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To 3rd November 2007	Illuminating York 2007 - Experience a new side to York after dark during Illuminating York with cutting-edge outdoor artwork, exhibitions, site-specific performances and tours in some of the ancient city's many special places LUX - Putting the spotlight on local talent, LUX is a trail of 12 light-based artworks by recent graduates of York St John University. The artists will use performance, film, projection and some surprising media to explore the life of the street and reveal its beauty after dark. The Performances Sat 27 Oct, 7pm Live art: Strong Hours Place by Walker & Stannage, De Grey Rooms Sat 27 Oct, 5 – 8pm AV installation: Found Sound by Shelley Clarkson, Miller's Yard Thurs 1 & Fri 2 Nov, 6 & 7pm A theatrical tour: My Friend Anya, My Friend Jess by Jess Scantlebury & Co, tours start at Bootham Bar at 6 & 7pm sharp Sat 3 Nov Theatre: The Recollection Collection, a solo performance by Jess Scantlebury, Millers Yard Tues 30 Oct, 5 – 8pm a film by Yorkshire Film Archive, Salvation Army Chapel The Trail, 5 – 8pm - 1. Sound Organisation, Horizon Series by Nathan Chenery; 2. A dark alley, Love by Kruse; 3. Bubbles, August Hilliard and Friends by Alasdair Beckett-King; 4. Gillygate Framers, A winding Thread by Catherine Scriven; 5. Miller's Yard, Green and Pleasant Land by Abbigail Wright; 6. Soles, Fashionable 60's York by the Yorkshire Film Archive; 7. Snowhome, Where can one flee, where can we find refuge? by Kim Phillips; 8. Cert 18, Booze Britain by Hannah Boyes; 9. Expecting, Untitled III by Meg Boulton; 10. Venue TBC, Captured Light by Alice Stevens; 11. Sanctuary, Impressions of a Childhood Memory by Kate Sleight; 12. Tarts n Tit Bits (First floor windows), Ivy by Alasdair Beckett-King	5.00 - 8.00 pm Gillygate Illuminating York 2007
To 3rd November 2007	Illuminating York 2007 - Experience a new side to York after dark during Illuminating York with cutting-edge outdoor artwork, exhibitions, site-specific performances and tours in some of the ancient city's many special places York Theatre Royal presents Museum Gardens After Dark: Illuminating York. Written by Richard Hurford. Directed by Owen Calvert-Lyons and Julian Ollive Ever wondered what happens in the ancient gardens when the gates are locked and night closes in? Another world comes to life. A hidden world. A world which has been locked away… until now. Join York Theatre Royal Youth Theatre for a theatrical tour of the Yorkshire Museum Gardens; one of York's most intriguing outdoor spaces. This exciting promenade performance, specially commissioned for this year's Illuminating York event will take you on a journey which truly brings the Yorkshire Museum Gardens to life. See the gardens in a whole new light	Illuminating York 2007
To 3rd November 2007	Illuminating York 2007 - Experience a new side to York after dark during Illuminating York with cutting-edge outdoor artwork, exhibitions, site-specific performances and tours in some of the ancient city's many special places Evoke by Usman Haque. Evoke is an interactive projection that will light up York Minster's western façade, members of the public will use their own voices to create colourful light patterns that emerge at the building's foundations and soar up towards the sky. Resembling electricity, rapidly growing roots or electronic marbles, the graphically animated colours, determined by the particular voice characteristics of each person, will skim the surface of the Minster, pour round its features and crevasses, and disappear through windows, emerging finally near the top of the façade where they will sparkle high overhead.	6.00 - 11.00 pm York Minster, West Front Illuminating York 2007
To 3rd November 2007	York Theatre Royal presents Limbo. Written by Declan Feenan and Directed by Dan Sherer The tender and compelling story of a young girl's relationship with an older man. A young Catholic girl gives her confession from the edge of Camlough Lake. She speaks of her life in Newry and her job in the factory with the girls. She speaks of her first love. She speaks of a relationship with a man twice her age. As the darkness of the lake calls out to her, she will do anything to find her peace	York Theatre Royal
To 4th November 2007	Autumn Children's Trail Explore the house and gardens with our popular trail of clues - fun for all the family!	Nunnington Hall
To 4th November 2007	Wetherby Festival 2007 - Tues 30 Oct Tuesday Lunchtime Recital THE SAINT SAENS HARP AND VIOLIN DUO Wed 31 Oct LITERARY LUNCH Wed 31 Oct NORTH COUNTRY THEATRE COMPANY Thurs 1 Nov YORK LIGHT ORCHESTRA "Encore" Fri 2 Nov ONE DAY I'LL GO TO COMPOSTELLE Sat 3 Nov WETHERBY SILVER BAND "Best of Brass" Sat 3 Nov HARROGATE MALE VOICE CHOIR Sat 3 Nov MEL SWALES Sat 3 Nov COMMUNITY BONFIRE Sun 4 Nov FESTIVAL SERVICE	Various Venues in Wetherby Wetherby Festival
To 11th November 2007	Past and Present - Malcolm Whittaker, Regina Heinz and Carolyn Genders Malcolm Whittaker - "All my work over the past twenty years or so has in one way or another dealt with the observable and unobservable phenomenon of time. An experience of time embodying a certain perception of history, landscapes, artefacts and images, speaking of the past but sited in the present. The main references in my work come from varied archaeological sources, maps, aerial photographs, land surfaces, museum and private collections, text and book forms. The presentation of objects in museums, displayed behind glass is of particular interest. In this context I see my work, the images, the objects.the mount and frame being perceived and made as a total entity, a place in its own right, a site for imaginative possibilities." The work for the show can be divided into three groups. One dealing with the multifarious images of archaeology, stone circles, hill figures, votive boats, where the archaeological process , layering, scraping, finding, preparing and displaying are mirrored in the act of painting and the making of the work. The second group has as it's source my interest in natural history and fascination for the 'collected' object. Objects taken out of situ, away from the source of origin and given a new meaning, a new identity in public and private collections, wrapped, boxed, displayed, sometimes even reburied in the vaults and cellars of our museums. Time can also be interpreted in terms of 'movement' and the third group is a small selection of drawings and paintings of Orangs and Gibbons,climbing, swinging and generally being the wonderful, creatures they are. Malcolm was bom in Hoyland, South Yorkshire, and studied Art at Bamsley School of Art and Royal College of Art, London Regina Heinz - Regina Heinz is an award-winning ceramicist, best known for the "pillow" forms she creates as individual abstract sculptures or as part of a wall panel series. Originally trained as a painter Regina Heinz has established a national and international reputation. Although essentially abstract, dealing with form, volume, line and colour, her work displays an organic and sensual quality reminiscent of the undulating "landscape" of a body. Born in Austria, she studied Fine Art and Ceramics in Vienna, Geneva and London and has worked from her ceramics studio in South London since 1998. Regina is a Crafts Council Selected Member and an elected Fellow of the Craft Potters Association of Great Britain Carolyn Genders - "Living in the country I cannot ignore the seasons and the consequent transformation of the landscape throughout the year. This influences my work and referring to landscape studies in my sketchbook and the marks and brushwork of my life drawings, I work intuitively on forms developed from organic sources. Responding to the material, enjoying the rhythm as I move around the form, I make marks of depth and variation, scratching and scraping through layers of slip, revealing the clay and emphasising the dryness of engobe or the softness of burnished slip; the silky surface emerging as polished as a sea worn pebble. I work spontaneously, creating forms and surfaces that evoke the feeling I have when I am part of the landscape, not illustrating it but striving to convey nuance of shape, balance and mass and creating mood and atmosphere."	Lund Gallery nr Easingwold Lund Gallery
To 19th November 2007	Exhibitions in the Gallery - John Crichton	Ryedale Folk Museum
To 30th November 2007	Exhibition - A New Direction - a small but select exhibition of new paintings by Malcolm Ludvigsen: plein-air beach scenes, landscapes and townscapes	Fulford Gallery 120 Fishergate Malcolm Ludvigsen
To 31st December 2007	Exhibition - ENGLISH CERAMICS - an exhibition spanning 250 years of ceramics collecting at Rode Hall, Cheshire. One of the most important collections of English ceramics still in private hands and the first time such a significant part has been loaned for exhibition. All the great English manufacturers are represented and include pieces from Derby, Chelea and Maw & Co., superbly catalogued by Julie McKeown in her recent book	Fairfax House
To 6th January 2008	Marking Time - An exhibition of paintings from York's own collections showing scenes at different times of the day, from sunrise to sunset to night. It features works by JMW Turner, Francis Danby and William Etty among many more	York Art Gallery
To 6th January 2008	Tracey Emin - This exhibition coincides with Tracey Emin's new show for the British Pavilion at this year's Venice Biennale. It feature works on paper, photography and textiles by Emin, one of the UK's most well-known artists. Emin is known for her autobiographical works and came to prominence when she was short-listed for the Turner Prize in 1999, with My Bed. She was made a Royal Academician by the Royal Academy of Arts earlier this year. Many of these works also offer a glimpse into Emin's personal world and have been loaned to the gallery for the exhibition by a private collector from Yorkshire (none of the works are available for purchase)	York Art Gallery
To 1st March 2008	Spotlight on Slipware - This display of historic and contemporary slipware - decorated earthenware pottery - is the result of a new initiative between York Museums Trust and Manchester Metropolitan University. Slip is a mixture of water and clay which is used by potters to decorate earthenware in a wide range of methods, including piping it on like icing, combing through wet slip to give a feathered pattern or simply painting it on. Slipware is England's oldest type of pottery and is a tradition that has thrived since the middle ages and contemporary potters are still interested in exploring slipware techniques. Our display will show historic slipware from our collection, including a piece by Thomas Toft and other pieces from Yorkshire potteries, alongside work by two contemporary potters, Mike Eden, based in Cumbria, and Paul Young, from Leicestershire	York Art Gallery
To end April 2008	Cuneo Exhibition - Discover how the work of influential illustrator and painter Terence Cuneo captured the mood of 1950s and 1960s Britain and brought to life the triumphs of the new industrial age. Marvel at the ‘Waterloo Station 1967’ painting - the largest ever painted by Cuneo. This enormous canvas depicts London’s Waterloo station in the 1960s and is a huge 20 ft x 10ft! The painting is being revealed to the nation in 2007 to celebrate the centenary of his birth	National Railway Museum
	Future Events and Attractions
29th October - 2nd November 2007	Illuminating York 2007 - Experience a new side to York after dark during Illuminating York with cutting-edge outdoor artwork, exhibitions, site-specific performances and tours in some of the ancient city’s many special places. Late Night Opening at York Art Gallery - Exhibition, drop-in workshops and related activities: As the clocks change to signal the beginning of winter come and see the exhibition Marking Time and discover how artists like Turner, Sickert and Etty capture time in paint.	6.00 -8.00 pm York Art Gallery Illuminating York 2007
29th October - 2nd November 2007	Illuminating York 2007 - Experience a new side to York after dark during Illuminating York with cutting-edge outdoor artwork, exhibitions, site-specific performances and tours in some of the ancient city's many special places. Timed Memory - A sound installation by Angie Atmadjaja. The evening openings of the York Art Gallery exhibition ‘Marking Time’ will feature a sound installation called ‘Timed Memory’, created by composer and sound artist Angie Atmadjaja. ‘Timed memory’ explores the nature of memory in a set of one minute phrases, each one being like a Haiku where the aim is for clarity and richness of texture.	6.00 -8.00 pm York Art Gallery Illuminating York 2007
31st October - 3rd November 2007	AMADEUS - Local amateur theatre company Harrogate Dramatic Society perform Peter Shaffer's award winning play. To open the refurbished main auditorium, a stunning tale of jealousy, intrigue and suspected murder in the relationship between Court Composer Salieri and his musical rival, the genius Mozart. Salieri believes Mozart’s music is divine but can’t understand why God favoured such a vulgar creature to be his instrument. This is an amateur performance	Harrogate Theatre
1-3rd November 2007	York CAMRA Beer Festival - Remember, remember the 1st of November (and the 2nd and 3rd). York Beer Festival is back with a bang(er), just before Bonfire Night, so our theme this year is Guy Fawkes. One again it will be held at the Priory Street Centre off Micklegate and you can expect plenty of fireworks. Our barrels will not be full of gunpowder, but of some 100 different beers from around the country. The conspirators are meeting regularly at a secret location to plot a menu of light beers, dark beers, milds, strong beers and speciality brews; there will be a larger range of real cider and perry this year too. One unique beer will be brewed by our members at a local brewery, it’s sure to be an explosive mixture. There will also be a variety of fruit wines and soft drinks. Have a cracking time at our tombola famous for its brewerania and other stunning (and not so stunning) prizes. Food will be available at all sessions to soak up that ale – bangers are definitely on the menu	Priory Street Centre, Micklegate York CAMRA Beer Festival
2nd November 2007	Illuminating York 2007 - Experience a new side to York after dark during Illuminating York with cutting-edge outdoor artwork, exhibitions, site-specific performances and tours in some of the ancient city's many special places Inspire – new ideas in ancient spaces at the Churches of St Wilfrids, St Michael le Belfry, Holy Trinity Goodramgate, St Martin le Grand and St Helens Church. Do you fancy going to a gig, watching live dance, listening to opera or poetry all in one night AND for free? Inspire is a unique event taking you on a cultural journey from one ancient building to the next with mini but major performances from the realms of contemporary music, dance, drama and literature performed in some of York’s most charming ancient buildings all in one night	6.00 - 9.00 pm Illuminating York 2007
2nd November 2007	Moishe's Bagel - Guy Nicholson tabla, percussion Mario Caribe double bass Pete Garnett accordion Greg Lawson violin Phil Alexander. Rip-roaring, foot-stomping, jazz-inflected Klezmer and Balkan music from some of Scotland’s finest musicians. An intoxicating, life-affirming mix of Eastern European dance music, Middle Eastern rhythms and virtuoso performances. Moishe’s Bagel combines the energy and passion of Eastern European folk music with the excitement and soul of improvisation	7.30 pm The National Centre for Early Music
2nd November 2007	York Astronomical Society lecture - "Aurora Watch" - by Dr James Wild, from UK Aurora Watch. James is an enthusiastic speaker and very knowledgable on the Aurora. Come along and be prepared to learn all about how the Aurora is monitored and tracked, and most importantly, how can we maximise our chances of observing it. All are welcome	8.00 pm Denham Room Priory Street Centre Y.A.S.
2nd November 2007	Lunchtime Lectures - Stovin's Diaries of Victorian Ormesby. 12 noon - 12.40 pm. The lecture will be followed by a guided tour	Ormesby Hall
2nd November 2007	Autumn Talks in the Courtyard - Join us for a series of evening talks looking at nature and wildlife, held in the new lecture rooms in the Courtyard at Harewood. Red Kites in Yorkshire - with resident Science Education Officer, Marie Bowness. Places are limited and must be booked in advance	6.45 pm Harewood House
2nd November 2007	Slack Alice - Cliff Stocker and the legendary Slack Alice are one of Britain’s greatest Blues and Rhythm ‘n Blues bands. The brilliant tapestry of the Blues genre is exquisitely crafted from originals interwoven with the superb musicianship of Chris Preston, Colin Redmond, Pietro lo-Guidice and Lee Davis, and overlaid by the spine tingling raw emotion of Stocker's wonderful voice. After 40 years on the road, this show is an absolute gem. British Blues at it's absolute best. It would make Lazarus not only rise up but boogie too! "A smoking gun of an album - the band turn in their finest moment with an emotion charged blues statement" Keith Franzke - N.M.E. "Cliff Stocker’s voice is like being wrapped in warm molasses-you can’t get enough” BBC	8.00 pm Pocklington Arts Centre
2/3rd November 2007	Antiques Fair - 10:30am - 5:00pm daily	Duncombe Park Helmsley
2/3rd November 2007	Wetherby Races	Wetherby Racecourse
2-4th November 2007	the big green market - A street market with a conscience. The Big Green market has an exciting list of of ethical street markets planned for the run up to christmas. Stalls range from fairtrade and ethical, to UK made / designed to organic foods and green products... The Big Green Market will be in Parliament Street with a marquee in Sampson square. The market will feature artists who create objects from recycled items, stallholders who specialise in ethically traded clothing and accessories, yummy organic foods as well as delicious fair trade cappucinos - there will something to interest everyone. Recycling and composting roadshow organised by York Rotters and York Council plus Real Nappy event in marquee on Sat 3 November, and recycling bins for mobile phones and bras in aid of Yorkshire Air Ambulance and recycling point for unwanted shoes	Big Green Market
3rd November 2007	Mini Farmers' Market - The main principle of the farmers market is that it is local producers selling fresh quality produce direct to local consumers in an atmosphere which promotes dialogue and understanding of food production including environmental and welfare standards. This cuts down food miles and puts money back into the local economy rather than imported goods	York Auction Centre Murton Farmers' Market
3rd November 2007	'Guy Fawkes Trail' - Explore the (several!) birthplaces and haunts of one of York's most infamous sons - Guy Fawkes of Gunpowder Plot fame	10.30 am & 5.00 pm YorkWalk
3rd November 2007	The Western Front Association lecture by Leslie McHugh. "The 31st Division on the Somme." Leslie will look at the outcome of the attacks on Serre and Beaumont Hamel made by this famous division	2.30 pm Phoenix Block York St John University WFA - Yorks. Branch
3rd November 2007	Ghostly Myths Tour open evening and Supper - A delicious hot 2-course meal in the Tea Room followed by a tour, deep into the house, of the unexpected. See some rooms of the house as you've never seen them before & understand what historical events here led to the famous accounts of ghostly activity. 6.30 pm. Booking Essential	Treasurer's House York
3rd November 2007	Yorkshire Bach Choir in Concert - Purcell 'King Arthur' with the Yorkshire Baroque Soloists. 7.30 pm. Booking Essential	St Martin-le-Belfrey Church Yorks. Bach Choir
3rd November 2007	In Concert - local singer-songwriter Dan Webster appears in a triple bill with Hayley Gaftarnick and Andy Stones	8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green
3rd November 2007	Fireworks Special. Special evening train from Redmire, Leyburn and Finghall to the Bedale Fireworks Display and return. Parkin and mulled wine on the return train journey. BOOKING ESSENTIAL: RING 08454 50 54 74	Wensleydale Railway
3rd November 2007	THE ALAN BARNES SWING TRIO - Almost becoming a fixture at The Shire Hall in his various guises, Alan Barnes is one of Britain’s most renowned and well-loved saxophonists. This new trio was initiated to recreate and celebrate the excitement and inventiveness of the Benny Goodman small groups, but with influences and ideas from all over the jazz spectrum, using the music of an earlier period as a springboard to new and exciting things. The repertoire has expanded since then to include compositions of many contemporaries of Goodman, most importantly Django Reinhardt	7.30 pm The Shire Hall Howden Howden Live
3rd November 2007	Last of the Summer Wine: Treading the Boards with Tom Owen - Two men, two lives, one historic television programme! To the public he was the loveable rogue Compo. To Tom Owen he was Dad… For 27 years Bill Owen entertained audiences of all ages in his role as Compo in the world's longest running comedy series, Last of the Summer Wine. But there was so much more to the man who garnered critical acclaim in the heyday of British cinema, on Broadway, and in the West End. Last of the Summer Wine - Treading the Boards tells the stories of Bill and Tom Owen through narrative, film, photograph and song. ‘Tom leaves his audience spellbound. The whole evening was a professional triumph.’ Station Theatre, Hayling Island	7.30 pm Helmsley Arts Centre
3rd November 2007	The Shed present - Annie Whitehead Band + Endless Pied Piper's 10th Birthday Party Annie Whitehead - trombone Steve Lodder - piano Jennifer Maidman - electric guitar Dudley Phillips - bass Liam Genockey - drums One of the brightest stars on the jazz scene, trombonist Annie has played with Elvis Costello, Joan Armatrading, The Beautiful South, Tom Jones, Paul Weller and Jamiroquai - the list goes on! Playing a high energy mix of African township jive, reggae, salsa, latin and funk. "At the heart of Whitehead's music there is a joy that is just irresistible" Jazz Rag Endless is a new group of young musicians formed specially for Pied Piper's 10th Birthday Party - under the musical directorship of Jan Kopinski	8.00 pm Hovingham Village Hall The Shed
3/4th November 2007	Bedtime! - Come and see what happens to historic houses in the winter, you'll be amazed. Want to learn some conservation skills or take home some tips to use on your old objects at home? Then come and see us and join in the action. 11.00 am - 3.30 pm	Treasurer's House York
3/4th November 2007	SALAAM BETHLEHEM by Bridget Foreman; directed by Paul Burbridge; designed by Sean Cavanagh. For the past 18 months we have been making steady progress towards a new play for the season of Advent running right up to Christmas 2007. A play with undertones for all our Christmases, Bridget Foreman's SALAAM BETHLEHEM is set in the 'little town' today where the streets are definitely darker beneath the concrete slabs but where the everlasting light still shines. In May last year we met some of the dwindling Palestinian Christian community, discovering a remarkable range of people whose simple message to Riding Lights was 'Pray for us, tell our story, visit us.' Before anyone jumps to conclusions and because (both inside and outside the Church) issues to do with Israel seem to be so contentious... this is not a 'political' play... or it is only political insofar as anything that deals with people is naturally political. We are not colouring in a new roadmap for the Middle East peace process. We are seeking to stand alongside brothers and sisters in the church of Christ. And how grateful all of us should be that they are still there	Riding Lights Theatre
3-24th November 2007	York Theatre Royal presents Enjoy Written by Alan Bennett. Directed by Damian Cruden. Wilf and Connie Craven seem pretty familiar: getting on a bit, bickering a bit, wondering if the kids will ever come and visit them in their cramped back-to-back in Leeds. They’re just normal, aren’t they? So why is there an ‘observer’ quietly scribbling in the corner of the room? And what are all the secrets that threaten to bring the Cravens’ house down around their ears? Enjoy is Bennett for the Big Brother age – hilarious and unsettling, brilliantly dark – a laugh-out-loud tale of class values and town planning, the generation gap, sexual politics and fashionable sociology	York Theatre Royal
4th November 2007	Fuelling the Future - This special exhibition is stopping off at the NRM as part of a national tour. The tour, organised by the Royal Society of Chemistry as part of Chemistry Week 2007, is at the NRM for one day only and will be located in the Station Hall. Come and enjoy special exhibits, presentations and alternatively-fuelled vehicles, including a hydrogen fuelled Formula Student racing car and a bio-ethanol fuelled Lotus Elise. The tour aims to highlight the advancements being made in alternative fuels and technologies through chemistry in the transport sector. Two special presentations have been organised on the theme of public transport and will take place in the Conference Suite at the National Railway Museum: “The potential role of advanced biofuels for road transport”. 1.30 - 2.15 pm. Speaker: Dr Geraint Evans, Technology Transfer Manager for the National Non-Food Crops Centre. “From Festiniog to Mount Fuji - a general introduction to the ‘green’ train story”. 2.30 - 3.15 pm. Speaker: Robert Gwynne, Exhibitions and Creative Content Developer, National Railway Museum	National Railway Museum
4th November 2007	Winter Abbey Tours - Join a free tour to discover fascinating facts and stories about the Abbey and monks	1.30 pm Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens
4th November 2007	Agon Piano Trio - Victoria Sutherland: violin Tim Wells: cello and James Cheung: piano The Agon Piano Trio was formed in 2004, its members having met while studying at Moscow Conservatoire and the Royal Academy in London. They now perform extensively in the UK and abroad. Last year they were invited by Britten-Pears Young Artists Programme Aldeburgh to a week of public masterclasses with the Florestan Trio and will return there this year for a residency. This afternoon we hear an hour’s concert followed by tea	2.30 pm Helmsley Arts Centre
4th November 2007	Fauré's Requiem sung by the Schola Cantorum and the Choir of York Minster The Schola Cantorum of Ampleforth Abbey was established by Cardinal Basil Hume (formerly the Abbot of Ampleforth) and by David Bowman (the choir's first Conductor) to help preserve in England the singing of music written for the Roman Catholic church, along with the best examples from other traditions, in the context for which it was written, namely the celebration of Mass. The choir is therefore one of only a few all-male catholic choirs in the country, comprising of boys aged 8-18 along with one or two monks	7.45 pm Ampleforth Abbey Church Ampleforth College
5th November 2007	'Mists of the Ancients' - The flames of mysticism rise through our Celtic hearts in a swirl of ballad, percussive echo, melody and resonant word. Lucid's Elaine Wallace sings and on strings. Janey Stockdale returns to our hearts from Chechelele, Percussion Cafe and Frankly My Dear. Adrian Spendlow makes with his most melodious as he undertones below her ballads. Be wise. Special Guests include Dan Webster	8.00 pm City Screen Cinema Coney Street Adrian Spendlow
5th November 2007	Behind the Scenes Days - Have you ever wondered who keeps Harewood House spotlessly clean? What are all the rooms used for now? Where is the main staircase? Building on our enormously successful 'Behind the Scenes' tours during the season, we are delighted to offer a glimpse into the workings of Harewood when the House is closed. Our Senior Guides will take you on a tour of Harewood's collection and into areas not ususally seen by the public including the corridors below stairs and the room where the House Steward Samuel Popplewell kept the accounts over 200 years ago. As well as learning about house-keeping with our expert Housekeepers, House Florist Gillian Gill will speak about arranging the beautiful flowers adorning many of Harewood's rooms. Danny Beecham, Personal Chef to the Earl and Countess of Harewood will demonstrate and prepare lunch which will be served in the State Dining Room. Places are limited and must be booked in advance	10.00 am Harewood House
5-30th November 2007	Ghostly Myths Tour - Revealed deep inside the historic house on a dark tour of the unexpected. See some rooms of the house as you've never seen them before & understand what historical events led to these famous accounts of ghostly activity. Closed Fridays except 23 Nov. 12.00 pm and 1.30 pm. Booking Essential	Treasurer's House York
6th November 2007	SEVEN THEATRE WORKSHOPS for adults, aged 18+ All welcome - whatever your level of experience or ability! Puppetry - with Kelvin Goodspeed. Quick to capture the imagination of young and old alike, puppetry and live animation remain an engaging, entertaining and often powerful medium for theatre and storytelling. And yet, however good your puppets might be, they do need a lot of help from human hands…This session works both as a very hands-on introduction to puppetry for those who have never picked up a puppet before, and as an opportunity for those who have to extend and refine their skills. Just come and play! Kevin Goodspeed has worked as an actor/puppeteer with Norwich Puppet Theatre, Custard Factory Theatre Company and Riding Lights	7.00 - 9.30 pm Friargate Theatre Theatre Workshops
6th November 2007	University of York Free Public Lectures - Theme "The well-being of children in the 21st century" - this evening's lecture 'The well-being of children in the UK: how do we compare?' by Professor Jonathan Bradshaw, Department of Social Policy and Social Work Following a recent UNICEF report, the media accused the UK of failing its children, as it came bottom of a league table of child well-being. Professor Bradshaw, who conducted the analysis and wrote the UNICEF report, will explore the well-being of children in the UK compared with other rich countries, considering where the UK is failing its children, and what we can do about it. 6.30 pm	Room P/L001 Physics Department UoY UoY Public Lectures
6th November 2007	Yorkshire Philosophical Society Lecture Programme - General theme for the year: "Controversy and Risk." This evening - Road user charging: don't shoot the economist. A Lecture by Prof Colin Bamford, University of Huddersfield. 7.30 pm. Contact 01904 656713 for further details	Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum Gardens Yorkshire Philosophical Society
6th November 2007	Catterick Races	Catterick Racecourse
6th November 2007	The Chanticleer Singers sing a Mass in Celebration of St Leonard's Day	7.00 pm St Leonard's Church Loftus
6/7th November 2007	York Theatre Royal presents Scribbler & Spouse Written by James Robson. Directed by Christopher Wilkinson Everything you wanted to know about the Soaps, but weren’t sure who to ask. ‘Scribbler’ has been there, done it, survived the hangovers and carries the scars. Now he’s ready to spill the beans. And not just about the Soaps, but Posh Theatre, Fringe Theatre, First Night catastrophes… Like Scribbler, James Robson has been there too. His fascinating and ferociously funny script will give you an eye-opening backstage tour of the drama industry. This is the authentic insider’s voice, beautifully written, unflinchingly honest. Oh — and his ‘Spouse’ may blurt out a few home truths that even Scribbler might blush to mention	York Theatre Royal
6-10th November 2007	ANYTHING GOES - Local amateur theatre company Harrogate St Andrew Players bring this classic musical to the stage. Book by Guy Bolton, PG Woodhouse, Howard Lindsey and Russel Crouse. Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter From the team that brought you the smash hit We Will Rock You. All aboard the SS American. An unusual group of passengers make for an entertaining and dramatic voyage. Including the songs ‘I Get a Kick Out of You’, ‘Blow Gabriel Blow’ and of course ‘Anything Goes. This is an amateur production	Harrogate Theatre
7th November 2007	ARTALK YORK GALLERY LUNCHTIME TALKS - Marking Time with Corita Myerscough. The theme of time gives us a welcome chance to enjoy works chosen from the permanent collection	12.30 pm York Art Gallery Artalk
7th November 2007	York Astronomical Society - Free Public Star Party on the Knavesmire. From 7.00 pm till late, weather permitting. We will be there, even if it rains, for at least half an hour for a chat. Observe through our telescopes, or feel free to bring you own along for help and advice if needed. Objects on show should include the Moon and some star clusters	Y.A.S.
