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Arts SceneKIRKBY LONSDALE

Box Office: Helen Baines 015242 71275 [email protected]

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Contents

Introduction .......................................................................................... 2

Welcome ................................................................................................ 3

Autumn at-a-glance ............................................................................... 4

Art ......................................................................................................... 5Lunesdale Decorative & Fine Arts Society (LDFAS) Art Lectures .......................................... 5LDFAS Special Interest Days .............................................................................................................. 7South Lakes Decorative & Fine Arts Society (SLDFAS) Lectures ........................................... 7

Music ..................................................................................................... 8QES Festival Concert Series ............................................................................................................... 8Djangologie ............................................................................................................................................ 8Boyan Choir of the Ukraine ............................................................................................................... 9Sue Parish ................................................................................................................................................ 9The Berkeley Ensemble ....................................................................................................................... 9Kirkby Lonsdale Brass Band concerts .........................................................................................10Concerts & Cakes with RNCM .........................................................................................................10QES Christmas Concert .....................................................................................................................10

Theatre Arts ........................................................................................ ��Alice through the Looking Glass ...................................................................................................11Macbeth .................................................................................................................................................11

Classes ................................................................................................. �2Knit & Natter .........................................................................................................................................12Evening Art Classes at QES ..............................................................................................................12Arts Award .............................................................................................................................................12

Reviews ............................................................................................... �4Kirkby Lonsdale Arts Festival 2013 ...............................................................................................14Haraald Haugaard Review ...............................................................................................................14Queen Elizabeth School Summer School ..................................................................................14

Poetry ................................................................................................. �5Postcard Poems ...................................................................................................................................15

Grants .................................................................................................. �6Paul Pfeuti Young Musician Trust ..................................................................................................16

Summer art exhibition by QES students on display at the Westmorland Show, Thursday 12th September 2013


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St Mary’s Church, Kirkby Lonsdale

WelcomeWelcome to our Performance Guide for Autumn 2013.

We are delighted to offer a wide variety of events and performances for your enjoyment. Our aim is to enhance cultural opportunities for Kirkby Lonsdale and the surrounding area. We look forward to welcoming you to our performances and evening classes, and hope that you thoroughly enjoy them.

If you have an active interest in the arts and would like to contribute to the on-going development of Kirkby Lonsdale Arts Scene please get in touch with the Secretary, Helen Baines, on 015242 71275 or email: [email protected]

All the events in this brochure are open to the public.

The KLAS teamwww.kirkbylonsdalearts.co.uk

IntroductionKirkby Lonsdale Arts Scene is a registered charity whose

main aim is to promote community arts, and improve, develop and maintain education, appreciation and practice of the arts across all disciplines, and for people of all ages, centred on but not limited to Kirkby Lonsdale.

The group is made up from the following organisations:

Kirkby Lonsdale LibraryKirkby Lonsdale Play PartnershipCedar House SchoolUnderley Garden SchoolQueen Elizabeth SchoolSt Mary’s ChurchSt Mary’s C of E Primary SchoolKirkby Lonsdale Brass BandKirkby Lonsdale Choral SocietyIndigo 106.6fmKirkby Lonsdale Chamber of TradeKirkby Lonsdale CIC

Ruskin’s View, Kirkby Lonsdale


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Autumn at-a-glance ArtNational Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies (NADFAS)The aim of NADFAS is the cultivation, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine arts and the giving of aid to the preservation of our national heritage. We cover the full spectrum - old masters and modern art; silverwork and jewellery; sculpture; glass; ceramics; architecture; textiles and furniture, together with broader themes such as art movements, cities and individual collections. All lecturers are of the highest calibre and experts in their field.

In addition there is a wide range of volunteer activities, including preservation work on books, furniture and textiles and volunteers also record details of the fabric and furnishings of churches of all denominations. We also encourage Young Arts projects.

There are over 300 societies nationwide and we have two in our area – Lunesdale, who meet on the third Tuesday of the month and South Lakes who meet second Tuesday in the month from September to May inclusive. Lunesdale Decorative & Fine Arts Society (LDFAS)Art Lectures

A fabulous opportunity for artists and those interested in art to learn about many different works through the programme of lectures listed below: Lectures start at 2.15pm.

A Truly Imperial City: Leptis Magna in LibyaDr Robert Morkot

Imperial Purple to Denim BlueDr Susan Kay-Williams BA MA FRASToday textiles for clothing or decoration are taken for granted, but it was always so. This lecture unpacks the history of how cloth and yarn were coloured and how the different colours represented power, achievement and desire.

