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SUMMARY:New Horizons by Frances Winder
DESCRIPTION:A Post Lockdown Collection of Paintings by Frances Winder \n\n\n\n“I found that lockdown and the isolation and stress caused by Covid created a big problem with my art work. It paralysed me. I found myself unable to pick up a brush\, only able to sketch very locally. I was cut off from my inspiration which was usually to sketch\, explore and experience everything in a wide range of environments\, enjoying feeling free and alive to the world. I have a lovely garden and space to be in\, so I was very lucky\, but I felt trapped and too depressed to paint.This stop to my work has made me rethink what is important. I have wanted to experiment and find more meaning in my painting and other art projects.When I am painting\, I explore colour and texture\, moved by mood and atmosphere. I love walking and the Lakes area and this features in much of my work. Sea and shore\, the wide skies and fells\, as well as the weather are modifying aspects that I love. I do prefer a good storm to paint. Recently I have been more constrained and I am exploring the rich diversity of meadow lands and woodland.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrances has exhibited in the Royal Academy\, the Royal Watercolour Society at Bankside gallery\, the Lakes Artists\, as well as many times in the Cumbrian open at Up Front gallery.
URL:https://up-front.com/event/new-horizons-paintings-by-frances-winder/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:The League of Ukulele Gentlemen
DESCRIPTION:“The League of Ukulele Gentlemen are an exciting and dynamic quartet.  Over the past few years (a slight hiatus over the last 20 months!) they have been thrilling audiences all over the Uk in concerts and festivals as well as on the continent; playing concerts in Portugal\, Ibiza\, Czech Republic\, Germany\, Finland and Austria. Their set will include many of their own highly acclaimed compositions\, big rock anthems\, audience participation and foot tapping folk numbers\, all interlaced with some witty banter! You are guaranteed an evening of top notch music and a lot of fun.” \n\n\n\nNot to be missed.  This is the local band with a sold out performance that we had to cancel at the beginning of Lockdown. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: £14  Choose your seats and book online  \n\n\n\nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited/e-vepeyl\n\n\n\nWORKSHOPS DURING THE DAY: Children £6 & Adults £8 ( book online via the above booking link).Morning at 11am  –  Children / Beginners. “Zero to Ukulele Hero in One hour”. An introduction to the ukulele and by the end of it you will know a couple of chords and three songs in one medley!  Fast paced and fun!Afternoon at 2pm  –  Intermediate.  “Show Tune Shenanigans” .We will take a show tune and make it epic using a bucket load of useful tips and tricks. A whirlwind 50 minutes of Ukulele fun!
URL:https://up-front.com/event/the-league-of-ukulele-gentlemen/
CATEGORIES:Concerts-Performances
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SUMMARY:Solana
DESCRIPTION:A unique band which tastefully blends folk and world music   \n\n\n\n\n\nSolana’s rich and inventive sonic tapestry is anchored by a deep respect for traditions rooted in all corners of Europe and beyond. The virtuosic 5-piece weave together a multitude of instruments to take listeners on a journey from the contemplative to the euphoric and even cathartic. Formed in 2012 in Valencia\, Spain\, they have since found a niche in Bristol’s contemporary music scene. They are renowned for a soaring originality that transcends the boundaries of any one style\, taking their music towards something new and bold beyond classic folk conventions.Reviews !!!A multi-textured cornucopia of sound… an intoxicating cocktail of rhythm\, an infusion of dance and melody that is impossible to resist — OUTLINE MAGAZINE They make my spice shelf look boring… an accomplished and colourful album — Folk Radio UKThoroughly invigorating — SONGLINESWith support from local folk music singer / songwriter Paddy Rogan \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets £15Pre concert supper can be booked from 6pm. Booking essential Tel:01768484538 \n\n\n\nBuy tickets via link here https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited/t-mgxlvp
URL:https://up-front.com/event/solana/
CATEGORIES:Concerts-Performances
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SUMMARY:Hive Geometrix
DESCRIPTION:Paintings by Stephen Livingstone \n\n\n\n\n\nBeehives are places of mystery and magic. Even beekeepers\, who over many centuries have developed an intimate\, symbiotic relationship with honeybees\, can never properly understand the complex inner-workings of their hives. \n\n\n\nThe paintings in this exhibition are a visualisation of the inside of a working beehive\, an attempt to represent the activities of the queens\, workers and drones throughout a ‘bee year’. They portray\, in symbolic form\, the bee’s political and social activities and their often desperate efforts to survive\, aided and abetted by the interventions of their human guardians. The paintings are cutaways\, architectural diagrams of the interior structures of a beehive\, each panel representing a particular part of the hive\, the colours selected and layered in order to evoke the light and scent sensing experiences of the bees. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition has been made in collaboration with Penrith Beekeepers Association and is supported by Arts Council England. \n\n\n\nStephen Livingstone is a visual artist who is based in Durham. His work deals with human impact upon landscapes and habitats and often involves collaboration with museums and archives\, academic institutions and individuals with specialist knowledge and skills. He has developed major projects for the British Library\, the National Trust\, Durham University and the Museum of Art and Design in New York. \n\n\n\n\nSpring Bloom\n\n\n\nAbandoned Hive – detail\n\n\n\nWinter Brood\n\n\n\nBrace Comb\n\n\n\nHeather Honey – detail
