Eggs, bunnies, chicks and Easter bonnets gave last night’s singing that bit of extra sparkle I thought. Bravo! We’ve successfully cracked Hanacpachap (well … at least the first two verses of it) and it was good to visit some old favourites too of course. And keeping with Easter just a while longer, we have Rosa (alto) to thank for the attached video – absolutely guaranteed to make you laugh out loud.
LOOKING AHEAD
We are still hoping that, if all goes well, non-professional activities (as they call choirs like ours) will be able to start from Monday 17th May. This means, of course, that we might just be able to meet on Wednesday 19th so put that date in your diaries NOW if you haven’t already done so and keep your fingers crossed. We are provisionally booking both the Town Hall and the Abbey and would hope to use the latter if the weather allows.
And looking further ahead to the Shaftesbury Fringe Festival, we have booked a slot at the Abbey on Saturday 28th August at 11 o’clock. More anon of course, but it will be really lovely to get back again and put a programme together. Watch this space.
EXHIBITION 12 - 20 April Shaftesbury Arts Centre
Andrea (alto) writes:
“I am very excited to be able to show my recent work at the Arts Centre gallery as we open up after another lockdown on 12th April. The main focus of the exhibition will be intensely coloured abstract paintings and mixed media works. Working with bright colour has kept me cheerful over past months, especially during the dark grey days of winter. There is also some closely observed representational work that expresses my concern for the local natural environment.” See attached poster. andreajenkins.co.uk
ART COURSES
Local artist Rachel Sargent is offering a series of outdoor workshops which will all be held at the beautiful Springhead Mill, Fontmell, Dorset.
DRAWING STRENGTH WORKSHOP Wednesday June16th
MAKING CONTACT WORKSHOP. Friday 25th June.
LINOCUTTING WORKSHOP. Thursday 15th July
GATHERING YOUR SENSES WORKSHOP. Monday August 9th
Contact Rachel at sargentrachel4@gmail.com or ring her on 07957 452 853.
ONLINE ARTS DIARY
For up to date information about online arts programmes, don’t forget to check the Fine Times Recorder’s listings. There are lots of wonderful free things to see and listen to on-line: http://www.theftr.co.uk/whats-on/
Keep safe and well, keep in touch, keep on singing, and see you next week
David
8 April 2021
STOP PRESS
Before you put the chicks, bunnies and whatnot back in their boxes for another year and especially for those of you who remember Watch With Mother on Thursdays at 1.45 (I THINK it was 1.45 … but I KNOW it was Thursdays), do enjoy this trip down memory lane, made extra special by one of the rare appearances of the baby rabbits! Thanks to our friend Gill from Norwich for this wonderful dose of nostalgia. https://youtu.be/PSBeQ6We5ic