A Week of Music-Making with Suffolk Choirs!
Suffolk choirs welcome American friends for a week of music-making and two exciting concerts in Felixstowe and Ipswich
PENspiration! March with Kindness
Fun with the Jive Aces in Felixstowe
So delighted to hear from Donna Wakefield and her mam, winners of this month's competition who had a wonderful time last night with the lovely lads from UK's No. 1 jive and swing band... The Jive Aces, at the Spa Pavilion Felixstowe last night for the "Not Quite Christmas" show! And what a show it was!!! 💃🕺
"80 Years Ago Since the D Day Landings" a Poem by Sarah Lou Cawdron
A Poem by Sarah Lou Cawdron: "I Can Do Hard Things"
Oh the things I can do they are many abs true. I can climb the highest mountain
Great Women Celebrated in New Town Centre Mural
A new mural celebrating trailblazing women is due to be unveiled in Felixstowe! ‘Leading the Way’ features Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, Edith Maud Cook, Emmeline, Christabel and Sylvia Pankhurst and was painted by artist Catalina Carvajal. Millicent Fawcett will be added soon to complete the mural.
We’ve Got a Soft Spot for This One… A Review of Last Night’s “Endless Love” at the Spa!
Being a big fan of old school funk, soul, R&B, I already had a soft spot for this show. But a few days ago, my interview with Ryan (performing as Lionel) pushed it a little further, and last night’s show just took it to another level. My love for Lionel and Diana has well and truly been reborn!
An Interview with The Lead Singer in This Weekend's "Endless Love Show" at the Spa Pavilion
We were delighted to interview the lovely Ryan, lead singer performing as Lionel Richie in this weekend's Endless Love Show at the Spa Pavilion...
"The Humble Squirrel" a Poem by Local Lass, Sarah Lou Cawdron
PENspiration! Let April Shower You With Creativity!
Virginia Betts is a tutor, writer poet and actor from Suffolk. An eternal optimist and mid-life-creative advocate, she’d like to point out that it’s never too late to live the dream. And with this month’s blog, some ink to inspire and ignite your creative fire.
Music In Film: The Score Master, Hans Zimmer & Hollywood Epic, Dune
If you are a fan of cinema I urge you to go and see Dune Part 2 while it is still in cinemas (ideally an IMAX screen for the film to have the full impact). Denis Villeneuve’s follow-up to the spectacular Dune Part 1 is truly one of the best cinematic experiences that I have had in recent memory, and a huge part of that is due to the overwhelmingly epic score composed by the great Hans Zimmer
A Review of Céline Dion Tribute at the Spa Pavilion
Last night’s tribute night opened with a backdrop of the unmistakable alluring eyes of Céline Dion and the sound of solo keyboard by the talent Joe Boyes. It did the job of wrapping the audience up in the ambience of the vocal legend we all love, and set the stage for Alexandra Darby, a Birmingham lass who carries the torch of Dion's legacy. Singing “It’s All Coming Back to Me” in a teal evening flowing dress, reminiscent of Céline’s Las Vegas 2013 concert, it became clear that Alexandra has what it takes to do Céline proud
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Review of the Spa's Festive Panto, by Laura Locke
The Spa Pavilion Felixstowe's roof was well and truly raised last night at the very first night of Dennis Lowe Theatre Company's colourful and joyous production of 'Aladdin'.
Let’s Get Crafty at Christmas!
Hello all! Gemma here from GemMacrame wishing you a lovely Happy December!
The Creativity Genius Behind Scary Music, by Local Lad, Ben Goble
At this spookiest time of year, I thought that I’d write about scary music, and what it is that makes some music send a shiver down your spine.
Andrew Dockerill’s New Focus on Art Since Retiring
My painting was on hold earlier in the year after the passing of my dear mother in April. I have now retired from my IT career and this is giving me more time to focus on my art. I have now started painting again and picked up on my plan to paint views of Felixstowe and the surrounding villages. The drawings and paintings I’ve done so far can be seen in this article.
Mental Health and Producing Art by Mark McDonnell (AKA Minty!)
Mark is an artist originally from London who has always loved creating and producing art from a young age, but it's been a long journey to become the artist Mark is today.
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St Elizabeth Hospice Exhibition and sale of posthumous works by
Art in Felixstowe, by Tristan Bolton
I’m Tristan, which despite being quite a cool name, has had a tendency to have been mispronounced over the course of my 50+ years.
The Benefits of Learning Music, by Ben Goble
Local musician, the lovely Ben Goble, has several reasons why focus on learning music has so many benefits. Here he is…
'Adventures in Colour' by Sarah Heather
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New WallArt at 142 Gallery, by Sarah Heather
You may have seen the wonderful large wall art painting space on the corner of 142 Hamilton Road and Gainsborough Road. If you havent... where have you been dear?! 😁 We got in touch with the lovely Sarah Heather who will be painting the next wall art at 142 Gallery on Hamilton Road. Here's a bit about her artistic history…
Felixstowe’s Unique Arts and Crafts Bonanza Returns on 3rd September With Over 90 Local Artists
Over 90 artists and craft makers will have their work for sale at this year's Art on the Prom in Felixstowe. The long-awaited return of this long standing event happens on Sunday the 3rd of September and promised to be a wonderful day-long celebration of creativity and community.