URL:https://up-front.com/event/hive-geometrix/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Richard Durrant : Music For Midsummer
DESCRIPTION:Friday 10th June at 8pm \n\n\n\nCritically acclaimed guitarist and composer Richard Durrant returns to Upfront as part of his popular 27-day Music for Midsummer tour 2022\n\n\n\nAt this concert Richard will play his Sussex downland inspired “The Crest The Coombe The Twitten” and the richly melodic “Book of Spells” on a concert guitar made from a 5\,000 year old English oak.You will also hear unaccompanied Bach played on a ukulele made from cedar rescued from the Oregon “Biscuit Fire”.  \n\n\n\nNow in its eighth year\, Richard’s 2022 musical pilgrimage takes him from the magnificent St Magnus Cathedral on Orkney\, through the UK to Brighton Open Air Theatre for midsummer and further concerts in Sussex and Kent. Once again\, to reduce his carbon footprint\, Richard will be travelling between venues by bicycle carrying his instruments on a trailer.To coincide with the tour a new album “The Sleep of a King” will be launched. Like much of Richard’s music this collection of original guitar solos is inspired by the landscape of the British Isles.Says Richard: “The intense joy I feel performing live can only be enhanced by sharing the stage each night with my bicycle!” \n\n\n\n“My new favourite guitarist… Richard Durrant sits completely outside the accepted genres. He has a peculiar and wonderful mind.” Tom Robinson\, BBC6 Music \n\n\n\n“Richard’s album Rewilding is beyond beautiful.”  Isabella Tree\, best selling author \n\n\n\nPlease listen and watch: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll Tickets £16.50.  Follow the link to choose your seats\, book and pay.https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited/t-yrgpav \n\n\n\nPRE-CONCERT SUPPER: available from 6pm. Advance booking only. (Tel.01768484538)
URL:https://up-front.com/event/richard-durrant-guitar-concert/
CATEGORIES:Concerts-Performances
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SUMMARY:From Xian\, China to Upfront\, Penrith!
DESCRIPTION:Original Chinese Paintings by  Milly (Mrs Shang Chaofeng)\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThis exhibition of Milly’s work has been brought to us by John Keith\, local art collector\, who is an Upfront Gallery supporter and introduced us to Milly’s work a few years ago. He dubbed Chaofeng ( Milly\, in English)\, “The Chinese Modigliani”. She was unaware who Modigliani was until he sent her a book of Modigliani images. Not speaking Mandarin\, John solved how to communicate with Milly. During the past 5 years Milly’s art has continued to develop\, and John has worked out how to buy\, pay for and get delivery of her work.Largely self-taught\, Milly’s work features almost entirely women\, in social meetings\, or a mum with children. They are all set in a stylish period China\, many with cats. Each work is totally original and she works daily\, unless she is in her small gallery in the Art Quarter of Xian\, the Chinese city famous for the Terracotta Warriors. \n\n\n\nAll paintings are for sale at £299.  Framed in England using  non-reflective glass. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMilly’  story in her words:“My name is Chaofeng Shang\, born on 16th Nov 1953 in Xi’an\, Shanxi. \n\n\n\nI went to Guomian Forth Factory Primary School\, and then studied in Xi’an 18’s High School. I started my first job in Xi’an Hardware and Electrical Company as a sales representative in 1970. I was then promoted to Sales Manager. \n\n\n\nIn 1996\, as a result of Chinese Structural Reform\, I was made redundant\, so I started my little gallery in Beilin\, Xi’an. This was when I started learning framing paintings\, and became very interested in painting. I then went to study Chinese Painting.  \n\n\n\nMy current painting style is influenced by Chinese traditional ink painting. Painting is the love of my life and each one of my works is the reflection of my passion”.
URL:https://up-front.com/event/from-xian-china-to-upfront-penrith/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Pinocchio
DESCRIPTION:(every Wednesday\, Friday & Saturday\, plus Bank Holiday Monday 29th August) \n\n\n\nThe story about a puppet that comes to life and becomes a real boy is known throughout the world and staging the story using puppets is a challenge for any company. Using a mixture of long string marionettes and rod puppets\, Pinocchio is carved on stage\, comes alive and sets off on his many adventures. He performs on a marionette stage within the puppet show meeting two clowns\, Harlequin and Pulcinell; he is tricked by a cat and a fox into burying and losing his newly earned money; he flies on the back of a pigeon and he is chased and swallowed by a huge shark.  Finally of course\, the magic Blue Fairy lends a hand because Pinocchio has learnt to be good and at the very end he becomes a real boy.  \n\n\n\nWe recommend the show is suitable for ages 4 – 94.The production is given great energy by the specially composed music of local musician Bill Lloyd. \n\n\n\n\nWith the puppet theatre boss\n\n\n\nPinocchio’s nose grows\n\n\n\nIn the jaws of the shark\n\n\n\nPinocchio meets a dragon\n\n\n\n\n\nThe woodcutters\n\n\n\nPinocchio Meets the Cricket\n\n\n\nPinocchio springs to life\n\n\n\nThe Fox & the Cat\n\n\n\nPinocchio Flies on a Pigeon\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS: Adults £10\, Children £8.50\, Family (2 adults & 2 children) £33.
