leahortez86: What's On in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire

Thursday, March 3, 2011

What's On in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire

ORCHESTRA: Newcastle Strings perform with violinist Benedict Holland on Saturday at Kidsgrove Town Hall, for a charity gala in aid of Diabetes UK. The evening, which starts at 7.30pm, features a programme including Mozart's Violin Concerto no 5 in A, and Schubert's Rondo in A. Admission is �5, including refreshments (concessions �3). Tickets are available from Kidsgrove Town Hall Clerk's Office.

GIG: Stoke band Riots headline at The Sugarmill tomorrow. The indie group will be joined by guests Section 60 and The Pretty Great Whites. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets cost �4.55 from Music Mania on 01782 206000.

CLASSICAL: Manchester Camerata hold a cello and piano recital at the MET Studio, at Stafford Gatehouse, tonight at 7.30pm. The programme features well-loved works by Bach, Beethoven, Faure and Bridge, performed by principal cellist Hannah Roberts. To find out more, call the box office on 0161 247 5302.

DANCE: Hanley-based studio Dance Akademix present their new show, 7. Depicting the seven deadly sins through a fusion of street dance and hip hop, the event takes place at Victoria Hall on Friday at 7.30pm. Call the box office on 0844 871 7649.

BRASS: The Ceramic Brass Band, fresh from winning the North East Midlands area contest, are preparing for a concert to raise funds for Animal Lifeline. The concert takes place on Saturday at Weston Coyney Village Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets are �6 if bought in advance from an Animal Lifeline shop in Newcastle or Longton, �7 if paying on the door.

ART: An exhibition of current works by Ivan Taylor and Ann Roach takes place at The Art Studio Gallery, The Barracks, Newcastle, from Saturday until Saturday, April 2. Gallery opening hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5.30pm; Saturday 9.30am-5pm; closed on Sundays. For further information and to book tickets call 01782 633611.

PSYCHIC: TV medium and psychic to the stars Sally Morgan takes to the Lyceum Theatre in Crewe tonight at 7.30pm. Call the box office on 01270 537333 to book tickets, which cost �21.

JAZZ: The Foxley 4 perform for Norton Jazz Club on Thursday, between 8.30pm and 11pm, at Norton Cricket Club, Smallthorne. Admission is �5. Call 01782 621678 for further information.