Borwick Memorial HallMembers welcome

£5 guests by appointment with Membership Secretary

Mel Winstanley on 015242 21277

Tuesday 17th September

Tuesday 15th October

Autum

n 2013 at a glanceD

ate Type/D

escription Page

Location Contact/Tickets

Num

ber

Sep - Dec

Art Lectures - LA

D&

FAS

5 Borw

ick Mem

orial Hall

Mel W

instanley 015242 21277

Sep - Dec

Art Lectures - SLD

&FA

S 7

The Brewery, Kendal

Mrs D

orothy Mitchell

01524 761863

Sep - Dec

Sculpt in Clay, Evening Class 12

Art Room

s, QES

Helen Baines

015242 71275

Sep - Dec

Knit and Natter

12 The Institute, Kirkby Lonsdale

Joanne Tomlin

015242 74361

21/09/2013 Concert &

Cakes 10

Burton in Lonsdale Church Entry by D

onation

03/10/2013 D

jangologie 8

The Harlequin Theatre, Q

ES H

elen Baines 015242 71275

07/10/2013 Boyan Ensem

ble of Kiev 9

St Mary’s Church

VIC 015242 71437

09/10/2013 Festival Concert Series

8 The H

arlequin Theatre, QES

Jen Hartley

0152420 71275

19/10/2013 Kirkby Lonsdale Brass Band

10 The M

ain Theatre, QES

Secretary w

ww

.kikrbylonsdalebrassband.co.uk

19/10/2013 Concert &

Cakes 10


onation

Novem

ber M

acbeth 11

The Main Theatre, Q

ES H

elen Baines 015242 71275

Novem

ber M

acbeth 11

The Dukes Theatre, Lancaster

Box Offi

ce 01524 598500

08/11/2013 Sue Parish Jazz

9 H

ornby Institute The M

anager 015242 22227

12/11/2013 Festival Concert Series

8 The H

arlequin Theatre, QES

Jen Hartley

015242 71275

16/11/2013 Concert &

Cakes 10


onation

Decem

ber A

lice through the Looking Glass

11 The M

ain Theatre, QES

Helen Baines

015242 71275

Decem

ber A

lice through the Looking Glass

11 The D

ukes Theatre, Lancaster Box O

ffice

01524 598500

17/12/2013 The Christm

as Concert 10

The Main Theatre, Q

ES D

enise Prior 015242 71275

21/12/2013 Kirkby Lonsdale Brass Band

10 St M

ary’s Church Secretary

ww

w.kikrbylonsdalebrassband.co.uk


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ArtUsing a variety of illustrations it sheds a forgotten light on how important textiles have been in European history, but more than this, the history of textiles is not just a matter of fashion but is also a story of politics, money, war, trade, laws, the church, agriculture, exploration, science and even serendipity.

Hic abundant leones: Medieval and Early Modern MapsDr Bill ShannonBill Shannon’s title is taken from an Anglo-Saxon world map of ca: 1050 exposition of how maps were created and designed. He will look at the use of colour, heraldry, strap work and other decorative devices from compass roses to sea monsters and historical portraits. But maps have always had significance beyond their practical purpose: they were proudly displayed to portray an image of culture and knowledge of the wider world as in the case of Henry VIII; and later on, why did a wall mounted county map become the latest fashionable accessory of the country squire?

The History of Windsor Castle and its Royal Occupants �080 – 2002Oliver EverettWindsor Castle is the oldest and largest continuously occupied castle in the world. It has been enlarged and modified throughout its 900 year history to reflect the needs, ambitions and styles of various monarchs. As such the castle has evolved from an impregnable fortress into a royal country residence as well as being the Queen’s favourite home, is regularly used by her for spectacular state occasions.

The lecture shows how today castle is has grown from it 11th century origins and how this evolution relates to the personalities and tastes of its Royal occupants and to the history of Britain. Four monarchs in particular are shown to have made Windsor Castle what it is today – Edward III, Charles II, George IV and the present Queen.

ArtLDFAS Special Interest DaysTea, coffee and lunch are provided as part of the days. Places are usually limited, and therefore early booking is advised.

The Paintings Conservation RoadshowSarah CoveSarah Cove, an accredited conservator of easel paintings, will be our tutor for the day. She will discuss the nature of painting materials, together with common problems of neglect and damage. Members are invited to bring their own pictures for assessment and advice.

South Lakes Decorative & Fine Arts Society (SLDFAS)

All the professional and highly qualified lecturers featured below are selected from the list provided by the NADFAS Directory.

