Southampton ShowsOff - 15th - 16th March 2008
Southampton ShowsOff Weekend, taking place the 15th & 16th March 2008, celebrates the city’s creativity, talent and culture by focusing on the exciting programme of arts, cultural and heritage events across Southampton.
This website provides details of the events, shows and exhibitions that are taking place during the ShowsOff weekend, from live music and performances, to guided walks around the city’s walls. The ShowsOff Weekend brings together, historians, artists, dancers, musicians, actors and performers. Many local venues are holding ShowsOff events - so there is something to suit everyone.
 
| SATURDAY 15th MARCH - EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES |
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| What? |
Gallery Exhbition |
Address |
Spice Art Studios |
| Where? |
Spice Art Studios |
|
16 Manor Farm Road |
| When? |
10am-6pm |
|
Bitterne Park |
| Admission |
Free |
|
Southampton |
| Telephone |
023 8001 1011 |
|
SO18 1NP |
| Website |
www.spiceartstudios.co.uk |
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| Details |
The gallery will be exhibiting the works of many of Southampton’s finest professional contemporary artists. A wide variety of paintings, sculpture, ceramics, photography, prints and jewellery. |
|
| What? |
City Art Gallery Conservation
Studio & Stores Tour |
Address |
City Art Gallery
Civic Centre |
| Where? |
City Art Gallery |
|
Commercial Road |
| When? |
11am-2pm |
|
Southampton |
| Admission |
Free - Advance booking required |
|
SO14 7LP |
| Telephone |
023 8083 2705 |
|
|
| Website |
www.southampton.gov.uk |
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|
| Details |
Take a guided tour of the Art Gallery Conservation Studio and Stores and see a wealth of art. |
|
| What? |
Crossings exhibition |
Address |
John Hansard Gallery |
| Where? |
John Hansard Gallery |
|
University of Southampton |
| When? |
11am-4pm |
|
Highfield |
| Admission |
Free |
|
Southampton |
| Telephone |
023 8059 2158 |
|
SO17 1BJ |
| Website |
www.hansardgallery.org.uk |
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| Details |
The Stuart Brisley exhibition draws upon Southampton's Titanic past. |
|
| What? |
Art in the Arches Tour |
Address |
Old Cattle Market |
| Where? |
The Arches Studios |
|
Terminus Terrace |
| When? |
12noon-4pm |
|
Southampton |
| Admission |
Free |
|
SO14 3SE |
| Telephone |
023 80 338 778 |
|
|
| Details |
The Arches studios represent the largest & most significant group of independent professional artists working in the city. Drop-in to tour the studio space reformed from a former cattle market. |
|
| What? |
Little Sparta exhibition |
Address |
John Everett Millais Building |
| Where? |
Millais Gallery |
|
Southampton Solent |
| When? |
12noon-4pm |
|
University Main Campus |
| Admission |
Free |
|
East Park Terrace |
| Telephone |
023 8031 9916 |
|
Southampton |
| Website |
www.solent.ac.uk |
|
SO14 0YN |
| Details |
The Ian Hamilton Finlay exhibition reveals his association with Southampton. |
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| SUNDAY 16th MARCH - EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES |
|
| What? |
Gallery Exhbition |
Address |
Spice Art Studios |
| Where? |
Spice Art Studios |
|
16 Manor Farm Road |
| When? |
12noon-4pm |
|
Bitterne Park |
| Admission |
Free |
|
Southampton |
| Telephone |
023 8001 1011 |
|
SO18 1NP |
| Website |
www.spiceartstudios.co.uk |
|
|
| Details |
The gallery will be exhibiting the works of many of Southampton’s finest professional contemporary artists. A wide variety of paintings, sculpture, ceramics, photography, prints and jewellery. |
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| COURSES - GET INVOLVED |
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| What? |
Etching Class |
Address |
Red Hot Press |
| Where? |
Red Hot Press |
|
The Corn Exchange |
| When? |
Saturday 15th March
10am - 5pm |
|
Old Cattle Market |
| Admission |
£45 per person. Advance booking required via a
completed booking form. |
|
Terminus Terrace
Southampton
SO14 3FE |
| Mobile |
07814 016563 or 07790 870558 |
|
|
| Details |
This one day course provides you with an opportunity to continue to work on etching plates or to learn and develop soft ground techniques. Suitable for beginners. |
|
| What? |
Basic Introduction to Portrait Drawing |
Address |
City Art Gallery
Civic Centre |
| Where? |
City Art Gallery |
|
Commercial Road |
| When? |
Saturday 15th March
1pm - 4pm |
|
Southampton |
| Admission |
£15 per person. Advance booking required. |
|
SO14 7LP |
| Telephone |
023 8083 2705 |
|
|
| Details |
Led by portraiture artist Tony McNally the one-off session will give an introduction to portrait drawing. Working from a model in the City Art Gallery you will learn simple drawing techniques such as how to plan a portrait and basic facial proportions that should give you a confident foundation with which to approach drawing the face. No experience necessary. Please provide own sketchbook and range of graphite pencils.
