7 Things to do this week...
1 ORANGE TIE BALL: Orange is the new black as the Orange Tie Ball makes its return to Gorey as doors open at 7 p.m. at the Ashdown Park Hotel on Saturday, November 9. All are welcome to come along and give something back to this popular cause which aims to encourage people to ask for help. The annual charity event for Cycle Against Suicide is in its fifth year and this year will see entertainment including music from the Pearls, with a special nod to the ongoing Gorey 400 celebrations as well. Tickets are €50 each or €45 for a table of ten, and organisers are expecting a full house on the night. Local photographer Joe Dixon from Gorey said that the people of Wexford have supported a large number of Cycle Against Suicide events over the years and he expects this year’s Orange Tie Ball to be the best one yet. The Orange Tie Ball will begin with a prosecco reception at 7 p.m. with the big event starting at 8 p.m. and all are welcome to attend. For more information on the event or for tickets, visit cycleagainstsuicide.com or contact Joe Dixon on 087 3389449. 2 DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN: Broadway’s longest running one man comedy show is set to make its Wexford debut on Saturday night as ‘Defending the Caveman’ takes to the stage at the National Opera House. Using psychology, sociology and plain old observational comedy, Defending the Caveman highlights the battle of the sexes – the stereotypical and yet, undisputedly true differences between men and women. Why do men greet each other with insults? Why does it take women so long to get ready? Starring comedian Tom O’Mahony, it looks set to be a hoot! Tickets are priced at €25 and are available from www. nationaloperahouse.ie. 3 SECRET SINGERS CONCERT: Wexford Arts Centre is delighted to present The Secret Singers on Friday night at 8 p.m. The group includes performers of all ages and levels, some of whom have never sung in public before or haven’t sung since childhood. The show will feature a range of much loved songs from different genres including folk, country and pop and there will also be special guest artists. Tickets are €12. 4 FUN RUN: The Riverchapel Community Complex 5K fun run takes place on Sunday, with registration from 11.30 a.m. and the race beginning at 12 noon. It will be timed with all participants receiving medals but there will be prizes for first, second and third male and female. There will be finger food and refreshments and all are welcome. Entry is €8 for a student, €15 per adult and €40 for a family and money raised goes to the development of the community centre. 5 JOHNNY MCEVOY CONCERT: An evening with Johnny McEvoy concert takes place at St Michael’s Theatre in New Ross this Friday. McEvoy has always been highly acclaimed for his excellent shows and his recent nationwide concert tour received a huge response from his legion of fans. This nostalgic evening of ‘Song and Story’ features all of Johnny’s many hit songs, plus some songs from his new album which is sure to delight the audience. Tickets are selling fast so call the box office on 051 421255 to get your ticket for a great night’s entertainment. 6 THE MEMORY OF WATER: Bunclody/ Kilmyshall Drama Group presents The Memory of Water at Bunclody Golf and Fishing Club from November 12-16 nightly at 8 p.m. The Memory of Water is a comedy written by English playwright Shelagh Stephenson and was first staged at Hampstead Theatre in 1996. It won the 2000 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy. Bunclody/Kilmyshall Drama Group was re-formed in 1998 under the guidance of the late Fr. Francis Stafford, and has competed each year since on the Amateur Drama Circuit. 7 CASH RETURNS: Following an incredible show in The Crown Live last year, Europe’s number one Johnny Cash and June Carter tribute show returns to the Wexford venue this Saturday night. Known for their authenticity, incredible vocals and electric stage presence, Cash Returns have been hailed by many as the most exciting tribute to the man in black around. While you may not get to see Johnny Cash himself, this may be the next best thing! Featuring a string of all his greatest hits, this is a must see for any fan of the country legend. Tickets for the show are priced at €20 and are available from www. crownbar.ie and ticketweb. The event is strictly over 18s and doors open at 9 p.m. sharp.