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Friday 22nd February 8:00 PM
JAZZ/BLUES - Zoë Schwarz Blue Commotion
Friday 22nd February at 8.00pm (pre-show supper at 7:00pm) ZOE SCHWARZ BLUE COMMOTION Tickets £15 (£30 including pre-show supper) can be booked on 01460 54973 Charismatic vocalist Zoë Schwarz returns to Ilminster, after an eight year gap, with the elegant and individual guitarist Rob Koral, plus Pete Whittaker with his Hammond organ and drummer Paul Robinson. They will be singing and playing music typified by Ray Charles, Nina Simone...
BLUE COMMOTION combine an approach to their music that is both old school and progressive; their music delves into the history of the blues but at the same time is unrestrained with a license to explore and stretch out. The first Blue Commotion gig in February 2012 was a culmination of a ten-year musical partnership between Zoë Schwarz and guitarist Rob Koral. Through their intense musical journey and compatible desire, they developed a perfect collaboration and empathy, which, when analysed,... Read More »
Music
Friday 22nd February 8:00 PM
JAZZ/BLUES - Zoë Schwarz Blue Commotion
BLUE COMMOTION combine an approach to their music that is both old school and progressive; their music... more »
Friday 1st March 8:00 PM
JAZZ - The Savannah Jazz Band
Whenever the SAVAVANNAH JAZZ BAND takes the stage, there is never a shortage of fun, excitement and... more »
Friday 8th March 1:00 AM
JAZZ - The Moscow Drug Club - SOLD OUT
"Nothing but praise for your performance, absolutely knock out, great musicianship and very entertaining!!"... more »
Friday 15th March 7:30 PM
CLASSICAL -Sara Deborah & Friends
BIBER Sonata No 1 in A (EV) BOISMOITIER Trio Sonata for cello, violin & bc (EV) BOISMOITIER... more »
Friday 22nd March 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Duncan Anselm Quintet
Alto player DUNCAN ANSELM gigged extensively around the South West in the 1980s and 90s leading his... more »
Friday 29th March 8:00 PM
JAZZ/WORLD MUSIC - Pete Oxley and Nick Meier
Pete Oxley ~ Guitar Pete began his musical career in Paris in the mid '80s before... more »
Friday 5th April 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Ronnie Jones Qtet with Simon Spillett
Ronnie Jones: Band leader Ronnie Jones is an in-demand session jazz drummer and percussionist who is... more »
Friday 12th April 8:00 PM
OPERA - Orfeo and Euridice
Fresh and exciting new opera company Grassroots Opera, will be performing their production of... more »
Friday 19th April 8:00 PM
JAZZ - New Orleans Heat
BARRY GRUMMETT - Piano and Band Leader. Barry, from Loughborough, started playing solo piano... more »
Friday 26th April 8:00 PM
JAZZ -Nikki Iles Trio with Karen Sharp and Stan Sultzmann
Nikki Iles jazz pianist and composer, was a founder member of the innovative Creative Jazz Orchestra... more »
Friday 3rd May 7:30 PM
CLASSICAL - Cassini & Beatson
SCHUBERT Violin Sonata (Sonatina) No 3 in G minor, Op 137 D 408 FAURÉ Sonata No 1 in A major,... more »
Friday 10th May 8:00 PM
JAZZ -Magnolia Jazz Band
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Friday 17th May 8:00 PM
FOLK - Flying Folk Evening
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Friday 24th May 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Alan Barnes & Art Themen with The Dave Newton Trio
DAVE NEWTON is one of the heavyweights of British Jazz and a master of the jazz piano. There... more »
Friday 14th June 8:00 PM
BLUES - Li'l Jimmy Reed with Bob Hall & Hilary Blythe
JIMMY REED. He was born Leon Atkins in the 1930's near Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and later... more »
Friday 21st June 8:00 PM
JAZZ - John Law Re-Creations Quartet
JOHN LAW Since his beginnings as a classical child prodigy, training as a classical concert... more »
Friday 5th July 7:30 PM
CLASSICAL - Clare Hammond
We are delighted to welcome CLARE HAMMOND to Ilminster. She has a great interest in contemporary piano... more »
JAZZ/BLUES - Zoë Schwarz Blue Commotion
BLUE COMMOTION combine an approach to their music that is both old school and progressive; their music... more »
Friday 1st March 8:00 PM
JAZZ - The Savannah Jazz Band
