Upcoming events in Guernsey

Events and attractions


The Guernsey Eisteddfod (Thu 3 Mar - Sat 2 Apr) at Beau Sejour culminates with the presentation of exhibition trophies for arts & crafts, photography, floral arrangements and other classes (Tue 29 Mar) and the opening of the exhibition to the public (Wed 30 Mar - Sat 2 Apr). A selection of winners in the music and drama classes will feature in two concerts at the Beau Sejour Theatre (Wed 30 - Thu 31 Mar) Like this why not try...

• There is a chance to go behind the scenes of a museum at Castle Cornet with the Europe-wide Nuit de la Musees (Museums at Night) event including guided tours, talks from curators, a look into the museum store and family activities (Fri 13 May)
  
• Annie Barrows, the co-author of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, is among the guests at the Arts Commission's Guernsey Literary Festival (Thu 12 - Sun 15 May)
  

Exhibitions and arts


Curtain Up, involving more than 160 children and adults, comes to the Princess Royal Centre for Performing Arts and is presented by the Shaun Winterflood Academy for Theatrical Studies (Fri 6 - Sun 8 May)Like this why not try...

• Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2010 exhibition at Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery (Sat 29 Jan - Mon 24 Apr)
  
• The centenary of writer and artist Mervyn Peake, author of Gormenghast and The Story of Mr Pye, will be celebrated with a display of his original sketches of Sark at Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery (Thu 5 May - Sun 11 Sep)
  

Outdoor


The history of Castle Cornet comes to life with the Easter Festival of Living History with costumed characters, music and family activities (Fri 22 - Mon 25 Apr)Like this why not try...

• The spring flowers filling the valleys and roadsides are the subject of Sark Wild Flower Fortnight (Sat 23 Apr - Sat 7 May)
  
• Walks of all interests and abilities covering history, wildlife, heroes, villains and folklore in the Spring Walking Festival (Sat 7 - Sun 15 May)
  

Music


Thee Jenerators make their return to town with a night of garage and retro rock at the De La Rue. Support comes from Urban Wendy and debutants Ray & The Guns (Sat 26 Mar)Like this why not try...

• J S Bach's Mass in B minor is presented by the Guernsey Chamber Choir and Orchestra at St James (26 Mar)
  
• A Guernsey Blues Brothers Tribute Show is being put on by the Rock on the Rock Productions at Beau Sejour featuring performances from 14 Guernsey and UK musicians along with a host of special guests (Sat 23 Apr) (from BBC)