What’s On - 20/8/09

Aug 20 2009 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

EVENTS

THURSDAY

BROUGHTON: Slimming World class from 5.30pm and 7.30pm at the War Memorial Institute. Ring 01244 534593.

CHESTER: Mini Dig – are you a budding archaeologist? Come along to the Grosvenor Museum’s Newstead Gallery and unearth fabulous artefacts on this mini dig from 2-4pm. Free drop-in sessions.

CHESTER: Chester and District Branch of the Parkinson’s Disease Society holding a pub lunch. Ring 01244 678866 for details.

SOUTHPORT: Southport Flower Show 2009 at Victoria Park from 9am-6pm. Advance ticket £14, day ticket £18 at the gate £16 concessions. Late entry after 3pm £5. Children under 16 free when accompanied by an adult. Ring 0844 847 1555 or visit www.southportflowershow.co.uk.

FRIDAY

CHESTER: What’s Beneath Our Feet? – discover what archaeologists have found on excavations in Chester and make a cross-section of the ground beneath the city streets, complete with artefacts, at the Grosvenor Museum’s Newstead Gallery from 2-4pm. Free drop-in sessions.

SOUTHPORT: Southport Flower Show 2009 at Victoria Park from 9am-6pm. Advance ticket £14, day ticket £18 at the gate £16 concessions. Late entry after 3pm £5. Children under 16 free when accompanied by an adult. Ring 0844 847 1555 or visit www.southportflowershow.co.uk.

SATURDAY

BEESTON: Victorian Puppets – meet an eccentric duo and their puppet shows of patriotic history of great British heroes and events, introduced by Sir Henry Greatham, at Beeston Castle from 11am-5pm. Adults £5, concessions £4.30, children £2.50. Ring 01829 260464 or visit www.english-heritage.org.uk.

DEE ESTUARY: Start of the Big Dee Festival – a week of events celebrating the Dee Estuary and its past, present and future. Festival runs until August 30. Ring 01244 814931 for details.

KNUTSFORD: The 22nd Vintage, Classic & Sports Car Show with Giant Cheshire Auto-Jumble at Tatton Park from 9am-5pm. Adults £6, children under 12 free. Normal park entry charges apply. Ring 01565 723863 or visit www.tattonpark.org.uk.

LITTLE BUDWORTH: National Gardens Scheme open day at Sunnyside Farm in Shop Lane from 1-5pm. Admission £4, children free.

SOUTHPORT: Southport Flower Show 2009 at Victoria Park from 9am-6pm. Advance ticket £14, day ticket £18 at the gate £16 concessions. Late entry after 3pm £5. Children under 16 free when accompanied by an adult. Ring 0844 847 1555 or visit www.southportflowershow.co.uk.

SUNDAY

BEESTON: Victorian Puppets – meet an eccentric duo and their puppet shows of patriotic history of great British heroes and events, introduced by Sir Henry Greatham, at Beeston Castle from 11am-5pm. Adults £5, concessions £4.30, children £2.50. Ring 01829 260464 or visit www.english-heritage.org.uk.

BODNANT: Conwy plant hunters' fair organised by the North Wales branch of Plant Heritage (NCCPG) at Bodnant Gardens, from 10am-4pm. Admission to the Plant Hunters’ Fair is free. Enquiries 01978 761083 or visit www.nccpg.com or www.bodnantgardens.co.uk.

CONNAH'S QUAY: Deeside Rotary Club is holding an ‘It’s a Knockout’ extravaganza from 11am to 5pm, teams will battle it out for the winners trophy at Deeside College,Connahs Quay.

Large inflatables, pools of water, a giant foam machines and a giant basket ball game are just some of the things included in the day.

There will also be fairground rides for children, a falconry diplay, horse and dog shows and dance and gymnastic displays.

Entry is £2 per adult and £1 per child.

If you would like to submit a team to take part in the ‘It’s a Knockout’ challenge, contact Paula at sux80@uwclub.net

KNUTSFORD: The 22nd Vintage, Classic & Sports Car Show with Giant Cheshire Auto-Jumble at Tatton Park from 9am-5pm. Adults £6, children under 12 free. Normal park entry charges apply. Ring 01565 723863 or visit www.tattonpark.org.uk.

LITTLE BUDWORTH: National Gardens Scheme open day at Sunnyside Farm in Shop Lane from 1-5pm. Admission £4, children free.

