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Longer Term events/exhibitions etc Currently Running
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2nd January
2012
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Christmas at Beamish - A whole
season of Christmas festivities at Beamish sees The Town and Pit Village
taking on a festive feel with period decorations from the early 1900s.
There will be traditional entertainment and, at weekends, Father Christmas in
his cosy fireside grotto and our real outdoor ice rink in the Pit Village.
It's how every Christmas ought to be!
There is no extra charge for this event, admission is included in the regular
museum entry price.
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Beamish Museum
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8th January
2012
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York Minster - Christmas
Unwrapped.
Discover how York Minster prepares for, and celebrates Christmas, while
unveiling the symbolism and practices behind the season.
In the Undercroft Museum
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York
Minster
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22nd January
2012
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William Etty: Art and
Controversy.
The life and works of William Etty R.A. (1787-1849), one of Britain's most
significant yet controversial artists, is explored in this groundbreaking
exhibition.
The exhibition offers the first comprehensive reassessment of Etty's in over
50 years. Crucially, it explores Etty's equivocal status, from stalwart of
the Royal Academy - elected to be an Academician ahead of John Constable - to
being exiled from the artistic elite for what was seen as a 'perverse'
passion for the voluptuousness of the female nude.
The exhibition includes more than 100 works, from the sensitive delicate
studies the artist made in the life class, to ambitious, richly coloured
historical canvases.
Four themes are explored, all central to Etty's artistic practice. Art and
Controversy focuses on his ambitious historical, literary and
mythological works; Etty and the Masters reassesses his 'memorials' to
the Old Masters; The Life Class highlights his interest in the Nude
and studies he made at the Royal Academy and finally Portraiture,
which features the portraits by the artist of his friends and York
acquaintances, together with major metropolitan commissions.
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York Art Gallery
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28th January
2012
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The Art of Advertising: Posters
& Paintings by Royal Academy Artists 1924.
In 1924 the London, Midland & Scottish Railway Company took on the
emerging specialism of graphic design, asking: can fine artists create
successful posters?
By commissioning paintings from Royal Academy artists and reproducing them as
posters, the campaign - suggested by noted poster artist Norman Wilkinson -
aimed to raise the company's profile by aligning them with "all that
is good in British Art".
Many of the original paintings and posters can be seen alongside other works
by the artists, in The Art of Advertising: Posters & Paintings by
Royal Academy Artists in the National Railway Museum's new gallery.
This exhibition will look at how far the Royal Academicians adapted their
usual styles to the LMS commission and how successful the resulting posters
are.
Featuring work by:
Maurice Grieffenhagen
Julius Olsson
Frederick Cayley Robinson
William Orpen
Stanhope Alexander Forbes
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The Art Gallery
National Railway Museum
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4th February
2012
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York's loudest, wackiest panto
returns for it's 33rd year - Berwick Kaler in The York Family Robinson
Written by Berwick Kaler. Directed by Berwick Kaler and Damian Cruden.
From York to Whitby and then on to Australia, but will the comically
dysfunctional "York Family Robinson" ever reach their final
destination?
Join them as they challenge the world's most treacherous waters in a
desperate attempt to find the only living link with the beginning of time.
Laugh yourself silly as they encounter dastardly fey pirates and find
themselves shipwrecked on No Man's Land (inhabited solely by beautiful girls
- well, until they're joined by the dame!).
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York Theatre Royal
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5th February
2012
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Hiver 1911 - A Centenary
Celebration Exhibition.
An evening dress by the French designer, Madame Paquin, labelled 'Hiver
1911'. The story behind this rare and interesting dress will be told. Part of
the Paquin archive is held by the Fashion Museum, Bath. The curator Rosemary
Harden, an expert on Paquin, will give a lecture here on this remarkable
designer.
There will also be an explanation about the conservation necessary for this
fragile gown to be displayed for the first time. It was donated by Lady
Danesfort in 1963.
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The
Bowes Museum
Barnard Castle
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To 11th March
2012
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Dutch Landscapes: Paintings from
the Royal Collection Exhibition.
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The
Bowes Museum
Barnard Castle
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To
15th April
2012
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Games People Play.
This small exhibition, curated by members of the community, shows the games
people have played over the years and the way these have been depicted by
artists.
Community groups from around York have worked with curators, artists and
creative writers to interpret images and objects from York Museums Trust's
collections.
Many of the images can be used to reflect on broader issues from the times in
which they were made.
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York Art Gallery
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Future Events and Attractions |
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27th December
2011 -
2nd January
2012
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Stuck for something to do this
Christmas? - The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has the answer!
If you're feeling a little chilly this winter, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
has plenty to warm your spirit. Step aboard and embark on a journey deep into
the heart of the North York Moors, where you will be transported back to an
era where magnificent steam engines ruled the railways.
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is open from Tuesday 27th December until
Monday 2nd January for fun days out for all the family. Start your journey at
Pickering and discover the history of the Railway in the visitor centre. Head
into the North York Moors and relive the magic of Harry Potter and Heartbeat
with a visit to Goathland our celebrity station; before walking to Grosmont
to work off that Christmas stuffing along the rail trail.