URL:https://up-front.com/event/pinocchio-2/
CATEGORIES:Puppet Shows
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SUMMARY:Ben Caplan (Canada) with support from Terra Spencer (Canada)
DESCRIPTION:“Sometimes it takes a global pandemic to slow down and focus on the fundamentals. When Ben Caplan lost the opportunity to tour and create with the regular cadre of musicians that he typically works with\, he went into a tiny studio and made an achingly beautiful solo album. Caplan is now back in the UK touring a solo show full of contrasts and surprises. He’s bringing along support act Terra Spencer to share sneak peeks from their upcoming collaborative album too!”Ben CaplanBen Caplan is both the roar of the hurricane and the eye of the storm. He has an uncanny ability to channel both wild abandon and quiet introspection. His songwriting pulls from many diverse influences but both his music and his lyrics regularly draw from his Jewish heritage. Often mixing biblical imagery and klezmer inflected melodies\, Caplan re-appropriates ancient sounds and themes with a decidedly contemporary twist.  Ben released his first studio album in 2011\, and has spent the last ten years recording music and performing to ever growing audiences in music clubs and theatres around the world.Terra SpencerSince her 2018 solo debut\, Nova Scotian funeral director-turned-songwriter and 2021 CFMA Contemporary Singer of the Year nominee Terra Spencer has won over audiences by marrying fingerstyle guitar\, gospel piano\, and her butterscotch voice with onstage humour and 70s wood-paneled warmth. Her self-produced second album Chasing Rabbits was recently named 2021 Music NS winner and nominated for 2021 ECMA Folk Recording of the Year. Terra will join Ben Caplan for a cross-Canada tour in spring 2022 to introduce their new album\, Old News. In a room of 5 or 500\, every show is a knee-to-knee conversation with a natural storyteller. “The real deal.” – Ron SexsmithPre TICKETS £14 Book & choose your seats vi a the Ticket Source link:
URL:https://up-front.com/event/ben-caplan-canada-with-support-from-terra-spencer-canada/
CATEGORIES:Concerts-Performances
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SUMMARY:Summer Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Upfront Gallery Summer Exhibition includes some of our regular artists and some new artists. There is  a selection of work in a variety of media – oil\, acrylic\, charcoal\, multi media\, ceramics & printmaking.  \n\n\n\nArtists include Colin Blanchard\, Heather Blanchard\, Kate Durdy\, Rachel Gibson\, Syl Macro\, Eddie Potts\, Gregory Rankine\, Geoffrey Smith & Malcolm Wilson.  \n\n\n\n\nMalcolm Wilson “Regret” – oil painting selected for the Royal Academy Portrait Exhibition
URL:https://up-front.com/event/summer-exhibition/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:VENICE - DANIEL  IBBOTSON
DESCRIPTION:Daniel Ibbotson\n\n\n\n“This exhibition will tell the story of my inclusion and ongoing adventure at this year’s Venice Biennale”. \n\n\n\nI was asked by European Cultural Centre to exhibit at this year’s show and it was an opportunity too good to turn down. I decided to do something really risky and go and live in the city of Venice and create my work\, virtually from scratch\, during the three weeks leading up to the show. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition at Upfront also includes work from other artists\, who contributed significantly to my “Venice Adventure”.
URL:https://up-front.com/event/venice-daniel-ibbotson/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Dub & Grub Ft Nick Manasseh
DESCRIPTION:(Roots Garden Records\, Worldwide FM) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nManasseh soundsystem was built in 1985 by a group of friends and finished on the Sunday morning of Notting Hill Carnival. With the aim of playing reggae with a roots focus\, the soundsystem was based in the Shepherds’ Bush area of West London.Nick Manasseh started producing the same year\, beginning with Sound Iration ( which was re-issued last year). In 1987 Nick began his show on Kiss FM – brought in by brothers Norman and Joey Jay to play 3-7am.Riz Label was started by the Manasseh crew in 1991\, releasing the first Manasseh Meets The Equalizer (AKA Jeremy Armstrong) album in 1992- ‘Dub The Millennium‘\, which was then licensed to Acid Jazz. The next Manasseh Meets The Equalizer album\, ‘Shining‘\, was released in 1996\, and finally\, ‘Step Like Pepper’ came out in 2003 featuring vocals from Knati P.Nick has since produced countless tracks\, remixes and albums for world class musicians including amongst others\, Pama International\, Emeliana Torrini\, Lee Perry\, Brother Culture and Earl 16.Most recently and notable are the wave of Roots Garden Productions storming the UK reggae charts produced by Nick Manasseh\, beginning in 2004 with Johnny Osbourne’s ‘Black Star Liner’. Recent releases have included singers Ava Leigh\, Luciano\, Ras Zacchari\, Levi Rhythm\, Bob Skeng\, Dark Angel\, Cate Ferris and Brother Culture. One of the latest releases\, Manasseh Meets Praise\, ‘The Struggle Continues’ features live viola player Michael Pagulatos. Nick also mixes the Roots Garden Showcase\, performed for