SOUTHPORT: Southport Flower Show 2009 at Victoria Park from 10am-5pm. Advance ticket £14, day ticket £18 at the gate £16 concessions. Late entry after 3pm £5. Children under 16 free when accompanied by an adult. Ring 0844 847 1555 or visit www.southportflowershow.co.uk.

TUESDAY

CHESTER: Ladybird Puppets – create a lovely ladybird puppet out of paper at Chester History & Heritage, St Michael’s Church, Bridge Street Row, from 10.30am-noon. £1 per child. Book on 01244 402110.

CHESTER: Roman Myths and Legends – drop in to discover more about two important characters in Roman mythology – Minerva and Hercules – at the Grosvenor Museum’s Newstead Gallery from 2-4pm. Free drop-in sessions.

WEDNESDAY

CHESTER: Discover the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons – meet some colourful characters and make some Viking and Saxon related crafts around the Grosvenor Museum from 11am-4pm. Free drop-in sessions.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27

CHESTER: Ladybird Puppets – create a lovely ladybird puppet out of paper at Chester History & Heritage, St Michael’s Church, Bridge Street Row, from 10.30am-noon. £1 per child. Book on 01244 402110.

CHESTER: Make A Landscape – create your own little bit of England filled with hills, trees, streams and animals at the Grosvenor Museum’s Newstead Gallery from 2-4pm. Free drop-in sessions.

MUSIC

THURSDAY

CHESTER: St Asaph based organist Graham Eccles plays music by Bach, Ball, Widor and Gigout in his lunchtime organ recital in Chester Cathedral at 1.10pm. Retiring collection.

MANCHESTER: Finals of Manchester International Concerto Competition for Young Pianists for competitors aged 16 and under, at the Royal Northern College of Music in Oxford Road at 7.30pm. Tickets £15, £12. Ring 0161 907 5555 or visit www.rncm.ac.uk.

FRIDAY

MANCHESTER: Finals of Manchester International Concerto Competition for Young Pianists for competitors aged 22 and under at the Royal Northern College of Music in Oxford Road at 7.30pm. Tickets £15, £12. Ring 0161 907 5555 or visit www.rncm.ac.uk.

SUNDAY

CHESTER: Cool Jazz performing at the Bandstand at The Groves from 2-3.30pm and 4-6pm. Ring 01244 402446.

RHYL: The Nick Ross Orchestra present Sounds of the Glenn Miller Orchestra at the Pavilion Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £15, concessions £1 off. Ring 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

TUESDAY

CHESTER: Christopher Pilsbury, organist at Holy Trinity Church, Blacon, plays music by Bach, Buxtehude, Messiaen, Franck and Peeters, in his Tuesdays-at-One lunchtime organ recital in St Werburgh's Church, Grosvenor Park Road. Retiring collection.

WEDNESDAY

CHESTER: Wednesdays at One recital featuring tenor William Phibbs at St John’s Church in Vicars Lane at 12.45pm. Ring 01244 880210.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27

CHESTER: Birkenhead based organist David Holroyd, plays music by Bach, Thalben-Ball, Saint-Saëns and Dubois, in his lunchtime organ recital in Chester Cathedral at 1.10pm. Retiring collection.

SHOWS

CHESTER: August 22 – Comedy Club featuring Gerard Smiley, Stephanie Davis and Joseph Wilson at Alexander’s, Rufus Court, from 8pm. Tickets £10. Ring 01244 340005 or visit www.alexanderslive.com.

LIVERPOOL: August 23 –Halfway To Paradise – The Billy Fury Story at the Empire Theatre in Lime Street. Ring 0844 847 2525 or visit www.liverpoolempire.org.uk.

LLANDUDNO: Today – The Billy Fury Story, featuring Fury’s Tornados taking the audience on a musical and visual journey through the star’s life and work, at Venue Cymru at 7.30pm. Tickets £17.50. Ring 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

LLANDUDNO: August 21 – Musicals in Motion classic West End and Broadway shows are brought to life by established stars Jem Brent and Maria Jane Hyde at Venue Cymru at 7.30pm. Tickets £15. Ring 01492 872000 or visit www.venuecymru.co.uk.

MANCHESTER: August 21-31 – Manchester Pride Festival in The Gay Village in the city centre. Visit www.manchesterpride.com for details.

