2008
Every Tuesday, throughout the
year the St
Ives Jazz Club (www.stivesjazzclub.com)
hosts gigs bringing modern live Jazz to St Ives
Every Thursday - St Ives Farmers' Market 9.30
am - 3.00 pm at The Backpackers, St Ives (just up from Royal
Square).
Various dates, throughout the
year, see performances at the Kidz R Us Theatre (www.kidzrus.net). This year’s performances
include Jack & The Beanstalk, Disney's Aladdin and Anything Goes. For show dates & times please visit the website.
Various dates, throughout
the year, St Ives Art Club (www.stivesartsclub.org)
host events including various poetry, prose and music events and
club exhibitions in May and September
From May to September, Monday-Friday
you can see various performances at the Minack Theatre (www.minack.com).
The season this year opens with As You Like It. For show dates
& times please visit the website
February
4 February will see the
celebration of Feast Day with the local tradition of the
hurling of the silver ball.
March
Following the restoration project, The Leach
Pottery (www.theleachpotterystives.co.uk)
is due to re-open to visitors during March 2008
April
On 26 April, Trevithick Day
will be celebrated in Camborne and will reflect local steam and mining history and
heritage
May
5 May will see traditional May Day celebrations in
St Ives.
On 8 May Helston will
celebrate the annual Flora Day. The festival features the
Early Morning Dance, Hal-an-Tow, the Children's Dance, the Ancient Furry
Dance and Evening Dance.
From 24 – 26 May the St Ives Music in
May (www.stivesmusicinmay.co.uk) concert series
will take place in St Ia's Church (St Ives Parish Church). The Sacconi Quartet
performances will include works by Haydn, Vaughan
Williams and Brahms and their guests include Gary Matthewman (Piano),
Timothy Boulton (Viola) and Thomas Watmough (Clarinet).
24 May will also see a fund raising event for
The St Ives Lifeboat, Rock The Boat St Ives, which will be held at
the St Ives Guildhall and will feature Tracey Story, The Landing
Party and Ercus 4. See
www.rocktheboatstives.co.uk for details including ticket
information
On 26 May The Bohemians will be at the St
Ives Guildhall with their show "Queen Greatest Hits Live". Tickets
are available in advance from the Tourist Information Centre at the
Guildhall or on the door. The event will raise funds for the St Ives
Festival and Archive Study Centre.
June
Every Sunday the St Ives Concert Band (www.sicb.co.uk)
perform on the West Pier (by the Lifeboat Station) from 6:00 pm, subject
to weather conditions.
From 5-7 June the Royal Cornwall Show
(www.royalcornwallshow.org)
will include three days of show jumping,
best of breed, music, dancing, trade stands, display teams, hot air
balloons, ferret racing, forestry demonstrations, steam engines, beer
tents, food of every description and much much more.
July
Every Sunday the St Ives Concert Band (www.sicb.co.uk)
perform on the West Pier (by the Lifeboat Station) from 6:00 pm,
subject to weather conditions.
14 July sees the annual Stithians Show
(www.stithiansshow.org.uk)
From 11-19 July Lafrowda
Day (www.lafrowda-festival.co.uk)
will be celebrated in St Just. The theme this year is It's
Playtime.
On 30 July Culdrose Air Day (www.royalnavy.mod.uk)
will be the annual celebration of aviation
August
Every Sunday the St Ives Concert Band (www.sicb.co.uk)
perform on the West Pier (by the Lifeboat Station) from 6:00 pm,
subject to weather conditions.
Watch out for the St Ives Sailing
Club Fun Day (sisc.yourclubsite.co.uk)
which will create an opportunity for a relaxed
sail in the bay.
14 August will see the
annual St Ives
Lifeboat Day
The annual St Ives raft
race will take place towards the end of the month. The exact date
and time will depend on the tide but has traditionally been a Friday
towards the end of the month.
(Date tbc) The annual West of England Steam
Rally (www.weses.co.uk)
is usually held during the month of August.
On 30 August the No. 1 70's Show (www.thenumberoneshow.co.uk)
will be live at the Guildhall. The concert is being arranged by the
local Rotary club and ticket details will follow.
September
Every Sunday the St Ives Concert Band (www.sicb.co.uk)
perform on the West Pier (by the Lifeboat Station) from 6:00 pm,
subject to weather conditions.
6-20 September sees
the annual St Ives September
Festival (
www.stivesseptemberfestival.co.uk) Once again, over a two week
period, it will feature a wide and diverse range of events and
activities covering all aspects of art and music. There will be talks,
films, poetry, jazz, classical, rock and folk music.
Year Round
St Ives Jazz Club
Various gigs throughout the year
www.stivesjazzclub.com
Kidz R Us Theatre
Performing Jack & The Beanstalk, Disney's Aladdin and Anything Goes. Also several concerts. For show dates & times please visit
the website.
www.kidzrus.net
Minack Theatre Various shows
throughout the year. For show dates & times please visit the
website.
www.minack.com
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