ARTS & CULTURE

WELCOME TO

2013

What started as a seed of an idea last year has now grown to a three-day festival, thanks to a lot of hard work and a resolute commitment to bring arts and culture to an accessible platform in Limerick city. We feel the programme truly has something for everybody. Elemental is a completely voluntary festival with a miniscule budget. We can only keep bringing entertainment, fun and culture to Limerick with your support.

Wherever possible, we have endeavoured to keep events free, as we know finances are limited for everybody. But we really would ask, if you enjoy what you see at Elemental this year and would like to see it happen again next year, please support us with a donation. This can be as little or large as you like. We have no upper limit, you’ll be pleased to hear!

At some of the venues, you’ll see vessels, carafes, vases, pouches, receptacles and canisters, looking hungry and forlorn. Please help make their day, and ours, by making a donation.

We really do appreciate your support

Elemental Festival Team

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Doors 5:45

Starts 6pm

45mins

ELEMEnT TALES

• Donations welcome, pay what you can • Limited capacity, arrive early • Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible • Child-friendly: Yes

A massive thank you to the young people and staff of the Childrens Ark play room at the Limerick Regional Hospital for making Benjamin Fisher the star of our show.

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Follow the adventures of Benjamin Clark Fisher as he tries to save a rain-sodden Limerick from an everlasting deluge. Could this thing called ‘an umbrella’ really be the solution?

Written by Mike Finn. Directed by Myles BreenSet Design & Puppetry by Emma FisherAerial Performance by Jess O’Connor

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Starts 8pmSharp

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THE SUMMIT is an award winning feature length documentary about the deadliest day in modern mountain climbing history. At the heart of The Summit lies a mystery about one extraordinary Limerick man, ger McDonnell, the first Irishman to summit k2. The Summit is about the very nature of modern adventure.

Limerick première of THE SUMMIT• 69 O’Connell Street, Limerick• Wheelchair accessible• €20 per ticket • All profits going to the ger McDonnell Memorial Trust

Booking: www.elementalfestival.com

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gALA CHARITY FILM SCREEnIng FRI 13TH - €20 PER TICkET thesummitfilm.com

The Director, nick Ryan and Cast & Crew will attend

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Limerick première of THE SUMMIT• 69 O’Connell Street, Limerick• Wheelchair accessible• €20 per ticket • All profits going to the ger McDonnell Memorial Trust

Booking: www.elementalfestival.com

A fun and lively selection of acts from around the world. Learn a new dance, play games, be inspired!

• Time: 10am-5pm • Location: Bedford Row and Lower Thomas Street • Wheelchair accessible • Child-friendly

MATInEE SCREEnIng OF THE SUMMIT69 O'Connell Street 2pm

90 mins€7 per ticket

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FEATURE FILM: E.T.69 O’COnnELL STREET 4pm 2 hoursDonations pay what you canSuitable for children Children must be supervised at all times during this eventsee elementalfestival.com for booking details

CYCLE CInEMA

Cycle Cinema uses the Human Power System. Bikes are used to power the screening. It requires six bikes to be pedalled constantly, though more are of course possible. This is an interactive experience, presenting the green concept of sustainable power in a fun way.

This experience can of course be enjoyed without having to pedal!

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SILEnT DISCO SAT14SEPT Dance to your own private disco. Choose the tunes

you want to listen to and dance to your heart’s content!

Venue: Franciscan Friary, Henry StreetSuitable for children: Children must be supervised by an adult at all times during the event.

2-4pm 2 hours €10 deposit for headphones, refundable on leaving the event

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gERRY STEMBRIDgE A native of Limerick, gerry mentions the Limerick gallery of Art in his books when it was the library as many of us will remember. gerry will be reading from “The Effect of Her”.

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gerard Stembridge is the author of three previous novels: Unspoken, Counting Down and According to Luke. He has also written and directed film and television. Credits include About Adam with kate Hudson, the screenplay for Ordinary Decent Criminal and he co-wrote nora (a film about james joyce and nora Barnacle). He is the co-creator, with Dermot Morgan, of Scrap Saturday.

3pm 1 hourVenue: Limerick City gallery of Art, Pery Square Limited capacity, arrive early

Fully wheelchair accessible

Follow Helena along the banks of the river as she unearths stories from Limerick’s past and the role the river has played in it. As part of her River Shannon Project, documentary playwright Helena Enright has created an audio experience which celebrates the River Shannon as it flows through Limerick.

The tour starts at The Savoy, where members of the public can pick up a map of the route before setting off on a 30 minute walk along the banks of the River Shannon.

Sat & Sun at 12noon walks with HELEnAShannon’s Way will be available for download on the Elemental Arts & Culture Website from Friday 13th September.

SHAnnOn’S WAY BY HELEnA EnRIgHT In ASSOCIATIOn WITH THEATRE AT THE SAVOY

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TAPASBite-sized performances turning up at a shop or café near you! These performances are just five to ten minutes long, so make sure you don’t miss them!

