Featured Events in Centre in November, 2024 (June Updated)

This lecture will explore and celebrate the creative life and work of the British artist Judith Tucker (1960–2023). Through painting and drawing, Judith Tucker explored the transmitted legacies of forced migration, inherited otherness and cultural dislocation thus making her specific contribution to the field of migratory aesthetics. She expanded the potentialities of oil painting and charcoal drawing on a variety of scales and formats in relation to historically loaded sites of collective and family trauma whilst examining social and human interactions with land, place and the Earth, itself immemorially ancient but tragically vulnerable to human exploitation and irreversible destruction. Her work combined interventions in “landscape” painting with cultural theories of postmemorial subjectivities and the politics of forgetting and erasure. Judith Tucker was born in Wales and raised in London. She studied Fine Art at the Ruskin (BA Oxford, 1981) and made her professional and personal life in rural Yorkshire, where she led the programme in Contemporary Fine Art at the University of Leeds, at which she had completed her MA and PhD. As an artist-activist and advocate for British art in all its regionality and diversity, she co-convened the network Land2D with Iain Biggs and was a founder member and, at the time of her tragic death, the Chair of Contemporary British Painting. In recent years she collaborated on several projects with free form poet Harriet Tarlo extending the long tradition in British art of walking, place and the visual poetics of word and image. In grief, but with joyous memory of the brilliant artist, the lecture reviews the major series and diverse forms in her work through her innovative materialities that now form the legacy of Judith Tucker, an artist working on the edge, in multiple places and advocating for contemporary ecological and environmental ethics. Speaker biography Griselda Pollock is a feminist, postcolonial and social art historian and curator. Professor emerita of Social and Critical Histories of Art at the University of Leeds, she also directed the transdisciplinary Centre for Cultural Analysis, Theory and History (2001–21). In 2020 she was awarded the Holberg Prize for her work in feminism and the arts, and the CAA Lifetime Achievement Award for Writing on Art in 2023 having received in 2010 the CAA Distinguished Feminist Award for Promoting Equality in Art. Recent publications include Killing Men & Dying Women: Imagining Difference in 1950s New York Painting (Manchester University Press, 2022) and WOMAN IN ART: Helen Rosenau’s ‘Little Book’ of 1944 (Yale University Press, 2023). She has curated several exhibitions on the work of Christine Taylor Patten and on Bracha Ettinger (Memory and Migration, 2009) her most recent is Medium and Memory (HackelBury Fine Art, London, 2023 catalogue available) and is currently developing, with many colleagues, a memorial exhibition on Judith Tucker, who was tragically killed in an accident caused by a dangerous driver in 2023. Image credit: Judith Tucker in her studio, c. 2000. Image courtesy of the Judith Tucker Estate Information Source: Paul Mellon Centre | eventbrite

A free club for 2-4 year olds to learn, practice and have fun balancing and gliding on two wheels. This is great preparation for riding a bike when they are old enough. Please bring your own bike in roadworthy condition and a helmet. Information Source: My Journey Wokingham | eventbrite

Stop by the centre for our free cycling sessions on the last Thursday of the month from 16:00-17:00! This session is for anyone 14+ and is led by one of our qualified volunteers. You are welcome to bring your own bike, or we can also provide one for you. Please reserve a ticket if you plan on coming. We look forward to seeing you there! Information Source: RJ4All | eventbrite

Does your bike need a bike check? Book a slot and we'll get our Dr Bike to diagnose any issues and if he can he'll fix them for FREE!! If there are any parts needed or its beyond the scope of the session he'll let you know and give you some advice and options to get your bike ready to ride. You MUST book a slot to drop off your bike with Dr Bike. Information Source: My Journey Wokingham | eventbrite

Whether you're a seasoned artist or a curious newbie, come join Luke and Katie for a fantastic Cut & Stick Collage Workshop! Dive into a world of creativity where cutting, sticking, and crafting beautiful collages takes center stage. Connect with fellow collage enthusiasts, exchange tips and ideas, and let your imagination run wild. It's the perfect opportunity to unwind, get inspired, and make new friends. Plus, we've got all the materials you need covered. This workshop is great for all ages. Information Source: Cut & Stick Collage Workshops. | eventbrite

