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	01/01/2010 to 11/07/2012 ALSO NEXT 7 DAYS >>> 08/05/2010 to 05/09/2010 EXHIBITION - LOOKING AT LANDSCAPE: COLOURS AND CONTOURS There are numerous ways of looking at the world around us. The land provides a rich source of inspiration for artists, designers, mapmakers, and many others. This exhibition is a window on some of these diverse ways of seeing. Join us in navigating the various contours and colours, frames, and forms, perspectives and pictures that people use to capture landscape. Museum of English Rural Life, University of Reading, Redlands Road, Reading RG1 5EX MORE INFO: Exhibition Organiser 0118 378 8660   merlevents@reading.ac.uk   Event Web Site

Leisure : Theatre

	14/07/2010 to 21/08/2010 I OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES - A COMEDY BY NEIL SIMON  The 3B's Herb Tucker has it easy. He lives in a Hollywood beach house, has a beautiful and adoring girlfriend, Steffy, and makes his living as a screenwriter … Well, it’s not quite like that. Herb is struggling with writer’s block, his beach house is a cheap and colourless bungalow, and he can’t bring himself to propose marriage. Cue the arrival of the lively and determined Libby, a nineteen year old who speaks to her dead grandmother and dreams of becoming a movie star in any way she can! We soon discover that Libby is Herb’s daughter, whom he hasn’t seen since he walked out on her mother sixteen years previously. Libby, demanding that Herb helps her break into the movie business, moves in, and soon emotions run high as Herb is forced to deal with his past, his responsibilities as a father, and his fear of commitment. The Mill Theatre, Sonning MORE INFO: The Mill Box Office 0118 969 8000   Event Web Site

Leisure : Cinemas

	15/07/2010 to 29/07/2010 INCEPTION  REGAL PICTUREHOUSE, HENLEY After redefining the Dark Knight with his critically and commercially successful Batman venture, British director Nolan (THE PRESTIGE, MEMENTO) takes audiences into a mind-bending neo-noir odyssey where the human mind is the world's most dangerous weapon. Globetrotting around a technologically advanced dreamscape, Dom Cobb (DiCaprio, SHUTTER ISLAND) is a thief at the top of his game, focusing his psyche to steal valuable secrets from the minds of the most powerful businesspeople. Outlawed by the corporations that created him, Cobb now has one final score to settle before he can bow out and begin a normal life once more. With his enemies out to stop him, Cobb must train an apprentice to help him carry out the perfect crime. Regal Picturehouse, Henley MORE INFO: Box Office 0871 704 2064   regal@picturehouses.co.uk   Event Web Site 23/07/2010 to 02/08/2010 THE KARATE KID 2010  REGAL PICTUREHOUSE, HENLEY As the '80s remakes continue to come thick and fast, THE KARATE KID emerges as a fan favourite that doesn't desecrate the fond memory of the original. As a modern-day reimagining aimed at a new generation of cinemagoers as well as the first film's loyal cult fan-base, THE KARATE KID sees Jaden Smith (THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL) inherit the belt as the eponymous martial arts apprentice, Dre Parker. Here he seeks to master the ancient art of kung fu after relocating to China following his mother's career change. Being raised on the mean streets of Detroit, Dre finds it difficult to adapt to his new surroundings, but the wise and kindly Mr Han (Chan) soon sets him on the right path. Regal Picturehouse, Henley MORE INFO: Box Office 0871 704 2064   regal@picturehouses.co.uk   Event Web Site

