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The List - Friday October 31
Your daily guide to where to go and what to see.
Friday October 31
CLUBBING
SOUTHAMPTON, Talking Heads, 320, Portswood Road, Portswood. 8pm-2am. Atlantico. A steamy night of live latin/ columbian music. Admission 6. (023) 8067 8446.
SOUTHSEA, South Parade Pier. 10pm-3am. Halloween Chaos. Main room: DJs Will Chump and Marky Marc. Room two: Phat n Scary featuring Ian Void, Dave Saunders, Udy, Fotsa andDJ Lost
SOUTHSEA, Havana Caf Bar, 30-40, Kent Road. 8pm. Halloween Special. Fancy dress karaoke party till 11pm, followed by cheese. Mythical beasts welcome. (023) 9229 3390.
SOUTHSEA, Theme Downstairs@The Lounge (EQ), 1, Granada Road. 10.30pm-2.30pm. Subversion Halloween Party. Rock/ metal/ punk/ industrial. Admission 2/3. 07967 979 766.
COMEDY
WINCHESTER, Tower Arts Centre, Romsey Road. 7.30pm. Norman Lovett. Plus guests. Admission 10. 08700 600 100 or www.towerarts.co.uk for tickets.
CONCERTS
PORTSMOUTH, Guildhall, Guildhall Square. 7.30pm. Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in concert. Performing: Elgar, In The South; Bruch, Violin Concerto No 1; Vaughan Williams, Five Variants of Dives and Lazarus; and Elgar, Enigma Variations. Admission 9.50-19, concs. (023) 9282 4355, box office.
PORTSMOUTH, Guildhall, Guildhall Square. 1pm. Free Lunchtime Organ Recital. Featuring Marcus Wibberley on the Compton Organ. (023) 9282 4355.
SOUTHAMPTON, Turner Sims Concert Hall, University of Southampton, Highfield Road. 8pm. Bach's Musical Offering. Florilegium present Bach's complete Musical Offering together with their own arrangements of some of his organ trio sonatas. Admission 16, concs. (023) 8059 5151, box office.
DANCING
PORTSMOUTH, Fratton Community Centre, Trafalgar Place (off Clive Road). 6.30pm-8.30pm. Sequence Dance. . Admission 1.50. (023) 9269 7027.
SOUTHSEA, St Simon's Hall, Waverley Road. 7.30pm-11pm. Argentinian Tango Dance Class. Beginners welcome, with or without partner . Admission 7. 07729 487 444 or www.tangowithflavio.co.uk.
EVENTS
FAREHAM, Ashcroft Arts Centre, Osborn Road. 10am-3pm. Half-term Fun: Light Up Your Halloween. Design and construct your own original lantern to keep the ghosts and ghouls away as you celebrate Halloween,. Workshop for six to 12 year olds. Admission 15. (01329) 223100, box office.
FAREHAM, Whiteley Village. 10am-6pm, Fri-Sat; 10am-5pm, Sun. Craft Market. With up to 50 stallholders demonstrating and selling traditional and modern crafts. Organised by Woodland Crafts. (01243) 641306, www.woodlandcrafts.co.uk.
GOSPORT, Discovery Centre, High Street. 10am-7pm. The Big Draw. Come and draw an object using pencil, pastel, crayons, or charcoal. Then have your work displayed in the museum. Free. No need to book – just drop in. (023) 9252 3463.
GOSPORT, Discovery Centre, High Street. 10am-midday, 1pm-3pm. Pumpkins, Witches and Wizards. What would you expect to find in a witches and wizards museum? Come and see some of the more spooky objects from the museum collection and take part in a great craft activity. Everyone welcome. Free, just drop in. (023) 9252 3463.
HORNDEAN, Butser Ancient Farm (Chalton/ Clanfield turnoff on A3). 2pm-4pm. Samhain. This was the time when the Iron Age Celts celebrated the new year. Activities and storytelling with Red Phoenix. Admission 6 child, 3 adult (must be booked in advance). (023) 9259 8838.