the 2nd time last year and touring next Spring 2013.Branching out into other projects\, Nick recently did sound design for the new Julian Temple film about London and has been working a with 12-piece band from the Solomon Islands\, Narasirato\, producing their album and mixing their live show. Since the soundsystem began in 1985\, Nick has been a DJ all over the world\, travelling to countless countries and continents and still continues to do so\, working with MCs Brother Culture\, Danny Red\, Earl 16\, Dark Angel and Kenny Knots.Nick Manasseh has recently completed a major studio upgrade and is now based at The Yard Studio in West London near Ladbroke Grove. As well as all the usual production work Nick is known for\, he is now able to record full bands\, drum sessions and any kind of large scale over-dubbing. Analogue mastering is also available\, with 2 track tape transfer as an option.Tickets £12:00 click on the link book online:https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited/t-moozxgy  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nNick Mannaseh production & mix on Roots Garden Records
URL:https://up-front.com/event/dub-grub-ft-nick-manasseh/
CATEGORIES:Concerts-Performances
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SUMMARY:"Points of View"
DESCRIPTION:Twelve artists express their philosophies\, motivations and styles \n\n\n\nArtists will include Frances Winder\, Kay Leech\, Rosie Wates\, Angie Mitchell\, Tina Balmer\, Annie Luke Turner\, Kate Bentley\, Heather Hannah\, Liz Tracey\, Kath Lockhart\, Catherine MacDiarmid & Kate Bigland
URL:https://up-front.com/event/points-of-view/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:"My Shadow and Me"
DESCRIPTION:Hand Shadow Artist  – Drew Colby \n\n\n\n\n\nBased in London\, Drew is founder of the Finger and Thumb Theatre\, specialising in hand shadow puppets and ‘instant puppetry’. Described as ‘a man who can create almost anything with his hand shadows’\, he has performed all over the world. The new company name is “Shadowgraphy”\, which covers the diversity of Drew’s work\, including television and advertising. https://www.shadowgraphy.co.uk/431685363 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMy Shadow and Me is like a cartoon created live out of nothing but darkness and light. One person (and his shadow) meet and go on an incredible\, imaginative\, shadowy journey where creatures emerge\, engage and transform beautifully. The show uses minimal language in combination with unusual interpretations of classical music and non-verbal voice effects. Little encounters between characters are explored and tiny stories unfold. Many are funny\, some are sweet. The ever fascinating and adorable hand shadow bunny makes an appearance as part of a simple magic trick\, and the show ends with a colourful and impressive finale in which multiple shadow characters appear all at the same time – made with just two hands!!  \n\n\n\nAll Tickets £8.00.  Choose your seats and book online:  https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited/t-lnnyqvz \n\n\n\nThis  performance is kindly sponsored by:
URL:https://up-front.com/event/my-shadow-and-me/
CATEGORIES:Puppet Shows
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SUMMARY:"Cinema in Silhouette"
DESCRIPTION:Hand Shadow Artist – Drew Colby \n\n\n\n\n\nSuitable for Adult & 12 years+ \n\n\n\nWhat is this magic of light and dark that so transfixes young and old? It is the ancient art of Hand Shadows (or Shadowgraphy) – the art of creating and animating shadow images using little more than the performer’s hands. In Drew Colby’s hands the artform is a source of comedy\, beauty and wonder. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExpect rabbits doing what rabbits do\, famous extra-terrestrials from the silver screen and many more endearing and astonishing characters all made with just a light\, two hands and a screen\, before a show-stopping shadow duet rounds off this virtuoso performance. \n\n\n\nStand-up comedy meets cabaret meets visual shadow feast! Expect a gallery of notorious politicians and tributes to well—loved films…Colby leads the audience on a hilarious and highlyskilled journey from the age of the caveman to the present day\, via the magic of thesilver screen\, TV cartoons and (in)famous politicians. Many of the classic\, traditionalhand shadow routines are included in the show\, as well as exciting shadow techniques(multiple shadows and coloured shadows).The show contains elements of stand-up comedy\, gentle political satire and a long list ofshadows that can be made with two hands. No shadow stone has been left unturned. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBased in London\, Drew is founder of the Finger and Thumb Theatre\, specialising in hand shadow puppets and ‘instant puppetry’. The new company name is “Shadowgraphy”\, which covers the diversity of Drew’s work\, including television and advertising. http://hadowgraphy.co.uk/431685847 \n\n\n\nAll Tickets £10.  Choose your seats and book online: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited/t-gaanrvl  \n\n\n\n   Pre-performance supper can be booked 6pm – 8pm. Telephone 01768484538 \n\n\n\nThis performance is sponsored by:
