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Events in Cornwall - September

Treasure Hunt

5th September 2010
The Stithians Centre
Church Road
Stithians

Fancy a gentle stroll followed by a cream tea? Join our Treasure Hunt, starting at The Stithians Centre from 2.00pm, with tea from 4.00pm (even for those who didn’t do the walking). Start any time between 2.00pm and 3.30pm, entering as individuals or teams of any size.

For those who’ve not done one before, the idea of the Treasure Hunt is to follow a given route and answer a number of questions about things you can see along the way. Some questions will be relatively simple and obvious, others more cryptic and devious and may require that you share the setter’s sense of humour. We’ll keep the route within the village and suitable for all ages. You should be able to complete the Hunt in about an hour, although you could easily take longer if you wish.

Entry £1 per person, children under 10 free. Great fun.

A Chorus Line

9th to 11th September 2010
The Regal Theatre
Redruth
01209 216278

Redruth Amateur Operatic Society (Trust) presents ‘A Chorus Line’ live on stage. In an empty theatre, on a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. The field’s been narrowed down to just 17 dancers. For these men and women, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It’s what they’ve worked for — with every drop of sweat, every hour of training.  But before the final cut is made, the director Zach asks each of them to talk about themselves. But Zach wants more than just their resumes. He wants to know about their families, friends, lovers, ambitions and careers. From funny to heartbreaking, these 17 dancers share with us the stories of their lives. They put themselves on the line to get a job on the line. And when they’re done, so is the audition, and the final chorus line of 8 dancers is chosen.

(Box office hours 11:30am – 10:00pm)

Show times: 7:30pm on 9th & 10th September, 5:00pm & 8:30pm on Saturday 11th September.

Ticket prices:  £8 on 9th September, all other performances are £10.

Live Music Nights

9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th September 2010
Kazbah
3-4 Quay Street
Truro

Every Thursday night between 8.30 and 9pm we have live bands and solo artists, all welcome. Also every other Friday Night we have a DJ.

West by South-West

10th to 23rd September 2010
Mowhay Barn
Trebehor
Penzance

West by South West is a studio exhibition featuring paintings and ceramics by several of the foremost artists working in Penwith today: Ben Catt, Neil Davies, Brenda King, Jason Lilley, Lincoln Kirby Bell, Gary Long, John Piper, Michael Praed, Ken Symonds, Terry Whybrow and Ges Wilson. This group represents some of Cornwall’s finest artists whose work has been exhibited throughout the UK and abroad. They encompass a broad range of painting styles, from still-lifes and faux-naïve compositions to landscapes of varying degrees of abstraction. All are heavily influenced by the 19th and 20th century Newlyn and St Ives art movements and by the moors, mines, cliffs and coves that characterise the Penwith landscape.

Mowhay Barn is a barn that has been recently refurbished for the purpose of this exhibition. Formerly a carpentry workshop and before that a cowshed, it is located in the hamlet of Trebehor, just off the Land’s End to St Buryan road. The exhibition runs for two weeks and will be signposted from the B3315 near Polgigga. West by South-West is the first show in Cornwall for Eleven and a Half, a London-based art dealership specialising in the work of artists from the county. It represents 14 local painters and ceramicists, showing their work in exhibitions and at art fairs in the South East. All of the artists featured in West by South-West have been exhibited by Eleven and a Half in London in the past year. The show is open 7 days a week between 10.30am and 5.30pm.

10.30am-5.30pm daily. Signposted from the B3315.

Film Night: Glorious '39

11th September 2010
The Stithians Centre
Church Road
Stithians
01209 860430

Glorious ‘39 is a gripping period thriller, set in London and the idyllic Norfolk countryside as Britain stands on the brink of war. A Stephen Poliakoff film with outstanding cast, including David Tennant, Bill Nighy and Julie Christie.

Enjoy the film in a convivial atmosphere whilst enjoying a glass of wine, beer or soft drink. Film 8pm, bar opens 7.15pm. Tickets £4.00 and £3.50.

In partnership with Carn to Cove.

Happidrome Four Art Exhibition

11th and 12th September 2010
Lizard National Nature Reserve
Goonhilly Downs
Helston

Goonhilly Downs, next to the Earth Satellite station is an unlikely venue for an art exhibition but in September, five artists will present new work at the former RAF Dry Tree radar station, now the Lizard National Nature Reserve. Through the support of Natural England, who manage the reserve, the artists have responded to the site, its history and associations to create new work. And the public are invited to see what they’ve done.

