Friday May 25, 2012

What's On in Abingdon

Events around Abingdon
30 events within about 10 miles from Fri 25 May 2012 to Fri 1 Jun 2012
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Artweeks
Artweeks is an ‘open studios event’, which is proudly celebrating its 30th aniversary. Artweeks is an opportunity to enjoy the visual arts in a relaxed and friendly way. All 500 exhibitions across the county are free and many offer refreshments. Guides available from information centres, libraries or visit www.artweeks.org Oxfordshire Artweeks 2012 runs for three weeks across the whole.. more
across Oxfordshire 
Today to Sunday 27 May 2012
Exploring Print Days! Art Workshop, Rahima Kenner, Oxford, Weds 23, 24 & 25 May NEXT WEEK!
Book your place for an enjoyable, friendly and fun Printmaking day workshop! With experienced tutor and accomplished Oxford printmaker, R Kenner, in a central Oxford venue. Learn how to create a print and enjoy the creative process, class will be led and you will receive one to one tuition, with materials available. All ages welcome. For further details and to reserve your place, please contact R.. more
OX1  Oxfordshire
Today to Today
Artweeks at the O3 Gallery
Oxford Pride of Place Project by The Caravan Gallery: Artists Jan Williams and Chris Teasdale have been busy touring the nooks and crannies of Oxford taking photographs that capture the idiosyncrasies of the city as its residents see it. This new series of photographic work will be on show in O3 Gallery and present a fresh take on the city and streets that are home to some of tourisms most.. more
O3 Gallery, Oxford Castle  Oxfordshire OX1 1AY
Today to Sun 27 May.

Other World-Making room for stories
Other Worlds is an exhibition of intriguing new storytelling collaborations between pairs of writers and other creative artists, which turns an atmospheric, dilapidated building in the heart of historic Oxford into a giant storytelling compendium. The building was once Oxford’s main post office and telephone exchange and is soon to be transformed into The Story Museum. Before this takes place,.. more
The Story Museum, Rochester House, 42 Pembroke St, Oxford OX1 1BP  Oxfordshire OX1 1BP
Today to Sunday 27 May 2012
Shakespeare’s HENRY IV, part 1
Shakespeare’s HENRY IV, part 1 An RSC Open Stages production by A Group of Oxford Players, directed by Arthur Kincaid. The best of Shakespeare’s history plays looks at kingship through the eyes of the heir to the throne. Prince Hal is surrounded by people trying to influence him. He has no point of meeting with his father, who has his own ideas of what a king should be. The old reprobate Falstaff wants a piece of Hal and.. more
Old Fire Station, 40 George St., Oxford  Oxfordshire OX1 2AQ
Today, Sat 26 May.

Adam Hahn: Bloodlines
Have you ever been told that you look like someone? Or looked in the mirror and seen the face of a parent or sibling? In ‘Bloodlines’ Hahn investigates physical similarities in families by making composite paintings of siblings. By layering images of brothers and sisters, a new face emerges with traces of family members past and present. He was inspired by Francis Galton (1822-1911) who aimed to.. more
The North Wall Arts Centre, South Parade, Oxford  Oxfordshire OX2 7NN
Today to Friday 8 Jun 2012
The Girl With The Iron Claws – The Wrong Crowd
Growing up isn’t easy, especially when you’re in love with a bear. This is a story about a girl who dares to follow her longing. The youngest daughter of a king, she feels like a misfit. Then one night a compelling dream leads her deep into the forest, where a chance encounter sets her on a fateful path she could never have anticipated. Following a critically acclaimed, sell-out success at the.. more
The North Wall Arts Centre, South Parade, Oxford  Oxfordshire OX2 7NN
Today and Tomorrow
Mayday Mayday – Theatre Damfino
An extraordinary theatrical adventure that starts with a celebration. A day where everything changes… The end of April. Padstow. Cornwall. The death of winter, the birth of summer. The town is decked in the boughs of green, people are singing, dancing, drinking in the streets and the two ObbyOsses fight their way to the Maypole. A man falls head first off a wall. Years later he tries to remember.. more
The North Wall Arts Centre, South Parade, Oxford  Oxfordshire OX2 7NN
Today to Today


Contemporary Painting: Latin America
Sarah Wiseman Gallery and West Two Gallery are delighted to be collaborating to bring you a unique opportunity to view some amazing work from two artists; Mariano Molina from Argentina and Claudio Castelo from Brazil, two countries well known for their contemporary arts scenes, and which enjoy a rich cultural heritage. Claudio Castelo creates large scale paintings inspired by literature,.. more
Sarah Wiseman Gallery  Oxfordshire OX2 7JL
Today to Thursday 31 May 2012
John Piper and the Church
’John Piper and the Church’ at Dorchester Abbey, Dorchester on Thames, Oxfordshire, is a celebration of HM The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee by The Friends of Dorchester Abbey from 21st April to 10th June 2012. More than 50 works spanning Piper’s career will be shown along with key works from public collections including The Royal Collection, the Britten-Pears Foundation,.. more
Dorchester Abbey, Dorchester on Thames  Gloucestershire OX10 7HH
Today to Sunday 10 Jun 2012
Failford - Open Garden for NGS
This town garden won Abingdon in Bloom best large back garden competition. Both formal and informal areas, an extension of the home. Walkways through shaded area, arches, kitchen garden, grasses, roses, topiaries, acers, hosta’s, herchera’s. A wide variety of planting and features, within an area 570sq.ft. Open:Sat 26 May (11-5). more
Failford, Abingdon  Oxfordshire OX14 2AG
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Grow Wild In Your Garden
Are you interested in learning more about wildlife gardening? Come and see our beautiful wildlife garden and discover ways you can help wildlife in your own backyard. Talks and information for adult visitors plus activities for older children. more
Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, near Milton park, Didcot  Oxfordshire OX14 4TE
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Grow wild in your garden!
Are you interested in learning more about wildlife gardening? Come and see our beautiful wildlife garden and discover ways you can help wildlife in your own backyard. There will be talks and information for adult visitors as well as activities for kids. Closing date for booking 14th May. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Suitable for children 10+ more
Sutton Courtenay Environmental Education Centre, Sutton Courtenay Rd, Sutton Courtenay,  Oxfordshire OX14 4TE
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The Brilliant World of Tom Gates with Liz Pichon Presented by Pegasus, Bookfeast and Blackwells
The Brilliant World of Tom Gates (master of excuses, wannabe rock star, doodler extraordinaire) won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2011. Meet author/illustrator Liz Pichon, Tom’s creator and hear about all her characters and get doodling like a real expert. Tickets: £5, £15 for family ticket (4 people) more
Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen Road, Oxford  Oxfordshire OX4 1RE
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Southampton Ukelele Jam
Southampton Ukelele Jam was formed in 2008 & has become the south of Englands premier fun ukulele group playing everything from punk to folk. The group is a voluntary organisation & nop one is paid for any performances. All fees go to charity. The group can consist of 10 to forty performers & it is expected that at least twenty musicians will be performing at Didcot Civic Hall. A workshop will be.. more
Didcot Civic Hall  Oxfordshire OX11 7JN
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