URL:https://up-front.com/event/cinema-in-silhouette/
CATEGORIES:Puppet Shows
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SUMMARY:N'famady Kouyate with live band
DESCRIPTION:N’famady Kouyaté is a young energetic master musician from Guinea (Conakry)\, who relocated to Cardiff (Wales) in 2019. A talented multi-instrumentalist who wowed audiences across the UK and Ireland during autumn/winter 2019/20 with his modern interpretations of traditional West African Mandingue songs and rhythms supporting Gruff Rhys on the Pang! album tour. N’famady’s primary instrument is the balafon – the traditional wooden xylophone\, sacred to West African culture and his family heritage of the griot/djeli. In Guinea he founded ‘Les Héritiers du Mandingue’ a tradi-modern group that toured extensively in West Africa. \n\n\n\nIn the UK N’famady has played both as a solo artist and with a full band line up – where his arrangements are a fusion of Mandingue African with western jazz\, pop\, indie\, and funk influences provided by an ever-evolving collective of musicians. Instrumentation includes balafon\, keyboards\, drumkit\, djembe\, guitar\, bass\, kora\, doundoun\, congas\, saxophone\, trumpet\, & callabash. N’famady’s performances create amazing atmospheres and vibrations wherever he goes\, and audiences are charmed by his infectious enthusiasm and joy. \n\n\n\nN’famady released his first EP in July 2021\, recorded in the legendary Rockfield Studios\, with a full band line up\, including guest appearances from Gruff Rhys (Super Furry Animals)\, Lisa Jên Brown (9Bach)\, and Kliph Scurlock (The Flaming Lips). The EP features mash-ups of traditional Guinean songs with new Welsh lyrics\, modern & traditional instrumentation\, played by a ten-piece band. N’famady has a steadily growing fanbase both in the UK and West Africa. \n\n\n\nSupport and after band music provided by local world music DJ expert Naomi Carole \n\n\n\nPre concert supper available from 6pm booking essential \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBUY TICKETS HERE USING THIS LINK BELOW https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited/t-eajkznr
URL:https://up-front.com/event/nfamady-kouyate-with-live-band/
CATEGORIES:Concerts-Performances
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SUMMARY:Ceramic Viewpoints
DESCRIPTION:Eight ceramicists express their philosophies\, motivations and styles. \n\n\n\nCeramicists will include Nigel Edmondson\, Geoff Cox\, John Calver\, Sally Toms\, Emma Louise Wilson\, Lara Clahane\, John Davenport and Jan Huntley-Peace. \n\n\n\n\nJohn Davenport\n\n\n\nLara Clahane\n\n\n\nNigel Edmondson\n\n\n\n\n\nJan Huntley-Peace\n\n\n\nJohn Calver\n\n\n\nSally Toms\n\n\n\n\n\nSally Toms\n\n\n\n\n\nGeoff Cox
URL:https://up-front.com/event/ceramic-viewpoints/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:The Snow Queen
DESCRIPTION:A Magical Winter Fairy Tale – A Perfect Outing for Christmas \n\n\n\nAn original Upfront Puppet Theatre production\, involving different puppet types\, special scenic effects\, projected moving images and a revolving stage. Musical score based on Russian folk music. \n\n\n\nGerda sets off on a magical journey to rescue her lost friend Kai from the clutches of the Snow Queen. This adventure takes us on the river\, to an enchanted garden with talking flowers\, to a robbers’ castle and onwards through many places until we reach the palace of the Snow Queen.The show has an interval in the middle – ice cream & refreshments available. \n\n\n\nAfter the show\, meet the puppeteers and puppets\, ask questions\, see how things work & take photographs. Suitable for ages 4 – 94 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates: December 18th\, 21st\, 22nd\, 23rd\, 24th\, 28th\, 29th & 30th.Tickets: Adults £10\, Children £8.50\, Family (2 adults/2 children) £33Choose your seats and book online:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll shows begin at 3pm. \n\n\n\nThis show is kindly sponsored by
URL:https://up-front.com/event/the-snow-queen-2/
CATEGORIES:Puppet Shows
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SUMMARY:Landscape Paintings & Reduction Linocuts by Mark A Pearce
DESCRIPTION:Mark is a professional printmaker and landscape artist living and working in the coastal village of Ravenglass in the beautiful Lake District. His home studio is situated on the shores of an estuary with stunning views of the surrounding fells and sea. These local landscapes provide much of the inspiration for his paintings and original linocut prints.Mark is well known for his vibrant multi coloured reduction linocuts. These have won him several awards including the 2017 “Visitors Choice” at Ulverston Printfest. The BBC has also featured Marks printmaking in their BBC1 programme\, “Flog It”. \n\n\n\n\nEstuary Sunset\n\n\n\n\n\nPink Puddles\n\n\n\nAfter the Storms\n\n\n\nSun on Scafell
URL:https://up-front.com/event/landscape-paintings-reduction-linocuts-by-mark-a-pearce/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Watercolours & Prints by Mary Ann Rogers
