Past Events: May - August 2008 Programme
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EXHIBITION
Foreground 08: Intervention / Decoration 
Rook Lane Chapel is temporarily transformed with Richard Woods riotous false floor; a stage for an eclectic mix of free activities and performances. One of seven international artists “interrupting” Frome sites with significant contemporary art.
5/5/08 – 21/6/08
10:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday - Saturday
COMMUNITY
Intervention/Decoration: Family drop in workshop
Free drop in sessions with creative stuff to do for children and their parents or carers.
29/5/08
1pm - 4pm
COMMUNITY
Intervention/Decoration: Family drop in workshop
Free drop in sessions with creative stuff to do for children and their parents or carers.
31/5/08
1pm - 4pm
MUSIC
Intervention/Decoration: Frome Street Band
Each Saturday afternoon from 3pm Richard Woods’ installation at Rook Lane Chapel will be transformed into a social stage, hosting an eclectic mix of free activities.
31/5/08
FILM
Rook Lane Films
Bored with the mainstream? Rook Lane dims its lights again, and dusts off its spools for a new season of cinematic refreshment of rare treats from the film vaults up on the silver screen.
01/6/08
Doors 6.30pm
COMMUNITY
Intervention/Decoration: Family drop in workshop
Free drop in sessions with creative stuff to do for children and their parents or carers.
07/6/08
1pm - 4pm
MUSIC
Intervention/Decoration: Frome Town Youth Band
Each Saturday afternoon from 3pm Richard Woods’ installation at Rook Lane Chapel will be transformed into a social stage, hosting an eclectic mix of free activities.
07/6/08
MUSIC
José Zalba and Ruth Slatter
We present the unusual combination of flute and percussion. The melodic side of the 20th century is strongly represented in Ruth and José's programme with Ravel's "Habanera for flute and marimba", an arrangement of Britten's "Blue Guitar" and Piazzolla's "Histoire de Tango".
08/6/08
Doors 4.15pm
COMMUNITY
Intervention/Decoration: Family drop in workshop
Free drop in sessions with creative stuff to do for children and their parents or carers.
14/6/08
1pm - 4pm
MUSIC
Intervention/Decoration: Jackdaws Songbirds
Each Saturday afternoon from 3pm Richard Woods’ installation at Rook Lane Chapel will be transformed into a social stage, hosting an eclectic mix of free activities.
14/6/08
COMMUNITY
Intervention/Decoration: Family drop in workshop
Free drop in sessions with creative stuff to do for children and their parents or carers.
21/6/08
1pm - 4pm
COMMUNITY
Intervention/Decoration: Storytelling for 4-9 year olds
Each Saturday afternoon from 3pm Richard Woods’ installation at Rook Lane Chapel will be transformed into a social stage, hosting an eclectic mix of free activities.
21/6/08
FASHION
Ephemeral Brazil: Fashion and Art Show
Recycling with style; fashion created by the ‘Economia Solidaria’ co-operatives in Rio. In aid of Transformarte and the Children at Risk Foundation.
22/6/08
Doors 12 noon onwards
EXHIBITION
Frome Festival: Evolver Prize Exhibition
Exhibition of work created by Wessex-based artists, photographers and graphic designers selected for Evolver's sixth annual front cover competition.
05/7/08 - 19/7/08
10:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday - Saturday
EXHIBITION
Frome Festival: Ephemeral Art
Curated by the vibrant fashion designer and Milliner Cristina Carneiro de Mendonca Eastwood 'Open Horizon' is a joyful and exciting collection of some of the most interesting artists working in Brazil and Cuba today.
05/7/08 - 20/7/08
10:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday - Saturday
MUSIC
Frome Festival: Quercus
Three unique musicians converge to create an evocative mixture of words and music, encompassing jazz, folk and traditional songs in contemporary settings.
04/7/08
Doors open: 7.30pm
MUSIC
Frome Festival: Bath Camerata
An acapella celebration of the many colours of love, from Monteverdi’s sublime harmonies to Lennon and McCartney.
05/7/08
Doors open: 8.30pm
MUSIC
Frome Festival: Schumann to Shostakovich
Richard May is one of Britain’s most outstanding cellists. Since winning the string section of Young Musician of the Year 1984 he has performed throughout the world, at such venues as Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall, South Bank and Barbican centres.
06/7/08
Doors open: 2.30pm
LITERARY
Frome Festival: Women's Poetry Selection
Caeia March and friends; lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender heritage through poetry.
07/7/08
Doors open: 6.00pm
LITERARY
Frome Festival: Apple Source and Ciderland
Food Frome presents an exploration of Somerset’s rich heritage of orchards, apples and cider, featuring Sue Clifford and cider guru and poet James Crowden.
09/7/08
Doors open: 7.00pm
MUSIC
Frome Festival: Karen Street: Accordion
A regular member of Mike Westbrook’s groups, Karen is joined by Andy Tween on drums and Fred Baker on guitar. Expect an intimate and melodic evening rooted in jazz and folk traditions, set in a relaxed café atmosphere.
10/7/08
Doors open: 7.30pm
COMEDY
Frome Festival: Dudley Sutton
Variably described as a ‘genius’ (his agent), and ‘idiot’ (his dad), and ‘judas’ (Dylan), Dudley Sutton is arguably best known as Tinker from Lovejoy. Dudley can’t wait to hit Frome with his salacious prose, torrid verse and scurrilous songs.
11/7/08
Doors open: 7.00pm
MUSIC
Frome Festival: Mozart the Violinist and his Sonatas
Steven Hollas, playing on a Broadwood square piano, and Alison Townley, violin. A performance on period instruments, illuminated by tales from the life and letters of the Mozart family and their contemporaries.
13/7/08
Doors open: 2.30pm
EXHIBITION
Old Bakery Artists
Old Bakery Artists have an enthusiastic following, not only within the Midsomer Norton / Radstock area, but increasingly further afield. This exhibition showcases a vibrant and diverse range of media; from painting and drawing, to a life-size, fully recycled dragon.
26/7/08 - 02/8/08
10:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday - Saturday
MUSIC
Elizabeth Parsons and Florian Markel
Munich-based soprano Elizabeth Parsons and pianist Florian Markel take us on a tour of France, Germany, Italy and England through the romantic songs of Debussey, Schumann, Wolf, Quilter, and Vaughan Williams.
10/8/08
Doors open: 3.00pm
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