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The List: Thursday November 6
Your daily guide to where to go and what to see.
THURSDAY November 6
CLUBBING
SOUTHSEA, Scandals, Hampshire Terrace. 10am-2pm. Connection. Indie and electro with DJ Pete Scathe. 07967 979 766.
COMEDY
BRIGHTON, The Brighton Centre, King's Road. 7pm. The Lee Evans Big UK Tour 2008. Stand-up. Admission 30. 0870 160 2847, box office.
CONCERTS
BASINGSTOKE, The Anvil, Churchill Way. 7.45pm. London Mozart Players. Performing works by Beethoven and Schumann. Admission 16.50-33, concs. (01256) 844244, box office, or www.theanvil.org.uk.
HORNDEAN, Blendworth Church Centre, Blendworth Lane. 7.30pm-9.45pm. Choral Evening. Featuring the Off Centre Choir of Chichester with a medley of compositions, old and new. Organised by the Horndean Music Society. All welcome. Admission 6, concs. (023) 9241 2480.
OLD PORTSMOUTH, St Thomas' Cathedral, High Street. 1.10pm. Lunchtime Live!. Featuring organist Marcus Wibberley (Portsmouth Cathedral). Admission 2.50. (023) 9284 3757, box office.
DANCING
HORNDEAN, Merchistoun Hall, 106, Portsmouth Road. 2pm. Tea Dance. Varied music programme. Own DJs. Refreshments available. All welcome. Admission 2. (023) 9259 7114 for further details.
HORNDEAN, Merchistoun Hall, 106, Portsmouth Road. 7pm. Egyptian Dance Class. (023) 9259 5965 for further details.
PORTCHESTER, Community Centre, Westlands Grove.Adult Ballet and Dancercise Classes. Great for posture, toning and exercise. 7pm-7.45pm, 7.45pm-8.30pm. Admission 3.80 per class. (023) 9242 1889, www.timestepdance.com.
SOUTHSEA, Havana Caf Bar, 30-40, Kent Road. 8pm. Salsa Lessons and All Night Dancing. Beginner, improver and advanced lessons start at 8pm. Admission 6. (023) 9229 3390.
SOUTHSEA, Community Centre, St Paul's Square, King Street. 2pm-3.30pm. Argentinian Tango and Salsa. With Flavio de Brito. Admission 3. (023) 9282 3895 or www.tangowithflavio.co.uk.
WATERLOOVILLE, The Springwood Building, 110, Springwood Avenue. 8.15pm-9.45pm. Ballroom and Latin Dance Practice. For dancers with partners. Admission 3. (023) 9259 6252.
EVENTS
BOSHAM, Bosham House, Main Road. 2pm-3pm. Hamblin Book Group with Elizabeth Medler. Donations welcome. (01243) 572109.
HORNDEAN, Merchistoun Hall, 106, Portsmouth Road. 7pm. Army Cadet Force. Children 12-18 years. 07875 375 227 for further information.
HORNDEAN, Merchistoun Hall, 106, Portsmouth Road. 8.15pm. Fencing Class. Beginners welcome. Some equipment available. (023) 9259 7114 for further details.
HORNDEAN, Merchistoun Hall, 106, Portsmouth Road. 11.10am. Tai Chi Chuan. Beginners welcome. Suitable all ages. (01730) 826884 for further details.
HORNDEAN, Merchistoun Hall, 106, Portsmouth Road. 8.30pm. Dog Agility Class. . (023) 9225 6951 for further details.
HORNDEAN, Merchistoun Hall, 106, Portsmouth Road. 10am. Drawing and Painting Class. For beginners. (01420) 85057 for further details.
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.
ROWLANDS CASTLE, Church on the Green. 2pm. Chairobics. Fun and enjoyable chair based exercise to improve balance, strength, flexibility and mobility. (023) 9224 1764.
ROWLANDS CASTLE, Stansted Park Garden Centre Tea Rooms.Art Exhibition and Sale. Organised by Rowlands Castle Painting Society
SOUTHAMPTON, Turner Sims Concert Hall, University of Southampton, Highfield Road. 7.30pm. Southampton's Reading Slam. With Nick Hornby. Admission 6, concs. (023) 8059 5151, box office.
SOUTHSEA, St Jude's Church, Kent Road. 6.30am-8am. Prayer for the Armed Forces. Part of the Armed Forces Day of Prayer. Followed by coffee and croissants
SOUTHSEA, The Parlour, 265, Fawcett Road. 6pm-7.30pm. Yoga classes. . Admission 9 per lesson. (023) 9282 8148, for more information.
