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Garlands of Flowers
Address:
Church Square, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire DN15 6TB, UK
Venue: 20-21 Visual Arts Centre
Event Hosts: 20-21 Visual Arts Centre
Start Time:
10:00
am End Time: 16:00
pm
From: May 12, 2012
Until: May 18, 2012
Join in with our Flower Festival and create you own origami flower or a garland of flowers.
Also, share you thoughts relating to spring on our ‘Springtime Inspiration Board’.
Tel: 01724 297070
www.northlincs.gov.uk/20-21
[Read More].
Global Odyssey
Address:
Church Square, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire DN15 6TB, UK
Venue: 20-21 Visual Arts Centre
Event Hosts: 20-21 Visual Arts Centre
Start Time:
10:00
am End Time: 16:00
pm
From: Feb 17, 2012
Until: May 19, 2012
Mark Beattie
Global Odyssey
Mark Beattie is currently studying on the MA in European Arts Practice course at Kingston University. For his exhibtion at 20-21 Visual Arts Centre he will be making a series of new sculptures especially for our exterior sculpture courtyard.
Mark’s ‘Global Odyssey’ series of works developed during an exchange programme in which he was given the opportunity to spend a year at the Australian National Univ [Read More].
A Modern Romance
Address:
Church Square, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire DN15 6TB, UK
Venue: 20-21 Visual Arts Centre
Event Hosts: 20-21 Visual Arts Centre
Start Time:
10:00
am End Time: 16:00
pm
From: Mar 3, 2012
Until: May 19, 2012
The concept of ‘Romantic’ Landscape emerged in the 19th Century when creative communities reacted against the Enlightenment and Industrialist movements (which sought to harness the natural environment in the pursuit of a better world). Artists and writers created a new language influencing how we today understand rural areas, equating them with wholesome natural beauty as opposed to merely working and living environments.
Within the conte [Read More].
A Modern Romance Exhibition
Address:
Church Square, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire DN15 6TB, UK
Venue: 20-21 Visual Arts Centre
Event Hosts: 20-21 Visual Arts Centre
Start Time:
10:00
am End Time: 16:00
pm
From: Mar 9, 2012
Until: May 19, 2012
The concept of ‘Romantic’ Landscape emerged in the 19th Century when creative communities reacted against the Enlightenment and Industrialist movements (which sought to harness the natural environment in the pursuit of a better world). Artists and writers created a new language influencing how we today understand rural areas, equating them with wholesome natural beauty as opposed to merely working and living environments.
Within the context of [Read More].
Museums at Night
Address:
Church Square, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire DN15 6TB, UK
Venue: 20-21 Visual Arts Centre
Event Hosts: 20-21 Visual Arts Centre
Start Time:
10:00
am End Time: 16:00
pm
On: May 19, 2012
Join us in the evening between 4pm and 9pm for Angels and Gargoyles, our Museums at Night event featuring music, stories and activities for visitors young and old to enjoy.
Tel: 01724 297070
www.northlincs.gov.uk/20-21 [Read More].
Richard Digance
Address:
Laneham St, Scunthorpe, South Humberside DN15 6JP, UK
Venue: The plowright Theatre
Event Hosts: Plowright Theatre
Start Time:
19:30
pm End Time: 22:00
pm
On: May 19, 2012
Many people sing, play guitar and tell stories but not many have supported Steve Martin, Robin Williams or played a guitar duet with Brian May of Queen. Richard Digance has.
Richard is also a BAFTA Nominated entertainer and received The Gold Award from The British Academy of Composers and Songwriters in 2003 and is featured in The Virgin Anthology of Songwriters. It was Dennis Norden on the ITV programme '30 years of Comedy' who said that Rich [Read More].
Furnace
Address:
Doncaster Rd, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire DN15, UK
Venue: The Baths Hall
Event Hosts: Plowright Theatre
Start Time:
20:00
pm End Time: 12:00
pm
On: May 19, 2012
Furnace is The Baths Hall's new rock and indie night. On Friday, 20 April DJs will be spinning the best rock, indie and metal tunes, whilst on Saturday, 19 May Gaskin, Protocol 5 and Skarlett Riot will take to the stage, with DJs taking the party late into the night.
