Misshapes: The Making of Tatty Devine, features over 100 pieces from the past 20 years, from the early leather cuffs and piano belts to giant two metre versions of their ‘greatest hits’ including a lobster, their magpies and a huge banana, alongside sketchbooks, ephemera and two new films. A Tatty Devine and Crafts Council touring […]
At the Royal Pavilion a display of costumes inspired by Regency history tell stories of seafront walking, grand balls and musical evenings. Each unique piece is created by artist Stephanie Smart, crafted from only paper and thread. The Regency Wardrobe is a collection of imagined garments reflecting the fashion, style and history of the Regency period, […]
A new and exclusive exhibition of original and iconic Magazine and Music Press covers from around the world that show The Jam throughout their amazing six-year career from 1977 to 1982. Presented in collaboration with About The Young Idea. PRINTS & DRAWINGS GALLERY, Brighton Museum and Art Gallery Free with Brighton Museum admission, members and […]
This exhibition gives you our dream squad, women who have dedicated their lives to the ‘beautiful game’. Share in their stories of resistance, perseverance, but above all a love for football that means they have trailblazed the way for women and girls today. From the feminist players of 1894 and the war worker footballers of […]
This summer we present a diverse range of talks, discussions and creative activities for all ages and abilities to explore the themes of our summer exhibition, 'My Crazy Family Golf'' a participative project made by Lisa Watts and her father, Gordon Watts (referred to as ‘Dad’), including the short film, Dad Cares. The exhibition will run from 16 July to 28 […]
Aubrey Beardsley, The Yellow Book This small display explores the life and work of Aubrey Beardsley, with an emphasis on the time he spent in Brighton. Discover stories from Aubrey Beardsley’s life from his early career as an illustrator to his connections with Oscar Wilde and the decadent movement, and his early death at the […]
POETRY FOR PLEASURE August 2022 8 Poems from Africa by Barbara Odell 15 Venerable Victorians by Peter Morris 22 ‘Vinegar Hill’: Colm Toibin by Estelle Taylor Cornerstone Community Centre, Palmeira Square, Church Rd, Hove BN3 2FL Mondays at 12 noon Admission: suggested donation of £1 Contact: Marek Urbanowicz 07799136558
Monday 8 August 2.00–3.15pm RAINBOW POETRY Poems on Nature Rottingdean Library, The Green, Rottingdean, Brighton BN2 7HA Free admission Information: Secretary 01273 510339
ROTTINGDEAN HERITAGE Art Exhibition: Edith Emma Martin 1875–1960 Edith Martin, née Dunkley, studied art and painting from her teens and painted prolifically in the 1920s and early 1930s. She owned a cottage in the Downs near Lewes, lived in London in the winters, holidayed regularly in France and Belgium and painted scenes in all […]
Beautiful music in the heart of the city Classical Bohemians (violin, guitar, flute and voice) – creative, interpretive music with classical and philosophical influences. Suggested donation £3.00 on the door or whatever you can afford. Tea, coffee and home-made cakes available. Wednesdays 2.00–2.45pm (doors open at 1.30pm)
All Saints Hove Lunchtime Concert August 2022 11 Constance Chow (piano). (Please note change to original listing) […]
MUSIC AND WINE AT ST. LUKE’S Viola duo: Peter Mallinson and Matthias Weisner Discover the sound-world of two violas. Come and hear the sublime Lament and Caprice by Frank Bridge, the world premiere of Sinfonia by Phil Baker, works by Schubert, Shostakovich, and more. St. Luke’s Church, Queen’s Park Road, Brighton BN2 […]
Rottingdean Arts presents The Vox Beatles – Fantastic cover band The Terraces Marine Drive Rottingdean BN2 7AZ Free entrance Information www.rottingdeanarts.org.uk
POETRY FOR PLEASURE August 2022 15 Venerable Victorians by Peter Morris 22 ‘Vinegar Hill’: Colm Toibin by Estelle Taylor Cornerstone Community Centre, Palmeira Square, Church Rd, Hove BN3 2FL Mondays at 12 noon Admission: suggested donation of £1 Contact: Marek Urbanowicz 07799136558