Book by phoning 023 8083 2705 or in person by visiting the Art Gallery Shop in the Civic Centre. |
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| What? |
Try Your Hand at Wax Resist Painting - drop in session. |
Address |
Spice Art Studios
16 Manor Farm Road |
| Where? |
Spice Art Studios |
|
Bitterne Park |
| When? |
Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th March
1pm - 4pm |
|
Southampton
SO18 1NP |
| Admission |
Free |
|
|
| Telephone |
023 8001 1011 |
|
|
| Website |
www.spiceartstudios.co.uk |
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|
| Details |
Drop-in and try your hand at Wax Resist painting.
Beginners welcome. |
|
| What? |
Try Your Hand at Beaded Jewellery Making - drop in session. |
Address |
Spice Art Studios
16 Manor Farm Road
Bitterne Park |
| Where? |
Spice Art Studios |
|
Southampton |
| When? |
Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th March
1pm - 4pm |
|
SO18 1NP |
| Admission |
There will be a small charge for each item made; bracelets £2, necklaces £3. |
| Telephone |
023 8001 1011 |
|
|
| Website |
www.spiceartstudios.co.uk |
|
|
| Details |
Drop-in and try your hand at Beaded Jewellery making.
Beginners welcome. |
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| LOCAL VENUES |
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| Bargate Monument Gallery |
The Bargate Monument Gallery, High Street, Southampton, SO14 1HF
Web: www.aspacearts.org.uk |
| City Art Gallery |
City Art Gallery, Civic Centre, Commercial Road, Southampton, SO14 7LP
Web: www.southampton.gov.uk |
| First Gallery |
First Gallery, 1 Burnham Chase, Bitterne, Southampton, SO18 5DG |
| John Hansard Gallery |
John Hansard Gallery, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1BJ
Web: www.hansardgallery.org.uk |
| Millais Gallery |
Millais Gallery, Southampton Solent University main campus, East Park Terrace, Southampton, SO14 0YN
Web: www.solent.ac.uk |
| Red Hot Press |
Red Hot Press Open Access Print Workshop, The Corn Exchange, Old Cattle Market, Terminus Terrace, Southampton, SO14 3FE
Web: www.redhotpress.org.uk |
| Spice Art Studios |
Spice Art Studios, 16 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne park, Southampton, SO18 1NP
Web: www.spiceartstudios.co.uk |
| SATURDAY 15th MARCH - EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES |
|
| What? |
Classical Asian Music |
Address |
City Art Gallery |
| Where? |
City Art Gallery |
|
Civic Centre |
| When? |
11am-2:30pm |
|
Commercial Road |
| Admission |
Free |
|
Southampton |
| Telephone |
023 8083 2730 |
|
SO14 7LP |
| Website |
www.artasia.org.uk |
|
|
| Details |
Experience the pure sound of India with a range of beautiful ragas (musical scales) & talas (rhythms) performed by Art Asia. |
|
| What? |
The Sforzando Quartet |
Address |
City Art Gallery |
| Where? |
City Art Gallery |
|
Civic Centre |
| When? |
12noon-3.30pm |
|
Commercial Road |
| Admission |
Free |
|
Southampton |
| Telephone |
023 8083 2705 |
|
SO14 7LP |
| Website |
www.soton.ac.uk |
|
|
| Details |
University of Southampton Music Course students perform saxophone classics from the 20th century. |
|
| What? |
Southampton Barbershop Youth Chorus |
Address |
City Art Gallery
Civic Centre |
| Where? |
City Art Gallery |
|
Commercial Road |
| When? |
1.30pm |
|
Southampton |
| Admission |
Free |
|
SO14 7LP |
| Telephone |
023 8083 2730 |
|
|
| Website |
www.sb-yc.co.uk |
|
|
| Details |
A local vocal quartet present a programme of barbershop favourites. |
|
| What? |
Seussical the Musical |
Address |
Millais Gallery |
| Where? |
Millais Gallery |
|
East Park Terrace |
| When? |
2pm-7pm |
|
Southampton |
| Admission |
£4 Adult, £2 Student. |
|
SO17 1BJ |
| Telephone |
023 8031 9834 |
|
|
| Website |
www.solent.ac.uk |
|
|
| Details |
