November 2008

A Fish Sale... Explored

Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Drake Circus
Until 1 November

One final day to see this new exploration of the iconic Newlyn School painting, 'A Fish Sale on a Cornish Beach', by Stanhope Forbes – one of the most admired paintings in the Museum’s collections.

The exhibition will use photographs, natural history specimens and other archival material to bring the historic context surrounding the painting to life.

Admission to the exhibition is free. Opening hours are 10am to 5.30pm Tuesday to Friday and 10am to 5pm on Saturdays and Bank Holiday Mondays.

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Free Museum lunchtime talks

Tuesday 4 November: The Cornish Wonder: A Portrait of John Opie (1761-1807)
Tuesday 11 November: Sir John St. Aubyn (1758-1839) – His Herbarium and Mineral Collection
Tuesday 18 November: Conserving Plymouth's Heritage
Tuesday 25 November: The World of the Small

At Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Drake Circus, starting at 1.10pm. Admission is free and there is no need to book in advance.

For full information visit the Museum's talks page.

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Bonfire and Firework Display

Wednesday 5 November 2008
Plymouth Hoe

The sky above Plymouth Hoe will be ablaze with colour again this year as Plymouth City Council and the Evening Herald join forces to make 5 November a night to remember, which will include, food stalls and fairground rides as well as a traditional bonfire and spectacular firework display.

The count down to the pyrotechnic action gets under way at 6.30pm with Derriford Hospital Radio, who will be providing the entertainment. The Bonfire will be lit at 7.30pm, and the Firework display from the Citadel Ramparts at 8pm.

Parking for the disable and blue badge holders on a first come, first served basis. Access will be by Elliot Street.

For further information please email events@plymouth.gov.uk.

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Christmas Illuminations Switch On

Thursday 13 November 2008

Plymouth’s popular event with celebrity guest, including entertainment and live music provided by Plymouth Sound.

More information to follow.

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Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery 16th International Concert Series

Guo Yue – flute
Thursday 20 November, 1pm

The international soloist and composer Guo Yue is well known in the music world for the soaring beauty and descriptive poetry of his Chinese bamboo flutes. Made from the simplest of natural materials, cut from the forests of the Sichuan Province, the sound is created by a tiny translucent paper taken from inside the bamboo, which covers one hole on the flute and vibrates with the movement of breath. Both fragile and powerful, it is a sound that can traverse mountains and touch the soul.

Tickets are £6.50 and can be purchased at the Museum or by post. Visit the Museum's concerts page for full details.

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Thanksgiving

Elizabethan House, 32 New Street, The Barbican
Thursday 27 November, 3pm to 6pm

Meet our re-enactors, enjoy the sounds of our musicians and soak up the atmosphere in this historic property as we open for one day only, especially to mark Thanksgiving 2008.

Admission is free and there is no need to book in advance. For enquiries contact the Museum on 01752 304774.

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Seashore Safari

Wembury Beach
Saturday 29 November, 11am to 2pm

Crabs, jellyfish and sea spiders! Join the family friendly Wild About Plymouth team to look at the rich wonders of the city’s seashore. Finish the day with a satisfying beach clean up to help the beautiful marine life.

Admission is free and there is no need to book in advance. Meet us at the beach car park (Natural Trust). Bring a packed lunch and a bin bag to help with our beach clean. Recommended bus route is First Devon and Cornwall 48.

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