Join the tropical pop-up dance floor with N6Zumba – the dance-fitness party with a Latin twist! All levels welcome, drop in any time to start feeling the benefits of a healthier and happier lifestyle. Classes run with the Haringey school term and are ladies only – sorry guys!
9 to 5
From the producer who brought you BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Music & Lyrics by Dolly Parton
Book by Patricia Resnick
30th August – 1st October 2017
Tuesdays – Saturdays 7.30pm
Sundays at 4pm
Extra matinee Saturday 30th September at 3pm
9 To 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking, and even a little romantic.
Pushed to the boiling point, three female co-workers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down.
Hey, a girl can scheme, can’t she?
The production will be directed by Joseph Hodges, with Musical Direction by Oliver Hance, Choreography by Chris Whittaker and Casting by Harry Blumenau.
TICKETS
30th & 31st August PREVIEWS – ALL TICKETS £10
Tues / Weds / Thurs – £18 (£16 concessions)
Fri / Sat / Sun – £20 (£18 concessions)
9 to 5
From the producer who brought you BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Music & Lyrics by Dolly Parton
Book by Patricia Resnick
30th August – 1st October 2017
Tuesdays – Saturdays 7.30pm
Sundays at 4pm
Extra matinee Saturday 30th September at 3pm
9 To 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking, and even a little romantic.
Pushed to the boiling point, three female co-workers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down.
Hey, a girl can scheme, can’t she?
The production will be directed by Joseph Hodges, with Musical Direction by Oliver Hance, Choreography by Chris Whittaker and Casting by Harry Blumenau.
TICKETS
30th & 31st August PREVIEWS – ALL TICKETS £10
Tues / Weds / Thurs – £18 (£16 concessions)
Fri / Sat / Sun – £20 (£18 concessions)
Join the tropical pop-up dance floor with N6Zumba – the dance-fitness party with a Latin twist! All levels welcome, drop in any time to start feeling the benefits of a healthier and happier lifestyle. Classes run with the Haringey school term and are ladies only – sorry guys!
The Highgate Society invites you to an Autumn Social to meet your neighbours, enjoy a glass of wine, and catch up with what’s going on in the area. Come along on Friday 29th September to Highgate Society, 10a South Grove between 6.30 and 8.00pm – tickets on the door cost £5.
9 to 5
From the producer who brought you BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Music & Lyrics by Dolly Parton
Book by Patricia Resnick
30th August – 1st October 2017
Tuesdays – Saturdays 7.30pm
Sundays at 4pm
Extra matinee Saturday 30th September at 3pm
9 To 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking, and even a little romantic.
Pushed to the boiling point, three female co-workers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down.
Hey, a girl can scheme, can’t she?
The production will be directed by Joseph Hodges, with Musical Direction by Oliver Hance, Choreography by Chris Whittaker and Casting by Harry Blumenau.
TICKETS
30th & 31st August PREVIEWS – ALL TICKETS £10
Tues / Weds / Thurs – £18 (£16 concessions)
Fri / Sat / Sun – £20 (£18 concessions)
HLSI’s annual book fair with something for everyone who loves books. Thousands of good-quality second-hand books on all subjects: fiction, history, biography, literature and much more, all at bargain prices. Collections this year include art and special editions.
Preview for HLSI members 9-10am
Admission 50p (children free)
Laughter, Fun, Games, Improvisation, Meditation, and Connection 🙂 Ho Ho Ha Ha
Laugh, Play, socialise and make new friends. Join us for our optional after Laugh Social where the conversation and laughter will continue to flow.
An hour of rib tickling deep belly laughter including child like playfulness, gibberish, improvisation, complete nonsense, meditation and dancing!!! followed by a Social at a local cafe or park.
Maximum 4 tickets per person.
Tickets on the day subject to availability £10.00 This week we are in the Upper Hall
For larger Group bookings please contact us for info and rates.