HORNDEAN, Visitor Centre, Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill.Family Halloween Activities. Make a spooky craft, take a tractor ride and finish with a story told by a professional story teller. This is a two hour activity. Cost 4 per child. Booking is essential. (023) 9259 5040 to book.
HORNDEAN, Merchistoun Hall, 106, Portsmouth Road. 7pm. Dog Obedience Class. All abilities. (023) 9278 6171 for further details.
HORNDEAN, Merchistoun Hall, 106, Portsmouth Road. 7pm. Puppy Socialisation Class. . (023) 9225 6951 for further details.
HORNDEAN, Merchistoun Hall, 106, Portsmouth Road.Holiday Art Workshops. Star Wars-themed activities for children aged five to 13 years. (023) 9259 7114 for further details.
PORTSMOUTH, Royal Marines Museum, Eastney Esplanade.Commando Colours. Hands-on family fun for everyone!. (023) 9281 9385.
PORTSMOUTH, Eastney Community Centre, Bransbury Park, Milton. 10am-11am. Tai Chi. Beginners classes. Admission 2.50. (023) 9283 2875.
PORTSMOUTH, HMS Victory, Historic Dockyard. From 10am. Half-term: Where in the World!. Men from all over the world lived and worked on HMS Victory. Follow the special trail to find out more about the ship's international crew. www.historicdockyard.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 10.30am, 4pm. Half-term: Mary Rose Museum Highlight Tours. Take a half-hour guided tour of the Mary Rose Museum with one of our costumed guides. No booking necessary. (023) 9283 9766.
PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 10.30am, 4pm. Half-term: Make Your Own Mary Rose. Make your own ship, and see where she sailed. (023) 9283 9766.
PORTSMOUTH, Mary Rose Museum, Historic Dockyard. 11am-midday, 2pm-4pm. Half-term: World Wide Wonders. A family trail to discover some unexpected links with other countries. (023) 9272 8065.
PORTSMOUTH, onboard HMS Warrior 1860, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4.30pm. Half-term: Pumpkin Trail. Family trail. (023) 9286 1533.
PORTSMOUTH, processions starts in Historic Dockyard. 6pm. Voyage East Lights – lantern procession and fireworks. The mighty Emperor and Dhol Drummers return to the dockyard, by HMS Victory, to begin a lantern procession of lights to celebrate Diwali to Gunwharf Quay's waterfront for a spectacular fireworks finale
PORTSMOUTH, St Agatha's Church, Market Way. 10am-3.30pm. Charity Christmas Cards. Christmas cards from various charities on sale. www.st-agathas.org.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, Buckland Community Centre, Malins Road. 6pm-9.20pm. Reiki Therapy. Suggested donation of 3.50
SOUTHSEA, Priory School Sports Centre, Fawcett Road. 7pm-8pm or 8pm-9pm. Tai Chi. Lessons with martial applications for improvers. 07794 017 804 for further details.
SOUTHSEA, Blue Reef Aquarium, Clarence Esplanade. 10am-5pm. Monster Week. As well as revealing the truth behind some of the world's most famous sea monster stories there's even a chance to come face to face with some real monsters of the deep. (023) 9287 5222.
WICKHAM, Community Centre, Mill Lane. 7pm-8.30pm. Laughter Yoga. An excellent stress reliever. A great way to have fun and feel refreshed and invigorated. Admission 3. (01329) 834999 or www.trevorbeech.co.uk/laughter.
EXHIBITIONS
CHICHESTER, Lobby Gallery, Oxmarket Centre of Arts, off East Street. Mon-Sat, 10am-4.30pm. Theresa Poole: Diecasat Dramas. A humorous look at a 60's childhood through photographs of old model cars in mini-dramas. (01243) 779103.
CHICHESTER, Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant. Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm (Thurs, 10am-8pm); Sun, 12.30pm-5pm. Earth, Air and Water Art Exhibition. Free entry. (01243) 774557.
