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events for 07/06/2008

With a Voice of Singing - 07:30PM 07/06/2008
location - St. Paul's Church, Mansfield Road, Daybrook, Nottingham
Eastwood Collieries' Male Voice Choir perform a concert to help raise funds for the church, All are most welcome, tickets are priced at £5
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Dr Dolittle - 07:30PM 07/06/2008
location - Theatre Royal, Nottingham
Welcome to the world of Doctor Dolittle!! Brought to magical life by this country’s brightest musical entertainer, the legendary Tommy Steele stars alongside a huge company of singers, dancers, and puppeteers in this hit musical. Immortalised in the hugely popular film, Doctor Dolittle is a world-renowned veterinarian who speaks a wide array of animal languages. He sets off from his home in Puddleby-on-the-Marsh, England, in search of the Great Pink Sea Snail. Along the way, he and his friends meet such exotic creatures as the Pushme-Pullyu and the Giant Moon Moth. The Oscar Award-winning score includes the hits "If I Could Talk To The Animals.”, “I’ve Never Seen Anything Like It” and “My Friend The Doctor”. With Lavish settings and spectacular effects Doctor Dolittle is the perfect treat for all the family! Tommy Steele is the London Palladium’s all time biggest musical star after sell-out seasons there, including Singing In the Rain, Hans Christian Anderson, and Scrooge. His Hollywood hits include The Happiest Millionaire, Finian’s Rainbow and the acclaimed Half A Sixpence, which he performed in the West End and on Broadway Audio Described Performance Wednesday 11th June 2pm Captioned Performance Saturday 14th June 2.30pm


All You Need Is Love - 07:30PM 07/06/2008
location - Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
A FAB Celebration of the Swinging Sixties! Beatlemania is Back! Join us as we take you on a magical mystery tour to the 1960’s, where peace, love and flower power ruled the day. Featuring the greatest hits from The Beatles and other 60’s icons including; The Kinks, The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys, The Monkees, Bob Dylan, Mamas and Papas and many more!


Red Riding Hood - 11:00AM 07/06/2008
location - Nottingham Playhouse Theatre
Red Riding Hood meets a hungry wolf, a Grannie and dancing butterflies when she ignores her mother's advice not to talk to strangers. Sponsored by The Ark Day Nursery, Mapperley Park


Jane Bond is Dangerous.. - 07:45PM 07/06/2008
location - Nottingham Playhouse Theatre
Jane has her work/life balance sorted, juggling being a super-mum with her role as Commander Jane Bond, fighting the forces of evil armed only with a clutch bag packed with girly gadgets – oh, and going blonde helped too. Meanwhile Miss Moneypenny's gone decimal! You'll be shaken and stirred as award-winning comedy duo Maggie Fox and Sue Ryding get into Bondage in this pacy pastiche.


Walk in the Park (Diabetes UK) - 11:00AM 07/06/2008
location - Abbey Park, Leicester
Help us make a difference to people with diabetes This year we have 100 fun sponsored walks taking place between May and October throughout the country. The walks are designed for people of all ages and levels of fitness. 0115 950 7147 To date, Walk in the Park has raised over £1.3 million. This money is vital to help fund essential research projects. With your help this year we hope to reach £1.5 million raised for research – this would be a truly fantastic amount.
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Leicester Riverside Festival - 12:00AM 07/06/2008
location - Bede Park, Mile Straight, Western Boulevard, Leicester
Leicester’s Riverside Festival is a great way to discover the city’s waterways with lots to do both on and off the river. With something for all the family, you can take tea on the river; take part in some amazing workshops or relax and enjoy live performances on stage and shows in the arena area on the park. With street arts, traditional craft demonstrations, world food, real ale, art & crafts workshops and much much more it promises to be another great weekend.