7th November 2007	Café Scientifique is an informal evening of lively discussion revolving around the contemporary scientific issues of the day. Each meeting begins with a short talk from an invited science-related speaker. This is followed by an hour of open discussion. Everyone is welcome to come and express their views, or to just enjoy a drink and listen. No scientific knowledge is assumed and everyone can participate. 'Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine: Social, economic and ethical considerations' with Professor Andrew Webster, Director of the UK Stem Cell Initiative and Head of the Department of Sociology, The University of York This presentation discusses the latest state of play within the UK and more widely in regard to stem cells research. It looks at the main social science research that is being undertaken in this area and asks what sort of clinical, economic and bioethical implications might the field of embryonic stem cell research have for patients, regulators and citizens more generally. The talk will be of interest to those who what to see beyond the media 'hype' of stem cells research. Professor Andrew Webster is Director of the UK Stem Cell Initiative funded by the principal social science research council, the ESRC. He is also Head of SATSU and of the Department of Sociology at the University of York	7.30 pm City Screen Coney Street Café Scientifique
7th November 2007	Behind the Scenes Tours - Senior Guide, Suzanne Dunne will take you on a tour of Harewood's collection and into areas not ususally seen by the public. As well as learning about house-keeping and conservation you will see the private 'Red Staircase', the Print Study Room and in store, the Harewood collection of watercolours including works by Turner and Girtin. 10:00 am - 1:30 pm	Harewoood House
7th November 2007	Autumn Colours Tour - Join our leisurely stroll through the fantastic autumn displays, a Guided Tour with our expert taking you to all the best bits!! 1.00 pm	Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Bedale
7th November 2007	Scarborough Jazz @ The Cask present - Julia Wray Band. When this popular and accomplished saxophonist brings a band to Scarborough Jazz there's always a big audience. Julia has built up a great reputation regionally and is a versatile player who crosses musical genres with fluency. Numbers will include work by Christian McBride, Herbie Hancock and original material. Pianist Peter Elsdon, drummer Paul Tilley and bassist Geoff Chalmers will produce superb backing	The Cask Inn Scarborough Scarborough Jazz
8th November 2007	Trouveré - join medieval minstrels Trouveré for a fabulous evening of medieval music in the candlelit Great Hall. Phone 07720 118 406 for details	Barley Hall
8th November 2007	Catfish Keith in Concert Blues singer, songwriter and bottleneck slide guitarist Catfish Keith has established himself as one of the most exciting country blues performers of our time. Catfish's innovative style of foot-stomping, deep delta blues and American roots music has spellbound audiences the world over. A two-time W. C. Handy Award nominee for BEST ACOUSTIC BLUES ALBUM, Catfish has ten NUMBER ONE independent radio chart-topping albums to his credit, and packs houses from coast-to-coast with his dynamic stage show. The 30-year veteran has toured the USA, UK and Europe dozens of times to wide acclaim, headlining major music festivals, and appearing with legends John Lee Hooker, Ray Charles, Robert Cray, Koko Taylor, Taj Mahal , Leo Kottke, Jessie Mae Hemphill, Johnny Shines and many, many others	8.00 pm Basement Bar City Screen Cinema Coney Street City Screen York
8th November 2007	Kurt Wagner - Europe rarely has seen Kurt Wagner of Lambchop fame performing solo shows. There have been some opportunities, be it solo, be it as “Kurt Wagner trio”, but they always have been special events, mainly in order to promote an upcoming album release and performing material of the new band album. Now everything is different. Just over a year after Lambchop’s extraordinary album Damaged was released, Kurt Wagner returns to Europe for a rare set of intimate solo dates. Wagner admits to performing solo regularly, but it’s usually within the confines of his own home. His reasons for wanting to perform in front of people for the first time ever as a real tour is to revisit songs he’s written over the last 20 years. Wagner says: “Somewhere around new years it occurred to me that it might be fun and musically challenging and productive to go out on my own and play a few shows. It made sense that I at least try it again as it has been quite some time since I sat on a stage alone. It's something that I do at home in my basement. Just revisiting songs I've written over the course of almost 20 years. There's a bunch of them and some times I find ones that I've forgotten completely that are fun to hear again.” The run of shows will consist of a mixture of old and new material with some occasional cover versions thrown in, possibly some instrumentals even. “Perhaps playing some shows on my own could help move things along creatively somehow, to try and become a better ‘music person’ and spend some time with the audience I’ve grown with through the years.”	7.30 pm The National Centre for Early Music
8th November 2007	The Black Swan Folk Club present - Clive Gregson An acclaimed guitarist, singer and songwriter, Clive has celebrated 25 years in music, from his early group Any Trouble, through Richard Thompson's band, the sublime Christine Collister partnership and his work with Eddi Reader, Boo Hewerdine et al. He lives in Nashville and is a member of Nanci Griffith's band, but happily finds time to tour small UK venues like ours	8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C.
8th November 2007	Latintastic - A witty and magical insight into South American Culture. Amazingly performed and full of passion, Tanya Cusan Espinosa brings you once again one of the most inspiring, innovative and colourful of shows, with a combination of dance, song and puppetry! LATINTASTIC features characters inspired by some of the female legends of the past such as Carmen Miranda and Jovita Feijoo, imagery from carnivals ferias and processions from her native town Cali in Colombia and with the return of her perfect salsa dancing partner she conjured up a rich tapestry of memorable moments. The show will be followed by a Salsa session, which audience members are invited to take part in	7.30 pm Pocklington Arts Centre
8-10th November 2007	York Theatre Royal presents Kevin Tomlinson: On The Edge In the style of Whose Line is it Anyway? This improvised comedy show will put a smile on your face and a spring in your step, even though it's the autumn! Fresh from a sell out world tour, On the Edge features one of Britain's funniest, most engaging, comic performers. Having performed all over the world; Canada, America, Hawaii and - most recently - New Zealand, Kevin is fast becoming internationally renowned for his unique and exciting performance style. The show explores such topics as; the first time we fall in love, leave home or achieve something important in our lives and received 5 star reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival	York Theatre Royal
9th November 2007	NSPCC Christmas Shopping Fair - NSPCC Norton & Villages Committee, with the kind permission of the Hon. Simon and Mrs Howard, are presenting their popular annual Christmas shopping fair. This is your chance to see Castle Howard transformed as we welcome over 50 stalls selling a unique range of Christmas gifts for all the family including: Ladies' Wear; Home and Decorative; Gardens and Flowers; Gifts and Games; Gentlemen's Necessities; Jewellery and Accessories; Food, Drink and Kitchenware The admission fee includes entrance to the House, Garden and Shopping Fair, and 10% of stall holder takings are donated to the NSPCC. Castle Howard's retail outlets and cafes will also be open throughout the day	Castle Howard
9th November 2007	Decorative Arts Tour - Silver Study - Fairfax House is home for an impressive collection of English silver dating from 1660-1800. This includes some early York examples by John Plummer and Marmaduke Best, early Georgian candlesticks and sauceboats by Charles Frederick Kandler, an elegant epergne, together with tureens, plates and cutlery which dress the dining room table. This curator's tour will see both pieces on display and in the reserve collection. 3.30 pm	Fairfax House
9th November 2007	SEVEN THEATRE WORKSHOPS for adults, aged 18+ All welcome - whatever your level of experience or ability! IMPROVISATION - with Lizi Patch. Suitable for beginners and more seasoned performers, this session will help you develop simple and effective techniques for encouraging spontaneity and originality. What makes a successful improvisation? Technique, that's what! Everyone can learn the art of successful improvisation and these skills are right at the heart of being a good performer. Work on games and exercises will enable you to unlock your imagination, trust your judgement and enjoy creating original material in a fun and supportive environment. This session will be run by Lizi Patch, Artistic Director of Raised Eyebrow Theatre Company. Lizi also runs the weekly Raised Eyebrow Youth Theatre in Pickering and, as part of C&T Theatre Company, is resident Drama Animateur at Woldgate College of Performing Arts, Pocklington	7.00 - 9.30 pm Friargate Theatre Theatre Workshops
9th November 2007	"The Future of York - small sustainable historic city or over- town?" - a discussion in the light of the recently published 'Future York' report. 7.00 - 9.00 pm	New Miller Yard Gillygate
9th November 2007	'Guy Fawkes Trail' - Explore the (several!) birthplaces and haunts of one of York's most infamous sons - Guy Fawkes of Gunpowder Plot fame	7.30 pm YorkWalk
9th November 2007	York Concerts - PETER DONOHOE piano plays JS Bach-Busoni - Toccata, Adagio and Fugue Stravinsky - Serenade in A Beethoven - Sonata in E op. 109 Liszt - Sonata in B minor Messiaen - Cantéyodjaya We are delighted to welcome back Peter Donohoe for three recitals (the others are on 30 January and 21 May) each built around one of the great late sonatas of Beethoven. Widely acknowledged as one of the greatest living British pianists, Peter Donohoe first came to public attention when he won the Tchaikovsky competition in Moscow in 1982 and now has an international career as a soloist, chamber musician and recitalist. 6.30pm Pre-concert talk: Peter Donohoe free to ticket holders	7.30 pm Jack Lyons Concert Hall UoY York Concerts
9th November 2007	House Concert - Eoghan Colgan and Jamie Lawson - We first heard Eoghan just before he went on to win O2 Undiscovered 2007, and after he signed a record deal with Polydor we thought we'd missed our chance - but true to his word - you can always trust a doctor! - he is coming to play up in York. If you like Travis or David Ford you will definitely like Eoghan. The final tune on his critically acclaimed six track E.P. I Can't Reach You Anymore is as good a heartfelt ballad about break-up as you'll hear from David Gray Jamie Lawson - a love of Jeff Buckley, American Music Club’s Mark Eitzel, Red House Painters and Radiohead (artists that Jamie has been compared to at one point or another), continues the tradition of passionate singing and intelligent, emotional and often very personal lyrics that Jamie has trademarked for himself	House Concerts
9th November 2007	ICARUS THEATRE COLLECTIVE - THE LESSON BY EUGENE IONESCO The play opens as a comedy with a mild mannered, scatty scholar teaching his bright-eyed bonne-élève student that 1+1=2. When the innocent pupil begins to displease the tutor, the pedagogue turns on her, becoming a bullying tyrant, a ferocious animal bent on her destruction. The pupil develops a persistent toothache, her body’s last defense and only alarm to danger… a signal that the end is near. This charged political piece is also a very accessible story on power and domination. Eugène Ionesco originally intended The Lesson as a brutal criticism on Nazi fascism invading the peaceful hearts and minds of the people in his homeland, Romania. We twist the text to show how something’s wrong in England today. A sense of tradition, honour, and respect is being replaced by capitalist greed and consumer righteousness. Subtle and powerful, comic and despairing by turns	7.30 pm The Shire Hall Howden Howden Live
10th November 2007	The Ebor Singers present "Shakespeare in Song" Settings of texts by some of England’s best-loved poets, including Shakespeare Songs (Vaughan Williams) and A Hymn to Saint Cecilia by York’s own Auden (Britten).	7.30 pm Chapter House York Minster Ebor Singers
10th November 2007	York Cantores Chamber Choir present "In Remembrance" Programme to include: Parry: Songs of Farewell and Finzi: Requiem da Camera with Francis Jackson (organ). Phone 01904 709936	8.00 pm St Olaves Church, Marygate York Cantores
10th November 2007	The Boyan Ensemble of Kiev - Sacred Chants and Songs of Ukraine - On their first visit in 1992, the Press hailed Boyan Ensemble of Kiev "a musical sensation" and their thrilling concert tours are now an annual event. The Ensemble's programme of Orthodox chants "breathed mystery, incense and the flicker of candles. Audiences were caught up in the poignant drama of a religion that had fought its way through tyranny and oppression." However, their repertoire is not confined to the Liturgical when songs from Ukraine’s rich folk heritage take over in the second part, ranging from the exuberant to the soulful. A single female voice soaring above the male tones adds a unique quality that distinguishes this choir from all others. It's members are drawn from Ukraine's top professional male choir: The Revutsky State Male Choir, based in Kyiv Phone for details 01904 701133	7.00 pm St Chad's Church Campleshon Road York The Boyan Ensemble of Kiev
10th November 2007	In Concert - The Alley Cats from Bridlington, a three-piece family Americana band, playing jug band, old-time and hillbilly blues on guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle and string bass	8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green
10th November 2007	Hands on History Seminars - Armour and Weapons of the English Civil War. The Royal Armouries holds probably the largest collection of the ordinary arms and armour worn on the British battlefields of the mid 17th century. As well as the arsenal kept at the Tower of London; the collection also includes the important Popham Armoury from Littlecote House. This day course introduces all the main types, and gives students an opportunity to handle many of them. 10.00 am - 4.00 pm	Royal Armouries Leeds
10th November 2007	Rick Payne - One of the great slide and finger-picker guitarists, Rick Payne is often compared with Ry Cooder. Rick has toured the USA and Europe and has provided the background music for Whicker's World and The Natural World wildlife programmes on BBC2 and Radio 4, as well as appearing on Radio 2 with Nigel Kennedy and Paul Jones and in BBC1's Holby City. Blues and jazz abound as Rick plays tracks from his current play-list as well as classics from his many recordings including his best selling CD Blue River Blues and his new CD Impressions. ‘Seriously brilliant and totally absorbing…held this sell-out audience spellbound from start to finish……exquisite stuff.’ Spalding Blues Club	7.30 pm Helmsley Arts Centre
10th November 2007	JIM MORAY with support, The Nuemes Jim Moray is a 24 year old singer, multi instrumentalist, arranger and producer who has created startlingly contemporarily recordings of England’s traditional songs which have been described as the most sophisticated development in folk music for 30 years. Since graduating from the Birmingham Conservatoire in summer 2003, Jim Moray has caused a revolution in the folk world with the release of the album Sweet England. In February 2004 at the Radio 2 Folk Awards, in an unprecedented move for a previously unknown artist, he was presented with the BBC Radio 2 album of the year award 2004 for Sweet England as well as the BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award 2004 for the best newcomer. “What makes Moray exceptional is an instinctive feel for the drama, beauty and intimacy of the traditional, while drawing naturally on the influences of modern culture and 21st technology to express it.” Colin Irwin..MOJO	7.30 pm The Shire Hall Howden Howden Live
10th November 2007	The Shed present - The Gwyneth Herbert Band Gwyneth Herbert - vocals Al Cherry - guitar Sam Burgess - bass Dave Price - percussion She might be one of Michael Parkinson's favourites, but there was always more to Gwyneth Herbert than her recent dabble in the mainstream suggests. Her new album with Blue Note (produced by Polar Bear's Seb Rochford) puts the 25 year-old firmly back in the singer/songwriting territory that made her name. This is jazz folk filtered through Dorothy Parker via Rufus Wainwright to make "beguiling, powerful and often witty songs" (Time Out). "Her voice is a thing of beauty" Clive Davis, The Times	8.00 pm Hovingham Village Hall The Shed
10th November 2007	The Christians - Over the years Garry Christian has proved his worth as a singer of the highest calibre. Today, after twenty years in The Christians he still sounds as fresh as he did when they released their first album. Released in 1987 their self-titled debut album had five hit singles and sold in excess of one million and firmly established them as one of the UK’s biggest acts.Take a trip down memory lane with songs like “Forgotten Town”, “Ideal World”, “Harvest for the World”, “Hooverville”, “Father”, “Greenbank Drive” and many more... and also hear some great new sounds from them. "I've always sought to move with the times and introduce variety when putting a tour together, though in the past this hasn't always been possible, we think this twentieth anniversary tour will be one to remember." Garry Christian	8.00 pm Pocklington Arts Centre
10/11th November 2007	Arts & Crafts Fair - an extensive range of crafts, original artists and painting demonstrations. 10.00 am - 5.00 pm. Phone 01423 545377 for details	St William's College adjacent to York Minster
10/11th November 2007	Winter Weekend Opening The tearoom, shop, exhibition (Lest We Forget - Africa's Aids Crisis) and Carlisle Collection will be open from 10.30am - 4pm (last admission 3.30pm). Hall & Gardens are not open	Nunnington Hall
10/11th November 2007	Steam Gala	Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre nr Chesterfield
11th November 2007	Open Day at DIG Hungate - come and see the single largest excavation in York in the last 25 years. Phone 01904 543402 for details	Hungate off of Peasholme Green
11th November 2007	'A Way of Life' Farming Traditions in Yorkshire: Children's Event - Willow Wonderland Help us make festive bowers using the art of willow weaving in our craft workshop. Try decorating your own Christmas cards, decorations and wrapping paper. Help us to make mince pies and design your own letter to Santa. 11.00 am - 4.00 pm	Yorkshire Museum of Farming
11th November 2007	Decorative Arts Tour - Chippendale and his Contemporaries - one of the great strengths of the Noel Terry Collection at Fairfax House, is the quality of the mid-18th century furniture. Pieces from, amongst others, the workshops of Thomas Chippendale, William Vile, John Linnell and Gordon and Tait are compared and contrasted by Director of Fairfax House, Peter Brown. 12.30 pm	Fairfax House
11th November 2007	Remembrance Sunday Services - Annual services of Remembrance at the French Memorial Elvington and the Station Chapel on Armistice Day. Join us as we remember those who have fallen in conflict	Yorkshire Air Museum
11th November 2007	Winter Abbey Tours - Join a free tour to discover fascinating facts and stories about the Abbey and monks	1.30 pm Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens
11th November 2007	The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft - Twilight Trolleybuses	Trolleybus Museum
11th November 2007	Richard Bucket Overflows!- An Audience with Clive Swift. Directed by Emma Lucia with Claire Greenaway, vocal and piano You may know Richard Bucket - long suffering husband to Hyacinth Bouquet - but you may not know the actor who plays him. Clive was an original member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and has regularly appeared on the London stage. He has filmed with John Boorman, Alfred Hitchcock and David Lean, and on TV he was Proudie in Barchester Chronicles, Jobel in Dr Who and Rev’d Brewer in Born and Bred. He has published two books for acting students and initiated the Actors’ Centre, Britain’s only full time professional training club. Tonight Clive will reveal yet another talent in this very intimate cabaret, joined on stage by pianist and singer Claire Greenaway. ‘An absolute triumph’ The Wrexham Leader	7.30 pm Helmsley Arts Centre
11th November 2007	Jez Lowe & the Bad Pennies - Jez Lowe's "Song for Geordie" Tour. Jez & the Bad Pennies are joined by Tyneside singer Benny Graham and young borders fiddler Shona Mooney (BBC Young Tradition winner). Northern scenes provide a visual backdrop. Phone for details 01423 339168	East Keswick Village Hall, near Wetherby
12th November 2007	University of York Free Public Lectures - The Vice-Chancellor's Lecture 'Deep mysteries of the universe: did something precede the Big Bang' by Sir Roger Penrose, Mathematician. 6.00 pm. Admission by free ticket only, phone 01904 432622	Room P/X001 Physics Department UoY UoY Public Lectures
12th November 2007	Behind the Scenes Days - Have you ever wondered who keeps Harewood House spotlessly clean? What are all the rooms used for now? Where is the main staircase? Building on our enormously successful 'Behind the Scenes' tours during the season, we are delighted to offer a glimpse into the workings of Harewood when the House is closed. Our Senior Guides will take you on a tour of Harewood's collection and into areas not ususally seen by the public including the corridors below stairs and the room where the House Steward Samuel Popplewell kept the accounts over 200 years ago. As well as learning about house-keeping with our expert Housekeepers, House Florist Gillian Gill will speak about arranging the beautiful flowers adorning many of Harewood's rooms. Danny Beecham, Personal Chef to the Earl and Countess of Harewood will demonstrate and prepare lunch which will be served in the State Dining Room. Places are limited and must be booked in advance	10.00 am Harewood House
12th November 2007	Talk – Florence and the Grand Tour by Elizabeth Conran, retired curator, Bowes Museum. Booking Essential	7.30 pm Kiplin Hall Scorton
13th November 2007	"Manifesting Sound through chanting and voicework" a talk by Mary Greene. Phone 01845 574542 for details	The Unitarian Chapel St Saviourgate
13th November 2007	University of York Free Public Lectures - Theme "The well-being of children in the 21st century" - this evening's lecture 'Interventions for children's reading and language difficulties: a contribution towards well-being?' by Professor Charles Hulme, Department of Psychology Problems in developing language and reading skills are relatively common. We now understand a great deal about how children learn to read and this understanding has been translated into effective interventions for children with reading difficulties. This lecture will consider some of the recent work at York on the origins and treatment of children's reading and language difficulties. 6.30 pm	Room P/L001 Physics Department UoY UoY Public Lectures
13th November 2007	SEVEN THEATRE WORKSHOPS for adults, aged 18+ All welcome - whatever your level of experience or ability! Musical Theatre - with Rachel Ball. During this Masterclass we will explore the world of Musical Theatre by stepping into the roles of the characters within the popular musicals of the day. Come and learn a routine from a West End musical that integrates dance/movement, singing and acting fluidly as if you were performing it on the main stage! This workshop is suitable for beginners with a heart for theatre as well as those with more experience. By the end of the evening we will perform the routine with a professional backing track simply for your own enjoyment. There will be no pressure and no auditions as routines can be adapted to allow everyone to experience the magic of the West End	7.00 - 9.30 pm Friargate Theatre Theatre Workshops
13th November 2007	York Philatelic Society Meeting - 59th Annual General Meeting. 7.15 pm Visitors Welcome	Denham Room Priory Street Centre York YPS
13th November 2007	Ralph McTell - One of the great storytellers, Ralph McTell, is now celebrating 30 years on the road. Known for his virtuoso guitar style, he is primarily a prolific and gifted songwriter. With a style that invites you into a unique world, he weaves a narrative that is both significant and poignant. Ralph made his debut in 1968 with the album 'Eight Frames a Second' and in 1974 the release of 'Streets of London' earned him an Ivor Novello Award. In 1993, Nanci Griffith recorded 'From Clare to Here' on her Grammy Award winning album and in 2002 he was presented with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards	8.00 pm Pocklington Arts Centre
14th November 2007	The Speakers' Corner - Open-mic; Performance; Poetry; Comedy and Spoken Word The Speakers' Corner was formed to offer a platform for spoken word. We believe there is nothing greater than hearing the creativity of others, as well as providing the chance for performers, comedians, poets and dramatists to have their say. 7.30 pm	The Yorkshire Terrier Pub Stonegate The Speakers' Corner
14th November 2007	York Bibliographical Society presentation - ARCHBISHOP TOBIE MATTHEWS: BOOK COLLECTOR by Bernard Barr, Sub-Librarian (retired), York Minster Library	8.00 pm The Fresco Room The Elmbank Hotel York Bibliographical Society
14th November 2007	Behind the Scenes Tours - Senior Guide, Suzanne Dunne will take you on a tour of Harewood's collection and into areas not ususally seen by the public. As well as learning about house-keeping and conservation you will see the private 'Red Staircase', the Print Study Room and in store, the Harewood collection of watercolours including works by Turner and Girtin. 10:00 am - 1:30 pm	Harewoood House
14th November 2007	Scarborough Jazz @ The Cask present - Howard Beaumont Howard will be providing his own beloved Hammond Organ at his Cask performance. He is a major musical highlight in Scarborough with his popular concerts at the Spa Suncourt. Supporting Howard's virtuoso jazz skills will be the outstanding guitarist Gary Gillyett and swinging drummer Lee Adams who is percussionist with the New Spa Orchestra. A memorable evening night is promised with the groovy sounds of this Hammond Trio	The Cask Inn Scarborough Scarborough Jazz
14/15th November 2007	York Concerts - WORLDSCAPE - a Department of Music Practical Project. Worldscape is an exciting new multi-media entertainment which looks at the opportunities and problems created by today’s technology and global communications. Students of the Department of Music are working with award-winning composer Ambrose Field to produce their own creative and personal response to our global information age. Expect the unusual as digital media and acoustic instruments combine in a rich tapestry of adventurous musical pieces created from scratch and refined over five weeks. A set of specially commissioned works for York’s very first laptop-orchestra will also receive their première within the performance. Sponsored by Vicky Cumberland	7.30 pm Jack Lyons Concert Hall UoY York Concerts
15th November 2007	'Observatory open evenings with Martin Lunn' - As the nights draw in, take a closer look at the stars through our 19th century telescope at the York Observatory in the Museum Gardens	6.00 - 8.00 pm Yorkshire Museum
15th November 2007	Candlelight Tour - few of us appreciate today, what it was like to study and live only by the light of a candle. Dining rooms, for example, needed eight candles to illuminate the table, and we will recreate thsi stmosphere throughout Fairfax House (albeit with the help of modern technology, to remove the risk of fire!!). An "illuminating" guided tour with a difference. 7.00 pm	Fairfax House
15th November 2007	riverlines a monthly events programme which brings the best of contemporary writers to York, where they read / perform / discuss their work with an audience of York's residents, students and visitors, presents - Novelist and Poet - Helen Dunmore Helen Dunmore was born in Yorkshire in 1952. After studying English at York University she taught in Finland for two years before publishing her first book. She has worked as a writer, reader, performer and teacher of poetry and Creative Writing. Helen has written many highly successful novels including House of Orphans. In 2007 she has had Glad of These Times, a new poetry collection published by Bloodaxe, her first collection of poetry since Out of the Blue: Poems 1975-2001. The Tide Knot and The Deep, second and third books in the Ingo series for children have been reviewed as been a follow up of Harry Potter	7.30 pm Basement Bar City Screen Coney Street riverlines
15th November 2007	The Black Swan Folk Club present - Cockersdale It is always a pleasure to listen to this marvellous acapella trio. John O'Hagan, Val Marsden and Graham Pirt are excellent singers and their years of working together really show on a varied repertoire of traditional songs, Keith Marsden classics, Pirt originals and the Kipling settings of Peter Bellamy	8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C.
