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Search Engine and 'What's in
Store?' - Discover the museum's fascinating hidden archive
collections. Visit our new drop-in information centre and special
exhibition area - opening in December 2007. Our first exhibition -
'What's in Store?' - opens on 5 December and will take you on a
whirlwind tour of the treasures in Search Engine. Enjoy ten archive cases
and 200 years of history - from Stephenson's diaries to Jack the station
dog, holiday brochures to Michael Caine |
National Railway
Museum |
To April
2008 |
Cuneo Exhibition -
Discover how the work of influential illustrator and painter Terence Cuneo
captured the mood of 1950s and 1960s Britain and brought to life the
triumphs of the new industrial age. Marvel at the ‘Waterloo Station 1967’
painting - the largest ever painted by Cuneo. This enormous canvas depicts
London’s Waterloo station in the 1960s and is a huge 20 ft x 10 ft! The
painting is being revealed to the nation in 2007 to celebrate the
centenary of his birth |
National Railway
Museum |
To April
2008 |
'Passed as Present' -
Historic works from York Art Gallery's prestigious old master collection
will be paired with pieces by some of the most exciting contemporary
artists in a refreshing new exhibition opening in January 2008.
Passed as Present will bring together historic work from York's
collection - paintings and works on paper -with contemporary pieces from
the Lodeveans collection of international contemporary art. The collection
was put together by a father-and-son team and this will be its first major
public showing.
Pieces dating from as far back as the 14th Century up
to the 19th Century will be compared and contrasted against the modern
pieces to show how themes, techniques and styles compare and contrast -
with some surprising similarities emerging |
York
Art
Gallery |
To 25th August
2008 |
'Surviving Henry - Tudor
Howards on the Block' - Castle Howard is opening for its 2008 season
with a new exhibition, Surviving Henry: Tudor Howards on the Block.
This new exhibition marks the relationship between the Howard family and
one of England’s most notorious monarchs.
Under the glowering image of
Henry VIII (one of Castle Howard’s most celebrated portraits), and in the
shadow of the executioner’s axe, Surviving Henry recounts the topsy-turvy
fortunes of the Howards in the 16th century and beyond.
Castle Howard’s
Curator, Dr Christopher Ridgway said, “By rights the Howards of Castle
Howard should not exist. During the Tudor period the Howard family seemed
bent on self-destruction; time and time again they displeased their
monarchs, and successive members of the family were imprisoned or
beheaded. This exhibition will combine famous portraits and famous
beheadings to tell a tale of danger, intrigue and narrow
survival.”
To accompany this new exhibition, Curator Dr Christopher
Ridgway will be giving an lecture on the evening of 3rd April. This
illustrated lecture will explain in more detail the perilous fortunes of
the Howard family in the 16th and 17th centuries when nearly 50 Howards or
close relatives were imprisoned, beheaded or slain in battle |
Castle
Howard |
15th March
- 27th
April
2008 |
Exhibitions in the Gallery
- Open Season - The Gallery is turned into a studio as four artists make
new work in public. Lyn Wait, Sue Slack, Colin Pearsall and Maria Silman
present work in progress featuring video, painting and installation
| Ryedale
Folk
Museum |
21st March -
6th
April
2008 |
The Mystery Files - a year of
intrigue at the Yorkshire Museum - Crack the mystery of the Middleham
Jewel.....
Murder, bodies, burials and treasure - our museum is full of
mysteries waiting to be investigated.
During 2008 we're inviting
visitors to become detectives in our search for the answers to some
intriguing (and sometimes gory) mysteries….
Each school holiday there
will be a new mystery to solve, using clues and information to be
discovered around the museum. Examine treasures close-up, consult
historical witnesses, speak to experts and use your wit and observational
skills to get to the truth.
Chapter Two: The Body |
Yorkshire
Museum |
29th March -
17th
April
2008 |
The Great Art Show and Auction -
My Minster - a personal reflection
A number of artists, with
association with the Minster, have been invited to contribute a piece of
work for display in the Minster. These are works expressing their personal
response to York Minster.
The result is an exciting exhibition
highlighting the many different meanings the Minster holds for people. The
paintings will be on show in St John's Chapel until 17th April.
The
works will be auctioned in aid of the Development Campaign on Friday 18th
April |
York Minster |
31st March -
5th
April
2008 |
Bev Jones' Northern Musical
Theatre Company present FAME Written by Jose Fernandez; Directed by
Bev Jones; Lyrics by Jacques Levy; Music by Steven Margoshes; Based on a
concept by David DeSilva
" To dream that you have FAME, denotes
unrealized achievements and disappointed aspirations." But this show
is no dream. It is all about aspiration, passion and damned hard work!
Remember those famous lines ? - "FAME COSTS AND RIGHT HERE IS WHERE
YOU START PAYING"
Bev Jones and his Northern Musical Theatre
Company bring you a musical show full of youthful enthusiasm and talent
showcasing hopeful, impressionable students all wanting to graduate from
The High School of Performing Arts in the hope of starting out on a career
in Acting, Singing, Music or Dance in order to achieve FAME !! All
under the watchful eyes of their experienced college tutors, who offer
advice and words of wisdom to the exuberant, nervous and sometimes naive
students. But student life isn't always a song & dance ! Personal
tragedy can strike, to even the most talented |
Joseph Rowntree
Theatre
Tickets only from -
York
Theatre Royal |
Future
Events and Attractions
|
1st April
2008 |
Yorkshire Philosophical Society
Lecture Programme - General theme for the year: "Controversy and
Risk." This evening - Social Evils in Schools, Prisons and among
the Public A Lecture by Julia Unwin, Director of the Joseph Rowntree
Foundation. 7.30 pm. Contact 01904 656713 for further details |
Tempest Anderson
Hall,
Yorkshire
Museum Gardens
Yorkshire
Philosophical
Society |
1st April
2008 |
FIRST TUESDAY JAZZ SUPPERS with
the Andy Hillier Jazz Trio in The Court Café-Bistro & Bar. Music from
8.00 pm. Phone 01904 625082 for details |
The
Dean Court Hotel |
1st April
2008 |
Wetherby Races |
Wetherby
Racecourse |
1st April
2008 |
A Fashion Occasion with Orah -
The Friends of Pocklington Arts Centre present an inspirational fashion
show and fayre |
7.30 pm
Pocklington
Arts
Centre |
1-30th April
2008 |
Art Exhibitions at
Newby.
Newby Hall is a treasure trove for art lovers; the outstanding
permanent art collections are complemented by changing exhibitions and
displays. Our exhibition programmes are renowned for their quality,
variety and originality.
April Exhibition in the Grantham Room - Mark
Braithwaite.
Although Mark began his career as a pavement artist on the
steps of York Minster, he's now selling work worldwide |
Newby
Hall |
1st April -
31st
October
2008 |
A Grand Tour of Studley Royal -
1.30 pm Daily. A free tour taking in the grand design of the Georgian
landscape including deer park and water garden. Meet at the visitor
centre |
Fountains
Abbey
& Studley Royal
Water Gardens |
2nd April
2008 |
Artalk - lunch-time art talks.
A Personal Choice by Fred Finney |
12.30 pm
York
Art
Gallery |
2nd April
2008 |
Scarborough Jazz @ The Cask
present - Frank Brooker. Saxophonist and clarinettist Frank Brooker, has
the enviable ability to entertain in many genres Dixieland to Swing,
Mainstream and Bebop. He's also a great vocalist on jazz standards. One
of the musical areas he likes to explore is the 'sunshine music'
of the Caribbean, inspired in particular by the Creole clarinet players
from Martinique and the calypsos of Sonny Rollins |
The Cask Inn
Scarborough
Scarborough
Jazz |
2-4th April
2008 |
RHS Harlow Carr Gardens workshop
- PAINTING & DRAWING - INTRODUCTION TO BOTANICAL PAINTING -
This course follows a step by step process ideal for painting plants and
flowers in water colour. Demonstrations take you through the techniques,
from setting up your subject and drawing to the painting process from
initial washes to final details, making it suitable for complete beginners
or those with some experience. 10.00 am - 4.00 pm |
RHS
Harlow Carr
pdf leaflet |
3rd April
2008 |
The Adrian Spendlow Show:
'Vikings, Ghosts and Way-back-when' 7.30 pm |
William's
Bar
Goodramgate |
3rd April
2008 |
The Black Swan Folk Club present
- David Moss & Masha Kaestner. The former Banoffi front-man
(vocals, bouzouki, violin, guitar, mandolin) is joined in Light
Garden by Masha on keyboard and harmonium, on a repertoire drawn from or
inspired by Celtic, European and Middle Eastern folk music, together with
David's ethereal Mongolian overtone chanting, as we heard to stirring
effect at a Singers Night last year |
8.00 pm
Black
Swan
Peasholme Green
B.S.F.C. |
3rd April
2008 |
Show of Hands with Miranda Sykes
- Show of Hands are without a doubt one of the strongest current forces in
acoustic music. An alchemist couldn’t have come up with a more potent,
magical mix than that of Phil Beer, who can, as The Scotsman observed,
“play nearly every stringed instrument known to man” and the
inspired Steve Knightley, described by Mike Harding at BBC Radio 2’s 2007
Folk Awards as “one of England’s greatest singer
songwriters”.