From bouncing round the site on a space hopper to listening to a reading of TS Elliott’s, The Wasteland, Happidrome Four offers visitors the chance to get up close and personal to contemporary art. Artists Sovay Berriman, Sara Bowler, Bruce Davies, Patrick Lowry and Kate Ogley will be available to talk about their pieces and encourage you to get involved.

The project has received support from Feast, Cornwall Council’s three year programme to enable high quality art events in locations across Cornwall as well as Arts Council England’s Grants for the Arts Scheme. Happidrome Four will also benefit from green energy provided by the Penryn based company Kraft Maus who generate electricity for remote locations using renewable energy.

Saturday 11am to 4pm: reading 4 to 5pm
Sunday 11am to 5pm

Heamoor Farmers Market

11th, 18th and 25th September 2010
Madron Heamoor Royal British Legion
Heamoor
01736 871297

Heamoor Farmers Market, every Saturday 9.30am to 12 noon. If you would like more information please contact Sarah.

The Wedding Fayre at The Eden Project

19th September 2010
The Eden Project
St. Austell
01803 860751

Come and enjoy a fantastic day out in the amazing gallery overlooking the Biomes at the Eden Project and meet a great selection of the area’s finest wedding specialists, giving you the opportunity to discuss your individual wedding requirements with experts in the business.

After you have gathered lots of information and ideas for your special day, why not enjoy lunch or a glass of bubbly on the terrace overlooking the spectacular biomes.

This show is brought to you by Archant Weddings SW, publishers of BRIDE magazine, Cornwall Life, Devon Life & Somerset Life.

Entry is just £1.50 on the door and there is ample parking available free of charge.

The show is open from 11am to 4pm.

Organised by Archant Weddings SW

Cornwall Food and Drink Festival 2010

24th to 26th September 2010
Lemon Quay
Truro

The city of Truro plays host once again to Cornwall’s annual Food and Drink Festival on Lemon Quay. For a day out with an authentic Cornish flavour look no further! The festival is bursting with delicious local delights from all over the county, see some of the best local chefs in action, learn the secrets of culinary success in the Skill School and kids can have fun in the Funky Food Zone.

So come and taste for yourself why Cornwall has one of the finest reputations for food and drink in the whole of the UK.

Stein's and Sharp's Brewery Evening of Seafood and Beer

25th September 2010
The Seafood Bar
Events Square
Falmouth
01841 533466

As part of the Cornwall Food and Drink festival Stein’s and Sharp’s brewery are celebrating seafood and beer with a special event at The Seafood Bar on Events Square in Falmouth.

Join us for an evening of seafood and beer on Saturday 25th September where you will experience a talk from one of Cornwall's finest brewers, Stuart Howe, head brewer at Sharp's brewery, followed by tastings of all the beers and a variety of dishes to match.

You will have tastings of Chalky's Bite and Bark and Sharp's Honey Spice Triple, accompanied by shared dishes of mussels with black bean and ginger, mackerel recheado and an individual lemon posset dessert.

The event runs from 6pm until 7.30pm or 8pm until 9.30pm and includes a tasting of all the beers, shared dishes and tasting notes.

Tickets are £15. Spaces are limited, please book early to avoid disappointment. For further information and bookings please call.

Weekend Art Course at Port Eliot

25th and 26th September 2010
Port Eliot Estate
St Germans
Saltash
01503 230211

Over the weekend of 25-26th September, Port Eliot will take on a distinctly Chinese theme. Following on from his successful taster classes at Port Eliot House in June, renowned artist Xiao Bai Li will be running a two-day course in Chinese brush painting. The course will give people a chance to find out more about the techniques involved and develop their skills under Xiao’s expert guidance throughout the weekend.

The course takes place from 10am-5pm on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th September, with an hour each day for lunch. No previous experience in Chinese brush painting is necessary. Early booking is advisable, as the course is limited to 15 people. Participants will also have the option to have a two-course lunch with a glass of wine in the Georgian Kitchen, or if they prefer, they can bring a picnic, stroll the grounds and enjoy the stunning views across the Estate. The cost of the weekend is £130 (including lunch) or £100 (excluding lunch).

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