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Tuesday, March 17th, 2009WAN News – Procession a Great Success!
Sunday, July 13th, 2008Moving Tides Procession at Spirit of the Sea Festival
The ‘Moving Tides’ procession (part of the Spirit of the Sea Festival) was a great success. This colourful spectacle with a sea theme was a collaboration between Kinetica, commisioned local artists, members of Weymouth Arts Network, youngsters from the local area and Weymouth College. The first section of the procession was designed by two local artists, built and exhibited with the help of various volunteers including Weymouth Arts Network members, pupils from local schools and visiting Spanish language students. The procession was lead by two giant puppets; Queen Elizabeth II and King Phillip of Spain (designed by Sarah Butterworth) reflecting an ‘Armada’ theme, plus participants wore hats in the shape of English and Spanish galleons (designed by Maggie Foottit), carrying paper sea gulls and sea waves . The rest of the procession was designed and co-ordinated by ‘Kinetica’ who specialise in carnival workshops again assisted by children from local schools, with a mixture of colourful costumes and various musical instruments. The procession danced its way to the town clock via the sea front at Greenhill. From here it took its position on the Esplanade road, making its way along the harbourside to Brewers Quay, to the delight of an appreciative audience and passers by. The whole event lit up Weymouth with a spectacle of vivid colour, music and exhuberance. Press coverage here. Dorset Echo Letters. Echo Photographs.
Procession photos 01 (above) by Grace Williams
Procession photos 02 (above) by Jackie Avery
Procession Props Under Construction
For more photos, see here.
Moving Tides Procession
Saturday, July 12th, 2008Come see the Spirit of the Sea ‘Moving Tides Procession’. A colourful spectacle with a sea theme. A collaboration between Kinetica, local commisioned artists, members of Weymouth Arts Network, youngsters from the local area and Weymouth College. 6pm, Saturday 12th July (today!) from Weymouth Esplanade and ending at Brewers Quay. Come join the fun! Press coverage.
Talent Summer Showcase
Wednesday, July 9th, 2008Budmouth Technology College Summer Showcase. An annual showcase of talent. 7.30pm, Wednesday 9th July. Pavilion Theatre, The Esplanade, Weymouth. Tickets : £8 plus concessions, 01305 783225.
Spirit of The Sea – Maritime Festival
Monday, July 7th, 2008Weymouth & Portland. 5th to 13th July 2008. Celebrating the area’s close relationship with the sea, the festival brings together a range of sporting activities, cultural events and entertainment – all on a maritime theme. http://www.spiritofthesea.org.uk
Cultural / creative events include :
‘Moving Tide’ Procession - 6pm, Saturday 12 July. Weymouth Esplanade, finishing at Hope Square, Weymouth. Children’s procession on Weymouth seafront. 800 children will be making costumes, carnival figures, music and dance around the “Spirit of The Sea” theme.
Weymouth ‘Beach Live’ Live - Saturday 5th until Sunday 13th July. Weymouth Seafront. Live music on stage on the beach everyday. Weekends : 2pm till 10pm, weekdays : 6pm till 10pm. (Stage on beach opposite Alexandra Gardens).
‘Art in the Park’ - Saturday 12th July. Easton Gardens and Easton Methodist Hall, Portland. Art in the Park’ is a new Royal manor workshops (RMW) annual summer event in conjunction with W&PBC as part of the Spirit of the Sea Festival. The event is to provide a focal point and awareness of local arts and crafts on the island and the Royal manor of Portland. See here.
Island Voices - Sunday 13th July. Brakenbury Infants School, Portland. ‘Island Voices Community Choir’ and the ‘Chesil Cove Children’s Choir’ will be performing.
Sonata & Sculpture in Easton Square
Thursday, July 3rd, 2008Performance by Duncan Honeybourne (pianist). Includes the first performance of a sonata by composer Sonja Grossner.
ALSO : Sculpture will be on display by the late German sculpture Margarete Klopfleisch (mother of Grossner).
3pm, Sunday 6th July. All Saints Church, Easton, Portland.
Admission free & a collection will be taken for the church organ restoration fund. Tea & cakes available afterwards at Whitestone Cafe Gallery.
‘West Side Story’
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008All Saints School Presents ‘West Side Story’. A musical theatre event telling the story of a native-born Polish boy and a Puerto Rican girl newly arrived in America, set against the backdrop of clashing street gangs on the city’s West side. 7.30pm, Thursday 3rd till Saturday 5th July, Pavillion Theatre, Weymouth. Pavillion Theatre Box office : 01305 783225 or on-line here.
St Edmund’s Players
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008‘Oom-Pah-Pah’ – Songs and music from the stage musical ‘Oliver’. 7pm, Friday July 4th July, St Edmund’s Church Hall , Lanehouse, Weymouth. Tickets £6.50, call 01305 785914 or on door. Price includes ploughman’s supper.
Weymouth Arts Centre Orchestra
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008Recital : Works by Beethoven, Cimarosa, Eric Coates & Herold. 7.30pm, Wednesday 2nd July (tonight), St Marys Church, St Marys Street, Weymouth. Tickets £5 plus concessions, available on the door.
Taiko Drumming
Tuesday, July 1st, 2008Taiko drumming (Japanese style big drums). Combines basic rhythm with choreographed movement. Suitable for all ages and beginners. Taster workshops for adults and youth players (aged 10 – 17), Saturday 12th July. For more information or to register a place, call 01305 834776 or email : info@taikodrumming.co.uk