Bardi Wind Orchestra: Blockbusters! - 02:30PM 07/06/2008
location - De Montfort Hall, Leicester
The Bardi Wind Orchesta Conductor David Calow Compere/Baritone Graham Austen Soprano Vanessa Morgan Tenor Steve Elliott The Bardi Wind Orchestra returns for its now annual Charity Gala concert, this year in association with LOROS. Film and TV Blockbusters will include hit themes from Star Wars, Titanic, James Bond, Pirates of the Caribbean, The War films, The Westerns and much, much more. Take your seats with Compere Graham Austen and Singers Vanessa Morgan and Steve Elliott for what promises to be a thrilling evening of music - prepare to be 'Shaken and Stirred'!


Desert Night Dance - Belly Dance Showcase - 08:00PM 07/06/2008
location - Guildhall Theatre, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH
Desert night dance presented by Gaynor Fairweather`s Belly Dance School. A wonderful variety of isis wing dance, candle dance (artificial flames), spainish & bollywood fusion, egyptian pop, turkish belly dance cabaret, egyptian belly dance, tribal style belly dance, gypsy skirt dance, burlesque dance,veil and stick/sword dancing! With audience participation from 10pm onwards and a drumming finale! Professional performers, teachers and student amauters. A show not to be missed. Bringing middle eastern dance to the heart and soul of england!.


Kedleston Country Fair - 09:00AM 07/06/2008
location - Kedleston Hall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 5JH
The Events Office presents Kedleston Country Fair 9.00am - 5.00pm. Fun for all the family with country sports, rural crafts, fine foods and vintage fairground.


Derby Sings 2008 - Global Harmony All Sorts - 10:00AM 07/06/2008
location - The Voice Box, Kensington Mews, Forman Street, DERBY, DE1 1JQ
Join Nickomo and Rasullah Clarke in a day of vocal harmony that will include Maori, Gospel and African songs as well as Nickomo's own easy-to-learn Harmonic Temple pieces. No need to read music or be an experienced singer. Please bring something for a shared lunch. Prices £20 / £14


Disney's High School Musical - 12:00AM 07/06/2008
location - Robert Ludlam Theatre, Duffield Road, Darley Abbey, DERBY, DE22 1JD
Centre Stage Theatre Arts presents Disney's High School Musical. The worldwide phenomenon comes to Derby! This hit musical is a must for all ages. Prices Tickets £7.00 - £8.00.


Wildlife Explorer Group - 10:00AM 07/06/2008
location - Kedleston Hall, Kedleston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 5JH
Wildlife Explorer Group 10.00am - 12.00 noon. A monthly club for 7 - 12 year olds run by our wardens in partnership with the RSPB. Learn about wildlife and the countryside with fun activities. The group meets from April to September, membership costs £15.00 for 6 sessions. Booking is essential. £15.00 for six sessions.


Galleries of Justice - Overnight Ghost Hunt - 08:45PM 07/06/2008
location - NCCL Galleries of Justice, High Pavement, The Lace Market, Nottingham
As one of the most famous haunted locations in Britain the Galleries of Justice is an experience not to be missed. It is intensely active which is not surprising due to its overwhelming history of misery and suffering. The Galleries of Justice is a terrifying haunted location. On our last ghost hunt investigation we heard the most hideous noises in the caves which was witnessed by all 20 of us. If you look on the website at the picture on the more information page of The Galleries you will see a cluster of orbs at the end of the cave entrance. Not only that, we caught light anomalies all over the place but the horrible rasping breath sounds that we heard far outweighed the flashing lights. £49.00 per person


West Bridgford Summer Gathering - 10:00AM 07/06/2008
location - Bridgford Park, Bridgford Road, Nottingham
West Bridgford Summer Gathering will feature community groups like Realcycle, Ecoteams and Pedals as well as organisations that provide sustainable living services and products. Other stalls focus on complementary health, Fair Trade good, plants and homemade cakes and biscuits. Visitors are being urged to walk, cycle or use public transport to the event.


Tea and Cakes in the Orchard - 12:00AM 07/06/2008
location - 7 Blyth Grove, Worksop, S81 0JG
Visit Mr Straws House and afterwards reward yourself with tea. Organised by the Friends of Mr Straws House. Normal booking system/charges apply to the house. Small charge for refreshments.


