Music & Art

Until 4 September Dress Code - Fashion Stories from The Box

From lace to latex, and the 1700s to the present day, learn about Plymouth’s fashion, past and future. In the city’s first exhibition dedicated to fashion, highlights from The Box’s costume and textile collection will be displayed alongside paintings, drawings, film and archival material to tell important local and international stories about fashion and clothing. The exhibition spans the 1700s to today and speaks to contemporary conversations about identity, sustainability, shopping, design, making and craft. A paper dress from the 1960s foretells the future of fast fashion, while a 300-year-old silk gown tells the story of global textile trade. A subversive garment made locally, and worn all around the world, represents one of several of the city’s histories of garment production. On display on the first floor of The Box; free admission; open Tuesdays to Sundays and Bank Holidays from 10am-5pm.

9 to 16 July Art Exhibition

West Dartmoor Art Group (WDAG) proudly presents its 20th exhibition and sale of original works of art at affordable prices in Peter Tavy Village Hall, 10am to 5pm daily with free entry. We are happy to announce the exhibition’s return to its usual summer slot AND the return of mouth-watering homemade cakes and drinks. With one or two exceptions, all the paintings in the show are for sale, as are the unframed prints in the browsers and attractive postcards and greeting cards. A popular item at the exhibition is ‘My Favourite Painting’, where visitors can vote for their favourite picture. Winning the vote is a much sought-after honour for members, and the artist’s name is inscribed on a cup and presented to them at the AGM, to keep for the year. WDAG is also pleased to continue supporting two excellent local charities, Dartmoor Rescue and Devon Air Ambulance. WDAG has raised thousands of pounds over the last 22 years with donations, a percentage of sales, and income from the popular raffle, with prizes donated by members and local businesses. We hope that you can join us in this cheerful display of original works of art and admire the lovely floral displays which complement the paintings. Maybe try a cup of tea and a slice of cake too? We invite friends old and new to join us in celebrating so many successful years of painting and exhibiting. WDAG meets weekly in Peter Tavy Village Hall and sessions include

Dartmoor Stone Row by John Streeter demonstrations from professional artists, as well as support and advice from other members. The monthly in-house competition on a wide range of topics, is a light hearted affair, where one is judged by one’s peers; but nevertheless, it gives focus to the interpretation of the subject and it is fiercely contested. Another annual club competition is for the Buzz Bowl, a cup presented by Buzz Goscombe for the best painting of Dartmoor displayed at the AGM.

Saturday 2 July The Holy Spirit Mass

Phoenix Chorale performs The Holy Spirit Mass by Kim André Arnesen, plus works by Wilberg, Chilcott, Rutter, Fauré and Elgar, with music director James Parkinson, and organist Mark Smith. Kim André Arnesen was born in 1980 in Norway and is one of the world’s most frequently performed contemporary, choral composers. His biography says: Although an avid follower of MTV and a huge fan of The Cure at ten years old, he also studied classical piano, was a chorister in the Nidaros Cathedral Boys’ Choir and was later educated at the Music Conservatory in Trondheim. His music has sold in 6-figure numbers and been performed in more than 30 countries. The Holy Spirit Mass was commissioned in commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017. Its themes include mercy, praise, peace and ‘the work looks forward in hope of a more united future by focusing on what we have in common’. This wonderful work has something for everyone – it is in turn exquisite, calm, glorious, and powerful. Like a film score, it leads you through the emotional ups and downs and twists of a story. 7.30pm at St Peter and The Holy Apostles, Wyndham Square, Plymouth, PL1 5EG. Tickets: Adults £14 on the door (£12 in advance at www.ticketsource.co.uk); Children: free entry. For more details visit plymouthphoenixchorale.org

Saturday 9 July Choral workshop with Helen Porter

Join the University of Plymouth Choral Society at St Paul’s Church, Yelverton, under the direction of Helen Porter, for a fun-filled day of choral singing with music accompaniment from Mary MazurPark. Understand and solve issues, such as why intonation slips, how to avoid pushing high notes, sing effectively in chest register, sing long notes without running out of breath, and avoid vocal fatigue. Be prepared for hard work, nonstop singing and a lot of fun! This year Helen celebrates 30 years of coaching singers, choirs and vocal ensembles. Her career began in the theatre as a composer and musical director, coaching actors in a cappella singing. She has been vocal coach on all Helen Chadwick Song Theatre productions since 2010, including at the Royal National Theatre (2015). As a singer/pianist she is currently touring with her new solo show ‘Unexpected Song’. She is also the music director of the Big Jazz Choir in Calstock. Workshop: 10:00 – 16:00; informal performance 17:00 – 17:30. Cost £17 - please email jan.fairview@ gmail.com for an application form.

‘Shopping heaven in the heart of Tavistock!’