The Rose Red City: Petra and the Nabateans Group captain Michael Clegg BA DipClStuds.MCIM

Viennese Visions: Successionists & Expressionists in Viennese Painting �880 - �920Mr Nicholas Bagshawe MA (Oxon)

�2th Century Misericords: The Medieval World Upside DownMr David Bostwick BA MA PhD ALA AMA

Love, Power and Scandal: A Royal Jewel for Every OccasionsMr Susan Rumfitt BA M Phil

Tuesday 19th November

Tuesday 17th December (Christmas Social

from 1.45pm)

Tuesday 5th November

Brewery Arts Centre KendalLectures start at 1.30pm

Guests welcome £9 (space permitting)

Membership Secretary Mrs Dorothy Mitchell

01524 761863

Tues Sep 10th

Tues Oct 8th

Tues Nov 12th

Tues Dec 10th

Petra


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MusicQueen Elizabeth School presentsFestival Concert Series

This informal concert series provides QES musicians with the opportunity to perform in an informal environment in front a supportive and friendly audience.

Each instrument or family of instruments is featured across the academic year and a wide range of music is performed. Beginners perform short pieces and have the opportunity to listen to those with more experience playing more complex music. Some of the concerts feature ensembles as well as soloists.

Clarinet & Sax

Brass

Highlights Rural Touring Scheme presentsDjangologie

Djangologie generate the sound, excitement and spirit of Hot Club jazz, bringing a freshness to the style whilst preserving their own unique identity. The evening will feature a mix of exquisitely written and much loved tunes from the Thirties alongside their growing repertoire of excellent originals and music from their most recent CD A New Leaf which launched to sell-out audiences at The Sage, Gateshead, last year.

Djangologie are James Birkett (Guitar), Giles Strong (Guitar), Emma Fiske (Violin) and Mick Shoulder (Double Bass). James and Giles combine immense versatility with a profound love and understanding of the history of jazz guitar. Emma takes the swing of Stéphane Grappelli but also imbues it with traces of her other musical passions – classical and bluegrass. Founder member and composer Mick anchors the group with a big bass sound and a driving rhythmic pulse.

MusicBoyan Choir of the UkraineOn the musical menu: A compelling programme in which the first half illuminates the spiritual drama and splendor of the Eastern Orthodox tradition, Rachmaninov’s Nunc Dimittis is a highlight, while in the second, songs of joy, humour and nostalgia convey the exceedingly rich folk culture of Ukraine.This year’s surprise element is a short tribute to the Verdi bicentenary with three well-known works: the beautiful and spiritually moving soprano aria, La Vergine degli angeli (Act 2 Force of Destiny); the stirring Anvil Chorus (Act 2 Il Trovatore); and the sparkling Brindisi duet, (Act 1 La Traviata).

Hornby CRC presentsSue ParishSue Parish returns with Paul Kilvington on piano, Frank Grime on Double Bass and Hugh Laurence on drums. www.hornbycrc.co.uk

The Berkeley EnsembleA welcome return of the Berkeley Ensemble to Queen Elizabeth School. The ensemble will be working with pupils and will perform at this intimate concert. Fast-rising stars and champions of British music, the Berkeley Ensemble take their name from two British composers of the last hundred years, father and son Sir Lennox and Michael Berkeley. Formed in 2008 by members of Britain’s young professional orchestra, Southbank Sinfonia, they are quickly establishing themselves as one of the UK’s most dynamic young chamber groups and enjoy a busy concert schedule, performing in the UK and abroad.

The Harlequin TheatreTickets £3 adults, £1

Concessions available on the door

Wed 9th October 6pm

Tues 12th November 6pm

Harlequin Theatre, QESThursday 3rd October

7.30pmBar Available

Tickets are £8/£5 available from Helen Baines on

015242 71275To purchase tickets online go to www.

highlightsnorth.co.uk

St Mary’s Church Kirkby Lonsdale

Monday 7th October at 7.30pm

Tickets from Visitors Info Shop, Kirkby Lonsdale

on 015242 71437

Friday 8th November 8pmBar opens at 7.30pm

Tickets £10 on the door or from Manager

on 015242 22227

Harlequin Theatre, QESWed 20th November 6pm

Tickets on the door


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MusicKirkby Lonsdale Brass Band presentsPatron’s Concert

Christmas Carol Concert

For a full list of engagements please see our websitewww.kirkbylonsdalebrassband.co.uk. For bookings contact our band secretary: [email protected]

Concerts & Cakes with RNCMConcerts & Cakes is a new, monthly Saturday afternoon concert series at All Saints Church, Burton in Lonsdale, LA6 3LD, offering an hour of beautiful music followed by delicious home-made cakes, tea and coffee. Inspired by Chris Rowland, late Head of Chamber Music at the RNCM, who lived in our village for over 20 years, you will be able to meet the performers afterwards. All profits will go to village causes.

