PRESS RELEASE

No. 649/2015

Date: 23rd September 2015

2015 AUTUMN CULTURE PROGRAMME

Gibraltar Cultural Services on behalf of the Ministry of Culture has announced the programme of events for this year’s Autumn Season, from 1st October to the 31st December 2015.

The Ministry is delighted to be part of what should be a series of enjoyable musical, dance, dramatic productions and sporting events, and trusts that everyone will find something to their liking. The programme includes well-loved events like the International Art Exhibition, the Literary Festival, the European Dance Championships, the New Year’s Celebrations, amongst many other cultural activities.

The Ministry would like to encourage everyone to make the most of what this year’s programme has to offer.

The full programme of events is attached.

Ministry of Sports, Culture, Heritage and Youth HM • City Hall, John Mackintosh Square • Gibraltar GX11 1AA t +350 20047592 (Centrex 2624) f +350 20047579 (Centrex 1989) e [email protected] w gibraltar.gov.gi AUTUMN CULTURAL PROGRAMME 2015

1st October to 31st December 2015

Programme of Events

Thursday 1 st October to Sunday 4 th October IDO European Show Dance Championships Organised by Gibraltar National Dance Organisation Tercentenary Sports Hall - 10:00am onwards Tickets at £12 and £10 Tickets on sale at the On Pointe Dance Shop, Casemates, as from Wednesday 19 th August 2015 For further info please contact gndo@.net or visit www.euroshowdance2015.com

Friday 2 nd October Think Pink Day Organised by the Cancer Research Gibraltar Branch - 9am onwards For further info please contact Giovi Viñales on email: [email protected]

Incantus Through Time Organised by Incantus Choir King’s Chapel For more information please contact [email protected]

Sunday 4 th October Classic Vehicle Static Display Organised by the Gibraltar Classic Vehicle Association Casemates Square - 10am to 3pm

Tuesday 6 th October GIDA European Presentation 2015 - 7:30pm Ticket info: Can be purchased from the ICC petshop as from 18 th September. For further information contact Anne-Marie Gomez 54027111

Saturday 10 th October Mini Olympiad Parade Organised by the John Mackintosh Square to Victoria Stadium - 10am For further information please contact email: [email protected]

Cancer Research Walk for Life Organised by the Cancer Research Gibraltar Branch Casemates Square - 11am Registrations as from 9.30am For further info please contact Giovi Viñales on email: [email protected]

Mini Olympiad Organised by the Royal Gibraltar Police Victoria Stadium - 11am to 5pm For further information please contact email: [email protected]

Wednesday 14 th October Book Launch – ‘The Dead Can’t Paint’ By Mary Chiappe and Sam Benady - 6.30pm At the Fine Arts Gallery, Casemates Square Purchase of books from local book shops or alternatively email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Thursday 15 th October Abstract Expressionism: From the Sublime to the Political Art Lecture presented by Linda Smith Organised by the Gibraltar Decorative and Fine Arts Society O’Callaghan Elliot’s Hotel - 6:30pm – 8:30pm For further information please visit www.nadfas.org/gibraltar

Friday 16 th October The Frank Sinatra Tribute – My Way Organised by Bosom Buddies Rock Hotel Khaima - 7:30pm Tickets at £15 Tickets on sale at Hearts Boutique as from Wednesday 2 nd September For further info please visit the Bosom Buddies Facebook page

Saturday 17 th October Deloitte Charity Spinathon Organised by Deloitte in aid of Gibraltar Alzheimer’s and Dementia Society John Mackintosh Square - 9:00am For further information please contact: [email protected]

Classic Vehicle Static Display Organised by the Gibraltar Classic Vehicle Association Casemates Square - 10am to 3pm

Monday 19 th October Digital Screening Competition (7:00pm) Organised by the Gibraltar Photographic Society For further information please contact: [email protected]

Tuesday 20 th October Working Together to Beat Occupational Cancer Seminar Organised by IOSH Gibraltar Associate Branch in association with Unite the Union John Mackintosh Hall Theatre - 9:30am For further information please contact: [email protected]