In a nutshell
Laughter yoga is a practice involving prolonged voluntary laughter along with breathing techniques that originate from Yoga. We usually laugh for between 3-5 seconds, in a laughter yoga session we will laugh for between 10-15 minutes, of deep belly laughter. This is the type of laughter that gives us all the health benefits and the benefits will remain with us for a good 24 hours after the session! The body reacts in the same way whether the laughter is forced or natural, releasing the endorphin’s (happy hormones). It is these endorphin’s that kick in and fight stress, boost our immune system and make us feel good in so many ways. Laughter yoga is experienced in groups, with eye contact, yogic breathing and playfulness between participants. All that is required of the participants is a Willingness to Laugh!
We sometimes have an Optional Social at a cafe after the workshop.
Stay as long or as short as you like. A chance to continue with conversation and laughter amongst new friends in a nearby cafe or pub.
What to bring
Wear something you are comfortable to move in and we will probably lie on the floor for a short ending mediation at some point! so if you like bring a Yoga/Camping Mat and cushion or you could roll your coat up and improvise! Bring some water or purchase from the bar. Laughter is thirsty work!
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
Laughter Yoga is not a substitute for medical consultation for physical, mental and psychological illnesses, but is a powerful natural complementary form of healing. It is like any other aerobic exercise and may not be suitable for everyone as it involves some physical strain and a rise in intra-abdominal pressure.
Some people may have pre- existing medical conditions and one should take reasonable precaution before doing laughter exercises or indeed any form of exercise.
It is contraindicated for people suffering from: Any kind of hernia, Heart disease with angina pain, Persistent cough with breathlessness, Uncontrolled high blood pressure, Incontinence of urine, Epilepsy, Advanced (bleeding) piles and haemorrhoids or any bleeding tendencies in any part of the body, Severe backache, Any acute symptoms of cough, cold and fever. People who have undergone major surgery should wait at least three months before doing Laughter Yoga.
If in doubt first consult a medical professional for guidance. Anyone undergoing physician-prescribed therapy that experiences improvements through laughter should seek the advice of their doctor before reducing dosage or stopping treatment.
Click through to our Laughter Yoga London Website for more info and private group bookings.
www.laughteryogawellness.co.uk
#laughteryogalondon
Workshop Facilitator
Odette is a Laughter Yoga Leader, Reiki Master, Gong Master and Meditation Facilitator. In the holistic wellbeing field for over 15 years. She runs a well-being business helping people to feel better and less stressed. Her work is now mainly focused on Sound Healing and Laughter for Wellbeing. Her clients include individuals, private groups, charities and global corporations.
For private groups and workplace wellbeing bookings please visithttp://laughteryogawellness.co.uk/contact/
Laughter Yoga Wellness UK www.laughteryogawellness.co.uk
Refund Policy
No refunds. If you can not make it on the day, you are welcome to transfer the space to a friend but let us know their details for our register.
Odette is also a Laughter Yoga Training Provider. Next 2 day leader training Course in October in Angel and Islington. http://laughteryogawellness.co.uk/event/laughter-yoga-leader-training-in-london/
9 to 5
From the producer who brought you BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Music & Lyrics by Dolly Parton
Book by Patricia Resnick
30th August – 1st October 2017
Tuesdays – Saturdays 7.30pm
Sundays at 4pm
Extra matinee Saturday 30th September at 3pm
9 To 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking, and even a little romantic.
Pushed to the boiling point, three female co-workers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down.
Hey, a girl can scheme, can’t she?
The production will be directed by Joseph Hodges, with Musical Direction by Oliver Hance, Choreography by Chris Whittaker and Casting by Harry Blumenau.
TICKETS
30th & 31st August PREVIEWS – ALL TICKETS £10
Tues / Weds / Thurs – £18 (£16 concessions)
Fri / Sat / Sun – £20 (£18 concessions)
9 to 5
From the producer who brought you BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Music & Lyrics by Dolly Parton
Book by Patricia Resnick
30th August – 1st October 2017
Tuesdays – Saturdays 7.30pm
Sundays at 4pm
Extra matinee Saturday 30th September at 3pm
9 To 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking, and even a little romantic.
Pushed to the boiling point, three female co-workers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down.
