{"id":8083,"date":"2014-10-02T13:45:53","date_gmt":"2014-10-02T12:45:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=8083"},"modified":"2014-10-16T10:37:01","modified_gmt":"2014-10-16T09:37:01","slug":"autumn-arts-for-all","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2014\/10\/autumn-arts-for-all\/","title":{"rendered":"AUTUMN ARTS FOR ALL"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s Autumnal Arts in abundance as Banbridge District Council have announced details of their ever popular annual arts event.<\/h1>\n
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Join Lady Alexandra for a pop up arts afternoon in Banbridge town centre on Saturday 11 October.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018Autumn Arts\u2019, which is supported by the Department of Social Development, runs from Wednesday 8 October to Friday 31 October, features a pulsating programme of musical, theatrical and literary performances plus a host of workshops and events for all ages offering the opportunity to harness your creative and artistic talents.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s highlights include Ulster Poetry Slam Champion Colin Hassard who presents his hilarious acclaimed one man show \u201cQuantum of Sonnets\u201d on Saturday 11 October in Banbridge Old Town Hall.\u00a0 Be prepared to be shaken and stirred as Colin explores the universal themes of love, relationships and learning from your mistakes (not)!\u00a0 Admission is \u00a35 and booking essential.<\/p>\n

The Bronte Centre, Rathfriland, plays host to the best of local talent on Saturday 11October with a wonderful World Music concert with VioLeeN and Friends featuring Nikolay and Veselka Ivanovi, Lee Lawson, Sergei Ussenko, Amita Ravikiran, Kim Lennon and Gavin Donnelly plus the Banbridge Chamber Orchestra. This world music showcase is a must for anyone who enjoys classic, traditional and diverse sounds.<\/p>\n

World renowned Mayobridge native Colum Sands takes to the stage at the Bronte Centre on Friday 17 October. Colum has been described as a poet disguised as a songwriter and his ninth album Turn the Corner has been enchanting audiences with his undisputed poetic style.<\/p>\n

On Saturday 25 October Pat Dam Smyth supported by Catherine Hatt will grace the stage in the Bronte Centre. His music is an eclectic collection falling somewhere between Bowie, Beck and Lou Reed. His album, The Great Divide, released earlier this year has earned him the accolade of the ultimate solo artist.\u00a0\u00a0 Both this and the Colm Sands shows are strictly ticket only priced \u00a35 and are available from the F. E Mc William Gallery.<\/p>\n

Calling all musicians, poets and comedians!\u00a0 On Saturday 18 October Banbridge Old Town Hall is giving up the stage for a special Open Mic Session which offers the chance to win a fantastic recording session with Big Space Studios. The evening will end with Acoustic Collective, featuring Gavin Ferris and BuskFest 2014 winner Matthew Malcolm. Tickets are priced \u00a35 and booking is essential for this enigmatic event which asks you to be prepared for the unexpected. To book a slot on the Open Mic Session, please contact luciloo62@hotmail.com<\/a> .<\/p>\n

Other events will include poetry readings, storytelling sessions, movie making workshops, craft events and exhibitions plus a very special antiques talk and valuation session with BBC TV\u2019s David Harper.<\/p>\n

Tickets for all performances are limited, and early booking is strongly advised by contacting Banbridge District Council on T: 4066 0605, Banbridge Old Town Hall, on T: 028 4062 0232 or where highlighted the F.E. McWillam Gallery on 028 4062 3322<\/p>\n

The Autumn Arts brochure detailing all events and activities are widely available from a number of outlets across the district and also available to view online at as a pdf \u00a0at \u00a0http:\/\/bit.ly\/autumnarts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

For further information about Autumn Arts, contact Banbridge District Council\u2019s Leisure and Development Department on 028 4066 0605.<\/p>\n

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