Whenever the SAVAVANNAH JAZZ BAND takes the stage, there is never a shortage of fun, excitement and... more »
Friday 8th March 1:00 AM
JAZZ - The Moscow Drug Club - SOLD OUT
"Nothing but praise for your performance, absolutely knock out, great musicianship and very entertaining!!"... more »
Friday 15th March 7:30 PM
CLASSICAL -Sara Deborah & Friends
BIBER Sonata No 1 in A (EV) BOISMOITIER Trio Sonata for cello, violin & bc (EV) BOISMOITIER... more »
Friday 22nd March 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Duncan Anselm Quintet
Alto player DUNCAN ANSELM gigged extensively around the South West in the 1980s and 90s leading his... more »
Friday 29th March 8:00 PM
JAZZ/WORLD MUSIC - Pete Oxley and Nick Meier
Pete Oxley ~ Guitar Pete began his musical career in Paris in the mid '80s before... more »
Friday 5th April 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Ronnie Jones Qtet with Simon Spillett
Ronnie Jones: Band leader Ronnie Jones is an in-demand session jazz drummer and percussionist who is... more »
Friday 12th April 8:00 PM
OPERA - Orfeo and Euridice
Fresh and exciting new opera company Grassroots Opera, will be performing their production of... more »
Friday 19th April 8:00 PM
JAZZ - New Orleans Heat
BARRY GRUMMETT - Piano and Band Leader. Barry, from Loughborough, started playing solo piano... more »
Friday 26th April 8:00 PM
JAZZ -Nikki Iles Trio with Karen Sharp and Stan Sultzmann
Nikki Iles jazz pianist and composer, was a founder member of the innovative Creative Jazz Orchestra... more »
Friday 3rd May 7:30 PM
CLASSICAL - Cassini & Beatson
SCHUBERT Violin Sonata (Sonatina) No 3 in G minor, Op 137 D 408 FAURÉ Sonata No 1 in A major,... more »
Friday 10th May 8:00 PM
JAZZ -Magnolia Jazz Band
. more »
Friday 17th May 8:00 PM
FOLK - Flying Folk Evening
. more »
Friday 24th May 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Alan Barnes & Art Themen with The Dave Newton Trio
DAVE NEWTON is one of the heavyweights of British Jazz and a master of the jazz piano. There... more »
Friday 14th June 8:00 PM
BLUES - Li'l Jimmy Reed with Bob Hall & Hilary Blythe
JIMMY REED. He was born Leon Atkins in the 1930's near Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and later... more »
Friday 21st June 8:00 PM
JAZZ - John Law Re-Creations Quartet
JOHN LAW Since his beginnings as a classical child prodigy, training as a classical concert... more »
Friday 5th July 7:30 PM
CLASSICAL - Clare Hammond
We are delighted to welcome CLARE HAMMOND to Ilminster. She has a great interest in contemporary piano... more »
Visual Arts
Monday 25th February 9:30 AM
A Moment in Time
A group of artists exhibiting together for the first time at the Arts Centre whose work is informed... more »
Monday 18th March 9:30 AM
Reflections
A group exhibition of painting, sculpture and photography that radiates with reflected light - from... more »
Monday 18th March 9:30 AM
Terry Ward
Terry is a member of Neroche Artists and has painted in oils for many years, focusing on his favourite... more »
Monday 8th April 9:30 AM
Wild Landscapes
A collection of paintings observing the effects of weather on wild landscapes around the UK - including... more »
Monday 8th April 9:30 AM
Telling Tales
Stitch Textiles are back to show a collection of new and highly creative original work. Places, events,... more »
A Moment in Time
A group of artists exhibiting together for the first time at the Arts Centre whose work is informed... more »
Monday 18th March 9:30 AM
Reflections
A group exhibition of painting, sculpture and photography that radiates with reflected light - from... more »
Monday 18th March 9:30 AM
Terry Ward
Terry is a member of Neroche Artists and has painted in oils for many years, focusing on his favourite... more »
Monday 8th April 9:30 AM
Wild Landscapes
A collection of paintings observing the effects of weather on wild landscapes around the UK - including... more »
Monday 8th April 9:30 AM
Telling Tales
Stitch Textiles are back to show a collection of new and highly creative original work. Places, events,... more »
Workshop
Monday 25th February 10:00 AM
Clay
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Wednesday 27th February 10:30 AM
Acrylic Painting