NESS: August 23 – Illyria presents The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas at Ness Gardens. Picnics in the gardens from 6pm. Show starts 7pm. Tickets £12, concessions £7. Pre-booking essential. Visit www.nessgardens.org.uk.

NORTHWICH: Today – Indigo Moon Theatre Company present Alice and The White Rabbit at the Harlequin Theatre in Queen Street at 2pm. Tickets £3.50. Ring 01606 41597.

NORTHWICH: August 23 – Theatreworks Outdoor Theatre present Babe at Arley Hall & Gardens at 2.30pm. Adults £14, children £5. Ring 01565 777353.

RHYL: August 22, 29 – Junior Showtime 2009 featuring The Gay Harris Dancers at the Pavilion Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £8, concessions £1 off, family tickets £24. Ring 01745 330000.

RHYL: August 20 – Masters of the House Sing The Musicals – a musical feast featuring former stars from Les Miserables at the Pavilion Theatre at 7.30pm. Tickets £15, concessions £1 off. Ring 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

RHYL: August 27 – The Wizard of Oz at the Pavilion Theatre at 2.30pm and 6pm. Tickets £9.50 adults, concessions £1.50 off family ticket £30. Ring 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.

WIRRAL: August 21 – The Bill Shankly Story – presented by author and broadcaster John Keith and featuring ex-Liverpool players Ron Yeats and Chris Lawler, this tribute to the iconic former Liverpool manager offers a rare insight into a true sporting great, at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton at 7.30pm. Tickets £12, concessions £10. Ring 0151 666 0000 or visit www.floralpavilion.com.

WIRRAL: August 22 – C’Mon Everybody – great costumes, lookalikes and soundalikes bring to life the music of Eddic Cochran, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry and more, featuring guitarist Chris “Fenderman” Black, at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton at 7.30pm. Tickets £15, concessions £13. Ring 0151 666 0000 or visit www.floralpavilion.com.

EXHIBITIONS

BODELWYDDAN: Until October – Bodelwyddan Castle will be showcasing an inspirational collection of images from North Wales photographers, as it displays the 19th annual exhibition of the North Wales Photographic Society. The exhibition is open every day during August and every day except Friday during September and October from 10.30am–5pm.

CHESTER: August 22-February 21 – Curious Clothing: Playful Fashions – a small exhibition examining how the design of clothes can take us unawares, at the Grosvenor Museum Costume Gallery, First Floor Period House.

CHESTER: Until October 1 – A Bit of a Do – photographic exhibition looking at the various events people put together and attended over the years from a party in the parish hall to a formal dance in a posh hotel, at Chester History and Heritage in St Michael’s Church.

CHESTER: Until September 13 – Tales of a River: The Dee From Source to Sea – a celebration of the River Dee from its source in the mountains of Snowdonia to the end of its journey at the Dee Estuary, at Grosvenor Museum’s Exhibition Gallery One.

CHESTER: Until September 30 – Paintings by Rembrandt’s Workshop and Stubbs, lent by the Duke of Westminster to the Grosvenor Museum Art Gallery.

CHESTER: Until September 6 – Shadows: Colour in the Absence of Light – Pamela Field and Nicky Ferguson have been working together for five years, producing exhibitions and community workshops throughout Cheshire. For this exhibition in the Grosvenor Museum Gallery Two, they have studied shadows and created very different works from this theme.

LIVERPOOL: Until September 13 – Colour Chart: Reinventing Colour, 1950 to Today – a look at the moment when a group of artists began to see colour as “readymade” rather than as scientific or expressive, featuring more than 40 artists including Andy Warhol and Damien Hirst, at Tate Liverpool, Albert Dock. Ring 0151 702 7400 or visit www.tate.org.uk/liverpool.

LIVERPOOL: Until August 31 – Sound and Vision – atmospheric images of Liverpool’s youthful and exhilarating post-punk era feature in a new exhibition by photographer Francesco Mellina at the National Conservation Centre in Whitechapel. Ring 0151 478 4999.

LIVERPOOL: Until September 20 – New Radicals – From Sickert to Freud, features a selection of stunning paintings spanning the late-19th to mid-20th centuries at the Walker Art Gallery. For more information, ring information 0151 478 4199.

LIVERPOOL: Until December 31 – White Feather: The Spirit of Lennon – exhibition featuring memorabilia belonging to Beatles’ legend, John Lennon, charting his life with former wife Cynthia and son Julian at The Beatles Story, Pier Head, Georges Parade. Ring 0151 709 1963.