Hey, a girl can scheme, can’t she?
The production will be directed by Joseph Hodges, with Musical Direction by Oliver Hance, Choreography by Chris Whittaker and Casting by Harry Blumenau.
TICKETS
30th & 31st August PREVIEWS – ALL TICKETS £10
Tues / Weds / Thurs – £18 (£16 concessions)
Fri / Sat / Sun – £20 (£18 concessions)
Join the tropical pop-up dance floor with N6Zumba – the dance-fitness party with a Latin twist! All levels welcome, drop in any time to start feeling the benefits of a healthier and happier lifestyle. Classes run with the Haringey school term and are ladies only – sorry guys!
Join the tropical pop-up dance floor with N6Zumba – the dance-fitness party with a Latin twist! All levels welcome, drop in any time to start feeling the benefits of a healthier and happier lifestyle. Classes run with the Haringey school term and are ladies only – sorry guys!
madame viardot’s salon
by salon musical & test of time entertainment
Songs, violin and piano music by Fauré, Chopin, Duparc, Elgar, poetry by Baudelaire
Salon musical is a unique show of theatre and music where audience members escape the every-day and venture into a world of beautiful music and poetry as well as flirtation, gossip and intrigue. A cast of five young professional performers – two singers, an actor, a violinist and a pianist – all graduates from the top London music and drama conservatoires, play historical characters and weave together music and scripted dialogue. The show’s creation has involved academic research as well as professional direction and costume design.
Experience has shown that the shows bring alive the past in an informative yet entertaining way. The performers engage with the audience throughout the evening to create a relaxed, immersive and intimate social gathering.
Picture yourself as a guest at the home of celebrated 19th century singer, composer and pianist Pauline Viardot, being introduced to emerging composer, Gabriel Fauré, eminent and provocative poet Stéphane Mallarmé and their protégés. They will be performing their latest music and poetry and you will witness their spontaneous music making.
Join the tropical pop-up dance floor with N6Zumba – the dance-fitness party with a Latin twist! All levels welcome, drop in any time to start feeling the benefits of a healthier and happier lifestyle. Classes run with the Haringey school term and are ladies only – sorry guys!
on Show CONSERVATION AREA–Then and Now
Watercolour Group Buildings of the Conservation Area
as well as walk booklets
Highgate Society Book
and Membership Deals
Members on Hand to Discuss
on show:
CONSERVATION AREA THEN AND NOW
Watercolour group Buildings of the Conservation Area
as well s Walks Booklets
Highgate Society Book
and Membership Deals
Members on Hand to discuss
Join the tropical pop-up dance floor with N6Zumba – the dance-fitness party with a Latin twist! All levels welcome, drop in any time to start feeling the benefits of a healthier and happier lifestyle. Classes run with the Haringey school term and are ladies only – sorry guys!
Mondays @ the Mills: Ecuador & the Galápagos |
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| 9 October 2017 Dr Scott Crawford and Dr Ben Weston, Highgate SchoolThe Biology department organises biennial international expeditions for sixth form pupils; past visits include Honduras in 2012 and Madagascar in 2015. This year a party of twenty four pupils visited the Amazonian region of Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands to take part in active conservation research in association with a group of university scientists. In this presentation, the group leaders, Dr Crawford and Dr Weston, will review the expedition and outline the biological significance of the various habitats that the pupils explored.
Talks take place on Mondays at 7pm in the AV Room in the Mills Centre. Refreshments, including wine, are available from 6.30 pm and afterwards. |
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Join the tropical pop-up dance floor with N6Zumba – the dance-fitness party with a Latin twist! All levels welcome, drop in any time to start feeling the benefits of a healthier and happier lifestyle. Classes run with the Haringey school term and are ladies only – sorry guys!