WATERLOOVILLE, St George's Church Hall, Hambledon Road. 9.30am-11.30am. St George's Market. Home produce, cakes, preserves, gifts, cards, etc. (023) 9226 4583.
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. 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. Peter Iden. Figurative and semi-abstract depictions in oil of local and downland scenes. (01243) 779103.
CHICHESTER, Window, Oxmarket Centre of Arts, off East Street. Mon-Sat, 10am-4.30pm. Jonquil Tonge Jewellery. . (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.
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.
HORNDEAN, Pumfrett Room, Visitor Centre, Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill. 10am-4.30pm. Sea and Sand. Exhibition of art by Yvonne Dearing. (023) 9259 5040.
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.
SOUTHSEA, The Parlour, 265, Fawcett Road. Midday-4pm. Themed Photographic Images by Local Artists. Featuring works by Lindsay Poole, Kieran Ross, Jan Fowler, David Angus and Steve Crabtree. (023) 9282 8148, www.theparloursouthsea.co.uk.
FILMS
PORTSMOUTH, No 3 Cinema, Third Floor Arts Centre, Norrish Central Library, Guildhall Square.Sing- along- a Mamma Mia!. (PG); 7.30pm. Directed by Phyllida Lloyd. Starring: Meryl Streep; Pierce Brosnan; and Colin Firth. 07815 650 753 for further details.
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, Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park. 7.30pm. The Temptations. . Admission 15-32.50, concs. (01243) 781312 or www.cft.org.uk.
FARNHAM, Maltings, Bridge Square. 8pm-11pm. Cellar Bar Blues. Featuring: Larry Miller. Admission 9, concs. (01252) 745444, box office.
LEWES, Royal Oak, Station Street. 8pm. Folk at The Royal Oak. Featuring: Jez Lowe
PORTSMOUTH, Cellars at Eastney, 56, Cromwell Road. 8pm for 9pm start. Steve Pitt's Quiz Night. . (023) 9282 6249 www.thecellars.co.uk.
PORTSMOUTH, The Barn, Milton Arms, Milton Road. 7pm doors. Roger Courtney's Open Mike Night. Performers welcome, if you're brave enough. Including: Karen Harmony, 8pm-9pm; and Eden, 9pm-10pm. Admission free. (023) 9283 7730.
SOUTHAMPTON, Talking Heads, 320, Portswood Road, Portswood.N-Lighten Events. . (023) 8067 8446.
SOUTHAMPTON, The Brook, 466, Portswood Road, Portswood. 8pm doors. Whole Lotta Led. . Admission 10 in advance; 12 on door. (023) 8055 5366.
SOUTHAMPTON, The Joiners, 141, St Mary's Street. 7.30pm. The Glad Rags. Plus: Gerry (Six Nation State] acoustic. (023) 8022 5612 for tickets.
SOUTHSEA, Edge of the Wedge, Albert Road. 7pm. Folk Is Not A Four Letter Word. Play eclectic tunes to warm up for Beth Rowley. (023) 9286 3911, box office.
SOUTHSEA, Wedgewood Rooms, Albert Road. 8pm. Beth Rowley. Plus special guest: Joey Ryan. Admission 13.50. (023) 9286 3911, box office.
WINCHESTER, Tower Arts Centre, Romsey Road. 7.30pm. Example. . Admission 8.50. 08700 600 100 or www.towerarts.co.uk for tickets.
STAGE
CHICHESTER, Minerva Theatre, Oaklands Park. 7.45pm; 2.15pm mats, Thurs, Sat. Mine. Written and directed by Polly Teale. Presented by Shared Experience. Admission 18, concs. (01243) 781312 or www.cft.org.uk.
FAREHAM, Ashcroft Arts Centre, Osborn Road. 7.30pm. David Mamet's Oleanna. Starring Guy Masterson and Joanne Harstone. Admission 12, concs. (01329) 223100, box office.
FAREHAM, Ferneham Hall, Osborn Road. 7.30pm; 2.30pm Sat mat. Oliver!. Presented by Gosport Amateur Operatic Society. Admission 10, concs. (01329) 231942, box office.