August 2022 9 No performance - midsummer break 16 Charles Stewart (violin), Debbie Shah (piano) 23 Rachel Smith (flute), Paul Gregory (guitar) 30 Tabitha Appel (violin) All seats £3 at the door
Beautiful music in the heart of the city John Lake Quartet – the quartet will play a selection of original modern melodic jazz written by John Lake and performed with Elizabeth Bustard, Matt Casterton and Simon Cambers. Suggested donation £3.00 on the door or whatever you can afford. Tea, coffee and home-made cakes available. Wednesdays […]
All Saints Hove Lunchtime Concert August 2022 18 Al Scott Trio (jazz piano, bass, drums) […]
POETRY FOR PLEASURE August 2022 22 ‘Vinegar Hill’: Colm Toibin by Estelle Taylor Cornerstone Community Centre, Palmeira Square, Church Rd, Hove BN3 2FL Mondays at 12 noon Admission: suggested donation of £1 Contact: Marek Urbanowicz 07799136558
August 2022 23 Rachel Smith (flute), Paul Gregory (guitar) 30 Tabitha Appel (violin) All seats £3 at the door
Beautiful music in the heart of the city Gin Jazz Trio – The Gin Jazz Trio will be playing some original and some well-known tunes in an easy-listening style. Suggested donation £3.00 on the door or whatever you can afford. Tea, coffee and home-made cakes available. Wednesdays 2.00–2.45pm (doors open at 1.30pm)
THE ATTIC ART CLUB Art exhibition Exhibition of original art work, sculpture, wood turning, glass and jewellery Ditchling Village Hall, 18 Lewes Road, Ditchling BN6 5TT Friday 26–Monday 29 August Friday 12 noon–8.00pm (evening view with refreshments: 6.00–8.00pm) Saturday, Sunday, Monday 10.00am–5.00pm Admission Free Contact: Carole-Lynn Duffy 01444 482375 / cld48@icloud.com
THE SUSSEX GUILD Pashley Manor Gardens Contemporary Craft Show Guild designers will be showing their work in a large marquee in front of the Grade I listed oak framed Tudor house. You’ll have a chance to chat to the makers of beautifully handmade ceramics, furniture, textiles, jewellery, woodwork, glass, metalwork and more. Work can […]
ADUR ARTS FORUM Adur Arts Live: Folk in Adur Gary Penalver, local musician and frontman, died in February 2021. This concert, performed by his former band mates, is a celebration of his life and work and will highlight that his inspirational legacy lives on. St. Mary de Haura Church Shoreham BN43 5DQ £5 on the […]
Rottingdean Arts presents New River Dixielanders – New Orleans-style jazz The Terraces Marine Drive Rottingdean BN2 7AZ Free entrance Information www.rottingdeanarts.org.uk
August 2022 30 Tabitha Appel (violin) All seats £3 at the door
Beautiful music in the heart of the city John Bruzon (piano) – much-loved pianist John Bruzon plays a romantic programme of mainly Chopin: Nocturnes; Mazurkas; Polonaises and Waltzes. Suggested donation £3.00 on the door or whatever you can afford. Tea, coffee and home-made cakes available. Wednesdays 2.00–2.45pm (doors open at 1.30pm)
Phillip Dyson (piano) plays classical, ragtime and early jazz Thursdays 1.00–2.00pm Admission free (retiring collection, suggested donation £5) One Bread Café open before and after concert All Saints Church, The Drive/Eaton Road, Hove BN3 3QE www.allsaintshove.org 01273 733331
Discover the sound-world of two violas, and allow yourselves to be transported through the fantastical, the contemplative and the emotional. Hear the sublime Lament and Caprice by Frank Bridge, the world premiere of Sinfonia by Phil Baker, works by Schubert, Shostakovich, and more. £7 / £5 under 25s / free to under 16s (accompanied by […]
Open Wednesday–Sunday 11.00am–5.00pm Main Gallery, Phoenix Art Space, 10–14 Waterloo Place, Brighton BN2 9NB Free entry, no booking required Information: 01273 603700 / info@phoenixbrighton.org
The Sussex Guild Shop & Gallery, The North Wing, Southover Grange, Southover Road, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1TP Information: 01273 479565 / info@thesussexguild.co.uk Open every day 10.00am–5.00pm
Yoko Ono (piano) and Paul Gregory (guitar) play rare duo works from South America by Manuel Ponce and Rademés Gnattalli, plus music by Chris Gander and Stephen Funk-Pearson. St. Mary de Haura Church, Shoreham BN43 5DQ £5 on the door, U18 free http://www.adurartsforum.org.uk / 01273 411228
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