What's On In York, September 2008
York Races Sept 08 - Second Summer
York Races in September Dates TBC
The Mighty Boosh
GRAND OPERA HOUSE YORK
Monday 22 - Thursday 25 September 2008
Grand Opera House, Cumberland Street, York, YO1 9SW
For tickets visit www.grandoperahouseyork.org.uk
Terms of Endearment - York Theatre Royal
24th Aug - 15 Sept 2007
York Theatre Royal is delighted to announce that it will be staging the world premiere of Terms of Endearment prior to a national tour. The play by Dan Gordon is based on the novel by Larry McMurtry and the screenplay by James L. Brooks, stars Linda Gray. Famed for her performance as Sue Ellen in Dallas, Linda stars as the feisty widow, Aurora Greenaway. Terms of Endearment explores the love hate love relationship between Aurora, devoted but often opinionated mother, and Emma, her headstrong and often pregnant daughter. As Aurora struggles to impose order on her wayward daughter’s chaotic life, she finds her own taking an unexpectedly thrilling turn: she falls deeply in love for the first time in her life. Alas Garrett, once an astronaut now a full time philanderer, seems to be as much a cad as her daughter’s husband. Only when tragedy strikes the family is he revealed as a man of honour.
Hollywood star Linda Gray won international fame and critical acclaim with her portrayal of Sue Ellen in the legendary television phenomenon Dallas. She most recently starred as Mrs Robinson in The Graduate both in the West End and on Broadway. She is joined by Suranne Jones as Emma and John Bowe as Garrett. Suranne is probably best known for her role of Karen McDonald in Coronation Street and she most recently appeared in the West End in A Few Good Men opposite Rob Lowe. John’s work includes seasons with the RSC, and numerous TV drama roles including George Marlow in the first Prime Suspect serial, and Duggie Ferguson in Coronation Street.
Tickets £9.00- £18.00, Under 25's & Students £5.00 can be purchased at the Box Office or Tel. 01904 623568
Book a pre-theatre meal - restaurant guide here.
Alfresco Films
10 to 15 September 2007
This years films have a science theme to link the event to the BA Science Festival in York. Film Alfresco venues and films include:
York St. John University Quad
'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' (2004)
Tuesday 11 September at 8.30pm
Directed by Michael Gondry. Starring Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet and Elijah Wood. In conjunction with BA Lecture 'The Brain & Moving Images' in the CETL Building.
'The General' (1927)
Wednesday 12 September at 8.30pm
Directed by Clyde Bruckman & Buster Keaton. Starring Buster Keaton.
A Classic Silent Film reprinted to mark its 80th Anniversary with Piano accompaniment by Kieran White.
York Minster East - St William's College Green
'2001: A Space Odyssey' (1968)
Thursday 13 September at 8.30pm
Directed by Stanley Kubrick. Starring Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, Leonard Rossiter and Margaret Tyzack, kindly approved for viewing by the Kubrick Foundation. The British Association Science Night.
'Meet Me in St. Louis' (1944)
Friday 14 September at 8.30pm
Directed by Vincente Minnelli. Starring Judy Garland, Margaret O'Brien, Mary Astor, Lucille Bremer, Leon Ames and Chill Wills.
'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' (1982)
Saturday 15 September at 8.30pm
Directed by Steven Spielberg. Starring Henry Thomas, Dee Wallace and Drew Barrymore. A Family Classic. This 25th Anniversary Edition is a new 35mm print.
Short science-based films 'Brilliant Noise', a unique view of the Sun by Semiconductor, and 'Liquid Crystals' will precede the main feature film each evening.
All Tickets are £5 available in advance from City Screen York or at the venue on the night. Alfresco patrons are reminded to dress appropriately, September evenings can be chilly! Food & drink will be available for purchase at both venues.
The Joseph Rowntree Theatre
The great little theatre opposite Rowntree's Chocolate Factory.
The September lineup includes:
- 9th Music Night
- 15th The Mikado
- 17th - 19th & 22nd When The Lights Go On Again
- 20th - 21st & 22nd Hooray For Hollywood
More information here
We Will Rock You - The Grand Opera House York
By York Stage Musicals
10th - 15th September 2007
Mon-Sat at 7:30pm / Sat Matinee at 2:30pm
The legendary band Queen fronted by Freddie Mercury before his death in 1991, have been making music together since the 70's and have now joined forces with writer Ben Elton to bring their unique sound to theatreland. The action takes place in a futuristic world where rock music is banned. To book tickets call 0870 606 3595.