Why not indulge in a delicious warming hot chocolate or tuck into some
scrumptious Yorkshire Fayre at one of our station tea rooms along the line.
Services run each day from the 27th December to 2nd January. The first train
leaves Pickering at 10.30, with the last train departing at 15.30. At
Grosmont, the first train leaves at 11.00, with the last train departing at
15.00. All services call at Pickering, Levisham, Goathland and Grosmont. A
special request can be made to the guard to stop at Newtondale Halt.
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway
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2012
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1st January
2012
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Catterick Bridge Races
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Catterick
Racecourse
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3rd January
2012
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'Tea & A Tale on Tour' - Tea & A Tale has been so successful in
Malton, we decided to take it out to the villages. What better time to do it
than around Christmas, so we can read seasonal stories in December and ghost
stories in January!
Tea is served at 7.00 pm
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Amotherby Village Hall
'Tea & A Tale on Tour'
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4th January
2012
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YAS Free Public Star Party - YAS
Free Public Star Party on the Knavesmire. From 7pm till late, weather
permitting.
We will be there, even if it rains, for about half an hour for a chat.
Observe through our telescopes, or feel free to bring your own along for help
and advice if needed.
Objects on show should include: the Moon, planets, star clusters, and
galaxies.
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Knavesmire
York Astronomical Society
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4th January
2012
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Café Scientifique - Café Scientifique is a place where, a cup of
coffee or a glass of wine in your hand, you can come to explore the latest
ideas in science and technology. Meetings take place in cafes, bars,
restaurants and even theatres, but always outside a traditional academic
context. No previous scientific training or knowledge is required.
Today - 'Living on the edge of space' with Speaker : David Coulthard
MBE. Department of Physics, The University of York.
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City Screen Cinema
Café
Scientifique
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4th January
2012
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'Tea & A Tale on Tour' - Tea & A Tale has been so successful in
Malton, we decided to take it out to the villages. What better time to do it
than around Christmas, so we can read seasonal stories in December and ghost
stories in January!
Tea is served at 7.00 pm
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Hinderwell Village Hall
'Tea & A Tale on Tour'
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5th January
2012
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The Black Swan Folk Club present -
Miranda Sykes & Rex Preston
Best known as the third member of Show Of Hands, Miranda has a solo
repertoire of contemporary and narrative songs that showcase her rich,
spine-tingling vocals and strident yet sensitive double bass playing. She has
recently teamed up with virtuoso mandolin player Rex, whose style and
fluidity augment the songs beautifully.
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8.00 pm
Black Swan,
Peasholme Green
B.S.F.C.
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5th January
2012
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'Tea & A Tale on Tour' - Tea & A Tale has been so successful in
Malton, we decided to take it out to the villages. What better time to do it
than around Christmas, so we can read seasonal stories in December and ghost
stories in January!
Tea is served at 7.00 pm
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Terrington Village Hall
'Tea & A Tale on Tour'
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6th January
2012
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York Minster - Solemn Eucharist
for the Feast of the Epiphany.
The Christmas season continues with this celebration of the visit of the Wise
Men to the child Jesus. 5.15 pm
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York
Minster
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6th January
2012
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York Astronomical Society
presentation - Soviet Space Myths and Legends by Martin Dawson.
Every family, government, company have dark secrets hidden in dusty cellars
and the Soviet Space Programme is no exception!
Was Yuri Gagarin seen off? Were the Soviets racing the USA to the Moon, how
many died in the race for space and what were they really thinking about?
These and more stories - some harrowing - will be recounted by Martin Dawson,
YAS, MSS and BIS. 8.00 pm
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Denham Room
Priory St Centre
Priory Street
York Astronomical Society
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6th January
2012
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Ryedale Festival present The
Benyounes Quartet - 'Twelfth Night Concert.'
Programme -
Mozart String Quartet in G Major K.387
Ravel String Quartet in F
Mendelssohn String Quartet in A Minor Op.13
The members of the award winning Beyounes Quartet met at the Royal Northern
College of Music in 2007 and have appeared in concert throughout Europe
forging a reputation as one of the finest string quartets to have emerged in
recent years. In their first visit to the Ryedale Festival they perform three
masterpieces of the quartet repertoire. 7.30 pm
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St Michael's Church
Malton
Ryedale
Festival
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7th January
2012
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York Book Fair - General
antiquarian and secondhand books often with maps and prints.
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York Racecourse
York
Book Fair
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7/8th January
2012
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Dramatic Combat School! - Join Dr. Ian Stapleton at York's Guildhall on a 6 day
accredited course, learning three styles of historical combat technique, and
how to use them for full dramatic effect. Spread over three weekends and
leading to an accredited qualification; nationally recognised within the
Theatre and Film industry.
Places are limited, pre-booking is essential, please call 01904 615505. Participants
must be available to attend all 6 sessions. Sat 7th, Sun 8th, Sat 14th, Sun
15th, Sat 21st & Sun 22nd January
10.00 am - 5.00 pm
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The Guildhall
Dramatic
Combat School!