Tickets for the 20 April show cost £5. Tickets for the 19 May show cost £7.
Box Office: 0844 854 2776
www.scunthorpetheatres.co.uk [Read More].
Brit Floyd
Address:
Doncaster Rd, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire DN15, UK
Venue: The Baths Hall
Start Time:
20:00
pm End Time: 22:00
pm
On: May 22, 2012
The World's Greatest Pink Floyd Show
The ultimate live Pink Floyd Tribute Show! This extravagant new show brings together all the best elements of a real Pink Floyd concert. The show is better than ever with amazing new animation and a staggering new stage production.
Tickets: £27.50
Box Office: 0844 854 2776
www.bathshall.co.uk [Read More].
Mini Angels and Gargoyles
Address:
Church Square, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire DN15 6TB, UK
Venue: 20-21 Visual Arts Centre
Event Hosts: 20-21 Visual Arts Centre
Start Time:
10:00
am End Time: 16:00
pm
From: May 19, 2012
Until: May 25, 2012
Come and decorate your own mask or wings at our ‘Museums at Night’ event and continuing throughout the week.
Tel: 01724 297070
www.northlincs.gov.uk/20-21
[Read More].
Jopsox presents Disney
Address:
Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, UK
Venue: The Podium
Start Time:
10:00
am End Time: 14:00
pm
On: May 26, 2012
Join Jopsox as they sing a selection of songs from all your favourite Disney films. Performances throughout the day.
For further information please contact Vicki Brooks: 01724 297774 [Read More].
Antiques Fair
Address:
Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, UK
Venue: The Podium
Start Time:
09:00
am End Time: 16:00
pm
From: May 25, 2012
Until: May 26, 2012
This weekend sees the return of the antiques fair, back by popular demand. Join traders on the Podium and in Library Square, where they will be selling their wares. Come along and see what treasure you can discover.
For more information please contact Vicki Brooks: 01724 297774 [Read More].
Tots’ time
Address:
Oswald Rd, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire DN15 7BD, UK
Venue: North Lincolnshire Museum
Event Hosts: North Lincolnshire Museum
Start Time:
13:30
pm End Time: 14:00
pm
Every:
Every
Friday of the Month
Free under fives drop in session. Parents and toddlers can enjoy creative play. Handle objects, get messy and sing along.
Running every Friday during term time only, healthy refreshments available. (Please note we offer a tots’ time session for nursery and playgroups which starts at 10.30am, book in advance, no refreshments available.)
Tel: 01724 843533
www.northlincs.gov.uk/museums [Read More].
Group 62 50th anniversary exhibition opens
Address:
Oswald Rd, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire DN15 7BD, UK
Venue: North Lincolnshire Museum
Event Hosts: North Lincolnshire Museum
Start Time:
10:00
am End Time: 16:00
pm
From: May 8, 2012
Until: Jun 12, 2012
Celebrate the history of the local dramatics society Group 62.
Tel: 01724 843533
www.northlincs.gov.uk/museums [Read More].
1948 Olympian Exhibition
Address:
Church Square, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire DN15 6TB, UK
Venue: 20-21 Visual Arts Centre
Event Hosts: 20-21 Visual Arts Centre
Start Time:
10:00
am End Time: 16:00
pm
From: Mar 10, 2012
Until: Jun 16, 2012
London-based photographer Katherine Green presents her series of photographs documenting members of a select group of British athletes who competed in the 1948 Olympics, the last time the games were held in London.
Recovering from war, athletes weren’t paid, were training on rations whilst working full-time and most had to hand sew their own kits. During the past few years Katherine Green has been meeting, photographing and recording intervi [Read More].
Tot's Time
Address:
Oswald Rd, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire DN15 7BD, UK
Venue: North Lincolnshire Museum
Event Hosts: North Lincolnshire Museum
Start Time:
13:30
pm End Time: 15:00
pm
Every:
Every
Friday of the Month
Tots’ time, 1.30pm
Free under fives drop in session. Parents and toddlers can enjoy creative play. Handle objects, get messy and sing along.
