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Major Events, Exhibitions,Theatre, Music & Panto - September 2009
Major Events
September
Bristol Half Marathon
Anchor Road (Start)
The Half Marathon is one of the UK's leading road races. Watch as the runners race through the historic old city, scenic Avon and harbourside, raising considerable amounts of money for local and national charities.
12 – 13 September
International Festival of Kites & Air Creations
Ashton Court
The Festival is one of the region’s most distinctive and colourful public events, attracting spectators and enthusiasts of all ages and kite flyers from around the world. As well as a fantastic kite extravaganza the event provides the UK’s only showcase for designers, operators and manufacturers of inflatables, play structures and air sculptures.
12 September
Bristol Open Doors Day
Various Venues
This is your chance to see inside some of Bristol’s most fascinating architecturally and historically important buildings for free. Many of which are not normally open to the general public.
16 – 24 September
We Will Rock You
The Bristol Hippodrome
A new chapter in theatre history – “We Will Rock You” - a rock ‘theatrical’ which defied all comparisons and has gone on to rock London’s West End and theatres around the world now at The Bristol Hippodrome, one of only four UK theatres on the tour.
Family Fun
Ongoing
Animate It!
Explore-At-Bristol
The interactive exhibition has been developed in association with Aardman Animations. Create your own animations and broadcast them via a new interactive website. Also see the set from Aardman’s latest Wallace & Gromit animation, A Matter of Loaf and Death.
12 September
Open Horse & Pony Show
Horseworld 2009
Come and see horses of all shapes and sizes at this fun show.
13 September
Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Avon Valley Railway
Children who bring their Teddy Bears will travel FREE of charge on the trains at Bitton Station. There will also be a number of other activities to keep the children amused.
19 September
Harvest Festival and Send a Cow
Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm
Come and experience a delightful day out with your favourite animals from rhinos to rabbits, giraffes to gibbons and welcome the new tigers – all on 100 acres of rolling hills and spectacular views.
20 September
Run for the Future 2009
The Downs
5 km Family Fun Run, Jog or Walk in aid of the BUI Bristol Prostate Cancer Appeal and is organised in conjunction by “Rotary in Bristol”.
26 & 27 September
Pony Days
Horseworld 2009
Experience the joy of caring for a pony for a day (pre-booking essential).
26 & 27 September
The Bristol Do
Cabot Circus
The Bristol Do brings new experiences to audiences and artists alike, encouraging playfulness, oddity and spectacle, celebrating the 1st anniversary of Cabot Circus.
Until 10 October
Castle Combe Track Days
Castle Combe Circuit
An exciting racing with some of the largest grids in the country, a race programme often featuring 10 or 11 races crammed into a 4½ hour afternoon.
Until 4 November
Music and Story Time Fun
Bristol Zoo Gardens
Special guest music and story time leaders, including Sing and Sign and Jo Jingles on the first Wednesday of every month in the Terrace Theatre. Booking essential call 0117 9747385 .
Until 31 December
All about Our World
Explore-At-Bristol
Be awed by cosmic rays, get in a spin at the turbulent orb, or try to control a loop of string with a mind of its own.
Until 31 December
Toddler Time
Explore-At-Bristol
Meet other parents in the fun, friendly surroundings on special toddler afternoons.
Until 31 December
Canoe Safari
WWT Slimbridge Wetlands Centre
Take to the water to discover a wetland trail rich in native plant species and wildlife. Pick up a paddle and step into a canoe for a wonderful wetland adventure.
Until 31 December
The Bristol Packet Boat Trips
Wapping Wharf
Take a trip on one of the Bristol Packets beautiful boats for a unique tour of Bristol and beyond.
Ongoing
Action Indoor Sports Stadium
Whitchurch Sports Centre
Play in netted Action Courts, exclusively designed for small sided versions of mainstream ball sports. For anyone from 7 to 70 years old! Have fun and get healthy at the same time!
Exhibitions & Art
10 & 11 September
Heritage Open Days
Edward Jenner Museum
Contact the museum for further details.
12 & 15 September
The Nine Lives of Isambard K. Brunel
Various Venues
Rag Morris Mummers present their new play celebrating the life and work of Isambard Kingdom Brunel - commemorating the 150th anniversary of the death of Britain's greatest engineer. Free on Bristol Doors Open Day.
12 September
Villa Open Day – Eat like a Roman
Kings Weston Roman Villa
Explore Bristol’s only remaining Roman Villa and meet the curators who look after it. Try a selection of Roman inspired food, discover which plants would have been used in Roman cooking and take away recipes.