William Shield’s Comic Opera of 1784 is a wonderful mixture of arias, duets and choruses interspersed with a humorous dialogue. Shield has provided us with a rather different take on the familiar Robin Hood tale, but you will recognise all the main characters. Composed in 1784, two years before Mozart’s Don Giovanni, you will be intrigued by vibrant and virtuosic arias, songs with a strong folk influence, colourful duets, engaging choruses, and a joyful finale with a really happy ending. Shield’s operas were designed to be an escape from the turmoil of his turbulent age, which was not very different from the world of the 21 st Century. You will certainly go home with some catchy melodies going round your head and a smile on your face! This is a completely new arrangement by the festival’s Artistic Director John Treherne MBE; and Austin Gunn has brought the script up to date. Admission includes a gala programme and refreshments. Information Source: Community Music Whickham and Swalwell | eventbrite

Welcome to An Evening of Four Comedy Plays! Get ready for a night filled with laughter and entertainment from the Pucklechurch Players. Join us on Fri Nov 29 2024 at 19:30. 'Peas' and 'Carrot' by David Tristram 'Last Panto in Little Grimley' by David Tristram 'Whodidit' by Neil Harrison (All plays by arrangement with Samuel French) Whether you're a fan of slapstick humour or witty banter, there's something for everyone at this event. Come and support our local group while enjoying a night out with family/friends. We can't wait to see you there! Information Source: Pucklechurch Players | eventbrite

Looking for some fun and games on a Friday morning? Want to learn new drama skills but have a busy schedule? Join Swallows Theatre every Friday at 10am for an hour of drama exercises, check-in moments and your favourite theatrical games. Looking to unleash creative moments and connect with your inner child to find purpose, community and belonging within your own body and sense of self. Information Source: Swallows Theatre | eventbrite

Missing is a new solo about pivotal queer female voices that have been erased from history. This sharing is a very early work in progress, sharing the ideas Tara has developed during her five day Eadrainn residency, followed by a discussion on the notion of 'Missing'. Tara is an award-winning choreographer, contemporary dancer, aerial dancer and contact improviser originally from West Cork. She has been choreographing extensively since 1990, with 27 works to date including 13 integrated dance works. Her integrated work has been commissioned by the Unlimited Festival/Cultural Olympiad London Southbank 2012; D-CAF Cairo; David Teevan/Junction Festival; and Propeller Integrated Dance Company in Ottawa, Canada. Tara holds a Masters in Interdisciplinary Performance from UC Davis, where she was awarded the Della Davidson Award 2019, the Mondavi Fellowship, and the Women's Research Center Fellowship for her show Circus, which toured to San Francisco International Arts Festival, Seattle International Dance Festival, Cork Midsummer Festival, Dublin Fringe Festival and FRESH San Francisco 2020. Her dance film CAR was Director's Choice at the CDIFF in Toronto 2017. Tara is also Artistic Director of Croí Glan Integrated Dance and for Croí Glan has most recently created TILT an integrated aerial dance show which has toured to Cork Midsummer, Tipperary Dance Festival and Dancer from the Dance Festival; In Place a site specific performance made at IMMA; and Unseen a multidisciplinary performance about plankton and enduring love. Tara is currently developing an Environmental Dance training programme in conjunction with the Environmental Research Institute at UCC. Supported by Dance Ireland and Dance Base in partnership with The Irish Consul in Scotland and Scotgov in Ireland. Information Source: Dance Base Scotland | eventbrite

It's the night you've all been waiting for. Final Chapter. The night where superstars - heroes and monsters alike - all collide. Where destinies are realised and legends are made. The below superstars are just a taste of what we have in store; stay tuned for surprises galore! Featuring: Former WWE/TNA/ROH/MLW world-travelled warrior, The Professional Low KiCurrent AEW/ROH superstar and current 2x WrestlePro Womens' Champion Ice Cold Killer Lady FrostPro Wrestling NOAH and NJPW Junior Tag League standout, Kamikaze Ninja MackArt of Fighting Champion 'The Dark Prophet' KorvusHybrid Champion Jebediah ClarkSST Legacy Tag Team Champions The Great and the Gorgeous (Gorgeous Garry & The Great George)NHPW Warrior Rising Champion - The man known only as WARPLUS MUCH, MUCH MORE TBA! E vent Details Doors Open at 6:30pm, Show Start 7:00pm, with an estimated finish time of 9:30pm.The event card is subject to change without notice due to injury, illness or unforeseen circumstances.We accept companion cards and carers are not required to purchase a ticket to the events - please contact us if you would like to reserve a companion seat for the VIP section.Intoxicated persons will not be permitted.Attempting to enter inside the guardrails will not be permitted and will result in your banning from the venue.COVID-19 Safety Guidelines apply. Please do not attend if you feel unwell.We wish to acknowledge the custodians of this land, the Whadjuk (Perth region) people of the Nyoongar nation and their Elders past, present and future. NHPW acknowledges and respects their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region. Information Source: NHPW Australia | eventbrite

