Arena With Seán Rocks

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    On Monday's Programme

    This week's Classic Movie is 'The Thing' from 1982 starring Kurt Russell. We also discuss the book 'Soul Train' by Questlove, lead singer of iconic hip-hop band The Roots.

    The book 'New Planet Cabaret' was launched on Friday November 22nd at The Gutter Bookshop on Cow's Lane in Dublin.

    The book is the result of Arena's on-air Creative Writing Course which ran from December 2012 to June 2013. The Publishers are New Island Books and the Editor is Dave Lordan, who also co-ordinated the course.

    All proceeds from the sale of New Planet Cabaret go to the Writers In Schools project which supports young writers.

    Arena Wednesday 11 September 2013

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    Arena Wednesday 11th September 2013

    Arena Wednesday 11th September 2013

    Daily arts and popular culture show.

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    War Horse - Bord Gais Energy Theatre

    War Horse - Bord Gais Energy Theatre

    Evelyn O'Rourke reports from the Bord Gais Energy Theatre where 'War Horse' will be staged in From March 26th 2014. The website for further information is www.bordgaisenergytheatre.ie.

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    Iarla O'Lionaird

    Iarla O'Lionaird

    Iarla O'Lionaird will perform Iomas - 'Intuition' with the RTE Concert Orchestra on Thursday September 12th at Dublin's National Concert Hall. The websites for further information are www.rte.ie/co and www.nch.ie. Iarla O'Lionaird joins Seán Rocks

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    The Story of the Celts - Stair na gCeilteach

    The Story of the Celts - Stair na gCeilteach

    Darach O'Tuarisg on 'Stair na gCeilteach' which is on September 13th & 14th at 9pm at the Quarry, Furnace Road, Camus, Connemara. Tickets are free but must be reserved by contacting fibinteo@gmail.com or by calling 091 593823.

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    Hard Working Class Heroes - Daithí O'Dronaí

    Hard Working Class Heroes - Daithí O'Dronaí

    Daithí O'Dronaí with 'Chameleon Life' from his Arena session in July 2013. Daithí will perform at this year's Hard Working Class Heroes Festival in October - www.hwch.net for full details.

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    Live Music - Nigel Mooney

    Live Music - Nigel Mooney

    Nigel Mooney, accompanied by Johny Taylor performs his version of 'Danny Boy'. Nigel Mooney's latest album is 'The Bohemian Mooney' and his website is www.nigelmooney.com.

    Presenter: Seán Rocks

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