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artspaces-Exhibition
artspaces Exhibition
Date: 10/04/2008  Location: The Gallery, Roland Levinsky Building, University of Plymouth
artspaces is a South West based company entering its fifth year.  It began with the aim of increasing the visibility of art through utilising the spaces where we work rest and play.
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The 39 Steps
Date: 28/04/2008  Location: The Theatre Royal, Plymouth
Alfred Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller follows the adventures of Richard Hannay, complete with stiff-upper-lip, British gung-ho and pencil moustache, as he encounters dastardly murders, double-crossing secret agents, and, of course, devastatingly beautiful women.
Dancing-the-Clay
Dancing the Clay
Date: 03/05/2008  Location: Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery
A retrospective exhibition of works by West Penwith based ceramic sculpture, Tony Latimer, featuring a group of nine large works entitled, The Stillness in the Dance.
Where-are-we---Questions-of-Landscape
Where are we - Questions of Landscape
Date: 03/05/2008  Location: Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery
The image of a changing landscape has been mediated through photographs for over 150 years.  During this period differing types of landscape photographs have become as varied as the terrain they map.
The-Kooks
The Kooks
Date: 03/05/2008  Location: Plymouth Pavilions
Following the news that The Kooks will release their eagerly awaited new album 'Konk' on 14 April, the band has announced a 10 date tour of the UK and will head to Plymouth Pavilions on Saturday 3 May 2008.
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The Artemis Transat
Date: 03/05/2008  Location: Sutton Harbour, Plymouth
The race starts on Sunday 11 May 2008 from Plymouth. Up to 40 IMOCA 60 and Class 40 racing yachts are expected to gather at Sutton Harbour, Plymouth for the 13th edition of the race that will see the skippers face 2,800 miles of racing across the North Atlantic to Boston.
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Barbican International Jazz and Blues Festival
Date: 03/05/2008  Location: The Barbican, Plymouth
The inaugural Barbican International Jazz and Blues Festival takes place from May 3-11, turning Plymouth's historic quarter into a riot of music and colour. 
City-of-London-Sinfonia
City of London Sinfonia
Date: 03/05/2008  Location: The Guildhall, Plymouth
The City of London Sinfonia is one of the UK’s leading chamber ensembles, and comes to The Guildhall with a special programme for string orchestra.
Imaginators---May
Imaginators - May
Date: 06/05/2008  Location: Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery
These fun, free session for the under fives and their carers include creative activities, games, songs and stories based on the Museum's collections and exhibitions.
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The Rachel Cornish Show
Date: 06/05/2008  Location: Plymouth College of Art & Design
Rachel Cornish practises in the South West of England. Using primarily video and installation art, her recent work has emerged through an investigation of conscious experience.
5-Men-Dancing
5 Men Dancing
Date: 07/05/2008  Location: Theatre 1, Roland Levinsky Building, University of Plymouth
This will be a night of dance created expressly out of the synergy of events, ideas, accidents and occurrences of this particular evening.
Show-of-Hands-with-Miranda-Sykes
Show of Hands with Miranda Sykes
Date: 09/05/2008  Location: The New Continental Hotel, Plymouth
A Plymouth Folk Roots Promotion
Dara-O-Briain
Dara O Briain
Date: 10/05/2008  Location: Plymouth Pavilions
Dara O'Briain is the biggest Irish comic to have hit the UK in recent years.  Already a huge star in Ireland where he produces and presents the hit TV live comedy review show 'The Panel', Dara has now moved from being a sold-out festival favourite in Edinburgh to selling out theatres across the UK.
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Farmers Market May 10
Date: 10/05/2008  Location: The Sundial, City Centre
With 25 stalls selling a wide variety of local produce, the city centre farmers market is a livey and bustling market to visit.
Newnham-Park-Beginners-Open-Day
Newnham Park Beginners Open Day
Date: 10/05/2008  Location: Newnham Park
In conjunction with 'National Shooting Week', the shooting ground at Newnham Park is inviting beginners to try clay target shooting absolutely free during a family-focused open day including trade stands and fresh, local catering. 
Renditions
Date: 14/05/2008  Location: Goschen Centre, Keyham
A collection of energetic, moving and inspiring dance pieces, performed by dance students.
Ten-Tors-Orchestra
Ten Tors Orchestra
Date: 17/05/2008  Location: St. Andrew's Church
University of Plymouth Choral Society and Ten Tors Orchestra
Moths Go Batty!
Date: 17/05/2008  Location: Central Park

A Wild About Plymouth Event - Join this family-friendly natural history group for an evening adventure attracting moths and looking for bats.


Lord Mayor's Day
Date: 17/05/2008  Location: The Hoe
The Lord Mayor’s Day event will be packed full of fun activities for all ages, including an array of colourful floats, bouncy castles, charity stalls display and much more.
Machinal
Date: 21/05/2008  Location: Barbican Theatre, Plymouth
This play was written by the early 20th Century playwright and journalist Sophie Treadwell.
Splice 2008 Student Film Festival
Date: 21/05/2008  Location: Plymouth College of Art & Design

Plymouth-Volks-Fest-2008
Plymouth Volks Fest 2008
Date: 23/05/2008  Location: Newnham Park
A new an exciting show for 2008.  A chilled out, family friendly weekend with entertainment for all.
Chuckle-Brothers
Chuckle Brothers
Date: 24/05/2008  Location: Plymouth Pavilions
Indiana Chuckles and the Kingdom of the Mythical Sulk
Chuckle Brothers 2008 Spring Tour

IRC South Coast Area Championship
Date: 24/05/2008  Location: Royal Western Yacht Club, The Hoe

24 - 26 May

Visit www.rwyc.org for more information

Details to follow...