15th November 2007	The Water Babies by Northern Broadsides. Tom, a young chimney sweep, jumps into a cool stream to clean himself. There, he enters a strange and magical underwater world of crotchety lobsters, snobbish salmon and a host of other fantastical creatures. Adults and children alike will be enthralled as Tom travels to the Other-end-of-Nowhere on an unforgettable voyage of discovery teeming with adventure. Five multi talented performers play the story tellers who, with puppetry, mime and live music, come together to conjure the extraordinary world of The Water Babies. Filled with simple yet beautiful theatrical invention, internationally acclaimed Northern Broadsides turn this classic children's fairytale into an enchanting play for all the family	7.00 pm Pocklington Arts Centre
16th November 2007	Farmers Market	Parliament Street York Markets
16th November 2007	Early Music Showcase - Julia Doyle soprano with the Chiaroscuro Quartet and Xacona play Handel - In den angenehmen Büschen J S Bach - Ich esse mit Freuden; Öffne dich Handel - Meine Seele hört im Sehen Beethoven - String Quartet in C minor, op.18 no.4 J D Zelenka - Hipocondrie à 7 concertanti in A ZWV 187 J S Bach - Lobet den Herrn J S Bach - Orchestral Suite no 1 in C Followers of the York Early Music Festival will be delighted to welcome Julia Doyle back after her delightful exposition as La Musica in Radio 3’s Discovering Music appearing with the acclaimed young string players – the Chiaroscuro Quartet – and the award-winning baroque ensemble Xacona – recent winners at the Bruges Festival. Performing works by Handel, JS Bach and Beethoven, these superb young artists are promoted by The King’s Consort education programme – supported by two anonymous donors and Arts Council England’s National Touring Programme	7.30 pm The National Centre for Early Music
16th November 2007	York Astronomical Society lecture - "Stardust" - Dr Monica Grady, from the Open University. YAS is pleased to be welcoming our friend Monica Grady back to talk to us. This is bound to be a popular meeting, so come early to get a good seat. All are welcome	8.00 pm Denham Room Priory Street Centre Y.A.S.
16th November 2007	The British Music Society of York present - The Galliard Wind Ensemble - Kathryn Thomas flute, Owen Dennis oboe, Katherine Spencer clarinet, Helens Simons bassoon and Richard Bayliss horn. With a programme of works by Mozart, Hindesmith, Barber, Holst and Patterson	8.00 pm Jack Lyons Concert Hall UoY BMS York
16th November 2007	Royal Horticultural Society - MASTERCLASS DEMONSTRATIONS AND WALKS 2007 - Winter walk - Take a beautiful Winter Walk with a member of the Garden team; gather ideas on form, colour and scent. These walks and demonstrations are led by experienced members of the gardens staff at Harlow Carr and offer the opportunity to learn more about gardening and gain inspiration for your own garden. They will last 1 – 11/2 hours and will go ahead regardless of the weather, so please come prepared appropriately for the conditions. 2.00 pm	Harlow Carr Garden RHS Harlow Carr
16th November 2007	Autumn Talks in the Courtyard - Join us for a series of evening talks looking at nature and wildlife, held in the new lecture rooms in the Courtyard at Harewood. British Bats - with Treasurer of the West Yorkshire Bat Group, John Gregory. Places are limited and must be booked in advance	6.45 pm Harewood House
16th November 2007	THE EAGLE HAS LANDED by THE FOOLS PROOF THEATRE COMPANY	7.30 pm The Shire Hall Howden Howden Live
16th November 2007	Sowerby Music present - The Cambridge Chamber Consort. This vocal octet, as the name suggests, originated in Cambridge and returns to Sowerby to perform highlights from Handel's Messiah and a second half of lighter repertoire, Directed by Dan Sladden	7.30 pm St. Oswald's Church Sowerby, Thirsk Sowerby Music
16th November 2007	Jez Lowe & the Bad Pennies - Jez Lowe's "Song for Geordie" Tour. Jez & the Bad Pennies are joined by Tyneside singer Benny Graham and young borders fiddler Shona Mooney (BBC Young Tradition winner). Northern scenes provide a visual backdrop	Reeth Memorial Hall Reeth
16/17th November 2007	York Theatre Royal presents Like a Virgin Directed by Gordon Steel This powerful play with music is a hilarious romp through the bubble-gum years of teenage life. Angela and Maxine, two sixteen year olds, attack life with laughter, vibrancy and excitement. Besotted with Madonna they truant from school, form a band, attempt to write pop songs - and with hairbrushes in hand they live out their adolescent dreams of becoming famous. Angela's mother, Viv, is distraught after her husband suddenly leaves her to set up home with another woman. She struggles to come to terms with herself and her daughter's explosive lifestyle. A volatile and loving relationship develops as the two grow to appreciate each other's very different needs. The play erupts into a roller-coaster of emotions as it tackles, hope, sex, driving ambition, despair and most of all love	York Theatre Royal
17th November 2007	Full Farmers' Market - The main principle of the farmers market is that it is local producers selling fresh quality produce direct to local consumers in an atmosphere which promotes dialogue and understanding of food production including environmental and welfare standards. This cuts down food miles and puts money back into the local economy rather than imported goods. The market always offers an extensive range of produce including:- Meat – Yorkshire beef, lamb and pork; chicken, duck, geese, pheasant, partridge, wild game (in season); wild boar; pies, sausages, burgers etc. Vegetables – Fresh vegetables and salads (including organic growers); exotic mushrooms; fresh fruit in season. Bakery – Cakes, scones, quiches, puddings, fruit pies. Other products – Yorkshire cheeses, home made soups, fruit wine, apple juice, organic milk and butter. A fantastic choice of fresh quality local produce at very competitive prices and the benefit of knowing where it's come from and how it's been produced	York Auction Centre Murton Farmers' Market
17th November 2007	Full Bell Peal	9.30 am - 2.30 pm York Minster
17th November 2007	Edwardian-style High Tea & Antique Care - Compare a delicious Edwardian-style high tea with a chance to discover how to clean and care for your antiques at home. 4.30 pm. Booking Essential	Treasurer's House York
17th November 2007	SEVEN THEATRE WORKSHOPS for adults, aged 18+ All welcome - whatever your level of experience or ability! Stanislavski - with Crystal Millard. This workshop introduces some of Stanislavski's approaches to acting, which lead us through a series of steps from his 'system' to enable us to move towards a true creative state on stage. We start with Centering & Intention and move to exploring Focus & Changing Focus, Creativity, Imagining & Observing, Given Circumstances, Playing a Character, Engaging with the Play, Tempo Rhythym and The 'As If'. Crystal Millard is an Actor, Drama Practitioner & Teacher. She trained at The Central School of Speech & Drama and also worked there as a Drama Tutor after graduating. She has worked as an actor in both TV and Theatre and was also the North East regional producer for The National Theatre Shell Connections Festival of Youth Theatre and New Writing in 2005. She currently teaches A Level Drama & Theatre Studies at York College	10.00 am - 4.00 pm Friargate Theatre Theatre Workshops
17th November 2007	York Musical Society (the oldest Musical Society in England) in Concert - Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy 'ELIJAH' with the YMS Choir and Orchestra, and the Choristers of York Minster	7.30 pm The Nave, York Minster Y.M.S.
17th November 2007	In Concert - acoustic band Beneath The Oak are back in action, with support from Sarah Dean (of Soundsphere, in solo mode)	8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green
17th November 2007	A Walk Through Time - Discover more about the landscape of Studley Park and the Abbey grounds on this 2 hour walk. Meet at the Visitor Centre	10.30 am Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens
17th November 2007	Wetherby Races	Wetherby Racecourse
17th November 2007	Piano Recital by Tom Poster Tom Poster’s charismatic performance, personality and technical mastery set him apart as an unforgettable solo artist. By informally introducing each piece, he is renowned for developing a strong rapport with the audience. Tom gained a Double First in music from Kings College Cambridge, where he won all the major prizes for performance, and currently holds a Postgraduate Fellowship at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Subsequently he has won numerous competitions, performed in major venues in this country and abroad, has collaborated with the Endellion, Bronte and Brodsky Quartets and is pianist of the Aronowitz Ensemble. Tonight his programme will include Bach: Prelude and Fugue in C sharp minor; Beethoven: Six Bagatelles, Op.126; Brahms: Capriccios Nos 1 & 2; and Beethoven: Sonata No 32 in C minor	7.30 pm Helmsley Arts Centre
17th November 2007	The Chanticleer Singers present 'Transatlantic Links'. Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Edward Elgar with "From the Bavarian Highlands" and other part songs, as well as by other British composers such as Holst and Finzi. The British part of the programme also includes the popular 'Armed Man' by Karl Jenkins. After the interval, the United States is represented by works by Lauridsen and Eric Whiteacre amongst others. Tickets phone 01653 691804	7.30 pm St Mary's Priory Church Old Malton
17th November 2007	Swåp - Thrilling musical adventures in Anglo-Scandinavian roots’n’reel and song where Swedish polskas & schottis shake hands with jigs & waltzes from all over the British Isles & Ireland! Rave energy and string quartet subtlety by turn from this folk supergroup who were nominated as best group at the BBC Folk Awards	Selby Town Hall
17/18th November 2007	Christmas Craft Fair - 10:30am - 5:00pm daily	Duncombe Park Helmsley
17/18th November 2007	Winter Weekend Opening The tearoom, shop, exhibition (Lest We Forget - Africa's Aids Crisis) and Carlisle Collection will be open from 10.30am - 4pm (last admission 3.30pm). Hall & Gardens are not open	Nunnington Hall
17th November - 6th January 2008	Ice Factor Ice Rink - The Ice Factor, York’s open air ice rink returns for its third successive year. Set against the spectacular backdrop of Clifford’s Tower in the centre of York, and framed by the Castle Museum and the Law Courts, the 600 sq m rink of real ice enjoys one of the most picturesque settings in the country for outdoor skating. The Ice Factor is made all the more festive with York’s biggest Christmas tree, log cabins, theatrical lighting and the oak tree in the centre of the rink sparkling with fairy lights. There is also a public viewing area and a heated skate hire marquee. Selected as one of the Top 10 Christmas Ice Rinks nationwide by The Sun and The Guardian. The Ice Factor is not just an ice rink! The heated rinkside Ice Bar & Café is open to the public with free admission and is glass-fronted so you can watch the fun outside. Offering an extensive menu of hot and cold food and drinks from 10am until 10pm, and with contemporary black and silver décor, the Ice Bar & Café is the hot spot in York for a Christmas drink	Eye of York Ice Factor Ice Rink
18th November 2007	'A Way of Life' Farming Traditions in Yorkshire: Christmas Fair Buy your Christmas presents and decorations early this year from a traditional Yorkshire craft fair. Complete with woodland crafts, ceramics, jewellery, fresh produce, preserves, cards, gifts and much more! 11.00 am - 4.00 pm	Yorkshire Museum of Farming
18th November 2007	Red Kite Walks - Red Kites were released on the Harewood Estate in 1999 as part of a UK conservation initiative. Today the population of these birds in this area has soared to over a hundred. Harewood's Science Education Officer, Marie Bowness will walk us through the Harewood Estate, keeping our eyes on the sky for these incredibly striking birds. Places are limited so please book in advance	10.00 am Harewood House
18th November 2007	Ryedale Folk Museum Open Day - come and see behind the scenes... meet the staff... see our stores... a warts and all look at 'your' museum behind the scenes. Learn how to store that wedding dress and those old family photographs	Ryedale Folk Museum
18th November 2007	Winter Abbey Tours - Join a free tour to discover fascinating facts and stories about the Abbey and monks	1.30 pm Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens
18th November 2007	Reform Theatre presents: Like a Virgin by Gordon Steel. This powerful play with music is a romp through the bubble-gum years of teenage life. Angela and Maxine, both sixteen, attack life with laughter and excitement. Besotted with Madonna they truant from school, form a band, attempt to write songs - and live out their adolescent dreams of becoming famous. Meanwhile Angela’s mother Viv is distraught after her husband leaves her for another woman. She struggles to come to terms with herself and her daughter. A volatile but loving relationship develops as the two grow to appreciate each other’s different needs: hope, sex, ambition, despair and most of all love.	7.30 pm Helmsley Arts Centre
18th November 2007	Jez Lowe & the Bad Pennies - Jez Lowe's "Song for Geordie" Tour. Jez & the Bad Pennies are joined by Tyneside singer Benny Graham and young borders fiddler Shona Mooney (BBC Young Tradition winner). Northern scenes provide a visual backdrop. Phone for details 01423 339168	Sheriff Hutton Village Hall, near York
18th November 2007	THE DAVID BARTON TRIO AND THE EAST RIDING YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA	7.30 pm The Shire Hall Howden Howden Live
18th November 2007	Los Pacaminos featuring Paul Young os Pacaminos are a band you can absolutely count on for a great night out! While the name may mean little (as yet) to music lovers, at least one member of this highly respected group will be very familiar. The Tex-Mex outfit is led by one of the UK’s finest and best loved vocalists - Paul Young. Paul is not the only luminary in the seven piece band, however. Some of the best musicians in the business have teamed up to present the incendiary mix of Tex-Mex classics, Spanish songs and original material that make up the music of Los Pacaminos	8.00 pm Pocklington Arts Centre
18th November - 23rd December 2007	Sam Hall Exhibition and Christmas Exhibition - Sam Hall St. Ives based ceramicist, produces lareg-scale dramatic pots which take weeks to decorate; their surfaces are heavily painted, with contemplative edges offering up layers of maening and personal significance. Christmas Exhibition - Mixed exhibition, including work from - Bren Head ; Katrin Moye ; RAMP ; Abbott and Ellwood ; Linda Combi ; Andrew Wicks ; Peter Hayes ; Susan Evans ; Carolyn Genders ; Jane Blackman ; Debbie Loane ; Peter Hicks and more...	Lund Gallery nr Easingwold Lund Gallery
19th November 2007	University of York Free Public Lectures - Inaugral Lecture 'Realistic fantasy: the aesthetics and poetics of working lives' by Professor Steve Linstead, York Management School. 5.30 pm	Room P/L001 Physics Department UoY UoY Public Lectures
19th November 2007	Behind the Scenes Days - Have you ever wondered who keeps Harewood House spotlessly clean? What are all the rooms used for now? Where is the main staircase? Building on our enormously successful 'Behind the Scenes' tours during the season, we are delighted to offer a glimpse into the workings of Harewood when the House is closed. Our Senior Guides will take you on a tour of Harewood's collection and into areas not ususally seen by the public including the corridors below stairs and the room where the House Steward Samuel Popplewell kept the accounts over 200 years ago. As well as learning about house-keeping with our expert Housekeepers, House Florist Gillian Gill will speak about arranging the beautiful flowers adorning many of Harewood's rooms. Danny Beecham, Personal Chef to the Earl and Countess of Harewood will demonstrate and prepare lunch which will be served in the State Dining Room. Places are limited and must be booked in advance	10.00 am Harewood House
20th November 2007	University of York Free Public Lectures - Theme "The well-being of children in the 21st century" - this evening's lecture 'Children and health' by Professor Brian Ferguson, Yorkshire Humber Public Health Observatory The health of our children is an increasing concern for parents and policy makers alike. Childhood obesity, smoking, binge drinking, teenage pregnancy and other serious health risks are constantly in the news. In this lecture, the health of children in England, and links between health and other contributors to the well-being of children will be explored. 6.30 pm	Room P/L001 Physics Department UoY UoY Public Lectures
20th November 2007	York St John University's Town & Gown lecture series - The series aims to welcome our local community, as well as guests from further afield, through our city centre doors to experience presentations on a range of themes including Education, Literature, Religion & Theology, History, Business, Health and International issues. Education: Ideals or Institutions? - The perennial tension A lecture supported by the Association of the Colleges of Ripon & York St John to be given by Professor Gordon McGregor, Honorary Fellow, Former Principal of York St John University and Honorary Visiting Professor of Oxford Brooks University. Education is founded on human idealism but has been expressed through institutions which can then become ends in themselves so that loyalty to ‘college’ becomes more important than the ideals which founded it. Based on fifty years of experience in England, Uganda and Zambia, Professor McGregor will illustrate this theme, explore the faculty of ‘compulsory education’ and suggest ways forward to gradually ease away potential damaging tension. Professor McGregor has published 11 books on education and is working on his twelfth publication. Free lecture, entrance by ticket only - see web-site for details	6.30 pm Fountains Lecture Theatre York St John University Town & Gown Lecture Series
20th November 2007	Yorkshire Philosophical Society Lecture Programme - General theme for the year: "Controversy and Risk." This evening - Illuminating the Dark Ages - the Contribution of Islam to Science and Technology. A Lecture by Prof Mohamed El Gomati, The Foundation for Science, Technology & Civilisation. 7.30 pm. Contact 01904 656713 for further details	Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum Gardens Yorkshire Philosophical Society
20th November 2007	Playreading: The Zeal of Thy House by Dorothy L. Sayers. In the context of the rebuilding of the choir of Canterbury Cathedral in the year 1174, the play explores the theology of work – a very topical subject in these present times. The mighty Archangels look on – giving their commentary and transmitting divine judgement on human affairs. With Lastingham Benefice Choir Scenes 1 & 2 this week, Scenes 3 & 4 on 27th November	Lastingham Church
20-22nd November 2007	York Theatre Royal presents Dirty Kissing Written by Michael Wicherek A kiss can be the beginning…and the end. Box Clever present an explosive adventure about six people from different ends of Europe who get tangled up in a dangerous underworld of drugs, crime and revenge. Scott wants power. Arun wants a quiet life. Dad wants another fix. Shaz wants Abi. Abi wants Ion. And Ion wants revenge. But what you want isn’t always what you get	York Theatre Royal
21st November 2007	Curator's Lunchtime Talk - Spotlight on Slipware Helen Walsh, assistant cutaror of decorative arts, talks about the contemporary and traditional slipware on display. Free lecture. 12.30 pm	York Art Gallery
21st November 2007	York Concerts - NORTHERN SINFONIA with Bradley Creswick violin and Yannick Nézet-Séguin conductor play JS Bach arr. Stravinsky - Preludes and Fugue JS Bach - Suite in B minor BWV 1067 JS Bach - Violin Concerto in A minor BWV 1041 Rameau - Suite from Les Indes Galantes This programme presents Baroque music played on modern instruments with Bradley Creswick, the orchestra’s leader and a respected Bach interpreter, as soloist in Bach’s first violin concerto. This autumn the young Canadian conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin succeeds Valery Gergiev as Music Director of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra. He has been a huge success in the UK since his London debut in 2006. ‘A conductor with not only the self-confidence and virtuosity that speaks of a maestro in the making, but also with a highly individual approach to the music.’ The Guardian	7.30 pm Jack Lyons Concert Hall UoY York Concerts
21st November 2007	Behind the Scenes Tours - Senior Guide, Suzanne Dunne will take you on a tour of Harewood's collection and into areas not ususally seen by the public. As well as learning about house-keeping and conservation you will see the private 'Red Staircase', the Print Study Room and in store, the Harewood collection of watercolours including works by Turner and Girtin. 10:00 am - 1:30 pm	Harewoood House
21st November 2007	Like A Virgin by Gordon Steele Gordon Steel's Like A Virgin was orginially commissioned and performed by John Godber's Hull Truck Theatre in 1995. Like a Virgin is a romp through the bubblegum years of teenage life. The action follows Angela and Maxine, besotted Madonna fans who dream of copying their idol's success. Moving and often very hilarious, the show is an emotional roller-coaster ride through hope, sex, ambition, despair, and - most of all - love. This is touching piece of realism that will strike a chord in everyone's heart, be sure to take a spare hanky or several	7.30 pm Pocklington Arts Centre
21st November 2007	Scarborough Jazz @ The Cask present - Killer Shrimp Killer Shrimp is a new project co led by Damon Brown (Trumpet and Flugelhorn/ Vocals/ Composer) and Ed Jones (Soprano and Tenor Saxophones/ Bass Clarinet/ Composer). Their debut album 'Sincerely Whatever' was highly acclaimed and followed with a hugely successful 21 date UK tour. British jazz stars Ben Hazleton (Double Bass) and Troy Miller (Drums) complete the quartet. ' … Two of the most fluent and forceful players in Europe, trumpeter Damon Brown and tenorist Ed Jones excel themselves in this impressive new quartet.' Jack Massaraik (Evening Standard).	The Cask Inn Scarborough Scarborough Jazz
22nd November 2007	University of York Free Public Lectures - The Aylmer Lecture 'Death and the maiden in Chaucer's England' by Professor Judith Bennett, University of Southern California. 5.30 pm	Room V/045 Vanbrugh College UoY UoY Public Lectures
22nd November 2007	'Observatory open evenings with Martin Lunn' - As the nights draw in, take a closer look at the stars through our 19th century telescope at the York Observatory in the Museum Gardens	6.00 - 8.00 pm Yorkshire Museum
22nd November 2007	Wines for Christmas - A wine tasting with Terry Herbert followed by a seasonal Tapas style buffet. 7.30 pm	Bedern Hall
22nd November 2007	Wine and Food Evening - a five course dinner with different wines for each course, with guest author and wine traveller Dominic Rippon. Hear fascinating tales of Dominic's wine-tour, of estates in France’s northern most regions, told by him in little interludes between courses, whilst sampling the wines themselves, each personally selected by Dominic as mentioned in his book. The wines themselves introduced briefly by Nick Walne - Snr wine buyer with Playford Ros, our key wine suppliers. 7.30 pm. Phone 01904 625082 for details	The Dean Court Hotel
22nd November 2007	The Black Swan Folk Club present - A New Roots Young Folk Double Bill - Katriona Gilmore & Jamie Roberts / The Young 'Uns A showcase for two of the winning acts at this year's New Roots competition. The Young 'Uns from Teesside are a male trio who specialise in robustly sung acapella versions of traditional and self-penned songs, while Kat & Jamie we already know as amazingly talented young musicians on fiddle and guitar/voice respectively, with a largely original repertoire of songs and instrumentals. We also have a “guest” MC tonight, Tom Bliss, one of the competition judges	8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C.