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A LITTLE TASTE Theatre, Art, Poetry, Audio, Street

10:30-11:30am 1:30-2:30pm Venue: CitywideSee Facebook for detailsC/ELEMEnTALARTSLIMERICk

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ACOUSTIC SET BY CRITCALLY ACCLAIMED BAnD SEnAkAH AT 1PM

IRELAnD’S FIRST TRIBUTE TO THE HIgHnELLY BIkEA Limerick Company have honoured the Famous Highnelly Bike with an exhibition set to tour Ireland that will not only explain the roots of the legendary transport mode but also some of the major events it played a pivotal role in. The exhibition is to be unveiled at Elemental on 14th September & will showcase a 1901 track bike as well as the traditional bikes we all know & love. The history of Highnelly manufacture in Ireland will be a surprise for most to discover with dates, time lines & locations all revealed. 11am-3pm Franciscan Friary www.highnelly.ie

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SHARIng THE knOWLEDgE

Feathers, broken jewellery, loo rolls, brickett string. All of these can become the building blocks of an eco-art installation, led by Mary Mckeown.

The workshop, run under the Crafternoons series at LCgA, will take a range of natural and other materials and use them to build the Tree of Life piece. Working as a team, turn unwanted garbage into something beautiful and unique. Bring along loo rolls, buttons, old fabric like ribbon, lace, t-shirts, pillowcases, plastic packaging, brickett string, wool, feathers and even little pieces of broken toys

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Venue: Limerick City gallery of Art, Pery Square 12-1pm approxFree event Limited capacity, arrive early Child-friendly, for 4-12 year olds. Children must be accompanied by an adult

for the entire duration of the workshop.

DAMIEn O’BRIEn READIng FROM “THE TIME HAS COME”Damien O’Brien will read from “The Time Has Come” in advance of the Matinee screening of “The Summit”

On 1 August 2008 ger McDonnell became the first Irish person to reach the summit of k2 as part of the norit k2 team. The descent witnessed one of the worst tragedies in recent climbing history. This epic account of 37-year-old Irishman ger McDonnell reveals a man who was passionate about life and lived it to its entirety. O’Mahony’s Booksellers - 12pm 9

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Selected images from Glass Plate Negatives and original prints from The Limerick Photographers Collection and a Presentation on The Haselbeck Collection given by his granddaughter Patricia Haselbeck.

The collection for the most part relates to the history of Limerick, Clare, and the general Mid-West dating from the early 1900’s to the late 1960’s. The varied subject matter includes Individual and Family Portraits, Early kerry Tourism, British Military Regiments the R.I.C and The War of Independence, The Shannon Scheme, Cement Factory, Irish Wire and Ranks, Sporting and Social Activities, Schools, Street Scenes and Architectural Images. This Exhibition will be displayed using multi play projector technology giving a unique feel to this Exhibit, this is in keeping with Franz Sebastian Haselbeck’s own personal ethos of embracing the latest technologies available to work and display Artistry.

Exhibition at no 1.Pery Square Hotel, georgian Quarter, Limerick.

Saturday 14th September 2013 from 10am-6pm.

Presentation on the works commencing at 4:15pm.

THE PHOTOgRAPHY OF FRAnz SEBASTIAn HASELBECk (1885-1973)

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ROCHE’S HAngIng gARDEnS

In the early 19th century, long before exotic fruits and vegetables were common place in supermarkets, long before supermarkets for that matter, William Roche, a banker, struck on the idea to build his own garden in the city. This was a marvel of innovation. He constructed greenhouses, where he grew the most exotic fruits and vegetables imaginable at the time, including oranges, pineapples and grapes. This talk will tell of the life of William Roche and his famed gardens.

SHAROn SLATER LIMERICk’S LIFE (CREATOR)LECTURE AnD PRESEnTATIOn BY

Venue: no 1 Pery Square 1:45pm 1hour Free event: donations welcome

Limited capacity, arrive early. Restricted accessibility, no wheelchair access

FAIRTRADE LIMERICkCome and learn what Fairtrade is all about. See where some of our most popular Fairtrade foods are grown. You might even win some delicious Fairtrade produce!

Venue: Former Ferguson’s Chemist, O’Connell Street 12 - 4pmChild-friendly Wheelchair accessible

THE PHOTOgRAPHY OF FRAnz SEBASTIAn HASELBECk (1885-1973)

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DAMIEn O’BRIEn READIng

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FORgOTTEn SkILLS

Meet master craftsmen and women at their work in the grounds of the Hunt Museum. They may even let you try your hand at their skills! A great opportunity to purchase top quality hand-crafted items.

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Venue: Hunt Museum, Rutland Street. The Captain’s Room and the gardens 10am-4pm For demonstration highlight times, see Forgotten Skills programme, available at the Hunt Museum on the day.

- Wheelchair accessibility

DOLAn’S gIgDoors open: 8pm til late Venue: Dolan’s Warehouse, Dock Road Fee: €5 Booking: Dolan’s website or tickets on the doorwww.dolans.ie

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A selection of documentary and animation short film will be screened as part of Elemental. Supported by The Irish Film Board.

