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The Draw Large initiative offered a number of mini-residencies for artists to expand their practice by working on a large-scale drawing, supporting them to create new work during the dark […]
The Draw Large initiative offered a number of mini-residencies for artists to expand their practice by working on a large-scale drawing, supporting them to create new work during the dark […]
Award-winning TV comedy writer Paul Kerensa ('Miranda', 'Not Going Out', 'TFI Friday') presents his delightfully nostalgic one-man celebration of the early days of Auntie Beeb. For full details including how to book, click on the event title above.
Approaching his ninety-first birthday, local artist Gerald Thornton has spent a lifetime capturing the textures and colours of the Forest of Dean. This major exhibition is open daily from 11.00am to 4.00pm excluding Sundays and Mondays. Admission is free and all are welcome.
On Thursday 13 March at 7.30pm, Gerald will be talking about his work to Jason Griffiths as part of our regular monthly series of Thursday Talks at The George. This is a 'Pay As You Feel' event, but numbers are limited. For further details including booking please click on the event title above.
Blending British and Irish folk with Americana and Country, Forest-based five-piece HUMBUGS present a carefully crafted set of heartfelt and soulful music, including classic songs of the 1970s, covers of contemporary artists and original compositions. Think Paul Simon meets First Aid Kit!
Tickets £5. Bar and snacks available. All welcome. For full details click on the event title above.
Vernon James presents an evening of classic songs by James Taylor, including How Sweet It Is, Fire And Rain, Carolina in My Mind, Wondering, Mexico and Sweet Baby James. Join us on a journey back to simpler times and happily lose yourself in the dulcet tones and sweet melodies of the finest songs of the last half-century.
Bar and refreshments. All welcome. For further information and tickets, please click on the event title above.
Still Out is an audio-visual collaboration between music producers Will Cookson and Tom Haverly and filmmaker Rufus Exton exploring ambient soundscapes, landscapes and what it means to pass through time and space. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers and by DJ sets inspired by the film.
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Join us in the elegant surroundings of the George Gallery for an afternoon of classical music performed by local ensemble The Riverbank Trio – and enjoy a delicious cream tea after the concert!
The Riverbank Trio are: Fiona Crawley (flute), Liz Pritchard (cello) and Richard Kubiak (keyboard). Their varied programme includes works by J.S. Bach, Telemann, Astor Piazzolla and an original composition by Richard Kubiak. For further details including booking please click on the event title above.
Guitarist and vocalist Charlie Mee presents a personal journey through pop from the 1950s to the present day.
Bar and snacks. Tickets £5. All welcome.
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Local farmer Chris North reveals how regenerative farming can improve soil health, enhance biodiversity, build resilience in the face of climate change and actively restore and enhance ecosystems.
Bar and snacks available. This is a PAY AS YOU FEEL event – donations to cover our running costs invited. For full details including how to book, please click on the event title above.
Local singer-songwriter Betsy Beard and ex-Glastonbury rock legend Jack Bessant bring their unique blend of vocal and instrumental magic to the intimate surroundings of the George.
Bar and snacks available. For full details including tickets, please click on the event title above.
Postcards for Palestine is a unique celebration of Palestinian culture and heritage organised in aid of Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP). Come and explore this exhibition of small-scale works created and donated by local artists; take part in the events and activities – and don't miss the grand finale on Saturday 31 May, when postcards featured in the exhibition will be sold at auction.
The exhibition runs from Tuesday 27 May to Saturday 31 and is open daily from 11.00am to 4.00pm. Entry is free and all are welcome. Please note that a lift is now available for wheelchair-users. For full details including booking information, please click on the event title above.
Curated by Tom Penny, NOSTALGIA is a fascinating interactive art exhibition including Lego builds, hand-crafted items, board games, toys and art – in fact, something for everybody! There will be a wide range of exhibits on display from 1940s dolls through to a 2001 light sabre. The exhibition runs from Tuesday 3 to Saturday 7 June and is open from 11.00am to 4.30pm. For further details please click on the event title above.