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What’s on... DECEMBER 2014
CULTURE VULTURE Now - December
05/19.12.2014 *
10.12.14
KEITH PROCTOR EXHIBITION
FRIDAY ART CINEMA
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
//SAYLE GALLERY, DOUGLAS//
//ERIN ARTS CENTRE, PORT ERIN//
//GENESIS GALLERY, DOUGLAS//
A chance to see works by directors which changed the way films were made. Details of each film will be on the Sayle Gallery’s facebook page earlier in the week.
EAC Film Series Winter Special, with free mulled wine and mince pies.
Free entry - doors open 7pm.
Sponsored by Bushey’s Brewery.
A selection of original and limited edition works by Keith Proctor is on display now at Genesis Gallery.
03.12.2014 – 31.01.2015 COOL MANX //ERIN ARTS CENTRE, PORT ERIN// An explosive exhibition of images by award winning illustrator Jo Davies. Inspired by the heritage and culture of the Isle of Man from a project developed in collaboration with the Manx Language Unit, the exhibition is generously supported by Culture Vannin. Jo, who is releasing a book to coincide with the exhibition, will be holding a workshop in December with two local schools and s a family workshop here in January 2015 which will be open to the public - check the website for dates.
www.facebook.com/SayleGallery
05/21.12.2014 * CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION
Showings at 2.30pm and 7.30pm – tickets £5 on the door. www.erinartscentre.com
16.12.14 *
//SAYLE GALLERY, DOUGLAS//
ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND
An exhibition of work from a range of Island artists to admire and buy.
//STUDIO THEATRE, BALLAKERMEEN HIGH SCHOOL, DOUGLAS//
www.facebook.com/SayleGallery
06.12.2014 – 25.01.2015 EARTH //HODGSON LOOM GALLERY, LAXEY//
Streaming of Christopher Wheeldon’s full-length ballet based on Lewis Carroll’s book in an exuberant piece of storytelling featuring an instantly recognisable cast of characters, among them a tap-dancing Mad Hatter, a tetchy White Rabbit and a raucously bad-tempered Queen of Hearts.
www.erinartscentre.com
An exhibition of work from a wide variety of local artists, working in any medium, on the subject of ‘Earth’.
04.12.2014 – 03.01.2015
www.facebook/hodgsonloomgallery
www.thestudiotheatre.im
07.12.14
21.12.14
THE HIDDEN ELEMENT //THE ISLE GALLERY, ST JOHNS// Solo exhibition from Anna Clucas who is known for her bold, colourful and emotionally rich oil paintings. Also includes her illustrations from, ’Little Paul and the Moddey Dhoo’, written by Anna’s brother Paul. www.facebook/theislegallery www.annaclucas.com
05.12.2014 EAC PIANO SERIES – RYAN DRUCKER //ERIN ARTS CENTRE, PORT ERIN// Born in Belgium, Ryan is in his third year of the BMus (Hons) course at the Royal Northern College of Music. He has won a number of prizes in RNCM and outside the college, and has performed at distinguished venues including Wigmore Hall and Bridgewater Hall and attended masterclasses with renowned pianists. He was a prize winner in the Concerto Competition (2013) at the RNCM. Tickets: Adults £10 (EAC Members £9, U18’s £1) www.erinartscentre.com
* Supported by the Isle of Man Arts
THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE CONCERT
Tickets £15 (£12.50 concessions) from the Welcome Centre and www.villagaiety.com
THE NUTCRACKER
//MANX MUSEUM, DOUGLAS//
//BROADWAY CINEMA, VILLA MARINA//
As part of our special Sunday opening at the Manx Museum and in the spirit of the WW1 Christmas Truce of 1914 - music, carols and readings from the letters of Manx soldiers sent home from the front line at Christmas. Adults £6, children £3. 2pm.
Live streaming of the Bolshoi Ballet production of this seasonal classic. With iconic music by Tchaikovsky, and enchanting sets and costumes, this beautiful tale explores the universal themes of love, power and evil.
Tel: 648000 www.manxnationalheritage.im In association with DED. Tickets £15 (£12.50 concessions) from the Welcome Centre and www.villagaiety.com 09.12.14 *
JOHN //STUDIO THEATRE, BALLAKERMEEN HIGH SCHOOL, DOUGLAS// Live stream from the National Theatre of this powerful new production from internationally renowned DV8 Physical Theatre. Contains nudity and strong themes. Over 18s only.
ART GALLERY OPENING HOURS DURING THE FESTIVE PERIOD: SAYLE GALLERY: Closed 25 Dec – 6 Jan STUDIO 42
Closed 25 Dec – 6 Jan
ERIN ARTS CENTRE
Tickets £15 from the Welcome Centre and www.villagaiety.com
Closed 19 Dec – 7 Jan
www.thestudiotheatre.im
Closed Christmas Day, New Years Day and Sundays
HODGSON LOOM GALLERY
ISLE GALLERY
Closed Christmas Day, New Years Day Mon/Tues
Council and Island of Culture 2014.
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