{"id":5421,"date":"2013-02-20T16:05:56","date_gmt":"2013-02-20T15:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=5421"},"modified":"2013-02-20T16:09:45","modified_gmt":"2013-02-20T15:09:45","slug":"here-are-jacqueline%e2%80%99s-pick-of-family-events-taking-place-this-weekend-across-the-north-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2013\/02\/here-are-jacqueline%e2%80%99s-pick-of-family-events-taking-place-this-weekend-across-the-north-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Here are Jacqueline\u2019s pick of family events taking place this weekend across the North."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Down<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/pickoftheweek.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4976\" title=\"pickoftheweek\" src=\"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/pickoftheweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"157\" \/><\/a>Hamilton Road Community Centre Bangor are hosting a furniture upcycling workshop this Friday from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Pick a piece of furniture and transform it into something truly unique for your home. You will be taught how to get that &#8220;chalk paint look&#8221; without the hefty price of chalk paint &#8211; any matt emulsion paint can be used &#8211; you just need to add a little magic first! A few other craft techniques such as crackling and decoupage will also be demonstrated.\u00a0 Furniture and all materials provided along with afternoon tea!! \u00a0For all our County Down events click\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\/down\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tyrone<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Pupils of Much Ado Stage School are delighted to return to The Alley Theatre on Friday 22nd February for their fourth annual Showcase. This year the pupils present \u2018Strictly Musicals\u2019- an exciting collaboration of the West End\u2019s newest and most loved musicals. Expect to hear extracts from Mamma Mia, Shrek, Toy Story and The Beatles Classic Love\u2019 This production is a great family outing and guarantees to include songs the whole family will enjoy. \u00a0For all our County Tyrone listings click\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\/tyrone\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fermanagh<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The William Scott Centenery Exhibition\u00a0 is now open at Enniskillen Castle. This exhibition celebrates 100 years since the birth of Fermanagh\u2019s most famous artist, William Scott, on 15 February 1913. William Scott spent his formative years in Enniskillen. Here he received his first art lessons and the encouragement to become an internationally renowned artist. The exhibition highlights Fermanagh County Museum\u2019s important collection of William Scott\u2019s art. The masterpieces are displayed alongside creative responses to Scott\u2019s work by young students from local primary and secondary schools. The exhibition is a feast of creativity and inspiration. \u00a0For all our County Fermangh listings click\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\/fermanagh\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Derry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Come and sample the wide cultural practice of Limavady Borough at the Roe Valley Arts Showcase this Saturday! This event is being organised to showcase the wealth of local artistic talent. The evening will feature sketches from Limavady Drama Club and \u201cThe Gossip Stop\u201d, an original piece written and performed by Benedy Community Association; as well as a short performance from All Stars Drama Academy, local art and photography displays, readings, verse, dance, song, arts, crafts and more! Don\u2019t miss out on a great night\u2019s entertainment and prepare to be inspired! \u00a0For all our County Derry\/Londonderry listings click\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\/londonderry\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Armagh<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Armagh Planetarium has a range of shows suitable for all the family.\u00a0Tickets must be collected thirty minutes before the show commences and tickets for all shows must be pre-booked. Due to the darkness and sound levels some shows are only suitable for children of six years and above. Shows currently running: Dynamic Earth,\u00a0 Sun Moon &amp; Stars, Astronaut, Secret of the Cardboard Rocket, Experience the Aurora and Little Yellow Star. \u00a0For all our County Armagh listings click\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\/armagh\">HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Antrim<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 180px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"www.whatsonni.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Johnny Brady Live at the Elk in aid of Cancer Focus NI\" src=\"https:\/\/fbcdn-profile-a.akamaihd.net\/hprofile-ak-snc7\/373139_464131606967214_927083701_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"270\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Johnny Brady Live at the Elk in aid of Cancer Focus NI<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On Friday 22<sup>nd<\/sup> February, Johnny Brady will head line a country concert &amp; dance in The Elk, Toomebridge in support of Cancer Focus Northern Ireland.\u00a0 Tickets are available from the Elk and on the night at the door. Johnny Brady, hailing from Co. Antrim, is the man tipped to take the Irish Country music scene by storm. This was very evident when Johnny received his 1st award (most promising Country Act of 2012) at The Hot Country Awards just weeks after taking to the road.\u00a0 Johnny is no stranger to the Country scene having close family connections in the music industry spanning over four decades. Come along for a great night out in aid of a very worthy charity. For all County Antrim listings click\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\/armagh\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Belfast<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The BSPA Centre of Excellence in association with the GOH runs every Sunday of the school term from 10.00 a.m. &#8211; 1.00 p.m for kids aged 6 &#8211; 18 years old. This prestigious new school is workshop based training and focuses on all three disciplines of dancing, acting &amp; singing. Each week will be completely different and pupils will get the chance to explore all aspects of musical theatre, shows and musicals whilst obtaining experience and knowledge from our BSPA teachers who are professionals and artists within the industry. The school is set within the outstanding Grand Opera House, Belfast, the hub of art and culture in Northern Ireland and the pupils will make full use of what the Opera House has to offer. \u00a0For all our Belfast listings click\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\/belfast\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Down Hamilton Road Community Centre Bangor are hosting a furniture upcycling workshop this Friday from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Pick a piece of furniture and transform it into something truly unique for your home. 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