Arts, crafts, literary and cultural events throughout the year. Here’s our pick of what to go and see… Passions and Defeats
William Cavendish, the last great cavalier
Harley Gallery, to February 2010
- the third in a series of exhibitions focusing on members of the Cavendish family who owned Welbeck. Passions and Defeats explores the life of William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle (1593 - 1665). A key figure in the English Civil War he was also the leading authority on the art of training horses. Displays feature fine and decorative arts owned by William reflecting his passions: architecture, the arts, horses and also his connections to the Royal family. Visit www.harleygallery.co.uk  | DH Lawrence Festival
In and around Eastwood, 15 August - 11 September
- annual event celebrating the life and works of one of Nottinghamshire’s most famous sons. Celebrate the life and works of the writer, artist and poet at the fifth annual D.H. Lawrence Festival. Lawrence's work is explored through talks, plays and walks in his home town of Eastwood, Notts, which he once described as 'the country of my heart'. Authors John Harvey, Lynne Chapman and Nick Barratt from BBC's 'Who do you think you are?', will be giving lectures and hosting writing and illustration workshops for all ages. Full programme details available from July online Image 2008 (Nottingham and Notts Photographic Society)
Brewhouse Yard Museum of Nottingham Life, until 1 October
- an exhibition of images taken by Notts photographers. Display of pictures from the Nottingham and Notts Photographic Society's annual competition nottdance08
Venues across Nottingham, 17 - 26 October
- on 17 October, 8pm Dance4 presents the audience choice All Natural from Kate McIntosh (New Zealand/Brussels). For the young audience, 21 October sees Gabriele Reuter (Germany/UK) present the World Premiere of Inventory/(Räumung) followed by Taldans (Turkey) and Sek Sek. Finally the artists choice, where three artists, Maria La Ribot (Spain), Jonathan Burrows (UK) and Alain Buffard (France) have each been invited to curate an evening performances, means there’ll be something for everyone. Find out more at www.dance4.co.uk/nottdance GameCity
Venues across Nottingham, 30 October - 1 November
-a unique festival celebrating the modern culture of videogames and interactive entertainment. GameCity explores videogames in new ways, uncovering the most interesting parts of their culture and inviting visitors to join in. There’s games to play, speakers to meet and learn from, music to dance to and plenty of surprises. This is the third year of the videogames festival so check out their website for more information www.gamecity.org Lustre
Lakeside Arts Centre, Nottingham, 8 - 9 November
- Lakeside will once again host Lustre, the prestigious contemporary crafts market worked by fifty selected UK designer makers. The annual event welcomes anyone interested in discovering unique pieces of jewellery, textiles, ceramics, glass, wood and metalwork. Find out more on the official website To be one of the first to know about Notts’ events and special offers, click here and join our quarterly email subscribers list. |