DesirePaths is part of ‘This is Us’ is a creative engagement programme led by Estuary Festival and Metal commissioned by Castle Point Borough Council inviting local residents to share experiences of living in the borough and aspirations for its future. Local artists have been commissioned to develop creative activities that share diverse perspectives, with creative activities both informing and illustrating the emerging Local Plan. Join the Desire Paths artists Kate, Laura and Liam to explore Canvey Town Centre through a guided sensory walk. Meeting at the Memorial Gardens in front of The Paddocks, we will flow down Long Road and up Furtherwick Road, seeping into side streets as we go. Travelling about 1.5km over a period of 2.5 hours, the walk will include multiple pause points for creative engagement and contemplation. No artistic experience or preparation necessary! On the day we would like you to help us with your sensory responses to: > Surfaces: how we move over them, their materials and textures (sensing down) > Connections: shopfronts and ‘behind the scenes’, alleyways and gullies (sensing through) > Boundaries: both-and-between edges, borders and the structures that separate, protect or contain (sensing over) All materials will be provided. Just bring yourself, a good jacket and a comfortable pair of shoes. We will end at the Knightswick Centre for a debrief and refreshments. All activity will be complete by 12:00pm. Accessibility note : The distance will be approximately 1.5 kilometres with no steps or steep gradients. May include some uneven surfaces. Please advise us in advance of any additional accessibility needs. We will be spending some time next to busy traffic at the roadside. Context: Commissioned by Castle Point Borough Council, Desire Paths is part of the ‘This is Us’ stream of work to make space for new, engaging conversations about life in Castle Point led by Estuary Festival and Metal. The creative outcomes of this project, informed by local people, will feed directly into the development of the new Castle Point Local Plan1 (CPP) for example photographs, journals, creative conversations. AboutDesirePaths: 3 artists have been commissioned to devise and lead a series of 3 walks and a public engagement project across Castle Point. This first walk takes place in Hadleigh High Street and is designed to encourage participants to share their perspectives about their surroundings, discover observations about the existing environment and also ideas about what it could or should be like in the future. Information Source: Metal | eventbrite

We are thrilled to announce that JCB will be playing host to the internationally renowned Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir on Saturday, November 30th 2024. The gala performance is being staged in support of the company’s £2 million NSPCC Appeal. All tickets will include a hot drink & mince pie at the interval. Premium tickets will include seats in the front three rows and a drinks voucher to redeem at the bar. There will be a paid bar to complement the evening which will be open from 6.30pm and close approximately 1 hour after the performance. There is also an opportunity to tour the Story of JCB with family and friends before the performance for a small additional fee, spaces are limited so booking is essential. The Fron, affectionately known as ‘The Fron,’ was formed in 1947 and has grown from humble beginnings to become an internationally renowned ensemble, captivating audiences around the world. In 2006, an unexpected twist of fate catapulted The Fron Choir into the limelight. After a chance performance at a wedding caught the ear of Daniel Glatman, manager of the boy band Blue, the choir signed a deal with Universal Music Group. The Fron’s debut album, Voices of the Valley became the fastest-selling classical album of all time, achieving Gold status in just three days and Platinum shortly after. They have gone on to sing with some of the most respected names in the music industry, including Katherine Jenkins, Michael Ball and Cerys Matthews. As the choir approaches its 80th anniversary, the Fron stands as a testament to the rich choral tradition of Wales. From its roots in a small village to performances on international stages, the choir continues to captivate audiences with its powerful blend of traditional Welsh songs, hymns, and contemporary arrangements. The special JCB gala performance will take place in the JCB Hospitality Theatre and will commence at 7.30pm. We kindly ask that when choosing your seats, you refrain from leaving a single seat in the middle of a row.- This is to maximise capacity in order to raise as much money as possible for the NSPCC at the event. Information Source: JCB Events | eventbrite

