Events in Rochdale - Arts

Using works from the Tim Bobbin Collection, Local Studies celebrates his tricentenary. Also known as John Collier, he was a resident of Milnrow and later buried in St. Chad’s graveyard in Rochdale. Tim Bobbin is noted for his unique contribution to satire and literature and writing in the Lancashire dialect.

The first gathering of orchestral players preparing to give a public concert of light music in late April or early May 2009. The programme will include music by Strauss, Sousa, Haydn Wood and Billy Mayerl. New members will be very welcome in all sections of the orchestra, and we would particularly like to have more string and brass players. Also someone used to playing keyboard(s) with other instrumentalists.

Join artist Vincent James from the exhibition ‘Suspended Animation’ to make your own cartoon cut-outs using collage and take part in creating a surreal mural.

Unless otherwise stated Family Friendly events are suitable for ages 5 –12.  All children must be accompanied by an adult unless otherwise stated.

As part of an 11 date live tour of the UK this exciting collaboration between David Thomas Broughton, Sam Amidon and Doveman comes to Rochdale.

Each musician is extraordinary in his own right, from Broughton's wonderfully unique use of his acoustic guitar, to Doveman's acclaimed keyboard playing, which has made him such a sought after artist, working with such musical luminaries as Martha Wainwright and Anthony and the Johnsons, whilst Sam Amidon' s music has been described by Stylus magazine as "viscerally stunning, comforting, upsetting, entrancing."

But this promises not to be a showcase of three talented, but isolated artists, but rather a collaboration in the true sense of the word, where they will interweave their music to create something completely new and uplifting.

Tickets available from tourist information on 01706 924928.

Rochdale Infirmary Players presents... 2009 Pantomine BABES IN THE WOOD Featuring... from "The Academy" dance school... DYNAMIX! *Raffle *Refreshments *Proceeds to Cardio-respiratory services.

A celebration of young person’s creative work from across the Borough which addresses contemporary issues facing young people themselves, in their relationships with others and the wider environment.

Booking required - Join artist Alan Birch to have a go at printmaking inspired by the exhibition ‘Made in the 70s’.

HMP Buckley Hall sees itself as a community within a community and in this exhibition of artwork by inmates it seeks to bridge the gap between inside and out, emphasising the importance of education within the prison.