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SUMMARY:Event C1: Elmer and Friends: The Colourful World of David McKee
DESCRIPTION:Step into the vibrant world of David McKee’s much-loved picture books at ‘Elmer and Friends: The Colourful World of David McKee’ at The Novium Museum throughout the Festival of Chichester and from 18th April to 13th September. \nThis exhibition – brought to you by Seven Stories\, the UK’s National Centre for Children’s Books – brings the late author and illustrator’s family favourites to life with original illustrations and multi-sensory\, interactive displays. \nWith Elmer at the centre\, the exhibition features characters from more of McKee’s best-known stories\, including Not Now\, Bernard\, King Rollo and Mr Benn. \nIdeal for families\, but there’s plenty for grown-ups to enjoy too\, thanks to the intergenerational appeal of McKee’s books.
URL:https://festivalofchichester.co.uk/event/event-c01-elmer-and-friends-the-colourful-world-of-david-mckee/
LOCATION:Novium Museum\, Chichester\, Tower St\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 1QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children
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SUMMARY:Event M40: Full Circle – Blake\, The Beats and the Downs
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy visionary poetry and jazzy music celebrating William Blake\, the American Beats and the unique South Downs landscapes. Performed by the Full Circle Quartet with poet Mandy Pannett plus jazz/roots ensemble Poetry in Motion\, with brilliant saxophonists Josephine Davies and Charlotte Glasson and top-class jazz musicians. \nThe South Downs Poetry Festival is delighted to bring together two exciting music/poetry ensembles for a very special performance overlooking the Roman ruins in the Novium museum. The South Downs Suite intersperses Mandy Pannett’s evocative Downland poems with original jazz from the Full Circle Quartet\, comprising bandleader and bassist Terry Pack\, award-winning saxophonist Josephine Davies\, TV composer Joss Peach and drummer Angus Bishop. \nThe Poetry in Motion ensemble focuses on the visionary poems of William Blake\, who lived in Sussex and was tried in Chichester for sedition\, with the streetwise verse of the American Beats who were inspired by Blake. The ensemble comprises poet Barry Smith\, guitarist Chris Hardy and saxophonist Charlotte Glasson. Clear the decks for an evening of visionary experience.
URL:https://festivalofchichester.co.uk/event/event-m40-full-circle-blake-the-beats-and-the-downs/
LOCATION:Novium Museum\, Chichester\, Tower St\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 1QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music,Spoken word
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SUMMARY:Event W10: Chichester Collage Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Spend a creative day at The Novium Museum exploring Chichester’s historic architecture and creating your own collage artwork\, with guidance from local artist Sue Webber throughout. \nJoin us at The Novium Museum for a day of creativity inspired by the historic architecture in Chichester city centre. You’ll explore Chichester’s buildings – observing their lines\, textures and small details – and gather inspiration to create your own paper collage artwork. \nIn the morning\, we’ll take a gentle walk through the city centre\, sketching a selection of buildings and collecting ideas for your composition. If the weather is wet\, we can stay indoors and work from the views from Cathedral View. After lunch\, we’ll work in the Woolstaplers meeting room at The Novium Museum to turn your sketches into finished collages\, guided throughout by local artist Sue Webber. \nThe price includes collage materials\, sketchbook\, pencils and light refreshments (tea\, coffee and biscuits) – please bring a packed lunch.
URL:https://festivalofchichester.co.uk/event/event-w10-chichester-collage-workshop/
LOCATION:Novium Museum\, Chichester\, Tower St\, Chichester\, West Sussex\, PO19 1QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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