Thanks to Jo for sending through details of the Ryde Arts Festival which starts tomorrow. In her own words. Ed
Ryde Arts Festival is upon us again. As usual, we are hosting a range of quirky arts events during the week in the town.
The theme this year is stars. We have chosen to focus on Sirius, which is a ‘dog’ star and also a ship.
Look out for a large red dog in St Thomas’ Churchyard…. and inside St Thomas’, a symphony composed to commemorate the bicentenary of HMS Sirius sailing with the First Fleet to Australia.
Workshops throughout the week
There will be workshops for all ages and abilities, Dj’s, choral events, barbershop choir and an open mic music and poetry session to name but a few.
Events are being held in three main locations: Cuckoo Ryde (shop opposite Home estate agency), St Thomas’ Church and Churchyard (near NatWest bank) and the Depozitory (Wesleyan Chapel) in Nelson Street. However, expect a few surprises in other locations during the week!
Event programme
The programme of events is embedded below for your convenience. Alternatively you can pick up a printed version from Ryde Library, the Fastcat Terminal, new Tourist Info Centre at the bus station and many other outlets in town.
More info at the the Ryde Arts Festival website.
Image: Stephen Sales
Ryde Arts Festival 2011 Brochure