2007 was a milestone year for England’s most popular
roots duo – notching up a third sell out gig at the Royal Albert Hall;
nominated for Best Duo and Best Original Song (for Roots) at the BBC Radio
2 Folk Awards; headlining at some 20 major UK festivals from Glastonbury
to Cambridge and being invited to support Peter Gabriel at the Eden
Project; embarking on solo tours and a German tour and then back home in
the UK for two autumn/winter tours |
8.00 pm
Pocklington
Arts
Centre |
3-5th April
2008 |
ABIGAIL'S PARTY - Mike
Leigh's ferocious black comedy and landmark of twentieth century theatre
comes to Harrogate Theatre.
It was 1977, the year of skin-tight
polyester, the Queen’s Silver Jubilee and Saturday Night Fever. The Sex
Pistols were storming up the charts, skateboarding was the latest craze
and at Hampstead Theatre, Mike Leigh was putting the finishing touches to
Abigail’s Party.
In her suburban living room, Beverly prepares for the
arrival of her guests. She and husband Laurence will play host to
neighbours Angela, Tony and Sue. As the alcohol flows and the ‘nibbles’
are handed around, this ruthless, achingly funny examination of suburban
life begins to bite...
London Classic Theatre is one of the most
prolific and thriving touring companies on the UK theatre scene, having
established a reputation for producing entertaining, accessible drama of
the highest quality |
Harrogate
Theatre |
4th April
2008 |
The Black Swan Folk Club present
- The Young Coppers. An acoustic a cappella evening with the latest
generation of the famous Sussex singing family. The Coppers have been
resident in the coastal town of Rottingdean for at least seven generations
and have carefully preserved a rich corpus of traditional folk songs,
passing them down through the decades and keeping them alive by singing
them together. Featuring the children of John and Jill Copper, The Young
Coppers continue that proud tradition, using the family song book compiled
by their celebrated grandfather Bob Copper and singing with those special
harmonies that only close families can create. Support from Two Black
Sheep & A Stallion |
7.30 pm
National Centre
for
Early Music
B.S.F.C. |
4th April
2008 |
York Astronomical Society lecture
- "The solar opacity & effect on the Sun's output" - By
Professor Greg Tallents - York University.
We are very much looking
forward to having a visit from a "local" speaker from York University. For
all the keen solar observers among us, or even if we've not really taken
much interest in the Sun up to now, come along and find out what we
currently understand about the Sun's variablility.
This topic has
other implications, not least in the area of global warming and climate
research, so it's sure to be very imformative and well worth attending.
All are welcome |
8.00 pm
Denham Room
Priory
Street Centre
Y.A.S. |
4th April
2008 |
House Concert - Adrianne
Gonzalez
Jeff Buckley complimented the passion in her songs, and
magazine Performing Songwriter chose her debut album as a top 12 “Do it
Yourself” recording calling her, a “ball of emotion, intensity and ‘tude.”
Her fans call her music a blessing. With a voice and songs that fill your
heart and break it at the same time, Singer/songwriter Adrianne has
everyone talking. She’s the rare type of songwriter who is able to get to
the emotional heart of dramatic situations with only a few deft lyrical
strokes. Adrianne relives and shares with audiences the life-changing
moment when she discovered the simple, profound beauty of being a
singer-songwriter, each time she plays.
Adrianne has been playing,
writing and performing for over ten years, by way of Miami, Boston,
Toronto, London and now Los Angeles. She has shared the stage with artists
like Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, Michelle Malone, Melissa Ferrick, Emm
Gryner, Tegan and Sara, Girlyman, Kay Hanley, Peter Mulvey, Lori McKenna,
The Weepies, Kristen Hall, Matt Nathanson, Tracy Bohnam, Ember Swift and
Michelle Lewis, Jonatha Brooke, Ian Moore, Colin Hay and Jeff Buckley and
Julie Wolf… |
House Concerts |
4th April
2008 |
Lunchtime Lecture - "Ormesby's
Stables and Cleveland Police" - Discover more about the working
stables, followed by the opportunity for a light lunch, available to buy
from the Tea Room. Lecture 12.00 noon - 12.45 pm |
Ormesby
Hall |
4-6th April
2008 |
York Open Studios Weekend 2008 -
York Open Studios comprises a group of selected professional York artists,
which changes every year. They open their studios or homes over one
weekend in the year to exhibit their work. You can tour some or all of the
artists' studios and spaces following our map, meet the artist in person
and view their work. You can also buy direct from the artist.
Open
Studios provides an opportunity to experience excellent work by local
artists in an informal setting. Free directories will be available from
early 2008
Open Times will be - Friday 4th April 2008 6.00 - 9.00 pm;
Saturday 5th April 2008 10.00 am - 7.00 pm; Sunday 6th April 2008 11.00 am
- 6.00 pm |
Various Venues
Y.O.S. |
4-6th April
2008 |
LNER GALA - It is expected that
at least seven engines from the former London & North Eastern Railway
(LNER) will be in operation during the two weekends of the Festival. These
include all three working Gresley A4 Pacifics, 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley,
60009 Union of South Africa and 60019 Bittern. They will be joined by a
fourth icon, V2 2-6-2 4771 Green Arrow, on the NYMR for its final weeks of
operation before the engine’s boiler certificate expires.
Thompson B1
4-6-0 No 61264, K1 2-6-0 No 62005, and recently restored North Eastern
Railway Q6 No 63395 will also be in traffic. It is hoped that an eighth
“mystery loco” will complete the line-up.
The festival has been
designed to pay tribute to the men and machines of the London and North
Eastern Railway, one of the big four companies which ran the railways
between 1923 and 1948. Best known for creating the line speed record for
steam with another A4 Pacific Mallard on the East Coast Main Line, the
railway operated the line that forms today’s NYMR |
North Yorkshire
Moors
Railway |
4-26th April
2008 |
York Theatre Royal and Riding
Lights Theatre Company present Jerome K. Jerome's - Three Men in a
Boat Written by Jerome K. Jerome. Directed by Paul Burbridge. Designed
by Sean Cavanagh. Adapted for the stage by Paul Burbridge
Ever been
on a disastrous summer holiday? Three Men in a Boat will make yours
seem like a honeymoon picnic. Jerome’s classic comedy comes roaring to
life in a delightfully accident-packed evening as three men take a boat
trip up the Thames in 1889. Through a series of hilarious mishaps and
ineptitudes, a healthy rest-cure on the river goes badly
adrift.
Splendidly adapted from what is arguably the funniest book in
English literature, the renowned trio of ‘young fogies’, Jerome, Harris
and George, give you a comic cavalcade of escapist diversions – everything
from the affair of the strong cheese on a crowded train to Harris’s
farcical attempts to sing a comic song at a polite dinner party. An
ingenious production, with a masterpiece of a boat.
A brilliant
evening for everyone in the holiday mood – shot though with classic music
hall songs from the Victorian period.
‘A riverful of good jokes
– tickled out like fat trout with stealth and skill’ The Guardian
‘A jolly romp… the audience floats along in a haze of
contentment.’ The Stage
‘A triumph’ The Jerome K Jerome
Society |
York
Theatre
Royal |
5th April
2008 |
Yorkshire Philosophical Society
Lecture Programme - The People of Roman Yorkshire and the North - A
Day School. Contact 01904 656713 for further details |
Tempest Anderson
Hall,
Yorkshire
Museum Gardens
Yorkshire
Philosophical
Society |
5th April
2008 |
Thunder Day - See the
Handley Page Victor make a full throttle run on Elvington's runway and
other aircraft power up as we mark the 90th Anniversary of the Royal Air
Force |
Yorkshire Air
Museum |
5th April
2008 |
Foster & Allen
The
beautiful melodies of Foster and Allen have made them a phenomenal success
all over the world. Since their first hit record in 1978 they have gone on
to record 18 gold award winning albums and tour the world extensively many
times.
Don’t miss this opportunity to spend a wonderful evening being
serenaded by this well-loved Irish duo who have been together for more
than 30 years and are still going strong. Foster and Allen are celebrating
the release this year of their new album ’Foster and Allen at the
Movies’ featuring classic movie tracks |
The
Grand Opera House
York |
5th April
2008 |
Sowerby Music present - The
Beningborough Singers directed by David Howard
The Beningborough
Singers are making a welcome return, this time with a programme for Holy
Week and Easter. 7.30 pm |
St. Oswald's Church
Sowerby,
Thirsk
Sowerby
Music |
5th April
2008 |
Piano Recital: Anna Tilbrook -
Anna Tilbrook is one of Britain's most exciting young pianists, with a
considerable reputation in song recitals and chamber music. She made her
debut at the Wigmore Hall in 1999 and has since become a regular performer
at major concert halls and festivals. She studied music at York University
and at the Royal Academy of Music, where she was a major prizewinner, and
was a solo finalist in the European Yamaha Competition. Tonight her
programme will include works by Bach, Mozart and Janacek |
Helmsley Arts
Centre |
5th April
2008 |
Minor Spectacular - A
forgotten town is holding out for a superhero, then Bosch, Terry arrives
fixing washing machines and cleansing customers’ souls. With manual in
hand he rifles through the towns dirty laundry and exposes mucky habits,
no matter how deep the stain, but is Terry the angel he seems?