Grand Opera House Theatre, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
Merchant Adventurer's 650th Anniversary
In 2007 the Company of Merchant Adventurers of the City of York is celebrating the 650th anniversary of their foundation in 1357.
See events at Adventurer's Hall
The BA Festival of Science
The BA Festival of Science will take place in York from 9-15 September, bringing over 350 of the UK’s top scientists to discuss the latest developments in science with the public. There will be a whole week’s worth of wonderful science, from the latest research news and debates about the most topical and challenging issues of our time, to science cinema, exhibitions and hands-on entertainment. As well as a host of events at the University of York, science will be popping up in all sorts of unexpected places across the city – in theatres, churches and on the street. With a programme covering everything from exciting new advances in entertainment technology, to deep-sea discovery and the science of chocolate, there’s something for everyone.
For more information about the BA Festival of Science, including an online programme, visit www.the-ba.net/festivalofscience
The 2008 BA Festival of Science is in Liverpool
York International Festival of Digital Art
Chris Watson's 'The Sound of Sanctuary'
Sunday 9th - Saturday 15th September 2007
A real time event, re-creating the sounds and atmosphere to be experienced at sunrise in the Amber Mountain rain forest of Northern Madagascar.
Holy Trinity Church, Goodramgate,
10am - 5pm - on the hour and half hour - Free entry
Semiconductor's 'Brilliant Noise' and other films
Sunday 9th September 2007
Described as "like seeing the creation of the Universe", 'Brilliant Noise' shows raw footage of the sun. Space scientist Chris Davis will reveal the science behind the film and will discuss the current NASA mission STEREO.
York City Screen, 2pm - 3.30pm - £3
Craig Vear's 'Antarctica and Five Antarctic Solitudes'
Thursday 13th September 2007
'Antarctica' is a surround-sound electro-acoustic music composition created from a unique library of field recordings collected in the Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic regions. 'Five Antarctic Solitudes' is a collection of short films, using rare archived film footage from two 1940's expeditions. Craig will talk about his experiences and answer questions, with Chris Rapley, the former chief executive of the BAS.
York City Screen, 5pm - 6pm - £3
York Food & Drink Festival
 19th - 28th September 2007
Celebrity chefs, live cookery demonstrations, local food stalls, quality produce, the York ale trail, unique locations throughout York. A 10 day food fest! www.yorkfestivaloffoodanddrink.com
The Galtres Festival
 Sat 23rd September 2007
Location: Sutton-on-the-Forest
Fun, live music & dance, great food, beers, ciders & more..
For the full line-up visit
www.galtresfestival.org.uk
York National Book Fair
 Fri 12 & Sat 13 Sept 2008
Held at The Knavesmire Suite, York Racecourse. The largest book fair in Europe and has been running for over 30 years. There is a free shuttle bus that runs between the fair and the railway station throughout the fair.
York, one of Europe's finest medieval walled cities, is under 2 hours by train from London or Edinburgh, with arrivals every hour.
Now in its 33rd year, this year's fair features the largest ever number of exhibitors. Nearly 200 leading dealers will gather to offer rare, antiquarian, unusual and hard to obtain out-of-print books on all conceivable subjects. Prices will range from a few pounds to tens of thousands of pounds, so there will be items for serious collectors and first time-buyers alike.
Friday, Noon - 7pm
Saturday, 10.00am - 5pm
Tickets have been kept to a very modest £2, and complimentary tickets can be obtained via the web-site.
The Northern Motorcaravan Show, York Racecourse
Weekend of 19 - 21 September 2008
Last years Northern Motorcaravan Show in York was a huge event attracting a record number of motorhomes and caravans! This year will see over 250 specialist traders including leading motorhome dealers, new and pre-owned motorcaravans, suppliers, accessories, gadgets, clothing & entertainment. Also a great chance to visit the beautiful City of York.
Autumn Flower Show at The Great Yorkshire Showground
Fri 14th - Sun 16th Sept 2007
A huge range of flowers, gardening accessories, summerhouses, statues, ceramic pots, tools & much more. A grand day out whatever the weather. Around 90 of the country's leading horticultural nurseries will be in Flower Hall 1, once again competing for medal award cards and silver trophies and selling from their plant markets. All are specialists in their field and are happy to share their knowledge with visitors.