MANCHESTER: Until summer 2010 – The Manchester Indian – Thomas Wardle and India – a celebration of the centenary of the death of Sir Thomas Wardle, best known for his collaborations with William Morris, but here the focus is on his efforts to reinvigorate the silk industry in India as well as the impact India had on his work, at the Whitworth Art Gallery, University of Manchester, in Oxford Road. Ring 0161 275 7450 or visit www.manchester.ac.uk/whitworth.

MANCHESTER: From Until summer 2010 – The Complete Roberta Breitmore by Lynn Hershman Leeson – in San Francisco in the mid-70s, Leeson created Roberta Breitmore and performed this persona as a work of art for four years, documenting it through artefacts, photography, film and sound which is being shown for the first time in its entirety at the Whitworth Art Gallery, University of Manchester, in Oxford Road. Ring 0161 275 7450 or visit www.manchester.ac.uk/whitworth.

MANCHESTER: Until May 2010 – Deep Rooted – How Trees Shape Our Lives – drawing from the Whitworth collection’s internationally important collection of watercolours and drawings, this exhibition explores how trees and woodland have shaped our lives, both physically and emotionally, at the Whitworth Art Gallery, University of Manchester, in Oxford Road. Ring 0161 275 7450 or visit www.manchester.ac.uk/whitworth.

MANCHESTER: Until August 23 – Procession: An Exhibition – idiosyncratic gathering of images, objects and films forming a complex web of historical, social and cultural change covering events as diverse as the Peterloo Massacre of 1819, Gandhi’s visit to Lancashire in 1931 and Jerry Lee Lewis’ appearance on Granada TV in 1964, at Cornerhouse in Oxford Street. Ring 0161 200 1500 or visit www.cornerhouse.org.

MANCHESTER: Until November 29 – A Natural Selection: The Life and Literature of Charles Darwin – an exploration of Darwin’s life and published works looking at his theories of evolution and natural selection at John Rylands Library, University of Manchester, Deansgate. Ring 0161 306 0555 or visit www.manchester.ac.uk/library.

MANCHESTER: Until August 31 – What Are You Like? – an eclectic group of well-known personalities from the worlds of fashion, illustration, journalism, music and more have drawn answers to questions such as what is their favourite animal, food or weather, at the Manchester Art Gallery. Visit www.manchestergalleries.org or ring 0161 235 8888.

MANCHESTER: Until August 31 – JS Bach – for Manchester International Festival 2009, Zaha Hadid Architects is transforming the largest exhibition space at the Manchester Art Gallery into an intimate music hall, especially for performances of Bach’s solo works. Visit www.manchestergalleries.org or ring 0161 235 8888.

MANCHESTER: Until January 17 – Mapping Manchester: Cartographic Stories of the City – exploring the growth of the city, road networks and public transport at John Rylands Library, University of Manchester, Deansgate. Ring 0161 306 0555 or visit www.manchester.ac.uk/library.

MANCHESTER: Until October 2009 – Putting On The Glitz – wallpapers and wallcoverings with that extra something at the Whitworth Art Gallery at the University of Manchester in Oxford Road. Ring 0161 275 7450 or visit www.manchester.ac.uk/whitworth.

RUNCORN: Until September 12 – Halton Open Art Exhibition – Artists who love, work or study in Halton, exhibit photographs, watercolours, and sculptures. For more information, contact The Brindley, High Street. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

WIRRAL: Until September 20 – The Gentle Art of Making Etchings – featuring about 50 exquisite works drawn by American artist James McNeill Whistler from the University of Glasgow’s world-famous collection at Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight. Ring 0151 478 4136 or visit www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk.

WREXHAM: Until September 5 – Open Season: Wrexham Art Group – showcase of the results of the group’s recent painting on location at local sites at the Oriel Wrecsam in Rhossdu Road. Ring 01978 292093.

WREXHAM: Until August 29 – Wrexham Open 2009 – works by a range of artists in all media at the Oriel Wrecsam in Rhossdu Road. Ring 01978 292093.

WREXHAM: Until September 19 – Exhibitions by glass artist Cait Walker, ceramic artist Louise Farrell and jewellery designer Nicola Becci at the Oriel Wrecsam in Rhossdu Road. Ring 01978 292093.