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Now - 11.07.2014 AMALGAMS: AN EXHIBITION OF SCULPTURES BY ROBERT JONES //SAYLE GALLERY, DOUGLAS// A unique exhibition of eight imposing sculptures created by local artist Robert Jones; resurrecting derelict machinery and abandoned materials and amalgamating them with beaten copper, steel and bronze to create vibrant pieces of contemporary art. www.saylegallery.com
Now - 30.06.14 MANXNESS //HOGSON LOOM GALLERY, LAXEY// An open art exhibition celebrating the Island of Culture featuring art, sculpture, textiles, photographs and much, much more – all on the theme of ‘Manxness’. Admission is free. www.facebook.com/hodgsonloomgallery
Now - 04.08.2014 FILM POSTERS – A NEW EXHIBITION FROM BRUNO CAVELLEC //THE ART BAR, NOA BAKEHOUSE, FORT STREET, DOUGLAS// For this new exhibition, popular local artist Bruno has been playing with layers of personal photographs and artwork to create original posters for non-existent movies, in different languages. The Art Bar at Noa Bakehouse is the hottest new exhibition space in town, and is open seven days a week. www.brunocavellec.com www.facebook.com/noa-bakehouse
02.07.2014 – 27.07.2014 PAUL PARKER & HOWARD SHIMMIN //THE ISLE GALLERY, TYNWALD MILLS// New work from these popular local artists. www.theislegallery.com
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04.07.2014 8pm BOB KERR AND HIS WHOOPEE BAND //CENTENARY CENTRE, PEEL// Bob Kerr and his Whoopee Band combine their musical skill and great sense of humour to recreate a show of unashamed nostalgia. Five eccentric gentleman playing around 20 conventional – and some less conventional – instruments, all adding up to an evening of good honest fun. Tickets £15 from Celtic Gold (Peel), Shakti Man (Ramsey), Peter Norris Music (Douglas), Thompson Travel (Port Erin) and online at www.centenarycentre.com
05.07.2014 7pm O’HOOLEY & TIDOW //ERIN ARTS CENTRE, PORT ERIN// Second visit of this acclaimed duo to the Isle of Man, with their new album, ‘The Hum’, with Guest support from Truman Falls. Supported by the Isle of Man Arts Council and Island of Culture 2014. Tickets £15 from the Erin Arts Centre on: 01624 832662 and online. www.jonnopromotions.com
05.07.2014 – 06.07.2014 6pm LIVE AT THE CASTLE – SOUNDCHECK & FRIENDS //CASTLE RUSHEN// Two nights of musical talent; showcasing the Island’s best young performers in the grounds of Castle Rushen. A different lineup with special guests, each night. An Island of Culture 2014 event. Tickets £5 (£3 students) per night or £8/£4.80 for weekend tickets from the Manx Museum, Castle Rushen or online from:
09.07.2014 – 01.08.2014 ‘IMAGES OF MANN &BEYOND’ - AN EXHIBITION OF WORK BY NOBBY CLARKE //ERIN ARTS CENTRE, PORT ERIN/ Local artist Nobby Clarke has been painting for over forty years, with subject matter ranging from land and sea-scapes to trains, boats and airoplanes. This latest exhibition takes in the beauty of the Island and also reflects his travels all over the world. In partnership with ArtworkX of Mann. www.erinartscentre.com
11.07.2014 – 13.07.2014 HOLD ON TO EACH OTHER – A FLASH INSTALLATION BY HENRY WOOD //SAYLE GALLERY, DOUGLAS// For one weekend only, a pop-up exhibition of work by this talented young local artist. Be part of the installation by coming along during the day on Friday 11 July. www.saylegallery.com
22.07.2014 – 21.08.2014 CHILDREN’S ART WORKSHOPS, SUMMER BOOT CAMP //THE ISLE GALLERY, TYNWALD MILLS// Keep your children occupied this summer with workshops run by professional artists at The Isle Gallery. For enquiries or to reserve a place, call: 01624 801751 or e-mail: islegalleryiom@ gmail.com. Supported by the Isle of Man Arts Council and Island of Culture 2014 www.theislegallery.com.
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26.07.2014 8pm
06.07.2014 1pm
GORDIE MACKEEMAN AND HIS RHYTHM BOYS //CENTENARY CENTRE, PEEL//
GUIDED WALK //CREGNEASH// Beginning in Cregneash village at Cummal Beg shop, the walk will take you along the farm trail to Black Head and back. Tickets £6 from the Manx Museum and online at: www.manxnationalheritage.im.
Expect high energy Canadian roots music from this Gordie, perhaps best known as fiddle player for the Grass Mountain Hobos, and his Rhythm Boys. Tickets £16 www.centenarycentre.com
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