Hit American musical for children and adults of all ages. Based on the work of Dr Seuss, this short musical (1hr 15) is based on famous work by Dr Seuss. Performed by 2nd year students of Southampton Solent University Performance Course. Characters include, Gertrude McFuzz, the Cat in the Hat & Horton the elephant. Groups of children get in free with a paying adult. |
|
| What? |
Schools Music Service Gala Concert |
Address |
Central Hall
St Mary's Street |
| Where? |
Central Hall |
|
Southampton |
| When? |
7pm |
|
|
| Admission |
Advance: Adults £6, Concessions £5, Children £1 |
|
|
| Telephone |
023 8073 3653 |
|
|
| Website |
www.southamptonmusic.org.uk |
|
|
| Details |
A gala concert featuring all seven of our youth orchestras, starting with the youngest players moving to a finale featuring the senior youth orchestra.
Tickets bought on the door: Adults £7, Concessions £6, Children £1 |
|
| What? |
Blue Sky Community Choir & the steel bands of the African Caribbean Centre Concert |
Address |
The African Caribbean Centre
St Mary's Road/ |
| Where? |
The African Caribbean Centre |
|
Trinity Road |
| When? |
7.30pm |
|
Southampton |
| Admission |
Tickets £6 |
|
SO14 0BE |
| Telephone |
078 0395 6006 |
|
|
| Details |
Singing a mix of world music, gospel and popular songs in glorious unaccompanied harmony and joining with the steel bands for a few songs at the end of the evening. Tickets include a Caribbean Curry (concessions available) |
|
| What? |
The Dodge Brothers |
Address |
Talking Heads |
| Where? |
Talking Heads |
|
Portswood Road |
| When? |
9.30pm |
|
Portswood |
| Admission |
Tickets £6 |
|
Southampton |
| Telephone |
023 8067 8446 |
|
SO17 2TD |
| Website |
www.dodgebrothers.co.uk / www.talkingheads.co.uk |
| Details |
Classic Americana Southampton based band performing live at Talking Heads. |
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| SUNDAY 16th MARCH - EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES |
|
| What? |
The Young Brothers |
Address |
Platform Tavern |
| Where? |
Platform Tavern |
|
Town Quay |
| When? |
8.30pm |
|
Southampton |
| Admission |
Free |
|
SO14 2NY |
| Telephone |
023 8033 7232 |
|
|
| Website |
www.platformtavern.com |
|
|
| Details |
Alternative Country Blues Southampton based band performing live at Platform Tavern. |
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| LOCAL VENUES |
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| Jones Wine Bar |
Jones Wine Bar, 7 Hanover Buildings, Southampton, SO14 1JW |
| Platform Tavern |
Platform Tavern, Town Quay, Southampton,
SO14 2NY
Tel: 023 8033 7232
Web: www.platformtavern.com |
| Soul Cellar |
Soul Cellar, 78 West Marlands Rd, Southampton, SO14 7FW |
Southampton Guildhall |
Southampton Guildhall, West Marlands Road,
Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LP
Box Office: 023 8063 2601
Web: www.southampton-guildhall.com |
| Southampton Jazz Club |
Southampton Jazz Club- The Hartley Bar , University Road, (University Building No 38), SO17 1BJ |
| Talking Heads |
Talking Heads, Portswood Road, Portswood, Southampton, SO17 2TD
Box Office: 023 8067 8446
Web: www.thetalkingheads.co.uk |
| The Brook |
The Brook, 466 Portswood Road, Portswood, Southampton SO17 3SD |
| The Joiners |
141 St Mary Street ,St Mary’s, Southampton,
SO14 1NS |
Turner Sims Concert Hall |
Turner Sims Concert Hall, University of Southampton, Southampton, SO17 1BJ
Box Office: 023 8059 5151
Web: www.turnersims.co.uk |
| SATURDAY 15th MARCH - EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES |
|
| What? |
Hercules |
Address |
The Nuffield Southampton |
| Where? |
The Nuffield Theatre |
|
University Road |
| When? |
11am & 2pm |
|
Southampton |
| Admission |
Tickets: Adults £7
Concessions £5 |
|
SO17 1TR |
| Telephone |
023 8067 1771 |
|
|
| Website |
www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk |
|
|
| Details |
(A Nuffield Theatre touring production), a fresh, funny & brilliantly daft adaptation for ages 5+ & their families. |
|
| What? |
Expect the Unexpected from The Nuffield Theatre! |
Address |
City Art Gallery
Civic Centre |
