WHAT’S ON IN AND AROUND PRESTON FROM 6^th FEBRUARY
Till 30^th June 2012	Harris Museum and Art gallery 14 May 2011 - 30 June 2012 Global Threads: Asian Textiles & Fashion Today Over the last year young people from Preston have been working as curators, researchers, designers and stylists to create a fashion exhibition inspired by the museum’s collection. Global Threads is based on a set of historic fabric samples called The Textile Manufactures of India. This 18 volume set was given to Preston in 1866 and it includes 700 fabrics from throughout South Asia. Many of the textile patterns, materials and techniques in these books are still in use today. Global Threads brings together historic South Asian textiles with contemporary fashion to reveal that even the latest fashions reflect global textile culture. This exhibition is part of Stories of the World, one of the projects at the heart of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad.
	Museum of Lancashire, Stanley Street, Preston, PR1 4YP Whatever you love about Lancashire, the all new Museum of Lancashire has something for you! Lancashire is full of vibrant and talented people, world class scenery and a rich history just waiting to be explored. The all new MOL gives visitors a taste of all things Lancashire, told through the objects and stories of real Lancashire people. Why not explore the new galleries, take part in family friendly workshops, or sample the coffee and cake in the new café. The Museum is now open with free admission for the first 12 months. Opening hours have been extended, to Tuesdays to Saturdays (and Bank Holidays) 10.30am-5pm and Sundays 12 noon to 5pm. The Museum is now more family friendly than ever. There will be a programme of activities and events throughout the year. Tel: (+44) 01772 534075
To 26^th May	Harris Museum and Art gallery The Shepherd Library at 300 2011 marks the 300th anniversary of the donation of the Shepherd Library to Preston. To celebrate we will be displaying some of these amazing rare books around the building to celebrate the library and its benefactor, the Preston doctor Richard Shepherd (1694-1761). This project is being organised by the Harris Museum & Art Gallery and Lancashire County Council Community Heritage with support from Preston City Council.
2^nd – 25^th Feb	South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre. Lancashire Monochrome Exhibition Official Opening and the chance to meet the photographers on Saturday 4 February at 11.00am T: 01772 422041 Tues & Fri 10am-4pm Thursday 1-4pm Saurday 10am-1pm Start: 02 February 2012 00:00 End: 25 February 2012 00:00
Tuesday 7^th Feb	GUILD HALL 7.30PM ROYAL LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA  The Film Music of John Williams: 80th Birthday Celebration Carl Davis CBE (Hon) conductor No-one writes a big film theme like John Williams: that’s why he’s the world’smost popular living classical composer. And if you think his music is thrilling on the big screen, just wait until you hear it played live! Join film music maestro Carl Davis and the Orchestra for a blockbuster 80th birthday tribute to John Williams and the legendary movie composers who inspired him. It’s just hit after hit after hit, including StarWars Schindler’s List Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Superman E.T. Raiders of the Lost Ark Jaws Citizen Kane Star Trek The Magnificent Seven and a multiplex-load more! GUILD HALL Tickets: £19, £26 Under 25s and students: £7 Registered disabled: £2 OFF Groups of 10-29  10%OFF Groups of 30-49  15%OFF Groups of 50+     20%OFF For group bookings please call the Box Office on 01772 903202
Wed 8^th – Sat 11^th Feb	Preston Playhouse 7-30pm THE BROUGHTON PLAYERS present PRESCRIPTION FOR MURDER By Norman Robbins, directed by Marion Yardley There is never a dull moment for busy Dr Richard Forth. He has an awkward yet close friendship with his ex-girlfriend while his wife, Barbara is chronically and mysteriously ill. Richard believes her symptoms are psychological but when a stranger, claims to have known Richard’s second fiancée - a woman Richard says does not exist - Barbara’s health worsens and it becomes apparent somebody is out to kill her and anyone else who gets in their way. This thriller is sure to keep you guessing until the final twist. Tickets: £8
Wed 8^th – Sat 11^th Feb	Broughton and District Club, Whittingham Lane The Club Players, Broughton present BUSYBODY by Jack Popplewell A meddlesome cleaning woman keeps telling the cops how to mind their business and who steps forward with the right evidence in every pinch. She lives in the basement of the office building she cleans and one night finds a body. By the time the police arrive, there is no body and no evidence. The wrong alarms are sent out, murdered men turn up alive, and the whole thing is chalked up to the cleaning woman's imagination until an unidentified body is discovered on a distant hill and the cleaning woman uncovers more evidence in the course of her duties. Is the company owner staging his own murder? Or did he kill his wife's lover? Is the lover a firm employee or someone else? Where do the two female assistants fit in? What is the wife withholding? A thousand laughs and tingles will delight audiences young and old
Tuesday 7th	CONTINENTAL 2-00pm Integr8 Youth Dance Company present ‘Jigsaw’ – Free entry Integr8 Youth Dance Company were formed in 2004 and are made up of disabled and non-disabled dancers from across Lancashire. The group are lead by Ludus Dance and supported by Sir Tom Finney Community High School. The group have been invited to perform at many local and regional evens including the Lancashire Youth Dance Festival, which they have now taken part in consecutively for the last 3 years.  Last year Integr8 were lucky enough to be selected for the regional UDance platform at The Lowry in Manchester where they also participated in workshops lead by other professional companies. This current work has been devised with the support of the BBC Performing Arts Fund. The fund has enabled Integr8 to work with disabled choreographer Lisa Simpson over a 12 week period to devise a piece of work using the Simpson Board. The Simpson Board was developed by Lisa and Adam Benjamin as an accessible choreography tool for dancers with limited or no verbal communication. It is also very valuable tool for all dancers as a method of developing choreography skills and their practice. Lisa, who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy and is a non verbal communicator herself, has been introducing the group to The Simpson Board and developing choreography skill with the group whilst devising a piece of dance for performance with the whole Company. This piece is inspired by the work of Andy Goldsworthy and has been devised collectively by Lisa and the group.
