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Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th October - 11am – 6pm
Artists’ Open House Weekends
14 Stratford Grove Putney  SW15 1NU

Fenella Beauchamp -  Contemporary silk screens
Lorrie Cannon - Linear abstract, acrylics on canvas
Helen Fickling - Fine Art Photography, mixed media and decorative objects
Hannah Fickling - Jewellery
Francesca James - Landscapes, acrylics on canvas
Di Tims - sculpture and paintings

Teas and coffee will be served along with our famous homemade chocolate brownies and mouth watering cakes.  



Monday 8th October - 19.30 - 21.30
Samaritans Information Meeting
14 Princeton Court at 53-55 Felsham Road SW15
Volunteering for Samaritans can change someone's life...............Your own!

Thursday 11th - 2.00 sharp and end at 4.15
THURSDAY AFTERNOONS with Barry Jobling
La Périchole - Jacques Offenbach
St Michael and All Angels Parish Hall Priory Avenue W4 1TX
Whether you are a great opera buff or a complete newcomer to the genre, Barry Jobling, a professional pianist, singer and conductor, will educate and entertain you with his infectious enthusiasm. You will gain insight into operas - six of which are being performed at Covent Garden and other venues in London this season - as well as operas of which there are fine recordings deserving wider recognition.
£9 per lecture, discounted to £8 (£88) for all 11 paid in advance.
Coffee or tea and biscuits included. For more information: 020 8995 4271 sara@elliottroad.freeserve.co.uk

Thursday 11th October
Jeffrey Daniel - Live in Concert
The Half Moon Putney
Jeffrey Daniel first came into the spotlight as a dancer on the US TV show Soul Train. From Soul Train evolved Shalamar - a band that sold 25 million albums world-wide with hit records such as "A Night to Remember", "Friends", "I Can Make You Feel Good", "Take That to The Bank" and "There it is".

With Shalamar he introduced West Coast Street Dance into Europe and started a huge dance craze - body popping, robotics, locking and whacking with his amazing skills as a dancer. After 7 years, millions of album sales and tours around the world, Shalamar performed at London's Wembley Arena and the original line-up then went their separate ways.

Jeffrey took on the role of 'Electra' in Andrew Lloyd Webber's new West End musical 'Starlight Express' and linked up with Michael Jackson to rack up some dance and choreography credits. JD is the man that taught Michael Jackson the Moonwalk and later went on to choreograph "Bad" and co-choreograph "Smooth Criminal." The Moonwalk debate is still an ongoing topic generating tremendous interest all over the world with over 10,000 entries on YouTube and one million three hundred thousand on google alone.

FRIDAY 12 OCTOBER- doors open 8pm
STEVE MORRISON & AL RICHARDSON £8
The Telegraph, Putney Heath, London SW15 3TU
Bookings & Information 020 8788 2011
www.brooksbluesbar.co.uk

As a guitarist and song writer, Steve Morrison brings something distinct to the b lues. His seemingly effort less guitar style concea ls a remarkab le technique, and his lyrics are delivered in a warm, passionate voice, reminiscent of JJ Cale. Steve's longtime partner and friend, Al Richardson, is a gifted harmonica player. The sound he gets out of the tiny instrument produces an almost limitless range of dynamics. They are a stunning duo.

Thursday October11th
Jeffrey Daniel - Live in Concert
The Half Moon Putney
Jeffrey Daniel of Shalamar, Street Dance, Choreography and Moonwalk fame will be coming to Putney. Jeffrey first came into the spotlight as a dancer on the US TV show Soul Train. From Soul Train evolved Shalamar - a band that sold 25 million albums world-wide with hit records such as "A Night to Remember", "Friends", "I Can Make You Feel Good", "Take That to The Bank" and "There it is". With Shalamar he introduced West Coast Street Dance into Europe and started a huge dance craze - body popping, robotics, locking and whacking with his amazing skills as a dancer. After 7 years, millions of album sales and tours around the world, Shalamar performed at London's Wembley Arena and the original line-up then went their separate ways.

