The Creative Well presents Creating Space, an exhibition of works from The Open Studio, at the Riverbank Arts Centre from 12 January to 16 February 2019.

The Creative Well arts and wellbeing project has run Open Studio at the Riverbank Arts Centre for the past five years facilitating an inclusive space for adults interested in visual art.

At the weekly sessions, an experienced facilitator has been on hand to support participants to follow their own creative journey and work in whatever experimental ways they wish and attend when their schedule allows.

The title of this exhibition is “Creating Space” as the participants feel that Open Studio has done just that to practice and now showcase their artwork.

The Creative Well visual arts programme of work aims to build and support wellbeing and rich life
experiences by encouraging adults to engage with their creativity through visual art.

In a friendlysocial space, people with all levels of abilities and life experiences are welcome providing
opportunities for everyone from complete beginners, to practicing artists and all in between.

Official opening Saturday 12th January at 3pm. All Welcome.

The Creative Well is supported by Kildare County Council Arts Service through its Arts, Health and Wellbeing programme, the HSE and the Arts Council.

Confirmed Participants:
Johnny Tierney
Lyn B Worrall
John Uhlemann
More to follow

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The Féile Bríde will once again be taking place this year in Kildare Town from January 31st to February 9th☘️

This will be the festival’s 27th year, where the legacy of St Brigid of Kildare is celebrated annually.

The week will be filled with cross weaving, music, workshops, Celtic lectures, exhibitions and more!

We are delighted to announce that we have invited the Kildare Chinese Cultural Association to perform in Whitewater shopping Centre on Saturday February 2nd as part of the Chinese New Year Celebrations. Chinese New Year begins on 5th February 2019 and is celebrated by a quarter of the world’s population.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness the traditional Chinese Lion Dance as well as other performances arranged by the Kildare Chinese Cultural Association.
Join us for a fun afternoon to celebrate the Chinese New Year and show a warm welcome to this active group in our community. We will also have face painting available so that children big & small can join in the festivities!

The performers have also offered to visit some of our tenants to bring them good fortune for the year ahead so watch out for any wandering lions on your visit!

Then on Sunday we will continue the Eastern theme offering shoppers an opportunity to learn the art of Origami in the Sports Lounge.

Be sure to note these dates in your diary & spend a while enjoying some retail therapy as well as enjoying these colourful celebrations!

With over 70 stores including a six screen cinema, & 16 eateries now including Milano, Nandos, Chopped, Fujiyama on The Avenue & an impressive food court Whitewater Shopping Centre is the perfect destination for all the Family.

Whitewater Shopping Centre has everything you need to celebrate & spoil your loved one this Valentine’s Day.
On February 14^th Valentine’s Day is that special time to let your loved ones know just how much you care. The perfect Valentine’s gift may be a romantic meal, a trip to the cinema, a fun family day out or a more traditional gift of jewelry, perfume, chocolates or beautiful lingerie. You will be spoiled for choice at Whitewater this year. With Milano, Nandos, Fujiyama on The Avenue , Subway on Cutlery Road & the expansive food court you could plan the perfect date, shop for that special gift, enjoy a bite to eat & finish with a romantic movie.
As February 14^th falls on a Thursday this year, Valentine’s Day will be celebrated throughout the weekend. Pop in & enjoy some retail therapy with your loved ones , have a bite to eat & enjoy the live entertainment .
As shoppers make their way around the shopping centre they might even be treated to a rose from some very special staff who will dress to impress for Valentine’s Day compliments of Sixth Sense !
Saturday February 9th we continue to celebrate the Chinese New Year with a fabulous performance from Chinese Lion Dance Ireland & then on Sunday 10th February we will have the amazing Kilcullen Gospel choir here to serenade the customers! The following Sunday February 17^th the wonderful Newbridge Gospel Choir will have you tapping your feet while on Saturday 16th the local Jam Music School will  keep us in rhythm. Indeed throughout the whole of February we hope to lift everyone’s spirits with live entertainment & have invited collections & information stands for local charities & groups who look after the needs of those less fortunate.

Don’t forget that if you just can’t decide on the right gift for that special person you can always get a Whitewater gift card so your loved one choose something that they really want!

Commenting on St. Valentine’s Day at Whitewater Shopping Centre, Centre Manager Ingrid Ryan noted:- ““St. Valentine’s Day always feels like the official start of Spring! This year, Whitewater is delighted to mark the occasion and be part of the celebrations by offering lots of treats, and free entertainment to our customers over the weekend. We hope all our customers get to feel pampered and loved, both at home and in Whitewater this weekend.”