Thu 1st Mar	The Frog and Bucket Preston, Lords Walk, Preston. PR1 1RA. Your Name Here Showcase We've got a great line up at our new venue including Fun Box, Slap & Giggle, Samantha Edwards (our last winner), music from Katie Ryan, as well as Larry Dean compering the whole evening. Treat yourselves to a night at the theatre, unwind and relax within the comfort of the comedy club. A night where emotional clarity and boisterous hilarity collide with unforgettable results. Time: 7:00pm. Admission: £6 adv, £8 on the door. Call 0161 236 9805 for tickets and information
	GREGSON LANE FOLK CLUB 2012 PLEASE NOTE DUE TO UNCERTAINTIES ABOUT THE FUTURE OF OUR VENUE WE WILL ONLY BE HOSTING SINGERS NIGHTS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE THE COMMITTEE AT GREGSON LANE SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB ARE TRYING HARD TO ENSURE THAT THE CLUB REMAINS OPEN - WE WILL SUPPORT THEM AS THEY HAVE SUPPORTED GREGSON LANE FOLK CLUB OVER THE LAST TWENTY YEARS. FORTHCOMING SINGERS NIGHTS (8:30 Start at the Club) 9th February 23rd February 8th March 22nd March (Phone 01254 853929 - 0781 5522925)
Monday 13^th – Tuesday 14th	St. Leonard's Church Penwortham and 27^th 28^th February and 1^st 2^nd 3^rd and 4^th March Penwortham Youth Music Festival - apply now!As we begin a New Year, thoughts turn to early Spring, when St Leonard's hosts the popular Youth Music Festival. In Guild Year 2012 this has a new twist with the Festival hosting the Qualifying Rounds of the 'Young Singers of the Guild'. The age groups are 10-14 and 15-21. Applicants must live within an 11 mile radius of Preston Town Hall and in the Pr Postcode area. The rounds will take place at St. Leonard's Church on Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th February 2012 (Daytime) with the final being held at the Guild Hall, Preston on Saturday 28th April. This event is also the final of the Young Choirs of the Guild. Instrumentalists also get their opportunity to perform at Festival dates later in February and in early March.
Monday 13^th Feb	The Continental Second Monday of the Month in the Snug 7.30pm The Continental Book Club Works by Jane Austen, Truman Capote, Isabel Allende, Kazuo Ishiguro and many more have been read and discussed by the group since it started in the Autumn of 2009. At each meeting books are either recommended, or people just say that they wish to read a certain book, so all those mentioned are put forward and everyone can have a vote. Next meeting is on 13th February, where the group will be discussing with When God was a Rabbit by Sarah Winman. - Free entry. contact Joanne at jophi26@hotmail.co.uk
Wed 15th	St John’s Minster 1pm Harris Music Club presents William Oinn on Oboe and Yshani Pernpanayagam on piano playing Poulenc’s Sonata for piano and oboe, Saint Saen’s Sonata in D, Bach’s Morceau de Salon and Kaiiwoda’s Morceau de Salon.
Tuesday 14^th Feb – Friday 17^th Feb	Museum of Lancashire, Stanley Street Join us over the February Half Term for Caribbean Carnival inspired workshops10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm. Carnival! Tuesday 14 February - Collage costume design Wednesday 15 February - Jewellery making Thursday 16 February - Mask making Friday 17 February - Head dress making Crafts suitable for ages 4-11. Cost £1 per child. 01772 534046.
Friday 17^th Feb	Salmesbury Hall 12.30pm - 2pm Harpist in the Restaurant Enjoy delightful tunes whilst you dine 01254 812229.
Friday 17^th Feb	Brockholes Nature Reserve 1.30pm Make a Wildlife Mosaic Activity Room Sessions run by Chrissy Webster, Eco Artist and qualified tutor for mosaics, scented, cloth and paper crafts. Chrissy loves spreading the art bug to students and watching their art passion grow - and realising anyone can have a go! Chrissy is qualified to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector, and has Enhanced CRB certification. £7.50 per crafter Booking essential. For more information or to book please call - 01772 872000
Sat 18^th Feb	Preston Minster 10.30am & 11.30am The Lancashire Sinfonietta's Mini-Mozart - The Four Seasons THE FOUR SEASONS From the Sound Playground Limited spaces - BOOK NOW! A very beautiful session especially for babies at Preston Minster with special music and activities for children under 18 months. The Lancashire Sinfonietta's fun filled family workshops are very popular and give children an introduction to instruments of the orchestra as well as an up-close experience of live music. SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 18 MONTHS Tickets: £3.50 or £10 for group of 4 (adults and/or children). Bookings: Box Office: 01524 594151 - c/o Live at LICA, Lancaster University.
PRESTON FM 103.2 FM	Keep in touch with the arts in and around Preston by listening to Preston Arts Scene at 12.00 – 1.00 pm on Fridays (repeated the following Sunday morning from 10am to 11am)