Only
hapless local journalist Verity Toogood can uncover the truth and decide
whether he is sent from Heaven or Hotpoint.
The Edinburgh smash hit
comedy from acclaimed international theatre company Plested and
Brown |
Selby Town
Hall |
5th April
2008 |
THE PHILIP CLOUTS QUARTET -
Although clearly steeped in the music of his native South Africa Philip
Coults performs original material, influenced by Latin and African jazz
and music from New Orleans, to create music with a groove.
Coults
deft, lively, intensely rhythmic piano is skilfully complemented
throughout by a vigorous but sensitive rhythm section |
7.30 pm
The Shire
Hall
Howden
Howden
Live |
6th April
2008 |
Butler's Tour and
Elevenses - Our butler 'Downey' welcomes you for a fascinating insight
into Frank Green's Edwardian home. Folowed by indulgent
'elevenses'.
Booking essential. 10.15 am |
Treasurer's
House
York |
6th April
2008 |
Springtime Tour - Join us for a
leisurely Guided Walk through the Arboretum at 1.00 pm |
Thorp Perrow
Arboretum
Bedale |
6th April
2008 |
Rosemary Squires - Gigs,
Giggles and Gossip With Brian Dee and his Band
Join Rosemary
Squires - Britain’s first lady of song and queen of jingles - with pianist
Brian Dee and his quartet, for a review of her life with the stars. An
anecdotal caper of words, music and song, spiced with some innocent
backstage gossip!
The voice of ‘Hands that do dishes…’, often described
as Britain’s own Doris Day, Rosemary has worked with Danny Kaye, Ken Dodd,
Sir Cliff Richard and Sammy Davis Jr. She has sung with the greats from
Ted Heath to the BBC Concert Orchestra, and on both sides of the Atlantic.
One of Britain’s most enduring personalities, in 2004 she was awarded an
MBE for services to music and charity.
‘A celebration of talent,
good music and backstage stories.’ Jersey Evening Post |
Helmsley Arts
Centre |
7th April
2008 |
Lunch-time Concert by BBC pianist
Vincent Billington - 'The Chopin Story' - Phillip Mindenhall and
Vincent Billington present the ever popular music of Poland's greatest
composer. 1.00 pm. For further information phone 01723 350545 |
St Helen's Church
St Helen's
Square |
8th April
2008 |
HAVE YOU HAD IT LONG
MADAM? - Have You Had It Long, Madam? is a unique and
entertaining show, presented by Hilary Kay and Paul Atterbury, two of the
best known faces from BBC television’s Antiques Roadshow.
An irreverent
but affectionate insiders’ view in which Hilary and Paul share their
favourite antiques stories, their behind-the-scenes experiences, and have
some surprises in store including priceless clips and bloomers.
You
will discover how this long-running television favourite is made, about
life on the filming circuit and the often hilarious exploits of the
experts and the public at large. Off screen disasters and dramas will be
revealed and you will relive some of the most exciting discoveries found
during the programme’s 29 year run.
Please note that objects are not
valued at these shows |
Harrogate
Theatre |
9th April
2008 |
Farmers' Market - Castle Howard
will be hosting a Farmers' Market on Wednesday 12th March at the Stable
Courtyard from 10am to 4pm. Fifteen stallholders will be selling the best
of regional produce including meats, preserves, cheeses and much more.
The Stable Courtyard is also home to Castle Howard's farm shop,
chocolate shop, gift shop, book shop and plant centre. The butcher's
counter at the Farm Shop will be selling estate-reared Aberdeen Angus beef
and locally sourced meat, most of which comes from a 15 mile radius of the
Farm Shop. The deli counter stocks fine regional cheeses, pâtés and cooked
meats.
Access to the Farmers' Market and shops in the Stable Courtyard
is free of charge, and there is also free car parking |
Castle
Howard |
9th April
2008 |
The English Bottom - Find out
about the evolution of the chair, its function and use.
The chairs
in the Noel Terry collection dating from 1690 to 1840,are outstanding
examples of their kind and this special tour explores not only the
evolution of chair design in England at this time, but also explains their
function and use in the domestic interior. 7.00 pm |
Fairfax
House |
9th April
2008 |
York RSPB Talks - Steve Knell on
"A Taste of Yorkshire Wildlife" |
7.30 pm
Temple
Hall
YSJU
Lord Mayors Walk
York RSPB |
9th April
2008 |
RHS Harlow Carr Gardens workshop
- GROWING HERBS IN CONTAINERS - This workshop will look at a
variety of herbs suitable for growing in containers including herbs and
salad leaves for eating, lavenders and other aromatic plants. It will
consider single and mixed plantings to give attractive displays. Suitable
containers and compost, and maintenance will be discussed. Practical
demonstrations will form part of this day. 10.00 am - 4.00 pm |
RHS
Harlow Carr
pdf leaflet |
9th April
2008 |
Springtime Tour - Join us for a
leisurely Guided Walk through the Arboretum at 1.00 pm |
Thorp Perrow
Arboretum
Bedale |
9th April
2008 |
Robert Mitchell & Omar Puente
- Robert Mitchell, distinguished Jazz pianist and Omar Puente, Cuban
virtuoso violinist play original and traditional pieces and break the
stereotype that certain music belongs to certain people. The duo's highly
acclaimed recent album Bridges covers a wide range of musical ground,
taking in not only Jazz and Cuban music, but also overt classical
influences and at times a reflective and ambient approach.
“It's an
obvious challenge just violin and piano filling a hall for a 2-set show
but it's exciting! It's an honour to play with Omar, and our similarities,
classical music and Jazz work equally as well as our differences”
Robert in Latin Music magazine.
“Energetic, fast flowing improvising
from two of the most imaginative jazz players on the scene, together for
the first time as a duo” Jazzwise magazine |
8.00 pm
Pocklington
Arts
Centre |
9th April
2008 |
Scarborough Jazz @ The Cask
present - Ben Crosland Quartet. Bassist Ben Crosland formed his new
Quartet in 2006, bringing together two long term playing partners, Rod
Mason (saxophones) and Dave Tyas (drums). With Jamil Sheriff on piano, one
of the rising stars on the jazz scene, this is a band of kindred spirits
which produces open, mature, energetic and entertaining performances. The
band's repertoire consists of Crosland originals and compositions by
contemporary musicians including Don Grolnick, Michael Brecker and Keith
Jarrett |
The Cask Inn
Scarborough
Scarborough
Jazz |
10th April
2008 |
The Black Swan Folk Club present
- Anne Lister. Anne used to be a regular guest here in the 1990s but it is
now all of nine years since we enjoyed her distinctive songs and engaging
performance style. Her writing often makes a contemporary point by drawing
on legends, myths and folk tales (as in her best known and most widely
covered song Icarus) and there is no-one else quite like her. It's great
to have her back! |
8.00 pm
Black
Swan
Peasholme Green
B.S.F.C. |
11th April
2008 |
RHS Harlow Carr Gardens workshop
- GROWING VEGETABLES IN CONTAINERS - Many vegetables can be grown
in containers – ideal for the smaller garden or for a readily accessible
supply for the kitchen. Find out which vegetables/vegetable varieties are
suitable, how to choose and plant up your container and how to maintain
healthy growth of the plants. 10.00 am - 4.00 pm |
RHS
Harlow Carr
pdf leaflet |
11th April
2008 |
Watercolour and Pastel Workshops
- Led by Ripon artist Heather Dormer (NDD, ATD), an experienced teacher
who offers guidance at all levels in both media. She will also demonstrate
techniques to illustrate the vibrancy of using pastels. Please bring your
own materials if you have them (**materials provided if necessary, please
let us know when you book**), and a packed lunch. Tea/coffee provided.
Minimum 10 and Maximum 20 participants. Booking Essential |
Kiplin
Hall
Scorton |
11th April
2008 |
RHS Harlow Carr Gardens workshop
- WILLOW WEAVING - WILLOW GARDEN PLANT SUPPORTS - This workshop
looks at a variety of willow weaving techniques to produce a robust,
conical plant support. Including some outdoor work, weather permitting.
Students will be charged for willow used on these courses, in addition to
the normal course fees. 10.00 am - 4.00 pm |
RHS
Harlow Carr
pdf leaflet |
11th April
2008 |
Behind the Scenes at
Ormesby - A chance to find out about the collections off the usual
visitor route and the conservation work at the Hall. 1.00 pm and 3.00
pm |
Ormesby
Hall |
11th April
2008 |
THE UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT
BRITAIN - The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain is an orchestra of all
singing, all strumming, all plucking ukulele players. Featuring an amazing
array of ukulele’s this will be a musical evening not to be missed.
The
Ukulele Orchestra have enjoyed sell out seasons at The Barbican and Royal
Festival Hall in London as well as appearances at the Glastonbury and
Edinburgh Festivals and on Jools Holland show on BBC 2, Never Mind the
Buzzcocks and BBC News 24.