DESCRIPTION:Northumberland-based artist\, Mary Ann Rogers\, paints vibrant watercolour paintings full of energy\, from an in-depth knowledge of her subject matter. Her studio is surrounded by the wild hills of Northumberland\, whose inhabitants\, along with her own menagerie of birds\, feature in her work.Mary Ann has been a regular exhibitor at Upfront for many years. Her work strikes a chord with both the local folk\, who are known for their love of sheep\, foxhounds and trail hounds\, also visitors who are struck by the beauty of the area and its inhabitants. \n\n\n\nMary Ann’s work is entirely in watercolour. She is a master of her medium\, referred to in many publications and documentaries\, using pure pigment and water\, beginning with large strokes using a 3” wide brush\, and staying with large brushes throughout\, only resorting to small ones for fine detail\, such as eyes. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition includes original paintings and framed limited edition giclee prints of Mary Ann’s watercolours. \n\n\n\n\nInquisitive\n\n\n\nDaffodils\n\n\n\nOriental Poppies\n\n\n\nOnward
URL:https://up-front.com/event/watercolours-prints-by-mary-ann-rogers/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:“Riddles\, Tunes & Tales from The Tale Coat” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA unique collection of tales to treasure – from the nation’s first Laureate for Storytelling\, Taffy Thomas\, MBE.Storytelling sessions at 11am & 3pm“The master storyteller from Grasmere\, travelled the length and breadth of the country. People would come from miles around to hear him tell his tales. He was so famous that someone had made him a special storytelling chair from which he delivered his words of wisdom… He was so famous that someone else had made him a Tale Coat… a lovely coat on which were embroidered scenes from his stories”. \n\n\n\nThe Tale Coat is a unique piece of textile art. It is a kind of story jukebox\, from which audiences of any age can select an embroidered scene to hear one of many extraordinary tales told by a storyteller who is as unique as his exquisite attire. In this magical collection\, Taffy Thomas tells 19 of his favourite tales from the Tale Coat\, many of which have never before been written down. From Inuit creation tales and African animal stories\, to myths and legends rooted in the valleys and fells of the English Lake District.Taffy will be joined by “Eskrigg”\, the Westmorland harmony song and instrumental trio and musician Tony Farren. \n\n\n\nAll tickets £7.  Book online https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited/e-ppbdbd   or Tel.01768484538
URL:https://up-front.com/event/3967/
CATEGORIES:Concerts-Performances,Puppet Shows
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SUMMARY:An Dannsa Dub - future dub from Ancient Scotland
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to welcome An Dannsa Dub for their first major performance in Cumbria.  \n\n\n\nMusic is one big conversation. And few bands live at the heart of it like An Dannsa Dub. \n\n\n\nBorn from a love of traditional Scottish folk\, dub reggae and dance music\, together they summon the joyous\, communal energy of a cèilidh and a sound system session. Their name comes from the Gaelic for “The Dub Dance”. Their sound celebrates the ancient Gaelic and West African rhythms that influenced reggae\, which in turn\, via sound system culture and dub’s pioneering remixes\, produced modern dance music. Their live shows and recordings are a seamless\, pulsating fusion of all this and more.An Dannsa Dub have carried this unique\, unstoppable sound to the UK festival circuit. They’ve thrilled a 10\,000 strong crowd at Boomtown Fair and have headlined a sold out show at Celtic Connections\, the UK’s premier Celtic music festival.  \n\n\n\nLaurie Cuffe – Ceòl is Craic“We hired An Dannsa Dub to headline our Celtic Connections gig in January 2023.They didn’t disappoint! Tickets sold out well in advance and on the night they provided a spectacular performance. Dealing with the band was an absolute pleasure from start to finish.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith their first album\, featuring stacks of exciting collaborations\, An Dannsa Dub are gearing up for a busy year of international touring across 2023.  \n\n\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zyb0nfueE5c \n\n\n\nTickets: £16  https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited/t-avzdyga Doors 5:30pm 18 + event Food menu to purchase from 6pm 
URL:https://up-front.com/event/an-dannsa-dub-future-dub-from-ancient-scotland/
CATEGORIES:Concerts-Performances
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SUMMARY:SeedHeart by Indigo Moon Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Shows at 11am & 2:30pm \n\n\n\nAbout SeedHeart\, from Indigo Moon Theatre \n\n\n\nMeet Grey. Our journey begins as Grey finds themself trapped inside a jar. They try to remember how they got there and how they could be free… \n\n\n\nSeedHeart tells the important tale of human impact on the environment and questions what we can do to restore our once green planet\, with interactive chaos in the laboratory on the way! Watch as our story unfolds (literally) from a single suitcase\, and follow Grey’s journey to a better future with magical pop-ups\, puppetry and interactive scenes. \n\n\n\n“Stunning performance\, with such a poignant message that speaks volumes in our world today.” \n\n\n\nTickets £7.50 – suitable for all ages.Book online: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited/e-bdledb