Leisure : Theatre

	26/07/2010 to 06/08/2010 THE HEXAGON SUMMER YOUTH PROJECT  THE HEXAGON Now in it’s 7th fantastic year, The Hexagon Summer Youth Project is a two week course suitable for young people aged between 8 - 18 years old. Taking place between Monday 26th July - Friday 6th August 2010, it is a great way to find out more about the theatre and gives you a chance to perform on The Hexagon stage as the project culminates in a final performance of Fantastic Mr. Fox on Saturday 7th August. All participants receive TWO free tickets to the final performance. The Technical Youth Project again runs alongside, for 14-18 year olds, offering the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and a working knowledge of the main elements of technical theatre. This behind-the-scenes project ends with the operating and running of the final performance of Fantastic Mr. Fox. The Technical Project only has a handful of places remaining. The final night is a not-to-be-missed performance of the musical ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’, based on a children’s novel by Roald Dahl. It was adapted for the stage by leading children’s theatre creator David Wood and comes to The Hexagon for the first time on Saturday 7 August as the culmination of this two week course. Not available to book online. Call the Reading Arts Box Office on 0118 960 6060 to request an application pack now! The Hexagon Theatre MORE INFO: Box Office 0118 960 6060   Event Web Site

Sport : Football

	26/07/2010 to 02/09/2010 READING FC COMMUNITY TRUST SOCCER SCHOOLS Make sure you don't miss out on Reading Football Club's Community Trust soccer schools this summer! This summer's operation is bigger and better than ever. If you want expert youth coaching for your youngster as well as providing them with some exercise and a lot of fun - book a place on one of our soccer schools now! All the dates, venues and age groups are on the website below. Madejski Stadium Indoor Training Dome, and various other venues in Berkshire MORE INFO: Community Trust Organiser 0118 968 1480   soccerschools@readingfc.co.uk   Event Web Site

Leisure : Days Out

	28/07/2010 to 30/08/2010 THE ORACLE BEACH  THE ORACLE SHOPPING CENTRE The Beach is back at The Oracle from Wednesday 28h July. The popular attraction will be open to visitors on The Riverside until Monday 30th August. As well as providing enjoyment for children of all ages every day of the week, The Riverside will also be taking visitors on a global voyage and celebrating culture from around the world every Wednesday from 28th July. The Beach will host five days of exciting entertainment, with visitors able to enjoy free games, craft activities and al fresco refreshments courtesy of some of The Riverside restaurants. All activity will be taking place on The Riverside on Wednesdays from 12pm – 4pm. • Wednesday 28th July – The Americas – piñatas, flag making, salsa dancing and live Latin music • Wednesday 4th August – The Africas – tribal face painting, mask making and safari treasure hunt • Wednesday 11th August – The Asias – Chinese dragon dancing, fortune cookies, lantern and badge making • Wednesday 18th August – Europe – pizza throwing games and poster making • Wednesday 25th August – Great Britain – Punch and Judy, donkey rides, Morris dancing and sand castles The Oracle Shopping Centre MORE INFO: 0118 965 9000   Event Web Site

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	29/07/2010 HISTORY HUNTERS Become a young archaeologist for the day, looking at tools and excavation techniques. Then make your own archaeological find from clay. Ages 7+, 2-hour sessions at 10.00am – 12.00pm & 1.00pm – 3.00pm. £5, booking essential. Reading Museum, Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading RG1 1QH MORE INFO: Events Manager 0118 937 3400   curator@readingmuseum.org.uk   Event Web Site

Leisure : Days Out

	30/07/2010 CAVERSHAM COURT GARDENS ANNIVERSARY OPEN DAY Come and explore these beautiful and historic gardens, which re-opened last summer after a restoration project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Enjoy a varied range of activities including face painting, story telling, information stalls, Play Ranger fun and of course, guided tours of the Gardens in their full blooming beauty led by volunteers from the Friends of Caversham Court Gardens. Following the event you are welcome to continue enjoying the Gardens until they close 9pm. Soak up the atmosphere of the historic gardens - Cream Teas and refreshments will be available all afternoon from the Garden's refreshment kiosk, which is operated by local charities. Caversham Court, Reading RG4 8EB MORE INFO: Caversham Court Manager 0118 947 8930   Event Web Site