Don’t miss your chance to witness this
amazing band of musicians |
Harrogate
Theatre |
12th April
2008 |
'Choccy & Sweetie Walking
Tour' - York has played a big part in pleasing the sweet tooth. Hear
the history of Terrys, Rowntrees & Cravens. See sweets being made and
taste some delicious samples! |
10.30 am
YorkWalk |
12th April
2008 |
York Georgian Society lecture -
'Buildings on the Sledmore Estate' - Lecture on the buildings of
the Sledmore Estate by speaker Dr. David Neave, architectual
historian |
2.00 pm
Tempest
Anderson
Hall, Yorkshire
Museum Gardens
York
Georgian
Society |
12th April
2008 |
'Choccy & Sweetie Walking
Tour' - York has played a big part in pleasing the sweet tooth. Hear
the history of Terrys, Rowntrees & Cravens. See sweets being made and
taste some delicious samples! |
2.00 pm
YorkWalk |
12th April
2008 |
The Middle Yard - An
exceptional evening of storytelling for adults by two of the UK's finest
professional storytellers. Weaving together expert storytelling with
atmospheric music and song, the story follows one of Ireland's greatest
mythological heroes, Lugh Lamfhota, as he faces challenges of leadership,
power, corruption and ambition.
Against a background of rising tension
between warring factions, a very personal story of tragedy and revenge
unfolds. Whether or not you've seen storytelling before, this is your
chance to experience it at its best |
National Centre
for Early
Music |
12th April
2008 |
House Concerts present - Rue
Royale & Garron Frith: Think Sufjan Stevens, Iron & Wine, Zero 7
and Elbow. The husband-wife duo of Brookln and Ruth Dekker create eerily
beautiful music and go by the majestically red-carpeted moniker of Rue
Royale. Their musical influences range from the soft rock of Fleetwood Mac
to downbeat Zero 7, and these widely differing inspirations find their way
into songs both spiritual ("Even In The Darkness") and otherworldly
("UFO"). I have been playing their ep none stop in the car and the
songs are haunting... we can't wait for this one and if that is not enough
there is support from Garron Frith
"There are some acts that sneak
up on you totally unannounced but leave a huge impression. Young
singer-songwriter Garron is from Stalybridge, and if he's not very
careful, he will take on the mantle of this year's Ray Lamontagne and
become a huge and well deserved success, ready to leave dullards like
James Blunt in his wake. People like Chuck Prophet, the Wilson brothers
from Grand Drive and lambchop multi instrumentalist Simon Alpin help out
on this beautiful country rock gem of an album." Sunday Express 5 Star
review, Nov 2007 |
House Concerts |
12th April
2008 |
Royal Armouries Public Seminars -
The Arms and Armour of Japan
Japanese arms and armour has
functional, decorative and ritual qualities that have fascinated observers
since the first Europeans visited Japan in the mid-16th century.
This
seminar will use surviving examples to give a fascinating insight into the
traditions and techniques of Japanese armourers and swordsmiths. 10.30 am
- 4.00 pm |
Royal
Armouries
Leeds |
12th April
2008 |
Michael Marra - Expelled from
school at 14 as a trouble maker, Marra's songs are '...strained through
a gauze of ragtime blues-piano and shot with filaments of traditional folk
and American voices... wickedly funny and sometimes achingly poignant,
parables... in vocals from a Woodbined voice.' Scotsman on
Sunday.
Affectionately described as the Scottish Randy Newman, Marra
remains a best kept secret - except to his fans who include Deacon Blue,
Billy Connolly, Hue and Cry and Eddie Reader - and the many artists who've
covered his songs.
SOLD OUT |
Hovingham Village Hall
The Shed |
12th April
2008 |
RHS Harlow Carr Gardens workshop
- AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC GARDENING - Learn how to start
gardening in an environmentally friendly way. This workshop will examine
the benefits of using organic methods, looking at soil care and
management, recycling and making compost, preventing and controlling
weeds, pests and diseases. 10.30 am - 4.30 pm |
RHS
Harlow Carr
pdf leaflet |
12th April
2008 |
St Mary's Church Tour - 11.00 am.
Free tour of the richly decorated Victorian High Gothic church designed by
William Burges. Meet at the visitor centre |
Fountains
Abbey
& Studley Royal
Water Gardens |
12th April
2008 |
Piano recital - Jill Crossland
plays Bach, excerpts from The Well Tempered Clavier, Mozart and
Chopin |
7.00 pmLastingham
Churches |
12th April
2008 |
Two - One pub; one night;
fourteen characters; two actors.
Meet our Landlord and Landlady;
bitter, dysfunctional and constantly bickering. Enter the clientele;
slick-talking lothario‘Moth’, an old woman taking a break from her ‘work’
and Fred, with his wife Alice, who’s never been the same since Elvis
died.
Colourful and intriguing characters juggle public façade and
private emotion in this often hilarious and sharply observed
representation of northern pub life.
A welcome return for Hull Truck
Theatre with a play by Jim Cartwright, writer of The Rise and Fall of
Little Voice |
Selby Town
Hall |
12th April
2008 |
An Evening with Geoff Somers MBE
- Captain Robert Falcon Scott was a courageous yet tragic traveller from
the heroic age of Antarctic exploration. In the so-called ‘Race to the
South Pole’ the Norwegian Roald Amundsen famously beat him. He and his
dejected companions died while struggling to return to their base. Geoff
Somers, one of the world’s most accomplished polar travellers, was
recently involved with two re-enactments of Scott’s fateful journey using
navigation systems, food, clothing, tents and sledges as near as possible
to the originals. In this compelling illustrated talk Geoff puts into
perspective the huge undertakings of these early expeditions when
Antarctica was an unknown continent - without radios, aircraft or hope of
rescue should things go wrong … |
Helmsley Arts
Centre |
12th April
2008 |
Kathryn Williams with Neil
MacColl - If you're looking for a folk/accoustic pedigree, then you can't
do better than this. A supremely talented Mercury prize nominee and one of
the UK’s most acclaimed singer songwriters, who seems to have the
undiluted respect of every music journalist in the country teams up with a
member of a hugely influential musical clan (parented by Ewan MacColl and
Peggy Seeger ) who also happens to be one of the UK's top session
musicians and film composers. Together they write and play in the most
natural and instinctive way and record an album together due for a Spring
release. Their natural affinity shines through both on the record and on
stage. These two were put on Earth to play music together; hearing them
play is one of life's greatest pleasures.
“She should be paid a
million pounds a year to never stop singing!” The
Times
“Williams has one of those rare, calm and pure voices” NME
|
8.00 pm
Pocklington
Arts
Centre |
12/13th April
2008 |
Trolley Weekend |
The
Trolleybus
Museum at Sandtoft |
13th April
2008 |
'A Way of Life' Farming
Traditions in Yorkshire: The Upper Crust
Learn the story of
Bread with our expert Andrew Wood. Make your own bread and learn about the
process of kneading, grinding and yeast effects. Sample your own bread bun
fresh from the oven! See the Vikings making flatbread in the village.
Children’s activities include dough modelling, flour dipping and much
more! 11.00 am - 5.00 pm |
Yorkshire Museum
of
Farming |
13th April
2008 |
Keighley & Worth Valley
Railway - Guided Tours of the Railway - NEW FOR 2008
See behind the
scenes - all those nooks and crannies, those locked sheds and tantalising
sidings that you can't quite see the end of. Now you can find out what's
going on, what is where, why it's in bits and what's happening? Or simply
have a decent afternoon out with someone who knows a fair bit about the
Railway and is happy to talk and answer questions?
You will travel in
reserved accommodation on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway with a
look behind the scenes at all locations on the line, sheds, stations and
offices. A buffet lunch will be included.
The itinerary will be:
Assemble at Haworth station for a glimpse behind the scenes in the Motive
Power Depot before joining the 11.35 a.m. departure to Oxenhope by diesel
train. Here we leave the train for a look around the Railway's superb
carriage repair and storage facilities, before joining the 12.45 p.m.
steam train for a run to Ingrow via Keighley during which a buffet lunch
will be available.
We leave the train at Ingrow at 1.36 p.m. for a
visit to the Carriage and Locomotive museums at that site and a look
around the sidings (did you know that there's a crane tank in the
undergrowth?). At 2.21 p.m. we catch a train for the short trip to
Oakworth, where we arrive at 2.30 and take a look behind the scenes at
this world famous film location, before joining the train again for
Haworth at 3.12, concluding at Haworth at 3.20 pm |
KWVR |
13th April
2008 |
The Happiness Patrol presents -
The Masque of the Red Death By Philip Holyman. Adapted from a short
story by Edgar Allan Poe
An unstoppable pandemic is scourging the
country.
