UPFRONT
WHAT’S ON now – 14.03.2021
STORY FROM STONE – THE STRANGERS OF BALLURE CHAPEL
//MANX MUSEUM, DOUGLAS// In a secluded little spot beneath the slopes of Lhergy Frissell, is Ramsey’s ‘graveyard for strangers’ in the grounds of Ballure Chapel on the outskirts of Ramsey – the final resting place of over one thousand people. From the 18th century it became known as the ‘graveyard for strangers’, being predominantly used as burial place for people without Island connections or for unknown and unclaimed people. This new exhibition is based on the book ‘Story from Stone’ by Kim Kneen and Vicky Lloyd-West which blends historical fact and creative fiction with original illustrations by Jo Davies – and it is lifesize interpretations of eleven of these illustrations which appear in the exhibition. ‘Story from Stone’ was published with support from Culture Vannin and is available in the Manx Museum shops, local bookshops and The Snug in Ramsey. www.manxnationalheritage.co.im
06.03.2021
THE GREATEST VARIETY SHOW 3 – TIME TO SAY GOODBYE
//GAIETY THEATRE, DOUGLAS// Back by popular demand following the sell-out shows in 2018 and 2019, the Young Ambassador of Hospice Isle of Man, Alexandra Slater has once again invited some of her very talented friends to join her in bringing to you the most spectacular evening of song and dance Showcasing the Islands finest talent, the audience will be treated to breath-taking performances of song and dance covering all genres of music including songs from the musicals, films and legendary performers. All proceeds will go to www.hospice.org.im www.villagaiety.com
13.03 – 09.05.2021
KEVIN ATHERTON – THE WORKS
//MANX MUSEUM, DOUGLAS// Manx international artist Kevin Atherton returns to the Isle of Man with a retrospective exhibition at the Manx Museum. Covering a career that stretches into six decades and which has involved pioneering work in film, video, performance art, and public sculpture,
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the exhibition brings together Atherton’s significant achievements in these cutting edge fields into a building he has been familiar with since childhood. Kevin says: “There were two places that saved me when I was a kid growing up in the Isle of Man, one was the Manx Museum that showed me where I came from and the other was the public library in Ridgeway Street which showed me who I could become. I regularly visited both buildings after school and remember engaging with fiction in one and art in the other.” In association with Antonio Pasqualino Museo. www.manxnationalheritage.im
13.03.2021
NORTHERN MEN IN SHEDS – SPRING OPEN DAY
//CUMBERLAND ROAD, RAMSEY// A wonderful display of goods for sale from bird feeders and boxes to flower planters, and environmentally friendly bug boxes and an opportunity to find out how you can get involved. Entry just £1 to include light refreshments at the Men in Sheds Northern HQ behind Ramsey Cottage Hospital. 10am – 3pm.
20.03 – 24.04.2021
‘EYE’ - OPEN ART COMPETITION AND EXHIBITION
//HODGSON LOOM GALLERY, LAXEY// This annual art exhibition had to be postponed last year but has now been rescheduled with the theme of ‘Eye’. As always, Julie Ashby Smyth anticipates that the Island’s artists, whether professional, amateur, student or child, will interpret this theme literally, laterally and widely and the resulting exhibition promises to be very exciting. The competition is judged by a number of people with connections to the arts (as well as a public winner, chosen by visitors to the exhibition) and prizes will be awarded at a special event on 17 April. www.facebook.com/hodgsonloom
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