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8th January
2012
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Yorkshire Philosophical Society - Promoting
the understanding of science for over 180 years.
Lecture Programme 2011/12 - this afternoon - The Magic of Magnetic
Liquids. A Christmas Family Lecture by Professor Kevin O'Grady & Mr
Ian Helliwell, Department of Physics, University of York.
This talk starts at 2.30pm. For more information please call 01904 656713.
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Tempest Anderson Hall
Yorkshire Museum
Yorkshire
Philosophical Society
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9th January
2012
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The York Artworkers Association -
The York Artworkers is an eclectic association of craftsmen, artists,
conservators, academics and others who share a serious interest in the design
of buildings, interiors and landscapes. Members represent architectural
craftsmanship, other applied arts, fine arts, architecture and conservation.
We welcome not only practitioners in these fields but anyone keen to broaden
and share their knowledge.
2011/12 Talks - Mini talks.
This popular format allows several of our own members to tell us a little
about their work, their passions or their inspiration. The talks cover a wide
range of topics and offer an insight into the sometimes hidden talents
amongst our membership. Talk starts at 7.30 pm
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Jacob's Well
Trinity Lane
Micklegate
York Artworkers
Association
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9th January
2012
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Helmsley Decorative And Fine Arts
Society present A Lecture by Clare Lilley on Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
Clare Lilley holds a degree in Art History from Manchester University. She
has lead responsibility for exhibitions and projects, the collection, education
and public engagement, and marketing. This lecture will cover the history of
the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and the Bretton Estate and will describe the
breadth and concept of its work.
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7.30 pm
Helmsley Arts Centre
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10th January
2012
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Yorkshire Philosophical Society - Promoting
the understanding of science for over 180 years.
Lecture Programme 2011/12 - tonight - Excavations at Blossom Street and
Roman settlement beyond the colonia. A lecture by Ian Milsted, Field
Officer, York Archaeological Trust.
This talk starts at 7.30pm. For more information please call 01904 656713.
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Tempest Anderson Hall
Yorkshire Museum
Yorkshire
Philosophical Society
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10th January
2012
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'Tea & A Tale on Tour' - Tea & A Tale has been so successful in
Malton, we decided to take it out to the villages. What better time to do it
than around Christmas, so we can read seasonal stories in December and ghost
stories in January!
Tea is served at 7.00 pm
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Husthwaite Village Hall
'Tea & A Tale on Tour'
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11th January
2012
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Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens 2012
Workshop Series - We have some fantastic workshops for you this year at
Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens. All courses include coffee and biscuits and the
opportunity to look at books and leaflets of interest. ALL WORKSHOPS INCLUDE
GARDEN ENTRY. Pre-booking is Essential.
Today - Growing Vegetables (Part 1) with Tony Chalcraft.
An introductory session for those wanting to learn more about the basics of
vegetable growing. The workshop covers: 20 or so main crops and how easy or
difficult they are to grow.
Vegetable families and the basics of rotation
What to consider when planning on improving a vegetable garden
Looking after the soil
Sowing and planting techniques
Principles’ of pest and disease control
Runs from 10.00 am to 12 noon.
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Stillingfleet
Lodge Gardens
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11th January
2012
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'Tea & A Tale on Tour' - Tea & A Tale has been so successful in
Malton, we decided to take it out to the villages. What better time to do it
than around Christmas, so we can read seasonal stories in December and ghost
stories in January!
Tea is served at 7.00 pm
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Barton-le-Willows Village Hall
'Tea & A Tale on Tour'
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12th January
2012
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British Music Society of York
presents - James Turnbull (oboe, cor anglais) and Craig White (piano)
playing -
Britten - Two Insect Pieces: Grasshopper; The Wasp
Poulenc - Oboe Sonata
Vaughan Williams Six Studies in English Folk Song (cor anglais and
piano)
Edward Longstaff - Aegeus
Finzi, arr. Ferguson - Interlude
Johann Kalliwoda - Morceau de salon, Op. 228
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Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall
University of York
British Music Society of York
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12th January
2012
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The Black Swan Folk Club present -
Singers & Musicians Night
All acoustic performers are made welcome, and listeners besides, at our
popular Open House session. The more the merrier, so do come along.
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8.00 pm
Black Swan,
Peasholme Green
B.S.F.C.
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12th January
2012
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Catterick Bridge Races
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Catterick
Racecourse
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12th January
2012
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'Tea & A Tale on Tour' - Tea & A Tale has been so successful in
Malton, we decided to take it out to the villages. What better time to do it
than around Christmas, so we can read seasonal stories in December and ghost
stories in January!
Tea is served at 7.00 pm
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Whixley Village Hall
'Tea & A Tale on Tour'
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13th January
2012
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York Barbican presents - A Johann
Strauss Gala.
Strauss The Tritsch Tratsch Polka, The Blue Danube Waltz, Radetzky March,
Die Fledermaus Overture, Wiener Blut, Voices of Spring, Thunder and Lightning
Polka, Pizzicato Polka, Perpetuum Mobile, The Laughing Song from Die
Fledermaus
The acclaimed Johann Strauss Dancers and Orchestra return with an enchanting
new show for 2012, as the stage is set for the magic of their Viennese Ball.
