Dive into the world of art with our weekly art fix.
The U3A of Guernsey’s Pastel Group Exhibition
The National Trust of Guernsey’s Art at the Park Gallery is delighted to be hosting the U3A’s Pastel Group exhibition over the Christmas season.
“We feel it is very important to support local education, in all its incarnations, and to offer the opportunity for new and amateur artists to be given the chance to exhibit their work.”
Founded in 1982, the U3A organisation was originally called the “University of the Third Age”, but today is known simply as U3A. There are over 1,000 U3As in the UK involving around 400,000 members in exploring new ideas, skills, interests and activities together. U3A Guernsey was launched in November 2015 and has already grown to more than 1,000 members.
The U3A pastel group here in Guernsey was formed in 2019, and over that time, has settled into a pattern of meeting indoors in the winter months, and spending as many sessions as possible in the summer ‘en plein air’. The group has been developing their skills in depicting still-life, and also the glories of the Guernsey land and seascape.
Some have already had a mix of artistic experience, others were starting from scratch, not having touched any art materials since school. This is the first time any of the group have participated in a public exhibition.
The exhibition opens this Friday 14 November, and runs until Friday 19 December.
Opening hours are Tuesday to Sunday 10am until 4:30pm.
The Gallery has free entry and is accessible-friendly. Please be aware that the Folk and Costume Museum will be closed during this time, and that the final day will close at 2pm.
Live Music Friday at St James
2 UK bands, 3 local bands… This Friday 14 November, treat yourself to one BIG night of original live music at St James.
Audience favourites PAVÉ are back with new music! After a set that blew everyone away at Decibel Tower earlier this year, St James are excited to invite PAVÉ back for their very own headline slot.
With some new music under their belt, and touring the festivals this summer, the Manchester outfit return to bring their captivating stage presence and blend of heavy alt-rock peppered with echoes of shoegaze back for another memorable and powerful set.
They are supported by Guernsey based Alternative band, Sleep Thief!
Also joining them will be CARNE – an alt-rock-grunge from Brighton, plus exciting sets from two young, new to the scene, local bands; ‘Out of Sync’ and ‘Certain Life’.
OMEGA NEBULA TAKEOVER
We’re back at St James for the Saturday, as OMEGA NEBULA return to the stage with an explosive live/electronic show that transcends the boundaries of traditional dub and reggae!
Join them in the dance for your next dose of musical healing from 8pm.
An exhilarating fusion of dub reggae and dance music has made them the hottest of topics amongst Sound System enthusiasts and festival revellers – after a jam packed 2024, OMEGA NEBULA are bringing their brand new live show to Guernsey!
From gigantic grooves that make your body move to soul-stirring melodies that linger long in the memory, every second of their selection is a symphony of innovation and sonic mastery.
Joining them will be the incredible An Dannsa Dub (The Dub Dance in Gaelic) and SIMALY SOUND.
An Dannsa Dub fuses the mystical energy and instruments of traditional Scottish music and Gaelic song with the heavy, meditative, driving basslines digital dub music. They call it ‘Future Dub from Ancient Scotland’.
Simaly Sound are a Bristol-based all-female Dub/Reggae collective of singers, DJs and instrumentalists, who are hitting the ground running with close-knit harmonies and killer tunes. Formed in 2022 to combine the immense skill and drive of each member, Simaly Sound features members from Italy, Spain and Poland, and together they are rocking the dance with original productions, quality lyrics, live melodica, and the highest-grade vocals.
The Global Collection is kindly sponsored by Guernsey Arts and Bow Trustees.
THEATRICAL SPECTACLES – THE PRECURSOR OF THE MODERN MUSICAL
The Arts Society Guernsey presents ’Theatrical Spectacles – the precursor of the modern musical’, with lecturer Charles Tracy.
During the second half of the 19th century, flamboyant Theatrical Spectacles became much loved by the public, notably in the USA. The lecture will look at this phenomenon and two of its foremost exponents, the Kiralfy brothers. Along the way there were rows, elephants, prima donnas, gondolas and bankruptcies.
Charles is Programme Secretary; the elder of the Kiralfy brothers is his great-grandfather. For someone who was as well-known as, say, Cameron Macintosh or Andew Lloyd Webber, it is remarkable that no one thought to produce his biography. Charles has drawn together private family papers and a limited amount of published information to remedy this defect.
Doors at Les Cotils open at 6pm for complimentary drinks and the lecture is from 7pm to 8pm. Entrance is free to members and non-members £15 at the door if space permits. More details on the Arts Society website : theartssocietyguernsey.gg or email : contact@theartssocietyguernsey.gg
This lecture is part of the Arts Society Guernsey’s education initiative in partnership with the Guernsey Institute.
Paul Walker and Karen Pfeiffer at The Guernsey Folk Club
The Guernsey Folk Club are delighted to present an evening with Paul Walker and Karen Pfeiffer, next Wednesday 19 at Les Rocquettes Hotel.
“Whilst Paul & Karen are acclaimed for their image provoking songwriting, expressive vocals and authentic musicianship, they are frequently recalled for their warmth, humour and their remarkable ability to engage with their audience. Karen’s natural theatricality and life affirming playful energy compliments charmingly with Paul’s calm geniality and combined they magically turn a great performance into a real event.”
Support will come from a few of the Guernsey Folk Club’s regular performers!
Doors open at 7:30pm, and music will start at 7:45pm.
No admission charge but discretionary donations will be welcomed.
Hope you can join for this special evening!
Mike Meinke Live@TheDuck!
Mike Meinke is a local musician, guitarist, and vocalist. He has been active in the island’s music scene for many years, performing as a solo artist and with various bands.
This Friday 21 November, you’ll have the chance to see him in action at The Drunken Duck!
Head down to the duck from 9pm to catch his set.