Explore and develop your own personal painting style in a wonderfully versatile medium. This supportive... more »
Wednesday 27th February 2:00 PM
An Introduction to Portraits
For students with some prior drawing experience. Learn how to capture a likeness and hone your observational... more »
Friday 1st March 10:00 AM
Creative Watercolours
A double session workshop exploring the creative possibilities of watercolour. Learn how to work... more »
Saturday 2nd March 10:00 AM
Fabric Beads
Gather your stash of fabric, ribbon, silk threads and beads to create a variety of different shapes... more »
Monday 4th March 10:00 AM
Clay
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Monday 4th March 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Friday 8th March 11:00 AM
Rag Rugs
Learn this thrifty and eco-friendly craft in just 2 hours. All materials supplied (you may like to... more »
Friday 8th March 2:30 PM
Readers' Group
Spend an afternoon once a month with like-minded people, a good cup of coffee and a chat about the... more »
Monday 11th March 10:00 AM
Clay
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Friday 15th March 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Discover the tactile art of felting by learning how to make felt scarves, bags, slippers - or whatever... more »
Monday 18th March 10:00 AM
Clay
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Monday 18th March 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Friday 22nd March 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
Take time from your busy lives to enjoy developing your creative skills through the simple and mindful... more »
Monday 25th March 10:00 AM
Clay
Mondays 10am-3pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Thursday 28th March 2:00 PM
Fabric Scraps Wreath
A wonderful way to use up those fabric scraps by creating a fabric scraps wreath. This will look... more »
Friday 29th March 10:00 AM
Inspirational Landscapes
In this workshop you will have fun creating a small wall hanging of your chosen landscape, seascape... more »
Monday 1st April 10:00 AM
Clay Sculpture
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Monday 1st April 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Friday 5th April 10:00 AM
Creative Watercolours
A double session workshop exploring the creative possibilities of watercolour. Learn how to work... more »
Tuesday 9th April 10:00 AM
Stained Glass for Easter
Make a stained glass egg, chick or angel decoration to hang in your window or adorn your home. Suitable... more »
Tuesday 9th April 1:30 PM
Stained Glass for Easter
Make a stained glass egg, chick or angel decoration to hang in your window or adorn your home. Suitable... more »
Thursday 11th April 10:00 AM
Stained Glass for Easter
Make a stained glass egg, chick or angel decoration to hang in your window or adorn your home. Suitable... more »
Thursday 11th April 1:30 PM
Stained Glass for Easter
Make a stained glass egg, chick or angel decoration to hang in your window or adorn your home. Suitable... more »
Friday 12th April 11:00 AM
Rag Rugs
Learn this thrifty and eco-friendly craft in just 2 hours. All materials supplied (you may like to... more »
Friday 12th April 2:30 PM
Readers' Group
Spend an afternoon once a month with like-minded people, a good cup of coffee and a chat about the... more »
Friday 26th April 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
Take time from your busy lives to enjoy developing your creative skills through the simple and mindful... more »
Clay
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Wednesday 27th February 10:30 AM
Acrylic Painting
Explore and develop your own personal painting style in a wonderfully versatile medium. This supportive... more »
Wednesday 27th February 2:00 PM
An Introduction to Portraits
For students with some prior drawing experience. Learn how to capture a likeness and hone your observational... more »
Friday 1st March 10:00 AM
Creative Watercolours
A double session workshop exploring the creative possibilities of watercolour. Learn how to work... more »
Saturday 2nd March 10:00 AM
Fabric Beads
Gather your stash of fabric, ribbon, silk threads and beads to create a variety of different shapes... more »
Monday 4th March 10:00 AM