Leisure : Nights Out

	30/07/2010 JUICE - THE TOP STUDENT PARTY!  DOGMA The weekly student parties run by Touch Party are a legendary part of Reading's nightlife - none more so than Juice, the Friday night fiesta at the popular Dogma bar in Castle Street. Top music, top vibe, a hunk-fest and babe-fest with competitions and top prizes. YOU CAN GAIN ACCESS TO THIS PARTY WITH ANY FORM OF STUDENT ID AND BY SIGNING GUESTS IN WHO'S SCHOOL OR COLLEGE DON'T ISSUE STUDENT ID. Dogma, Castle Street, Reading (just along from St Mary's Butts) MORE INFO: Matt Evans 0118 987 1562   info@touchparty.co.uk   Event Web Site

Leisure : Entertainment

	31/07/2010 to 21/08/2010 OUTSIDE INSIDE FESTIVAL Four Saturdays, 20 stages and 150+ acts! That's the Outside Inside Reading Festival 2010, a month long celebration of the arts. Music, Film, Art, Theatre and Dance are all showcased throughout the festival using the festival's inside and outside spaces. The Concept? Simple. The Outside:Inside Festival reconfigures perceptions of cultural activities - taking the inside art institutions out on to the streets, using open spaces to display art in new light; Likewise, the festival vibe, commonly seen in the open air, is taken inside, not only to venues but using shops, restaurants, bars and quite possibly some pretty unusual places too. Not that we can give anything away just yet. Performers will be descending on Reading from around the globe, with acts representing many great nations including Israel, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Canada, the USA, and even Transylvania, Romania. These top global acts will bring a wealth of differing musical styles with them,although they will be performing regularly with the huge amount of local talent, sourced from Reading and the surrounding areas, and appearing on the festival's line-up. The aim is interaction - build an art installation, stroll the art market stalls, choose from a worldwide array of food, ponder the outside art, sing along to the bands on stage, take a moment to reflect on the poetry and spoken word, be suprised by the random improvised theatre, foot-tap to a bit of jazz or get down and dirty at one of our inside venues. Most of all, just enjoy yourself by experiencing all that this festival has to offer! Various venues in and around Reading MORE INFO: The Organiser 07817 294473   info@outsideinsidefestival.com   Event Web Site

Leisure : Entertinment

	31/07/2010 CELEBRATION PARTY DISCO AT CALCOT HOTEL  BEST WESTERN CALCOT HOTEL Music from all decades and up to the best in today to suit all tastes, ages and occasions. Price £26.95pp - includes a choice of a three course dinner with coffee selected at the table on the evening! Dress code: Smart please, NO jeans, trainers or tee shirts. Fancy dress is of course welcome! Please feel free to bring in any cakes, flowers or gifts to present to loved ones. Why not make a night of it? Friday/Saturday 'Stay Over' offer. ONLY £19.95 per person Room Only basis or ONLY £24.95 per person including Full English Breakfast! Best Western Calcot Hotel, 98 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire RG31 7QN MORE INFO: Reception 0118 941 6423   enquiries@calcothotel.net   Event Web Site

Leisure : Nights Out

	31/07/2010 OVER 30s PARTY FOR READING SINGLES & COUPLES COMFORT HOTEL - Dance, romance, meet new people, make new friends at this popular party for over 30s. Singles and couples welcome. The fun starts at 8.30pm through until 1am with great music from our top DJ. This venue has a terrific dance floor , great atmosphere and free on-site parking too. Tickets on the door. At The Comfort Hotel Reading West, Bath Rd (A4), Padworth, nr Reading RG7 5HT. Whether you're coming with friends or on your own, we'll give you a warm welcome, and we've lots more events coming up for you to enjoy. Smart casual, no denim, trainers, T shirts, etc. Right of admission reserved. Details and more events: www.dance-parties.co.uk 01344 870277 or 07913 400444. Comfort Hotel, Padworth, nr Reading, RG7 5HT. MORE INFO: Gill at Dance Parties Plus 01344 870277/07913 400444   info@dance-parties.co.uk   Event Web Site

Leisure : Theatre

	31/07/2010 SALVATION ARMY MUSIC  THE HEXAGON The Salvation Army's annual Territorial Music School Final Festival provides a showcase for the students of the week-long residential course to perform music that has been prepared during the week. The programme reflects a wide range of musical styles presented by the instrumental and vocal groups, which are made up of some of the best young Salvationist musicians in the UK, as well featuring other visual and creative arts. The Hexagon Theatre MORE INFO: Box Office 0118 960 6060   boxoffice@readingarts.com   Event Web Site