Directed from the violin in the traditional Viennese manner by David Juritz.
With sparkling soprano Amy Freston and the Johann Strauss Dancers in glorious
costumes of the period.
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York Barbican
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14th January
2012
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YORK OPEN STUDIOS WORKSHOPS 2012 -
York Open Studios are once again holding a series of workshops run by some of
our artists at York Art Gallery. The artists will be sharing their own skills
and enthusiasm, giving you hands-on experience of working with their
particular medium. No art training is necessary, but we do suggest everyone
brings an apron.
Today -
10.30 am - 12.30 pm Milena Dragic - Linocut Printing
2.00 - 4.00 pm Richard Mackness - Sculpture
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York Art Gallery
YOS Workshops
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14th January
2012
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York Georgian Society - York
Georgian Society was founded in 1939 to promote the preservation and care of
Georgian buildings in and around York, England, while fostering the study and
appreciation of them. It is the second oldest society outside London devoted
to the Georgian era. The Society's remit extends beyond architecture and the
crafts associated with building to include the arts, culture and society of
the period from 1660, the year of George I's birth, to 1837, the year of
William IV's death.
YGS lecture - Tate Wilkinson’s ‘Monarchy’: The Yorkshire Theatre
Circuit 1766–1803 with Ian Small, research student, University of York, and
former Headmaster of Bootham School. 2.30 pm
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Dianne Willcocks
Lecture Theatre
(DG/017)
De Grey Court
York St. John University
York Georgian
Society
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14th January
2012
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Wetherby Races - Yorkshire's
premier National Hunt Racecourse presents Feature Raceday
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Wetherby Racecourse
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14th January
2012
2011
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Edwina Hayes in Concert - A
special performance from the acoustic folk singer and songwriter, with
support from Rosie Doonan. 7.00 pm
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Nunnington
Hall
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14th January
2012
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The Searchers - They’re back - by popular
demand!
The distinctive jangling sound of the twelve string guitar and the rich
harmonies embellishing their immaculate vocals have, without doubt, assured
The Searchers of a lasting place in the history of popular music. The
Searchers love of performing is evident in their fantastic live shows as they
include all those wonderful hits such as Sweets For My Sweet, Needles And
Pins, Don’t Throw Your Love Away and countless more from the golden era
of music.
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Pocklington Arts Centre
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14th January
2012
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The Mersey Makers - The Mersey
Makers present a Tribute to the sound of the 60s Mersey Era performing songs
by The Beatles, The Searchers, Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Merseybeats,
The Swinging Blue Jeans, Billy J Kramer & the Dakotas, and many more of
the great band of the 60s.
Hits include: From Me to You, I Want to Hold Your Hand, Tired of Waiting,
Needles and Pins, Glad all Over, You Really Got Me and much much more...
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7.30 pm
Helmsley Arts Centre
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15th January
2012
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YORK OPEN STUDIOS WORKSHOPS 2012 -
York Open Studios are once again holding a series of workshops run by some of
our artists at York Art Gallery. The artists will be sharing their own skills
and enthusiasm, giving you hands-on experience of working with their
particular medium. No art training is necessary, but we do suggest everyone
brings an apron.
Today -
10.30 am - 12.30 pm Richard Barnes - Painting
2.00 - 4.00 pm Emily Harvey - Mono Printing
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York Art Gallery
YOS Workshops
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15th January
2012
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Sowerby Music present Ksenija
Sidorova stunning, virtuoso classical accordion.
From dazzling Bach to quirky Berio. Jaw-dropping!
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St. Oswald's Church
Sowerby
Thirsk
Sowerby Music
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17th January
2012
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Yorkshire Museum Curators Talks -
Pickled: The Yorkshire Museum's Spirit Collection. 12.30 pm
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Yorkshire Museum
York
Museums Trust Adult Learning Programme
Opens as pdf file
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17th January
2012
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'Tea & A Tale on Tour' - Tea & A Tale has been so successful in
Malton, we decided to take it out to the villages. What better time to do it
than around Christmas, so we can read seasonal stories in December and ghost
stories in January!
Tea is served at 7.00 pm
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Wetwang Village Hall
'Tea & A Tale on Tour'
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18th January
2012
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Royal Society for the Protection
of Birds (York Group) lecture - "Resplendent Quetzal to Hummingbirds,
Central America" by Ian Newton. 7.30 pm
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Temple Hall
York St. John University
RSPB York
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18th January
2012
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York Concerts present The Sasaki
Trio.
Copland Vitebsk
Shostakovich Piano trio no. 2 in E minor op. 67
Bartok Romanian Folk Dances and Allegro Barbaro
Ravel Piano trio in A minor
Formed while its members were students at the Royal College of Music in
London, the Sasaki Trio is committed to finding the connections between
seemingly incongruous works. Focusing mainly on 20th and 21st-century music,
the trio has performed in venues across London, including a Wigmore Hall
debut in May 2011. The folk music underscoring their programme comes from
Eastern Europe and, in the Ravel trio, from the Basque country.