| Where? |
City Art Gallery |
|
Commercial Road |
| When? |
12:30pm & 2pm |
|
Southampton |
| Admission |
Free |
|
SO14 7LP |
| Telephone |
023 8083 2730 |
|
|
| Website |
www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk |
|
|
| Details |
Expect the Unexpected from The Nuffield Theatre! |
|
| What? |
Seussical the Musical |
Address |
Millais Gallery |
| Where? |
Millais Gallery |
|
East Park Terrace |
| When? |
2pm & 7pm |
|
Southampton |
| Admission |
£4 Adult, £2 Student. |
|
SO17 1BJ |
| Telephone |
023 8031 9834 |
|
|
| Website |
www.solent.ac.uk |
|
|
| Details |
Hit American musical for children and adults of all ages. Based on the work of Dr Seuss, this short musical (1hr 15) is based on famous work by Dr Seuss. Performed by 2nd year students of Southampton Solent University Performance Course. Characters include, Gertrude McFuzz, the Cat in the Hat & Horton the elephant. Groups of children get in free with a paying adult. |
|
| SUNDAY 16th MARCH - EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES |
|
| What? |
Hercules |
Address |
The Nuffield Southampton |
| Where? |
The Nuffield Theatre |
|
University Road |
| When? |
11am & 2pm |
|
Southampton |
| Admission |
Tickets: Adults £7
Concessions £5 |
|
SO17 1TR |
| Telephone |
023 8067 1771 |
|
|
| Website |
www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk |
|
|
| Details |
(A Nuffield Theatre touring production), a fresh, funny & brilliantly daft adaptation for ages 5+ & their families. |
|
| COURSES - GET INVOLVED |
|
| What? |
The Spark |
Address |
The Nuffield Southampton |
| Where? |
The Nuffield Theatre |
|
University Road |
| When? |
Saturday 15th March
6:30pm - 8:30pm |
|
Southampton
SO17 1TR |
| Admission |
£15 per person. |
|
|
| Website |
www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk |
|
|
| Details |
Join the Director and Actress from Spoonface Steinberg for a workshop session based on the challenges of this play – playing an autistic child, delivering monologue etc. Ideal for people interested in the acting process or for those who just want to find out a little more. |
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LOCAL VENUES
|
| The Mayflower Southampton |
The Mayflower Southampton, Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1GE
Box Office: 023 8071 1811
Web: www.mayflower.org.uk |
| The Nuffield Theatre |
The Nuffield Theatre, Southampton, University Road, Southampton, SO17 1TR
Tel: 023 8067 1771
Web: www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk |
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| SATURDAY 15th MARCH - EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES |
|
| What? |
The Power of Dance featuring Jade Millington performers |
Address |
Southampton Guildhall
West Marlands Road |
| Where? |
Southampton Guildhall |
|
Civic Centre |
| When? |
6pm-7pm |
|
Southampton |
| Admission |
Free |
|
SO17 7LP |
| Telephone |
023 8083 3419 |
|
|
| Website |
www.dancepower.org |
|
|
| Details |
A spectacular finale to a 4 hour showcase of music & dance |
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| SUNDAY 16th MARCH - EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES |
|
| What? |
The Art of Dance with Tracie’s Latin Club (TLC) |
Address |
The Archers Club
32 Archers Road |
| Where? |
Hosted by TLC at the upstairs ballroom of The Archers Club |
|
Southamton
SO15 2LT |
| When? |
3pm-5.30pm - Salsa & Merengue
3pm-5.30pm - Cha Cha & Samba |
|
|
| Admission |
£6 - No booking required |
|
|
| Telephone |
07889 288368 |
|
|
| Website |
www.tracieslatinclub.co.uk |
|
|
| Details |
A Social Sunday afternoon of Latin dancing with TLC
Salsa & Merengue workshop for Beginners with Marcus -
An easy class for those with little dance experience
Cha Cha & Samba workshop for Improvers with Tracie
No need for partners, just turn up and we'll do the rest for you. (Please note over 18's only) Tea, coffee, cakes and licensed bar available.
