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events for 06/07/2008

Stepping Out! - 11:00AM 06/07/2008
location - Humberstone Gate West, The Clock Tower and Gallowtree Gate
Every generation has an association with dance, from Ballroom to Jive, Big Band to Salsa. The streets of Leicester will ring to the sound of foot stomping, toe tapping and hip shaking. Dance is more popular than ever and this is reflected in the number and diversity of dance clubs and groups of all styles that regularly meet in Leicester’s ballroom’s, clubs and community centres. Stepping out! is a chance for everyone to dress up and get together in a celebration of dance.


Derby Arts Festival Centenary Thanksgiving Service - 06:00PM 06/07/2008
location - Derby Cathedral, Iron Gate, Derby, DE1 3DY
This Sunday Evensong is a thanksgiving service for the 100 years of the Derby Arts Festival. Much of the music used for the service has been composed by adjudicators of the Derby Arts Festival over the years. The readings will be spoken by winners if the 2008 Arts Festival.


Summer Stage - Much Ado about Nothing - 06:30PM 06/07/2008
location - Newstead Abbey, Ravenshead, Nottingham
Summer Stage - Much Ado about Nothing Outdoor theatre for the summer months. Performed by the Lord Chamberlain's Men. Performance to start at 7.30pm, gates open to picnickers at 6.30pm.


Ilkeston Brass. - 02:00PM 06/07/2008
location - Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, Nottingham
Free Concert Season Present leaflet to gain access to the Castle. 14.00 - 17.00


HOT HOUSE YOUTH BIG BAND FESTIVAL - 12:00PM 06/07/2008
location - The Assembly Rooms - Darwin Suite, Derby
12pm till late Day Pass - £15 Individual Concert sessions £10 Concessions £10 - £7.50 All-events weekend ticket £20 Youth Big Bands from throughout the UK will take part in the first ever Hot House Youth Big Band Festival. Hosted by the award winning EMYJO (East Midlands Youth Jazz Orchestra), workshops and concerts will see Burton Youth Jazz Orchestra, Young Essex Jazz and Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra working with special guests Alan Barnes and Alex Wilson.


Duran Duran - 07:30PM 06/07/2008
location - Nottingham Arena
During a colourful career that has covered over three decades and seen album sales of over 70 million albums Duran Duran are now embarking on their ‘Red Carpet Massacre World Tour’. Their music is continually pushing creative boundaries and this tour is a collection of super catchy tunes. The original members Simon LeBon, Nick Rhodes, Roger Taylor and John Taylor have written and recorded the new tracks with producers such as Timberland and Nate ‘Danja’ Hills and to show case their new album they will be calling in at Trent FM Arena Nottingham on Sunday 6th July 2008. Price: £40 - £45 (plus booking fee) Maximum 8 tickets per household


Picnic in the Park - 10:00AM 06/07/2008
location - Green's Windmill, Sneinton, Nottingham
Bring along a blanket and a picnic and spend a relaxing family day in the park. Make seaside windmills in the Science Centre, have your face painted (£1 charge), or try out some circus skills. (In the case of bad weather, some activities will take place in The Old School Hall.


Sneinton Artists Art Trail - 12:00PM 06/07/2008
location - Green’s Windmill, Sneinton, Nottingham
Pick up a trail map from Green’s Mill and view a variety of artists work at various venues in Sneinton. Works will be available for sale.


Festivities at Colwick Woods - 12:00PM 06/07/2008
location - Colwick Woods, Greenwood Road, Nottingham
Come along at an afternoon of festivities being organised by the volunteer group, Friends of Colwick Woods. Birds of Prey, Crusader Bowmen (Archery), Bouncy Castle, Magic Man, Face Painting, Dog Agility and much more.


Much Ado about Nothing - 07:30PM 06/07/2008
location - Newstead Abbey Historic House & Gardens, Newstead Abbey Park, Nottingham
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men perform this Shakespearean romantic comedy as it was written to be: by an all male acting troupe. A performance of this Shakespearean comedy in the beautiful grounds of Newstead Abbey. Adults £11 Concessions £9


AMA Karate - Eastern Open Championships - 10:00AM 06/07/2008
location - Harvey Hadden Sports Complex, Wigman Road, Nottingham
Open to Everyone!


Paint, Draw, Stitch, Knit - 10:00AM 06/07/2008
location - Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, Nottingham
Test your art-making skills during this week-long exhibition and related events. A rich assortment of painting, drawing and textile works from Nottingham City Museums’ collection act as a starting point from your creativity. Add to the display and think about the different methods used by artists across the centuries to express their ideas. Workshops: 28 June, 5 July (daytime) 1 and 2 July (6pm-8pm) Activities include WOW! at the Castle, art sessions from children with Rosey Hayward and Sian Watson. For adults: drawing from life and painting the landscape with Mik Godley and a textile day with Laura McCafferty; plus an informal Knitting Cafe for knitters of all ages and experience with Becky Bowley.


Bands in the Parks 2008 - Ilkeston Brass - 02:00PM 06/07/2008
location - Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, Nottingham
Part of a season of free outdoor brass and woodwind concerts in Nottingham’s most beautiful surroundings.