Join the tropical pop-up dance floor with N6Zumba – the dance-fitness party with a Latin twist! All levels welcome, drop in any time to start feeling the benefits of a healthier and happier lifestyle. Classes run with the Haringey school term and are ladies only – sorry guys!
Jamaican Intuitives 13-26 October
This exhibition is a rare opportunity to see a unique Jamaican branch of contemporary art which was first acknowledged post-independence and which continues to flourish. There are no pretty beach scenes; no ‘tourist’ art. The work is challenging and powerful.
Until Jamaican Independence in 1962, the larger part of Jamaica’s art establishment took only European and North American style art seriously. This was a legacy of colonialism. With Independence, the importance of the arts and of acknowledging and exhibiting Jamaican artists was recognised in helping to shape a national cultural identity.
It was the late Dr David Boxer, Director and Chief Curator of the National Gallery of Jamaica for over 35 years, who coined the word ‘Intuitive’ – now an official art term. He defined the context in which these remarkable artists’ accomplishments should be considered:
‘These artists paint and sculpt intuitively. They are not guided by fashion. Their vision is pure and sincere, untarnished by art theories and philosophies, principles and movements. They are, for the most part self-taught…. Their visions (and many of them are true visionaries) as released through paint or wood, are expressions of their individual relationships with the world around them – and the worlds within.’
All five artists in this show were born and (have) spent their lives in Jamaica. Their work has been part of major exhibitions at the National Gallery of Jamaica, and has been shown across the Caribbean, the US and Europe.
- Christopher Harris was born in 1974. He was one of the fourteen selected exhibitors in the prestigious Young Talent V Competition at the National Gallery of Jamaica in 2010. Encouraged to draw from an early age by his father, a farmer and a portraitist, Christopher’s work connects to his Ashanti forefathers.
- Kingsley Thomas was born in 1941. He worked in Kingston as a journalist for the now closed Jamaica Daily News before moving back home to rural Portland. A number of his lyrical paintings and sculptures refer to stories he covered as a journalist.
- Leonard Daley 1930 – 2006. Partly surreal, partly realist, Daley’s images tap into Jamaica’s collective consciousness and history. In 1999, at the opening of Daley’s one-man show at the University of the West Indies, Dr David Boxer declared him to be ‘one of the truly great natural painters of the century.’ Daley was awarded the prestigious Bronze Musgrave Medal in 2002.
- Evadney Cruickshank, born c1950. Evadney started painting after observing her then partner, the artist Sylvester Woods, at work. Her narrative paintings record daily life in her rural community – Pocomania services (an African-based religion), street dances, clearing up after hurricane damage. Her dry sense of humour infuses her work.
- Birth ‘Ras Dizzy’ Livingstone c1932 – 2008. Ras Dizzy first came to public attention in the 1960s as a Rastafarian poet/philosopher selling his writings on the University of the West Indies campus. A remarkable colourist, he portrayed himself in his paintings as a prize-winning boxer, a judge, a horse race jockey. A poetic insight was written on the reverse of each work.
Opening Party on Sunday 15th October 2-5 pm featuring the Koromanti Mento Band. Mento is Jamaica’s folk music and the precursor to ska and reggae. The High Commissioner, His Excellency Mr Seth George Ramocan, will be guest of honour. Jamaican Intuitives is part of the official Jamaica55 celebrations.
For further information please contact Charlotte C Mortensson: cmortensson@aol.com
Exhibition continues until 26 October.
Highgate Gallery open Tue-Fri 1-5; Sat 11-4; Sun 11-5. Closed Mon
A Strange New Shape
A completely original one woman show without words, A Strange New Space melds physical theatre with stunning puppetry and original music. We travel on an imagined voyage into space, paralleled with Amira’s real-life journey as a refugee across continents, forming an unforgettable introduction to theatre for audiences of four years and older.