So, take the chance to dance and it might just change your life! |
| SATURDAY 15th MARCH - EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES |
|
| What? |
Jane Austen Guided walk |
Address |
Walk will start from the |
| Where? |
Start at the Bargate |
|
Bargate |
| When? |
10:30am |
|
|
| Admission |
Free, advance booking required |
|
|
| Telephone |
023 8083 3333 |
|
|
| Details |
A 1hr 30min guided walk of the Jane Austen trail (please note this is an outside activity) |
|
| What? |
Solent Sky -
Hall of Aviation Museum |
Address |
Solent Sky Museum
Albert Road South |
| Where? |
Solent Sky Museum |
|
Southampton |
| When? |
10am-5pm (last entry 4pm) |
|
SO14 3FR |
| Admission |
Tickets: Adults £5, Senior Citizens £4, Children (5-16) £3, under 5's Free. Family Tickets Available |
|
|
| Telephone |
023 8063 5830 |
|
|
| Website |
www.spitfireonline.co.uk |
|
|
| Details |
Visit the museum that tells the story of the legendary Spitfire & many other aircrafts |
|
| What? |
God’s House Tower Museum of Archaeology |
Address |
Museum of Archaeology
Tower House |
| Where? |
Museum of Archaeology |
|
Winkle Street |
| When? |
10am-4pm |
|
Southampton |
| Admission |
Free |
|
SO14 2NY |
| Telephone |
023 8063 5904 |
|
|
| Website |
www.southampton.gov.uk |
|
|
| Details |
Visit the Saxon Southampton Revisited exhibition. And see the display of artefacts from prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and medieval Southampton. |
|
| What? |
The Maritime Museum |
Address |
Maritime Museum |
| Where? |
Maritime Museum |
|
Town Quay |
| When? |
10am-4pm |
|
Southampton |
| Admission |
Tickets: Adults £2, Concessions & Children £1, Family Tickets £5. Free for children under 7 |
|
SO14 2NY |
| Telephone |
023 8063 5904 |
|
|
| Website |
www.southampton.gov.uk |
|
|
| Details |
Visit the TITANIC – Southampton Remembers & Floating Feasts exhibitions. |
|
| What? |
Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery providing local information |
Address |
City Art Gallery
Civic Centre
Commercial Road |
| Where? |
City Art Gallery |
|
Southampton |
| When? |
11am-4pm |
|
SO14 7LP |
| Admission |
Free drop-in event |
|
|
| Telephone |
023 8083 2730 |
|
|
| Website |
www.fosoc.org |
|
|
| Details |
The organisation dedicated to the protection of the monuments, chapels, social and natural history of the city will provide fascinating information. |
|
| What? |
Find out about Hidden Histories – a revolutionary new heritage trail using street radio |
Address |
Civic Art Gallery
Civic Centre
Commercial Road |
| Where? |
City Art Gallert |
|
Southampton |
| When? |
11am-4pm |
|
SO14 7LP |
| Admission |
Free drop-in event |
|
|
| Telephone |
023 8083 2730 |
|
|
| Website |
www.solentcentre.org.uk |
|
|
| Details |
Hidden Histories, linking arts & heritage across the city using street radio. |
|
| What? |
Southampton’s Tourist Guides information |
Address |
Civic Art Gallery
Civic Centre |
| Where? |
City Art Gallery |
|
Commercial Road |
| When? |
11am-4pm |
|
Southampton |
| Admission |
Free drop-in event |
|
SO14 7LP |
| Telephone |
023 8083 2730 |
|
|
| Website |
www.visit-southampton.co.uk |
| Details |
Southampton’s Tourist Guides will talk you through Southampton’s history through people, places & events. |
|
| What? |
Exhibition of Saxon archaeological finds |
Address |
Civic Art Gallery
Civic Centre |
| Where? |
City Art Gallery |
|
Commercial Road |
| When? |
11am-4pm |
|
Southampton |
| Admission |
Free drop-in event |
|
SO14 7LP |
| Telephone |
023 8083 2730 |
|
|
| Details |
Find out more about the city beneath your feet with an exhibition of Saxon archaeological finds discovered during the building of West Quay |
|
| What? |
Town Gunner Guided Walk |
Address |
Walk will start from the |
| Where? |
Start at the Bargate |
|
Bargate |
| When? |
2pm |
|
|
| Admission |
Free, advanced booking required |
|
|
| Telephone |
023 8083 3333 |
|
|
| Details |
A 1hr 30min guided walk of the Town Gunner trail (please note this is an outside activity) |
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| SUNDAY 16th MARCH - EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES |
|
| What? |
Guided walk the Walls of the city |
Address |
Walk will start from the |
| Where? |
Start at the Bargate |
|
Bargate |
| When? |