Prince Prospero locks himself in a secluded castle with a
thousand terrified friends. But the scarlet horror cannot be shut out so
easily. As the nobility dances the night away, an uninvited guest brings
the party to a permanent end…
The Happiness Patrol offers you one
hour's respite from the ravages of the plague. But whatever you do… don't
wear red… |
Helmsley Arts
Centre |
14th April
2008 |
Lunch-time Concert by BBC pianist
Vincent Billington - 'Around the World' - in the company of the
great composers, featuring music from England, France, USA, Germany,
Austria, Russia and Norway. 1.00 pm. For further information phone 01723
350545 |
St Helen's Church
St Helen's
Square |
15th April
2008 |
riverlines - the
monthly events programme which brings the best of contemporary writers to
York, where they read/perform/discuss their work with an audience of
York's residents, students and visitors, presents - subject to
confirmation Giles Foden. 7.30 pm |
Basement Bar at City Screen,
Coney Street
riverlines |
15th April
2008 |
Yorkshire Philosophical Society
Lecture Programme - General theme for the year: "Controversy and
Risk." This evening - Have we got the energy? - Myths and
reality A Lecture by Prof Philip Wright, University of Sheffield. 7.30
pm. Contact 01904 656713 for further details |
Tempest Anderson
Hall,
Yorkshire
Museum Gardens
Yorkshire
Philosophical
Society |
15-19th April
2008 |
"Me and My
Girl"
Performed at The Joseph Rowntree Theatre; tickets only - from
York Theatre
Royalor from 01904 768182 |
The Joseph
Rowntree
Theatre
New Earswick
Musical
Society |
16th April
2008 |
Coppelia - Vienna Festival
Ballet
Presented by the Vienna Festival Ballet, with music by Leo
Delibes
A lively ballet, infused with old world charm, Coppelia is a
ballet which appeals to everyone who appreciates brilliant dance, and is
also a wonderful ballet for family audiences who will delight in the
story, colourful costumes, lively characters and the beautiful music from
Delibes.
One of the most magical and comical of the classic ballets,
Coppelia is an amusing story which appeals to the whole family, about an
eccentric toy maker who makes a wonderful lifelike mechanical
doll |
The
Grand Opera House
York |
16th April
2008 |
RHS Harlow Carr Gardens workshop
- SMALL GARDEN – SMART GARDENER - How can you make the most of a
limited space? By smart gardening! Learn how to use all the garden’s
vertical spaces. Be clever with containers. Think about successional
planting and selecting only the best cultivars, and then your small space
will become a des. res. 10.00 am - 4.00 pm |
RHS
Harlow Carr
pdf leaflet |
16th April
2008 |
Beverley Races |
Beverley
Racecourse |
16th April
2008 |
Scarborough Jazz @ The Cask
present - Julie Edwards & Kevin Dearden. 'Singer and saxophonist
have an enviable empathic relationship. Edwards, fluid and commanding, has
clearly joined the front runners in the world of the female jazz singer …
and a very welcome addition she is too.' So writes Jazz Journal about
a duo whose three CDs have been widely acclaimed and who are now one of
the most popular acts on the jazz festival and venue scene. And Kevin also
plays some great guitar now |
The Cask Inn
Scarborough
Scarborough
Jazz |
16-19th April
2008 |
SWEET CHARITY - Local
amateur theatre company Ripon Amateur Operatic Society bring this classic
musical to the stage. By Cy Coleman, Dorothy Fields and Neil
Simon
Despite working as a dance hall hostess in a run down New York
Club, Charity Hope Valentine always tries to see the good in everything.
With captivating songs like ‘Big Spender’ and ‘I’m a Brass
Band’, join Charity on her rollercoaster ride as she searches for true
love and happiness.
This is an amateur production |
Harrogate
Theatre |
17th April
2008 |
The Black Swan Folk Club present
- Singers & Musicians Night - all performers are made welcome, and
listeners besides, at our popular Open House session. The more the
merrier, so do come along |
8.00 pm
Black Swan,
Peasholme Green
B.S.F.C. |
17th April
2008 |
Ripon Races |
Ripon
Racecourse |
17th April
2008 |
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great
Britain - The all-strumming, all-singing The Ukulele Orchestra of Great
Britain, perform unique, fun re-workings of rock ‘n’ roll, punk, jazz and
classical music, turning key moments of rock and roll history into a head
on collision! Their shows are simultaneously provocative, entertaining and
inspiring, combining music, humour with intelligence with silliness. Fresh
from sell-out shows all over the UK, including The Barbican in London, the
Ukulele Orchestra has enjoyed triumphant appearances on Jools Holland’s
Hootenanny on BBC2, ITV's This Morning, BBC Radio 4 Front Row and BBC 2's
Nevermind the Buzzcock’s Christmas Special - having already played a
diverse number of venues and festivals in the UK and through Europe,
including Glastonbury, The Edinburgh Fringe and the Cambridge Folk
Festival.
“The best musical entertainment in the country” The
Independent
“One of the hottest party bands around” The
Independent |
8.00 pm
Pocklington
Arts
Centre |
18th April
2008 |
York Astronomical Society lecture
- "Observing in Arizona" - By Martin Morgan-Taylor - BAA and
Leicester AS.
We are pleased to be welcoming Martin to York AS and look
forward to hearing all about the differences between UK observing, and
observing in somewhere with the obvious benefits of Arizona. What is it
really like? How much of a difference is there from the best skies the UK
can offer? How easy is it to arrange a trip? Come along and find out the
answers to all these questions, and more! All are welcome |
8.00 pm
Denham Room
Priory
Street Centre
Y.A.S. |
18th April
2008 |
Chris Farlowe & The Norman
Beaker Band - Chris Farlowe needs no introduction, his classic number one
'Out of Time' was written for him by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards
and still sits high on radio playlists.
His first band, The
Thunderbirds featured such luminaries as Dave Greenslade, Carl Palmer and
Albert Lee, while in the '70s, Chris recorded two albums with Colosseum,
before joining Atomic Rooster.
He is the consummate rocker, the living
embodiment of the star who's seen and done it all. He holds his audiences
spellbound, gripped by every gesture, and each note in every
song |
Selby Town
Hall |
18th April
2008 |
Lau, supported by Waxwing in
concert |
Reeth Memorial
Hall
Reeth |
18/19th April
2008 |
Thirsk Races |
Thirsk
Racecourse |
19th April
2008 |
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 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:-
Meat –
Yorkshire beef, lamb and pork; chicken, duck, geese, pheasant, partridge,
wild game (in season); wild boar; pies, sausages, burgers etc.
Vegetables – Fresh vegetables and salads (including organic growers);
exotic mushrooms; fresh fruit in season.
Bakery – Cakes, scones,
quiches, puddings, fruit pies.
Other products – Yorkshire cheeses,
home made soups, fruit wine, apple juice, organic milk and
butter.
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 |
York
Farmers Markets |
19th April
2008 |
The Western Front Association
lecture by Dr Simon Peaple. "Semi-open warfare during the Hundred Days: A
series of engagements fought by the 46th (North Midland) Division will be
examined." |
2.30 pm
Phoenix Block
York
St John University College
WFA - Yorks. Branch |
19th April
2008 |
Taster Tour - 10.30 am. As the
name suggests enjoy a taste of everything this World Heritage Site has to
offer. Meet at the Visitor Centre |
Fountains
Abbey
& Studley Royal
Water Gardens |
19th April
2008 |
RHS Harlow Carr Gardens workshop
- DEVELOPING YOUR ORGANIC GARDEN - This workshop will investigate
different growing methods such as growing-on beds, no-dig systems and deep
mulching; composting with worms and other techniques; use of sustainable
resources. It will also look at different approaches to organic growing
such as Biodynamic and Permaculture. 10.30 am - 4.30 pm |
RHS
Harlow Carr
pdf leaflet |
19th April
2008 |
Woodland Wander - 2.00 pm. A
gentle walk discovering the delights of springtime trees and woodland on
the estate. Meet at Swanley Grange |
Fountains
Abbey
& Studley Royal
Water Gardens |
19th April
2008 |
Stewart Lee - Stand-up comedian,
writer and director Stewart Lee was named in a Channel 4 Comedy survey the
41st best stand-up ever, so if you only see fifty stand-ups in your
lifetime make him your 41st! Stewart has starred in his own hit BBC series
Fist of Fun with Richard Herring, written for BBC Radio 4's On
The Hour with Chris Morris and Steve Coogan and most recently he
shared writing and directing duties on the critically-acclaimed and
controversial stage show Jerry Springer - The Opera at the National
Theatre.
"The best stand-up I’ve witnessed in 20 years" Time
Out
"A masterclass in what the best stand-up can look like" The
Observer |
8.00 pm
Pocklington
Arts
Centre |
19th April
2008 |
The Chanticleer Singers present a
concert of sacred and secular music from the 17th century to the present
day as part of a choral weekend in Filey
Tickets phone 01653
691804 |
7.30 pm
Filey Methodist
Church |
19th April
2008 |
Kirkby Fleetham Folk Club - Two
really talented guys who deserve far more exposure and recognition…it
starts here!
Bill Lloyd: One of my personal favourites and the best
banjo player this side of the Appalachians! Bill Lloyd is well known as a
live performer in Cumbria, the Borders and North West England, both as a
soloist and with The Wildwood Band. He has appeared regularly at the
Rootin' Aboot festival in Aberdeen, at the Knockengorroch and Wickerman
Festivals in Galloway, The Tinto Festival, North Wales Bluegrass Festival,
SolFest, the A1 Roots Festival, the Old Time Festival in Gainsborough,
Dent Folk Festival and countless folk clubs and sessions from Wick to
Penzance. He learned banjo from the late great Aberdeen claw-hammer player
Ray Stewart. Bill Lloyd's music has found a wide and enthusiastic audience
over the last 25 years, and appeals to young and old, straight and
alternative, traditional and contemporary.