CHICHESTER, Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant. 10am-5pm, Tues-Sat (10am-8pm Thurs); 12.30pm-5pm, Sun. Victor Willing: Revelations, Discoveries, Communications. The first solo show in a public gallery of the work of painter and draughtsman, Victor Willing (1928-1988) since 1986, this exhibition brings together more than 20 enigmatic paintings and drawings, including a selection of rarely seen early paintings. (01243) 774557.
CHICHESTER, Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant. 10am-5pm, Tues-Sat (10am-8pm Thurs); 12.30pm-5pm, Sun. Eileen Agar: An Eye for Collage. Eileen Agar (1899–1991) was a lyrical and imaginative painter who managed to retain her own identity despite being pigeon-holed as a Surrealist. (01243) 774557.
CHICHESTER, Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant. 10am-5pm, Tues-Sat (10am-8pm Thurs); 12.30-5pm, Sunday/Bank Holidays. Nina Saunders: Autumn Flowers. Swathes of William Morris fabric create a stunning contemporary installation in the 18th century stairwell. (01243) 774557.
CHICHESTER, John Rank Gallery, Oxmarket Centre of Arts, off East Street. Mon-Sat, 10am-4.30pm. Moira Grice ,Capturing Moods and Moments,. Watercolours, pastels and oils. (01243) 779103.
CHICHESTER, Wilson Studio, Oxmarket Centre of Arts, off East Street. Mon-Sat, 10am-4.30pm. Yolande Beer, Fne Art and Ceramics. Decorated pots and plaques in stoneware and Johnny Marsh's works in multi media. (01243) 779103.
CHICHESTER, Foyer, Oxmarket Centre of Arts, off East Street. Mon-Sat, 10am-4.30pm. Nova Barnett: Images of Countryside and Flora. Digital photography - flora, fauna and humans. (01243) 779103.
CHICHESTER, Prints Room, Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant. Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm (Thurs, 10am-8pm); Sun, 12.30pm-5pm. Philip Jones Griffiths: Agent Orange. Exhibition of the works of the extraordinary and sometimes controversial photojournalist,
Philip Jones Griffiths (1936-2008). Part of Brighton Photo Biennial 2008. Admission 7.50, concs. (01243) 774557.
COSHAM, Coffee Shop, South Block, Queen Alexandra Hospital. 10am-4pm, Mon-Fri; 1pm-5pm, Sat-Sun. Art Exhibition. Organised by the League of Friends. Works by St Faith's Art Group of Havant, also Don Templeton of Romsey, plus unframed paintings and local artists' greetings cards, all for sale. (023) 9238 7284.
EMSWORTH, International House (next to Pastoral Centre), Emsworth Square. 1pm-4pm. A unique collection of Margarete Originals. 120 period-dressed porcelain figurines including the new lady yeoman beefeater, St George of England. Entrance by donation, shared between The Rowans Hospice and the Pastoral Centre
FAREHAM, Ashcroft Arts Centre, Osborn Road. 9.30am-5pm. Precious Places and Other Jewels. This work, by Jill Poole offers a relationship with the land, of celebration and care, and by doing so, defines the uniqueness of these precious places. (01329) 223100, box office.
GOSPORT, Discovery Centre, High Street. 10am-7pm, Mon-Fri; 10am-4.30pm, Sat. Access Hampshire History Exhibition. Have you ever wondered who lived in your house before you? What did your street look like 100 years ago? This exhibition will provide some hints and tips to help you to answer these and many other questions. (023) 9252 3463.
GOSPORT, Gallery, Walpole Road. 10am-4pm. Kurt Jackson: Hampshire Solent. The works on display include paintings of the salt marshes, shingle beaches, creeks and estuaries of the Solent Way. Works from his collection will also be on sale. 0845 603 5631 for further details.
HAVANT, Museum, East Street. 10am-5pm. Ladybird Make and Do. An exhibition based on the Ladybird Make and Do books. Including original artwork as well as examples of exciting Things to Make. In the activity corner children and adults will be able to have a go themselves!. Admission free. 0845 603 5635 or www.hants.gov.uk/havant-museum.
