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Bridlington Spa To Host The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Bridlington Spa To Host The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

February 7, 2017

Following its recent hugely popular concert in Hull as part of Hull UK City of Culture 2017, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra returns to the region this summer, presenting a family concert as part of its Noisy Kids series at Bridlington Spa on Sunday 9 July.

This concert will be part of the ‘Classically Yours’ programme, one of the key Hull 2017 events facilitated by East Riding of Yorkshire Council – a Principal Partner in Hull 2017 – throughout the year.

Hull’s Impressive Tidal Barrier Becomes The Next Look Up Art Installation

Hull’s Impressive Tidal Barrier Becomes The Next Look Up Art Installation

February 4, 2017

In a major new commission for Hull UK City of Culture 2017, the artist Michael Pinsky is transforming Hull’s tidal surge barrier in The City Speaks, an interactive artwork that contributes to the year-long project, Look Up, challenging and changing the way people see and experience the public spaces of the city.

The City Speaks functions as a 21st century Speakers’ Corner in which open-air public speaking takes on epic proportions as spoken words are translated to text and relayed on the west tower supporting Hull’s Tidal Surge Barrier.

New Contemporary Art Gallery Opens For Hull UK City Of Culture 2017

New Contemporary Art Gallery Opens For Hull UK City Of Culture 2017

February 4, 2017

A brand new contemporary art space, Humber Street Gallery, opened in Hull on 3 February 2017.

Located in the Fruit Market cultural quarter, it is being opened as part of the Hull UK City of Culture 2017 programme.

Lincoln & York Is An Official Supplier To Hull UK City Of Culture 2017

Lincoln & York Is An Official Supplier To Hull UK City Of Culture 2017

February 3, 2017

Lincoln and York teams up with Pipers Crisp Co. as official suppliers of coffee and crisps to Hull’s Humber Street Gallery.

As part of this year’s Hull UK City of Culture campaign, Lincoln & York will be supplying high-quality, locally-roasted coffee to Hull’s new Humber Street Gallery.

Manchester Camerata To Perform ‘String Serenade’ In Beverley

Manchester Camerata To Perform 'string Serenade' In Beverley This Month

February 3, 2017

There will be a chance to join Manchester Camerata’s 21 internationally acclaimed string players on Thursday 23 February, 2017, at 7.30pm, for an evening of some of the best-loved pieces for string orchestra, at Toll Gavel United Church in Beverley.

Part of ‘Classically Yours’, the concert is one of the key events in the East Riding’s celebration of Hull UK City of Culture 2017, in which East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Orchestras Live have joined forces to bring more orchestral music to the area.

New Play Coming To Burton Constable Hall This Spring

New Play Coming To Burton Constable Hall This Spring

January 30, 2017

Burton Constable Hall and Lit Up will premiere a new play this spring, revealing the surprising story behind the scenes of one of the East Riding’s most treasured stately homes, and legendary 18th century gardener Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown.

Written and directed by Rachel Feldberg, director of Ilkley Literature Festival, Mr Brown’s Directions is a complex story of love, loss, entanglement and disagreements.

The Prince Of Wales And The Duchess Of Cornwall To Visit City

The Prince Of Wales And The Duchess Of Cornwall To Visit City

January 25, 2017

Clarence House has confirmed today that The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will visit Hull on the 8 February as Hull celebrates its year as the UK City of Culture.

The tour will take in visits to the Ferens Art Gallery, Holy Trinity Church, the literacy charity First Story at The Deep and The Royal Shakespeare Company outreach programme at the Goodwin Development Trust.

BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend Is Heading To East Yorkshire

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend Is Heading To East Yorkshire

January 24, 2017

BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend is set to be one of the musical highlights of Hull UK City of Culture 2017 when it comes to Burton Constable in East Yorkshire on 27 and 28 May.

DJ Nick Grimshaw made the announcement that it would be coming to the area on this morning’s Radio 1 Breakfast Show.

Plain Sailing For Hull 2017’s Latest Partnership P&O Ferries

Plain Sailing For Hull 2017’s Latest Partnership P&O Ferries

January 21, 2017

You’ve experienced Made in Hull the installation, now check out Made in Hull, the mini cruise.

Following the success of Hull UK City of Culture 2017’s opening event Made in Hull, which attracted more than 342,000 people over seven days, P&O Ferries is celebrating its partnership with Hull 2017 by launching a Made in Hull themed mini cruise.