PANNIER MARKET

OPEN: Tuesday-Saturday 9am-4pm

01822 611003 www.tavistock.gov.uk

Friday 15 July Ninebarrow

3rd Yelverton Art Festival a success

Ninebarrow are a multi-award-winning folk duo, who are impressing audiences across the country with their innovative and captivating take on the folk tradition. Jon Whitley and Jay LaBouchardiere combine outstanding vocal harmonies and melodies, delivering original songs inspired by the landscape and history of the British Isles, as well as reworking traditional folk songs in their own, distinctive way. Nominated for the coveted Horizon award (Best Emerging Act) at the 2017 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards the Dorset duo have since carved themselves a distinctive niche on the folk scene. Within a few days of release, their album ‘A Pocket Full of Acorns’, reached number one on Amazon’s Folk Best Sellers Chart. The celebrated folk duo are performing at St John’s Church, Horrabridge in a concert arranged by and for the benefit the Friends of St John’s. Entry will be all-ticket. Tickets are expected to go quickly and are on sale at £14 per head in advance (£16 on the night). For tickets and details email astewart@rivercot.co.uk

The Yelverton Art Festival on 5-6 March was a great success, with many positive comments from participants and visitors. We were very pleased to be able to donate £1600 to Plymouth and Cornwall Cancer Fund (PCCF), which supports local people with cancer through hardship grants, funding research projects, staff education and hospital equipment. (plymouthandcornwallcancerfund.org.uk). The exhibition had over 100 artworks both abstract and more traditional, as well as a great display of artistic talent with glass, printmaking, woodturning, jewellery and other sculptural pieces, and a wide selection of cards. The homemade fare in the café was also much appreciated. Drop-in workshops organised by Andy Cairns of West Devon Art Workshops (westdevonartworkshops.co.uk) were enjoyed by children and adults, with clay work particularly popular. The next festival is already being planned for March 2023. Anyone interested in taking part should email yelvertonartfestival@gmail.com for more information.

Birthday, Anniversary, Remembrance? Commissioned ANIMAL

PORTRAITS

by JANE LEITCH

Way Cottage Studio, Gidleigh TQ13 8HR 07776216785 Email: janey.leitch@btinternet.com www.janeleitch.co.uk

June featured artist Richard Slater RI

July featured artist Rosemary Bonney

Meet Rosemary Bonney Sat July 2nd 11am-4pm

Dartmoor’s Art Gallery

Representing the region’s fi nest artists www.wildwoodartsdartmoor.co.uk

Friday 29 and Saturday 30 July Exon Singers Festival

Plymouth Jazz Club

Two Moors Festival 2022

The Exon Singers are delighted to be returning to Tavistock after two dispiriting years when the pandemic put paid to visits! A more compact festival this year with two concerts in St Eustachius’ Church starts on Friday 29 July at 7.30pm with Jubilate, an uplifting programme of choral music to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, while on Saturday 30 July at 7:30pm, A Serenade to Music marks Ralph Vaughan Williams’s 150th anniversary in a programme dedicated to the artform that speaks to us as no other, with music to soothe the soul and raise the spirits. The choir will finish the festival by singing at Parish Eucharist on Sunday 31 July. For details see exonsingers.org.uk

The gigs are held at The Royal British Legion Club, Tailyour Road, Crownhill, Plymouth PL6 5DH starting at 7.30pm. Doors open 7.00pm and tickets are available on the door only. Visit plymouth-jazz-club.org.uk or phone 01752 290758. Sunday 5 June The Pete Canter Quartet Swinging straight-ahead bebop and Latin jazz featuring some of the most talented and in-demand musicians in the West Country. Admission £10 (members £8, full-time students £5) Sunday 19 June The Dave Vaughan Swingtet A swinging traditional six-piece Jazz Band from the North Devon/Cornwall coast with Dave on Saxophone and featuring Dorine de Witt on banjo & vocals. A great evening’s ‘trad jazz’ entertainment! Admission £10 (members £8, full-time students £5)

Tickets will be on sale from mid-June for this internationally-renowned festival taking place from 5 - 9 October on Dartmoor, and 13 – 16 October on Exmoor, which attracts some of the most exciting performers in the world. Venues on Dartmoor range from Exeter Cathedral to St Eustachius’ Church, Tavistock, where I Fagiolini will perform ‘Re-Wilding the Waste Land’ on Thursday 6 October, including works by Marsh, Vaughan Williams, Leighton, Rajasekar, Byrd and Rowarth, mixing music for voices with T.S. Eliot’s epic poem. Ticket Price £15/£25/£30. For details see twomoorsfestival.co.uk Sunday 3 July Russell Sinclair & The Smokin’ Locos Admission £12 (members £10, full-time students £5) Sunday 17 July The New Washboard Syncopators Admission £12 (members £10, full-time students £5)

AMANDA RANDELL COX

Weddings

flowers for life’s events creating georgously romantic & unique designs.

Workshops

& demonstrations by an Academy of Floral Arts Tutor with many workshops to choose from

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medalist Chelsea Gold RHS