Tuesday 20 th October French Horn and Piano Recital Convent Ballroom - 8pm Organised by The Gibraltar Philharmonic Society Sponsored by Parasol Foundation Featuring Felix Kliesser on French Horn and Christof Keymer on piano Tickets priced at £20 on sale as from Tuesday 18 th September 2015 from Sacarello’s Coffee Shop, Irish Town and the Silver Shop at 222 Main Street A limited number of tickets for Senior Citizens and Students at a reduced price are available from the John Mackintosh Hall reception For further info contact 20072134 or email [email protected]

Saturday 24 th October Fun Fair 10am onwards In aid of GBC Open Day Casemates Square

Saturday 31 st October Halloween Special Variety Show organised by Ideal Productions Inces Hall Theatre - 8.30pm For tickets and further information please contact [email protected] or mobile 54026013

Tuesday 27 th and Wednesday 28 th October ‘La Leyenda del Beso’ Zarzuela at the John Mackintosh Hall Theatre - 8:00pm Organised by GCS in collaboration with Santos Productions Tickets priced at £5 at the John Mackintosh hall Reception As from Monday 19 th October 2015 Sale of tickets limited to 10 per person

Thursday 29 th October Ice Ages and Climate Change Museum Lecture by Dr Geraldine Finlayson Organised by the Gibraltar Museum John Mackintosh Hall Theatre Entrance Free For Further information please contact Tyson Holmes on 20074289

Monday 2 nd November Monochrome Prints Competition Organised by the Gibraltar Photographic Society - 7:00pm For further information please contact: [email protected]

Wednesday 4 th November Poetry Competition Prize Giving At the Charles Hunt Room, John Mackintosh Hall - 4.30pm Winning Entries will be published in The

Wednesday 4 th November to Saturday 14 th November 42 nd International Art Exhibition Organised by the Gibraltar Cultural Services Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery 10:30am to 6:30pm *Saturdays 10:30am to 1:30pm Free Entry For further information please contact: [email protected]

Thursday 5 th November Mysteries of the Gibraltar Skull Museum Lecture by Dr Alex Menez Organised by the Gibraltar Museum John Mackintosh Hall Theatre 7pm - Entrance Free For Further information please contact Tyson Holmes on 20074289

Saturday 7 th November Classic Vehicle Static Display Organised by the Gibraltar Classic Vehicle Association John Mackintosh Square - 10am to 3pm

Wednesday 11 th to 14 th November King’s Bowl – Bowling Tournament Organised by the King’s Bowl and the Ten Pin Bowling Association At the King’s Bastion Leisure Centre For further information please contact: 20047777

Wednesday 11 th November Handel’s “Messiah” Organised by Harmonics Choir Cathedral of St Mary the Crowned – 8pm For more information please contact [email protected] or [email protected]

Thursday 12 th to 15th November The Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival For further information please visit www.gibraltarliteraryfestival.com 10am to 6pm

Saturday 14 th November World Diabetes Day 2015 Organised by Diabetes Gibraltar Casemates Square - 10am to 2pm For further information please contact Isabella at [email protected]

Tuesday 17 th November to Monday 30 th November HMS Calpe Exhibition Fine Arts Gallery Casemates Square 10am to 2pm and 3pm to 6pm Free Entry

Monday 16 th November to Saturday 21 st November “Llevame A Donde Naci” A play by Rebecca Faller adapted for the stage and directed by Jackie Villa Produced by The White Light Company Inces Hall Theatre - 7:30pm Tickets priced at £10 and £15 Tickets on sale at Inces Hall Box office as from 1st November from 6pm-7pm. For further information please contact The White Light Company Facebook page.

Monday 23 rd November Beginners’ Digital Screening Competition Organised by the Gibraltar Photographic Society For further information please contact: [email protected]

Wednesday 18 th November “Wonderful Things” Tutankhamen’s Tomb & Treasurers Art Lecture by Lucia Gahlin Organised by the Gibraltar Decorative and Fine Arts Society O’Callaghan Elliot’s Hotel - 6:30pm to 8:30pm For further information please visit www.nadfas.org/gibraltar

Thursday 19 th November Baritone and Piano Recital Featuring Paul Armin Edelmann and Charles Spencer Organised by The Gibraltar Philharmonic Society – 8pm Tickets at £20 on sale as from 2nd November from Sacarello’s Coffee Shop, Irish Town and the Silver Shop at 222 Main Street A limited number of tickets for Senior Citizens and Students at a reduced price are available from the the John Mackintosh Hall reception For further info contact 20072134 or email [email protected]