HORNDEAN, Pumfrett Room, Visitor Centre, Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill. 10am-5.30pm. Sea and Sand. Exhibition of art by Yvonne Dearing. (023) 9259 5040.
LISS, Triangle Centre.Liss Community Association Annual Art Exhibition. . (01730) 301000.
PORTSMOUTH, Royal Naval Museum, Historic Dockyard. 10am-4pm. Sea Your History: 20th Century Royal Navy. Focusing on the real experiences of the people – in combat and under stress, doing their day-to-day work, at rest and play, at home and abroad, at sea and on land – during a century of almost continuous conflict and rapid technological and social change. (023) 9272 7562.
PORTSMOUTH, City Museum and Records Office, Museum Road. 10am-5pm. A Study in Sherlock. Uncovering the Arthur Conan Doyle Collection. Admission free. (023) 9282 7261 for further details.
SOUTHAMPTON, John Hansard Gallery, University Road, Highfield. 11am-5pm, Tues-Fri; 11am-4pm, Sat. The Jackleg Testament Part 1: Jack & Eve ... and other works by Kentucky-born artist Jack Bolotin. Admission free. (023) 8059 2158.
FILMS
EAST MEON, Village Hall, Workhouse Lane.Mamma Mia!. (PG); 7pm doors for 7.30pm. Directed by Phyllida Lloyd. Starring: Meryl Streep; Pierce Brosnan; and Colin Firth. Admission 5, in advance or on door. (01730) 823337.
FAREHAM, Ashcroft Arts Centre, Osborn Road.Persepolis. (12A); 7.30pm. Subtitles. Directed by Vincent Parronaud and Marjane Satrapi. Featuring the voices of: Catherine Deneuve; Sean Penn; and Iggy Pop. Admission 3.50, concs. (01329) 223100, box office.
PORTSMOUTH, No 6 Cinema, Boathouse 6, Historic Dockyard.Unrelated. (15); 6.30pm. Directed by Joanna Hogg. Starring: Luisa Bartolomei; Elisabetta Fiorentini; and Giuseppe Fiorentini. Admission 6, concs. 07815 650 753 for further details.
GIGS
CHICHESTER, Regnum Club, South Pallant Car Park. 8.30pm. City Folk Club. Folk club/singaround. All welcome. 1.50. (01243) 574021.
PORTSMOUTH, The Winchester Arms, Winchester Road, Buckland.Halloween Fancy Dress with Demerara.
PORTSMOUTH, Sportsmans Rest, 24, Copnor Road. 8pm-11pm. Halloween Theme/ Party Karaoke Night. Friendly crowd. New singers (18-80) welcome
PORTSMOUTH, Cellars at Eastney, 56, Cromwell Road. 8pm doors. John Power. Plus special guest Andrew Foster. Admission 9 in advance; 10 on door. (023) 9282 6249 www.thecellars.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, Alma Arms, 193, Highland Road, Eastney. 7.30pm. Freakpit presents ... Halloween Monser Mosh. With Saqqara, Freakpit, Dead By Dawn. Fancy dress welcome. Admission 4. 07530 733 947 for further details.
ROWLANDS CASTLE, Fountain Inn. 8.30pm. Those Fabulous Morrisons.
SOUTHAMPTON, The Joiners, 141, St Mary's Street. 7.30pm. Orange Goblin Heavy Heavy Halloween Special!. Featuring: Orange Goblin; Crowning Glory; The Fallen Rise; and Moral Sense. (023) 8022 5612 for tickets.
SOUTHSEA, The Rifle Club, Goldsmith Avenue. 8pm. Halloween Party. Featuring: Time Bomb; plus DJ. Admission 3 on door. (023) 9235 5245.
SOUTHSEA, Rosie's Vineyard, 87, Elm Grove. 8.30pm-11pm. Live Jazz. Featuring Ooh Madame (jazzy standards/ funk). (023) 9275 5944.