Laughter Workshop
One day laughter workshop, release your laughter. An energising & sociable day, no jokes or sense of humour needed just a willingness to laugh! Reconnect with your joyful, playful self. Let go stress & tension and discover ways to bring more laughter into your life. Saturday 15th September. 10am till 4pm at Friend's Meeting House, Friargate, York.
Pre booking essential see www.laughternetwork.co.uk
To book contact Carrie Graham 07789954972
or email carriethecoach@hotmail.com
A Touch of Late Summer
Private View Thursday 6 September
An exhibition of new paintings created over the summer of 2007 by two of Artfulness' most popular emerging artists Emma Bateman and Sue Nichol. Visitors can expect to see fresh, powerful and atmospheric landscapes by Sue Nichol of areas such as Yorkshire and the East Coast. Glistening, intriguing and memorable abstract collages by Emma Bateman. Affordable prices. Exhibition runs until 4 Oct. We have a cafe!
Artfulness Art Gallery & Cafe, 8 Goodramgate, York
Tel. 01904 633316
Fountains by Floodlight
Sat 15 September - Sat 20 October
Dusk - 10pm. Enjoy a Saturday night with a difference! Experience the beauty and mystery of Fountains Abbey by floodlight, with a different choir performing each week in the Abbey from 8pm to 9pm, guided tours at 7pm and 7.30pm, hot seasonal food served from the Abbey kiosk and Gregorian chants floating through the air, it's an atmospheric night to remember. Last admission 9pm. No need to book.
Saturday 15 September - York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir
www.fountainsabbey.org.uk
What's On In September?
Tuesday 4th 7.30pm – 9pm
Spoken Word Poetry and Prose open mic.
The Exhibition. In the conservatory at rear of the pub/restaurant at the corner of Bootham and Gillygate. Tel: 07914 271 871 Spread the WORD!
Contact: Rose Drew yorkspokenword@yahoo.co.uk, or rose@stairwellbooks.com
Wednesday 12th
The Speakers’ Corner : 7.30 pm Admission £1.00 The special guests are a double bill of York poets: Pauline Kirk and Tanya Parker. For more information telephone 01904 674 500, email info@aestheticamagazine.com (please put Speakers' Corner in the subject line), or visit www.aesthetica-online.com/speakerscorner.html Open mic slots are available on the night.
Tuesday 25th, 7pm - Next York Bookcrossing Meeting Group.
50p per person. Join the York BookCrossing for their 3 year anniversary.
As many FREE Bookcrossing books as you can carry away... plus much book & bookcrossing-related banter, socialising, eating, drinking - and a generally good time - all for a token 50p 'attendance' fee... what more could you ask for? more..
Thursday 27th
Matthew Sweeney appears at Riverlines, City Screen Basement Bar, on £6 / £4 concessions 7.30 pm. Tickets : 0871 704 2054 "Twenty five years' work finds Sweeney at fifty with a rich trove of memorable, funny, alarming poems whose very readability at times disguises their complexity. Here is a poet who has never allowed himself to be distracted - a poet, too, whose work all those of us who think we know it well had better read afresh." Sean O'Brien, reviewing Sweeney's Selected Poems, Poetry London
Friday 28th
Literary Dinner at the Dean Court Hotel - 7pm
The Dean Court Hotel promises an entertaining literary dinner with Jay Rayner, restaurant critic of The Observer and author of the thriller the Oyster House Siege. Set in 1983, two gunmen take chefs and customers hostage when a jewellery heist goes wrong. Tickets £29.50 Tel. 01904 466687.
York Raceway - The Northern Finals
Sunday 23rd September 2007
- Final round of American Super Stock, round 6
- Final round of Air Cooled Eliminators, round 5
- Final round of Northern Drag Racing Championship, round 5
- Final round of Hot Rod Challenge, round 5
- National Street Car Challenge*
- 2NZ Modders Shootout round 7
- Run What You’ve Brung for cars and bikes
- Roger Goring’s Firestorm Jet Funny Car
York Raceway is located on the old Melbourne Airfield, near Melbourne, Seaton Ross and Pocklington, south west of York. It's signed from the north and south, from junction 37 off the M62. YO42 4SS.
The White Rose Awards
 Tues 11th September 07
This year finalists will find out whether they have won a coveted White Rose Award at the Gala Awards Ceremony on the evening of Tuesday 11th September 2007 at Magna Science Adventure Centre, Rotherham.
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