22nd November 2007	Oysterband - Once the bad boys of folk and rock, Oysterband have grown over the past five years into the role of musical custodians and godfathers of folk and remain a cutting antidote to the blandness of so much contemporary music and are without doubt one of Britain’s finest live acts. “No other folk-rock band has the magnetism and verve of the Oysters live” Daily Telegraph	8.00 pm Pocklington Arts Centre
23rd November 2007	'Polar Bear' in concert - Sebastian Rochford drums PeteWareham, Mark Lockheart tenor saxophones Tom Herbert bass and Leafcutter John electronics Polar Bear's raw-boned, dramatic music mixes jazz with an electronic soundscape and a punk sensibility, underpinned by break-beat and rock rhythms. Combined with their compelling contrapuntal melodies and driving energy it's a sound that has already won them critical acclaim and a devoted audience. Sebastian Rochford was winner of the 'Rising Star' award at the 2004 BBC Jazz Awards	7.30 pm The National Centre for Early Music
23rd November 2007	The Eduardo Niebla Experience - Spanish guitarist and composer Eduardo Niebla takes to the stage with his internationally acclaimed guitar duo. Accompanied by Carl Herring, Eduardo performs a dazzling repertoire of flamenco jazz. Passion, verve and fleet fingered virtuosity from one of the most potent forces in flamenco jazz fusion	Selby Town Hall
23rd November 2007	HULL BLOKES - "The Best Of"	7.30 pm The Shire Hall Howden Howden Live
23-25th November 2007	Children's Fayre - Toys, Sweets and Games Galore	Parliament Street York Markets
23-25th November 2007	Jazz: Instantaneous - We are delighted to welcome back William Ellis, one of the World’s leading jazz photographers with classic black and white images of jazz greats performing in Europe, Africa and The Americas. This exhibition can be viewed before and after concerts	The National Centre for Early Music
23-25th November 2007	Harewood Christmas Craft Fair - A chance to buy those individual Christmas Gifts away from the hustle and bustle of town. The traditional Christmas Craft Fair makes a welcome return to Harewood. A perfect place to buy those unusual, handcrafted gifts	Harewood House
24th November 2007	York Community Archaeology Project Study Day - Using HANER the York City Historic Environment Register with John Oxley. The study day programme for 2007-08 is designed to appeal to a wide range of people interested in studying their local historic landscape. Contact the Community Archaeologist, on 01904 663020	York Archaeology
24th November 2007	'St Nicholas Tour' - a fascinating Yuletide look in York Minster at the life and legends of St Nicholas - the origin of Santa Claus	10.30 am YorkWalk
24th November 2007	Yorkshire Philosophical Society Lecture Programme - General theme for the year: "Controversy and Risk." This afternoon - Debate on Climate Change. 2.30 pm. Contact 01904 656713 for further details	Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum Gardens Yorkshire Philosophical Society
24th November 2007	'Acoustic Triangle' in concert - Malcolm Creese double bass, Tim Garland saxophones, bass clarient and Gwilym Simcock piano, french horn. Acoustic Triangle is a unique trio performing highly innovative un-amplified music. All three players are widely admired as world-class jazz soloists and have signficant backgrounds in European classical music. Their unique blend of melodic jazz, classical and folk styles from around the world is both virtuosic and serenley beautiful. 'Adventurous, eclectic, frequently breathtaking. three undisputed masters of the game." The Guardian	7.30 pm The National Centre for Early Music
24th November 2007	The Chapter House Choir present 'England's Glory' Join us for some of the gems of Twentieth Century choral music, including Vaughan Williams brilliant Mass in G minor, written in 1921 for Gustav Holst, and Finzi's kaleidoscopic festival anthem. Vaughan Williams - Mass in G Minor Finzi - Lo, the Full Final Sacrifice Britten - Hymn to St Cecilia	8.00 pm York Minster The Chapter House Choir
24th November 2007	In Concert - “New Singers, New Songs” with members of the York Songwriters Circle, including Stan Graham, Belle Union, Paul Ryan, Tim Pheby, John Storey, Maggie Allred, Ruby Paul and many others	8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green
24th November 2007	New Mill Male Voice Choir with Elizabeth Hambleton: director Anne Levitt: accompanist and Alison Dempster: flute The choir began in 1991when twelve singers gathered at a local hostelry. Two years later, with three times the number, they performed as part of the World Choir at Cardiff Arms Park with Shirley Bassey. Since then they have sung twice at the Royal Albert Hall and in the Sheffield Arena, all for Yorkshire Cancer Research, and have toured in Italy, Czech Republic, Spain and Poland. Their third CD was published in 2005	7.30 pm Helmsley Arts Centre
24th November 2007	The Magical History Tour - Step this way for the journey of a lifetime to the locations of the Beatles legends - all of the times and places every Beatles fan longs to have witnessed from St. Peter's church where John first met Paul 50 years ago to the roof of the Apple Building. A fabulous mix of Beatles classics from the famous to that one you haven't heard in ages!	Selby Town Hall
24th November 2007	TONY McPHEE with support, Delta	7.30 pm The Shire Hall Howden Howden Live
24th November 2007	The Shed present - Theo Travis' Double Talk Described on BBC Radio 2 as "One of the very best young tenor saxophonists of this or any other jazz generation in Britain", Theo has appeared on over 75 albums and played at Ronnie Scott's in London over 70 times. He has worked with Soft Machine Legacy, Robert Fripp, David Sylvian, Anja Garbarek, John Etheridge, Gong and Michael Garrick. Theo Travis' Double Talk features the soulful hammond organ of Pete Whittaker, the soaring guitar of Mike Outram and the subtle drumming and percussion of Roy Dodds. Melodic and bluesy, incorporating multi-layers of saxes and flutes improvised live, his tenor sound is both tender and expressive. "Propulsive modal jazz... mixed with Brian Eno-ish ambient soundscapes, late era Miles Davis grooves and freaky, highly textured psychedelic wig-outs" Time Out	8.00 pm Hovingham Village Hall The Shed
24/25th November 2007	An Old Time Christmas - Come and join us for a weekend of festive fun and seasonal frolics for all the family! Celebrate Christmas in style with special events aplenty, including musical mayhem with puppets, traditional clowning and circus skills topped off nicely with the sound of Christmas carols from the York Railway Institute Brass Band and the smell of mince pies and mulled wine. Santa will be making a guest appearance at 15:30 each day, and events run from 10:45 -16:30 daily	National Railway Museum
24/25th November 2007	Fine Art Women. Four established female artists exhibit a variety of affordable art, including ceramics, paintings, jewellery, and textiles. Admission free	The Chapel York Cemetery
24/25th November 2007	Arts & Crafts Fair - an extensive range of crafts, original artists and painting demonstrations. 10.00 am - 5.00 pm. Phone 01423 545377 for details	St William's College adjacent to York Minster
24/25th November 2007	Winter Weekend Opening The tearoom, shop, exhibition (Lest We Forget - Africa's Aids Crisis) and Carlisle Collection will be open from 10.30am - 4pm (last admission 3.30pm) PLUS Craft Stalls at Nunnington - an opportunity for some Christmas shoping with a range of quality craft stalls. Hall & Gardens are not open	Nunnington Hall
24/25th November 2007	A Medieval Christmas - Kick-start your festive spirit with this exciting look at how Christmas was celebrated in centuries past with Heuristics. What are the origins of Yuletide traditions? Plenty of fun and some new ideas for the whole family. Plus a chance to buy a range of unique seasonal gifts. Shows at 11.00 am & 1.30 pm	Helmsley Castle
24/25th November 2007	Christmas Shopping Weekend & Reindeer trail for Children - While grown ups are busy buying Christmas gifts, exclusive to English Heritage at a special 10% discount, or tucking into mince pies and mead, children can have some festive fun seeking out our playful reindeers who are hiding around the site From 10.00 am	Rievaulx Abbey
24/25th November 2007	Christmas Shopping Weekend & Reindeer trail for Children - While grown ups are busy buying Christmas gifts, exclusive to English Heritage at a special 10% discount, or tucking into mince pies and mead, children can have some festive fun seeking out our playful reindeers who are hiding around the site From 10.00 am	Whitby Abbey
24th November - 16th December 2007	Castle Howard will be opening for Christmas in 2007, the Howard family will be welcoming visitors to experience the magic of their Christmas at Castle Howard. The house will be adorned with the Howard family’s own decorations and traditional fresh foliage displays. Friendly guides will be located throughout the house to share tales of Christmas past and present, as visitors move between decorated rooms lit by flickering candles and cosy fires. The Hon. Simon Howard said, “We are delighted to be opening our home for visitors this Christmas, for only the second time. My wife and I had great fun decorating the trees and rooms last year, and we’re looking forward to getting our family decorations out once again and adding new surprises for visitors!” People will also be able to visit Castle Howard’s award-winning Farm Shop, which sells a wide range of seasonal, local food, including Bronze turkeys and Castle Howard Aberdeen Angus beef. The Plant Centre will sell estate-grown Christmas trees and hand-made wreaths. During the weekends Father Christmas will be in his grotto and festive entertainment will take place in the Stable Courtyard	Castle Howard
25th November 2007	York Dolls House and Miniatures Fair - over 100 specialist exhibitors, with a new workshop. 10.00 am - 4.00 pm. Phone 01778 391123 for details	York Racecourse
25th November 2007	Decorative Arts Tour - John Carr in York - a connoisseur visit to York's finest Georgian townhouse, Fairfax House, followed by a short walking tour to look at other Carr buildings nearby. John Carr was the only provincial architect elected to the exclusive Architects' Club in 1791. His designs were admired nationally and influenced the work of authorities such as Sir William Chambers and the Adam brothers. 12.30 pm	Fairfax House
25th November 2007	Liane Carroll in concert - Voted Best Female UK Singer at the 2007 Ronnie Scott Jazz Awards and winner of the BBC Jazz Award for Best Vocalist in 2005, Liane is one of the finest jazz talents - a truly original passionate and virtuosic pianist and vocalist. 'Utterly Brilliant' Time Out	4.00 pm The National Centre for Early Music
25th November 2007	Tatenda - Michelle O Rourke vocals Tim Wells trumpet Jonathan Sims Flugal Raphael Clarkson and Dan Chadwick trombone Duncan Eagles and Jin Theriault saxophones Maria Leach baritone saxophone Philip Merriman piano Ed Babar bass Simon Roth drums Dave Morecroft percussion, vibes Making their second appearance at the NCEM’s jazz weekend,Tatenda return with even more musicians who represent the York University Jazz Band.The musicians are influenced by a range of different musical styles, incorporating Latin, Funk, Drum & Bass, contemporary jazz and improvisation. Expect to hear original compositions as well as arrangements by band members	8.00 pm The National Centre for Early Music
25th November 2007	Tony Benn & Roy Bailey - The Writing on the Wall. An Anthology of Dissent In Words & Music in this witty, perceptive and thought-provoking two-man daytime show of songs and stories featuring hugely popular folk singer Roy Bailey and retired MP, Tony Benn, one of the most colourful public figures of the past fifty years. Tony tells stories of public resistance to the political will dating back to the earliest days of British democracy, while Roy and his guitar punctuate the show with musical illustrations from his unique repertoire of songs. This acclaimed show developed from Tony’s writings for his book and Roy’s four decades as a folk singer. They have performed at the Celtic Connections festival in the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, the Hay on Wye Literary Festival, the Purcell Rooms on the South Bank and received a standing ovation from 8,000 people at the Cambridge Folk Festival. They also won the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Live Act. “Roy’s singing is as powerful and moving as anything I’ve heard by The Clash” Billy Bragg “What comes across most strongly is their idealism, their principles, their sincerity, their love for what they do and audiences sense this immediately.” The Scotsman	1.30 pm Pocklington Arts Centre
25th November 2007	Winter Abbey Tours - Join a free tour to discover fascinating facts and stories about the Abbey and monks	1.30 pm Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens
25th November 2007	Cannon & Ball - Cannon and Ball are one of Britain’s funniest and most successful double acts. In a career spanning over 38 years they have a string of honours that puts them amongst the all-time greats of Show Business. The duo had their own television programme for 12 years, guested on all the major chat shows including Parkinson, Wogan, Des O’Connor and Sunday Night at the Palladium, played the Dominion Theatre in London for six weeks, and, for the first time ever, every seat was sold before the show opened, they later played the London Palladium and broke all box office records and created the highest box office takings in the history of the theatre	7.30 pm Pocklington Arts Centre
25th November 2007	Illustrated Talk - 'Dog Days, Lion Nights' by Ben Osborne This show follows two filming expeditions to northern Botswana for the BBC natural history series Planet Earth: the first was to the spectacular Okavango Delta and involved filming African hunting dogs and other wildlife. The second was to Savuti, a savannah region where life gets extremely tough in the dry season. Many animals move out at this time of year but the elephants stay. So does a pride of 30 lions. Elephants can dominate lions in the daytime but things change after dark when a lion pride of this size becomes a serious threat. Audio-visual sequences, featuring music by the Soweto String Quartet, celebrate the stunning wildlife and landscapes of the Okavango Delta and provide a close-up view of the animals which struggle to survive in the desiccated landscape of Savuti Marsh	7.30 pm Helmsley Arts Centre
25th November 2007	Jez Lowe & the Bad Pennies - Jez Lowe's "Song for Geordie" Tour. Jez & the Bad Pennies are joined by Tyneside singer Benny Graham and young borders fiddler Shona Mooney (BBC Young Tradition winner). Northern scenes provide a visual backdrop. Phone for details 01947 603475	Whitby Coliseum
26th November - 19th December 2007	Exhibitions in the Gallery - Mangle Press Christmas Prints	Ryedale Folk Museum
27th November 2007	"Listening to Our Inner Voice" a talk by Rev. Margaret Kirk. Phone 01845 574542 for details	The Unitarian Chapel St Saviourgate
27th November 2007	University of York Free Public Lectures - Theme "The well-being of children in the 21st century" - this evening's lecture 'Parents living apart: family change and the well-being of children' by Professor Kathleen Kiernan, Department of Social Policy and Social Work Increases in childbearing outside of marriage, cohabitation and parental separation coupled with declines in marriage and re-marriage has translated into more diverse and complex living arrangements for UK children. In this lecture some of the implications of these developments for the lives and well-being of children will be examined. 6.30 pm	Room P/L001 Physics Department UoY UoY Public Lectures
27th November 2007	SEVEN THEATRE WORKSHOPS for adults, aged 18+ All welcome - whatever your level of experience or ability! MIME - with Tom Jackson. Ever wondered how mime artists create those visual illusions so convincingly? Ever fancied trying yourself? Here's a workshop devoted solely to the skills of mime technique; fixed point, tac, body echo, stage movement and more! No prior skills are needed, just an enthusiasm to learn. The workshop will be structured from the basics through to the more challenging aspects of creating a mime, either solo or group piece. It's fun, but not difficult and you'll be amazed at how quickly you pick it up. The workshop will be taught by Tom Jackson, who has over 20 years of experience in teaching and performing mime, and has been involved with Riding Lights as a workshop facilitator for Riding Lights Youth Theatre over the past four years	7.00 - 9.30 pm Friargate Theatre Theatre Workshops
27th November 2007	Playreading: The Zeal of Thy House by Dorothy L. Sayers. In the context of the rebuilding of the choir of Canterbury Cathedral in the year 1174, the play explores the theology of work – a very topical subject in these present times. The mighty Archangels look on – giving their commentary and transmitting divine judgement on human affairs. With Lastingham Benefice Choir Scenes 3 & 4 following the initial reading on 20th	Lastingham Church
27th November 2007	Royal Horticultural Society event - Late Night Shopping evening for RHS Members only. A glittery winter wonderland of Christmas present ideas with free parking and festive treats including food tastings. To 8.00 pm	Harlow Carr Garden RHS Harlow Carr
27-29th November 2007	Wreath Making Workshops with Harewood's House Florist - Award winning Florist, Gillian Gill, leads this day in which you will make your own Christmas wreath to take home. All workshops include the tools and materials you will need. Places are limited so please book in advance	Harewood House
27th November - 1st December 2007	York Theatre Royal presents Jane Bond Written by Maggie Fox and Sue Ryding You’ll be shaken and stirred as award-wining comedy duo Maggie Fox and Sue Ryding get into Bondage in this pacey pastiche as refreshing as a twist of lemon in a bone-dry Martini. Jane has her work/life balance sorted, juggling being a supermum with her role as Commander Jane Bond, fighting the forces of evil armed only with a clutch bag packed with girly gadgets – her compact a miniature satellite dish, her perfume spray a truth drug, and her lipstick a pop-up helicopter. Oh, and going blonde helped too. Miss Moneypenny’s gone decimal, but do look out for the gorgeous Bunny Galore, and in a LipService first, a stunt man, who doubles unconvincingly as Jane in drag to do manly stuff while Maggie pops out to give the kids their tea. Jane Bond is suitable for family audiences	York Theatre Royal
27th November - 1st December 2007	York Theatre Royal presents Agamemmon Written by Aeschylus. Directed by Lisa Blair. Translated by Steven Berkoff Aeschylus' classic Greek tragedy is a timeless portrayal of conflict, lust and possession. The play follows the fate of Agamemnon's war against Troy and the struggle with its deadly consequences. This is free and modern translation by Steven Berkoff, brings alive these central themes, creating an increasingly relevant commentary on our time	York Theatre Royal
28th November 2007	Institute of Railway Studies and Transport History workshop - "RAILWAY IMPERIALISM AND ITS AFTERMATH" with presentations by Stuart Sweeney (University of Oxford) 'Military railways in India 1875-1914: off balance sheet globalization' and Robert Howes (King's College, London) 'Brazilian railways: government ownership in historical perspective'	2.00 pm Yorkshire Rail Academy at the National Railway Museum IRS & TH
28th November 2007	York Concerts - UNIVERSITY CHAMBER CHOIR with Daniel Edgar, Nia Lewis violins Daniel Shilladay, Alan George violas Tim Smedley cello and Peter Seymour conductor play The North German Baroque - Cantatas, motets and instrumental music by Buxtehude and the Bach family There was a strong tradition of music teaching within the Bach family and the important musical influences on the young JS Bach came from his uncles, cousins and brothers, as well as from the famous composer and organist Dieterich Buxtehude – the story of the 20 year-old Bach walking 200 miles to hear the older composer is well known. This programme explores these influences on both vocal and instrumental chamber music	7.30 pm Jack Lyons Concert Hall UoY York Concerts
28th November 2007	Town and Country excursions (two separate events) - - Christmas Shopping Trip to Northallerton, with connecting bus from Leeming Bar to Northallerton (09.35 train from Redmire to Leeming Bar; return on 15.35 train from Leeming Bar) - Guided walks special with festive lunch at Aysgarth Visitor Centre (08.35 from Leeming Bar to Redmire; return on 16.35 from Redmire to Leeming Bar) BOOKING ESSENTIAL: RING 08454 50 54 74	Wensleydale Railway
28th November 2007	Behind the Scenes Tours - Senior Guide, Suzanne Dunne will take you on a tour of Harewood's collection and into areas not ususally seen by the public. As well as learning about house-keeping and conservation you will see the private 'Red Staircase', the Print Study Room and in store, the Harewood collection of watercolours including works by Turner and Girtin. 10:00 am - 1:30 pm	Harewoood House
28th November 2007	Wetherby Races	Wetherby Racecourse
28th November 2007	Rachel Unthank & The Winterset - The BAIRNS Album Tour. Dancing down the leftfield and singing in their own lilting Geordie accents, Rachel Unthank & The Winterset make friends of staunch tradition and sonic adventure. The all-girl Northumbrian quartet have courted the mainstream without diluting their folk music, luring fans as disparate as Phil Jupitus, Kate Rusby and Stuart Maconie. Fearless, peerless and wholeheartedly brave, they do the North-East proud with the honesty and imagination they bring to its traditions. Also don’t rule out charming interpretations of songs by the likes of Antony & The Johnsons, Robert Wyatt and Bonnie Prince Billy. Austere and glacial on record, Rachel & co. are conversely known for their warmth and humour on stage. The tour promotes audacious new album The Bairns: follow-up to debut album Cruel Sister; Mojo Magazine Folk Album of the Year 2005. Other awards include Live Performance of the Year 2006 Cambridge Folk Festival. “Just beautiful, beautiful music.” Phil Jupitus, BBC 6 Music	8.00 pm Pocklington Arts Centre
28th November 2007	Scarborough Jazz @ The Cask present - Sara Littlefield Sara Littlefield came from a musical upbringing being greatly influenced by her father who was a great pianist. She studied tenor saxophone with Don Rendell, Tim Garland and Julian Siegel. Sara has performed in many of the London venues and jazz festivals across the country. Her influences include Dewey Redman, Keith Jarrett, Joe Lovano and Sonny Rollins	The Cask Inn Scarborough Scarborough Jazz
29th November 2007	'Observatory open evenings with Martin Lunn' - As the nights draw in, take a closer look at the stars through our 19th century telescope at the York Observatory in the Museum Gardens	6.00 - 8.00 pm Yorkshire Museum
29th November 2007	The Black Swan Folk Club present - Singers & Musicians Night - All acoustic performers are made welcome, and listeners besides, at our popular Open House session. The more the merrier, so do come along	8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C.
