Please see
below for upcoming events - 06/03/2010 until 13/03/2010!
*** THE
DRILL HALL, LINCOLN***
Sat 6th March
@ 8pm - The Dave O'Higgins Quintet featuring Eric Alexander.
Dave O’Higgins on tenor saxophone, Eric Alexander (USA) on tenor saxophone,
Tom Cawley on piano, Arnie Somogyi on double bass and Kristian Leth (Denmark)
on drums. This UK/US tenor saxophone partnership features two of the very
best from each country. New Yorker Eric Alexander known for his big melodic
sound, joins Dave O’Higgins, equally well-known for his rough-edged playing
and zig-zagging solos, along with the other hugely talented members of
Dave’s Quintet to play fast, furious and energetic music based around
a repertoire of standards. Foot-tapping joyful modern jazz played by two
guys at the peak of their respective games.
Mon 8th Mar
at 8pm - Spiers and Boden.
Described by The Guardian as “the finest instrumental duo on the traditional
scene” and twice winners of the BBC Radio 2 folk award for Best Duo, Spiers
& Boden make a quick and very welcome return to the Drill Hall after
their superb concert last year. The duo have made the genre of spontaneous,
punky English folk very much their own. Loud, proud, and with just a few
acoustic instruments, they create a multitude of textures upon which they
present traditional stories and dance music which have taken them on to
the main stages of many major festivals. “Dynamics, drive and passion”
BBC Radio 2 folk website
Thurs 11th Mar at 8pm - Half Wit Theatre presents First Class
As part of the Comedy Fringe Weekend, this show tells the story of how
a man rediscovers his passion for life in the unlikeliest of places… When
Michel Bates makes a routine trip to the post office, he meets Beatrice
– an impossibly enthusiastic postal worker, who takes him far beyond the
confines of a mailroom into the universe of her imagination. Powered by
her infectious lust for life, Bea leads Michael on a journey to find something
he never knew he had lost. Fusing physical theatre with comedy and music,
this absurd yet oh-so-believable human tale unfolds with delightful results.
‘This curious and charming fable is glorious in its playful physicality’
Time Out ‘What a debut! Wonderful explosion of physical theatre and unsurpassed
imagination’
Fri 12th Mar from10am till 12noon - John Pountney on the Piano
Every 2nd Friday of the month John plays music on the Steinway piano.
He will perform music from Irving Berlin, Gershwin and Cole Porter and
entry is FREE.
Fri 12th Mar at 8pm - Pappy's World Record Attempt
Fresh from Channel 4 and a critically acclaimed, sell-out run at the 2009
Edinburgh Festival, “the funniest sketch troupe on the Fringe” (The Scotsman)
return to take the UK, and the record books, by storm. In 2007 they were
nominated for the If.comedy award. In 2008 they won Chortle Best Sketch
Act, performed in Australia and had their own shows on Channel 4 and Radio
4. Join them for a full night of sketches and songs and a chance to see
them attempt the impossible. 200 Sketches In An Hour (plus bonus sketches
and an interval!) One World Record. Heroic attempt, or spectacular folly?
‘Whether they succeed or not, they’re hilarious.’
Sat 13th Mar at 8pm - The New Art Club (Tom and Pete) presents This is
Now
In 1983, Tom illegally taped the first ‘Now That’s What I Call Music’
LP (side one) onto a C60 cassette. 25 years later he found it in a drawer
and a new show was born. Join Britain’s funniest dance duo as they deconstruct
the first ever Now album and jump headlong into a dark pool of days gone
by and come out covered in a filthy 80s gunk. Wrestling with classic hits
from Bonnie Tyler and Duran Duran, amongst others, will Tom and Pete be
able to save the Drill Hall audience from drowning in nostalgia?
***IMPart,
LINCOLN***
Every Tuesday - IMPart Open Tuesday.
Imagine if there was a place where you could share your ideas with people
like you!
IMPart offers free space for creative people to work on their own projects
on Tuesdays from 10:30am till 3pm. From beginners to professionals, all
are welcome. So why not come along and try something new, or just drop
in and have a cup of tea, the IMPart team will be happy to see you!
IMPart Community Arts Centre
St Botolph's Church Hall
39b High Street. Lincoln. 01522 540200
Or ring :- Marion 07856750171, Neil 07932 884360, Phil 07720 810468, Jenni
07792978014
***A D V A
N C E D N O T I C E. LINCOLN CATHEDRAL***
Sat 20th March 2010 at 7.30pm - Bach: Mass in B Minor.
Performed by the Lincoln Choral Society with the Lincolnshire Chamber
Orchestra, a moving performance is promised with soloists Catherine King
(Mezzo Soprano), Nicki Kennedy (Soprano), James Laing (Countertenor),
Daniel Auchinloss (Tenor) and Jonathon Gunthorpe (Baritone)
Tickets available from the Cathedral Shop @ £17.50, £15, £12 and £10 -
01522 561644
***TERRY O'TOOLE
THEATRE, NTH HYKEHAM***
Sat 13th March at 7.30pm - 'Legends of Rock' - The Piggies.
Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline proudly present a fund-raising concert featuring
tributes to ‘Legends of Rock’ from the 1960s thro’ to the 1980s, including
Queen, Status Quo and Dire Straits.
Book early for this great show paying tribute to your favourite bands!
Tickets: £12.00
Contact the Box Office - 01522 883311
***THE PETWOOD
HOTEL, WOODHALL SPA***
Sunday March 7th from 10.30am - 4.30pm - Designer/Makers & Artist
Exhibition.
Following the success of last year's event, Tempo Promotes, the creative
partnership of Branston-based Serena Beeley and Julie McLean, are delighted
to inform you that again, the very best of the region's artists and designer-makers
will be show-casing their
work at this family-friendly event. Creative people from the length and
breadth of this county and also from the neighbouring counties of Nottinghamshire,Leicestershire
and Cambridgeshire will be be exhibiting a diversity of work, from beautiful
textiles and vintage inspired pieces to bespoke furniture and equestrian
portraits.There will will be something to suit all tastes!
Contacts - Serena Beeley and Julie McLean - (01522 794693 / 793457)
***QUIZ NIGHTS,
LINCOLN***
Every Tuesday Evening at 9pm - The Lord Tennyson, Rasen Lane.
Every Wednesday Evening at 9pm - The Burton Arms, West Parade.
***LINCOLN
CASTLE***
Sat 13th & Sun 14th Mar between 10am and 4pm - Discover Lincolnshire
Weekend.
Re-enactment of Victorian Prison Life
Lincoln Castle Garrison - 15th Century re-enactors will set up camp in
the castle grounds for the weekend. Demonstrations of longbow archery.
FREE ENTRY to this event, and there will be free guided tours at 11am,
12pm, 1pm and 2pm.
Contact: For further details about this event please contact 01522 511068
***MUSEUM OF
LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE***
Sat 13th & Sun 14th Mar between 10am and 4pm (last entry at 3.30pm)
- Discover Lincoln Living History Weekend.
The Museum of Lincolnshire Life will be holding one of its popular Victorian
living history events throughout the Discover Lincoln weekend, when the
Victorian Kitchen and Victorian printing press will be in action. With
free parking, free entry and a free children's trail it's the perfect
outing.
Contact: Further information is available from the museum on 01522 528448.
***ELLIS MILL,
LINCOLN***
Sat 6th Mar from 10am - Open Morning at the Mill
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to contribute to the living history of
Lincolnshire. To celebrate the new sail soon to be fitted to the Mill,
the volunteer millers will be holding an open morning, hoping to spark
the interest of locals in joining their group.
Ellis’ Mill has been a familiar sight on the Lincoln skyline for more
than 200 years supplying stone-ground flour to the residents of Lincoln.
For the past ten months the Mill has been operating on two sails whilst
a new sail was made by specialist millwrights. The volunteers are hoping
that by the time the new sail is fitted they will have a few extra hands
to help bring this Lincoln landmark to life for visitors.
The open morning will be held at Ellis’ Mill on the cities Mill Road on
Saturday 6 March at 10am. If you would be interested in helping to look
after this Lincoln landmark, please contact The Museum of Lincolnshire
Life on 01522 528448 or come along to the open morning for a taste of
volunteer work at the Mill.
***BRANSTON
HALL***
St Barnabas Hospice is inviting local & national craft stands to take
place in out annual Easter craft fair on Mothering Sunday, 14th March
2010. The craft fair will see a variety of high quality crafts on sale.
The Easter craft fair takes place at Branston Hall a fine country house
hotel in the heart of Lincolnshire, between 10am – 4pm. There are limited
places available. Closing date for applications is Monday 25/01/10.
If you are interested in booking a place or require further information
please contact St Barnabas fundraising office on (01522) 540300 or alternatively
e-mail becky.otter@stbarnabashospice.co.uk
For further information, please contact: Becky Otter, Events Fundraiser
on Tel: 01522 540300 / becky.otter@stbarnabashospice.co.uk
A D V A N C
E D N O T I C E - Wine Tasting at Branston Village Hall - Sat 20/3 at
7.30pm.
Steve Brewer is volunteering to be a support worker on the Snow Camp in
the Southern French Alps in April. This helps disadvantaged youngsters
- giving them confidence, etc. More about this next week, but Steve needs
£600 to cover his expenses.
***MEZZ BAR, LINCOLN***
Indie Dance
Night at the Mezz Bar Lincoln on the 12th of March, the event will begin
at 7pm and finished at 11pm. Tickets are on sale at the door for £4.00,
Or if booked on the M.A.S Entertainment Facebook page the tickets are
£3.00, University students get in free with student card. You can also
book tickets by text messaging the M.A.S Entertainment booking office
on 07923399631 leaving your name, age,email address and the number of
tickets that you desire.
The Bands that are playing include The Ironi, The Rafters and Clay Lane
and also a DJ set.
For more information please contact Albany on: 0789810852
Managing Editor | Andrew David | 01522 886001 Siren Reception | 01522 837337 or reception@sirenonline.co.uk