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events for 15/05/2008

JON GAUNT - Live and Undaunted - 08:00PM 15/05/2008
location - Assembly Rooms - Darwin Suite
£15 An Audience With Jon Gaunt – Live & Undaunted Jon Gaunt is outspoken, outrageous, brash and downright down to earth – the voice of the silent majority. You may have read his weekly Sun column, heard his daily national radio ‘phone in show on Talk Sport, seen him on TV’s Newsnight, Tonight With Trevor Mcdonald, Alan Titchmarsh Show, The Eamonn Holmes Show or maybe even read his best selling autobiography, ‘Undaunted’. This is your chance to catch Gaunty in the flesh, yes all of it! Learn how he escaped a childhood in care, bounced back from bankruptcy and finally became the mouth of Britain. It will be lively, entertaining and thought provoking and promises to kick Political Correctness and liberal Britain in to touch. Take the opportunity to ask him any question on any subject that you fancy. Are you brave enough to take on Gaunty live and unleashed? “ The King Of Talk Radio” Ian Wright “Gaunty always tells it as it is…. Extremely moving and very funny” Eamonn Holmes


THE SOLID SILVER 60s SHOW - 07:30PM 15/05/2008
location - Assembly Rooms - The Great Hall
£21.50, £19.50, concessions £2 off The UK’s original and premier 60s show is back once again! THE SOLID SILVER 60S SHOW, now in its 23rd year brings together the unforgettable talents of GERRY & THE PACEMAKERS, SWINGING BLUE JEANS, DAVE BERRY and very special guests DAVE DEE, DOZY BEAKY MICK AND TICH! THE ONLY PLACE TO HEAR THE CLASSIC HITS PERFORMED BY THE ORIGINAL HITMAKERS! Nothing Mimed, Nothing Tracked. Britains Best Musicians and Singers Performing Totally Live.


Pond Dipping - 02:00PM 15/05/2008
location - Rosliston, Derby
Discover what lives beneath the surface of the Flight Pond. Meet at the Flight Pond anytime between 2pm and 4pm. £2 per person. Environmental Education 01283 535039 for more information.
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Maceo Parker - 08:00PM 15/05/2008
location - De Montfort Hall, Leicester
“Funk is any two successive breaths expelled by Maceo Parker through his alto saxophone.” All About Jazz Mention Maceo Parker's name and what springs instantly to mind is his role as sideman to several larger-than-life personalities in contemporary music history. There's certainly no shame in being James Brown's favourite sax player, nor in being an element in the funky freakaliciousness that prompted so many of us to take flight on the Parliament/Funkadelic Mothership. However, it's myopic and unjust to relegate Maceo's legacy to the shadows of The Godfather of Soul, George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Prince, or any of the other celebrated artists who've invited this highly gifted musician to join their touring and recording ensembles. These collaborations, in conjunction with his illustrious solo career, have made Parker an essential cornerstone of the grand empire that is funk, soul, jazz, and hip-hop music.


Derby Farmers' Market - 08:30AM 15/05/2008
location - City Centre, Derby, DE1 3AH
Derby Farmers' Markets are held on the third Thursday in each month on the Market Place, Derby.


Dancing On Ice Live - 07:30PM 15/05/2008
location - Nottnigham Arena
The stars of Dancing On Ice will be skating into Trent FM Arena Nottingham for two more dates on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th May 2008. Due to phenomenal demand for tickets the show will now be at our venue for six dates, two in April and four in May. Nottinghamshire’s most famous couple Torvill and Dean will be joined by an all-star celebrity line-up including this year’s winner, former Hear’Say singer Suzanne Shaw. Price: £32.50 - £45 (plus booking fee)


Fostering Fortnight Events - 09:30AM 15/05/2008
location - Old Market Square, Nottingham
As part of Fostering Fortnight, the Fostering team will be bringing events to the city centre to inform and recruit foster carers. Monday 12th see the Fostering Bus come to the Square to give information and invite you to find out more. From the 13th-17th, there will be an information point at the end of Smithy Row. If you are interested, come along and have a chat to one of the staff members.


Freeq Magazine Official Launch Party - 07:00PM 15/05/2008
location - Junktion 7, Canning Circus, Nottingham
Freeq magazine is a new magazine aiming to support and promote only the best new and emerging talent across the UK, especially in the Midlands and Yorkshire. To celebrate the launch of their first issue, Freeq will be holding a launch party with free food from 10pm, prize giveaways, goody bag giveaways and music from local bands and artists. Tickets can be bought from the venue or from the venue’s website. The event begins at 8pm (VIP reception at 7pm) and continues until late. Tickets are £10 or £5 with a flyer. For guest list text your name to 07797803734 or register at freeqmagazine.com


Wildlife Of Wollaton Park - 02:00PM 15/05/2008
location - Wollaton Park, Nottingham
Wollaton Park is one of the best wildlife spots in Nottinghamshire. Join Sheila Wright, Zoologist at Nottingham’s Natural History Museum, for an illustrated talk on the park’s habitats and the sometimes hidden creatures that live in them. Book now on 0115 9153920 This is a free event however car parking charges still apply.