ART
Light Years: Jurassic Coast – Lighthouse, Poole (until July 3)
Robert Golden – Lighthouse café, Poole (until December 31)
Drawn By Lowry – Southampton City Art Gallery (until July 4)
Abi Kremer: Colour and Inspiration – Faith House, Holton Lee (until July 2)
Sea Fever – Southampton City Art Gallery (until September 5)
Cruising with the Queens – Southampton City Art Gallery (until January 30)
Open 2010 Exhibition – Dorchester Arts (until June 30)
Bournemouth Arts Club: Views of Bournemouth – Russell-Cotes Gallery, Bournemouth (until October 3)
Local Ceramics Show – Russell-Cotes Gallery, Bournemouth (until October 31)
Sharon Erasmus; Abstracts – Regent Centre, Christchurch (until July 9)
Vivien Blackett: Paintings & Drawings – Salisbury Arts Centre (until July 31)
The Evolver Prize 2010 – Bridport Arts Centre (until July 17)
Jenny Parker: Portrait of Shaftesbury – Shaftesbury Arts Centre (until July 10)
Linda Barbara Jones: Where Liquids and Solids Melt Into One – Harris Interiors, Ashley Cross (until July 24)
FRIDAY
Theatre
HMS Pinafore – Lighthouse, Poole
Snow White on Ice – Mayflower, Southampton
Once a Catholic – Nuffield Theatre, Southampton
Annie Get Your Gun – Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne
Music
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra – Indoor Outdoor Festival, Lighthouse, Poole
Flossie Malavialle – Bridport Arts Centre
Pocket Opera + A Grand Night for Singing – Regent Centre Studio, Christchurch
Three Choirs – St Clements Church, Boscombe
Kings Ov Leon + Voice Of Reason – Mr Kyps, Poole
Steely Scam – Lulworth Castle Courtyard
Logical Tramp – The Brook, Southampton
Dance
Let’s Dance – Weymouth Pavilion
Local gigs
Amberwood - The Buddies
Belvedere Hotel - Jim Martin
Bournebeat – Bournemouth Rock ‘n’ Roll Club
Cafe Batastini - Lou Taylor’s Soul Train
Captains Club, Christchurch - Julian Ward
Cellar Bar, Boscombe - Nion Abeo
Champions - Yellowgroove + Eyes On The Horizon
Cottonwood - Jazz At The Cottonwood
Crows Nest Inn, Swanage - Steve Darrington Band with Hugh Budden
Cuccinis - Sharp Nine Duo
Finn’s, Weymouth - For Quits
Five Ways, Charminster - Live Music
Green Man, Wimborne - John De Barra
Holme Bush, Corfe Mullen - Andy Robinson
Lamb, Winkton - Groove Brothers
Lord Nelson, Poole - Terry Nash
No 4 Cafe - A Bossa Imensa
O’Neill’s – Juice
Portman - MG & the Juggernaughts
Railway Hotel, Blandford - Elvis Tribute Band
Sheaf of Arrows, Cranbourne - Men From Uncle
Ship, Christchurch - Al Sirpico
Sloop, Poole - Total Madness
Spotted Cow, Poole - Mr Big Stuff
Spyglass & Kettle, Southbourne – Mediators
Stepping Stones, Broadstone – iCandi
Talbot, Winton - The Home Remedies
Wheatsheaf, New Milton - Fabulous Four Ply
SATURDAY
Theatre
HMS Pinafore – Lighthouse, Poole
Snow White on Ice – Mayflower, Southampton
Annie Get Your Gun – Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne
Once a Catholic – Nuffield Theatre, Southampton
Music
Al Green + Michael McDonald – BIC
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Choral Spectacular – Indoor Outdoor Festival, Lighthouse, Poole
The Funky Little Choir – Regent Centre, Christchurch
Haydn’s The Creation – Salisbury Cathedral
Celtech – Anne Biddlecombe Hall, Tarrant Keynston
The Retake – Joiners, Southampton
Rufus Stone – The Brook, Southampton
Coda Fiddle Orchestra – St Clements Church, Boscombe
Award Concert – Beaulieu Abbey
Food
The Hairy Bikers’ Big Night Out – Southampton Guildhall
Local gigs
Pine Walk Bandstand, 3pm – Funkaholics