10:30am |
|
|
| Admission |
Free, advanced booking required |
|
|
| Telephone |
023 8033 3333 |
|
|
| Details |
A 1hr 30min guided walk of the city’s walls (please note this is an outside activity) |
|
| What? |
Solent Sky -
Hall of Aviation Museum |
Address |
Solent Sky Museum
Albert Road South |
| Where? |
Solent Sky Museum |
|
Southampton |
| When? |
12noon-5pm (last entry 4pm) |
|
SO14 3FR |
| Admission |
Tickets: Adults £5, Senior Citizens £4, Children (5-16) £3, under 5's Free. Family Tickets Available |
|
|
| Telephone |
023 8063 5830 |
|
|
| Website |
www.spitfireonline.co.uk |
|
|
| Details |
Visit the museum that tells the story of the legendary Spitfire & many other aircrafts |
|
| What? |
The Maritime Museum |
Address |
Maritime Museum |
| Where? |
Maritime Museum |
|
Town Quay |
| When? |
1pm-4pm |
|
Southampton |
| Admission |
Tickets: Adults £2, Concessions & Children £1, Family Tickets £5. Free for children under 7 |
|
SO14 2NY |
| Telephone |
023 8063 5904 |
|
|
| Website |
www.southampton.gov.uk |
|
|
| Details |
Visit the TITANIC – Southampton Remembers & Floating Feasts exhibitions. |
|
| What? |
God’s House Tower Museum of Archaeology |
Address |
Museum of Archaeology
Tower House |
| Where? |
Museum of Archaeology |
|
Winkle Street |
| When? |
1pm-4pm |
|
Southampton |
| Admission |
Free |
|
SO14 2NY |
| Telephone |
023 8063 5904 |
|
|
| Website |
www.southampton.gov.uk |
|
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| Details |
Visit the Saxon Southampton Revisited exhibition. And see the display of artefacts from prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and medieval Southampton. |
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Wine Vaults guided walk |
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Walk will start from the |
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Start at the Bargate |
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Bargate |
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2pm |
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Free, advanced booking required |
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023 8063 3333 |
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A 1hr 30min guided walk of the wine vaults (please note this is an outside activity) |
| SATURDAY 15th MARCH - EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES |
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Southampton Shorts |
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City Art Gallery |
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City Art Gallery |
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Civic Centre |
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11:30am, 1pm & 3pm |
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Commerical Road |
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Free |
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Southampton |
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023 8083 2730 |
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SO14 7LP |
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www.city-eye.co.uk |
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View a 1hr long programme of films produced in, for & about the area. Southampton Shorts - film and video produced in, for and about the area. |
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"Southampton aims to be a centre of national excellence for the arts and culture and this first Southampton ShowsOff Weekend contributes to this ambition. We are at an exciting stage in the city’s development, with a new arts complex set to ignite the cultural heart of Southampton. Visit the showcase event taking place at the Art Gallery to find out more.
This week also sees the launch of the ‘ Halation’ installation - a new public art project illuminating the city’s ancient walls at the High Arcades, near the De Vere Hotel roundabout and Hidden Histories, a revolutionary new heritage trail using street radio."
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“Southampton is gifted with a great art collection, the John Hansard, Millais and City Art Galleries exhibit stimulating programmes from established names and many other smaller art galleries display the work of local artists.