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Sir Jack Lyons
Concert Hall
UoY
York Concerts
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19th January
2012
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The Black Swan Folk Club present -
Jackie Oates with Karen Tweed
Seven years ago a young Jackie appeared at this club playing with the
Unthanks. She has gone on to become one of the most sought-after singers
around, as a soloist and in collaborations such as The Cecil Sharp Project
and The Imagined Village. For this short tour of small club venues, she is
accompanied by another great musician who is no stranger in these parts,
accordionist Karen Tweed.
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8.00 pm
Black Swan,
Peasholme Green
B.S.F.C.
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19th January
2012
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Tom Russell - Tom Russell is a
master storyteller and Mesabi, his new release, corrals some of the
acclaimed singer-songwriter's most compelling tales to date.
A thread runs through its songs, a zigzagging but determinedly solid line
that connects the perilous bordertown of Juarez, Mexico to the real and faux
glitz of L.A. and the bleak iron range of Minnesota—the Mesabi of the album's
title. The broad landscapes created for Mesabi are inhabited by characters we
all know—Bob Dylan, James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor—and some we may not.
Russell is an outstanding exponent of Americana who simply should not be
missed!
“Tom Russell is Johnny Cash, Jim Harrison and Charles Bukowski rolled into
one. I feel a great affinity with Tom Russell's songs, for he is writing out
of the wounded heart of America.” Lawrence Ferlinghetti (A Coney
Island of the Mind)
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Pocklington Arts Centre
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20th January
2012
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York Astronomical Society
presentation - 'Sun Dials' by David Cook, Harrogate AS.
This talk will cover how sundials work and then show some examples both in
pictures and models. They are not as simple as most people think! 8.00 pm
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Denham Room
Priory St Centre
Priory Street
York Astronomical Society
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20th January
2012
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Catterick Bridge Races
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Catterick
Racecourse
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20th January
2012
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Simon Hoggart: 'Send Up The
Clowns'
An evening of hilarity and astonishment, as Simon Hoggart regales you with
anecdotes from his life in journalism that sparkle with wit and wisdom.
Award winning writer of parliamentary sketches, Simon has been writing for
the Guardian since 1968. He is also wine correspondent and TV Critic for The
Spectator, and regularly contributes to Punch, Cosmopolitan, Vogue, New
Statesman and Oldie. On TV and Radio he has chaired The News Quiz for
twelve years and appears frequently on Grumpy Old Men and Today PM.
Simon will be reading from and talking about his latest book, “Send Up The
Clowns”, which takes us from the departure of Tony Blair to the arrival
of the grumpiest prime minister in recent history, through the expenses
scandal, to the last election and the arrival of a new premiere.
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7.30 pm
Helmsley Arts Centre
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20/21st January
2012
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University of York - Graduation
Ceremonies
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University
of York
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21st January
2012
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York Farmers Market - The York Farmers Market was one of the first to be
established in the north of England in the Autumn of 1999. The success as the
forerunner to this movement in the north has led to a large number of other
markets opening up in the area and, more importantly, created an alternative
source of income to many farmers and producers.
The main benefit of the farmers market here at Murton is that it is all under
cover come rain, snow or high wind with a large private car park adjacent.
There is always seasonal activity and special events at the markets, adding
extra value and interest.
The main principle of the farmers market is that it is local producers
selling fresh quality produce direct to local consumers in an atmosphere
which promotes dialogue and understanding of food production including
environmental and welfare standards. This cuts down food miles and puts money
back into the local economy rather than imported goods.
The market always offers an extensive range of produce including:-
Yorkshire beef, lamb & pork;
Organic vegetables;
Free range chicken & eggs;
Fresh handmade bread & cakes;
Pastries;
Fish;
Sausages;
Soups;
Preserves & much more...
A fantastic choice of fresh quality local produce at very competitive prices
and the benefit of knowing where it's come from and how it's been produced.
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York Auction Centre
Murton, York
York Farmers Market
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21st January
2012
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YORK OPEN STUDIOS WORKSHOPS 2012 -
York Open Studios are once again holding a series of workshops run by some of
our artists at York Art Gallery. The artists will be sharing their own skills
and enthusiasm, giving you hands-on experience of working with their
particular medium. No art training is necessary, but we do suggest everyone
brings an apron.
Today -
10.30 am - 12.30 pm Ben Arnup - Ceramics
2.00 - 4.00 pm Lesley Seeger - Painting
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York Art Gallery
YOS Workshops
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21st January
2012
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'Welcome, Yule!' - Popular choral music from Christmas to Candlemas.
The new, York-based chamber choir, SPECTRUM make their debut performance
under the direction of Minster Organ Scholar, Ben Horden. The Choir will
perform a programme of popular, seasonal, a cappella choral music in York
Minster's spectacular Chapter House. 7.30 pm
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York Minster
'Welcome,
Yule!'
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21st January
2012
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The Academy of St Olave's present
- DELIUS 150th Birthday Concert with music by Frederick Delius , plus friends
and associates.