Gerry McNiece: A
singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist and all-round talented guy - and a
very nice bloke to boot. Gerry amazed the audience with an enormous sound
for just one guy! Gerry's take on "Country and Northern" showcased his
songwriting skills and observations of Northern life coupled with some
brilliant fretwork! Great stuff! |
8.30 pm
Black Horse
Inn
Kirkby Fleetham
nr Northallerton
KFFC |
19/20th April
2008 |
'The Time of King Arthur' -
Ryedale Folk Museum returns to the time of the real King Arthur. The local
re-enactment group Comitatus are portraying the people of Britain after
the Romans have left the country to the rule of tyrants, at the mercy of
Pictish raiders and settlers from across the North Sea |
Ryedale
Folk
Museum |
19/20th April
2008 |
Medieval St George's Weekend -
Have-a-go Archery & Medieval Storytelling
Our 14th-century archers
demonstrate the noble art of archery in honour of St George, with
have-a-go sessions for all the family. Plus, join our medieval storyteller
in the keep. 11.30 am - 4.00 pm |
Richmond
Castle |
20th April
2008 |
'A Way of Life' Farming
Traditions in Yorkshire: Food Glorious Food
Learn about the
processes of growing, producing and preparing of fresh, local produce with
FEAST. Including cheese making, jams and preserves, sausage making, cake
making and lots more! Chris Bax, will take you on a ‘taste of the wild’
tour, understanding wild plants and herbs, and their use in cooking.
Children’s activities include, fruit skewers, pea shooting competitions,
blindfold tasting and egg and spoon races! 10.00 am - 5.00 pm |
Yorkshire Museum
of
Farming |
| 20th April 2008 |
John Carr - Visit two of York's
finest Georgian Houses - Fairfax and Castlegate House.
A
Connoisseur visit to two of York’s finest Georgian town houses,Fairfax
House and Castlegate House, followed by a short walking tour to look at
other Carr buildings nearby. John Carr was the only provincial architect
elected to the exclusive Architects Club in 1791. His designs were admired
nationally and influenced the work of luminaries such as Sir William
Chambers and the Adam brothers. 12.30 pm |
Fairfax
House |
20th April
2008 |
Meet the Gardener - Meet
the Ormesby Hall Gardener who will be working in the garden all
afternoon |
Ormesby
Hall |
21st April
2008 |
Lunch-time Concert by BBC pianist
Vincent Billington - programme to include Schumann's Arabesque, a Schubert
Impromptu, the Brahms Intermezzo in E flat, some Scott Joplin and pieces
by Sidney Smith and John Field. 1.00 pm. For further information phone
01723 350545 |
St Helen's Church
St Helen's
Square |
21st April
2008 |
The Black Swan Folk Club present
- Lau. Lau is the formidable union of three of the most innovative
exponents of traditional music in modern Scotland: Kris Drever (guitar,
vocal, former BBC Horizon award winner), Martin Green
(accordion, a long-term musical associate of Eliza Carthy) and
Aidan O'Rourke (fiddle, also a member of Blazin' Fiddles). In
little over a year Lau have built up a storming reputation for their
“must-see” live shows, while their debut record Lightweights and Gentlemen
was one of the “albums of the year” in 2007. Support from innovative
local duo Pillowfish |
7.30 pm
National Centre
for
Early Music
B.S.F.C. |
21st April
2008 |
Comedy Night 2 Top
Stand-up comedy at York Theatre Royal - Don't miss this exciting evening
of stand up comedy at York Theatre Royal featuring some of the UK and
world's best comedians. Featuring -
Milton Jones: Perrier Best
Newcomer in 1996, Perrier Nominee in 1997, Winner of the
Time Out Best Comedy Performance in 2003 and a Sony
Award-winning show The Very World of Milton Jones (BBC Radio 4).
Zoe Lyons: One of the most sought after acts on the national and
international circuit and a nominee for the If.Comedy Award Best
Newcomer – 2007.
Felix Dexter: Performing on The Fast Show,
Absoulutely Fabulous and The Real McCoy Dexter’s versatity has
seen him perform at the RSC and National Theatre.
Compered by Roger
Monkhouse: "Witnessing a Roger (no relation to the late, great but
distinctly orange Bob) Monkhouse gig is a little like watching a dotty old
university professor at work. Although much funnier, of course"
Manchester Evening News |
York
Theatre
Royal |
21-23rd April
2008 |
Sarah Raven Study Days - Sarah
Raven study days. Famous BBC Gardener Sarah Raven will hold fascinating
and practical days on "Grow to Cook", "Cutting Garden" and
"Year Round Vegetables." Prebooking is essential |
Newby
Hall |
22nd April
2008 |
Beverley and East Riding Early
Music Festival Compositional Showcase - Young composers from across the
region have been invited to write a new piece for the internationally
acclaimed vocal group The Tallis Scholars.
This Showcase offers those
young people an opportunity to work with the York based Ebor Singers and
the director of the Tallis Scholars to hear their compositions; to learn
directly from the singers how well their compositions translate into ‘real
life’ and to have their pieces recorded. Following this Showcase, Peter
Phillips will choose one of the pieces to be presented by The Tallis
Scholars in Beverley Minster as part of the 2008 Festival |
7.00 pm
National Centre for Early
Music
York |
22nd April
2008 |
MUGENKYO TAIKO DRUMMERS - The
exhilarating raw energy and thundering rhythms of the Mugenkyo Taiko
Drummers return to Harrogate.
Mugenkyo are the foremost exponent of the
exciting and dynamic art of Japanese drumming in Europe. Their unmissable
blend of powerful rhythms on the huge Taiko drums interweaves with
delicate flutes, gentle bells and percussion in a visually spellbinding
display of grace, choreography and athleticism.
Don’t miss this fast
paced and uplifting evening of music |
Harrogate
Theatre |
22-24th April
2008 |
Al-Harah Theatre presents -
Born in Bethlehem
It’s not easy being a tour guide in
Bethlehem these days. Especially when your tour involves two actors who
won’t quite stick to the script of the first Christmas…
But two
thousand years on, in a town isolated and divided by walls and
watchtowers, is it any wonder that his actors are asking, what would the
nativity be like if it happened today?
Spirited, funny and
profoundly moving, Born in Bethlehem tells the story of the Holy Land,
past and present. The story of a little town which, despite all the
charming Christmas cards, the checkpoints and curfews, is home to
thousands of real people living very real lives.
Al-Harah Theatre
is based in Beit Jala, in the West Bank. The company promotes theatre arts
in Palestine, working to build a civil society that emphasises human
rights, democracy and pluralism |
York
Theatre
Royal |
23rd April
2008 |
The Ebor Lectures - The Ebor
lectures are a response to the growing need for theology to interact with
public issues of contemporary society. Public theology is about engaging
in dialogue with a range of communities on issues wider than narrowly
defined religious matters.
Theme for 2007-08 lectures: Globalisation
and Identity - Globalisation has benefited modern society in terms of
rapid increase of mass information and economic wealth in certain nations
but, at the same time, it has brought vast inequality on a global and
domestic scale. It has also challenged the sense of identity of
individuals and communities, which in turn, has contributed to various
recent conflicts. The Ebor Lectures 2007-8 aim to address the relationship
between globalisation and identity by looking at it from social,
political, economic, cultural, religious and theological perspectives. The
series will examine tensions and conflicts between communities which have
affected public life in different parts of the world. It will deal with
issues such as: global financial systems and their impact on micro and
macro economic patterns world-wide; the impact of globalisation on
culture; global politics in the context of diverse national and regional
interests; the causes and effects of the rise of religious
fundamentalism.
Lecture -'Globalisation and Muslim Identity in
Europe’ by Professor Tariq Ramadan - President, European Muslim
Network/University of Oxford.
Tariq Ramadan is Professor of Islamic
Studies. He is currently Senior Research Fellow at St Antony's College
(Oxford), Doshisha University (Kyoto, Japan) and at the Lokahi Foundation
(London). He is a Visiting Professor (in charge of the chair: Identity and
Citizenship) at Erasmus University (Netherlands). Through his writings and
lectures he has contributed substantially to the debate on the issues of
Muslims in the West and Islamic revival in the Muslim world. He is active
both at the academic and grassroots levels lecturing extensively
throughout the world on social justice and dialogue between civilizations.
Professor Tariq Ramadan is currently President of the European think tank:
European Muslim Network (EMN) in Brussels
Tickets are free but must be
booked in advance |
7.00 pm
York St John
University
The
Ebor Lectures |
23rd April
2008 |
RHS Harlow Carr Gardens workshop
- EMBROIDERY - STUMPWORK DRAGONFLIES - Stumpwork is raised and
padded embroidery, and was very popular in Stuart England. In this
workshop you will create a three dimensional picture of a dragonfly on a
pond surrounded by stitched foliage, making wings with wire. The
techniques are very easy and the day is suitable for beginners as well as
more experienced stitchers. 10.00 am - 4.00 pm |
RHS
Harlow Carr
pdf leaflet |
23rd April
2008 |
JANE BOND - You’ll be
shaken and stirred as award-wining comedy duo Maggie Fox and Sue Ryding
return, following last years Withering Looks, in this pacey
pastiche which is as refreshing as a twist of lemon in a bone-dry
Martini.
Jane has her work/life balance sorted, juggling being a
supermum with her role as Commander Jane Bond, fighting the forces of evil
armed only with a clutch bag packed with girly gadgets – her compact a
miniature satellite dish, her perfume spray a truth drug, and her lipstick
a pop-up helicopter. Oh, and going blonde helped too.
