Catch the young talented performers of Eastbourne Music And Arts Festival as they take to the stage at The Birley Centre this weekend. Music is in the spotlight at the event on Saturday March 16 and Sunday March 17. The Eastbourne Music & Arts Festival is a competitive festival held annually in Eastbourne, and was originally founded in 1961. The aims of the festival are to help to promote and encourage the study and practice of the Arts of Music, Dance, Speech and Drama in all their branches. Sessions cost £5 per adult, £3.50 per child, or all day £10 adult and £3.50 per child.read more; Celebrate the legends of country music in tribute coming to Royal Hippodrome Theatre A celebration at Splash Point Jazz Club Eastbourne of the legendary Miles Davis and his music … [Read more...] about Eastbourne Music and Arts Festival at the Birley Centre this weekend
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Din l-Art Helwa appoints Professor Alex Torpiano as its new Head
Professor Alex Torpiano, former president of the Kamra tal-Periti till last year and Dean of the Faculty for the Built Environment at the University of Malta, is the 8th Executive President of Din l-Art Helwa since it was founded by Judge Maurice Caruana Curran in 1965 to “protect Malta’s rich cultural heritage and the natural environment.” Commenting on his appointment Prof Torpiano said, “it is an honour to take up the reins at Din l-Art Helwa,’ stated Professor Torpiano, especially at a time when the country faces so many challenges in the protection of its heritage and in particular, the natural environment.” He added that, “I hope to continue to drive Din l-Art Helwa’s mission forward and to bring new energy and innovation to an organisation which has already achieved so much.” DLH members elected the new Council and the officials who are to lead the voluntary heritage and environment NGO into 2021, during the recent Annual … [Read more...] about Din l-Art Helwa appoints Professor Alex Torpiano as its new Head
Art on the Map at Gunby Hall
Visitors to a National Trust property near Spilsby can enjoy an exhibition with a difference this month. Lincolnshire art collective Art on the Map present Spring Fling at Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens. The exhibition will be on display in Gunby Hall’s Orchard Gallery until Thursday, March 28. Exhibiting artists from Art on the Map are Lind Anso, Bob Armstrong, Lynn Baker, Denise Hawthorn, Lyn Jenkins, Bridget Jones, Sheila Pearce, Mo Teeuw, Toni Watts and Helen Webber. At weekends, and some days during the week, one of these artists will be on hand in the gallery, perhaps creating a new piece of artwork or generating ideas from the beautiful surroundings at Gunby. Art on the Map is a collective of 25 high-quality artists and craft makers which has evolved from the Lincolnshire Open Studios scheme, started back in 1999 when artists and craft-makers from across the county came together to put their studios ‘on the map’. Over the years a wide range of artists … [Read more...] about Art on the Map at Gunby Hall
Plans welcomed to transform martial arts school into more than 40 student flats
Nottingham's School of Martial Arts could be transformed into 42 student flats - and the plans have been welcomed. The school, in Ilkeston Road, could make way for a three-storey building, if proposals are approved. It is hoped planning consent will be granted in June. Construction will start soon after with the accommodation planned to be ready for September 2020. The existing site owner is retiring from a long career in martial arts competitions and teaching. Businesses in the area welcomed the news. Lisa Stewart, McColls Store manager said: “In the long term it will benefit us, it will be a bonus for the store as the new accommodation is so close to us we’ll definitely see a difference when it’s built. We get enough business with the builders.” Alex Mitchell, store manager at The Bowl grocery store added: “It’s going to be great for the area. An old building that was not really used is being brought back to life. "It’ll bring a lot more … [Read more...] about Plans welcomed to transform martial arts school into more than 40 student flats
Willow swan created in preparation of Bradworthy Arts Festival
0 Post a comment Wednesday, 13 March 2019 - Arts by The Post @twitter.com/ThePostSeries [email protected] THE hotly anticipated Bradworthy Arts Festival (BAF) will take place on May 4 and 5 this year and in preparation a willow sculpture class was held on Saturday, March 2, in Bradworthy Memorial Hall. The ‘Willow Sculpture Project’ was free to attend and was led by community artist Angelique Medland. The sculptures made, including a large swan, will be displayed at BAF.The Bradworthy Arts Festival has undergone a few changes since the last event in May 2017. There are a few new members in the management team and a growing database of artists and craftspeople. The biggest change, however, is that the festival will now, for a variety of reasons, be held over two days instead of three.As in the past, each venue will ‘specialise’ in particular media, although combinations of media-specific work within the same venue are still welcomed. As ever … [Read more...] about Willow swan created in preparation of Bradworthy Arts Festival