Noriko Ogawa - 12:00AM 07/06/2008
location - Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, Nottingham
Noriko Ogawa plays Piano Concert no.1 - Tchaikovsky. Programme also includes Overture 'The Force of Destiny' by Verdi.


Playhouse Disney Live! - 11:00AM 07/06/2008
location - Nottingham Arena
Times: 11.00am, 2.00pm, 5.00pm For the first time, characters from four popular Playhouse Disney TV shows will be appearing together live on stage at Trent FM Arena Nottingham. Playhouse Disney Live! will be an unforgettable musical celebration taking place from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th June with seven shows running across the three days. The show brings audiences into the colourful worlds of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Little Einsteins, My Friends Tigger & Pooh and Handy Manny. So get ready – Mickey’s hosting a musical party at the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and everyone’s invited!


Bounce - 02:00PM 07/06/2008
location - Quantum Matrix Dance Studios, St Anne's Hill Road, Nottingham
Hosting the day will be Strictly Dance Fever winner Joseph Hall aka Flytt and leading the masterclass will be the UK’s No1 and world finalist champions ’Flawless. £10 Day Dance Pass


Nottingham Symphonic Wind Orchestra - Classical Concert - 07:30PM 07/06/2008
location - Derby Cathedral
NSWO performing classical favourites and raising money for Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre.


Celebrating Volunteering - 10:00AM 07/06/2008
location - Old Market Square, Nottingham
As part of Volunteers’ Week 2008, we will be filling the Market Swuare with a fun event to celebrate all the excellent work that volunteers do in Nottingham. Entertainment and interactive activities will be taking place throughout the day, all provided by voluntary and community groups across the city. There will also be stalls showing some of the great work done by volunteers, and opportunities to find out how you can get involved in the future.


Playhouse Disney Live! - 02:00PM 07/06/2008
location - Nottingham Arena
For the first time, characters from four popular Playhouse Disney TV shows will be appearing together live on stage at Trent FM Arena Nottingham. Playhouse Disney Live! will be an unforgettable musical celebration taking place from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th June with five shows running across the three days. The show brings audiences into the colourful worlds of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Little Einsteins, My Friends Tigger & Pooh and Handy Manny. So get ready – Mickey’s hosting a musical party at the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and everyone’s invited! The story unfolds as the Playhouse Disney Postess delivers party invitations to all of Mickey’s Playhouse Disney pals. The audience follows as the pals venture off to find music in the Hundred Acre Woods, Sheetrock Hills and all over the world, as they try to get their party started.


Aynslet Lister - 09:00PM 07/06/2008
location - The Y Theatre, Leicester
Aynsley is one of very few artists playing rocking blues with a modern edge. His music is tangible, heartfelt, soul searching and full of fine songwriting. He plays with passion and vitality and his simply stunning guitar work is reminiscent of a young Clapton. Aynsley produces songs with a contemporary feel and sound, infusing influences from the 1960's blues boom era with a more current melodic and lyrical approach. Don't miss him! "His guitar playing is a fire hazard....exceptionally mature & exciting" Mojo
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Playhouse Disney Live! - 11:00AM 07/06/2008
location - Nottingham Arena
For the first time, characters from four popular Playhouse Disney TV shows will be appearing together live on stage at Trent FM Arena Nottingham. Playhouse Disney Live! will be an unforgettable musical celebration taking place from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th June with five shows running across the three days. The show brings audiences into the colourful worlds of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Little Einsteins, My Friends Tigger & Pooh and Handy Manny. So get ready – Mickey’s hosting a musical party at the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and everyone’s invited! The story unfolds as the Playhouse Disney Postess delivers party invitations to all of Mickey’s Playhouse Disney pals. The audience follows as the pals venture off to find music in the Hundred Acre Woods, Sheetrock Hills and all over the world, as they try to get their party started.