29th November 2007	'Deck the Halls, Christmas at Skeldale House' - Come along to our special festive talk and handling session. Find out more about our current exhibition, Christmas traditions and have a special guided tour of the Skeldale House with Rosie Page. Learn all about the Herriot family Christmas and hear Rosie's special memories in the home she grew up in. Booking Essential. 4.00 - 6.00 pm	World of James Herriot Thirsk
29th November 2007	Rockaria - A tribute to ELO After their stunning sell-out gig here last year, Rockaria’s ELO experience is back! Some of the finest musicians in the country come together to reproduce the fantastic sound of The Electric Light Orchestra and the music of Jeff Lynne. All the classic songs are here: Mr Blue Sky, Sweet Talking Woman, Evil Woman, Turn to Stone, Confusion, Don't Bring Me Down and many more. The very best of ‘70s and ‘80s rock!	7.30 pm Helmsley Arts Centre
29th November 2007	Mirth Control Comedy Club Featuring Patrick Monahan plus guests Patrick started off on the glamorous Irish/Iranian/Geordie stand-up circuit where he developed his chatty & friendly, story telling style, Patrick is now a regular on the UK comedy circuit, playing venues such as the Comedy Store & Jongleurs. "He moves around the stage like a boxer working a ring, covering all angles and staying light on his feet. He is a walking advert for world harmony. Hearts will be broken, socks will be laughed off." The Scottish Herald	8.00 pm Pocklington Arts Centre
29th November - 2nd December 2007	St Nicholas Fayre - citywide markets both open-air and within historic buildings. The Fayre offers a range of markets specialising in gifts, crafts, and the very best in local farm produce. The city comes alive with bustling stalls, carol singers and buskers, just at the right time to get you in the spirit for Christmas. The magnificent medieval townhouse, Barley Hall, presents a special medieval market with live crafting, mulled wine and costumed traders. St William's College houses an arts and crafts market for fine hand-made items not to be found in the shops. Outdoor stalls are located in St Sampson's Square, Parliament Street, Newgate Market and Coppergate square	St Nicholas Fayre
29th November - 2nd December 2007	St Nicholas Fayre Medieval Market - Medieval traders selling their crafts and wares, brilliant living history and a great place for unique presents! Plus our medieval bar selling traditional ales and wines	Barley Hall
29th November 2007 - 5th January 2008	'Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs' Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho - it's off to Harrogate we go.... for Harrogate Theatre's truly traditional pantomime for 2007/08. Booking is now open for this year's pantomime - so be sure to book early to get your favourite seats! Tickets are already selling fast. "A perfect life-enhancing pantomime" The Guardian on Sleeping Beauty 2006	Harrogate Theatre
30th November 2007	'Choccy & Sweetie Tour' - York has played a big part in pleasing the sweet tooth. Hear the history of Terrys, Rowntrees & Cravens. See sweets being made, and taste some delicious samples!	10.30 am & 2.00 pm YorkWalk
30th November 2007	SEVEN THEATRE WORKSHOPS for adults, aged 18+ All welcome - whatever your level of experience or ability! OPERA - with Richard Strivens. An evening to involve your whole body in your singing. By linking the aural and the visual: we will be taking the notes off the page and playing with the music. From exercises to take home to refresh your singing, to workshop games and developing characters from the music. Discover what we do when we reach our boundaries! We shall be making singing easier through movement, ending the session with an imaginative interpretation of the session's chosen piece of music. Come for some laughter, fun and serious music-making. Richard Strivens is a freelance singer and vocal animateur	7.00 - 10.00 pm Friargate Theatre Theatre Workshops
30th November 2007	Floral Workshop - Led by Caroline Harvey formerly of the Constance Spry Flower School. Please bring aprons, scissors, note book, pen and packed lunch, and, if possible, a small amount of plant material. Festive Wreaths and Garlands - Talk and Workshop on making Christmas decorations. Booking essential	10.00 am - 4.00 pm Kiplin Hall Scorton
30th November 2007	Autumn Talks in the Courtyard - Join us for a series of evening talks looking at nature and wildlife, held in the new lecture rooms in the Courtyard at Harewood. A Gardener in China - with Harewood's Head Gardener, Trevor Nicholson. Places are limited and must be booked in advance	6.45 pm Harewood House
30th November 2007	St. Nicholas - A jaded theatre critic steps beyond the pale and falls for a beautiful young actress in one of the shows he is reviewing. There follows a story of seduction, entrapment and blood which finds him caught up in a coven of modern day vampires. A funny, chilling and supernatural tale from Conor McPherson – one of the greatest playwrights of his generation	Selby Town Hall
30th November/ 1st December 2007	Accessible Arts Christmas Review - Accessible Arts’ unique singing and signing choir Hands & Voices celebrates its 10 year anniversary combining all the usual musical and multimedia madness. 30th Nov. - 7.30 pm; 1st Dec. - 2.00 pm and 7.30 pm	The National Centre for Early Music
30th November - 2nd December 2007	York Artists' Group Exhibition - The emphasis of thisshow will be on affordable art for Christmas. Admission free	The Chapel York Cemetery
30th November - 3rd December 2007	Christmas Tree Festival - 18 attractively decorated trees on display with stalls and refreshments. Fri/Sat 10.00 am - 5.00 pm; Sun 2.00 - 5.00 pm; Mon 10.00 am - 3.00 pm. Phone 01904 766135 for details	Huntington Methodist Church
1st December 2007	Mini Farmers' Market - The main principle of the farmers market is that it is local producers selling fresh quality produce direct to local consumers in an atmosphere which promotes dialogue and understanding of food production including environmental and welfare standards. This cuts down food miles and puts money back into the local economy rather than imported goods	York Auction Centre Murton Farmers' Market
1st December 2007	SEVEN THEATRE WORKSHOPS for adults, aged 18+ All welcome - whatever your level of experience or ability! THE DIRECTOR AND THE ACTOR - with David Gann. Come and explore some elements that inform how a director works. You will sometimes be actor and sometimes director, in order to explore the purpose of the director and how much the actor is either energised and enabled or creatively robbed and constrained by the director in the rehearsal process. This promises to be both fun and informative, and should help both budding and experienced directors to consider their art. Similarly it will also encourage actors to reflect on the rehearsal dynamic. The workshop will be accessible for a broad range of experience of either actor or director, and includes those that just want to discover a bit more about the theatre game	10.00 am - 4.00 pm Friargate Theatre Theatre Workshops
1st December 2007	York Concerts - THE GUY BARKER ORCHESTRA - The Amadeus Project Guy Barker was asked to compose original music for BBC Radio 3 and the Mainly Mozart Festival in San Diego, California to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Mozart’s birth in 2006. The San Diego commission, The Amadeus Suite, is a set of pieces inspired by characters from Mozart’s operas. The music was originally written for a 9-piece US band that included pianist/composer Roger Kellaway and alto sax player Rosario Giuliani. For the UK tour Barker has extended and rearranged the music to suit the Jazz Orchestra. The music was described as 'witty, wacky, sexy, swinging and thoroughly enjoyable'. Sandiego.com. dZf, commissioned for BBC Radio 3, is a 75-minute suite written for the 14-piece Jazz Orchestra and narrator, Michael Brandon. It tells a revamped and modernised version of the story of The Magic Flute, Mozart’s final opera (Die Zauberflöte). Barker invited his friend, crime writer Rob Ryan, to take the original story and transform it into a dark, 'Jazz Noir' tale. The music reflects the script Ryan produced and intertwines with the narration. 'The magic is certainly present in Barker’s magnificent composition, and this is just the beginning for dZF'. Sholto Byrnes, The Independent	7.30 pm Jack Lyons Concert Hall UoY York Concerts
1st December 2007	The Micklegate Singers present 'I Am the Day' - Tallis' magnificent seven voice Mass is interlaced with late twentieth and early twenty-first century offerings, celebrating the Virgin Mary, Advent and Christmas. Tallis - Mass ‘Puer Natus est Nobis’; Allain - Salve Regina; Victoria - Ave Maris Stella; Poulenc - Four Christmas Motets; Burgon - The Assumption; O’Regan - Three Motets from the Sequence of St. Wulstan; Dove - I Am the Day	8.00 pm The Quire York Minster Micklegate Singer
1st December 2007	House Concert - Alana Levandoski After the release of her first album Unsettled Down (Rounder Records), Alana Levandoski has been widely touring during 2005 and 2006. I saw her a year or so ago and was captivated by her music, and am delighted to have the chance to bring her up to York this year. With three Western Canadian tours, a cross Canada run with Corb Lund and the Hurtin' Albertans, a Rounder Europe tour in early '06, with two UK tours to follow, and a jaunt through Ireland with Blue Rodeo, she is back home working on early stages of her second record. Alana's reputation has been bolstered by performing alongside Dar Williams, Lynn Miles, Randy Bachman, Tal Bachman, Lindy, Caroline Herring and Tanya Tucker. She has also co-written with Canadian folk matriarch Sylvia Tyson as well as Mark Simos(Alison Krauss), Simon Wilcox, Colin Linden, Gary Nichols, James LeBlanc, George Canyon, and Colin Cripps. Bob Harris of BBC2 says: "Alana is part of an emerging generation of new artists who are reflecting the range of influences that make Canadian music so exciting." Hailed as "the best new artist I've heard come along since Mindy Smith" - Maverick Magazine, and "the 'it girl' of Canadian roots music this year" - Bill Stunt CBC, Alana has gained a reputation in the business as a great writer "with bags of potential"	House Concerts
1st December 2007	'St Nicholas Tour' - a fascinating Yuletide look in York Minster at the life and legends of St Nicholas - the origin of Santa Claus	10.30 am YorkWalk
1st December 2007	Christmas Craft Fair - Helmsley Walled Garden will be holding a Christmas Craft Fair which will include Local crafts, Wreath making demonstrations by our Staff and Volunteers, Workshops and Entertainment for the children. 10.30 am to 3.30 pm	Helmsley Walled Garden
1st December 2007	Organ Recital & Talk A commentary on the organ, its history and construction and repertoire – at Christ Church, Appleton-le-Moors - with the Venerable Paul Ferguson FRCO, Archdeacon of Cleveland, sometime Precentor of Westminster Abbey	Lastingham Churches
1st December 2007	Chris Newman & Maire Ni Chathasaigh - The brilliant harping of Maire Ni Chathasaigh, Irish Traditional Musician of the Year 2001, and the virtuosity of guitar wizard Chris Newman, make a welcome return to Helmsley with their stylish cocktail of Irish dance-music, gorgeous airs, evocative old songs and striking new ones - with shots of hot jazz and bluegrass thrown in! Their new CD FireWire has garnered critical acclaim…. ‘Virtuoso playing…bewitching string fantasies and a wonderful clear and expressive voice.’ The Times	7.30 pm Helmsley Arts Centre
1st December 2007	The Shed present - The Ian McMillan Orchestra Ian McMillan - voice Luke Carver Goss - accordion, guitar, vocals Dylan Fowler - guitar, mandocello, vocals Clare Salaman - hurdy-gurdy, violin, nyckelharpa Nathan Thomson -double bass, flutes Oliver Wilson Dickson - violin, percussion and vocals Yorkshire words and European music. Poet, broadcaster and comedian Ian McMillan tangos and tangles with accordionist and composer Luke Carver Goss in powerful, echoing tales of milkmen, mining, heatwaves, dads, death by shanty, 9/11 and the late great Ronnie Barker. Improvised and constructed for audiences, 7 to 107. "You could call him daft as a brush but he's as switched on as a power station." Charles Hutchinson, YEP "a breath of fresh air." Sue Arnold, The Observer	8.00 pm Hovingham Village Hall The Shed
1/2nd December 2007	'Santa Specials' at Yorkshire Museum of Farming Enjoy a traditional Christmas experience with a guided tour around Santa’s village, and a visit to his house. Meet the elves and visit their workshop. Take a train ride to meet Santa and receive an early Christmas present, before enjoying mince pie and sherry in front of a roaring fire! 10.00 am - 4.00 pm	Yorkshire Museum of Farming
1/2nd December 2007	Santa Specials Weekend	North Yorkshire Moors Railway
1/2nd December 2007	Winter Weekend Opening The tearoom, shop, exhibition (Lest We Forget - Africa's Aids Crisis) and Carlisle Collection will be open from 10.30am - 4pm (last admission 3.30pm). Hall & Gardens are not open	Nunnington Hall
1/2nd December 2007	Christmas Twinkle – Angels and Stars. Make your own Christmas decorations for our trees or to take home. Drop in self led activities for children	11.00 am - 3.00 pm Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens
1/2nd December 2007	Christmas Choirs - Experience Brodsworth's festive spirit with a chance to buy unique gifts	2.30 pm Brodsworth Hall
1/2nd December 2007	Music & Lights at Christmas - Indulge in festive shopping at our large National Trust shop and lunch at Fountains Restaurant and then enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the Abbey and Elizabethan Manor House bathed in coloured lights with seasonal music (recorded). Last admission 4.00 pm	3.30 – 5.00 pm Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens
1-16th December 2007	Saturdays and Sundays only - Christmas Choirs. Experience Brodsworth's festive spirit with a chance to buy unique gifts. From 2.30 – 3.30 pm	Brodsworth Hall
1-31st December 2007	Exhibition - CHRISTMAS with JANE AUSTEN - a new exhibition which complements our traditional display for the festive season, using the evidence of family papers, diaries, household accounts and the writings of Jane Austen The house is draped with garlands of evergreens and tables laid with meals for Christmas Day, whilst in the Saloon, the early board games and dressing-up chest hold centre stage	Fairfax House
2nd December 2007	Winter Abbey Tours - Join a free tour to discover fascinating facts and stories about the Abbey and monks	1.30 pm Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens
3rd December 2007	Verdi's NABUCCO - Verdi’s haunting and melodic Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves comes to life in this monumental tale of revenge, destruction and jealousy. This production features stunning lighting and stage effects which include the burning down of the temple with amazing stage pyrotechnics and an exotic dance sequence	The Grand Opera House York
3rd December 2007	Behind the Scenes Days - Have you ever wondered who keeps Harewood House spotlessly clean? What are all the rooms used for now? Where is the main staircase? Building on our enormously successful 'Behind the Scenes' tours during the season, we are delighted to offer a glimpse into the workings of Harewood when the House is closed. Our Senior Guides will take you on a tour of Harewood's collection and into areas not ususally seen by the public including the corridors below stairs and the room where the House Steward Samuel Popplewell kept the accounts over 200 years ago. As well as learning about house-keeping with our expert Housekeepers, House Florist Gillian Gill will speak about arranging the beautiful flowers adorning many of Harewood's rooms. Danny Beecham, Personal Chef to the Earl and Countess of Harewood will demonstrate and prepare lunch which will be served in the State Dining Room. Places are limited and must be booked in advance	10.00 am Harewood House
3/4th December 2007	Opera North present Hansel & Gretel Monday at 7.00pm; Tuesday - School’s Performance Humperdinck’s best loved opera Hansel and Gretel comes to Pocklington Arts Centre and is a pure delight for everyone of all ages. This reduced version of the opera retains all of the beauty and charm of Humperdinck’s famous work and is the perfect opera for the whole family to enjoy. Performed by five singers, seven musicians from the Orchestra of Opera North and a children’s chorus from a local primary school, the music of the opera magically evokes the contrasting worlds of the story. Don’t miss the chance to experience this enchanting fairytale classic which will lead you on a journey into the depths of the forest and through the realm of the supernatural!	Pocklington Arts Centre
3-5th December 2007	Christmas & its Customs - Discover the origins behind holly & Ivy and other Christmas traditions with Dr Patrick Harding. Followed by two course lunch. Booking Essential. 11.00 am	Nostell Priory
4th December 2007	Vin Garbutt - Revisiting York during his 60th birthday tour, Vin is one of the most popular artists on the folk scene. His thought-provoking self penned songs are performed with passion and integrity. He also has a wealth of traditional songs to draw upon and is a shrewd champion of other modern songwriters, such as tonight's support act, our own Stan Graham. Vin is an accomplished guitarist and whistle player and, above all, a genuinely funny entertainer whose zany stage chat delights audiences worldwide	7.30 pm The National Centre for Early Music
4th December 2007	FIRST TUESDAY JAZZ SUPPERS with the Andy Hillier Jazz Trio in The Court Café-Bistro & Bar. Music from 8.00 pm. Phone 01904 625082 for details	The Dean Court Hotel
4th December 2007	Christmas Cake Decorating Workshop with Danny Beecham - Danny Beecham, personal chef to the Earl anc Countess of Harewood, will lead this full day demonstration and workshop where you will decorate your own fruit cake for Christmas. Please bring along your own cake and we will provide all other icing ingredients! Places are limited so please book in advance	Harewood House
4th December 2007	Royal Horticultural Society event - Late Night Shopping evening. A glittery winter wonderland of Christmas present ideas with free parking and festive treats including food tastings. To 8.00 pm	Harlow Carr Garden RHS Harlow Carr
4th December 2007	Christmas Musical Evening - Live seasonal music in the Visitor Centre Theatre. Booking essential	7.30 pm Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens
4-8th December 2007	Carols in Kirkgate - Our atmospheric recreated Victorian Street, Kirkgate, is the ideal setting for a magical night of music and cheer with the York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir. Tickets go on sale from Monday 8 October at York Castle Museum admissions desk. Booking essential	York Castle Museum
5th December 2007	Wreath Workshop & Lunch - Learn to make a beautiful Christmas wreath, followed by a three-course Christmas lunch. Starts 10.00 am	Beningbrough Hall
5th December 2007	ARTALK YORK GALLERY LUNCHTIME TALKS - The New Walk Terrace with John Staples. Nathan Drake's exuberant record of eighteenth century York is a favourite with visitors and residents alike. There go the better classes taking their ease, the ships in full sail (fatal to the careless boatman), the quaint old bridge and chapel, and beyond, three disastrous fires ago, the splendour of York Minster	12.30 pm York Art Gallery Artalk
5th December 2007	York Astronomical Society - Free Public Star Party on the Knavesmire. From 7.00 pm till late, weather permitting. We will be there, even if it rains, for at least half an hour for a chat. Observe through our telescopes, or feel free to bring you own along for help and advice if needed. Objects on show should include the Moon and some star clusters	Y.A.S.
5th December 2007	York Concerts - THE UNIVERSITY CHOIR & UNIVERSITY BAROQUE ENSEMBLE present - Mozart - Concert arias for tenor and orchestra; Haydn - Trumpet Concerto in E flat and Mozart - Mass in C minor Mozart’s unfinished Mass has always excited audiences with its combination of forceful choral settings and the passionate, emotional solos, particularly those written for his wife Constanza. His letters reveal that he had made a promise to write a Mass, giving thanks to God, if he could one day marry Constanze, which he did in late 1782 and the Mass was premièred the following year. We welcome for this concert a quartet of outstanding vocal soloists and Crispian Steele-Perkins who plays Haydn’s popular trumpet concerto	7.30 pm Central Hall UoY York Concerts
5th December 2007	York Bibliographical Society - CHRISTMAS SUPPER-PARTY followed by BIZARRE BOOKS by Brian Lake, Jarndyce Booksellers, London	7.30 pm Bedern Hall Bartlegarth York Bibliographical Society
5th December 2007	Behind the Scenes Tours - Senior Guide, Suzanne Dunne will take you on a tour of Harewood's collection and into areas not ususally seen by the public. As well as learning about house-keeping and conservation you will see the private 'Red Staircase', the Print Study Room and in store, the Harewood collection of watercolours including works by Turner and Girtin. 10:00 am - 1:30 pm	Harewoood House
5th December 2007	Catterick Races	Catterick Racecourse
5th December 2007	The York Waits present a programme of early Christmas Music 'Green groweth the Hollie.' For details phone 01482 392651 My favourite early music group - don't miss them! Graham	The Emanuel Church Bridlington
5/6th December 2007	Christmas Musical Theatre Evening - A celebration of the festive season in the Visitor Centre Theatre. Booking essential	7.00 pm Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens
5th December - April 2008	Search Engine and ‘What’s in Store?’ - Discover the museum’s fascinating hidden archive collections. Visit our new drop-in information centre and special exhibition area - opening in December 2007. Our first exhibition - ‘What’s in Store?’ - opens on 5 December and will take you on a whirlwind tour of the treasures in Search Engine. Enjoy ten archive cases and 200 years of history - from Stephenson’s diaries to Jack the station dog, holiday brochures to Michael Caine	National Railway Museum
6th December 2007	'Observatory open evenings with Martin Lunn' - As the nights draw in, take a closer look at the stars through our 19th century telescope at the York Observatory in the Museum Gardens	6.00 - 8.00 pm Yorkshire Museum
6th December 2007	The York Early Music Christmas Festival - The Clerks' Group - Directed by Edward Wickham. Helen Neeves soprano Lucy Ballard alto Thomas Hobbs, Matthew Vine tenors Edward Wickham, Edward Grint basses present - THERE IS NO ROSE …Marian and Christmas Music from the 12th – 16th centuries An evocative sequence of chant and polyphony from the Parisian conducti of the 12th century, through to the elaborate motets of the early Renaissance. The programme features medieval carols such as Gaudete and There is no rose, and concludes with Senfl’s enchanting re-working of Josquin’s famous Ave Maria	8.00 pm The Chapter House York Minster Tickets from The National Centre for Early Music
6th December 2007	The Black Swan Folk Club present - Emily & Hazel Askew These London-based sisters were New Roots winners in 2005 and have built up a solid reputation for their dynamic, exciting approach to English traditional songs and tunes – a female answer to Spiers & Boden, perhaps, with fiddle, melodeon, voice and sheer energy! “Look out England,” say James Fagan and Nancy Kerr, “the sisters of stomp are heading your way”	8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C.
