A chance to unwind after a frantic Festival week. Experience the empowering and uplifting art of Tai Chi and Chi Kung. Demonstration and participation suitable for all ages. Join in or watch – both are relaxing.
Saturday 29 May
THE JOCKEY’S ARTS AND CRAFT FAIR
The Horse and Jockey
Saturday 29 May 10AM
Free
Join us at the Jockey for their monthly arts and craft sale on the last Saturday of every month in the dining room of the pub.
RUBBISH REVAMPED
Abbotsford Road
Saturday 29 May 11AM–3PM
Free, drop in, places as available
Drop by for some fun and inspiration to see how things normally thrown in the bin can be turned into attractive and even useful items: sock monsters, junk mail jewellery, bottle-top pin cushions and loads more. Have a go yourself by turning a CD into a sun- catcher, a greeting card into a box or a juice carton into a wallet. Bring your own rubbish or use ours. Suitable for children (6+), young people and adults. www.rubbishrevamped.org.uk
BOB NANCOLLIS, THE SMALLEST SCULPTURE PARK IN THE WORLD
4 Corkland Road
Saturday 22 May, Sunday 23 May, Wednesday 26 May, Saturday 29 May 1–5PM
Third year running and Bob brings more for you to be charmed by in this spectacular show in his back garden, with sculpture from him and fellow contributors. It really is a gem not to be missed!
CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS: HAPPY ACCIDENTS
Chorlton Library Meeting Room
Saturday 29 May 2PM
Free
A challenging and fun creative writing workshop, suitable for everyone who writes poetry, prose, songs, raps and blogs.
ART IN THE PARK
Beech Road Park
Saturday 29 May 2–5PM
Free
Join the Friends of Beech Road Park for an afternoon of creativity and fun. Draw on the pavements and play with clay. All welcome.
BOOK READING: INSIDE CUTTER, TOM BAILEY AND ROB FLOYD
Marble Beer House
Saturday 29 May 4-5PM
Is he who is tired of Chorlton tired of life? A painter and writer combine to answer this question. New paintings by Rob Floyd are exhibited, including a portrait of the writer Tom Bailey.
MATTHEW HALSALL
St. Clement’s Church
Saturday 29 May 7.30pm
£9/£6
Manchester based trumpeter Matthew Halsall is fast carving out a reputation as one of the UK’s brightest talents. A gifted trumpeter with a beautiful, expressive tone, his music draws on his love of the transcendental spiritual and modal jazz of Alice and John Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders, as well as the glories of ‘60s British jazz, and has won him fans from Gilles Peterson to Mojo and BBC Music Magazine.
Halsall’s music is thoughtful, elegiac and explorative. But while imbued with a sense of history, the young trumpeter and DJ nevertheless brings a contemporary bounce to his beautiful music and his live shows are as likely to feature a Cinematic Orchestra or Soil and Pimp cover as his own thoughtful originals or the bands soulful explorations of the music of Alice and John Coltrane.
His crack band, as heard on his latest album, Colour Yes, features some of Manchester’s finest musicians
“Rain-streaked spiritual jazz from Manchester.”The Independent on Sunday
“Grooving through time on the spiritual sunship.” Mojo Magazine
TICKETS & INFO: 07794 860 305
RNCM EVENING RECITALS
St. Werburgh’s Church
Saturday 29 May 7.30PM
Free
Pianist Alex Winkcup from the Royal Northern College of Music performs in this series of solo recitals.
IGUANA’S FINEST PART 4
Iguana Bar
Saturday 29 May 8PM
Free
The Kevin Kritchley Outfit – A five-piece band that produces epic, acoustic music to powerful affect. The band produce a unique and captivating sound with an impressive line-up which includes a cellist and violinist who together give this band an instantly alternative sound from the standard rock band.
The Leftrights – This trio boast supports slots with some of the Manchester greats including Tom Hingley (Inspiral Carpets), Kid British, Detroit Social Club & The Futureheads. Their sound is drawn from varied influences, which results in an unusual yet surprising accessible sound. The straight ahead classic rock approach of drummer Neil, coupled with melodic and experimental counterparts from Bass Payer John, & Singer/Songwriter, Paul gives them a distinct and original edge unlike any other band around.
www.myspace.com/wearetheleftrights
Carrie Penty Mason – The vocal talents of Carrie Mason are accompanied by expert guitarist Ben Lee as they venture forth as a new folk duo. Their sound is honest and invigorating as they steal influence from traditional folk, the folk revival, post-folk and some stuff that isn’t folk at all.
www.myspace.com/carriepentymason
The Acoustic Conquistador – A self taught, Spanish, Classical guitarist who plays with overt dynamic variation ranging from beautifully delicate whispering tones to the rhythmical beating up of his guitar. Along with his own compositions he also plays music by great composers such as Tarrega, Carcassi and Albinez.
“An exemplary performance of Spanish classical guitar played with the passion the metier deserves” Lancaster
ICE BAND
Abode
Saturday 29 May 9PM
Free
Four-piece band based in Lancashire who produce a unique and exciting sound which couples fascinating melodies with soaring and honest vocals.
GLOSSY
Dulcimer
Saturday 29 May 9PM
Free
Monthly night featuring Jane Weaver (Guilty Pleasures) and guests.
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2010 Programme
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CHORLTON ARTS
FESTIVAL HUB -
Join us at the Hub
for the 2010 Festival.
- The Hub Ticket Centre is the official box office for the 2010 Chorlton Arts Festival.
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Open Wed - Sat 10am-4pm
from 12 May -
The Precinct Centre,
Chorlton M21 9AQ
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TICKETS: 07794 860 305
E: tickets@chorltonartsfestival.com
Chorlton Arts Radio, in association with the Chorlton Arts Festival, is currently broadcasting its first ever broadcast from the 17th to 30th of May 2010 - 24hrs a day!