The art organisation a space supports the work of local emerging artists, enabling local talent to create and exhibit work in the city to help build the reputations of early careers.
Combining art with heritage has lead to the ArtVaults project that exhibits work within Southampton’s medieval vaults and the Bargate Monument Gallery provides an exhibition space within the historic Bargate. The Art in the Arches studio complex, reformed from an old cattle market, provides a studio base for 23 resident artists to develop their work and their careers.”
“When I first came to Southampton in 2000 I was surprised and delighted by the range of music the city had to offer. At the Turner Sims, we have fostered a series of partnerships between budding young artists and top performers, like bringing piano star Julian Joseph to perform alongside Southampton Youth Jazz Orchestra (SYJO) and virtuoso Piers Adams to play with the city’s young recorder players. We’ve even taken the Youth Orchestra to perform on stage at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the BBC Proms.
Consequently, I’m particularly pleased to see a group like the Portico Quartet - one of the UK’s hottest new bands in jazz - making the headlines, with two musicians among their number whose early years were spent in SYJO. Southampton’s many music venues such as the Joiners, Talking Heads, Platform Tavern and the Brook play an important part in inspiring local people to aim high and provide live entertainment.”
“I am passionate about the thriving, award winning, theatre scene in Southampton. The city boasts two very different theatres – from the sheer entertainment of the Mayflower to the emotionally charged thrill of the Nuffield. The city also produces nationally renowned theatre for children and a wide range of participation projects including a number of very successful youth theatres.
There are also some fabulous playwrights who have trained at The Nuffield’s Writers Group such as Deborah Gearing who’s latest play, Burn was produced by the National Theatre last year. Who cares about theatre in Southampton? Well, lots of people actually. Thousands of children and teachers in schools do; thousands of people who experience Southampton’s very healthy amateur theatre scene certainly do; and the thousands of people who attend plays as diverse as A Streetcar Named Desire and the stunning Derevo at the Nuffield and big shows such as Cats and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at The Mayflower absolutely do.”
“There is more to dance than meets the eye and if you have never tried dancing before, you may be missing out.
Dance is much more than a new skill, a hobby or a way to lose weight - it is a powerful tool which can build your
inner confidence, make you feel more energised, active, positive and help to strengthen your body
and that’s just
for starters.
For the past decade, dance has seen an explosion of popularity. With shows like Strictly Come Dancing and Dance Fever and films such as ‘Take the Lead’ children and adults have been inspired and more and more people are discovering the magic of dance.
Boasting a diverse culture the city offers something for everyone; from Ballet to Bollywood, Line to Latin, Tap to Tango and Art Asia’s Bharata Natyam dance to the Guildhall’s Tea Dances. The list is endless whether you have a partner or not, just take the chance and dance with one of Southampton’s many dance centres. So take that first step, explore the dance floor and it might just change your life.”
“As a teenager I would cycle into Southampton from the outskirts and in doing so pass a large sign which said
“Welcome to Southampton Gateway to the British Empire”. It wasn’t until years later that I realised the historical
significance of this statement.
My passion for Southampton’s history can never be summed up in a few words,
just reciting the following proves the point, Saxons, Romans, French invasion, Medieval Trade, Agincourt, Mayflower,
Railway Development, Titanic, World War I, The Great Liners, Supermarine Spitfire, World War II, Dunkirk, D-Day, Mulberry Harbours, Flying Boats, The GI Brides, Cruise Liner Industry; all of these and much more were influenced by Southampton.
The unique combination of Southampton’s proud history and heritage makes the city a fascinating place. We must make sure this history is accessible for future generations. Exciting work is now in progress to make sure the history of Southampton will be displayed over a number of sites within the city.”
“From the moment I picked up a camera at fourteen all I wanted to be was a filmmaker. Cut to several years later and I find myself the Creative Director of City Eye, working as a filmmaker amazed, inspired and privileged to be part of Southampton’s diverse filmmaking community. What I love about it is that filmmaking happens at a grass roots community level, in schools, youth centres, and universities.
We also have local filmmakers such as James Eaves (horror), Steve Bowles (documentary), Alys Hawkins (animation) and Laura Joy (experimental) who are all successful, award winning and recognised in their fields. It is this diversity of beginners and professionals, styles and talents that makes Southampton such a fantastically exciting, challenging and rewarding film culture.”
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