CURRENT EVENTS
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May - September 2008: BRASS BANDS SUMMER SEASON
Concerts take place on Sundays at 3:00pm in the Villa Marina Gardens (weather permitting) or Colonnade Suite. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday concerts start at 8:00pm and take place at either the Villa Marina Colonnade Suite or Loch Promenade Church. Click here for full programme for May/June, July/August and September.
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6th & 7th September 2008: ISLE OF MAN DANCE FESTIVAL
The Isle of Man Dance Festival takes place at the Villa Marina, Douglas and includes Ballroom, Latin, Old Time and Sequence. Cabaret Saturday & Sunday Evening and Competitions for all ages and all grades. Syllabus and all-in holiday details from: Ellis & Frances Killey, 22 Ballachurry Close, Onchan, Isle of Man IM3 4BE Phone/Fax +00 44 (0) 1624 623414 email: elliskilley@hotmail.com. Supported by the IOM Arts Council and Department of Tourism & Leisure.
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16th September 2008: IOM LITERARY SOCIETY LAUNCHES 40TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR
For membership details and programme please contact Barbara Dunworth at barbara.dunworth@manx.net.
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 | 17 September 2008: Closing date for entries to SPORTS WRITING COMPETITION To celebrate 2008 National Year of Reading the Arts Council has teamed with Douglas Library and Manx Sport & Recreation for this exciting Competition. There are two categories, Fictional Story or Factual Report and two age groups, 12 and under & 13-18. 1st Prize: The winner's entry will be published in Outlook Magazine and they will receive a £50 Book Token and £22 Manx Sport & Recreation Voucher. 2nd Prize: £25 Book Token. Entry forms are available from libraries, the NSC or the Arts Council on 694598, via email iomartscouncil@dtl.gov.im, or downloaded here: Factual Story or Fictional Story. Closing date for entries: 17 September 2008. |
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19th - 21st September 2008: THE MANX JAZZ CLUB PRESENT THE 16TH IOM JAZZ FESTIVAL
The Isle of Man Jazz Festival is held over three nights plus Saturday and Sunday afternoon, with continuous music in two rooms at the Hilton Hotel featuring top artists from the UK and abroad. Click here for a full programme of events. Supported by the Arts Council.
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 | 19th OCTOBER 2008: MARCUS BONFANTI FREE GUITAR WORKSHOP Guitar Workshop featuring British Blues Guitarist, Marcus Bonfanti, at Peter Norris Music, Douglas at 2.30pm. In association with TalisMann Promotions. |
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31st October 2008 8.00pm: ISLE OF MAN POETRY SOCIETY presents Things That Go Bump In The Night
An evening of poetry and music for Halloween at The Gallery, Erin Arts Centre. For tickets, contact Jeff Garland, 11 Meadow Crescent, Douglas IM2 1NG, phone 664796 or email jeffgarland@wm.im.
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29TH NOVEMBER 2008: THE MANX FESTIVAL CHORUS SING HANDEL'S MESSIAH IN CELEBRATION OF 40 YEARS OF MAKING MUSIC
The Manx Festival Chorus will be singing Handel's Messiah in St Matthew's Church, Douglas. We need to swell our numbers in all voice parts, particularly Tenors and Bass. The Messiah is a popular work that many people have already sung or would like to sing, so what about you?
There are NO auditions, NO invitation to join and it's not essential to read music. People who enjoy singing and socialising over a cuppa will be welcomed. For full details and contact information click here.
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