12 & 13th October
" Let's change it!" - 7.45 pm
Putney Arts Theatre, Ravenna Road, Putney SW15 6AW
Tickets: £6/4

Saturday 13th – Sunday 14th October - 11am – 6pm
Artists’ Open House Weekends
14 Stratford Grove, Putney  SW15 1NU

Fenella Beauchamp -  Contemporary silk screens
Lorrie Cannon - Linear abstract, acrylics on canvas
Helen Fickling - Fine Art Photography, mixed media and decorative objects
Hannah Fickling - Jewellery
Francesca James - Landscapes, acrylics on canvas
Di Tims - sculpture and paintings

Teas and coffee will be served along with our famous homemade chocolate brownies and mouth watering cakes.  


Thursday 17th - 2.00 sharp and end at 4.15
THURSDAY AFTERNOONS with Barry Jobling
L’elisir d’amore - Gaetano Donizetti
St Michael and All Angels Parish Hall Priory Avenue W4 1TX
Whether you are a great opera buff or a complete newcomer to the genre, Barry Jobling, a professional pianist, singer and conductor, will educate and entertain you with his infectious enthusiasm. You will gain insight into operas - six of which are being performed at Covent Garden and other venues in London this season - as well as operas of which there are fine recordings deserving wider recognition.
£9 per lecture, discounted to £8 (£88) for all 11 paid in advance.
Coffee or tea and biscuits included. For more information: 020 8995 4271 sara@elliottroad.freeserve.co.uk

THURSDAY 18 OCTOBER – doors open 8pm
LD FRAZIER- ( USA) £8
BROOKS BLUES BAR SPECIAL – BL ACK HISTORY MONTH The Telegraph, Putney Heath, London SW15 3TU
Bookings & Information 020 8788 2011
www.brooksbluesbar.co.uk

LD Frazier has toured the world as the chief exponent of Gospel music, tracing the evolution of Gospel music from its African roots to present day USA. His repertoire covers the early spirituals of the late 18thCentury, Jubilee Gospel which is associated with emancipation in the 19thCentury and the Gospel music of the 20 thCentury. Based in NYC, he has featured in many recordings, TV and Films (‘Cotton Comes To Harlem’ & Bette Midler’s ‘The Rose’). This is a great opportunity to listen to the master in the intimate surroundings of Brooks Blues Bar, where he begins his tour of the UK with concert performances and workshops.

FRIDAY 19 OCTOBER - doors open 8pm
RAG MAMA RAG – Exclusive London Appearance. £8
The Telegraph, Putney Heath, London SW15 3TU
Bookings & Information 020 8788 2011
www.brooksbluesbar.co.uk

RAG MAMA RAG , are now estab lished as one of Europe’s finest Country B lues acts. ASHLEY DOW , (Henderson Acoustic Guitar, National & Dobro Resonator Bottleneck Guitars, Weissenborn Acoustic Lap Steel, Ukulele and Vocals), plus DEBORAH DOW, (Harmonica, Washboard, Percussion and Backing Voca ls), RAG MAMA RAG create an exceptionslly full and hard driving rhythmic sound. Their repertoire is 20s and 30s Blues based, but extremely varied, encompassing Mississippi Blues, East Coast Ragtime sounds, early White Country tunes, Original Compositions, and many other regional styles of the 20s and 30s period. www.ragmamarag.co.uk

Thursday 25th - 2.00 sharp and end at 4.15
THURSDAY AFTERNOONS with Barry Jobling
La Straniera - Vincenzo Bellini
St Michael and All Angels Parish Hall Priory Avenue W4 1TX
Whether you are a great opera buff or a complete newcomer to the genre, Barry Jobling, a professional pianist, singer and conductor, will educate and entertain you with his infectious enthusiasm. You will gain insight into operas - six of which are being performed at Covent Garden and other venues in London this season - as well as operas of which there are fine recordings deserving wider recognition.
£9 per lecture, discounted to £8 (£88) for all 11 paid in advance.
Coffee or tea and biscuits included. For more information: 020 8995 4271 sara@elliottroad.freeserve.co.uk

23 rd October to 3rd November
Treading Softly
Putney Arts Theatre
An exhibition of paintings and prints inspired by the natural world and the mystery beyond by Linda Murgatroyd. Linda
’s first solo exhibition draws on the words of poets, mystics, the natural world and her Quaker approach to life. Using oil, watercolour, print, and other media, she shows a mixture of still- lives, landscapes and semi-abstract compositions, to produce an original and attractive show.
‘The Putney Arts Theatre Gallery is a lovely quiet space, just off the High Street;’, says Linda. ‘I hope people will take a time to come in and enjoy the colours and images, and to reflect further on the wonder of the natural world and on our place in it’.

