Coming events at Willow Gallery, Oswestry

Message from Tereska Williams, Willow Gallery, Oswestry.

Upcoming Live Events and Entertainment at Willow Gallery Oswestry   Live Music   SARAH BARNWELL QUARTET Harnessing violin, guitars and double bass to spellbinding effect Saturday February 18, Concert start time: 8pm No stranger to town, Sarah celebrates the violin in all its variations, delighting audiences at home as well as overseas. Sarah will be performing alongside acoustic guitarist Will Barnes, stunning jazz guitarist Andy Mackenzie and double bass extraordinaire Erika Lyons – making up one of the most exciting and original quartets currently on the scene.    The concert starts at 8pm, but early arrivals can take the opportunity to have a look around the Gallery and enjoy the current exhibition. Evening meals are also available at the Willow Eatery (pre-booking essential), and the bar is open all evening.  Tickets: £12/6 (adult/child) Book Online     CHRIS QUINN Master of the acoustic guitar, quality songwriter and eloquently expressive vocalist Saturday March 25, 8pm   Back at the Willow by popular demand, the Shrewsbury-based acoustic guitar virtuoso has gained a great deal of acclaim internationally and will present a varied and exciting repertoire ranging from evocative, old-school British and Irish folk to American roots – with many original compositions along the way.    Chris's own debut solo album, Across the Divide, has received overwhelming praise, gaining him ever more fans both here and abroad – so now is a very good time to come and see him play live.  Tickets: £10/5 (adult/child) Book Online   THE FORGOTTEN TALES The stories that built the British Isles – fun for all ages Friday 7th April, 8pm Fast-paced, high-energy production performed by Parable Arts founder Jon Buckeridge who single-handedly brings some of Britain's most magical myths, legends and folk tales back to life, in a combination of storytelling, poetic verse and live music. Hilarious, heroic, heartbreaking, this is an evening of unique entertainment guaranteed to engage and enchant in equal measure.  Tickets: £10/5 (adult/child) CLASSES   LEARN TO LINDY HOP! Dance craze from way back and now enjoying a great revival…  Fun, friendly, invigorating classes for people of all ages, a fabulous way to have fun, meet new people and get fit. No partner required; all levels welcome. This    should be on your must-do list!      Classes run on Monday evenings at the Willow Gallery's Dunbabin Room. Sessions begin at 7.30pm and cost just £3 per class. For further information: Tel: 07980 291311 (Adie) or 07811 569529 (Bev) Facebook: Oswestry Lindy Hoppers   LEARN TO PLAY FOLK MUSIC IN A RELAXED AND FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE Folk Fiddle, Flute & Mandolin Tunes taught by ear – no need to read music Tuesday 25th April - 13th June 2017 Beginners Plus 5.30pm - 6.30, Improvers 6.45 - 7.45pm, Advanced 8 - 9pm     You will need your own instrument – fiddle, flute, whistle or mandolin. Beginners Class does require a basic knowledge of how to play your instrument; Improvers require a good knowledge, and Advanced is for students who have progressed through Improvers.    The Beginners Plus class requires a basic knowledge of how to play the instrument, the Improvers requires a good knowledge and the Advanced class is for students who have progressed from Improvers.  You will need your own instrument – fiddle, flute, whistle or mandolin. Cost:  £50 for 7 weeks (half term 30th May)   For further information or to book: Tel: 07983 884411 (Diana Buckle) / Email - fiddleandflute@gmail.com   PAINTING WITH WORDS - Exhibition Live Music Art inspired by literature March 4 – April 15       Many visual artists draw inspiration from other artistic forms, and this Spring at the Willow we will be presenting our first exhibition of artworks inspired by the written word. These will include a variety of media and styles, with the span of literature ranging from classical to contemporary. Each work will be displayed alongside details of the book, poem or quote that inspired it. All work is for sale unless otherwise stated.     Note to artists: We are filling up fast with entries and, if you would like to submit an application, please drop us an email (info@willowgalleryoswestry.org) as soon as you can.     As part of out literature exhibition IMPROETRY COLLECTIVE plus 'OSWARDS' MAGAZINE LAUNCH Friday 3rd March    Six-piece band comprising violin, guitar, double bass, percussion, ipad and samples with performance poetry, Improetry interacts with improvisation over original classics from Keats, Yeats and more. The group will also be launching their debut album: we wish them every success and prosperity!     The same evening, local writing group 'Oswords' will be launching their new magazine that will be available to buy on the evening, with some extracts from the magazine read by the authors. Start time: 8pm (doors open 7.30pm) Tickets: £8   Visit our website for current exhibitions, courses and workshops.   To contact the Willow Gallery: T: 01691 657575 W: willowgalleryoswestry.org E: info@willowgalleryoswestry.org

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