Until 13 September
She-who-Presents Exhibition
Spike Island
Spike Island has commissioned Glasgow based artist Clare Stephenson to develop a new installation for summer 2009.
Until 19 September
7th RWA Open Print Exhibition
Royal West of England Academy of Arts
A survey of contemporary printmaking selected from an open submission. Special features include bookplates and print works in three dimensions.
Until 20 September
Sequelism: Part 3 Possible, Probable and Preferable Futures Exhibition
Arnolfini
Sequelism, Part 3: Possible, Probable and Preferable Futures is an ambitious, multi-faceted project that looks into the future and at that which is yet to happen.
26 & 27 September
British Contemporary Crafts Exhibition
Paintworks Event Space
British Contemporary Crafts will, once again, showcase the work of many of Britain's finest designer makers featuring both well-established artists and new talent.
Until 31 December
Fly Navy 100 Exhibition
Fleet Air Arm Museum
A major new exhibition celebrating 100 years of naval aviation, including 9 important aircraft e.g. first aircraft to have taken part in a naval battle in 1916.
Until 31 December
Festival of Ideas
Various Venues
Aims to stimulate the minds and passions of the people of Bristol.
Theatre and Music
From 16 September
Theatre Tours – We Will Rock You
The Bristol Hippodrome
Get behind the scenes of your favourite show. Tours start at 10.30am, including refreshments every Wednesday and Saturday. Booking essential, call 0844 847 2325 .
3 September
Kevin ‘bloody’ Wilson
The Bristol Hippodrome
Regarded by Billy Connolly as the “world’s funniest Australian”, his ‘serious’ song writing earned him 2 number one country hits in 2008.
3 September
Dave Gorman
Colston Hall
Sit Down, Pedal, Pedal, Stop And Stand Up will see the intrepid comedian covering the extremes of the British mainland as he travels from this land’s southernmost point to its northernmost tip.
4 September
Jethro 09
The Bristol Hippodrome
The legendary Cornish Comic returns!
Until 5 September
Festival of the Puppetry
The Tobacco Factory
The Tobacco Factory will be transformed into a Puppet Place featuring internationally renowned companies such as Green Ginger and Pickled Image.
13 September
Michael Ball
Colston Hall
Britain’s leading music theatre star, multi-platinum recording artist, TV and radio presenter and Olivier Award winner – celebrating 25 years in the music and theatre business.
18 September
Opening Night Party
Colston Hall
A free evening of multi-media events both indoor and outdoor to mark the official opening of the new foyer featuring a 200 saxaphone massive. Various events will take place from the 19 – 27 September as part of the Colston Hall Festival, yet to be confirmed.
25 September
Migrations 09 – Natacha Atlas and the Mazeeka Ensemble
St. George’s Bristol
Middle-Eastern acoustic music from the golden age of Arabic song.
27 September
Peter’s Friends
The Tobacco Factory
The award-winning "secret star" of the contemporary magic scene, Peter Clifford, brings together the elite of magical talent for a series of mind-melting, jaw-dropping shows.
Until 31 December
Migrations Festival
St George’s Bristol
A unique festival celebrating world music, running throughout 2009 with an impressive line-up of world music artists including Oumou Sangare, Natacha Atlas and Roby Lakatosh.
Nature
University of Bristol Botanic Garden
To celebrate Darwin’s 200th anniversary there will be a series of innovative tours.
9 September
Dr Marc Holderied and colleagues will talk about echolocation in bats and the evolution of flower shapes. 6.30pm. Free entry but pre-booking is essential.
22 September
Nature’s Great Events
Colston Hall
Experience the spectacular footage from BBC Natural History's award-winning Nature's Great Events with Ben Salisbury and Barnaby Taylor. See and hear the series come to life!
Markets & Food
20 September
Love Food Festival
Paintworks Event Space
An exciting new and vibrant event featuring producers and growers of beautiful food and flowers.
Every Wednesday
Bristol Farmers Market
Corn Street
Local producers from a 40-mile radius sell a massive range of food from cheese, fish, honey, cakes and vegetables to meat, game and poultry at this award-winning market.
First Sunday of every month
Slow Food Market
Corn Street
The UK’s first regular Slow Food market has become a monthly treat for lovers of real food. Slow Food embraces the theory of good food production.
For further information on any of these events and more please check out www.visitbristol.co.uk