Leisure : Dance

	01/08/2010 SUN SALSA CLASSES & DANCING - RED HAT SALSA Get your FIRST ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS CLASS HALF PRICE! - just write down your email address and hand it in on arrival. No sense of rhythm & two left feet? At our FUN & FRIENDLY SALSA CLASSES we'll soon help you find the right one. Classes from 7.30pm + dancing 'til late. Cost £8 for one or £12 for two classes per evening (full-time students up to £4 off). BAR RISA/HIGHLIGHT, 110 Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP MORE INFO: SHARON 0118 9668292   sharon@redhatsalsa.com   Event Web Site

Leisure : Music

	01/08/2010 CHRIS DEAN & THE SYD LAWRENCE ORCHESTRA Recently voted "Best Big Band in the Land" for the 11th consecutive year, Chris Dean's SYD LAWRENCE ORCHESTRA continues to thrill audiences in Concert Halls, Theatres, and Music Festivals all over Great Britain. Renowned for it’s exciting blend of high octane Big Band Swing and Classic Dance Music, the Orchestra’s repertoire ranges from the wartime million sellers of the legendary Glenn Miller through the era of the great Count Basie Orchestra to the hit songs of Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. Count Basie himself described the Syd Lawrence Orchestra as "So good it should be BANNED!". The Orchestra’s critically acclaimed performances under the direction of Chris Dean feature classic arrangements of the swing era combined with the fire and drive of some of today’s finest young jazz musicians. Presented with a sizzling mixture of pzazz, excitement and comedy this makes a truly great show. In addition to the roaring Big Band numbers, there are vocals from Band Leader Chris Dean and Star guest vocalists Eleanor Keenan and Angie Mills. Also featured within the show is the wonderful close harmony singing of The Serenaders recreating the sound of vocal groups such as The Modernaires, The Pied Pipers and The Sentimentalists. A further attraction is the "Band within a Band" showcasing the jazz talents of soloists within the orchestra and adding yet another dimension to the performances. The Mill Theatre, Sonning MORE INFO: The Mill Box Office 0118 969 8000   Event Web Site

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	01/08/2010 NEWBURY FARMERS' MARKET Newbury Farmers' Market runs twice a month on the first and third Sunday. Originally set up by the Council to give local farmers and producers an opportunity to sell their produce direct to the public, most will have been grown or processed within 30 miles of West Berkshire. The Farmers' Market supports the local economy, providing healthy fresh food and reducing food miles - the distance food has travelled from where it is produced. In addition, the market provides an opportunity to find out more about issues such as Genetically Modified foods, land management and organic farming. Market Place, Newbury RG14 5BD MORE INFO: Alexander Farrow 07503 184779   alexander.farrow@googlemail.com   Event Web Site

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	02/08/2010 DRAMA DAREDEVILS 5-9yr olds, 2:00-5:00pm, £18. Fun, fast-paced drama mix: act out hilarious poems, enjoy playful drama exercises and learn how to improvise in pressure-free environment. Laughter therapy to step up communication skills and boost confidence. Caversham Health and Fitness Club MORE INFO: Jackie Campbell 0845 206 2291   readingdance@aol.com   Event Web Site

Leisure : Dance

	03/08/2010 TUES SALSA CLASSES & DANCING - RED HAT SALSA Get your FIRST ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS CLASS HALF PRICE! - just write down your email address and hand it in on arrival. No sense of rhythm & two left feet? At our FUN & FRIENDLY SALSA CLASSES we'll soon help you find the right one. Classes from 7.30pm + dancing 'til late. Cost £8 for one or £12 for two classes per evening (full-time students up to £4 off). RISC, 35 London St, READING, RG1 4PS MORE INFO: SHARON 0118 9668292   sharon@redhatsalsa.com   Event Web Site