GUILDFORD, Mill Studio, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook. 8pm. Fhlip Fhlop. Presented by Rannel Theatre Company who combine hip hop and their unique playful style along with everyday objects to create a dynamic physical performance. Admission 10, concs. (01483) 440000, box office.
GUILDFORD, Main Stage, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook. 7.45pm, Tues-Wed; 2.30pm, 7.45pm, Thurs; 8pm, Fri; 2.30pm, 8pm, Sat. Alex Live on Stage. By Charles Peattie and Russell Taylor. Robert Bathurst brings Britain's favourite cartoon City slicker to three-dimensional life. Admission From 13. (01483) 440000, box office.
PETERSFIELD, The Studio @ The Petersfield School, Cranford Road. 7.30pm doors for 8pm. Beyond Breaking Glass. Starring Hazel O'Connor with Cormac De Barra. This show depicts Hazel's life story through the powerful medium of music and spoken word and features songs from her dazzling career. (01730) 263119, box office.
PORTSMOUTH, New Theatre Royal, Guildhall Walk. 7.30pm, Wed; 1.30pm, 7.30pm, Thurs. Shakespeare's R&J. By Joe Calarco. Admission 7-12, concs. (023) 9264 9000, box office.
SOUTHAMPTON, Mayflower Theatre, Commercial Road. 7.30pm, Wed; 2pm, 7.30pm, Thurs; 7.30pm, Fri; 2.30pm, 7.30pm, Sat. Manon. Presented by English National Ballet, Kenneth MacMillan's thrilling tragedy brings to life Manon Lescault, the 1731 novel by Abb Prvost. Admission 10-38, concs. (023) 8071 1811, box office.
SOUTHAMPTON, Main House, Nuffield Theatre, University Road. 7.30pm. Between the Devil & the Deep Blue Sea. Theatre Company 1927's multiple award-winning show cleverly combines live music, performance and storytelling with stunning films and animation. Admission 10-16, concs. (023) 8067 1771, box office, www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk.
SOUTHSEA, Kings Theatre, Albert Road. 7.30pm; Sat mat, 2.30pm. My Fair Lady. Presented by the South Downe Musical Society. Admission 7-14, concs. (023) 9282 8282, box office.
WINCHESTER, Theatre Royal, Jewry Street. 8pm. An Evening with Tony Benn. Expect an evening of frank responses and entertaining political anecdotes. Admission 16, concs. (01962) 840440, box office.
WALKS & TALKS
EAST MEON, meet Izaak Walton pub, High Street. 10am. Walk to Health. . (01730) 234067.
EMSWORTH, Emsworth Centre, South Street. 7.45pm. Club Night: Impressions of Iran. Presentation by club member Wally Sodeau about a country few know very much about. Organised by the Portsmouth CTC. All welcome. Admission 1.50 (inc tea/ coffee/ biscuits). (023) 9247 0341, 9225 9238, www.hants.org.uk/ctcportsmouth.
HAVANT, Methodist Church Hall, Petersfield Road. 2pm-4pm. The National Trust. Who will supply a speaker to talk of their work, arranged by the Havant branch of Arthritis Care. Visitors and new members welcome. (01243) 378422 for further details.
LISS, meet Triangle Centre. 10.15am. Walk to Health. . (01730) 301000.
OLD PORTSMOUTH, Beckett Hall, Cathedral House, St Thomas' Street. 7.30pm. Cheers Everyone. Stories of a small fraction of Portsmouth pubs by Madeleine Selby, organised by the Portsmouth Cathedral Club. Visitors and new members welcome. Admission 2
OLD PORTSMOUTH, John Pounds Memorial Church Hall, High Street. 7.30pm. Annual General Meeting. Of the Old Portsmouth WI. Visitors and new members welcome. (023) 9220 0427.
PORTSMOUTH, meet Scott Road car park (off Military Road, by the News Centre), Hilsea. 10.30am. Hilsea Lines. Healthy walk discovering local area of interest in safety, led by volunteer walk leaders, and organised by Portsmouth's health development team. Admission free. (023) 9268 8390, for further details.
PURBROOK, Deverell Hall, London Road. 7pm doors for 7.30pm. A Victorian Christmas. Presentation by Marion Emery, at the monthly meeting of the Purbrook Horticultural Society. Visitors and new members welcome. (023) 9278 6137.
WARNFORD, Village Hall. 7.30pm. Annual General Meeting. Of the Meon Valley Beekeepers, followed by a slide show. Visitors and new members welcome. (01489) 892853.
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