DELIUS Tone pictures from Florida, France, and Scandinavia
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Overture The Wasps
GRIEG Norwegian Dances
SIBELIUS Valse Triste
ELGAR Chanson de Matin
WARLOCK Capriol Suite
GRAINGER Green Bushes.
8.00 pm
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St Olave's Church
Marygate
Academy
of St Olave's
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22nd January
2012
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Yorkwalk Historical Guided Walking
Tours - The Jewish Heritage Trail.
In connection with World Holocaust Memorial Day. A walk recalling the Jewish
contribution to York's history, visiting sites connected with mediaeval and
modern Jews. Finishing at Clifford's Tower, the site of the dreadful massacre
of the Jews in 1190. Walk starts at 10.30 am
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Yorkwalk
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22nd January
2012
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YORK OPEN STUDIOS WORKSHOPS 2012 -
York Open Studios are once again holding a series of workshops run by some of
our artists at York Art Gallery. The artists will be sharing their own skills
and enthusiasm, giving you hands-on experience of working with their
particular medium. No art training is necessary, but we do suggest everyone
brings an apron.
Today -
10.30 am - 12.30 pm Suzanne Dekker - Glass
2.00 - 4.00 pm Ian Cameron - Bookbinding
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York Art Gallery
YOS Workshops
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22nd January
2012
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Harrogate International Sunday
Series presents - Artur Pizarro, piano.
After winning first place at the Leeds International Pianoforte Competition
in 1990, Artur Pizarro has since taken the world by storm with his
breath-taking performances. Now performing internationally in recital and
chamber music and with the world’s leading orchestras and conductors, he
makes a very welcome return to Harrogate’s stage with a programme that draws
on four of the greatest composers for piano. Growing from Chopin’s ‘miniature
masterpieces’ to the grand splendour of Wagner, Liszt and Rachmaninov, this
thrilling programme is the perfect start to the New Year and a new season.
Chopin 24 Preludes Op. 28
Wagner/Liszt Overture to Tannhauser: Concert Paraphrase
Rachmaninov Sonata No. 2 Op. 36 (1931)
‘Let no one say there is no room for another set of established
masterpieces when the pianist is possessed with this sort of recreative
energy and exuberance.’ Gramophone.
11.00 am
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The Old Swan Hotel
Harrogate
Harrogate
International Sunday Series
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22nd January
2012
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Fortune's Spear: A Biography of a 1920s Fraudster.
Gerard Lee Bevan was the black sheep of one of London's most respectable
banking families. A high-living womaniser and upper class rogue, he exploited
a glittering range of social connections. After a long run of success in City
dealings he perpetrated a massive fraud for which he was eventually jailed.
An extraordinary and compelling true-crime tale rich in early 20th Century
social detail. Followed by tea and book signing at Knipes Hall.
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3.00 pm
Knipes Hall
Helmsley Arts Centre
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23rd January
2012
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University of York Free Public
Lectures - Every term, the University organises free public lectures on a wide
variety of topics and aimed at a general audience. Some require tickets
(available from the Communications Office) but most do not. Where tickets are
needed, this is indicated.
Today - 'The Public Secret' with Speaker: Professor Robert Eaglestone,
Director of the Holocaust Research Centre, Royal Holloway College.
Robert Eaglestone is Professor of Contemporary Literature and Thought at
Royal Holloway College, University of London. He is also Director of the
Holocaust Research Centre. He is one of the UK’s leading academics studying
the legacy of the Holocaust and the Second World War on literature, ethics,
aesthetics and the philosophy of history.
The debate will explore the ‘Public Secret’ – the awareness among
members of the public of atrocities carried out in the Holocaust and more
recent genocides.
The debate will follow an afternoon seminar which is open to members of the
public and A level students.
Holocaust Memorial Day is an international event held in January every
year to mark the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp by
the Soviet army and to remember the victims of the Holocaust. It is also an
occasion to remember the victims of more recent genocides and to make a
personal commitment to challenging all forms of prejudice and intolerance in
our own communities.
Holocaust Memorial Day events are held across the UK and this year, the
University will be hosting a national touring exhibition Portraits for
Posterity in the Ron Cooke Hub Gallery.
Admission by free ticket only, available from www.york.ac.uk/tickets.
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5.30 pm
Room RCH/037
The Ron Cooke Hub
UoY
University
of York Free Public Lectures
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23rd January
2012
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Wetherby Races - Yorkshire's
premier National Hunt Racecourse presents Standard Raceday - Weekday
Racing
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Wetherby Racecourse
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24th January
2012
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Yorkshire Philosophical Society - Promoting
the understanding of science for over 180 years.
Lecture Programme 2011/12 - tonight - Fifty Years of Lasers: Turning light
into matter, from the basics to nuclear fusion and beyond. A lecture by
Dr Nigel Woolsey, The York Plasma Institute, Department of Physics,
University of York.
This talk starts at 7.30pm. For more information please call 01904 656713.
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Tempest Anderson Hall
Yorkshire Museum
Yorkshire
Philosophical Society
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24th January
2012
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York Barbican presents - Thin
Lizzy plus special guests Clutch.