Hull 2017 Project Shines New Light On Hull Housing Estate

Hull 2017 Project Shines New Light On Hull Housing Estate

January 20, 2017

A local authority housing estate in Hull has been transformed into a colourful work of art as part of Hull UK City of Culture 2017.

Spearheaded by social enterprise Goodwin Development Trust, I Wish To Communicate With You has seen the residents of the Thornton Estate working with an artist to transform their homes into an ambitious art installation.

Francis Bacon: Nervous System On Display At Ferens Art Gallery

HULL : Newly Acquired Masterpiece To Be On Display In 2017

January 20, 2017

Five iconic paintings by one of the leading British painters of the 20th century, Francis Bacon, will join the redisplay of the notable permanent collection at Ferens Art Gallery, thanks to National Lottery players.

The Francis Bacon: Nervous System exhibition marks the very first time that Bacon’s work has been brought to Hull and the series will be on display between Saturday 21 January – Monday 1 May 2017.

Tales From The Treasure House : Amazing Wildlife Pictures From The 19th Century

Tales From The Treasure House : Amazing Wildlife Pictures From The 19th Century

January 12, 2017

Stunning pictures of birds produced by Benjamin Fawcett, a renowned 19th century bookseller, stationer and printer who was based in Driffield, are highlighted in rare books available to view at the Treasure House in Beverley.

Benjamin Fawcett performed the engravings and printing work for the much-celebrated Victorian book ‘A History of British Birds’ in 1851.

Greatfield 60 : Photo Exhibition To Launch Anniversary Celebrations

Greatfield 60 : Photo Exhibition To Launch Anniversary Celebrations

January 11, 2017

Greatfield 60 – a celebration of 60 years of the East Hull estate – is launching this month with a photography exhibition at a ‘pop-up’ art gallery.

The project is part of Hull UK City of Culture 2017’s artistic programme and is being funded through the Hull 2017 Creative Communities Programme, which is being delivered in partnership with the Big Lottery Fund.

Hullywood Icons To Show In Two Of Beverley’s Iconic Landmarks

Hollywood Icons To Show In Two Of Beverley’s Iconic Landmarks

January 10, 2017

Beverley will this weekend get to enjoy a special show as a part of the Hull UK City of Culture 2017 celebrations.

On Saturday 14 January from 6PM to 8PM a special show, Hullywood Icons will run simultaneously at Beverley Minster and St Mary’s Church.

BLADE : Major Commission For Hull UK City Of Culture 2017

BLADE : Major Commission For Hull UK City Of Culture 2017

January 8, 2017

In a major commission for Hull UK City of Culture 2017, the artist Nayan Kulkarni is transforming the historic heart of the city with Blade, a monumental artwork that changes the way people see and experience Queen Victoria Square.

Nayan Kulkarni, a multimedia artist known for his work with light, has taken a 75 metre long Rotor blade that would normally be at the top of a wind turbine, to create the artwork, a spectacular interruption into the newly renovated public space.

New Cultural Programme Launches For Hull’s Museums And Art Gallery

HULL : Newly Acquired Masterpiece To Be On Display In 2017

January 7, 2017

A programme of exhibition and events hosted by Hull’s well known museums and Ferens Art Gallery has been launched to compliment the first season of the UK City of Culture 2017.

With talks by famous historians, national experts, writers and broadcasters Hull’s museums and art gallery will bring a wealth of expert knowledge to the city.

Tickets Still Left For Visit Of Manchester Camerata To Bridlington

Bridlington Spa Leads The East Riding Into The Year Of Culture

January 4, 2017

There are still a few tickets remaining for the ultimate feel-good start to 2017 – Manchester Camerata make a welcome return to Bridlington Spa.

Enjoy a glittering waltz around Vienna with dancers from East Riding Youth Dance County Company on Sunday 8 January, 2017, at 2pm, as the first concert in the ‘Classically Yours’ series.

Hull UK City Of Culture Celebrates First 400 Years Of Its History

Hull UK City Of Culture Celebrates First 400 Years Of Its History

January 4, 2017

From Hull’s first Charter in 1299 – the city’s birth certificate – to the magnificent Charter of Queen Mary.

These important documents show how the people of Hull were granted privileges, rights and responsibilities, providing the bedrock upon which local citizens live today.

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