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A new exhibition is inviting islanders to explore their relationship with the land...
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An exhibition of newly commissioned artworks exploring our relationship to the land in Jersey was launched last week.
Jersey and UK artists responded to a call to reconnect, prioritise and protect the island's precious natural ecosystem.
The Land & Us was developed by ArtHouse Jersey in collaboration with local artist Alexander Mourant – alongside partner artists, Hannah Fletcher, Remi Graves, Alice Burnhope and Sam Carvosso.
The exhibition is a culmination of a year-long learning programme that took place at ArtHouse Jersey and community centres across the island, working with a diverse cross-section of the population.
The organisers said: "In this family-friendly exhibition you will be guided through artworks exploring Jersey’s past, present and future habitation of the local land, through textiles, poetry, sculpture, installation and photography.
"Travelling from our ancient neolithic past, when the land was a sacred site of ritual, through our farming traditions, oral histories and earthly language of Jèrriais, to our woodlands, indigenous species and pathways that encircle the island, The Land and Us is a place to gather and reflect on the natural world."
The exhibition runs until Sunday 5 May at ArtHouse Jersey's Capital House in St Helier.
Art in the Frame Foundation has launched an exhibition of photography by Marcin Pajak at The Harbour Gallery.
'Fleeting Moments' documents the "changing faces of Jersey", captured in a series of subtle portrayals of the island's atmosphere.
The organisers said: "These photographs are not only images but narratives, telling stories of the ever-changing environment and the enchantment associated with the briefest of moments."
Known under the pseudonym DarkLight Photography, Marcin Pajak is a photographer specialising in event, portrait and product photos with a special interest in landscapes.
The exhibition will run at The Harbour Gallery at Commercial Buildings until 21 April.
The Harbour Gallery is hosting a series of creative children’s workshops during the Easter holidays at Commercial Buildings, St Helier.
Workshops include drawing, sewing and cartooning across different days during the Eater holidays.
For bookings, you can email partintheframe@yahoo.co.uk.
Amateur theatre company, the Jersey Green Room Theatre Company, will perform 'Shrek the Musical' at the Royal Jersey Showground in Trinity until 14 April.
The organisers said: "Make room for ogre-sized family fun as the greatest fairy tale never told comes to life in a whole new way in this breathtaking musical adaptation of the hit movie Shrek.
"Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage…and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears!"
You can book tickets HERE.
Islanders can watch the full-length comedy version of Cinderella at the Jersey Arts Centre from 4 April to 7 April, performed by Jersey Youth Performing Arts.
Tickets can be booked HERE.
Islanders can experience the music of Ariana Grande performed live by international tribute artist Amy G at the Merton Hotel in St Saviour on 14 April from 15:00.
The show will convert all the greatest hits including Into You, Break Free, Thank u Next, One Last Time, and more.
The organisers said: "Amy’s stage presence and vocal ability match the pop princess, and she offers a performance that is authentic, energetic and unforgettable."
For more information, click HERE.
Rat City Promotions and Jersey Music Association are hosting two warm-up shows at the Blue Note Bar on the 6 of April.
These shows will raise money for the Under 18s Battle of the Bands event, which is taking place in July.
There will be two live sets featuring the three bands, the first of which is open to all ages from 15:00 to 19:00.
The second event is for over 18s only, and will be from 19:00 to 23:00. Entry is £5 on the door.
For more information, click HERE.
St Clement Battle of Flowers Association is hosting a wellness fair at St Clement's Parish Hall on Sunday 7 April from 10:00 until 15:00.
The organisers said: "With the rise of wellness, fragrance has even more importance due to the remarkable benefits it can promote from mood boosting to reducing stress therefore making us more relaxed, joyful and healthy."
"The room dedicated to stalls selling products to pamper and spoil you, a massage therapy room and a fitness room with a range of classes running throughout the day. Classes range from yoga to fun, aerobics exercise to music."
The event is free to enter and classes are pay-as-you-go.
For more information, click HERE.
Potty Eco Pots' next 'Rag Trade' event will be held on this Saturday 6 April in St John, with islanders invited to bring along any unwanted clothes and items to be taken home by someone else for free.
Founder Kalina Le Marquand explained that there are "no rules" to the event.
"You can bring along clothes and not take any, or you can take clothes and not bring any with you!" she said.
"An absolutely huge amount of unwanted clothes are thrown into the waste stream every day. This is a way to reuse them."
After the success of the initial clothes-based rag trade, the event now also includes household items, plants, plant pots, food and toiletries.
The event will run from 11:00-15:00 this Saturday at St John Parish Hall.
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