The opening concert features the brilliant Zelkova Quartet, winners of the Christopher Rowland RNCM Chamber Ensemble of the Year Award. The programme will include Schubert’s String Quartet Rosamunde. For further information and to go on the mailing list, email [email protected]

Queen Elizabeth School presentsThe Christmas Concert

Theatre ArtsQueen Elizabeth School presentsThe Curious Dance Company inAlice through the Looking GlassWritten and directed by Jasper Marriott, composition by Jen Hartley

Alice is not happy. Banished to her room whilst her mother and sister host a “not for children” party, Alice feels the world is against her - until she enters a new world, through her looking glass. Here she is grown-up enough to cope all by herself, thank you very much.

She meets surreal characters, makes new friends and even defeats the fearsome Jabberwock. But all too soon her new world turns on her and Alice feels she is now in real danger. Thankfully, the curiously familiar Red and White Queens come to her assistance, helping her to complete her journey and to become Queen Alice.

This magical and emotive tale is inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic children’s story Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Saw There. Set to an original musical score and told through sparklingly inventive choreography, Alice through the Looking Glass will delight all ages and touch all hearts.

Queen Elizabeth School presentsMacbeth

Theatre Arts presents Shakespeare’s Macbeth as part of the Shakespeare Schools Festival. With a strong cast from Years 9 to 11, an abridged version of the play will be performed both at QES and also at The Duke’s, Lancaster.

Queen Elizabeth SchoolSat 19th Oct, 2pm - 4pm

St Mary’s Church Kirkby Lonsdale

Sat 21st Dec, 4.30pm

All Saints Church Burton in Lonsdale

Saturdays: 21st September

19th October 16th November

2.30pm – 4.30pmFree Entry

with retiring collectionCharge for refreshments

Main Theatre QESTuesday 17th December

7.00pmTickets £5/£3 available

from Denise Prior on 015242 71275

Main Theatre QES4th, 5th, 6th, 7th December

Duke’s Theatre, Lancaster10th December

(Matinee & Evening) 11th December

Tickets available nearer the time from Helen Baines

on 015242 71275

November 2013Tickets are available

from the Duke’s Theatre, Lancaster

Tickets for performances at the school are available

from Helen Baines nearer the time.


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ClassesKnit & NatterCome and join our informal group - for complete beginners to experienced knitters - bring along a piece that you haven’t finished or a pattern that would like to try. This is a very informal group who meet and enjoy a relaxing evening in Kirkby Lonsdale Institute. Small weekly charge to cover wool, patterns, kits, etc. If you would like to know more or to reserve a place please contact Joanne Tomlin on 015242 74361. Evening Art Classes at QESCeramics & Pottery classes for all levels with Jane Timshle

Using hand-building techniques, create wonderful sculptural or functional objects. All the materials, tools, slips and glazes are provided as well as a great library to stimulate your imagination. From complete novices to those with experience – all are welcome. Costs: Full £70, 60+ £56, 16-18+ yrs concession £40. There will be further one-off cost of approx £19 for materials including firing. To book a place contact Helen Baines on 015242 71275 or email: [email protected] Arts AwardArts Award is run at Queen Elizabeth School as an extra-curricular activity. Bronze, Silver and Gold sessions are all run on a weekly, after school basis for pupils. Between 10 and 20 pupils attend sessions for each level, with Year 7s participating in Bronze, which lasts around one term, Years 8 and 9 participating in Silver, which lasts around two terms and Year 10s upwards attending Gold, which runs for a full school year.

Queen Elizabeth School, an Artsmark Gold recipient on three successive occasions, is recognised for the arts. Pupils take part in a wide range of arts activities as part of their curriculum and extra-curricular activities. Attainment within the art forms is very high. Pupils are encouraged to attend music, dance, art and drama clubs, and are also encouraged to participate in the many different shows, concerts and exhibitions put on at theschool. Young people evidence their work in their portfolios using a range of different media, including written work,

Classesfeedback from others, photos, videos and websites. When teaching others, Bronze and Silver pupils usually teach each other over a few months. Events are accessed within and outside the setting, and extensive use is made of Kirkby Lonsdale Arts Scene, which highlights events young people can attend. Many of these events are discounted or free to young people participating in our Arts Award programme.

