Volume 7 Issue 4 : April 2018 View this email in your browser ARTS BUZZ THE NEWSLETTER OF THE ARTS SOCIETY WEST CORNWALL The Arts Society Quiz was held on Saturday 10th March at the Penzance Tennis Club. Six intelligent teams battled it out to be called the winner or rather to avoid the ignominy of coming last and "winning" a wooden spoon each. Quizmaster Dave ensured that no team could feel comfortable by a choice of questions ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous. Nonetheless the conquering team with the highest score featured the husband and wife partnerships of Messrs Fitton, Le Grice and Griffiths, and the losing teams took their plight with dignity and good
grace, on the whole. Not forgetting the catering which was delicious and the well stocked bar that helped to maintain the acuity and memory of the participants. CCTV evidence of the evening is captured below. Dave the quizmaster demonstrates laudable patience when being asked to repeat the questions for the umpteenth time as Arts Society members try to appear knowledgeable.
Don't forget the April Lecture will be at St John's Hall. This months lecture on 12th April promises to be particularly memorable as we are joined by the renowned writer, historian and TV presenter Sarah Dunant for 'The Borgias, the Most Infamous Family in History?' The publicity says : " Murder, poison, corruption and incest: all perfect ingredients for sensational popular culture, but in an age known for its brutality and church corruption were the Borgias really so bad? " To find out the answer come along at 7.30pm Thursday12th April but dont forget the venue is St John's Hall for this lecture only. Entrance is via the steps up to the main doors from 6.30pm but if you want to use the lift, use the glass doors at the ground level entrance to library, and the lift is straight ahead. There is free evening parking in the car park adjacent to the hall. The raffle prize for the April lecture is the book: In The Name Of The Family by Sarah Dunant Conjuring up the past in all its complexity, horror and pleasures, In The Name of the Family confirms Sarah Dunant's place as the leading novelist of the Renaissance and one of the most acclaimed historical fiction writers of our age. Tickets are 1 each
A reminder that next months lecture on Thursday 10th May will be preceded at 7.00pm by the rescheduled AGM and the lecture will start at 7:30pm, back at Penwith College as usual. Dale Chihuly: the World s Foremost Glass Artist Charles Hajdamach American glass artist Dale Chihuly is the super-star of the glass world. His glass magic has transformed the studio glass movement and altered our visual perceptions of this extraordinary material forever Charles Hajdamach is a former Director of Broadfield House Glass Museum (1974-2003) and one of the top authorities on glass in the country. Author of British Glass 1800-1914 (1991), 20th Century British Glass (2009) and contributor to Sol del Citrón, 2014, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Coral Gables, Florida numerous books and magazines, he lectures internationally to glass museums and collector s societies.
The History of Arts course ' Am I missing something? ' has unfortunately been cancelled due to insufficient numbers to make it viable. If you have already paid, a refund will be provided. New Committee Members We are delighted to announce two new members have joined the organising committee for the Arts Society here in West Cornwall.We asked them to tell us a little bit about themselves and why they were drawn to The Arts Society. You can see who is on the committee by clicking https://wcornwalldfas.org.uk/committee/ Fiona MacDonald I have been living in Penzance since 1999, having moved here to manage a small voluntary sector organisation. I am a member of Three Spires Singers but apart from that am just a happy consumer of the arts in general, enjoying opera at the cinema these days and the many art exhibitions we are blessed with in West Cornwall. And I read a lot, now that I have time to do so! John McEvoy Now retired, my background is non artistic but varied from administering an arts centre, project managing IT projects, running my own business to redeveloping an old police station. I have loved the arts throughout my
life, initially via music - I ran a specialist hifi store for a number of years - but, increasingly enjoying, and seeking to understand, the visual arts. I find The Arts Society so valuable as a source for engagement & discovery. I hope I can help further its aims to enhance life within West Cornwall by supporting it with energy & enthusiasm. Events and Outings for 2018 A Trip to London - planned for 18-19th April 2018 Joy Meaden has been looking into some options and writes: "We will visit this exhibition...'rhythm & Reaction: The Age of Jazz in Britain' produced by The Arts Society & The
Bulldog Trust as a part of The Arts Society 50th Anniversary Celebrations, opening at Two Temple Place, which is a fabulous house to explore in its own right. For more information see: https://theartssociety.org/arts-news-features/saxophonesspeakers-southern-comfort Following the show you can enjoy a jazz-inspired cocktail at the bar (open until 8pm) or earlier (between 6.30pm and 8.30pm) celebrate the show with Smitty s Big Four with their Sidney Bechet and Jelly Roll Morton inspired sound. The Dance Club by William Patrick Roberts
Other ideas of exhibitions for the visit include: Tate Modern - Picasso Tours (12.15-13.15) are available at a cost of 27 per person including ticket, or 5 for members. Tate Britain - Impressionists in London and All Too Human: Bacon, Freud and a century of painting life. Taking the riverboat between the two Tate sites makes the day even more special. The National Gallery has Monet and Architecture starting on 9th April. The V&A - has the Ocean Liners: Speed and Style exhibition running.
If you may be interested in coming along to London, please speak to one of the committee to let us know. As in the previous outing to London, you should make your own arrangements for travel and accommodation and meet up with everyone at the venues on the day. Copyright 2018 The Arts Society West Cornwall, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are a member of West Cornwall Arts Society and we like to include you in all your society activities. Our mailing address is: The Arts Society West Cornwall
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