SOUTHSEA, Kings Theatre, Albert Road. 7.30pm. An Evening with Andy Abraham. . 18.50-22.50, concs. (023) 9282 8282.
SOUTHSEA, Pyramids, Clarence Esplanade. 7.30pm. Funeral for a Friend. . Admission 15, in advance. (023) 9282 4355, box office.
SOUTHSEA, Wedgewood Rooms, Albert Road. 8pm. Legend. Plays tribute to Bob Marley with special guests Wiservise. Admission 8. (023) 9286 3911, box office.
SOUTHSEA, Edge of the Wedge, Albert Road. 8pm. Halloween in the Edge. Hosted by Rusty Sheriff. (023) 9286 3911, box office.
STAGE
BASINGSTOKE, The Haymarket, Wote Street. 7.30pm; 2pm, Thurs, Sat mats. Ladies Down Under. Presented by the Hull Truck Theatre Company. Admission 12-18.50, concs. (01256) 844244, box office, or www.theanvil.org.uk.
CHICHESTER, Minerva Theatre, Oaklands Park. 7.15pm; 2.15pm, Sat mat. Die Fledermaus. Presented by the Chichester Amateur Operatic Society. Admission 13.25-14.75. (01243) 781312 or www.cft.org.uk.
CHICHESTER, Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park. 7.30pm; 2pm mats, Thurs, Sat. Enjoy. By Alan Bennett and starring Alison Steadman and David Troughton. Admission 10-30, concs. (01243) 781312 or www.cft.org.uk.
GUILDFORD, Main Stage, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook. 7.45pm, Thurs; 8pm, Fri. Duncan Dares. An Evening with Peter Duncan. 15-18, concs. (01483) 440000, box office.
HAVANT, Arts Centre, East Street. 8pm. Dude, Where's My Halloween Script?. An evening of comedy improvisation with a Halloween theme. 6.50, concs. (023) 9247 2700, box office.
SOUTHAMPTON, Mayflower Theatre, Commercial Road. 7.30pm, Wed; 2pm, 7.30pm, Thurs; 7.30pm, Fri; 2.30pm, 7.30pm, Sat; 2.30pm, Sun. The Sleeping Beauty. Presented by English National Ballet, with Tchaikovsky's glorious music and MacMillan's classical choreography. Admission 10-38, concs. (023) 8071 1811, box office.
SOUTHAMPTON, Main House, Nuffield Theatre, University Road. 7.30pm; 3pm Sat mat. Stamping, Shouting and Singing Home. Lizzie, 12, tells us her story of life in the Deep South of the 1950s. Admission 10-18, concs. (023) 8067 1771, box office, www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk.
SOUTHSEA, St Peter's Theatre, Fraser Road. 7.30pm; Sat mat, 2.30pm. Dick Whittington and Wondercat: the family musical. Musical by David Wood, presented by the Victoryland Theatre School. (023) 9273 2785.
WALKS & TALKS
FAREHAM, Wallington Village Hall, Broadcut. 7.30pm. Winter Pruning Workshop. Preparing your trees for winter. Organised by the Solent Bonsai Society. Visitors and new members welcome. (01329) 845919, 310208, or www.solentbonsai.co.uk.
OLD PORTSMOUTH, starts Square Tower, Broad Street. 2.30pm. Ghost Guided Walk. Uncover a selection of dastardly deeds and mysterious events that have been features of life in Portsmouth, led by Portsmouth tourist guides. Pay your guide on arrival. Admission 3. (023) 9282 6722.
PORTSMOUTH, Council Chamber, Guildhall, Guildhall Square. 6.40pm. Elgar: In The South. Pre BSO concert talk. (023) 9282 4355, ticket office.
WINCHESTER, meet Discovery Centre, 7pm.Fright Night. Walk abroad with the spirits and restless souls of Winchester on All Hallow's night. Admission 5. (01962) 840440, box office.
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