6th December 2007	North Country Theatre presents The Electrical Wizard of the North An hilarious ripping yarn from the heyday of Victorian and Edwardian Music Hall. The true and shocking story of Dr Walford Bodie, magician, mesmerist, clairvoyant and healer, friend of Houdini and protégé of princes - or charlatan and con-man according to the medical establishment. He’s the man who brought science to the stage and convinced a high court judge of his hypnotic powers, whose magnetic attractions drew beautiful women to him like moths to a flame and whose secret role in World War I caused the Kaiser to send a U-Boat to sink him twice!	7.30 pm Helmsley Arts Centre
7th December 2007	The York Early Music Christmas Festival - The Full Monteverdi Opera director John La Bouchardière and Robert Hollingworth of I Fagiolini were justifiably acclaimed for The Full Monteverdi - their remarkable rendition of Claudio Monteverdi’s Fourth Book of Madrigals - presented at the NCEM in October 2004 and now touring world wide. Exploring the rich poetry and the opulent 16th century opera score, the story – set in modern times - follows the break-up of six couples over the course of an evening and the following morning. Described by The Times as‘the music-theatre hit of the decade’, this screening of the newly released film marks the North East UK premiere and offers a rare opportunity to discuss the making of the film with Music Director Robert Hollingworth	10.30 am The National Centre for Early Music
7th December 2007	The York Early Music Christmas Festival - Mark Tucker & Paula Chateauneuf Mark Tucker tenor and Paula Chateauneuf chitarrone. Composers throughout the ages have been inspired and intrigued by the legend of Orpheus. His journey to the underworld and back and his ability to use the power of music to achieve the unachievable has been a timeless theme. To celebrate the 400th anniversary of Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo (1607), this concert features various musical settings of the Orpheus legend from 17th, and early 18th, century Italy	1.00 pm All Saint's Church North Street Tickets from The National Centre for Early Music
7th December 2007	York Concerts - CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FROM JAPAN The Chimera Ensemble present a programme to include: Takemitsu - Garden Rain Hours are leaves of life and I am their gardener... Each hour falls down slow (Susan Morrison – from the score of Toru Takemitsu's Garden Rain) In their first concert of the season, the Chimera Ensemble presents contemporary music from Japan alongside performances of new works by postgraduate and undergraduate composers from the University of York. Toru Takemitsu's music is characterised by a subtle and sensitive approach to instrumental timbres. Garden Rain, a meditative piece for ten brass instruments, illustrates this delicate approach, as well as the clear influence of Western composers (such as Debussy) on his music	7.30 pm Jack Lyons Concert Hall UoY York Concerts
7th December 2007	The York Early Music Christmas Festival - The Rose Consort of Viols - Ibi Aziz, John Bryan, Alison Crum, Roy Marks, Peter Wendland viols with Catherine King mezzo-soprano present LULLABY, MY SWEET LITTLE BABY. Elizabethan songs and consort music for a Festive Celebration including music by Byrd, Tye, Holborne and Peerson. “The Rose Consort combine an entrancing ear for line and texture with great beauty of sound and suppleness of phrase, transporting us at once back to an era which. . . gave a premium to grace, refinement and civilised discourse.” CD Review	7.30 pm The National Centre for Early Music
7th December 2007	York Astronomical Society lecture - "Images of the Cosmos" - Paul Money. Our second visit of 2007 from our good friend Paul Money. All are welcome	8.00 pm Denham Room Priory Street Centre Y.A.S.
7th December 2007	An Evening of Music & Readings with Louis de Bernieres - an intimate evening of music, poetry and readings with one of the world's foremost authors, Louis de Bernieres - author of Captain Corelli's Mandolin. Louis ia also a keen musician and mandolin player and is joined for the evening by flautist Ilone Antonius Jones of the Antonius Players. Booking essential and early booking is advisable - tel 01439 748283. 7.00 pm	Nunnington Hall
7th December 2007	Regency Christmas - The History Wardrobe invites you to step back in time for a merry evening in the Age of Elegance. Booking Essential	7.30 pm Kiplin Hall Scorton
7/8th December 2007	The Shed present - The Shed's Christmas Party with Hank Wangford and the Lost Cowboys If Daniel O'Donnell is the brightly scrubbed face of British country music then Hank Wangford is its guilty conscience, its dark and troubled grubby soul. The man with the most unusual C.V. of any country musician (he's a practising doctor too!) wheels his wagon train back to The Shed for our annual double dose of Festive Misery. Hank Wangford - guitar, vocals Reg Meuross - guitar, vocals Martin Belmont - guitar, vocals Kevin Foster - bass Mike Pickering - drums "If you want originality then there is only one man to see. His name is Hank Wangford." New York Times	8.00 pm Hovingham Village Hall The Shed
7-9th December 2007	Christmas Fair - with 70 stalls, an excellent opportunity for both gift and food Christmas shopping	Sledmere House nr Driffield
7-9th December 2007	Deck the Hall – enjoy Christmas trees and decorations throughout the Hall, courtesy of local groups and the Friends and volunteers of Kiplin Hall. Exhibition by Local Artists – originals and prints for sale	11.00 am Kiplin Hall Scorton
8th December 2007	The York Early Music Christmas Festival - The Minster Minstrels - NOWELL SING WE: A Celebration of Christmas music in England presented by THE MINSTER MINTRELS. Join the NCEM's Early Music Ensemble as they celebrate Christmas from the Middle Ages to the 18th century through instrumental music and song	12.30 pm The National Centre for Early Music
8th December 2007	'St Nicholas Tour' - a fascinating Yuletide look in York Minster at the life and legends of St Nicholas - the origin of Santa Claus	2.15 pm YorkWalk
8th December 2007	The Western Front Association lecture by Clifford Elmer. AGM followed by "Acomb Boys 1914-1918: A Brotherhood Not Found Wanting."	2.30 pm Phoenix Block York St John University College WFA - Yorks. Branch
8th December 2007	The York Early Music Christmas Festival - The Galeazzi Ensemble - Lesley Holliday flute Richard Wade violin Virginie Guiffray viola Gareth Deats ‘cello A VIENNESE CHRISTMAS - Mozart Flute Quartet in D major K285; Hoffmeister Flute Quartet in C minor Op.16 No.2; Dittersdorf Divertimento in D for String Trio; Gyrowetz Flute Quartet in G minor Op.19 No.2. Mozart’s D major Flute Quartet was completed on Christmas Day 1777- here the Quartet is presented alongside less familiar, yet delightful gems, from late 18th century Vienna	3.00 pm Unitarian Chapel St Saviourgate Tickets from The National Centre for Early Music
8th December 2007	Jae Alexander's Christmas Party JaeAlexander – the ever popular conductor of the Proms at Castle Howard – will be hosting this very special party, with star guests Wynne Evans and Janet Mooney. Together they will lead you through a fun festive collection of music and anecdotes. Songs will include Let It Snow, Let It Snow; White Christmas; The First Noel; Jingle Bells; Winter Wonderland; Santa Claus Is Coming To Town; Silent Night; Joy To The World and many more. There is a choice of a late afternoon performance at 5pm until 7.30pm or an evening performance at 8pm until 10.30pm. Each party begins with a mulled wine and mince pie reception. There will be a bar and pre-ordered wine is also available. Tickets for this festive event are strictly limited and will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis, so make sure you don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to join Jae, Wynne & Jan for this amazing Christmas celebration at Castle Howard	The Long Gallery Castle Howard Castle Howard
8th December 2007	York Musical Society (the oldest Musical Society in England) in Concert - Handel 'Messiah' with the YMS Choir and The Boyce Chamber Orchestra	7.00 pm The Nave, York Minster Y.M.S.
8th December 2007	The York Early Music Christmas Festival - Safar - Sara Stowe soprano Ahmed Abdul Rahman kamanjeh, ud Fariborz Kiani darabukka, tombak, daf, percussion Matthew Spring tar, setar, ud, gittern, hurd-ygurdy, spike fiddle Jon Banks kanun, harp, dulcimer, gittern SILK AND MULBERRY: MARCO POLO AND THE EASTERN SOUNDSCAPE - The 13th century Venetian explorer Marco Polo travelled “further than any man since Creation”. This programme looks at the changing soundscape of the famous Silk Road – taking us from the musical traditions of the Christian world, to the exotic sounds of the Mongol empire of Kublai Khan	7.30 pm St Olave's Church Marygate Tickets from The National Centre for Early Music
8th December 2007	Victorian Christmas Fayre - Stallholders in Victorian costume display their wares for your delight. Sweets, cakes, books, gifts, table decorations, toys are all on offer plus games, tombola, music and song. Come along and get into the festive mood!	10.00 am - 3.00 pm Pocklington Arts Centre
8th December 2007	Wetherby Races	Wetherby Racecourse
8th December 2007	A Traditional Christmas Evening - Enjoy a seasonal dinner with Christmas family entertainment in the floodlit Abbey and Fountains Restaurant. Booking Essential	6.00 – 10.30 pm Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens
8th December 2007	Concert - String Quartet & Piano. Jamie Walton, Daniel Grimwood, Lucy Teal and others play Elgar, Dvorak, Schumann & Fauré	7.00 pmLastingham Churches
8th December 2007	Steve Phillips In Concert Join us for a memorable evening of music by one of the country's foremost blues guitarists, in the intimate setting of the Oak Hall. Booking essential and early booking is advisable - tel 01439 748283. 7.00 pm	Nunnington Hall
8th December 2007	Victorian Musical Evening with the Harp Singers, including viewing of Hall and seasonal refreshments	7.30 pm Kiplin Hall Scorton
8th December 2007	LAST NIGHTS FUN with support, Bella Hardy	7.30 pm The Shire Hall Howden Howden Live
8th December 2007	Sam Baker in Concert - One of the hottest tickets of the year is likely to be SAM BAKER - the missing link between TOWNES VAN ZANDT and JOHN PRINE (with perhaps a bit of GUY CLARK thrown in) - Sam's magical new album Pretty World has just entered the Euro Americana chart at #1 and already been described by Bob Harris as his favourite album of 2007	The Band Room Farndale Kirkbymoorside The Band Room
8/9th December 2007	Festival of Angels 2007 - A magical weekend of ice sculptures and outdoor entertainment with a sprinkling of snow guaranteed! The Quarter's Festival of Angels is a true winter festival, bringing York a winter wonderland of ice-sculptures, stalls, outdoor food and drink, street entertainment and snow showers. You'll see Santa in the Streets and can follow the Parade of Angels on Sunday, led by the beautiful Golden Angel	Festival of Angels
8/9th December 2007	Barley Hall's Christmas Fayre - escape the Christmas rush and soak up the atmosphere of our festive setting, to see a selection of stalls selling unique Christmas presents. Mulled wine and medieval seasonal festivities all available	Barley Hall
8/9th December 2007	Santa's Plane - Come and see Santa as he flys in to visit children aboard his airliner Grotto	Yorkshire Air Museum
8/9th December 2007	'Santa Specials' at Yorkshire Museum of Farming Enjoy a traditional Christmas experience with a guided tour around Santa's village, and a visit to his house. Meet the elves and visit their workshop. Take a train ride to meet Santa and receive an early Christmas present, before enjoying mince pie and sherry in front of a roaring fire! 10.00 am - 4.00 pm	Yorkshire Museum of Farming
8/9th December 2007	Santa Specials Weekend	North Yorkshire Moors Railway
8/9th December 2007	Christmas Time - a weekend celebration of Christmas	Ryedale Folk Museum
8/9th December 2007	Winter Weekend Opening The tearoom, shop, exhibition (Lest We Forget - Africa's Aids Crisis) and Carlisle Collection will be open from 10.30am - 4pm (last admission 3.30pm). Hall & Gardens are not open	Nunnington Hall
8/9th December 2007	Christmas Twinkle – Angels and Stars. Make your own Christmas decorations for our trees or to take home. Drop in self led activities for children	11.00 am - 3.00 pm Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens
8/9th December 2007	Christmas Choirs - Experience Brodsworth's festive spirit with a chance to buy unique gifts	2.30 pm Brodsworth Hall
8/9th December 2007	Music & Lights at Christmas - Indulge in festive shopping at our large National Trust shop and lunch at Fountains Restaurant and then enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the Abbey and Elizabethan Manor House bathed in coloured lights with seasonal music (recorded). Last admission 4.00 pm	3.30 – 5.00 pm Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens
8/9th December 2007	The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft - Santa Weekend	Trolleybus Museum
8/9th December 2007	A Medieval Christmas - Kick-start your festive spirit with this exciting look at how Christmas was celebrated in centuries past with Heuristics. What are the origins of Yuletide traditions? Plenty of fun and some new ideas for the whole family. Plus a chance to buy a range of unique seasonal gifts. Shows at 11.00 am & 1.30 pm. Places limited to book please phone the site on 01609 883494	Mount Grace Priory
8/9th December 2007	Nostell Craft Fair and Second-Hand Book Fair - beautiful and unique local crafts for sale in the Robert Adam Riding School. With a Second-Hand Book Sale in the Orangery. 11.30 am - 4.30 pm	Nostell Priory
9th December 2007	The York Early Music Christmas Festival - Leeds Baroque Orchestra Directed by Peter Holman with Philippa Hyde soprano and Rachel Latham flute present PASTORALE. Italian Baroque Music for Christmas including cantatas by Scarlatti and concertos by Corelli, Manfredini and Vivaldi	3.00 pm The National Centre for Early Music
9th December 2007	The Ebor Singers present "A Ceremony of Carols" Our now traditional candlelit concert of seasonal music, including Britten's A Ceremony of Carols. Sung by candlelight	7.30 pm All Saints Church, Pavement Ebor Singers
9th December 2007	The York Early Music Christmas Festival - The Burning Bush - Lucie Skeaping vocals, violin Ben Harlan clarinets Roderick Skeaping violin, rebec Robin Jeffrey oud, laouto, darabukka, guitar Jon Banks kanun, cymbalom, accordion Robert Levy double bass The Festival is delighted to welcome The Burning Bush back to York for an evening of colour, joy and passion embracing the foottapping Klezmer and heartrending songs of the ghetto mixed with haunting Sephardi ballads, comic songs of the Yiddish theatre and the mystical rhythms of the old Ottoman world	7.30 pm The National Centre for Early Music
9th December 2007	Winter Abbey Tours - Join a free tour to discover fascinating facts and stories about the Abbey and monks	1.30 pm Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens
9th December 2007	Carols by Candlelight - Traditional carol service in the Abbey with candles for children. Everyone welcome	3.00 pm Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens
9th December 2007	Handel's Messiah sung by the Schola Cantorum, Schola Puellarum and the Schola Sancti Martini The Schola Cantorum of Ampleforth Abbey was established by Cardinal Basil Hume (formerly the Abbot of Ampleforth) and by David Bowman (the choir's first Conductor) to help preserve in England the singing of music written for the Roman Catholic church, along with the best examples from other traditions, in the context for which it was written, namely the celebration of Mass. The choir is therefore one of only a few all-male catholic choirs in the country, comprising of boys aged 8-18 along with one or two monks. The move to co-education in 2004 saw the opening of a new chapter in Ampleforth’s tradition of choral singing, with the formation of the Schola Puellarum. The now 30-strong girls' choir was formed with the aim of giving girls at the College a chance to contribute to the musical and liturgical life of the Abbey Church with their own sung repertoire	7.30 pm Ampleforth College
10th December 2007	The York Early Music Christmas Festival - Lucie Skeaping Lecture HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR THEE: Broadside Ballads of 17th century England. An illustrated lecture recital presented by LUCIE SKEAPING with Robin Jeffrey lute, cittern Comical, political, scandalous or just plain lewd, Broadside ballads were both the pop songs and the tabloid press of their day. Serving up a heady mix of everything from political comment and religion to royal gossip, marital advice, remedies, racism and sex, they were set to some of the most delightful tunes England has ever produced - and reveal a world remarkably similar to our own	10.30 am Bedern Hall Bedern Tickets from The National Centre for Early Music
10th December 2007	The York Early Music Christmas Festival - Elizabeth Wallfisch & David Miller - MUSIC FOR ITALIAN LOVERS. Elizabeth Wallfisch violin and David Miller guitars. An intimate programme for solo violin and a selection of guitars performed by two of today’s most celebrated period instrumentalists beginning with the earliest known violin sonata, by Cima, and concluding with a sonata by Paganini. Elizabeth and David use a variety of instruments for this varied programme, including a violino piccolo and a French 19th century guitar	1.00 pm Unitarian Chapel St Saviourgate Tickets from The National Centre for Early Music
10th December 2007	The York Early Music Christmas Festival - The European Union Baroque Orchestra Directed by Lars Ulrik Mortensen with Lidewij van derVoort violin - FOR KINGS AND NOBLEMEN JE GALLIARD Suite from Pan & Syrinx; JH ROMAN Sinfonia for strings in e minor; JS BACH Concerto for violin in a minor, BWV1041; and JS BACH Orchestral Suite No 1 in C, BWV1066	7.30 pm Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall UoY Tickets from The National Centre for Early Music
10th December 2007	riverlines a monthly events programme which brings the best of contemporary writers to York, where they read / perform / discuss their work with an audience of York's residents, students and visitors, presents - Festive Poetry & Prose	7.30 pm Basement Bar City Screen Coney Street riverlines
10th December 2007	Behind the Scenes Days - Have you ever wondered who keeps Harewood House spotlessly clean? What are all the rooms used for now? Where is the main staircase? Building on our enormously successful 'Behind the Scenes' tours during the season, we are delighted to offer a glimpse into the workings of Harewood when the House is closed. Our Senior Guides will take you on a tour of Harewood's collection and into areas not ususally seen by the public including the corridors below stairs and the room where the House Steward Samuel Popplewell kept the accounts over 200 years ago. As well as learning about house-keeping with our expert Housekeepers, House Florist Gillian Gill will speak about arranging the beautiful flowers adorning many of Harewood's rooms. Danny Beecham, Personal Chef to the Earl and Countess of Harewood will demonstrate and prepare lunch which will be served in the State Dining Room. Places are limited and must be booked in advance	10.00 am Harewood House
11th December 2007	Royal Society for the Protection of Birds talk by John Lawton -"Follow the Swallow"	7.30 pm Temple Hall, York St. John College York RSPB
11th December 2007	Yorkshire Philosophical Society Lecture Programme - General theme for the year: "Controversy and Risk." This evening - Seahenge - excavation and preservation of a contested monument A Lecture by Brian Ayers, FSA, MIFA, County Archaeologist for Norfolk. 7.30 pm. Contact 01904 656713 for further details	Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum Gardens Yorkshire Philosophical Society
11th December 2007	Royal Horticultural Society event - Late Night Shopping evening. A glittery winter wonderland of Christmas present ideas with free parking and festive treats including food tastings. To 8.00 pm	Harlow Carr Garden RHS Harlow Carr
11-15th December 2007	1812 Theatre Company and 1812 Youth Theatre in A Christmas Carol By Charles Dickens, adapted by Martin Vander Weyer Mean old Mr Scrooge refuses to celebrate Christmas. He won’t join his nephew for Christmas dinner, and he resents giving his poor clerk Bob Cratchit even one day off to spend with his family. But then a series of ghosts appear in the night to show Scrooge the error of his miserly ways - and the sad fate that awaits him if he doesn’t change them. Dickens’ timeless classic is brought hilariously and poignantly to life in this special adaption for the Helmsley stage - featuring not only the talents of the 1812 Theatre Company on stage but also the 1812 Youth Theatre on film, an ensemble of local brass musicians, and an exhibition of children’s artwork on a Christmas Carol theme. A multi-media entertainment for all the family, in fact - and one that comes with a familiar heartwarming message from Tiny Tim at the end	7.30 pm Helmsley Arts Centre
12th December 2007	Farmers' Market - Free admission to the Stable Courtyard. There will be a Farmers' Market in the Stable Courtyard on Wednesday 12 December from 10.00am to 4.00pm, with approximately 15 stallholders selling local breads, cakes, meat, preserves and other delicacies	Castle Howard
12th December 2007	Curator's Lunchtime Talk - Tracey Emin The gallery's curator of art, Caroline Worthington, will be talking about Tracey Emin's work. Free lecture. 12.30 pm	York Art Gallery
12th December 2007	Dine in Christmas Style with Mr Adams - Christmas dinner in the restaurant with Regency period demonstration with Mr Adams. Grounds open 6.30 pm, dinner 7.30 pm	Beningbrough Hall
12th December 2007	The Speakers' Corner - Open-mic; Performance; Poetry; Comedy and Spoken Word The Speakers' Corner was formed to offer a platform for spoken word. We believe there is nothing greater than hearing the creativity of others, as well as providing the chance for performers, comedians, poets and dramatists to have their say. 7.30 pm	The Yorkshire Terrier Pub Stonegate The Speakers' Corner
12th December 2007	York Musical Theatre Company present - Ding Dong Merrily - Come and join us for a candlelit evening of carols, readings and Christmas. Back by popular demand and a festive treat for all the family	7.30 pm The National Centre for Early Music
12th December 2007	York Concerts - THE UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA present Sibelius - Swan of Tuonela; Sibelius - Violin Concerto in D minor op. 47; Takemitsu - Fantasma/Cantos II and Britten - Four Sea Interludes. Two contrasting concertos are central to the Orchestra’s programme. The 1903 violin concerto by Sibelius remains one of the most Romantic, popular and challenging works in the violin repertoire. It is complemented by Takemitsu’s colourful and introspective work for trombone and orchestra, dating from 1994. Two haunting works complete the programme: Sibelius’ tone poem and the extraordinary and vivid evocation of the sea by Britten	7.30 pm Jack Lyons Concert Hall UoY York Concerts
12th December 2007	Behind the Scenes Tours - Senior Guide, Suzanne Dunne will take you on a tour of Harewood's collection and into areas not ususally seen by the public. As well as learning about house-keeping and conservation you will see the private 'Red Staircase', the Print Study Room and in store, the Harewood collection of watercolours including works by Turner and Girtin. 10:00 am - 1:30 pm	Harewoood House
13th December 2007	'Observatory open evenings with Martin Lunn' - As the nights draw in, take a closer look at the stars through our 19th century telescope at the York Observatory in the Museum Gardens	6.00 - 8.00 pm Yorkshire Museum
13th December 2007	Candlelight Tour - few of us appreciate today, what it was like to study and live only by the light of a candle. Dining rooms, for example, needed eight candles to illuminate the table, and we will recreate thsi stmosphere throughout Fairfax House (albeit with the help of modern technology, to remove the risk of fire!!). An "illuminating" guided tour with a difference. 7.00 pm	Fairfax House
13th December 2007	Medieval Music for Christmas - join medieval minstrels Trouveré for a fabulous evening of medieval music in the candlelit Great Hall. Phone 07720 118 406 for details	Barley Hall
13th December 2007	The Feast of Christmas - A reprise of our successful Christmas event, this time with a more medieval flavour. In an evening for anyone curious about the foods we ate during the festive season, we answer your questions with humour and style. 7.30 pm	Bedern Hall
13th December 2007	Heigh-Ho the Holly - Celebrate our Christmas Heritage in words and music. A Christmas Concert by York Opera	National Centre for Early Music York Opera
13th December 2007	The Black Swan Folk Club present - John Wright That man, that voice! John Wright is back on his biennial visit and early booking is advised. With his choice pick of the best in contemporary songwriting and superbly accompanied by Gregor Borland on fiddle and Pete Abbott on guitar, John is a truly sublime entertainer	8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C.
