Arts

  • The Incredible String Band meets The Purple Gang

    By on October 3, 2015

    The Incredible String Band shared the same rooms and manager with Purple Gang way back in the 60’s. On Wednesday, 28th October, Robin Williamson (I.C.B.) and...

  • Peak District Artisans’ Fine Art & Design Fair

    By on October 2, 2015

    Put Tatton Park on the agenda for this weekend and enjoy a brand new Art and Design Event. Peak District Artisans’ Fine Art & Design Fair...

  • Buxton Opera House is tops!

    By on October 1, 2015

    Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Art Centre has been voted the ‘Most Welcoming Theatre in the East Midlands’ it has been announced today. Out of...

  • Coffee Concerts – Abelia Saxophone Quartet

    By on September 29, 2015

    For classical music lovers Buxton’s Pavilion Arts Centre offers lunchtime Coffee Concerts each month, with some of the most talented and up-and-coming musicians in the...

  • It’s Treacle Sunday tomorrow

    By on September 26, 2015

    Last Sunday of the month means just one thing in Macclesfield – Treacle Market. The sun will shine hopefully) and visitors will be flooding in to...

  • A call to action from Macclesfield Artspace

    By on September 24, 2015

    Centuries ago we were strong, we were world leaders, part of a revolution and we were linked by a silvery thread to the centre of...

  • MP supports artisan fair

    By on September 22, 2015

    Local MP, David Rutley, joined in the fun for all the family, as he supported the Poynton Village Fair, along with Pegga Pig and the...

  • The Christians and Roachford

    By on September 15, 2015

    The Christians and Roachford are appearing together for a double headline tour this month. The two acts, in Buxton on Friday 25 September, have both...

  • What’s on at Cinemac

    By on September 15, 2015

    Cinemac Heritage Centre Roe Street Macclesfield SK11 6UT Recorded Information: 01625 423535 Enquiries: 07871 422937 Monday 14 to Thursday 24 September Amended schedule Please note...

  • Waters Corp – a good neighbour to Quarry Bank

    By on September 14, 2015

    Main image Ciara and Liam Stead A company at the forefront of science innovation has invested in a project that will bring industrial achievements of the...

  • Homes, Stones, Walks and Windowsills

    By on September 11, 2015

    Macclesfield based artists have responded to the Barnaby 2016 festival theme ‘Space’ with a clutch of fascinating and imaginative proposals including film, photography and embossings....

  • The Roe-naissance Project – Christ Church open weekend

    By on September 8, 2015

    Christ Church will be open this weekend for the national Heritage Open Days programme. As well as a chance to see Macclesfield’s Georgian gem and...

  • Barnaby 2016 – Live Events open call

    By on September 7, 2015

    Barnaby is calling for ‘Live Event’ proposals on the theme ‘Space’ to be part of the 2016 festival taking place in Macclesfield town centre from...

  • Sounds of the times at Quarry Bank Mill

    By on September 7, 2015

    Image above: Manchester-based artists Elizabeth Atherton and Laura Blake Noise was a big part of apprentice life at Quarry Bank Mill. For at least 12 hours...

  • Leo Sayer – Restless Years Tour – 2015

    By on September 7, 2015

    Grammy award-winning, international chart-topping, British music legend Leo Sayer is performing throughout the UK this autumn, showcasing his latest album Restless Years. Known the world over...

  • 50s music celebrated

    By on September 7, 2015

    This month in Buxton, fans of the 50s can step back in time for two concerts featuring music from that era. Celebrating its 20th Anniversary,...

  • ‘I say, have you heard, there’s a 2 for 1 sale!’

    By on September 7, 2015

    Buxton Opera House is celebrating the Aviva Tour of Britain passing through Buxton on Friday by offering customers ‘2 for 1’ on selected shows.  A...

  • Ken Nicol, live on stage in Gawsworth

    By on September 7, 2015

    Ex Steeley Span guitarist, Ken Nicol, will by playing live, on stage, at the new Scout Hut, Church Lane, Gawsworth on Saturday 3rd October at...

  • Macclesfield Art Group Exhibition

    By on September 4, 2015

    Macclesfield Art Group will be holding their annual Art Exhibition this October. A wide range of over 140 original paintings in oil, watercolour, acrylic and...

  • Barnaby Festival visual arts call

    By on August 30, 2015

    Barnaby Festival has launched a call for visual arts exhibitions on the theme ‘Space’ for next year’s festival which runs from Friday 17 – Sunday...