URL:https://up-front.com/event/seedheart-by-indigo-moon-theatre/
CATEGORIES:Puppet Shows
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SUMMARY:Me And My Friends
DESCRIPTION:“A sublime fusion that combines pastoral dreaminess with the heat of highlife and Afrobeat sounds” Songlines \n\n\n\n“Such interesting influences… beautiful” Cerys Matthews \n\n\n\nMe and My Friends play soulful\, poignant music with a beat: a unique blend of Afrobeat grooves with deliciously rich harmonies\, languidly graceful cello and playfully funky clarinet\, all tied together by the hauntingly elegant voice of singer and guitarist Nick Rasle. \n\n\n\nOver the past decade Me and My Friends have carved out their very own niche of sun-drenched music for the soul. Growing from the basements of Leeds to tours across Europe\, along the way they have gained support from the likes of Gilles Peterson\, Cerys Matthews\, FiP\, Soundway Records\, and Quantic. Their whirlwind live shows are dedicated to creating the warmth and connection that all humans crave\, with a penchant for tearing up their own tracks with explosive dynamism and spontaneity. \n\n\n\nNew album “Before I Saw The Sea” represents an audacious development in the band’s signature sound. Intimate and reflective\, it is an immersive set of night time meditations conceived during lockdown\, its laidback grooves combining bittersweet nostalgia with hypnotic rhythmic interplay. This is a record made to accompany journeys when none could be made\, as we awaited the parting of the stormy clouds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: £16.00 Under 16’s £10.     \n\n\n\nClick her to book online:   https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited/t-moemqxaPre concert supper available 6pm.  Advance booking only. Tel.01768484538  \n\n\n\nSUPPER MENUStarters: Soup & Bread (Creamy Mushroom\, Garlic & Parsley)£5.50;  Breaded Brie & Cranberry Sauce £7.20;  Lentil Pate & Oatcakes £6.20.Mains £13.99: Homity Pie with Upfront Salad Selection.Cheese Topped Moving Mountain Burger/gherkins/spicy tomato chutney\, served with chips & side salad.Moroccan Vegetable Tagine with Saffron\, Almond & Coriander Cous Cous.Enchilada with a chilli bean & sweet potato filling\, topped with salsa & cheese; served with guacamole\, sour cream & mixed salad.Puddings: Bailey’s Chocolate Trifle £6.50;  Biscoff Cheesecake £6.50;  Apple & Blackcurrant Crumble £5.50.
URL:https://up-front.com/event/me-and-my-friends/
CATEGORIES:Concerts-Performances
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SUMMARY:Professor Clive Chandler's - World Famous - Punch and Judy
DESCRIPTION:Professor Clive Chandler’s – World Famous – Punch and Judy All the silliness that is to be expected in the hands of an expert who has delighted audiences across the UK and Europe for more than 30 years. The age age-old drama is presented here with particular wit and wisdom\, much mirth and mayhem\, and a nod to the present day. It demonstrates the strength of a living tradition stretching back over 350 years. With Judy\, the baby\, the sausages\, the crocodile\, the policeman\, the devil\, and of course old Mr Punch up to his usual tricks. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSuitable for ages 4 to 94All tickets £7.50Book Here – http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited
URL:https://up-front.com/event/professor-clive-chandlers-world-famous-punch-and-judy/
CATEGORIES:Puppet Shows
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SUMMARY:Jack and the Beanstalk by Clive Chandler
DESCRIPTION:Jack and the Beanstalk by Clive Chandler Performances at 11am and 2:30pmA traditional tale with original twists! \n\n\n\nWhen the family’s good fortune is stolen away and a grey cloud hangs over their lives\, it falls to Jack to bring the sunshine back. \n\n\n\nThis is not the tale of a boy who is lazy and good for nothing; it is the adventure of a child with great imagination\, who despite not being believed in\, confronts and overcomes a giant problem and proves that sometimes it is a good idea to have your head in the clouds. \n\n\n\nA fast moving and funny glove puppet show from expert in the art of raising smiles. \n\n\n\nReview \n\n\n\n“An absorbing and enchanting experience for children and adults alike” The Times Educational Supplement \n\n\n\nSuitable for ages 3 to 93 \n\n\n\nAll tickets £7.50 Book Here – http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited
URL:https://up-front.com/event/jack-and-the-beanstalk-by-clive-chandler/
CATEGORIES:Puppet Shows
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230528T163000
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SUMMARY:Spring Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:A Group Exhibition of Paintings\, Prints & Mixed Media by Susan Dobson\, Christina Mingard\, Kate Durdy & Eddie Potts. \n\n\n\nWe also have ceramics by Chris Cox\, Syl Macro\, Brian Goodall & Dorit Deutsch\, plus work by our regular artists for 2023\, Mary Ann Rogers\, Mark A Pearce & Geoffrey Smith.