Friday 20 th November Festival of Lights Organised by Gibraltar Cultural Services and the Gibraltar Electricity Authority Featuring song, dance, choirs, arts and crafts, the Christmas Lights switch on and a special appearance by Father Christmas and his elves John Mackintosh Square - 5:30pm to 8:00pm For further information please contact the Events Department at GCS on 20075669

Tuesday 24 th November to Friday 27 th November Photographic and Memorabilia Exhibition Organised by the Cheshire Homes Support Group Lower Exhibition Gallery John Mackintosh Hall 9:30am to 9:30pm - Free Entrance For further information please contact: [email protected]

Tuesday 24 th November to Friday 11 th December Photographic Exhibition by Marcos Moreno An exhibition documenting the trials and tribulations of the immigrants crossing the Straits of Gibraltar Organised by the JM Memorial Foundation Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery 10am- 6pm Free Entry

Wednesday 25 th to 28 th November Gibraltar International Jazz Week Organised by the Ministry of Culture Venues to be announced shortly For more information please contact the Ministry of Culture on 20047592

Saturday 28 th November to Sunday 10 th January Christmas Fair Attractions Organised by the Gibraltar Cultural Services John Mackintosh Square For further information please contact Gibraltar Cultural Services at [email protected]

Saturday 5 th December Christmas Show Variety Show Organised by Ideal Productions Ince’s Hall Theatre at 8.30pm For tickets and further information please contact [email protected] or mobile 54026013

Thursday 3 rd December Christmas Flower Show Organised by the Gibraltar Horticultural Society John Mackintosh Hall Lower Exhibition Room Free Entry For Further information please visit the Gibraltar Horticultural Facebook page

Saturday 5 th December Classic Vehicle Static Display Organised by the Gibraltar Classic Vehicle Association Casemates Square 10am to 3pm

Monday 7 th December to Friday 11 th December Gibraltar Football History Photographic Exhibition Organised by Charlie Cumbo John Mackintosh Hall Lower Exhibition Room 9:30am to 9:30pm - Free Entry

Wednesday 9 th December Gibraltar Snooker Open Tercentenary Sports Hall For further information please contact the Ministry of Sports on 20047592

Wednesday 9 th December Art Deco Art Lecture by Eric Knowles Organised by the Gibraltar Decorative and Fine Arts Society O’Callaghan Elliot’s Hotel - 6:30pm to 8:30pm For further information please visit www.nadfas.org/gibraltar

Wednesday 9th December to Thursday 24 th December Affordable Art (Christmas Art Exhibition) Fine Arts Gallery Casemates Square 10am to 6pm - Entrance Free For further info please contact the Fine Arts Gallery on 20052126 or email: [email protected]

Thursday 10 th December to 12 th December European Snooker Tour 5 (Gibraltar) Tercentenary Sports Hall For further information please contact the Ministry of Sports on 20047592, email: [email protected]

Thursday 10th December Carols by Candlelight Concert by the Gibraltar National Choir Cathedral of the Holy Trinity – 8pm Tickets priced at £12 on sale at the door For further information or to reserve tickets please contact mobile 54831000 or email: [email protected]

Wednesday 16th December GBC Open Day – Radio Show John Mackintosh Square - 9am to 6pm For further info please contact James Neish on 20079760

GBC Open Day – Live TV Show John Mackintosh Hall Theatre – 9pm For further info please contact Paula Latin on 20079760

Saturday 19 th December Winter Party in Town Organised by the Ministry of Culture Casemates Square, John Mackintosh Square, Main Street & Chatham Counterguard as from 12pm For further information please contact the Ministry of Sports on 20047592, email: [email protected]

Saturday 26 th December Boxing Day Run Organised by Gibraltar Amateur Athletics Association Casemates Square - 11.00am

Polar Bear Swim Organised by GASA in aid of Royal Marsden Cancer Charity Eastern Beach – 12pm For further information please contact: [email protected]

Polar Bear Swim Organised by residents Catalan Bay Certificates, mince pies and hot toddies provided by

Thursday 31 st December New Year’s Eve Celebrations Organised by Axle Media Casemates Square 10:30pm to 3am Free Family Event