GET REAL IN RHYL

e Magic of Motown, 7th July Celebrate the sound of a generation! 7.30pm. Tickets £29.

Totally Tina, 21st July e UK’s supreme Tina Turner tribute, Justine Riddoch, recreates a live concert, supported by dancing girls in sequins and feathers. 7.30pm. Tickets from £25.

e Simon and Garfunkel Story, 27th July Using original lm footage and projections, the

Fringe On Top

e Llangollen Fringe is evolving into a sustainable arts festival, with a variety of acts take place from 7th-15th July at Llangollen Town Hall, including a Comedy Night, vocalist Alogte Oho, audio archaeologists VRï who shed a new light on a vibrant folk tradition, and Manchester-based Mr Scru , a producer, cartoonist and cross-genre selector who loves to play long DJ sets! Times and ticket prices vary. Find out more at www.langollenfringe.co.uk.

Work And Play

DID YOU KNOW?

Tina Turner starred in 17 films and won 20 awards throughout her career international hit show also features a full live band performing all the hits including ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ and more. 7.30pm. Tickets £28.

Milkshake! Live, 6th August In this dazzling new show Monkey is joined by some of his favourite Milkshake! friends and presenters. Performances at midday and 3.30pm. Tickets £19.50 ( child £18.50). www.rhylpavilion.co.uk e Creative Improvisation workshop at Galeri Caernarfon on 5th August is a cross-discipline workshop exploring painting, drawing and improvised music. e two-hour session is open to all ages but aimed at adults. It starts at 11am and admission is free – please bring an instrument with you! See www.galericaernarfon.com

•5th & 19th July, 2nd, 16th & 30th August, Matinée Concerts, Tŷ Pawb, Market Street, Wrexham A series of classical and contemporary lunchtime concerts. 1pm. Free.

•6th July, Yr Hen Ogledd: The Real Merlin, Galeri Caernarfon, Doc Victoria, Caernarfon Welsh singerpoets Gwyneth Glyn and Twm Morys are joined by some of the finest musicians in a performance of new music featuring Northumbrian pipes, percussion and multilingual harmonies in Irish, Gaelic and Welsh. 7.30pm. £12 (child £6).

Come, see, conquer!

Latin in a Week aims to take complete beginners in the language to the point where they can read short extracts of poetry or prose. Classics scholar and tutor Clara Keeble will cover a lot of ground “in an enjoyable manner” from 31st July4th August, at Gladstone’s Library in Hawarden.

e course fee is £495, non-residential, but packages including accommodation are also available. To book a place, call 01244 532 350.

•6th July & 5th August, Horse-drawn Boat Trip from Llangollen Wharf This dreamy two-and-a-half-hour cruise includes a picnic and drink, and an hour’s stop at the Horseshoe Falls. Take in all the sights and sounds along some truly unspoilt sections of the canal. 6pm. £27.50

•8th-9th July, Black Diamond Yr Wyddfa/Snowdon24, Llanberis Starting and finishing at the foot of this iconic peak, you will be challenged to ascend and descend Snowdon as many times as possible in 24 hours, as an individual or part of a team. Over-18s only. From £113.99.

•13th July, Reflexology & Soundbath Experience, Trefnant Village Hall A truly refreshing day, you will be taught hand and facial reflexology techniques, eat a light lunch, then relax with a rejuvenating sound bath. 11.30am. £38.

WHAT’S ON IN BRIEF 13TH-21ST JULY

•13th-16th July, Folk on the Farm, Tyddyn Mon Farm, Anglesey A highlight of the folk calendar, featuring some of the best live acts around. All proceeds go to support adults with learning disabilities. Tickets £75 (child £55, under-12s free).