Graham Oppenheimer & Friends
The renowned viola player Graham Oppenheimer brings a group of friends to perform string quintets by Mozart and Dvorak and will be joined by local young musician and soprano, Grace Crocker for songs by Schubert.
They will be playing at Melbourne Parish Church, DE73 8JH, on Thursday 23rd September Doors open 7.00 pm, concert begins 7.30 pm.
WE ARE WHAT WE OVERCOME
Sunday 26th September at Melbourne Assembly Rooms DE73 8GF
Live Music, comedy, heartfelt stories and open conversations about mental health featuring Matt McGuinness and the MLC
Although our focus is on creative art Melbourne Festival’s concerts & performances have always been an important part of the Festival. On 8th October, The Ben Crosland Jazz Quintet will be performing.
THE BEN CROSLAND JAZZ QUINTET
The event will take place at Melbourne Parish Church DE73 8JH on 8th October 7 for 7.30pm.
Back by popular demand Melbourne Festival Jazz in the Parish Church on Friday 8th October.
About the Open
Tarpey Gallery Open 2021 takes over from the Midlands Open which ran from 2009 – 2017 and will be a more streamlined affair with online applications, a four week duration and a more minimal hang. Entries will be open to all artists working in the UK. Any medium will be accepted. Entries are open from the 25th August – 25th September 2021 and the exhibition will take place from 23rd Oct – 14th November 2021.
This Month At Dronfield Hall Barn Tomorrow!
10am-3pm FREE ADMISSION
Thank you to all of those who have supported our fantastic pop-up mini-markets throughout this month. It has been great to have seen so many people enjoying the stalls in our gardens - and we're looking forward to doing it one final time this summer at the usual time tomorrow!
Horticulture students at Derby College Group’s Broomfield Hall have contributed to the College’s competition medal haul with a silver award in the professional category at Gardeners World Live at the NEC (August 26 to 29).
Get ready for the first Hannells Darley Park Weekender!
This bank holiday sees the first Hannells Darley Park Weekender. Classic Ibiza get the party started on Friday 27 August with the finest Balearic beats remixed for a live orchestra and stunning live vocalists.
The Art of Wellbeing
The Art of Well Being is a series of creative workshops designed specifically to create, support and promote health and well being via the arts. The workshops are held in our beautiful and peaceful gallery space by qualified creative expressive practitioners.
The series of The Art of Wellbeing workshops are co facilitated by Ella Meredith and Rachael Pinks.
Zarzo Basket Weaving Course
Saturday 18th September, 10am - 5pm £85
Join Karina, from Whittle & Weave for this full day basket weaving course at The Old Lock Up Gallery.
These beautiful Zarzo baskets, based on traditional Mediterranean weaving techniques, make great fruit baskets or gift hampers.