wednesday 24th Ballina songstress Kate Cassidy will be back to perform songs from her CD. Katie is no stranger to Ballina Arts Centre having opened for Mundy, Jack L and Hazel O’Connor. She released her debut single ‘Leech’ last summer before taking a short break to have her daughter. With plans to release another single this winter, Katie's Raspy voice and cut- throat lyrics will be a real treat for this week’s Music@Lunchtime crowd.
All of the Music@lunchtime musicians will be together again for a final gig in the Centres Auditorium on August 24th. Book now as this promises to be a really popular evening. Tickets priced €10 are available on the website or via the box office on 096 73593.