When the show ends please stay around as we’ll be running a free craft table for the children to create something to match the theme of the performance. Ages suitable for children of 2 – 8 years.
Ticket Prices:
Adults/Children ( Standard) – £8.50
Adults/Children ( Concession) – £6.50
Family Ticket ( 2 Adults/ 2 Children) – £28.50
Family Ticket (Concession) 2 Adults/2 Children – £20.00
Under 18 months free.
To Book Tickets:
Box office: 02083488716
Email: enquiries@lauderdale.org.uk
Website: http://www.lauderdalehouse.co.uk
Christopher Harris, Jockey Rider
Jamaican Intuitives 13-26 October
This exhibition is a rare opportunity to see a unique Jamaican branch of contemporary art which was first acknowledged post-independence and which continues to flourish. There are no pretty beach scenes; no ‘tourist’ art. The work is challenging and powerful.
Until Jamaican Independence in 1962, the larger part of Jamaica’s art establishment took only European and North American style art seriously. This was a legacy of colonialism. With Independence, the importance of the arts and of acknowledging and exhibiting Jamaican artists was recognised in helping to shape a national cultural identity.
It was the late Dr David Boxer, Director and Chief Curator of the National Gallery of Jamaica for over 35 years, who coined the word ‘Intuitive’ – now an official art term. He defined the context in which these remarkable artists’ accomplishments should be considered:
‘These artists paint and sculpt intuitively. They are not guided by fashion. Their vision is pure and sincere, untarnished by art theories and philosophies, principles and movements. They are, for the most part self-taught…. Their visions (and many of them are true visionaries) as released through paint or wood, are expressions of their individual relationships with the world around them – and the worlds within.’
All five artists in this show were born and (have) spent their lives in Jamaica. Their work has been part of major exhibitions at the National Gallery of Jamaica, and has been shown across the Caribbean, the US and Europe.
- Christopher Harris was born in 1974. He was one of the fourteen selected exhibitors in the prestigious Young Talent V Competition at the National Gallery of Jamaica in 2010. Encouraged to draw from an early age by his father, a farmer and a portraitist, Christopher’s work connects to his Ashanti forefathers.
- Kingsley Thomas was born in 1941. He worked in Kingston as a journalist for the now closed Jamaica Daily News before moving back home to rural Portland. A number of his lyrical paintings and sculptures refer to stories he covered as a journalist.
- Leonard Daley 1930 – 2006. Partly surreal, partly realist, Daley’s images tap into Jamaica’s collective consciousness and history. In 1999, at the opening of Daley’s one-man show at the University of the West Indies, Dr David Boxer declared him to be ‘one of the truly great natural painters of the century.’ Daley was awarded the prestigious Bronze Musgrave Medal in 2002.
- Evadney Cruickshank, born c1950. Evadney started painting after observing her then partner, the artist Sylvester Woods, at work. Her narrative paintings record daily life in her rural community – Pocomania services (an African-based religion), street dances, clearing up after hurricane damage. Her dry sense of humour infuses her work.
- Birth ‘Ras Dizzy’ Livingstone c1932 – 2008. Ras Dizzy first came to public attention in the 1960s as a Rastafarian poet/philosopher selling his writings on the University of the West Indies campus. A remarkable colourist, he portrayed himself in his paintings as a prize-winning boxer, a judge, a horse race jockey. A poetic insight was written on the reverse of each work.
Opening Party on Sunday 15th October 2-5 pm featuring the Koromanti Mento Band. Mento is Jamaica’s folk music and the precursor to ska and reggae. The High Commissioner, His Excellency Mr Seth George Ramocan, will be guest of honour. Jamaican Intuitives is part of the official Jamaica55 celebrations.
Exhibition continues until 26 October.
Highgate Gallery open Tue-Fri 1-5; Sat 11-4; Sun 11-5. Closed Mon.