URL:https://up-front.com/event/spring-exhibition/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Ahmed Dickinson & Eduardo Martin
DESCRIPTION:Eduardo Martin\, the Grammy nominated and multiple life-time achievement award-winning Cuban guitarist and composer\, joins forces with fellow award-winning\, London based Cuban musician\, Ahmed Dickinson – a guitarist described as a ‘true pioneer’ by Classic FM – to present ‘The Bridge’. Launching an expansive tour of the UK and Ireland\, Martin and Dickinson perform the music of their long-awaited album\, ‘The Bridge’: a carefully curated compilation of Eduardo’s most alluring works for two guitars\, where rock merges with son montunos; old Yoruba chants\, feel-good rumbas and funk- boleros\, with cinematic pieces sitting alongside Cuban tumbaos with slap bass. Perfect sound bites exploring the many facets of the guitar tradition from across the Americas. By incorporating the influences of jazz\, flamenco\, pop\, Afro and traditional Cuban melodic and rhythmic intricacies\, the music bridges the gap between generations and continents\, past and present\, uniting teacher and student. \n\n\n\nSays Dickinson:“It is a privilege to play with Eduardo. Playing his music gives me a sense of musical sincerity. It is exhilarating to go on stage and convey all these melodies and rhythms that sound fresh\, current and honest.” \n\n\n\nEduardo Martin explains:“The Bridge alludes precisely to the connections we have established musically\, Ahmed and I. Also\, the bridge that I establish throughout my compositions\, between genres and musical styles that interest me. Finally\, it is the connection with the audiences who enjoy our work.” \n\n\n\nHaving first met as student and teacher at the Superior Institute of Art in Havana\, the venerable musician and composer Martin instantly recognised in Dickinson a young man who knew the musical path he wanted to travel. The composer keenly followed Dickinson’s career over the years and a strong musical friendship developed. The pair first began to work together in 2014\, when Dickinson invited Martin to London to perform a concert of his works at the Bolivar Hall. Since that performance\, their musical partnership has flourished\, pausing only for the time of the pandemic. Both artists are hugely in demand as solo performers\, so to see them perform together in this project is one not to be missed. \n\n\n\nThis is a rare opportunity to catch guitar master\, Eduardo Martin\, on these shores. The collaboration with Ahmed Dickinson shares their rich culture and heritage\, through the duo’s much celebrated artistry. Martin tells us\, “This will be the first time we have been able to travel together since the pandemic. Playing live again fills me with a very great emotion. We have waited a long time and the feeling of anticipation and excitement to perform together again has only increased.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets £16Pre Concert Supper from 6pm booking essential Tel: 01768484538Book tickets here – http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/upfrontartslimited \n\n\n\nSUPPER MENUStarters: Tomato & Basil Soup; Mushroom Pate or Stilton Cheesecake.Mains: Goats Cheese\, Spring Onion & Hazelnut Quiche; Spinach Pancakes; Greek Salad or Mixed Bean Casserole with Rice. (all meals served with our freshly prepared selection of salads)Puddings: Royal Ice Cream Sundae (blueberries\, raspberries\, strawberries & meringue); Chocolate torte or Apricot\, Honey & Coconut Crumble.
URL:https://up-front.com/event/ahmed-dickinson-eduardo-martin/
CATEGORIES:Concerts-Performances
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SUMMARY:HANNAH APPLEYARD and  STUART SHORT
DESCRIPTION:Paintings & Sculpture \n\n\n\n\n\nHannah’s paintings are full of colour\, life & magic.  She wants people to approach her work with an open mind and open gaze and let their imagination do the rest.Her inspiration is nature and the natural world and she is fascinated by the similarities between the macrocosm and the microcosm.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nStuart is well known for his animal portraits. His latest paintings are more abstract and expressionist. He uses the play of light through oil glazes to build up colours\, which give his paintings a luminescent quality.Stuart’s sculptural work is influenced by Bronze Age design patterns which are found carved into stones at ancient sites in the U.K.
URL:https://up-front.com/event/hannah-appleyard-and-stuart-short/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Philip Clouts Quartet - Melodic Jazz with inspirations from around the world
DESCRIPTION:The South African roots of Cape Town born pianist/composer Philip Clouts have inspired a voyage of discovery that has lead him to soaking up the joyful passion of Caribbean calypso\, the bluesy melodies of middle eastern praise songs\, the exuberant sway of Cuban dance music and the tuneful essence of Gospel while honouring jazz heroes including Bill Evans\, Keith Jarrett and Charles Lloyd. These all come together  in his superbly accomplished quartet.Following on from the critically acclaimed releases Sennen Cove and The Hour of Pearl\, the new CD Umoya captures this wide-ranging music superbly and in concert\, Clouts\, saxophonist Samuel Eagles\, bassist Tim Fairhall and drummer Ted Carrasco bring it alive with tremendous imagination\, vim and vigour.Umoya review – “Precise ebullience and relaxed funkiness” The Guardian \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets £15. Book online with the link below and choose your seats. \n\n\n\n\nBook Here
URL:https://up-front.com/event/philip-clouts-quartet-melodic-jazz-with-inspirations-from-around-the-world/
CATEGORIES:Concerts-Performances
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SUMMARY:Summer Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:We welcome three new artists to Upfront as part of our 2023 Summer Exhibition.Sheena McCurrach\, from Galloway who has become known for her use of vibrant colour and texture\, particularly those found in our winter landscape\, and also for her distinctive and sympathetic approach to portraying birds\, trees and other animals.Mavis Atkinson Smith\, from Dumfries who draws inspiration from landscape\, gardens\, flowers\, dance and the written word.  Her sketch book is at the core of her approach and she works in a variety of different media.Bob Henfrey\, from Kendal who works en plein air in sketchbooks. His paintings use a variety of medium. and he has recently co-authored a book on the experiences of being a painter-artist.Our fourth artist is Haydn Morris who has been a regular exhibitor at Upfront over the years.  .He draws inspiration from the spectacular Lake District landscape to paint impressionistic oils and watercolours. Our foyer gallery includes work by our regular 2023 artists\, Mark A Pearce\, Mary Ann Rogers\, Geoffrey Smith and ceramics by Syl Macro\, Chris Cox\, Dorit Deutsch & Brian Goodall.
URL:https://up-front.com/event/summer-exhibition-2/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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