Archive for April, 2009
The sounds of the Cotswolds…
Posted by Culture Vulture in Live Music on April 17th, 2009
There’s some amazing music to be heard this summer in the Cotswolds, so we put together this very small selection for you, for more information on the music events, just click on the Live Music link below. The main events include WOMAD, Cornbury , Wychwood and Cheltenham Jazz Festival is coming up soon, covering a brilliant range of artists.
Hairy Bikers ride into Gloucester
Posted by Culture Vulture in Events on April 15th, 2009
Television chefs the Hairy Bikers will be parking up at Gloucester Docks on Saturday 18th April. Si King and Dave Myers will be filming their fourth BBC series from their outdoor kitchen. The city will be one of thirty places visited across Britain for the new series, and the duo will be using local produce to cook up a culinary delight. To get a sneak preview visit the docks behind the council’s North Warehouse from 2.30pm.
The Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen
Posted by Culture Vulture in Art, Events on April 15th, 2009
For those seeking high quality Brtish contemporary designer crafts, look no further than the Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen Gallery in Painswick, and look out for the annual summer exhibition, held there each year through August. www.guildcrafts.org.uk
Beatbox!
Posted by Culture Vulture in Events, Live Music on April 14th, 2009
“Beardyman has taken a niche aspect of hip hop culture, human beatboxing, and turned it into a whole new artform. He’ll be combining his amazing vocal abilities with improvisational flair, a deep knowledge of music and a wicked sense of humour in a set especially created for the Jazz Festival”
To see how he does it check this out… then go see him live, Thursday 30 April 2009 at 9:00 pm, University of Gloucestershire.
MacGregor and Michael – Fine Leather Craftmanship
Posted by Culture Vulture in Events on April 8th, 2009
Neil MacGregor and Valerie Michael are designers and makers of high quality leather goods – they were featured in the November 2008 issue of “Cotswold Life”. They are based in Tetbury, which has become one of the most interesting towns to visit in the Cotswolds in recent years.
Their designs include briefcases, handbags, leather bowls, purses, wallets and more, and they will make special items to commission. Their customers include princes, rock stars and film directors and well known companies such as Daylesford. Look out in June for the opening of their new showroom. Valerie also runs training courses, and students come from all over the world.
The forest…
Posted by Culture Vulture in Events on April 6th, 2009
If your looking for some inspiration over the next couple of weeks, check out this article, some great ideas for getting lost in the forest..