Lakeside International Children’s Theatre and Dance Festival Weekend - 11:00AM 07/06/2008
location - Lakeside Arts Centre, University Park, Nottingham
FESTIVAL WEEKEND LAKESIDE ARTS CENTRE AND HIGHFIELDS PARK *7 AND 8 JUNE, 12 NOON - 7PM LUMINARIUM £3 (15 MINUTE VISIT AT PEAK TIMES); FINAL ADMISSION IS HALF-HOUR PRIOR TO CLOSING TIME CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT THE LUMINARIUM IS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE Yippee! The return of Architects of Air and their amazing Luminarium. Joining our favourite drummer Mark Evans, Rangoli stars Manushi, Paper folders and face-painters extraordinaire, for the first time we look forward to welcoming some new elements to our great free Family Weekend. Look out for the Tell Woman and her enormous skirt … she has wondrous stories to share with the people she meets. At the Dance 4 Stamping Ground Stage you can see some great performances and then have a go yourself in a workshop! There will be some very strange goings on with a Compost Heap unlike one you’ve ever seen before … and mind your step because Balloonatics - a crack balloon commando team - may descend and turn you into a balloon helicopter if you stand in one place for too long! Lots to do and see, and badges and stickers too. See you there! *on 7 June, there’s also a Malaysian Festival run by the University’s Malaysian Student Society in the park, so even more to enjoy. This is a free event. Luminarium prices: £3 for 15 minute visit at peak times


Patchings’ Art, Craft and Design Festival - 10:00AM 07/06/2008
location - Patchings Art Centre, Oxton Road, Nottingham
Patchings’ Art, Craft and Design Festival - A rare opportunity to see exquisite pieces of art and craft being created by over 150 exhibitors who will be demonstrating, exhibiting and selling their work. The festival will be inspirational, instructive and enjoyable. Watch the exhibitors create their work with imagination and expertise from a wide range of raw materials such as clay, stone, metal, wood, precious stones, glass, leather, textile and two dimensional media. £8 on the door, £7 pre purchased. Concessions for children, OAP’s and groups


Det Lille Turnéteater (Denmark) Presents: Dörthe’s Heart - 02:00PM 07/06/2008
location - Lakeside Arts Centre, University Park, Nottingham
Delightfully simple story of Dörthe and her very best friend Rasmus’s eagerly anticipated visits, which follow a particular pattern of events, but have some unexpectedly magical results! Winner of Danish Theatre Award The Reumert in 2004, this piece is constant demand to tour to festivals worldwide. Suitable fro ages 2-5 and families. Length approximately 35 mins long. Showing at 14:00 and 16:00 All tickets £7


Complete Productions (Scotland) Presents: Moussa’s Castle - 12:30PM 07/06/2008
location - Lakeside Arts Centre, University Park,Nottingham
Directed by Heather Fulton When it comes to castles, Moussa is an expert! If he’s not making them of sand, mud, or sausages and mash, he’s drawing them. Even when he’s asleep, Moussa dreams of castles. But what he really, really wants to do is to build one. Everyone says he’ll never do it and Moussa quickly discovers that building a castle isn’t so easy… But will Moussa give up on his dream? Moussa’s Castle is a magical story of hope and determination, underscored with live music, and especially created for children aged 2-5. ‘Beautifully crafted, utterly engaging’ The Herald All Tickets £7


Blunderbus: Giraffes Can't Dance - 02:00PM 07/06/2008
location - Derby Dance, Chapel Street, Derby, DE1 3GU
Theatre: Gerald the giraffe was not a good dancer and every year he dreaded the great jungle dance. Until one beautiful moonlit night he discovers that when we're different, sometimes all we need is a different song to dance to. Based on the best-selling children's book by poet Giles Andreae and illustrator Guy Parker Rees, Gerald's story is told with bewitching music, breathtaking imagery and beautifully carved puppets. This uplifting, funny, touching and triumphant tale of individuality promises to melt your heart. Suitable for children aged four to seven. Price : £5