What's On In York ~ March 2008
YORK Literature Festival 2008
1-15 March 2008
Two weeks of readings, workshops and performances celebrating the written and spoken word in York. For the full festival programme of events read the brochure here 9mb PDF.
The York Literature Festival celebrates the rich and diverse literary activity in the York area. The second York Literature Festival will run from 1st March until 15th March 2008, including World Book Day (6th March) and International Women's Day (March 8th). There will be two weeks of storytelling, workshops, taster sessions and events taking place in and around York. Other activities include: walks, talks and events with authors. www.readwriteyork.co.uk
Easter Bank Holiday
 Easter Bank Holiday
Fri 21- Mon 24 March 2008
This Easter sees the opening of three new studios at York Castle Museum which have been built and designed to host demonstrations, activities and events.
Each studio is in a different area of the museum and has a different theme.
Come and see them for yourself, from 20th March, 2008.
Pace Eggs – In the Kitchen Studio
20 March – 6 April. 10am – 4.30pm
Find out about the tradition of Easter eggs with a look at Pace Eggs, boiled eggs decorated to celebrate Easter, and see a selection from our collection dating from the 1890's.
Heavy Metal – In the Military Studio
20 March – 6 April. 10am – 4.30pm
Explore the uses and design of armour, helmets, swords and other weapons over the centuries with a look at some fascinating examples from our stores.
Getting Dressed – In the Costume & Textiles Studio
20 March – 17 April. 10am – 4.30pm
Discover the art of getting dressed as a Victorian lady with a look at accessories such as gloves, glove stretchers, button-hooks and dress adjusters.
Guided Tours of York / Walking Tours of York
- The World Tour of York
11am and 2pm / Every Friday & Saturday / St. Helens Square.
1st Feb - 23rd Dec
No need to book, just turn up. Meet in St Helens Square, (opposite Bettys Tea Rooms). Look for the Black and Gold Uniform.
Also Available - Tailor made guided walking tours for groups and individuals
more information
- Voluntary Guides
Daily / 10.15am / Exhibition Square.
Enjoy a free 2 hour walking tour of York. Meeting daily outside York City Art Gallery next to the fountains.
more information
- York Bus Tours
Alternatively enjoy a scenic ride around York on open top tour buses.
These also depart from Exhibition Square. show on map
The Joseph Rowntree Theatre York
31 March - 5 April 2008
Fame by The Northern Musical Theatre Company.
Location: The Jospeph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Rd, York.
www.jrtheatre.co.uk
The Great 'Guerilla Drive-In'
March 2008
Science City York is planning a series of short 'drive-in' showreel evenings across North Yorkshire in March 2008. The screenings will take place in different and interesting locations and will highlight the breadth of creative digital talent in the area.Each screening will consist of a selection of short movies followed by a feature-length film to conclude the evening. We are therefore looking for submissions from our Creative and Digital artists who would like their work to be included in the screenings. We are looking for movie shorts of 10mins max and feature-length movies of 60mins-90mins duration. The content should be suitable for family viewing.
If you would like to submit digital content to be included in the traveling showreel please contact:
Darrell Hooper darrell.hooper@york.gov.uk / Tel. 01904 554468 before 28 Feb to secure your slot. more info
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Jimmy Carr at The Grand Opera House York
 
Weds 19th March 2008, 20:00 / £19.50 - Tickets Here
Thurs 20th March 2008, 20:00 / £19.50 - Tickets Here
York Raceway 08
23 March - EASTER SUNDAY, MINI VS. BEETLE SHOOTOUT
- 13th annual Mini vs. Beetle Shootout
- Drag racers Test & Tune
- Run What You've Brung sessions
24 March - EASTER MONDAY, SUPER STREET SHOOTOUT
- 2NZ Modders Shootout Round 1
- Test & Tune for high performance and drag cars
- Run What You've Brung sessions
- Air cooled Eliminations Round 1
Directions to York Raceway & More Info
York International Festival of Digital Arts
13–16 March 2008
Locations throughout York
SightSonic – York International Festival of Digital Arts brings top acts to the city for its 8th outing. There is a UK premiere for Kozo Inada (Japan) and a York first for Christophe Charles (France). UK artists include People Like Us, Ergo Phizmiz and, with a new live soundtrack to their legendary ‘Brilliant Noise’, Semiconductor.
There will be a day of free seminars led by headline artists including Vicki Bennett (People Like Us) and Ruth Jarman and Joe Gerhardt (Semiconductor) and other industry professionals. This day has been organised in partnership with Science City York and is part of the drive to enhance skills and opportunities in the creative economy. The seminars are aimed at anyone with an interest in furthering their skills and experience in digital arts and will offer a fascinating insight into the practice of some of the UK’s leading artists.
The Artists’ Platform returns with a showcase of new and emerging artists from across the UK and two former contributors – Jonathan Green and Maggie Hall - bring new work to the main programme. Up and coming composer Jonathan will present his new sound work ‘Piece for large metal sheet’ at the C4C Chapel at York St John University.
City Screen will again host artworks in the bar, gallery and Sky Lounge. These will include ‘Template’, curated by Joe Gilmore and Christopher Murphy and featuring digital imagery by Mark Fell, 3.14…, Alorenz, Tina Frank, Dextro and others. New video works by Maggie Hall will be shown in the Sky Lounge. In 3 Blake Street and Blacks, Angie Atmadjaja will install her new sound painting ‘States of Being’.
The SightSonic Club returns to Kennedy’s Cafe Bar with Mr 76ix and artists from York and the North East for a late Saturday night.
For full details, including box office and artist biographies please visit www.sightsonic.org
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Childrens Treasure Hunt, Sutton Park.
Easter Sunday 23rd March 2008
11am - 3pm / Adults £3.50 Children £1.50
Sutton Park, Sutton-on-the-Forest, York YO61 1DP
York City v Torquay United - FA Trophy
 7th March 2008 KO 7:45pm
Torquay United v York City
FA Trophy Semi Final 1st leg
15th March 2008 KO 3pm
York City v Torquay United
FA Trophy Semi Final 2nd leg
Time Travellers!
 Time Travellers! Time travel through the history of York with our special triple ticket offer for Jorvik, DIG and Barley Hall this Easter. Uncover the secrets of our mystery trail, meeting characters from York’s past along the way for a chance to win free family days out in Yorkshire. From 21st March to the 4th April visitors purchasing a ticket to all three attractions make savings up to 25% and will gain entry into our Easter Time Travellers competition.
Tickets can be purchased at admissions at Jorvik Viking Centre, DIG and Barley Hall, or by pre-booking on 01904 615505.
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