Miss Moneypenny’s
gone decimal, but do look out for the gorgeous Bunny Galore, and in a
LipService first, a stunt man, who doubles unconvincingly as Jane in drag
to do manly stuff while Maggie pops out to give the kids their
tea |
Harrogate
Theatre |
23rd April
2008 |
Threads by Keira Dance -
Threads is a fresh fusion of Contemporary and Irish dance styles
performed by captivating and highly physical dancers, with live
traditional music and song. Much like a ceili, this energetic performance
by Keira dance is atmospheric, lively and rhythmical and will have your
foot tapping and your heart leaping from the first beat of the
drum!
“Inspired by tradition, driven by passion” Newbury Weekly
News |
7.30 pm
Pocklington
Arts
Centre |
23rd April
2008 |
Scarborough Jazz @ The Cask
present - Joel Purnell. Joel Purnell is one of the most in-demand jazz
saxophonists around and is also a highly respected composer and jazz
educator. He has a hard-hitting, lyrical style and is renowned for his
innovation, immaculate technique and mastery of his instrument. Joel's
music is mainly standards with arrangements of tunes by Monk, Miles, Dizzy
Gillespie and John Coltrane |
The Cask Inn
Scarborough
Scarborough
Jazz |
23-26th April
2008 |
1812 Theatre Company presents -
Antigone by Jean Anouilh
Young, passionate and rebellious,
Antigone challenges the tyranny of Creon’s authoritarian regime. In
defiance of his orders, she sneaks out one night to bury her brother, the
rebel leader Polynices, and vows to remain faithful to his memory.
Anouilh’s Antigone, based on Sophocles’ tragedy, was originally
produced in Nazi-occupied Paris in 1944, and for many, Antigone's
predicament mirrored that of the French people. Antigone is widely
regarded as a landmark of 20th-century theatre. Don't miss this exciting
production |
Helmsley Arts
Centre |
24th April
2008 |
All Spit and Polish - Find
out how we care for this historic property. Discover how to care for your
antiques at home. Followed by a full cream tea'.
Booking essential.
2.30 pm |
Treasurer's
House
York |
24th April
2008 |
Xuefei Yang in Concert - We
welcome the return of the internationally acclaimed guitarist, Xuefei
Yang, the first guitarist in China to graduate from the Central
Conservatory of Music in Beijing and to study classical guitar in the
West.
Xuefei Yang's appreciation of the music from China is without
equal. She combines this music from her homeland with classics including
Albeniz's Cordoba and Granados' Valses Poeticos.
She has
released three albums exploring the variety and diversity of colours that
Chinese culture brings to the Western world. The latest is her debut album
for EMI Classics called Romance de Amor achieved a gold disc in
Hong Kong |
National Centre
for Early
Music |
24th April
2008 |
The Black Swan Folk Club present
- Franana plus Midnight Special. A Young Performers showcase event.
Franana are students on the Newcastle University folk music course: Fran
Smith is a vocalist and songwriter of real potential, while Chris Meredith
(guitar, fiddle) and Amy Thatcher (accordion) provide
inspired arrangements. Yorkshire-based Midnight Special mix traditional
folk with elements of jazz, swing and blues. Amy Atkinson fronts ably on
vocals and fiddle, Sam Leahy plays guitar and York student Tim Yates is on
string bass |
8.00 pm
Black
Swan
Peasholme Green
B.S.F.C. |
24th April
2008 |
Beverley Races |
Beverley
Racecourse |
24th April
2008 |
The Last Pennymans of
Ormesby – Illustrated talk by Richmond author, Mark Whyman, explores
the links between the Talbot family of Kiplin and the Pennymans of Ormesby
Hall and their love of the stage. Booking Essential. 7.30 pm |
Kiplin
Hall
Scorton |
24th April
2008 |
Groanbox Boys - Cory Seznec and
Michael Ward-Bergeman play a unique blend of what they call ‘old time
mountain gypsy world folk blues music’ on accordion, acoustic guitar,
banjo, harmonica and odd pieces of percussion, including their self-made
"freedom boot". The Groanbox Boys foot-stompin' sound features
unconventional arrangements weaved together by tight vocal harmonies, sung
with raw intensity. Their performances are marked by a rich, distinct
sound and unending energy |
Selby Town
Hall |
24-27th April
2008 |
2008 Harrogate Spring Flower Show
- The Harrogate Spring Flower Show is regarded by many as the start of the
UK's gardening show season. Flower Halls 1 & 2 are home to over 100 of
the country's leading horticultural nurseries, all exhibiting and
competing for The Premier Award and NEHS Trophy for Best-in-Show. All the
nurserymen are experts in their field and are happy to offer specialist
advice.
A huge range of gardening accessories on sale: summerhouses,
statues, a ceramic pot, gardening tools...we've got the lot! Much of the
Showground is hard-surfaced and over 70% of the Show is under cover,
either in fully ramped and floored marquees or in the two permanent
exhibition halls. A grand day out…whatever the weather |
9.30 am -
5.30 pm
The
Great Yorkshire Showground,
Harrogate
Flower Show |
26th April
2008 |
Art course with Ronald Falck -
Stained Glass Windows.
This is the third in the 2008 series of art days
at Castle Howard, and focusses on stained glass windows.
These courses
are for leisure and enjoyment with a tutor available for advice when
needed. Beginners will have a structured input at 11.00am to influence a
direction of approach. Artistic outcomes are not pre-determined, but you
are asked to use the superb environment for stimulus and allow something
creative to emerge - surprise yourself! An excellent experience in
creativity is designed for you or others! The studio is always available
on the day if you would like to work indoors.
The course is suitable
for beginners, improvers or advanced level. Cost: £20.00 per day.
Materials for the day will be provided only if requested at an additional
charge of £5.00. Gift vouchers for these courses may be purchased from the
Visitor Services Dept. (01653 648621)
For further information or
enquiries, please telephone the tutor: Ronald Falck 01262 401334
(studio) |
Castle
Howard |
26th April
2008 |
York Concerts - BAROQUE DAY
Compagnia d’Istrumenti with The University Chamber Choir and The
University Baroque Ensemble (directed by Daniel Edgar, Nia Lewis, Peter
Seymour) present Brandenburgs Plus. The day offers an exceptional
opportunity to hear some of the greatest music from the Baroque era, JS
Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos, alongside four of Bach’s Motets. The
range of colour and invention of the Concertos always fascinates and
delights; they represent Bach’s, and arguably the 18th century’s supreme
achievement in concerto grosso form.
10.30am - Bach at Cöthen -
Instrumental music including: Trio Sonata in G; extracts from
Clavierbüchlein for Anna Magdalena Bach and from the keyboard
Sinfonias.
1.00pm - Brandenburg Concertos 2 & 5
and Motets: Der Geist hilft; Singet dem Herrn
3.30pm -
Discovering the Brandenburgs: Bach at Cöthen. The concertos will be
examined in detail with live illustrations revealing elements of
compositional devices and performance implications.
7.00pm -
Brandenburg Concertos 3 & 4 and Motets: Komm, Jesu, komm;
Jesu, meine Freude |
National Centre
for Early
Music
York
Concerts |
26th April
2008 |
Animated Objects Theatre Company
present: The Man in the Moon Written by Lee Threadgold.
The
story of a lad who gives up everything he knows to reach for his wildest
dreams.
Lenny is a dreamer. He dreams of escaping his ordinary life in
search of adventure. He dreams of voyages on the high seas. But most of
all, he dreams of the moon. And so he makes up his mind to go there, no
matter how much everyone laughs at him.
The thing about dreams though,
is that they're not always what you were expecting.
A magical piece of
theatre for both children and adults alike. Suitable for children from 3
years and their families |
York
Theatre
Royal |
26th April
2008 |
House Concerts present - Ben
Parker.
Yes, he's back! Last year's sell-out show was one of the
liveliest & longest of the year - brilliant songs, great performer.
This is virtually sold out already so be quick ! |
House Concerts |
26th April
2008 |
11th Annual Reunion of the Escape
Lines Memorial Society (ELMS) - 10.00 am until 5.00 pm. Service at 11.00
am
Reunion of WWII Allied service personnel (RAF, Army etc) who either
found themselves in enemy territory and evaded capture to make it back to
Britain, or who escaped from German and Italian POW Camps and made it back
home. They will be accompanied by the European civilians (French Belgium,
Dutch Scandinavian etc) and members of the Resistance who helped to hide,
feed and escort them down the escape lines to freedom |
Eden Camp
Malton |
26th April
2008 |
Mrs Boyes' Bingo featuring
Mark Sanders + John Edwards and Mark Sanders duo
We proudly present the
return of the modern-day classic improv gig Mrs Boyes' Bingo. Featuring
Mark Sanders on drums and percussion and Mrs Boyes calling bingo. A
simultaneous game of prize bingo with drumming and percussion /
disruption. "You would be mad to miss such delirium." Charles
Hutchinson, Yorkshire Evening Press
The evening will begin with a duo
set from two of Europe's leading improvisers: John Edwards - double bass
and Mark Sanders - drums. "Edwards is the the best bassist in
Britain." Stewart Lee, Sunday Times |
Hovingham Village Hall
The Shed |
26th April
2008 |
RHS Harlow Carr Gardens workshop
- GARDENS BY DESIGN - Good gardens require careful thought and
planning to be successful. This workshop offers guidance on basic design
principles to help you make the most of your garden site – from creation
of a workable layout to the choice of appropriate planting, decoration and
use of hard materials and visual effects. 10.00 am - 4.00 pm |
RHS
Harlow Carr
pdf leaflet |
26th April
2008 |
Fountains in Spring - 10.30 am. A
gentle walk introducing the delights of springtime nature. Meet at Swanley
Grange |
Fountains
Abbey
& Studley Royal
Water Gardens |
26th April
2008 |
Royal Armouries Public Seminars -
Sporting Guns and Rifles
Hunting and shooting were popular
pastimes amongst Britiish gentlemen in the 18th and 19th centuries, both
at home and abroad.