Plymouth-Half-Marathon
Plymouth Half Marathon
Date: 25/05/2008  Location: The Hoe
Plymouth’s largest Half Marathon in the South West starts and finishes on Plymouth Hoe. 2008 will be the biggest event ever as the race limit has been raised to 6,000 entries.
Mutley-Greenbank-Festival
Mutley Greenbank Festival
Date: 26/05/2008  Location: Mutley & Greenbank (Various)
An interactive week-long community festival with the theme of 'celebrating community; celebrating diversity' taking place over a whole 7 days in various locations within the Multey Greenbank neighbourhood.
European Maritime Day
Date: 26/05/2008  Location: The Hoe
Following on from last year's successful Gipsy Moth VI return event, this event is a celebration together with a showcase of local talent.
Pigeon-Detectives
Pigeon Detectives
Date: 29/05/2008  Location: Plymouth Pavilions
The Pigeon Detectives are an English band from Rothwell, Leeds, who formed in 2002.
Big-Days-in-the-Park
Big Days in the Park
Date: 31/05/2008  Location: Freedom Park
Plymouth and District MIND in Association with Plymouth Folk Roots
6 Metre British Open Championship
Date: 31/05/2008  Location: Royal Western Yacht Club, The Hoe

31 May - 2 June

Visit www.6mr.org.uk for more information.


Performance Yachting Marine Fair
Date: 31/05/2008  Location: Mayflower International Marina
This exciting event is not a boat show, but an exhibition of all things nautical or pertaining to the sea. 
Annual Breakwater Bash
Date: 01/06/2008  Location: Turnchaple Boathouse
Organised by Mayflower Offshore Rowing Club, in Plymouth Sound on Sunday 1st June on the 8km 2009 World Championship Course.
Avril-Lavigne
Avril Lavigne
Date: 01/06/2008  Location: Plymouth Pavilions
A great deal has happened in Avril Lavigne's life since she released her debut album, ‘Let Go’, in 2002, when she was 17 years old.
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Nimble Fish with THE CONTAINER
Date: 02/06/2008  Location: City Centre Piazza
A container lorry, somewhere in Europe. Inside are five people with one common aim: to reach England and start a new life. Can they trust the agent to get them there?
Imaginators June
Date: 03/06/2008  Location:
These fun, free sessions for the under fives and their carers include creative activities, games, songs and stories based on the Museum's collections and exhibitions.
Exhibitions and Live Fashion Shows
Date: 03/06/2008  Location: Plymouth College of Art & Design

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Museum Lunchtime Talk - Dancing the Clay
Date: 03/06/2008  Location: Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery
Cornwall-based ceramicist, Tony Lattimer, discusses his work and his exhibition, 'Dancing the Clay', which will be on display at Plymouth City Museum and Art Galley in May and June 2008.
Madam-Butterfly
Madam Butterfly
Date: 04/06/2008  Location: Plymouth Pavilions
Puccini’s tragic masterpiece is a magnificent tale of the doomed love of an American naval lieutenant and his young Japanese bride.
Mary-Poppins
Mary Poppins
Date: 04/06/2008  Location: Theatre Royal, Plymouth
The World's favourite Nanny is flying to Theatre Royal Plymouth.
Following a triumphant run in London’s West End, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular hit musical MARY POPPINS is coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth in its first ever UK Tour.

La-Boheme
La Boheme
Date: 05/06/2008  Location: Plymouth Pavilions
No opera can equal the enchanting romance and heartfelt emotion of La Boheme. From the celebrations in the CafĂ© Momus to the intimacy of the artisans’ garret and the final tragic moments of Mimi’s death, Puccini’s emotionally charged score never fails to captivate audiences whenever it is performed.
Museum-Lunchtime-Talk---Re-evaluating-Captain-Scott
Museum Lunchtime Talk - Re-evaluating Captain Scott
Date: 06/06/2008  Location: Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery
Join Dr. David Wilson, great nephew of Dr. Edward Wilson, who died with Captain Scott and his party on their return from the South Pole in 1912.
Shrimpers National Rally
Date: 06/06/2008  Location: Queen Anne's Battery, Coxside
The Shrimper sailboat is built in Cornwall. It is estimated between 50/60 will be visiting Plymouth for their National Rally.
Scribing the Soul Exhibition
Date: 07/06/2008  Location: The Gallery, Roland Levinsky Building
Susan Aldworth's art explores the nature of consciousness.  In 1999, the experience of observing her brain live on a monitor during a diagnostic bran scan triggered an ongoing fascination with the relationship between the physical brain and the sense of self. 
Plymouth Pride 2008
Date: 07/06/2008  Location: Plymouth Guildhall, City Centre
Celebrating the city's diverse Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans communities.
Race-for-Life
Race for Life
Date: 08/06/2008  Location: The Hoe
We are delighted to be hosting a 2008 Race for Life event at The Hoe. We'd love you to take part and help us smash our fundraising target of £256000 - and have a great time with family and friends too!