{"id":6597,"date":"2013-11-06T14:25:24","date_gmt":"2013-11-06T13:25:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=6597"},"modified":"2013-11-06T14:25:24","modified_gmt":"2013-11-06T13:25:24","slug":"jacqueline-from-whatsonni-com-shares-her-pick-of-family-events-happening-across-the-north-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2013\/11\/jacqueline-from-whatsonni-com-shares-her-pick-of-family-events-happening-across-the-north-this-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacqueline from whatsonni.com shares her pick of family events happening across the North this week."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/pick-of-the-week.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-6598\" title=\"pick of the week\" src=\"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/pick-of-the-week.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"157\" \/><\/a>Down<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><br \/>\nThe Award Winning St.Patrick&#8217;s Choral Society return to the beautiful surroundings of The Great Hall auditorium of Downshire Estate 6th to 9th November with their production of the family classic &#8216;The Wizard of Oz&#8217;!  With songs including Follow the Yellow Brick Road, Ding Dong the Witch is Dead, Merry Old Land of Oz and of course Somewhere over the Rainbow brought to life by a stunning live orchestra collated of some of Down District&#8217;s most talented young musicians!  Towering scenery, fantastic costumes and a 1st class cast will bring this production to a new level and promises to be a real magical treat for the whole family! So join Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin-man, Lion &amp; Toto as we take you along the yellow brick road to see &#8216;The Wizard of Oz&#8217;!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tyrone<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Supporting Parents in a Digital World is organised by Children in Northern Ireland and Children &amp; Young People&#8217;s Strategic Partnership \u2013 7th November at St. John\u2019s Primary School, Moy. Concerned about the gap in communication?  Feeling overwhelmed with technology?  The &#8216;Keep Up with Your Kid Online&#8217; Awareness Program for Parents will be running events in your local area this month. The sessions are delivered by Youth Speaker, Digital Expert and Author Wayne Denner.  For further information and to register for the workshop call Lynsey Dempster on 028 90401290 or email Lynsey@ci-ni.org.uk<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fermanagh<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><br \/>\nConal Gallen starring in his very own Comedy, A Bit on the Side, at the Ardowen Theatre 8th and 9th November. Conal takes his hilarious humour to a whole new level in this side-splitting 2 Act comedy farce! The action takes place in the household of Bridie and Willie Murphy, a couple who have fought the war of marriage, for over 30 years! It is a love story unlike any other!   Join Bridie, Willie, Dick and Cynthia&#8230; Yes, Cynthia!!!!! As this tale of passion and intrigue unfolds! Early booking advised! Suitable for over 12\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Derry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Calling all shopaholics and fashionistas &#8211; Magherafelt\u2019s style festival makes a return for the third year and 2013 sets to be bigger and better than before from 4th \u2013 9th November 2013. There will be plenty of action throughout the week, from fashion shows to revamping your style and workshops, featuring top make-up artists and image consultants! This is one week you will most definitely want to be a part of! Events include: Monday 4th &#8211; Revamp your Style Clothes swap (The Bridewell),  Tuesday 5th &#8211; Colour Analysis workshop (The Bridewell),  Wednesday 6th &#8211; Visible Women Conference (Council Offices),  Thursday 7th am \u2013 Women in Business NI Networking Lunch and pm Vintage Fashion Show (The Elk), Friday 8th &#8211; Billy Dixon lunch time seminar (The Terrace Hotel), Saturday 9th &#8211; Coffee &amp; Couture Morning, Fabulous Fashion Fixes in Meadowlane and Make up workshops.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Armagh<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><br \/>\nThe Marketplace Theatre presents Bond,  Wednesday November 6th.  In this latest physical style adventure, Gavin Robertson focuses his attention on the Bond phenomenon, spoofing the characters adored by millions, and exploding every clich\u00e9 in the book(s)\u2026 solo! Bond meets his greatest arch-villain yet \u2013 Ian Fleming himself! His brand of physical comedy has toured the world with past productions such as \u2018Fantastical Voyage\u2019, \u2018Spittoon\u2019 and  \u2018A Space Oddity\u2019 touring in the UK, Brazil, Japan, Taiwan, the Middle East, Europe, and in 2013 in India, Australia and the USA.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Antrim<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ballet Theatre UK perform their critically acclaimed festive classic The Nutcracker at the Theatre at the Mill on Wednesday 6th November. Tchaikovsky\u2019s most loved and unforgettable musical score is complemented by Artistic Director Christopher Moore\u2019s magical choreography in this stunning new production. This timeless, enchanting adventure is beautifully told through the magic of dance and is sure to delight audiences of all ages.  The Nutcracker features popular favourites including The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the world famous Waltz of the Snowflakes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Belfast<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Family skating Saturdays at Dundonald Ice Bowl from 5.00pm to  6.00pm.  Suitable for all ages &#8211; introduce young \/ novice skaters to ice skating without the hussle &amp; bussle of public sessions.  \u00a34 per session, \u00a31 skate hire.<\/p>\n<p>For more details on these and other events across Northern Ireland, news and competitions see www.whatsonni.com, follow us @whatsonni and like us at fb.com\/www.whatsonni and remember to add your  events FREE OF CHARGE at www.whatsonni<\/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 The Award Winning St.Patrick&#8217;s Choral Society return to the beautiful surroundings of The Great Hall auditorium of Downshire Estate 6th to 9th November with their production of the family classic &#8216;The Wizard of Oz&#8217;! 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