What's On for Diwali, Christmas Lights Switch-On, upcoming craft and gift fairs, Being Human Festival, and more!
Nottingham City Council sent this bulletin at 09-11-2015 02:03 PM GMT
What's On for Diwali, Christmas Lights Switch-On, upcoming craft and gift fairs, Being Human Festival, and more!
Nottingham Christmas Lights Switch-On
Friday 20 November, Old Market Square
See Nottingham light up as the Christmas Lights are switched on! Join us from 5:30pm for a fun-filled evening featuring live music, street theatre and entertainment from Gem 106's Sam and Amy. Plus, explore the new Winter Wonderland Christmas Market.
Wrap up warm and join in with the fun at Nottingham Lakeside Arts, including FREE music and dance performances, a parade of light and a fire installation.
Chotto Desh will also be on at 3pm and 7pm - a compelling tale of a young man’s dreams and memories from Britain to Bangladesh, this production is for children aged 7 and up and their families. Tickets are £8.50.
Visit New Art Exchange for a day of FREE live music and dance, including Indian classical recitals and South Indian dancer Anaya, plus a sitar and tabla recital. Admission is free, but you must book tickets here. Plus, enjoy a variety of special Diwali treats.
Happy Diwali!
Being Human Festival 12 - 22 November
There's so much on in Nottingham to celebrate the Festival of the Humanities, with a focus on creative Nottingham.
There are FREE events on offer focusing on poetry, language, photography and much more.
Wreath making workshops at Newstead Abbey - 14 & 18 Nov
£50, including everything you need and refreshments.
Join Master Florist Catherine Hampson to create your own unique mossed wreath, working with a wonderful selection of scented seasonal flowers and greenery.
At performances of Dick Whittington, look out for collections for our Dolly Parton Imagination Library, a charity which provides a free book every month, to every child in Nottingham during their first five years.
Small Business Saturday events - 16 Nov
Small Business Saturday, taking place this year on Saturday 5 December, is an annual celebration supporting small independent businesses. Look out for two FREE run-up events happening on Monday 16 Nov.
Having been selected
for 2015's #SmallBiz100, Debbie Bryan is hosting an evening of
celebration! Enjoy cocktails, canapés and free Crafternoons with
Craft-Along tables set for you to join in with our much-loved creativity.
Are you a regular visitor to Highfields Park? Come along and share your photographs and memories of the park as we continue the park's social history project.
Meet at the Box Office, DH Lawrence Pavilion.
Ever judged a book by its cover?
Book cover art talk with Martin Davies, Basford Library 10 Nov 10:30am - 11:30am
Join author Martin Davies for a lively discussion on all things related to book cover art. Suitable for adults.