The award has a positive impact on young people. They gain many skills from the experience, most of all confidence in their art form and when teaching others. Young people who complete their Arts Award really get a feel for the wider opportunities that are offered within the arts and they put in place strong expectations for themselves, for their futures within their art forms. For further details please contact Helen Baines on 015242 71275 or email [email protected]

Starting: Tuesday 24th September

(Intermediate)Thursday 26th September

(Beginners)10 weeks (7pm–9.30pm)

The Institute Kirkby Lonsdale

Thursdays 7.00pm – 9.00pm


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ReviewsKirkby Lonsdale Arts Festival 20�3This year’s arts festival took place in June and involved people of all ages in a variety of events. The theme this year was Miniature Worlds with children from the local primary schools enjoying arts, crafts and tiny stories in St Mary’s Church story tent. The theme continued with postcard poems – children wrote a short story or poem based on a series of pictures from the Highlights Craft Tour and the winners were read out on Indigo 106.6fm – South Lakes first Community Radio station. There were art exhibitions in Queen Elizabeth School, Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale Library and Platos. Encore Opera raised the roof with another thrilling concert and there were drama and dance performances throughout the week. The Highlights Contemporary Craft Tour came to St Mary’s Church with artist Serena Partridge (left) working with local schools and meeting local people, the tour proved to be very popular with visitors especially children. The annual Brass Band Contest was held in the market square and proved to be another popular attraction. Haraald Haugaard ReviewI thought that the Haraald Haugaard evening was a pleasurable and enjoyable event to watch. As I am in the QES Folk Group, I listen and play a lot of folk music from England, France and Sweden but I have never encountered Danish music before. The band played well and their music was inspiring and in the future, in the Folk Group, we might even try this new style which I am looking forward to. Overall the evening was fantastic!

Amy RobinsonQueen Elizabeth School

Queen Elizabeth School Summer SchoolThe Summer school took place in the holidays for Year 6 children with a variety of great sessions including Art (left), Science, Maths, English, PE, Arts Award and Design & Technology. The children had a great time and got to know each other ready for the new term. They had an exclusive tour, a talk about the history of the buildings and a chance to try the school dinners before everyone else in Year 7.

Poetry Postcard PoemsChildren from Year 7 and from local Primary schools entered a competition to write a short story or poem on the theme Miniature Worlds Here are some of the winners:

FishSequins to scales, tips to lips, I am a fish.Carpet to sand, oxygen to water, I’m swimming.I’m different, I’ve changed.Walking to swimming, beautiful to ugly, soft to slimy, shoes to fish, I’m alive, I’m different, I’ve changed

Poppy Elliott Aged 9, Leck St Peter’s C of E Primary School

Cup FinalHeart PumpingPalms SweatingLegs ShakyArms AchyCrowd Roaring, Bellowing, SoaringThe Cup will not lift itselfBut there’s always the never ending wait

Matt Clark , Queen Elizabeth School

YesAccepting somethingTo say that something is trueYes, yes is the wordAgree with somethingDon’t take no for an answerYes, yes is the wordSaying yes not noAgree with someone you knowYes, yes is the wordDon’t take no for an answer

Mia Scott , Queen Elizabeth School


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GrantsPaul Pfeuti Young Musician TrustPaul Pfeuti was an inspirational and gifted musician. Paul took his first teaching position in 1967 when he became music master at Douglas High School on the Isle of Man. In the early 1980s Paul moved back to his native north west to Bentham Grammar School and after several unsuccessful attempts at retirement joined Queen Elizabeth School’s visiting music staff, teaching piano since 1996.

Paul died suddenly in the week after Christmas 2008. His family decided his legacy should befit his lifelong passion and created the Paul Pfeuti Young Musicians’ Trust to enable children to access music and further development of it where finances may not always permit. Paul’s wife, daughter and the rest of his family remain closely involved with fundraising for the trust and deciding how funds are allocated.

The Trust have awarded over £5000 to local young people to help with the cost of exam fees, travel expenses to auditions and purchasing new instruments. To apply – please print an application form from www.queenelizabeth.cumbria.co.uk and click on the Arts section or telephone Helen Baines on 015242 71275

ThanksKirkby Lonsdale Arts Scene would like to thank the following for their contributions:

Queen Elizabeth SchoolLunesdale Decorative & Fine Arts SocietySouth Lakes Decorative & Fine Arts SocietyHornby CRCBurton in Lonsdale Church

If you have an arts event that you would like to publicize please contact Helen Baines on 015242 71275 or [email protected].

All the events in this brochure are open to the public.


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