Running every Friday during term time only, healthy refreshments available. (Please note we offer a tots’ time session for nursery and playgroups which starts at 10.30am, book in advance, no refreshments available).
Tel: 01724 843533
www.northlincs.gov.uk/museums
[Read More].
Gadgets and Gizmos exhibition
Address:
Oswald Rd, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire DN15 7BD, UK
Venue: North Lincolnshire Museum
Event Hosts: North Lincolnshire Museum
Start Time:
10:00
am End Time: 16:00
pm
From: Feb 13, 2012
Until: Jun 30, 2012
A celebration of gadgets and gizmos from the past. Visit the museum to find out how gadgets have developed from the Victorian period on.
Look inside a Victorian shop, look around a 1960s bedroom and a 1980s living room. Play 1980s computer games and design your gadget of the future.
Sunday opening
We open 1pm until 4pm every Sunday.
Tel: 01724 843533
www.northlincs.gov.uk/museums [Read More].
Gadget and gizmos exhibition
Address:
Oswald Rd, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire DN15 7BD, UK
Venue: North Lincolnshire Museum
Event Hosts: North Lincolnshire Museum
Start Time:
10:00
am End Time: 16:00
pm
From: Feb 13, 2012
Until: Jun 30, 2012
A celebration of gadgets and gizmos from the past. Visit to find out how gadgets have developed from the Victorian period on. Step into a Victorian shop, look around a 1960s bedroom and a 1980s living room. Play a 1980s computer games and have fun inside our science lab.
Tel: 01724 843533
www.northlincs.gov.uk/museums [Read More].
Artyfact time
Address:
Oswald Rd, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire DN15 7BD, UK
Venue: North Lincolnshire Museum
Event Hosts: North Lincolnshire Museum
Start Time:
10:30
am End Time: 15:30
pm
Every:
Every
Saturday of the Month
Artyfacts give children a chance to discover the object of the week displayed in the Museum. Take part in Easter themed craft activities to take home.
Ideal for three to ten years. We also provide a small activity for under fives.
Tel: 01724 843533
www.northlincs.gov.uk/museums [Read More].
Reminiscence session
Address:
Oswald Rd, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire DN15 7BD, UK
Venue: North Lincolnshire Museum
Event Hosts: North Lincolnshire Museum
Start Time:
10:30
am End Time: 11:30
am
Every:
Every
Thursday of the Month
Reminiscence session, 10.30am and 1.30pm. For anyone over 60 interested in sharing memories, and being involved in an informal friendly group.
Book in advance. Running every Thursday during term times. Refreshments available.
Tel: 01724 843533
www.northlincs.gov.uk/museums [Read More].
Photograph archive session
Address:
Oswald Rd, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire DN15 7BD, UK
Venue: North Lincolnshire Museum
Event Hosts: North Lincolnshire Museum
Start Time:
11:00
am End Time: 14:00
pm
Every:
Every
Wednesday of the Month
Come along to see the Image Archive with over 8,000 North Lincolnshire images to view. Museum assistants will be on hand to help with orders and image searches.
No need to book. Running every Wednesday during term times. Refreshments available to purchase.
Tel: 01724 843533
www.northlincs.gov.uk/museums [Read More].
Curators talk
Address:
Oswald Rd, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire DN15 7BD, UK
Venue: North Lincolnshire Museum
Event Hosts: North Lincolnshire Museum
Start Time:
12:30
pm End Time: 13:00
pm
Every:
Every
Wednesday of the Month
Curators talk, 12.30pm to 1pm
Jennifer Dunne, ‘Boggins and Plough Jags’.
Come along for a free talk by one of our curators. Learn more about North Lincolnshire Museum’s collections. This week join us find out about some of the stranger folklore traditions in North Lincolnshire.
No need to book. Running the last Wednesday of the month (except December) during term times only.
Tel: 01724 843533
www.northlincs.gov.uk/museums [Read More].
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