This seminar will look at some of the finest
sporting guns and rifles ever made, as well as many unusual examples of
the gunmaker’s art. 10.30 am - 4.00 pm |
Royal
Armouries
Leeds |
26th April
2008 |
Ripon Races |
Ripon
Racecourse |
26th April
2008 |
Waterbugs &
Dragonflies / Wemmick Story - Springs Dance Company presents a
double-bill for children aged 3 – 9 and their families. Come and see the
life of the playful Waterbugs beneath the surface of the water and what
happens when one of them develops into a magnificent Dragonfly.
Find
out why some Wemmicks get grey blobs - bleuurgh, while others get gold
stars - bling! Told through storytelling and dance |
2.30 pm
Selby Town
Hall |
26th April
2008 |
THE JIVE ACES - The Jive Aces are
the UK's top Jive & Swing band playing songs made famous by such
greats as Bobby Darin, Louis Prima and Sammy Davis Jnr along with a
selection of superb original material.
This in-demand six piece have
worked with Van Morrison, John Travolta and Isaac Hayes as well as
performing for HRH Prince Philip and Tom Cruise.
Come and see them
bring the house down with their high-energy stage show |
Harrogate
Theatre |
26th April
2008 |
Colvin Quarmby - ColvinQuarmby
are a four-piece band from the UK featuring the songwriting talents of
Gerry Colvin, a man who has rubbed shoulders with some of the finest.The
live show is spontaneous - often very lively and always amusing |
7.30 pm
The Shire
Hall
Howden
Howden
Live |
26/27th April
2008 |
A Victorian St George’s Weekend -
Make way for the grand pageant of St George in the presence of her majesty
– Queen Victoria! Join the Redcoat soldiers and musicians as they
celebrate St George’s day with military drill, rifle firing and a pageant
in his honour. Meet the mysterious knight himself, mounted in shining
armour as he faces a Saracen knight, and his famous foe the dragon in a
play to entertain the Queen. There are an exciting range of children’s
have-a-go activities and a series of Victorian music performances
throughout the day. Plus, a chance to meet Queen Victoria herself. From
11.00 am |
Scarborough
Castle |
27th April
2008 |
'The Historic Toilet Walking
Tour' - A unique saga of convenience through the ages from Roman
sanitation to the 18th Century 'Sugar' House and 19th Century attempts to
prevent 'nuisance' and promote public decency. And, of course, the
opportunity to sample the dubious comforts of medieval
garderobes! |
10.30 am
YorkWalk |
27th April
2008 |
'Inaccessible York Walking
Tour' - A unique opportunity to enter parts of York normally not open
to the public, to descend into cellars and Roman remains, explore secret
passages, crypts, mediaeval churches and hidden Georgian interiors.
The theme for this walk 'A Graveyard, Coffin and Crypt Tour' - visit
the hidden city of the dead; descend to a secret crypt, sample Roman and
mediaeval coffins and visit the plague sites |
2.15 pm
YorkWalk |
27th April
2008 |
Wetherby Races |
Wetherby
Racecourse |
27th April
2008 |
The History of Duncombe Park’s
Veteran Trees - A Guided Walk |
Duncombe
Park |
28th April
2008 |
Lunch-time Concert by BBC pianist
Vincent Billington - 'Rhapsody in Blue' - The Gershwin Story, featuring '
The Man I Love', 'I Got Rythmn', 'Fascinating Rythmn' and much more. 1.00
pm. For further information phone 01723 350545 |
St Helen's Church
St Helen's
Square |
28th April -
23rd
May
2008 |
Zoe Secrett 'Archangels' -
An exhibition of depictions of the Archangels Michael, Raphael, Gabriel
and Uriel. Zoe supports the NSPCC and the Great Ormond Street Hospital
Children's Charilty, through sales of her prints |
Western Crypt
York Minster |
| 29th April 2008 |
Banqueting Houses & The
Banquet 1550-1700 - David Bostwick reveals more about banqueting betwen
1550 - 1700.
Throughout this period a banquet was not the sort of
feast we know today, but a much more intimate meal or dessert of candied
fruits,jellies, biscuits, sweetmeats and wines. Special houses and roof
top rooms, away from the prying eyes of the servants, were created for
these private entertainments. Historian, David Bostwick, takes us on a
whirlwind tour of these exotic places. 7.00 pm |
Fairfax
House |
29th April
2008 |
Yorkshire Philosophical Society
Lecture Programme - General theme for the year: "Controversy and
Risk." This evening - Are radio waves dangerous? A Lecture by
Dr Stuart Porter, University of York. 7.30 pm. Contact 01904 656713 for
further details |
Tempest Anderson
Hall,
Yorkshire
Museum Gardens
Yorkshire
Philosophical
Society |
29th April
2008 |
Oh Boy! It’s the Non Stop
Sixties - It’s said that if you remember the 60’s you weren’t there!
Strange then that these 60’s artists are among the best remembered artists
of all time. Who could forget hits such as ‘Somewhere’,
‘Marie’& ‘Hold Me’ from PJ Proby, ‘Out Of Time’
& ‘Handbags & Gladrags’ from Chris Farlowe, ‘Twist &
Shout’, ‘Do You Love Me’ & ‘Candyman’ from Brian
Poole, ‘Hitchin a Ride’, ‘Early in the Morning’ & ‘I
Live For The Sun’ from Vanity Fare, and the unforgettable voice of
Mike Pender from The Searchers on ‘Sweets For My Sweets’,
‘Needles & Pins’, and ‘Don’t Throw Your Love Away’.
Surely, an evening to remember from the ORIGINAL stars of the
60’s |
8.00 pm
Pocklington
Arts
Centre |
30th April
2008 |
York Concerts - NICHOLAS NOWICKI
piano plays Ravel - Miroirs and Mussorgsky - Pictures at
an Exhibition
Nicholas graduated from the University of York in
Music in 2006 and was awarded the Charles Heywood scholarship for a
Masters in Performance at the Royal Northern College of Music, where he
appeared in a masterclass with Phillipe Cassard, performed in the RNCM
Ravel Festival and as soloist with the RNCM Wind Orchestra. After
achieving a distinction in performance, Nicholas was awarded the Clifton
Helliwell Memorial Prize for Piano. Nicholas has played concertos with
symphony orchestras in Northumberland and York; worked alongside members
of the Northern Sinfonia in chamber music workshops and has undertaken
repetiteur work for the National Youth Music Theatre and the University of
York choir. He is known in the North-East as having been accompanist and
organist for Tynemouth Choral Society and resident pianist during the
summer months at Wallington Hall for the National Trust as well as having
performed extensively as soloist throughout the region. He opened the 30th
Alnwick International Music Festival with a recital in the Guest Hall of
Alnwick Castle in July 2005. Nicholas recently gave a sell-out lunchtime
recital for Master Musicians in the North-East |
7.30 pm
Jack Lyons
Concert
Hall
UoY
York
Concerts |
30th April
2008 |
Evening Bat Walk - Evening Talk
with a late-night walk around Harewood Lake 7:30 - 10:00 pm
John
Gregory, Treasurer of the West Yorkshire Bat Group and Bat Warden for
Natural England will lead this evening Talk with a late-night walk around
Harewood Lake in search of our resident species of bats.
Tea &
Coffee will be served on arrival. The talk is approximately 1 hour. Please
bring a torch and suitable footwear and clothing. Places are limited,
please book in advance |
Harewood
House |
30th April
2008 |
Henry Blofeld - An Evening
With Blowers - BBC Test Match Special commentator Henry Blofeld is
undoubtably the current voice of cricket and he continues to be one of the
best loved characters in the game. Blowers as he is affectionately known
is as famous for his musings on pigeons, planes, double-decker buses, tea
ladies, cakes and his catch-phrase my dear old thing as he is for his
cricket commentary. This one man show is a quintessentially British affair
in which Blowers trawls through his extraordinary life which includes his
often hilarious encounters with luminaries such as Noel Coward, Nigel
Havers and Boris Johnson |
7.30 pm
Pocklington
Arts
Centre |
30th April
2008 |
Scarborough Jazz @ The Cask
present - Martin Jones. Martin's polished trumpet and flugel horn playing
are well known nationally and he is highly respected for his musical
ability and versatility. He can switch from the earthy early traditional
sounds of Louis Armstrong to the mainstream style of Ruby Braff and then
on to the modal playing of Miles Davis. He has a huge repertoire and will
take requests. Martin is also a great jazz vocalist and teaches singing in
Hull |
The Cask Inn
Scarborough
Scarborough
Jazz |