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SHORT FILMDOCUMEnTARY & AnIMATIOn

FORgOTTEn SkILLS

Venue: 69 O’Connell St 10-11:30am Free event Wheelchair accessible

kA-LEI-DO-SCOPE IIPHOTOgRAPHIC ExHIBITIOn An exhibition of work from a collaboration between Limerick ballet group just Breathing and Abercrombie Photography. ka-lei-do-scope II has taken snapshots from famous ballets and reworked them by drawing inspiration from locations in and around the Limerick area. Venue: Dr john’s, 31 Thomas Street

Running throughout the festivalLimited accessibilityChild-friendly: during the day

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InVITIng THE WORLDFOR TEA

This is a fun, inclusive take on the Irish love of tea. We’re not unique in this. Chinese, Polish, Russians, Indians and so many other nationalities in between have a huge love of tea and so we are sending an invite for all and sundry to join us for a fund-raising event in the heart of Limerick city at the Milk Market. Well, you have to have milk with your tea. MC and dance coach extraordinaire for the day will be Myles Breen.

All profits go to Special Olympics Ireland

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Venue: The Milk Market Doors open 12noon Starts 1pm Finishes 3pm Fee: €5 inc booking feeBooking: advance registration is essential. See elementalfestival.com to register Child-friendly Wheelchair accessible

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Elemental is underpinned by a green ethos. We want to make it easy for you to do your part to keep the festival, and the city, clean and green. Here are some simple steps to think about while you are enjoying the festival:

gREEnIng THE FEST

- Take the bus or your bike instead of the car.- keep an eye out for the ‘STOP food waste’ campaign in cafes and restaurant. - Only order what you really need and finish what you do order.- Avail of the segregated litter units located throughout the festival.

- Take part in the upcycling workshops, seedbomb installation and Fairtrade demonstration stands.- Check out the anti-litter mascots and follow their advice on keeping your city clean.

WILDROUTES BOxES BIODIVERSECITY The Wildroutes project has been running since 2011 as a long-term, socially-engaged art project, to promote and raise public awareness of urban ecology and biodiversity in the city. The long-term aim is to see Limerick as a biophilic city, where nature is encouraged into the urban area to create a healthier ecosystem for all inhabitants.Bug boxes are made from found materials, repurposed to create a place in which small invertebrates such as bees and other insects can hibernate or gestate over winter. The natural habitat and populations of these creatures is in decline globally and so it is important to allow a space for them in our city, as they are essential for a healthy, functional ecosystem.

See how many bug boxes you can find around the city during Elemental!www.wildroutes.weebly.com and find on Facebook for more info and images 17

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LIVE TATTOOIng DEMOnSTRATIOn

TATTOO STUDIO BY BULLMAn’S Tattoo artist Paul Bullman will be creating a single

piece of work from start to finish, in a somewhat unorthodox location!Time: 12pm-2pm Venue: See facebook for details

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Music generation Limerick City brings singers and choirs from across the city to record a special rendition of a well known song.

All are welcome to join in and be part of the largest single performance of the Elemental Arts and Culture Festival. The resulting film will be premiered on Friday 20 September, as part of a free gala event at the Lime Tree to mark the launch of Music generation in Limerick .

Venue: The Milk Market 12.15pm-12.45pm Wheelchair accessible

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THE WOnDERFUL WORLD OF jACOB STACk

THAnk YOUA SPECIAL

Elemental 2013 is honoured this year to feature the work of jacob Stack. jacob will lend his creative talent to the festival programme and promotional material for the festival. jacob, a native of Donegal and Limerick School of Art and Design graduate has created a host of wonderful characters which we like to think adds a touch of magic to Elemental. jACOBSTACk.nET

Dominique BouchardHelen O’DonnellTara DoolanDavid O’Brien Patricia RobertsLaura RyanEmma FisherMyles BreenDavid & nora McCaffreyMike Finnjess O’Connornadine ButteryMolly LynchTim kellyDolores O’MearaAlison godfrey, guineys Limerick

Fionagh Ryan, Ryan’s jewellersLily McgrathPius Mcgrath SrEmma Hyde kellyWiddesses ChemistMargaret Fergusonkeane’s jewellersPatricia Haselbeck gerry StembridgeLouise Donlonjohn greenwoodRichard Lynch ilovelimerick.comBoris HunkaColm O’BrienFitto cafeO&F caffe

ImasaEric O’neillFranklin’s Shoe RepairsSage cafeEddie RocketsImage nowOlivia Leahynick RyanIrish Film BoardFranciscan FriaryMario Beckzeb MoorePaul Bolandjay kavanaghRichard Maguirenigel DugdaleO’Mahony’s Booksellers

Helen Carey LCgAAoibheann McCarthy LCgADolan’sBillie just BillieCillian FlynnSimon DonnellyAlan DonnellyDave Curtin, (Brainstorm Design)Hugh Flannery, (SnAP)Sheila Deegan & the Arts Office‘joseph’ And all our performers and volunteers

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