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We could all do with a good laugh and next Friday a new monthly open mic comedy night returns to Quay Arts in Newport. Make plans now - the first event is free!
Quay Arts
Quay Arts in Newport is the Isle of Wight’s main arts hub, hosting music, theatre, comedy and art events as well as a restaurant and arts and craft shop.
Providing four gallery spaces, a theatre, a newly refurbished bar, a popular restaurant and room for rental, it servers the artistic community on the Island, as well as those simply looking for space to hire.
Quay Arts can also accommodate weddings.
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Gone are the days of the venue closing its doors at 5pm. These days there's food, live music, theatre, comedy, film and more on every night of the week. Check out what's coming up and see what takes your fancy.
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This is going to be such a treat. Listen to the vinyl on a quality hi-fi system and then discuss the making of it with the producer. We reckon Chris Kimsey will have some great anecdotes about working with The Rolling Stones.
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Have your Christmas celebrations at Quay Arts this year where they have two types of menu available, traditional Christmas and Fez-tive Moroccan between 1st-23rd December.
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Six fascinating installations at Quay Arts next month will encourage the viewer to reflect on what might be preserved by future generations, as well as consider what could be lost along the way.
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Wow! There's a huge amount going on at Quay Arts in the run-up to Christmas. Check out their Craft & Arts Fayre, late night shopping, free cinema, workshops, concerts, and even a Fez-tive menu in the cafe.
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Isle of Wight artist, Joanna Kori, is currently hanging work for her latest exhibition, due to open at Quay Arts on Saturday 21st January (1-3pm - all welcome). Over 1,000 pieces have been created for this fascinating exhibition which responds to current and previous uses of Quay Arts.
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There are a whole host of beer related events taking place at Quay Arts this weekend as part of their very first Beer Festival. It all kicks off tonight from 6pm.
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This is quite a coup for Quay Arts - Turner Prize winning artist Richard Long, Britain’s leading figure in Land Art will be bringing his solo shot to the arts centre next month. Meet the artist and check out the associated events too.
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Friday night sees a great event at Quay Arts in Newport - the evening starting with a screening of the ‘Marley’ documentary followed by a great selection of ska, rock-steady, reggae and dub spun by DJ Sloe.
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There was a great turnout for the launch of the Richard Long show at Quay Arts last weekend. There is still plenty of time to visit the exhibition and take part in the many associated activities over the coming weeks and months.
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The Monochrome Set were highly regarded and hugely influential in the post punk era of the late 70s and 80s. See them play live at Quay Arts this Friday night, with support from The Orders.
