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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”.
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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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