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November 2019

Exhibitions

The Green Man Resident Artists and Guest Designer Makers
Vibrant contemporary art including paintings, drawings, mixed media, photography, print-making and textiles along with a wide range of mounted prints and cards. Exhibited throughout the gallery, including on the landings and stairs. Ceramics, jewellery and items in leather, textiles and glass by guest designer makers can be found in the shop area on the ground floor.

Until Wednesday 20th November:  Elixir - Contemporary Mix
Paintings, textiles, mixed media and photography. A celebration of water and other work by Ann T Mann, Mary Worwood, Sue Gledhill and Suzanne Pearson. Launch Party: Friday 25th October, 6pm to 8pm.

Wednesday 13th November to Friday 13th December: Lindsey Piper Pop-Up Studio
Buxton-based sculptor Lindsey Piper will be working on her latest installation piece in one of our first floor studios. Drop in during opening hours to see what's happening.

Friday 22nd November to Monday 23rd December: The Winter Emporium 2019
A cornucopia of original and affordable art and craft inspired by the season, all created locally. Launch night is the gallery’s 7th birthday party on Friday 22nd November from 5.30pm to 9pm (see below). All welcome.

Live Music

Saturday 2nd November: Celebrating Women In Music - Ann Duggan & Rob Hines
A journey through several decades of song celebrating Patsy Cline, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Ella Fitzgerald, Doris Day, Gladys Knight, Eva Cassidy, Janis Joplin, Etta James, Billie Holiday and more by the inimitable Anne Duggan (vocals) and the brilliant Rob Hines on guitar. Tickets £8 in advance/£10 on door. Book at the gallery or online at wegottickets.com/event/483458

It's no secret that Annie loves everything to do with vintage and will be dressing in 50's style herself so why not join her and make a night of it if you have something special in the wardrobe!

Friday 8th November: Bayfield Booth
STOP PRESS: Following the tragic death of Mat Bayfield from an inoperable brain tumour in October, the gig will be a tribute and celebration by David Booth, Kelly Bayfield and Kev Walford. It promises to be an exceptional night of music to remind you of the important things in life. Tickets £8 in advance/£10 on door. Book at the gallery or online at wegottickets.com/event/484843

Saturday 16th November: Sarah McQuaid
Sarah has been wowing Buxton audiences for several years now with her voice like malt whisky and melted chocolate and her poetic and innovative song writing and consummate musicianship. We're delighted to have her back for her fourth gig at The Green Man Gallery. Early booking is recommended! Tickets £10 in advance/£12 on door. Book at the gallery or online at wegottickets.com/event/466011

Workshops & Other Events

Friday 1st November: Make It Buxton Drop-In Workshops
Young people from Derbyshire Council Council's Virtual School show you how to make your own themed bunting by up-cycling everyday materials. 11am to 3.30pm. Free.

Saturday 9th November: Writers’ Retreat
A chance to write without distractions from 10am to 4pm. Monthly event organised by Writers’ HQ in our upstairs Workshop Room. Booking essential. Details at writershq.co.uk/writing-retreats

Wednesday 13th November: Adult Acting Class
REC Theatre presents a series of acting classes for anyone aged 21+. Run by theatre industry professionals the classes welcome anyone regardless of experience. Held in our Workshop Room (one fight of stairs, no lift). Further sessions on Wednesdays 4th and 18th December. For further information and booking email recyoutththeatre@gmail.com

Friday 22nd November: Seven Years and Counting....!
Save the date! Come and celebrate with us at our 7th Birthday Party and Grand Opening of the Winter Emporium 2019. Save the date! There'll be food, drink, live music and 10% discount on all purchases. 5.30pm to 9pm.

December 2019

Exhibitions

The Green Man Resident Artists and Guest Designer Makers
Vibrant contemporary art including paintings, drawings, mixed media, photography, print-making and textiles along with a wide range of mounted prints and cards. Exhibited throughout the gallery, including on the landings and stairs. Ceramics, jewellery and items in leather, textiles and glass by guest designer makers can be found in the shop area on the ground floor.

Until 23rd December: The Winter Emporium 2019

Live Music & Performance

Sunday 15th December: The Sunday BuskStop with Shortcomings Barbershop Quartet
Welcome back to Shortcomings who entertained us at the BuskStop in December 2018 - plus guitar interludes from some special guets. As always there'll be soup, cake and hot drinks for lunch and excellent company. 12pm to 2pm. Free entry - donations invited. Drop on for a short time or stay and relax for the full two hours.

Sunday 22nd to Tuesday 24th December: Brothers Grimm in The Night Before The Night Before Christmas A fabulous new family show by the Babbling Vagabonds Storytelling Theatre to catapult you into Christmas. Four performances: 6pm on Sunday 22nd and Monday 23rd December and 11.30am and 1pm on Christmas Eve. Full details and booking:
Sun 22 Dec 6pm  http://www.wegottickets.com/event/488231
Mon 23 Dec 6pm  http://www.wegottickets.com/event/488234
Tue 24 Dec 11am http://www.wegottickets.com/event/488237
Tue 24 Dec 1.30pm http://www.wegottickets.com/event/488243

Workshops & Other Events

Sunday 1st December: Midwinter Decorations with Stone and Water
Join the Stone and Water team to make personal and distinctive decorations for this festive season. As always with Stone and Water, there's a story involved, and there'll be ideas for decorations based on traditional Icelandic tales of mischievous Yule Lads and Yule Lasses. Free workshop. Drop in between 12pm and 4pm and allow approximately 30 minutes to make a decoration.

Wednesdays 4th and 18th December: Adult Acting Classes
REC Theatre presents a series of acting classes for anyone aged 21+. Run by theatre industry professionals the classes welcome anyone regardless of experience. Held in our Workshop Room (one flight of stairs, no lift). Further sessions on Wednesdays 4th and 18th December. For further information and booking email recyoutththeatre@gmail.com

Saturday 7th December: Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
Learn how to make a Christmas wreath or other decoration with natural materials, for use indoors or outside. 10am to 3.30pm in the Ground Floor Gallery (wheelchair accessible). This course is run by WEA so please book directly with them. Course reference C2341889. Phone 0300 303 3464 or book online at wea.org.uk

Saturday 7th December: Come and Sing - Derbyshire Village Carols
Come and learn some of the carols traditionally sung around Derbyshire villages at this time of year with Carol Bowns, director of Kaleidoscope Community Choir. This free workshop is from 2.30pm to 4.30pm then you can return to form the core of singers in our Big Sing at the party in the evening. All voices and levels of experience are welcome. NB This is on our Workshop Room which is reached via one flight of stairs (no lift).

Saturday 7th December: Buxton Festival Fringe Christmas Party & Carol Singing
Celebrating the opening of entries for Buxton Festival Fringe 2020, everyone is welcome for food, drink, good company and to join in with the Big Sing of traditional carols from Derbyshire villages. The party is in the Ground Floor Gallery which is wheelchair accessible.