Welcome to An Evening of Four Comedy Plays! Get ready for a night filled with laughter and entertainment from the Pucklechurch Players. Join us on Sat Nov 30 2024 at 19:30. 'Peas' and 'Carrot' by David Tristram 'Last Panto in Little Grimley' by David Tristram 'Whodidit' by Neil Harrison (All plays by arrangement with Samuel French) Whether you're a fan of slapstick humour or witty banter, there's something for everyone at this event. Come and support our local group while enjoying a night out with family/friends. We can't wait to see you there! Information Source: Pucklechurch Players | eventbrite

On Saturday 30th November, join us at the Greenhills Centre, Wheatley Hill for a night of Stand Up! Comedians Lost Voice Guy, Danny Posthill, Catherine Young and host Lee Kyle. Doors at 7pm, show begins at 8pm. Lineup is subject to change. Brought to you by Felt Nowt, The Greenhills Centre and No More Nowt Information Source: No More Nowt | eventbrite

Urban Sketching Workshop with architect and artist, Jane Leach Come join us for a fun and creative Urban Sketching Workshop led by chartered architect and artist, Jane Leach. This hands-on event will take place around the Manchester Christmas Fair, where you'll learn the art of capturing urban landscapes on paper. For beginners and sketchers keen to learn to draw like an architect. Learn the art of capturing urban landscapes on paper through a structured series of creative exercises. We will build from techniques that develop your hand-eye coordination, free you from perfection paralysis and help you overcome the common fear of the blank page, and progressing to consider composition, scale and perspective drawing. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned sketcher, this workshop will help you to improve your sketching skills and draw like an architect. Bring your own drawing equipment. An A4 pad of paper, a soft pencil (2B or softer), and a fineline pen is a great minimum to begin with. Feel free to bring other paper sizes and different types of pens - thick, thin, biro, and brush felt tips, as well as any other mediums like watercolours, charcoal and pastels that you would like to experiment with. Meeting at Manchester City Art Gallery main entrance. At the end we'll go for a brew in a local cafe to debrief and get final pointers to improve your drawings for next time you go out to sketch. Information Source: iarchitect Limited | eventbrite

Experience the rhythm and culture of Afro Dance at the Afro Dance Class All Stages in Shenley Church End. Held at the Shenley Leisure Centre on Burchard Crescent, this event is set to take place on November 30, 2024. Delve into the vibrant movements and beats of Afro dance, suitable for all skill levels. Tickets are priced between £6.13 and £11.55, offering an affordable opportunity to immerse yourself in this energetic and dynamic dance style. Don't miss out on this chance to learn and enjoy Afro Dance in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

KARIZMA COLLECTIVE x ENSO presentsJ. TAJORLIVESATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2024at ENSO 750 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver, BC, Canada 19+ to attend with valid Gov't ID. FIRST 100 LADIES FREE BEFORE 11PMJ. TAJOR Melbourne-based Filipino R&B artist J. Tajor has quickly made a name for himself in the music scene. Since launching his debut single in 2020, he’s built a global fanbase with his catchy melodies and heartfelt storytelling about love. His 2024 hit single, “Like I Do,” soared to #1 across Southeast Asia and became TikTok's top viral dance trend in Taiwan, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Vietnam. As one of Australia’s fastest-rising R&B talents, J. Tajor is making waves with his unique sound and electrifying performances. Like I Do became Asia’s most viral song, amassing 200 million streams and 10 billion views on social media. Its massive popularity caught the attention of K-Pop icons like TWICE, Seventeen, Black Pink, and GOT7 and led to re-releases by global stars, including Jay Park, William Singe, and Sunkis. In collaboration with ACTS Music Group (home to artists like William Singe, Keenan Te, and Teo Glacier), J. Tajor is expanding his reach worldwide, captivating audiences with every release. Come catch his Canadian debut this winter! You will not want to miss out his performance. SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST T.B.A.MUSIC:HIP HOP, R&B, TOP 40 and RAP NOTE: + Please Be Aware of Ticket Scams + • Only buy tickets online through our website or Official Promoters • Do not buy from someone you don't know • Buying resale tickets are at your own discretion REDESIGNED | MODERN | REINVENTED www.ensovancouver.com Table Reservations: rsvp(at)ensovancouver.com Information Source: ENSO | eventbrite