Clay
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Monday 4th March 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Friday 8th March 11:00 AM
Rag Rugs
Learn this thrifty and eco-friendly craft in just 2 hours. All materials supplied (you may like to... more »
Friday 8th March 2:30 PM
Readers' Group
Spend an afternoon once a month with like-minded people, a good cup of coffee and a chat about the... more »
Monday 11th March 10:00 AM
Clay
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Friday 15th March 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Discover the tactile art of felting by learning how to make felt scarves, bags, slippers - or whatever... more »
Monday 18th March 10:00 AM
Clay
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Monday 18th March 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Friday 22nd March 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
Take time from your busy lives to enjoy developing your creative skills through the simple and mindful... more »
Monday 25th March 10:00 AM
Clay
Mondays 10am-3pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Thursday 28th March 2:00 PM
Fabric Scraps Wreath
A wonderful way to use up those fabric scraps by creating a fabric scraps wreath. This will look... more »
Friday 29th March 10:00 AM
Inspirational Landscapes
In this workshop you will have fun creating a small wall hanging of your chosen landscape, seascape... more »
Monday 1st April 10:00 AM
Clay Sculpture
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Monday 1st April 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Friday 5th April 10:00 AM
Creative Watercolours
A double session workshop exploring the creative possibilities of watercolour. Learn how to work... more »
Tuesday 9th April 10:00 AM
Stained Glass for Easter
Make a stained glass egg, chick or angel decoration to hang in your window or adorn your home. Suitable... more »
Tuesday 9th April 1:30 PM
Stained Glass for Easter
Make a stained glass egg, chick or angel decoration to hang in your window or adorn your home. Suitable... more »
Thursday 11th April 10:00 AM
Stained Glass for Easter
Make a stained glass egg, chick or angel decoration to hang in your window or adorn your home. Suitable... more »
Thursday 11th April 1:30 PM
Stained Glass for Easter
Make a stained glass egg, chick or angel decoration to hang in your window or adorn your home. Suitable... more »
Friday 12th April 11:00 AM
Rag Rugs
Learn this thrifty and eco-friendly craft in just 2 hours. All materials supplied (you may like to... more »
Friday 12th April 2:30 PM
Readers' Group
Spend an afternoon once a month with like-minded people, a good cup of coffee and a chat about the... more »
Friday 26th April 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
Take time from your busy lives to enjoy developing your creative skills through the simple and mindful... more »
Children
Saturday 9th March 10:30 AM
Children's Art Chest
Come to ART CHEST and have fun painting and drawing with an experienced artist. You will discover... more »
Children's Art Chest
Come to ART CHEST and have fun painting and drawing with an experienced artist. You will discover... more »
Other Events
Saturday 30th March 7:30 PM
Mediterranean Evening
Enjoy a delicious and authentic Mediterranean themed supper, 'lively' live entertainment and... more »
Wednesday 10th April 9:30 AM
Antique and Vintage Textiles Fair
An irresistible collection of vintage textiles, antique linens, and fabulous fashions from days gone... more »
Saturday 20th April 10:00 AM
Makers' Demonstration Day
A hand-picked selection of talented local makers will be setting up their studios in the Arts... more »
Mediterranean Evening
Enjoy a delicious and authentic Mediterranean themed supper, 'lively' live entertainment and... more »
Wednesday 10th April 9:30 AM
Antique and Vintage Textiles Fair
An irresistible collection of vintage textiles, antique linens, and fabulous fashions from days gone... more »
Saturday 20th April 10:00 AM
Makers' Demonstration Day
A hand-picked selection of talented local makers will be setting up their studios in the Arts... more »
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