13th December 2007 - 2nd February 2008	It's back - Berwick Kaler and the York Theatre Royal Pantomime - 'Sinbad The Sailor' Written by Berwick Kaler The most powerful book of spells ever written falls to earth from outer space. Warlock, an evil, alien sorcerer is dispatched to find the book and use its contents to destroy Planet Earth. Sinbad ( a poor old washerwoman's adopted son), armed only with an amulet and a Blue Peter badge for swimming the river Nile with one arm tied behind his back, sets off on his greatest comic adventure to save our world from the evil clutches of Warlock. Expect breathtaking sets and costumes, expect slapstick and belly laughs galore, but above all - expect the unexpected and you won't be disappointed! Sinbad the Sailor runs from 13 December 2007 - 2 February 2008, and will be yet another unforgettable experience, filled with fun, laughter and more than a few surprises! So come along and join in with what has become one of York's most treasured possessions, attracting nearly 50,000 people every year - the York Theatre Royal pantomime. Christmas just wouldn't be the same without it, so don't miss it	York Theatre Royal
14th December 2007	Annual Christmas Carol Concert	The Chapel York Cemetery
14th December 2007	The British Music Society of York present - Andrew Brownall piano. With a programme of works by Handel, Schubert and Chopin	8.00 pm Jack Lyons Concert Hall UoY BMS York
14th December 2007	Loon & Theatre Mi Mi – Phileas P. Souper Tour - Around the world musically and quite dramatically in about 80 minutes. Armed only with their musical butterfly nets and their dazzling mime, clown, and physical theatre skills Loon will escort you on a witty, entrancing tour of the world. Joy, drama, and musical adventure fit for all the family	Selby Town Hall
14th December 2007	Sowerby Music present - Zum. The ZUM trio comprises the intriguing combination of violin, cello and accordion creating an enticingly unique and beautiful sound-world, performing music that includes Nuevo Tango masterpieces by Astor Piazolla and music from the golden age of tango, alongside addictive traditional gypsy melodies and dazzling virtuoso fiddling. The band add their own compelling original material, inspired by both gypsy and tango, lightly spiced with a host of influences that include bluegrass, calypso, jazz, klezmer and bebop	7.30 pm St. Oswald's Church Sowerby, Thirsk Sowerby Music
14th December 2007	The Chanticleer Singers present Chanticleer Carols Tickets phone 01653 691804	7.30 pm Church of St Peter and St Paul Pickering
14th December 2007	DENISE DANIELLE & THE IKONIKS	7.30 pm The Shire Hall Howden Howden Live
14th December 2007	Last Night's Fun - a third visit for this ever popular group, now with a fourth member, bodhran player Ciaran Boyle. Support by newcomer, Bella Hardy	Reeth Memorial Hall Reeth
14/15th December 2007	Juan Martin In Concert Join us for a memorable evening of music by perhaps the world's greatest flamenco guitarist, Juan Martin. Don't miss this fanatastic opportunity to see one of the guitar greats in such an intimate venue. Booking essential and early booking is advisable - tel 01439 748283. 7.00 pm	Nunnington Hall
14/15th December 2007	TOMMY COOPER TRIBUTE SHOW - A celebration of the comic genius...the late, great TC. If you love comedians - if you love magicians - this is a real treat, 2 for the price of 1. Clive Greenaway re-enacts in the style of Tommy Cooper the awesome bottle glass, glass bottle, the incredible mind reading duck, the chaos of the chinese linking rings and incredible card magic. A one man non-stop hilarious performance, ideal for works parties to family Christmas celebrations, guaranteed good clean, fun-filled entertainment for all concerned, with audience participation and photo opportunities - Jus like that! People are always saying 'We need something completely different for our party and family entertainment this year'. So with master storyteller Clive Greenaway, you can enjoy an affectionate look at one of Britains best loved comics as he takes you through Tommy's life. This warm tribute is brimming with Tommy's favourite anecdotes and lovable gags - and find out what happened to Tommy's last fez. You may be involved in making the magic, telling the jokes as Clive takes you back to when Tommy perfected his art of magic during the war. Naturally it wouldn't be Tommy without the magic as an accomplished comedy magician, Clive re-enacts all the favourites. This show has travelled all around the South of the country - performances ranging from small private parties, to large corporate events with great reviews including performing for the remaining Cooper family, at the Tommy Cooper Society	Harrogate Theatre
14-16th December 2007	Nostell Christmas Fair - Nostell's first Christmas fair with panto, ice skating and other seasonal activities. 11.00 am - 5.00 pm	Nostell Priory
15th December 2007	Full Farmers' Market - The main principle of the farmers market is that it is local producers selling fresh quality produce direct to local consumers in an atmosphere which promotes dialogue and understanding of food production including environmental and welfare standards. This cuts down food miles and puts money back into the local economy rather than imported goods. The market always offers an extensive range of produce including:- Meat – Yorkshire beef, lamb and pork; chicken, duck, geese, pheasant, partridge, wild game (in season); wild boar; pies, sausages, burgers etc. Vegetables – Fresh vegetables and salads (including organic growers); exotic mushrooms; fresh fruit in season. Bakery – Cakes, scones, quiches, puddings, fruit pies. Other products – Yorkshire cheeses, home made soups, fruit wine, apple juice, organic milk and butter. A fantastic choice of fresh quality local produce at very competitive prices and the benefit of knowing where it's come from and how it's been produced	York Auction Centre Murton Farmers' Market
15th December 2007	York Community Archaeology Project Study Day - Dealing with Burials: from the ground to the osteologist with Katie Tucker, York Archaeological Trust. The study day programme for 2007-08 is designed to appeal to a wide range of people interested in studying their local historic landscape. Contact the Community Archaeologist, on 01904 663020	York Archaeology
15th December 2007	Yorkshire Bach Choir in Concert - Bach Christmas Oratorio with the Yorkshire Baroque Soloists and Yvonne Seymour soprano; Robin Blaze alto; James Gilchrist tenor and Stephen Varcoe bass. 7.00 pm. Booking Essential	St Martin-le-Belfrey Church Yorks. Bach Choir
15th December 2007	York Symphony Orchestra present Celebrations! - Jackson: Brigantia; Elgar: Sea Pictures (soloist: Olivia Ray, mezzo-soprano); Elgar: Triumphal March (Caractacus); Prokofiev: Troika; Delius: Sleigh Ride; Hely-Hutchinson: A Carol Symphony	8.00 pm Sir Jack Lyon Concert Hall UoY York Symphony Orchestra
15th December 2007	A Traditional Christmas Evening - Enjoy a seasonal dinner with Christmas family entertainment in the floodlit Abbey and Fountains Restaurant. Booking Essential	6.00 – 10.30 pm Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens
15th December 2007	The Chanticleer Singers present Chanticleer Carols Tickets phone 01653 691804	7.30 pm St Mary's Priory Church Old Malton
15th December 2007	The Band Room present - MONKEY SWALLOWS THE UNIVERSE If there's a better Christmas show around than this, we don't know what it is...We went to see MSTU in York in April and were completely blown away by this acoustic indie folk/pop band from Sheffield, centred around the original founding duo of Nat Johnson & Kevin Gori. Johnson and Gori founded MSTU 2004, expanding the line-up the following year to include Catherine Tully on violin, Andy George on cello & Rob Dean on drums. In February 2006 the band released their debut album The Bright Carvings on local independent Thee Sheffield Phonographic Corporation and then released a single on TSPC in July 2006. In the autumn of 2006, the band opened for fellow Sheffield outfit THE LONG BLONDES on several occasions during their UK tour, and have also supported Mercury-nominated RICHARD HAWLEY and CAMERA OBSCURA. They have performed sessions on both BBC Radio 6 and XFM and have been variously described as "something special" (Stylus Magazine), "big big news" (Rough Trade) and "boss" (Richard Hawley). Earlier this year their single 'Little Polveir' received widespread critical acclaim. Monkey Swallows the Universe's second album The Casket Letters - confidently predicted to be one of the albums of 2007 - will be released on Loose this summer...In September they play the End of the Road Festival in Devon alongside HOWE GELB and JIM WHITE	The Band Room Farndale Kirkbymoorside The Band Room
15th December 2007	The Coal Porters – A welcome return for the hippest bluegrass band around. Fronted by former Long Ryders main man Sid Griffin, the mandolin, banjo, guitar fiddle and bass of The Coal Porters have received rave reviews throughout the music press since their inception in 1998	Selby Town Hall
15/16th December 2007	Barley Hall's Christmas Fayre - escape the Christmas rush and soak up the atmosphere of our festive setting, to see a selection of stalls selling unique Christmas presents. Mulled wine and medieval seasonal festivities all available	Barley Hall
15/16th December 2007	Santa's Plane - Come and see Santa as he flys in to visit children aboard his airliner Grotto	Yorkshire Air Museum
15/16th December 2007	'Santa Specials' at Yorkshire Museum of Farming Enjoy a traditional Christmas experience with a guided tour around Santa's village, and a visit to his house. Meet the elves and visit their workshop. Take a train ride to meet Santa and receive an early Christmas present, before enjoying mince pie and sherry in front of a roaring fire! 10.00 am - 4.00 pm	Yorkshire Museum of Farming
15/16th December 2007	Winter Weekend Opening The tearoom, shop, exhibition (Lest We Forget - Africa's Aids Crisis) and Carlisle Collection will be open from 10.30am - 4pm (last admission 3.30pm). Hall & Gardens are not open	Nunnington Hall
15/16th December 2007	Santa Specials Weekend	North Yorkshire Moors Railway
15/16th December 2007	Christmas Twinkle – Angels and Stars. Make your own Christmas decorations for our trees or to take home. Drop in self led activities for children	11.00 am - 3.00 pm Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens
15/16th December 2007	Christmas Choirs - Experience Brodsworth's festive spirit with a chance to buy unique gifts	2.30 pm Brodsworth Hall
15/16th December 2007	Music & Lights at Christmas - Indulge in festive shopping at our large National Trust shop and lunch at Fountains Restaurant and then enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the Abbey and Elizabethan Manor House bathed in coloured lights with seasonal music (recorded). Last admission 4.00 pm	3.30 – 5.00 pm Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens
16th December 2007	Lucy Kaplansky in Concert - emerging from the Greenwich village folk scene, singer-songwriter Lucy Kaplansky makes her mark recording with such artists as Shawn Colvin and Suzan Vega	7.30 pm The National Centre for Early Music
16th December 2007	Christmas Carols with Bilsdale Silver Band - Join the Band for seasonal festive music at the Abbey. Plus a chance to buy some unique festive gifts. From 1.30 pm	Rievaulx Abbey
16th December 2007	Winter Abbey Tours - Join a free tour to discover fascinating facts and stories about the Abbey and monks	1.30 pm Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens
18th December 2007	Yorkshire Philosophical Society Lecture Programme - General theme for the year: "Controversy and Risk." This evening - Eat and drink, for tomorrow we die - or do we? The perils and pitfalls of epidemiology. A Lecture by Dr Simon Crouch, University of York. 7.30 pm. Contact 01904 656713 for further details	Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum Gardens Yorkshire Philosophical Society
18th December 2007	Catterick Races	Catterick Racecourse
18-20th December 2007	The Chapter House Choir present 'Carols by Candlelight' An atmospheric candle-lit performance of Christmas music. Featuring the Handbell ringers of the Chapter House Choir. Organ: Philip Moore Tickets for these hugely popular concerts will be on sale to the public in York Minster on Saturday 1st December between 8am and 9am only!	8.00 pm Chapter House York Minster The Chapter House Choir
19th December 2007	A Christmas Concert by York Opera	Ripley Castle Ripley York Opera
19-21st December 2007	THE HOWDEN PANTOMIME....ALADDIN	7.30 pm The Shire Hall Howden Howden Live
20th December 2007	The Black Swan Folk Club present - Singers & Musicians Night and Christmas Party combined - all performers are made welcome, and listeners besides, at our popular Open House session. The more the merrier, so do come along	8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C.
20-23rd December 2007	Santa Specials	North Yorkshire Moors Railway
21st December 2007	The Sheriffs' Riding or Yoolgirthol every 21st December (St Thomas's Day) beginning at Micklegate Bar (the main entrance to the city from south and arrival point for all visiting monarchs) and stopping at various stations throughout the city in order that a proclamation may be promulgated, heralded by a long blast on a horn. An amnesty is declared to "all manner of thieves, whores, dice-players and other unthrifty folk for the feast of Yule, until the twelve days be past; God Save The Queen" Or as described by Sir Francis Drake in 1736 - "The sheriffs, by the custom of the City of York do ride to several parts every year betwixt Michaelmas and midwinter, that is Yoole, and do, at several parts of the said City make a proclamation. The ceremony of riding, one of the greatest shews in the City, is performed on this manner. The sheriffs appear on horseback, apparelled in their black gowns and velvet tippits, their horses in suitable furniture, each sheriff having a white wand in his hand, and a badge of his office, and a servant to lead his horse who also carries a gilded truncheon. Their sergeants at mace, attorneys and other officers of their courts, on horseback in their gowns riding before them. These are preceeded by the city’s waites, or musicians, in their scarlet liveries and silver badges playing all the way through the streets. One of these waites wears on his head a red pinked or tattered ragged cap, a badge of great antiquity. Then follows a great concourse of country gentlemen, citizens, &tc. on horseback who are invited to this honour and afterwards to dine with them, and I have seen near four hundred people at the entertainment."	6.00/6.30 pm Micklegate Bar The York Waits
21st December 2007	York Astronomical Society lecture - "Christmas Meeting" - In-House talks, presentations, entertaining astronomy videos and the YAS Christmas "Take away" Dinner. Always a popular event so please come along and be ready to buy your favorite take-away from local takeaways to eat at the event. Tables, will be supplied, but you might like to bring your own plate and cutlery. The eating part is optional, so still come along and enjoy the presentations even if you won't be partaking of the food later on. All are welcome	8.00 pm Denham Room Priory Street Centre Y.A.S.
21/22nd December 2007	Farmers Market	Parliament Street York Markets
21-23rd December 2007	'Santa Specials' at Yorkshire Museum of Farming Enjoy a traditional Christmas experience with a guided tour around Santa's village, and a visit to his house. Meet the elves and visit their workshop. Take a train ride to meet Santa and receive an early Christmas present, before enjoying mince pie and sherry in front of a roaring fire! 10.00 am - 4.00 pm	Yorkshire Museum of Farming
22nd December 2007	Christmas Fayre Farmers' Market - The main principle of the farmers market is that it is local producers selling fresh quality produce direct to local consumers in an atmosphere which promotes dialogue and understanding of food production including environmental and welfare standards. This cuts down food miles and puts money back into the local economy rather than imported goods. The market always offers an extensive range of produce including:- Meat – Yorkshire beef, lamb and pork; chicken, duck, geese, pheasant, partridge, wild game (in season); wild boar; pies, sausages, burgers etc. Vegetables – Fresh vegetables and salads (including organic growers); exotic mushrooms; fresh fruit in season. Bakery – Cakes, scones, quiches, puddings, fruit pies. Other products – Yorkshire cheeses, home made soups, fruit wine, apple juice, organic milk and butter. A fantastic choice of fresh quality local produce at very competitive prices and the benefit of knowing where it's come from and how it's been produced	York Auction Centre Murton Farmers' Market
22nd December 2007	The York Waits - Yule Riding Concert with Deborah Catterall. (My favourite early music players - Graham)	Salvation Army Citadel Gilllygate Tickets only from NCEM
22nd December 2007	SALAAM BETHLEHEM by Bridget Foreman; directed by Paul Burbridge; designed by Sean Cavanagh. For the past 18 months we have been making steady progress towards a new play for the season of Advent running right up to Christmas 2007. A play with undertones for all our Christmases, Bridget Foreman's SALAAM BETHLEHEM is set in the 'little town' today where the streets are definitely darker beneath the concrete slabs but where the everlasting light still shines. In May last year we met some of the dwindling Palestinian Christian community, discovering a remarkable range of people whose simple message to Riding Lights was 'Pray for us, tell our story, visit us.' Before anyone jumps to conclusions and because (both inside and outside the Church) issues to do with Israel seem to be so contentious... this is not a 'political' play... or it is only political insofar as anything that deals with people is naturally political. We are not colouring in a new roadmap for the Middle East peace process. We are seeking to stand alongside brothers and sisters in the church of Christ. And how grateful all of us should be that they are still there	Riding Lights Theatre
22nd December 2007	A Traditional Christmas Evening - Enjoy a seasonal dinner with Christmas family entertainment in the floodlit Abbey and Fountains Restaurant. Booking Essential	6.00 – 10.30 pm Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens
22nd December 2007	THREE MEN AND BLACK - A selection from: Pauline Black from The Selecter; Lynval Golding The Specials; Jenny Bellestar, Rhoda Dakar from The Bodysnatchers; Nick Welch from The Selecter; Roddy 'Radiaton' Byres from The Specials; and...Eric Faulkner from The Bay City Rollers. The line-up will be confirmed a little nearer the time	7.30 pm The Shire Hall Howden Howden Live
22nd December 2007	David Benson’s Christmas Party – The star of “My Life With Kenneth Williams” returns for a jolly festive trip through a selection of songs, sketches and character scenes based around Christmas. The consummate one man performer, David presents a pot pourri of entertainment in the ultimate alternative to pantomime	Selby Town Hall
22/23rd December 2007	Santa's Plane - Come and see Santa as he flys in to visit children aboard his airliner Grotto	Yorkshire Air Museum
22/23rd December 2007	Music & Lights at Christmas - Indulge in festive shopping at our large National Trust shop and lunch at Fountains Restaurant and then enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the Abbey and Elizabethan Manor House bathed in coloured lights with seasonal music (recorded). Last admission 4.00 pm	3.30 – 5.00 pm Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens
22nd December - 6th January 2008	Christmas Twinkle – Angels and Stars. Make your own Christmas decorations for our trees or to take home. Drop in self led activities for children. (NOT on 24th and 25th December)	11.00 am - 3.00 pm Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens
23rd December 2007	Winter Abbey Tours - Join a free tour to discover fascinating facts and stories about the Abbey and monks	1.30 pm Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens
24th December 2007	'The Star of Bethlehem' - This festive talk looks at the Star of Bethlehem, which famously led the shepherds and the Three Kings to the baby Jesus. Astronomer Martin Lunn asks if there could be another explanation for the star shining so brightly that night and examines the theories. Come along then make your own mind up!	12.00 noon Yorkshire Museum
26/27th December 2007	Wetherby Races	Wetherby Racecourse
26th December - 6th January 2008	The Twelve Walks of Christmas. Guided walk programme every day during the holiday period, with mulled wine and mince pies on the train Walks are moderately strenuous and last 3-4 hours, ending in either Redmire or Leyburn, from where you can catch a train back to your starting point. We typically cover 5-6 miles and suitable clothing and footwear is essential. Please bring your own refreshments, especially drinks. Depending on the route and timings, there may also be the opportunity to visit Bolton Castle Tea room (closed during the winter), the Old Town Hall Tea room in Redmire or cafés in Leyburn. Leyburn station teabar is open on all train running days	Wensleydale Railway
27/28th December 2007	Winter Abbey Tours - Join a free tour to discover fascinating facts and stories about the Abbey and monks	1.30 pm Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens
28th December 2007	Catterick Races	Catterick Racecourse
29th December 2007	Yorkshire Philosophical Society Lecture Programme - General theme for the year: "Controversy and Risk." This afternoon Designer Magnets. A Christmas Family Lecture by Dr Sarah Thompson, University of York. 2.30 pm. Contact 01904 656713 for further details	Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum Gardens Yorkshire Philosophical Society
29/30th December 2007	Music & Lights at Christmas - Indulge in festive shopping at our large National Trust shop and lunch at Fountains Restaurant and then enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the Abbey and Elizabethan Manor House bathed in coloured lights with seasonal music (recorded). Last admission 4.00 pm	3.30 – 5.00 pm Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Gardens
2008
1st January 2008	New Year's Day Specials - New Year's Day, Tuesday 1st January 2008, is a 'FAMILY DAY' with our Happy Tank Engines. Children will travel for free when accompanied by a fare-paying adult. A two train service will be in operation	Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway
3rd January 2008	'Observatory open evenings with Martin Lunn' - As the nights draw in, take a closer look at the stars through our 19th century telescope at the York Observatory in the Museum Gardens	6.00 - 8.00 pm Yorkshire Museum
3rd January 2008	The Black Swan Folk Club present - EDWINA HAYES. Internationally-acclaimed country-folk singer and songwriter	8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C.
3rd January 2008	Wetherby Races	Wetherby Racecourse
8th January 2008	Yorkshire Philosophical Society Lecture Programme - General theme for the year: "Controversy and Risk." This evening - Every child matters? How sensible is our care and custodial system for the young? A Lecture by Prof Ewan Anderson, University of Durham. 7.30 pm. Contact 01904 656713 for further details	Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum Gardens Yorkshire Philosophical Society
8th January 2008	FIRST TUESDAY JAZZ SUPPERS with the Andy Hillier Jazz Trio in The Court Café-Bistro & Bar. Music from 8.00 pm. Phone 01904 625082 for details	The Dean Court Hotel
9th January 2008	York Bibliographical Society presentation - JAMES 'ATHENIAN' STUART AND THE ANTIQUITIES OF ATHENS 1762-1816 by Dr Kerry Bristol, School of Fine Art, University of Leeds	8.00 pm The Fresco Room The Elmbank Hotel York Bibliographical Society
10th January 2008	'Observatory open evenings with Martin Lunn' - As the nights draw in, take a closer look at the stars through our 19th century telescope at the York Observatory in the Museum Gardens	6.00 - 8.00 pm Yorkshire Museum
10th January 2008	The Black Swan Folk Club present - Sultans of Squeeze. A feast of accordion, melodeon and concertina music with John Kirkpatrick and Chris Parkinson	8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C.
11th January 2008	The British Music Society of York present - Victoria Simonsen cello and Ben Powell piano. With a programme of works by Janácek, Schumann, Debussy and Shostakovich	8.00 pm Jack Lyons Concert Hall UoY BMS York
12th January 2008	The Ebor Singers present "Wassail Dinner" Festive music, food and drink, and good company - what better way to celebrate the end of Christmas?!	7.30 pm Merchant Taylors Hall Ebor Singers
12th January 2008	Wetherby Races	Wetherby Racecourse
16th January 2008	York Concerts - WHAT HOPE FOR US REMAINS? Robin Blaze counter tenor Jason Darnell tenor Pamela Thorby, Ailsa Reid recorders Rachel Grey cello David Miller theorbo Peter Seymour organ, harpsichord What hope for us remains? - Restoration Odes and Elegies by Blow and Purcell John Blow’s exquisite Ode on the Death of Mr Henry Purcell is rarely heard, possibly because of the demanding nature of the vocal writing, but the exceptional beauty of his homage to Purcell shows just how fine a composer Blow was, and how much he had been influenced by his pupil Purcell. Purcell’s elegies on the deaths of Queen Mary, Matthew Locke and John Playford, and songs from Dioclesian and The Fairy Queen also feature in the programme. The pre-eminent counter tenor of his generation, Robin Blaze is a highly-acclaimed interpreter of the music of Purcell	7.30 pm Central Hall UoY York Concerts
17th January 2008	'Observatory open evenings with Martin Lunn' - As the nights draw in, take a closer look at the stars through our 19th century telescope at the York Observatory in the Museum Gardens	6.00 - 8.00 pm Yorkshire Museum
17th January 2008	The Black Swan Folk Club present - Singers & Musicians Night - all performers are made welcome, and listeners besides, at our popular Open House session. The more the merrier, so do come along	8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C.
17th January 2008	Journey South - The very talented Journey South were first brought to the attention of a wider audience during the ITV X-Factor show in 2005. Since then they have been signed to Sony BMG, their debut album was released entering the UK album chart at No 1 selling 216,000 albums in its first week of release, this was later followed by a sell-out UK tour. Journey South's second album is set to be released in October 2007 along with a single in late September 2007	8.00 pm Pocklington Arts Centre
19th January 2008	'A Way of Life' Farming Traditions in Yorkshire: Winter Crafts Pull on your winter woollies and help create our final banner on the theme of winter. Learn the technique of junk metal modelling with our professional artist. Hot chocolate by the fireside included! 11.00 am - 4.00 pm	Yorkshire Museum of Farming
19th January 2008	The Academy of St Olave's present Winter Concert - Albinoni Adagio for Strings; Barber Adagio Blackford Concerto for two horns with soloists Jonathan Hunter and Janus Wadsworth; and Haydn Symphony No 101 in D major "The Clock". Phone for details 01904 644194. 8.00 pm	St Olave's Church Marygate
19th January 2008 onwards	Present Passed - This display features the Lodeveans Collection of international contemporary art juxtaposed with works from the gallery's own historic collection	York Art Gallery
20th January 2008	Institute of Railway Studies and Transport History workshop - "EARLY MOTORING CULTURES IN BRITAIN" with presentations by Craig Horner (Manchester Metropolitan University) 'The modest motor for the man of moderate means': marketing the car before World War One, with Bill Luckin (University of Manchester) and David Sheen (University of Bolton) Death on the roads: a case-study of Manchester during the Second World War	2.00 pm Yorkshire Rail Academy at the National Railway Museum IRS & TH
20th January 2008	Red Kite Walks - Red Kites were released on the Harewood Estate in 1999 as part of a UK conservation initiative. Today the population of these birds in this area has soared to over a hundred. Harewood's Science Education Officer, Marie Bowness will walk us through the Harewood Estate, keeping our eyes on the sky for these incredibly striking birds. Places are limited so please book in advance	10.00 am Harewood House
22nd January 2008	York St John University's Town & Gown lecture series - The series aims to welcome our local community, as well as guests from further afield, through our city centre doors to experience presentations on a range of themes including Education, Literature, Religion & Theology, History, Business, Health and International issues. The Importance of Remembering the Holocaust The York St John University lecture to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, given by Dr Eva Schloss, Auschwitz survivor and Trustee of the Anne Frank Educational Trust UK. Free lecture, entrance by ticket only - see web-site for details	6.30 pm Fountains Lecture Theatre York St John University Town & Gown Lecture Series
22nd January 2008	Yorkshire Philosophical Society Lecture Programme - General theme for the year: "Controversy and Risk." This evening - The end of nature conservation as we know it? A Lecture by Dr Robert Stoneman, Chief Executive, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. 7.30 pm. Contact 01904 656713 for further details	Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum Gardens Yorkshire Philosophical Society
23rd January 2008	York Concerts - THE JOHN TAYLOR TRIO - John Taylor piano Palle Danielsson bass Martin France drums with Julian Argüelles saxophone present Requiem for a Dreamer John Taylor and his trio pay tribute to the late great American author Kurt Vonnegut with a specially commissioned suite named after the imagined conversation between the author and ‘Kilgore Trout’, a fictitious writer created by Vonnegut. The Trio is joined by special guest Julian Argüelles in this and other new pieces by John Taylor. One of the great jazz pianists and composers of today, John Taylor combines performance with teaching here at York. ‘In a group that demanded more than cursory attention, John Taylor proved once again how those British pianists with real class never stopped getting better.’ The Guardian	7.30 pm Jack Lyons Concert Hall UoY York Concerts
23rd January 2008	Gretchen Peters - Hailed by many as one of Nashville's best contemporary songwriters, Gretchen Peters' intelligent and introspective songs have been covered by pop, country, blues and folk artists all over the world. She possesses a rare ability to drive a strong point, yet capture it eloquently in song. That ability has won Peters two Grammy nominations for the heart-wrenching Patty Loveless hit, "You Don't Even Know Who I Am," and Martina McBride's award-winning recording of "Independence Day", an in-your-face look at domestic violence. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see one of Nashville’s finest	8.00 pm Pocklington Arts Centre
24th January 2008	'Observatory open evenings with Martin Lunn' - As the nights draw in, take a closer look at the stars through our 19th century telescope at the York Observatory in the Museum Gardens	6.00 - 8.00 pm Yorkshire Museum
24th January 2008	The Black Swan Folk Club present - MARTIN CARTHY. Advance booking essential for this folk legend	8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C.
