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Wellbeing Calendar #44: Beats, run and blues

Wellbeing Calendar #44: Beats, run and blues

Friday 18 August 2023

Wellbeing Calendar #44: Beats, run and blues


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Ukraine Day celebrations, live music, theatre, and a charity run – there's plenty on the cards to keep you feeling good this weekend.

Pop up art exhibition

When? Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 August – 10:00 to 17:00

Where? Greve de Lecq Barracks

What? ArtHouse Jersey’s latest pop up exhibition will showcase the work of Shan O’Donnell and Nicole Sheppard. Shan will be exhibiting ‘That’s Not The Way The River Flows’, a photographic series that playfully explores masculinity and femininity through self-portraits, whilst Nicole will be presenting ‘At Grass Roots, 2023’ an installation which sculpturally investigates the relationship between waste material, everyday objects and construction.

Ukraine Day Celebrations

When? Saturday 19 August – 10:00 to 16:00

Where? Jersey Central Market

What? Ahead of Ukraine Day 2023, islanders are invited to visit the Central to celebrate Ukrainian culture and solidarity.

There will be authentic Ukrainian food with a bake sale and food tasting, as well as live music of various genres from local musicians, including a special performance by the Jersey Academy of Music. There will also be a Ukraine Community Display, and a display from Jersey Overseas Aid, showcasing the outcomes of the charitable donations by Jersey.

You can also head over to Jersey Library to join in with a Ukrainian Painting Workshop and shell or pebble painting.

Blues in the Park

When? Saturday 19 August – 19:00

Where? Coronation Park

What? Lauren Ivy & The Engine and The Electric Blues Band will be taking to the stage in Coronation Park for a night of the “very best rhythm and blues” as part of the Coronation Park Concert Series.

Our House

When? Saturday 19 August – 14:00 and 19:00; Sunday 20 August – 14:00 and 19:00

Where? Haute Vallée

What? Come see talented young performers take to the stage in the Theatre Workshop’s summer production of Our House, the musical based on the hit songs of Madness!

Beats in the Bay

When? Saturday 19 August – 18:00 to 21:00

Where? Kismet Cabana

What? Maisie Robbie will be performing at Kismet Cabana with the sunset as a backdrop. Come and soak up the last rays of sunshine of the day along with a delicious menu.

Jayson Lee 10k Memorial Run

When? Sunday 20 August - 09:00

Where? FB Playing Fields

What? Join fellow runners for a 10K run in memory of Jayson to help raise funds for Jersey Hospice Care. All standards are welcome and everyone who crosses the finish line will be rewarded with a medal. Entries will close at 08:20.

 ... don't forget to pack your picnic!

There is still time to enjoy a Picnic in the park with Jersey National Park! Visit their website to find some inspiration for locations and what to pack.

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