What’s on
Posted by Shetland Arts on June 10th, 2009 Comments Off
‘V’ Five winners of 2009 Open Exhibition
13th March – 12th April, Bonhoga Gallery, Weisdale Mill. This exhibition features the work of the five winners of Shetland Arts Open Exhibition 2009. Ross Fulton won Baker Tilley’s prize for the best newcomer, Peter Biehl won Vaila Fine Arts’ award for the best painting or drawing, Dave Donaldson was the successful photography winner for the prize donated by Millgaet Media and Hilary Seatter won the John Goudie prize for best print. Shetland Arts and Crafts gave the prize for best craft piece and this was won by Ruth Fisher.
Films @ The Garrison
Thursday 11th to Sunday 14th March – The Garrison Theatre, Lerwick. March films at The Garrison are – The Princess and the Frog is a 2009 American animated family film loosely based on E. D. Baker’s novel The Frog Princess, which was in turn inspired by the Grimm brothers’ fairy tale “The Frog Prince”. – Up in the Air is a 2009 American drama film directed by Jason Reitman and co-written by Reitman and Sheldon Turner. It is a film adaptation of the 2001 novel of the same name, written by Walter Kirn. – The Twilight Saga: New Moon is a 2009 American romantic fantasy film based on Stephenie Meyer’s 2006 novel New Moon. - Edge of Darkness is a 2010 film adaptation of the 1985 BBC television series of the same name. The film stars Mel Gibson and Ray Winstone, and is directed by Martin Campbell and produced by Michael Wearing, who also directed and produced the series respectively. Tickets £5/£3.50 (concessions) on sale at Shetland Box Office 01595 745555. View this months films trailer playlist on YouTube. For film programme download PDF.
Dance Ihayami – Thrayaa – Trinity
Saturday 20th March, 7.30pm, Town Hall, Lerwick. Dance Ihayami is a groundbreaking Scottish-based classical Indian dance company that has been captivating audiences in Scotland and abroad for many years. See poster on flickr.
The Hurt Locker – Film screening
Tuesday 30th March, 7.30pm, The Garrison Theatre, Lerwick.
Belly Dancing Classes for Families
Classes are every Thursday for 6 weeks from 21st January at Whiteness Primary School, 6pm until 7pm. Free Belly Dancing Classes for parents and children given by experienced teacher Rocio Balanos. To book your place ring Shetland Arts on 01595 743843. See poster on flickr.
Showaddywaddy
Saturday 17th April, 7.30pm, Clickimin Centre, Lerwick. Shetland Arts are currently organising the 25th birthday celebration of Clickimin Leisure Centre, with the venue’s first ever gig in ‘85 recreated in 2010. Showaddywaddy with original support band No Sweat. Tickets £18.50/£17 from Shetland Box Office, 01595 745555.
Mirrie Dancers – Winter Illuminations
5th February until 22nd February, 2010 – Aald Haa at Houss & Easthouse, Duncansclate, Burra. Installation by guest lighting designers, Martin Lupton and Sharon Stammers. You can find out more about their work on www.guerrillalighting.net – and follow their experience of Mirrie Dancers on Twitter – twitter.com/lightcollective.
Contact Shetland Arts – 01595 743843.
For further information visit www.mirriedancers.com or contact: Roxane (01595) 859 202 – roxane@mirriedancers.com.
The Curve Foundation Dance Company – Performance Postponed
Due to unforseen circumstances Shetland Arts regrets that the Curve Foundation’s performance on Wednesday night has had to be postponed. The performance will be resheduled for a later date. Tickets purchased will be valid for the resheduled performance or refunds can be obtained from Shetland Box Office (01595 745555)
GMan – Contemporary Craft
Wednesday 30rd September – February 2010 – Focus Display, Shetland Museum and Archives, Lerwick. Contemporary craft made in response to the Gunnister Man story. A collaborative project between Shetland Arts & Shetland Amenity Trust. Ten local craft makers explore the Gunnister mystery through contemporary crafts. Follow the project online: gunnisterproj.blogspot.com & twitter.com/gunnisterman.
Tickets
Tickets for events can be purchased over the phone from Shetland Box Office ph 01595 745555, or in person at Islesburgh Community Centre, King Harald Street. View Shetland Box Office page.
Gift Vouchers
We now offer a ‘Hansel for Shetland Arts’ Gift Voucher which can be used for any Shetland Arts’ event, film or purchase at Bonhoga Gallery. For more information, or to purchase a ‘Hansel’, please contact Shetland Arts office 01595 743843 or Bonhoga Gallery 01595 745750.
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