Thin Lizzy is one of rock music’s most recognizable names. The fiery Dublin
band exploded onto the scene with a fresh sound, look and attitude. Lead by
the incomparable Phil Lynott, the band reached many peaks and influenced
generations of musicians with classic tracks such as Jailbreak and The
Boys Are Back In Town.
Twenty five years have passed, the world has changed, but the amazing body of
work that is Thin Lizzy still retains all of its vibrancy and influence.
A new lineup has formed to take Lizzy’s music to a whole new generation of
music fans. Led by alumni Scott Gorham, Brian Downey and Darren Wharton (all
of whom played in Thin Lizzy with Phil Lynott) the stellar lineup is
completed by Guns N Roses Richard Fortus (guitar), Bassist Marco Mendoza
(Whitesnake, Ted Nugent) and The Almighty’s Ricky Warwick on vocals and
guitar.
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York Barbican
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25th January
2012
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Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens 2012
Workshop Series - We have some fantastic workshops for you this year at
Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens. All courses include coffee and biscuits and the
opportunity to look at books and leaflets of interest. ALL WORKSHOPS INCLUDE
GARDEN ENTRY. Pre-booking is Essential.
Today - Growing Vegetables (Part 2) with Tony Chalcraft
An intermediate level workshop for those wanting to get more out of their vegetable
garden throughout the year and successional cropping: The workshop covers:
Planning all year round growing
Vegetable sowing and planting calendar
Crops for successional growing
Crops for over-wintering
Growing under cover (cloches, polytunnels, greenhouses)
Runs from 10.00 am to 12 noon.
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Stillingfleet
Lodge Gardens
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25th January
2012
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University of York Free Public Lectures
- Every term, the University organises free public lectures on a wide variety
of topics and aimed at a general audience. Some require tickets (available
from the Communications Office) but most do not. Where tickets are needed,
this is indicated.
Today - 'Can a robot have an immune system?' with Speaker: Professor
Jon Timmis.
Animals and plants have an immune system to keep them healthy. Robots go
wrong and become "unhealthy" very easily. What would it mean for a
robot, or even a "swarm" of robots, to have an immune system? In
this lecture, we will explore immunity in the natural world and how we might
translate the idea of immunity into robotic systems to allow them to work
even when things might go wrong. Along the way, we will discuss some of the
problems in getting such ideas to work in robots, and demonstrate a few of
the robots we own here at York, including if they behave themselves, some of
our flying robots.
Admission by free ticket only, available from www.york.ac.uk/tickets.
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6.45 pm
Room RCH/037
Ron Cooke Hub
Heslington East
UoY
University
of York Free Public Lectures
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25th January
2012
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YAS Free Public Star Party - YAS
Free Public Star Party on the Knavesmire. From 7pm till late, weather
permitting.
We will be there, even if it rains, for about half an hour for a chat.
Observe through our telescopes, or feel free to bring your own along for help
and advice if needed.
Objects on show should include: the Moon (very briefly as it is setting),
planets (Venus, Uranus and Jupiter), star clusters (Pleiades, Hyades, M35),
nebulae (M1, M42) and galaxies (M31, M110, M33).
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Knavesmire
York Astronomical Society
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25th January
2012
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York Concerts present John Taylor piano.
John Taylor first made his mark on the jazz scene in the 1970s when he
collaborated with the likes of Cleo Laine, Ronnie Scott, Jan Garbarek and
Kenny Wheeler. As a solo performer and with his own trio, John Taylor is at
the pinnacle of his career with a sophisticated and sensitive style that
appeals to lovers of classical and jazz repertoire alike. In this solo
concert he features music by Kenny Wheeler alongside his own pieces and
standards.
‘Taylor played as if the piano were his orchestra, always intriguing and
filled with sumptuous chords, groove-alerting cross-rhythms and nimble lines.
His playing is strikingly original and immediate, as if the piano has
revealed all kinds of secrets to him that are kept from most other musicians.’
Ottowa Citizen
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Sir Jack Lyons
Concert Hall
UoY
York Concerts
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26th January
2012
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The Black Swan Folk Club present -
Chris While
A rare and welcome solo performance by this great singer (“the best in
England” says Eddi Reader) and consummate songwriter. A former member of
The Albion Band, Chris has been in a Folk Award-winning duo with Julie Matthews
since 1997. She also tours with her gifted daughter Kellie and sometimes
takes the role of the late Sandy Denny on stage with Fairport Convention. We
are delighted she is coming to York.
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8.00 pm
Black Swan,
Peasholme Green
B.S.F.C.
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27th January
2012
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York Minster - Hidden Minster
Tours.
Explore the Bell Towers, Masons' Loft or the Five Sisters Window. Our expert
guides will help you discover hidden parts of the Minster.
6.30 pm & 8.00 pm
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York
Minster
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27th January
2012
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York Concerts present Peyee Chen soprano.
Soprano Peyee Chen presents a programme of music for solo voice exploring the
idea of line – vectors, dotted lines, lines that intersect, lines that
vibrate, curves – featuring works by Lucier, Saunders, Pisaro, Weeks, Gee,
and premieres by Scott McLaughlin and Richard Glover.