Evening:
Belvedere Hotel - James Farrant
Captains Club, Christchurch - David Walsh
Cellar Bar - Live Music
Champions - Bloodstock Battle of the Bands Semi Final
Cranleigh, Southbourne - Legends Of Rock
Cuccinis – Pianist
Darby’s Corner – Foxx
Dukes, Christchurch - Shoestring Blues
Finn’s, Weymouth - Balance of Power
Five Ways, Charminster - Live Music
Green Man, Wimborne - The Henrys
Hop Inn - Beyond Redemption
Inn On The Furlong, Ringwood - Jak The Lad
Kings Head, Shaftsbury – Phoenix
London Tavern, Ringwood- Loose Chippings
Lord Nelson - PV
Nelson’s Tavern, Mudeford - Alex Roberts
No 4 Cafe, Southbourne - George Holloway
O’Neill’s - Live Music
Plough, Tiptoe - Stone Gecko
Portman, Boscombe - Grott Party + Animal Talent Show
Railway, Blandford – Phoenix
Richmond, Charminster - Live Music
Royal Portland Arms, Portland - Hugh Budden & Pete Harris
Seabournes - Live Music
Ship, Christchurch - Katy Tizzard
Spotted Cow, Poole – Relentless
Spyglass & Kettle, Southbourne – Floaters
Thirty Three - Dean Rhymes
Thomas Tripp, Christchurch - Zohera & Lou
Thomas Tripp, Lymington - Soul Baby
SUNDAY
Music
The Glenn Miller Orchestra – Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
Bournemouth Concert Brass: Hollywood & Broadway – Regent Centre, Christchurch
Echo – Joiners, Southampton
Dance
Once Upon a Tease – Orange Rooms, Bournemouth
Local gigs
Lunch/Afternoon:
Captains Club, X’church - Paul Anthony
Lamb, Winkton - Al Sirpico
Lord Nelson - Rocking Horse
Nelson Tavern, Mudeford - Bernie’s Jazz Soiree
Evening:
Belvedere - Jazz Sounds
Captains Club, Christchurch - Simon Woodley
Chaplin’s, Boscombe - Sunday Chillout
Cuccinis - G13
Filly Inn, Brockenhurst – Victor
Finns, Weymouth - Sue Hawker
Lord Nelson - Lady Winwood’s Maggot
Nelson Tavern, Mudeford - Open Mic
Red Shoot, Linwood - Black Orchid
Rydal, New Milton - Sam & Craig
Thomas Tripp, Christchurch – Sketches
Thomas Tripp, Lymington - Alex Roberts
Urban Beach, Boscombe - Jimmy Working On Hope
MONDAY
Theatre
Laughter in the Rain – Mayflower, Southampton
Music
South Coast Jazz Stars – Centre Stage, Westbourne
Dance
Jazz Dance Company – Lighthouse, Poole
Poetry
451 – Nuffield Theatre Studio, Southampton
Local gigs
Bluebird’s Longham - Alan Pickering’s Spirit Of New Orleans
Captains Club, Christchurch - Lee Hayter
Cricketers - Folk Club
Cuccinis – Pianist
Thirty Three, Canford Village - Marc Antoine
Winchester - Solid Air
TUESDAY
Theatre
Laughter in the Rain – Mayflower, Southampton
Morecambe – Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne
Utopia Limited – Nuffield Theatre, Southampton
Music
Ben Waters – Forest Arts, New Milton
Grand Party Blues – Lighthouse, Poole
The Divas Show – Pier Theatre, Bournemouth
Ringwood Folk Club – Elm Tree, Hightown
Spoken Word
An Audience with Michael Portillo – Lighthouse, Poole
An Audience with Sally Morgan – Southampton Guildhall
Local gigs
Amberwood, Walkford - Dixieland Jazz
Bluebird, Longham - Silver Dollar Mk II: Yorkie
Captains Club, Christchurch - David Walsh
Centre Stage - Chicken Soup Choir
Chaplin’s, Boscombe - Fiona Fox
Cuccinis - G13
Elm Tree Inn, Ringwood Folk Club – Singaround
Holme Bush, Corfe Mullen - Irish Session
Inn on The Furlong, Ringwood - Salty Dogs
Lord Nelson, Poole - Ogri & The Cafe Racers
O'Neill's - Revolving Door Open Mic
Westbourne - Mr Wise Guy
WEDNESDAY
Theatre
Laughter in the Rain – Mayflower, Southampton
The Tempest – Highcliffe Castle
David Copperfield – Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne
Out of Order – Mowlem Theatre, Swanage
Utopia Limited – Nuffield Theatre, Southampton
Music
Jacqui Dankworth & Luminos Choir – Lighthouse, Poole
Abba Forever – Pier Theatre, Bournemouth
SUBB Group – Centre Stage, Westbourne
Simon McBride – The Brook, Southampton
Verwood Organ Society – Verwood Hub
Local gigs
Blue Boar - Open Mic
Captains Club, Christchurch - Al Sirpico
Chaplin’s, Boscombe - Open Mic
Cuccinis - Katie Francesca
George, Christchurch - Folk Club
Hop Inn - Prairie Dogs
Jolly Sailor, Poole - Sidney Harbour
Lord Bute Hotel - Dave Shepherd Quartet
Lord Nelson, Poole - Paint It Blue
Thomas Tripp, Christchurch – Tinderbox
THURSDAY
Theatre
Laughter in the Rain – Mayflower, Southampton
Out of Order – Mowlem Theatre, Swanage
Utopia Limited – Nuffield Theatre, Southampton
Music
The Wiggles – Southampton Guildhall
Throats – Joiners, Southampton
The Paper Shades – Bournemouth Folk Club, Centre Stage, Westbourne
Comedy
Bradley Walsh – Lighthouse, Poole
Reginald D Hunter – Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne
Dance
Latin Fever – Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
Spoken Word
An Audience with Sally Morgan – Weymouth Pavilion
Local gigs
Antelope, Poole - Cliff Lift & the Zig Zags
Blue Boar - Chris Walker Swingtet
Captains Club, Christchurch - Esther Frake
Cellar Bar, Boscombe - The Introjuicer Presents Hot Vamp Club
Cuchinis – Pianist
Finn’s, Weymouth - Jam Night
Monkberry's - Chris Manning & Friends
Nelson’s, Blandford - Vinyl Monkeys
Patrick’s, Lower Parkstone - Matt Black
Portman, Boscombe - Open Mic & Jam
Rising Sun, Wimborne – Dakota
Rydal, New Milton - The Wreckers
Talbot, Winton - Prairie Dogs
Wheatsheaf, New Milton – Singaround
White Buck, Burley - Chicago Jazz Aces
Winchester - Zoë Schwarz Quintet, with Ian Ellis
FRIDAY
Theatre
Laughter in the Rain – Mayflower, Southampton
Romeo and Juliet – Forest Arts, New Milton
Out of Order – Mowlem Theatre, Swanage
Utopia Limited – Nuffield Theatre, Southampton
Music
The Fureys & Davey Arthur – Weymouth Pavilion
Los Albertos + Papa La Gal – Electric Palace, Bridport
Groovejuice – The Brook, Southampton
Lyme Regis Jazz Festival – various venues
In Her Run – Joiners, Southampton
Clone-asis – Lulworth Castle Courtyard
Dance
Snow White – Lighthouse, Poole
Local gigs
Belvedere Hotel - Annie Shepherd
Captains Club, Christchurch - Julian Ward
Cellar Bar - Seckion 21 + Jenna’s Revenge
Champions - Dirty Britannia + Western Sand
Christchurch Festival – Next Big Thing + State of Undress
Cottonwood - Jazz At The Cottonwood
Cuchinis - Sharp Nine
Finn’s, Weymouth – Reactor
Green Man, Wimborne - Double Trouble
Holme Bush, Corfe Mullen - Go Bananas
Hop Inn - Rockabilly Night
Kings Head, Wimborne - Sweet FA
Lord Nelson, Poole – Shakers
Lyme Regis Jazz Festival – various venues
Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis - Old Thumper Jazz Band with Kenny Ball
Milbourne St Andrew - Roger’s Rant Folk Festival
Nelson Tavern, Mudeford - Mudeford Crabs
No 4 Cafe Bar - Steve Banks
O’Neill’s - Plane Jane
Portman, Boscombe - Constellation + Liability + Tim Somerfield
Railway Hotel, Blandford - Backstreet Band
Ship, Christchurch – Lemongrove
Spotted Cow, Poole – Diesel
Spyglass & Kettle, Southbourne - Give & Take
Thirty Three – Saxuality
Wheatsheaf, New Milton - Paint It Blue
The venues
The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
Funnybone Comedy Club, Centre Stage, Westbourne
The Nuffield Theatre, Southampton
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