FRIDAY 26 OCTOBER - doors open 8pm
BLUES PIANO ORGY – Exclusive London Appearance £8
Blues Piano –Challis, Harris , and Rowan
The Telegraph, Putney Heath, London SW15 3TU
Bookings & Information 020 8788 2011
www.brooksbluesbar.co.uk

Three pianos, and three distinctive sty lists create a unique evening of blues. John Challis, John Harris, and Jamie Rowan divide the evening into a celebration of piano blues. Each with their individual approach, John Harris influenced by the style of the legendary Otis Spann, and Professor Longhair, John Challis combining his original raw vocals and a stomping whore-house piano style, and Jamie Rowan’s ragtime mode combine to show just exciting piano blues can be.

Friday 26 October – Saturday 27 October 6.30pm and Sunday 28 October 3.30pm
Putney Debates and New Wimbledon Youth Theatre
The People Voiced
St Mary’s Church, Putney – surrounds
A site specific performance by young people exploring Putney characters and stories of those connected with the Debates raging on inside the church. Discover what life and politics felt like for Putney folk and their relationships with New Model Army soldiers discussing the future of British democracy. Free

Friday 26 October – Saturday 27 October 7.30pm and Sunday 28 October 4.30pm
Putney Debates - A Putney Light Shines
St Mary’s Church, Putney
Based on original Debate transcripts, this new theatre production, written by Maria Oshodi, Extant, and performed by professional actors, illuminates the twists and turns of the Debates about church, state and monarchy. Hear the historical voices, including Cromwell himself, debate our constitutional future within the very walls where the original debates took place 360 years ago. Tickets £6/£3 concessions 020 8871 8711

Opens Saturday 27 October
EXHIBITION -
The Putney Debates 1647: Cromwell and Democracy 2007
St Mary’s Church, Putney
A new exhibition exploring the background, events and characters linked to the Putney Debates Illuminating the importance of the event to British democracy. Includes audio description and video interviews by Tristram Hunt with Secretary of State Rt Hon Jack Straw, historians Antonia Fraser, John Morrill and Quentin Skinner and civil rights QC Geoffrey Robertson.
Free – call in advance to check opening times of church 020 8788 4414

Saturday 27 October from 12 noon and Sunday 28 October 10.00am – 4.00pm
Putney Debates and The Tower Hamlets Trayned Bandes
English Civil War Re-enactment
St Mary’s Church, Putney – surrounds
The Tower Hamlets Trayned Bands (part of the Sealed Knot) pitch camp in Putney with demonstrations of musketry and 17 th century cooking, living the life of soldiers on the march. Also pewter making demonstrations by the Worshipful Company of Pewterers and coin minting. Enjoy the hog roasts and Leveller’s beer tent. Suitable for all the family. Free

Sunday 28 October 1.30pm
Putney Debates
From Westminster to Putney
The arrival of Black Rod and MPs hosted by Putney MP Justine Greening. The Putney Oarsmen in full 17th regalia, recreate a typical journey from Westminster to Putney as it would have been made 360 years ago. Free

Tuesday 30 October 8.00pm
Putney Debates - 17 th Century Music and Words
St Mary’s Church, Putney
Concert of fine music from the period and recitations from poets Marvell and Milton.
Tickets £6/£3 concessions 020 8871 8711

Wednesday 31 October 7.30pm
Putney Debates and American Universities
Every Man and his Government: The American Premise
Syracuse University London presents a discussion featuring academics from Oxford (Dr Marc Stears), Syracuse University, University College London (Dr Adam I P Smith). University of Sheffield (Dr Simon Middleton), and University of Warwick (Dr Trevor Burnard) – on how the Putney Debates laid the groundwork for contemporary ideals of democracy and how they relate to both US and UK governments. Tickets £6/£3 concessions 020 8871 8711

Thursday 1 November 7.30pm
The Putney Debates -
17 th Century Putney
An illustrated talk by Dorian Gerhold, Wandsworth Historical Society
Tickets £6/£3 concessions 020 8871 8711

 

October 6, 2007