Peyee Chen specialises in contemporary repertoire and has performed at the
Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival, Late Music in York and the GEMdays
Festival. She studied at Northwestern University, Illinois, and the
University of York and is currently a member of Ergodos Voices and Manchester
Chamber Choir.
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Rymer Auditorium
UoY
York Concerts
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28th January
2012
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Yorkshire Bach Choir present - The
English Golden Age with Byrd Mass a 5 and other English Tudor
music.
No other period of musical history has managed to capture the glorious choral
sonority and colour of the music of later Renaissance with greater success
than William Byrd and his contemporary Thomas Tallis.
We are sure that our audiences will welcome our continued exploration of this
repertoire and the coupling of the great five-part mass with other
large-scale Latin compositions interspersed with more intimate motets. 7.30
pm
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St Michael le Belfrey Church
Yorkshire Bach
Choir
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28th January
2012
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Country Legends - Now celebrating
its 10th year, the Solid Gold Country Legends Show pays homage to the very
best in Country Music. Led by singing stars Jeanne Jordan and B J Thomas,
together with the Outlaw Country Band, they are amongst the finest country
musicians you will ever see. Country Legends brings you the perfect mix of
old and new country hits from the classics of Hank Williams, Patsy Cline and
Tammy Wynette to Garth Brooks, Lady Antebellum and Shania Twain, to name but
a few.
Combine great music with stunning costume changes, a large slice of fun and
an amazingly authentic country barn stage set and you have a great night out.
8.00 pm
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Galtres
Centre
Easingwold
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28th January
2012
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The Milton Rooms presents Music in
the Studio - Me & My Friends.
Presenting an imaginative blend of folk, reggae and old-time roots, Me and My
Friends seamlessly combine disparate styles into an entrancing, delightful,
basking-in-the-sunshine whole. Gentle folk melodies sit alongside syncopated
rhythms from all over, mixing nylon-string guitar, cello, clarinet and
layered vocals in often unusual but always utterly charming ways. These
unlikely crossings are held together by imaginative musicianship, youthful
energy and a heavy dose of blazing sunshine.
Sharing stages with the likes of Jesca Hoop, Alessi's Ark, Hannah Peel and
the Duke Special, and garnering rave reviews all over, the group are sure to
raise a smile, get some hips shaking and leave you feeling revitalised!
7.30 pm
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Milton Rooms
Malton
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29th January
2012
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The Tannahill Weavers.
A dynamic quintet playing traditional Scottish music at its best. The potent
mixture of traditional ballads and fiery instrumentals leaves its audiences
spellbound. As tight and versatile as any band in the Celtic music revival,
the Tannahills can summon rock'n'roll intensity or haunting introspection.
“Over the years the Tannies have been trailblazers for Scottish music, and
their tight harmonies and powerful inventive arrangements have won them fans
from all over the world”. The Desert Shamrack, Scottsdale, AZ
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7.30 pm
Helmsley Arts Centre
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30th January
2012
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University of York Free Public
Lectures - Every term, the University organises free public lectures on a
wide variety of topics and aimed at a general audience. Some require tickets
(available from the Communications Office) but most do not. Where tickets are
needed, this is indicated.
Today - 'Remembering the past: Protecting the future' with Speaker: Dr
Jane Grenville, University of York.
Remembering the past: Protecting the future is part of the University
and City of York’s series of events to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day. It
will be a moving and challenging evening that draws on personal family
history to explore some of the modern day messages to be drawn from the
history of the Holocaust.
The event will include an illustrated talk by University of York
Pro-Vice-Chancellor Dr Jane Grenville whose father escaped from Nazi Germany
on the Kindertransport, klezmer music performances by internationally
renowned clarinettist Lesley Schatzberger and a new drama performance written
and performed by pupils from local schools. The event will conclude with a
candle lighting ceremony.
It will be followed by a reception and a chance to view the Portraits for
Posterity exhibition in addition to a new commission to be screened in
the 360 degree presentation space.
This event is part of the University and City of York’s series of events
to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day, an international event held in January
every year to mark the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration
camp by the Soviet army and to remember the victims of the Holocaust.
Holocaust Memorial Day is also an occasion to remember the victims of more
recent genocides and to make a personal commitment to challenging all forms
of prejudice and intolerance in our own communities.
Admission by free ticket only, available from www.york.ac.uk/tickets.
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6.45 pm
Room RCH/037
Ron Cooke Hub
Heslington East
UoY
University
of York Free Public Lectures
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31st January
2012
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York Museums Trust Adult Learning
Programme - An Introduction to Rocks.
Explore the Yorkshire Museum's collections to find out more about the
wonderful world of rocks. Handle specimens and view their thin sections in
beautiful technicolour to get to grips with basic identifications. Learn more
about how people have used different types of rocks through time, with a
chance to look at artefacts with curator Stuart Ogilvy.
2.00 - 4.00 pm
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Yorkshire Museum
York
Museums Trust Adult Learning Programme
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