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.
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
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
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'.
Hello all! Gemma here from GemMacrame wishing you a lovely Happy December!
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.
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.
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.
St Elizabeth Hospice Exhibition and sale of posthumous works by
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.
Local musician, the lovely Ben Goble, has several reasons why focus on learning music has so many benefits. Here he is…
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…
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.
Growing up, I always loved the sea, despite moving away from home to another seaside town, coming back to visit my roots brings me back to my childhood.
MARY BISHOP
'Class of 2023'
Gemma Gilbert is a local gal, who has such a creative heart. Here she is to tell us a bit about herself and how Felixstowe inspires her.
'Rolling Retrospective'
Check out this lovely poem written by Sarah Lou Cawdron, feel free to also send over your pieces of art or writing ☺️
CAROL LAWRENCE
Once a yearly occurrence on art enthusiasts calendar, the open air art fair Art on the Prom is once again set to take place in September after a four year hiatus. In 2020 the event was cancelled due to the pandemic and has not returned, until now.
We have a new piece of