24-26th January 2008	CRAZY FOR YOU - Local amateur company Harrogate Phoenix Players stage this classic Gershwin musical. Written by George & Ira Gershwin. A musical comedy set in 1930’s Mid West America. Bobby wants to perform but instead is sent to Deadrock to foreclose on its theatre. He falls in love with Polly, who’s father owns the theatre. All set to the wonderful music of Gershwin, including ‘I Got Rhythm’ and ‘Embraceable You’, it is guaranteed to get your toes tapping. This is an amateur production	Harrogate Theatre
25th January 2008	Vin Garbutt; support by John Wilson	Reeth Memorial Hall Reeth
26th January 2008	York Community Archaeology Project Study Day - Photography in Archaeology with Eric Houlder. The study day programme for 2007-08 is designed to appeal to a wide range of people interested in studying their local historic landscape. Contact the Community Archaeologist, on 01904 663020	York Archaeology
28th January 2008	The Chapter House Choir Open Rehearsal - Join the choir for a typical rehearsal in the beautiful acoustic of the Chapter House. Choose whether to just listen or to sing with us - we will provide copies of music. Entrance free!	7.15 - 9.15 pm Chapter House York Minster The Chapter House Choir
30th January 2008	York Concerts - PETER DONOHOE piano plays Berg - Sonata op. 1 Beethoven - Sonata in A flat op. 110 Schumann - Arabesque and Brahms - Sonata no 3 in F minor op. 5 The second of Peter Donohoe’s three recitals (the others are on 9th November 2007 and 21st May 2008) centres on the second of Beethoven’s late sonatas with two other great sonatas	7.30 pm Jack Lyons Concert Hall UoY York Concerts
30th January 2008	THE MAGIC FLUTE - Following successful productions of The Barber of Seville and The Pearl Fishers, Swansea City Opera now bring Mozart’s final masterpiece to life. Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder. Light triumphs over darkness as we follow Mozart’s young lovers on their perilous journey through a mysterious land of sorcerers and magic with the help of a cosmic stranger. This enchanting, spell-binding Opera, filled with ritual and symbolism is a playful but profound look at man’s search for love and his struggle to attain wisdom and virtue. From virtuosic arias to folk-song melodies, the full range of Mozart’s miraculous talent is on display in this most beloved Opera, superbly performed by Swansea City Opera’s ensemble of singers and their renowned orchestra	Harrogate Theatre
31st January 2008	'Observatory open evenings with Martin Lunn' - As the nights draw in, take a closer look at the stars through our 19th century telescope at the York Observatory in the Museum Gardens	6.00 - 8.00 pm Yorkshire Museum
31st January 2008	The Black Swan Folk Club present - BERNARD WRIGLEY. An evening of songs, stories and silliness with the Bolton Bullfrog	8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C.
31st January 2008	Mirth Control Comedy Club Featuring Al Pitcher & Paul Foot Already one of the most respected acts on the national circuit, Al's unpredictable, unsystematic and upbeat live performances have consistently wowed audiences across the country "Absolute star in the making" Time Out "Catch him while he's cheap" London Evening Standard; With his tales of failed boxing matches, fictional girlfriends and troublesome youths, Paul Foot's "very effective and entertaining" (Time Out) act is a triumph for the lily livered and the weak bladdered. His diffident delivery complements an original and enjoyable performance. "Britain's brightest new comic talent . . . . . clearly destined for greatness" The Face "Mr Foot's camp and slightly surreal act won universal praise. TV stardom surely beckons" Daily Telegraph	8.00 pm Pocklington Arts Centre
31st January 2008	THE SYD LAWRENCE ORCHESTRA - One of the most popular and successful big bands in the country return to Harrogate to thrill audiences following a sell out show in 2006. Playing timeless hits ranging from Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington and Count Basie, their mix of swing, dance and jazz music together with fun, laughter, excitement and comedy make this a great live music variety show	Harrogate Theatre
1st February 2008	The British Music Society of York present - The Katona Twins Guitar Duo - Peter and Zoltán Katona. With a programme of works by Mozart/M Guiliani, Bach, De Falla, De Lucia, Albéniz, Villa Lobos and Piazzolla	8.00 pm Jack Lyons Concert Hall UoY BMS York
1st February 2008	Rodney Bewes in On the Stage – and Off.... The Brief career of a Would-Be Actor After his hugely successful performance of Three Men in A Boat, the ‘Likely Lads’ star embarks on a further adventure with Jerome K Jerome in another hilarious adaptation. In this new show Rodney Bewes brings to life Jerome’s first book, a true story about three years of his life as an actor in the 1880’s. With sumptuous staging and engaging delivery you are sure to love every minute of Bewes’ stylish performance	7.30 pm Pocklington Arts Centre
2nd February 2008	York Guildhall Orchestra present - Symphony No. 8 (The Unfinished) - Schubert; Concert Arias - Ah, lo previdi... Ah, t’invola... Deh, non varcar. Nehmt meinen Dank, ihr holden Gönner - Mozart with Soprano Soloist - Lynn Dawson; Die Fledermaus - Strauss; ‘Vilja’ from Merry Widow - Lehar; Viennese waltzes and polkas including: On the Blue Danube; Pizzicato Polka; Thunder & Lightening Polka	7.30 pm York Barbican Centre (to be confirmed) York Guildhall Orchestra
2nd February 2008	The Ebor Singers present "Rautavaara: All-Night Vigil " An atmospheric setting of the Orthodox All-Night Vigil by Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara, written in 1971. If you enjoy Rachmaninov’s Vespers, you will not be disappointed! Sung by candlelight	7.30 pm Chapter House York Minster Ebor Singers
2nd February 2008	Wetherby Races	Wetherby Racecourse
2nd February 2008	ON THE STAGE AND OFF - Rodney Bewes, best remembered as Bob in the BBC’s The Likely Lads, makes a triumphant return to Harrogate Theatre in the World Premiere of On the Stage and Off. Based on the theatre writings of Jerome K Jerome, this comedy tells of the trials and tribulations of life as a Victorian actor. In this hugely funny one-man show, Rodney Bewes plays Jerome K Jerome himself as well as the characters he encounters: theatre managers, landladies, stage door keepers, agents and of course actors – from stars to extras, playing parts from high tragedy to low comedy. Slowly he comes to see the glamorous world of showbiz for what it is. This unmissable event will showcase Bewes’ talents as a skilled character actor as he brings to life the colourful and eccentric characters of the Victorian stage with hilarious effect	Harrogate Theatre
3rd February 2008	'A Way of Life' Farming Traditions in Yorkshire: Winter Landscapes Explore winter and all its beauty through landscape painting. Be taken through watercolour techniques step by step. Places are limited, so please ensure your place by booking before Thursday 10th January 2008. 11.00 am - 4.00 pm	Yorkshire Museum of Farming
5th February 2008	FIRST TUESDAY JAZZ SUPPERS with the Andy Hillier Jazz Trio in The Court Café-Bistro & Bar. Music from 8.00 pm. Phone 01904 625082 for details	The Dean Court Hotel
5/6th February 2008	A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM - One of the countries most exciting and highly acclaimed theatre companies, Kaos Theatre, bring a thrilling new version of A Midsummer Nights Dream to the stage in a bold and physically fuelled production. A stunning, playful, and devilishly saucy dream of a play, this is a sexy Shakespearean spectacle to dazzle and amaze. This will be a dynamic, breathtaking and highly original performance - don’t be an ass and miss it. This show contains nudity and is recommended for ages 16+	Harrogate Theatre
6th February 2008	York Concerts - LAURA MOODY cello, voice Contemporary, experimental and avant-pop music to include works by John Cage, Adam de la Cour, Laura Moody, Alexander Raskatov and Judith Ring Laura Moody combines voice with cello in theatrical ways, writing her own material as well as working with young composers. A former York student, she studied at Trinity College with Alexander Baillie and is best-known as a member of the innovative string quartet, the Elysian Quartet. As a vocalist, she has worked with the contemporary group the Crash Ensemble, sung traditional Gaelic music and appeared in the National Theatre’s production of Saint Joan. Laura Moody began playing the cello at the age of seven to curb her energy and something of that early drive remains in her performance – expect a dynamic and spirited evening!	7.30 pm Jack Lyons Concert Hall UoY York Concerts
7th February 2008	'Observatory open evenings with Martin Lunn' - As the nights draw in, take a closer look at the stars through our 19th century telescope at the York Observatory in the Museum Gardens	6.00 - 8.00 pm Yorkshire Museum
8th February 2008	York Concerts - THE UNIVERSITY JAZZ ORCHESTRA - The Jazz Orchestra performs a broad range of exciting jazz repertoire including contemporary and original music featuring members of the Julian Argüelles Octet	7.30 pm Jack Lyons Concert Hall UoY York Concerts
9-24th February 2008	Day Out with Thomas - 'Thomas & Friends' visit the Museum every year. Last year there was the opportunity to ride behind ‘Thomas’ with ‘Annie and Clarabel’, and ride on ‘Troublesome Trucks’ behind ‘Diesel’, have fun in our activity zone with face painting, badge making, mask making, meet ‘Sir Topham Hatt, The Fat Controller’, watch ‘street’ entertainers and actors in character and have a go on our miniature railway rides	National Railway Museum
10th February 2008	'A Way of Life' Farming Traditions in Yorkshire: Winter Warmers Try hedge-laying and discover the techniques involved from our professional, Andrew Baxter. Escape the cold with traditional winter craft activities, including stick dressing, weaving, quilting, lace making and knitting. As the daylight fades enjoy gathering round a bonfire with a cup of heart warming soup. 11.00 am - 4.00 pm	Yorkshire Museum of Farming
11th February 2008	Wetherby Races	Wetherby Racecourse
12-23rd February 2008	York Light Opera presents My Fair Lady. Adapted from George Bernard Shaw's play and Gabrial Pascal's motion picture Pygmalion. A Professor of phonetics, Henry Higgins is listening to the various speech patterns of the people outside St Paul's Church in Covent Garden, London. He bumps into an old colleague, Colonel Pickering, who has long admired the work that Higgins has achieved in the field of phonetics. Overhearing the strong cockney accent of a flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, Colonel Pickering wagers Higgins that he cannot turn Eliza from a cockney flower girl into a lady who will be accepted by the upper classes as one of their own. Intrigued by the challenge and confident of his own ability, Higgins installs Eliza into his home and proceeds to coach her and try to turn her into the lady that Pickering has challenged. Songs include Wouldn't It Be Loverly?, The Rain in Spain, I Could Have Danced all Night, Get Me to the Church on Time and I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face	York Theatre Royal
13th February 2008	'A Way of Life' Farming Traditions in Yorkshire: Children's Event - Peggy Pig Puppetry Keep the children entertained this half-term by helping to create a winter landscape picture using silhouettes. Learn the art of puppetry and enjoy a puppet show of Peggy Pig’s Curly Tail. 11.00 am - 3.00 pm	Yorkshire Museum of Farming
13th February 2008	The Ebor Lectures - The Ebor lectures are a response to the growing need for theology to interact with public issues of contemporary society. Public theology is about engaging in dialogue with a range of communities on issues wider than narrowly defined religious matters. Theme for 2007-08 lectures: Globalisation and Identity - Globalisation has benefited modern society in terms of rapid increase of mass information and economic wealth in certain nations but, at the same time, it has brought vast inequality on a global and domestic scale. It has also challenged the sense of identity of individuals and communities, which in turn, has contributed to various recent conflicts. The Ebor Lectures 2007-8 aim to address the relationship between globalisation and identity by looking at it from social, political, economic, cultural, religious and theological perspectives. The series will examine tensions and conflicts between communities which have affected public life in different parts of the world. It will deal with issues such as: global financial systems and their impact on micro and macro economic patterns world-wide; the impact of globalisation on culture; global politics in the context of diverse national and regional interests; the causes and effects of the rise of religious fundamentalism. Lecture - 'Patterns of Religion in Modern Europe: A Global Perspective’ by Professor Grace Davie - University of Exeter Tickets are free but must be booked in advance	7.00 pm York Minster The Ebor Lectures
13th February 2008	York Concerts - THE UNIVERSITY CHAMBER ORCHESTRA with Julia Weatherley soprano David Garbutt, Gavin Whitworth, Ben Gait, Michael Slater horns John Stringer conductor play George Christofi - new work (postgraduate commission) Stravinsky - Apollo Mozart - Bella mia fiamma, addio!...Resta, o cara K. 528 Schumann - Koncertstuck for four horns Stravinsky’s beautiful ballet score for strings, Apollo, is the centrepiece of a colourful programme. The exuberant Schumann rarity is led by ex-BBC Philharmonic horn player David Garbutt. Third-year student Julia Weatherley performs Mozart’s dramatic recitative and aria, and the concert opens with a new work by award-winning postgraduate student George Christofi	7.30 pm Jack Lyons Concert Hall UoY York Concerts
13th February 2008	York Bibliographical Society presentation - ENGLISH MEDIEVAL SCRIBES by Prof. Linne Mooney, Director, Centre for Medieval Studies, University of York	8.00 pm The Fresco Room The Elmbank Hotel York Bibliographical Society
13-17th February 2008	JORVIK Viking Festival - The ultimate celebration of all things Viking! The JORVIK Viking Festival is a long-established festival in York, celebrating our Viking heritage. The Festival sees hundreds of Vikings descend on the city and demonstrate battle-drills and training routines. The city is also treated to a range of public events including lectures, arts & crafts, encampments, river events, saga-telling, and full-scale battle re-enactments	JORVIK Viking Centre
14th February 2008	'Observatory open evenings with Martin Lunn' - As the nights draw in, take a closer look at the stars through our 19th century telescope at the York Observatory in the Museum Gardens	6.00 - 8.00 pm Yorkshire Museum
15th February 2008	John Renbourn & Johnny Dickinson	Reeth Memorial Hall Reeth
15/16th February 2008	Abba Mania - This highly polished and professional production was created in 1999 and played its first shows in 2000. Featuring a special concert presentation, which celebrates the music and style of Abba, ABBAMania revives special memories of when 'ABBA' ruled the airwaves. Join in and enjoy all of your favourites including: 'Mamma Mia', 'Voulez Vous', 'Dancing Queen', 'Winner Takes It All', 'Super Trouper' and many more	The Grand Opera House York
16th February 2008	Yorkshire Bach Choir in Concert - Mexican Masterpieces - rennaissance music from Mexico. 7.30 pm. Booking Essential	St Martin-le-Belfrey Church Yorks. Bach Choir
16th February 2008	York Concerts - THE WAY, THE WIND AND THE WANDERING Wander the atmospheric space of the empty Nave absorbing the haunting sounds of the Eastern gamelan with Eastern and Western wind music. Make your own way to enlightenment as tales of mystic journeys from former ages are interpreted by living composers. This annual concert, held whilst the Nave is cleared of furniture, will this year feature Gamelan Sekar Petak, a quartet of trombones, vocal groups, and the melacholy sounds of the Japanese bamboo flute - the shakuhachi	7.30 pm York Minster York Concerts
16/17th February 2008	Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - Steam Gala Weekend	KWVR
17th February 2008	Red Kite Walks - Red Kites were released on the Harewood Estate in 1999 as part of a UK conservation initiative. Today the population of these birds in this area has soared to over a hundred. Harewood's Science Education Officer, Marie Bowness will walk us through the Harewood Estate, keeping our eyes on the sky for these incredibly striking birds. Places are limited so please book in advance	10.00 am Harewood House
20th February 2008	York Concerts - BIRMINGHAM CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP present 'Snapshots' Purcell/Knussen - …upon one note Gerald Barry - Aeneas and Dido Tansy Davies - Undertow John Woolrich - A Presence of Departed Acts Tansy Davies - Grind Show Colin Matthews - Elegaic Chaconne Morgan Hayes - Snapshots Philip Cashian - Caprichos John Woolrich - In the Mirrors of Asleep Thomas Ades - Court Studies from The Tempest Acclaimed for the virtuosity of their performances, BCMG’s chamber players play music from a clutch of Britain’s most exciting living composers. Oliver Knussen and Morgan Hayes both pay homage to that greatest of English composers, Henry Purcell. Thomas Adès is represented by the exquisite Court Studies drawn from his highly-praised opera The Tempest. John Woolrich and Colin Matthews both contribute pieces that are in their own ways touching memorials, while the music of younger talents Philip Cashian and Tansy Davies radiates energy and dance. Irishman Gerald Barry is the maverick here, writing music which is often subversive and always joyously alive	7.30 pm Jack Lyons Concert Hall UoY York Concerts
21st February 2008	The Black Swan Folk Club present - Bryony	8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C.
22nd February 2008	York Community Archaeology Project Study Day - Identifying and Conserving Finds with the York Archaeological Trust Conservation and Finds Team. The study day programme for 2007-08 is designed to appeal to a wide range of people interested in studying their local historic landscape. Contact the Community Archaeologist, on 01904 663020	York Archaeology
22nd February - 8th March 2008	SATURDAY NIGHT & SUNDAY MORNING - Alan Sillitoe’s ground-breaking picture of 1950’s Britain, as seen through the eyes of the unforgettable Arthur Seaton (immortalised on screen by Albert Finney), is now brought raging back to life in this fast moving new stage adaptation. Between cups of tea, too many pints and a long list of ladies, Arthur spends his days in a factory and his nights trying to forget it all. A hard-drinking, hard-fighting young rebel of a man, he knows what he wants and he's sharp enough to get it – he’s never had it so good. One evening he meets Brenda and Arthur's life begins to look less simple… Classic kitchen sink drama blended with vibrant action and a 1950’s fuelled soundtrack makes this funny and tender tale a must see for all ages	Harrogate Theatre
23rd February 2008	Yorkshire Philosophical Society Lecture Programme - General theme for the year: "Controversy and Risk." This afternnon - Debate on Trident A debate between Dr Geoff Sloan (University of Reading) and Prof Liam Anderson (Wright State University, USA). 2.30 pm. Contact 01904 656713 for further details	Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum Gardens Yorkshire Philosophical Society
27th February 2008	York St John University's Town & Gown lecture series - The series aims to welcome our local community, as well as guests from further afield, through our city centre doors to experience presentations on a range of themes including Education, Literature, Religion & Theology, History, Business, Health and International issues. Skills, Lifelong Learning & Higher Education The inaugural lecture of Professor Stuart Billingham, Pro Vice Chancellor of York St John University. Free lecture, entrance by ticket only - see web-site for details	6.30 pm Fountains Lecture Theatre York St John University Town & Gown Lecture Series
27th February 2008	York Concerts - Handel's SEMELE University Chamber Choir, University Baroque Ensemble and Peter Seymour conductor Semele is rich in elegant music with inventive orchestral colour and some particularly beautiful solos – including the well-known ‘Where’er you walk’. Duets and choruses affording ample opportunities for virtuoso singing and telling characterisations. Although written as an opera, to a libretto by William Congreve, Semele was originally staged as a dramatic oratorio. The story of the beautiful mortal Semele, whose love affair with Jupiter comes to a terrifying end thanks to her own vanity and the machinations of Jupiter's insanely jealous wife Juno, is told with humour and compassion. Solo roles will be performed by some of the music department’s outstanding student singers. Please note starting time; the concert is due to end at 10.15pm	7.00 pm Jack Lyons Concert Hall UoY York Concerts
27th February - 1st March 2008	TEECHERS - Local amateur theatre company 6:12 stage John Godbers classic comedy. Salty, Gail and Hobby invite you to their end of year play as they tell the story of Jeff Nixon, a young idealistic drama teacher, who soon realises that working in education today is a war – and that’s just between the staff. And then there’s Oggy Moxon… Performed in Harrogate Theatre Studio Theatre. This is an amateur production	Harrogate Theatre
29th February 2008	York Concerts - CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FROM IRELAND Listen to the beating of the rhythm: Music by Donnacha Dennehy. Programme to include: Donnacha Dennehy - Junk Box Fraud; Glamour Sleeper Donnacha Dennehy has recently been described by the Wire as 'perhaps the leading voice of the Dublin New Music scene'. For their second concert of the series, the Chimera Ensemble presents pieces by students from the University of York along with two of Dennehy's most exciting works - Junk Box Fraud (described by the composer as 'both a celebration of junk and an enquiry into our relationship with technology') and Glamour Sleeper, a piece which exemplifies Dennehy's highly individual rhythmic language	7.30 pm Jack Lyons Concert Hall UoY York Concerts
1st March 2008	The Ebor Singers present "Agnus Dei" Music for Passiontide including seventeenth-century composer Scarlatti’s powerful 10-part Stabat mater and Barber’s Agnus Dei	7.30 pm National Centre for Early Music Ebor Singers
1st March 2008	York Cantores Chamber Choir present "Baroque and Contemporary Motets" Programme to include: Bach: Jesu meine Freude and Joubert Rorate Coeli. Phone 01904 709936	8.00 pm St Olaves Church, Marygate York Cantores
1-15th March 2008	York Literature Festival - The York Literature Festival celebrates the rich and diverse literary activity in the York area. The second York Literature Festival will run from 1st March until 15 March 2008, including World Book Day (6th March) and International Women's Day (March 8th). There will be two weeks of storytelling, workshops, taster sessions and events taking place in and around York. Other activities include: walks, talks and events with authors. The festival will highlight the extensive range of literary activities that already take place within the city as well as some events especially for the festival. This is a great opportunity to find out what is already happening in York and have a go at Creative Writing at some of the special taster sessions and master classes	Various Venues York Literature Festival
4th March 2008	Yorkshire Philosophical Society Lecture Programme - General theme for the year: "Controversy and Risk." This evening - Rivalry and Restoration: The Wentworths of South Yorkshire A Lecture by Dr Patrick Eyres, Wentworth Castle Heritage Trust. 7.30 pm. Contact 01904 656713 for further details	Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum Gardens Yorkshire Philosophical Society
4th March 2008	FIRST TUESDAY JAZZ SUPPERS with the Andy Hillier Jazz Trio in The Court Café-Bistro & Bar. Music from 8.00 pm. Phone 01904 625082 for details	The Dean Court Hotel
4-8th March 2008	ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD - Local amateur theatre company Harrogate Dramatic Society bring Tom Stoppards outstanding drama to the stage. Tom Stoppard’s humourous, absurdist, tragic and existentialist play enjoys the misadventures of two minor characters from Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are friends of the Prince and their doings unravel while the events of Hamlet unfold in the background. Performed