Laughter, Fun, Games, Improvisation, Meditation, and Connection 🙂 Ho Ho Ha Ha
Laugh, Play, socialise and make new friends. Join us for our optional after Laugh Social where the conversation and laughter will continue to flow.
An hour of rib tickling deep belly laughter including child like playfulness, gibberish, improvisation, complete nonsense, meditation and dancing!!! followed by a Social at a local cafe or park.
Maximum 4 tickets per person.
Tickets on the day subject to availability £10.00 This week we are in the Upper Hall
For larger Group bookings please contact us for info and rates.
In a nutshell
Laughter yoga is a practice involving prolonged voluntary laughter along with breathing techniques that originate from Yoga. We usually laugh for between 3-5 seconds, in a laughter yoga session we will laugh for between 10-15 minutes, of deep belly laughter. This is the type of laughter that gives us all the health benefits and the benefits will remain with us for a good 24 hours after the session! The body reacts in the same way whether the laughter is forced or natural, releasing the endorphin’s (happy hormones). It is these endorphin’s that kick in and fight stress, boost our immune system and make us feel good in so many ways. Laughter yoga is experienced in groups, with eye contact, yogic breathing and playfulness between participants. All that is required of the participants is a Willingness to Laugh!
We sometimes have an Optional Social at a cafe after the workshop.
Stay as long or as short as you like. A chance to continue with conversation and laughter amongst new friends in a nearby cafe or pub.
What to bring
Wear something you are comfortable to move in and we will probably lie on the floor for a short ending mediation at some point! so if you like bring a Yoga/Camping Mat and cushion or you could roll your coat up and improvise! Bring some water or purchase from the bar. Laughter is thirsty work!
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
Laughter Yoga is not a substitute for medical consultation for physical, mental and psychological illnesses, but is a powerful natural complementary form of healing. It is like any other aerobic exercise and may not be suitable for everyone as it involves some physical strain and a rise in intra-abdominal pressure.
Some people may have pre- existing medical conditions and one should take reasonable precaution before doing laughter exercises or indeed any form of exercise.
It is contraindicated for people suffering from: Any kind of hernia, Heart disease with angina pain, Persistent cough with breathlessness, Uncontrolled high blood pressure, Incontinence of urine, Epilepsy, Advanced (bleeding) piles and haemorrhoids or any bleeding tendencies in any part of the body, Severe backache, Any acute symptoms of cough, cold and fever. People who have undergone major surgery should wait at least three months before doing Laughter Yoga.
If in doubt first consult a medical professional for guidance. Anyone undergoing physician-prescribed therapy that experiences improvements through laughter should seek the advice of their doctor before reducing dosage or stopping treatment.
Click through to our Laughter Yoga London Website for more info and private group bookings.
www.laughteryogawellness.co.uk
#laughteryogalondon
Workshop Facilitator
Odette is a Laughter Yoga Leader, Reiki Master, Gong Master and Meditation Facilitator. In the holistic wellbeing field for over 15 years. She runs a well-being business helping people to feel better and less stressed. Her work is now mainly focused on Sound Healing and Laughter for Wellbeing. Her clients include individuals, private groups, charities and global corporations.
For private groups and workplace wellbeing bookings please visithttp://laughteryogawellness.co.uk/contact/
Laughter Yoga Wellness UK www.laughteryogawellness.co.uk
Refund Policy
No refunds. If you can not make it on the day, you are welcome to transfer the space to a friend but let us know their details for our register.
Odette is also a Laughter Yoga Training Provider. Next 2 day leader training Course in October in Angel and Islington. http://laughteryogawellness.co.uk/event/laughter-yoga-leader-training-in-london/
Christopher Harris, Jockey Rider
Jamaican Intuitives 13-26 October
This exhibition is a rare opportunity to see a unique Jamaican branch of contemporary art which was first acknowledged post-independence and which continues to flourish. There are no pretty beach scenes; no ‘tourist’ art. The work is challenging and powerful.
Until Jamaican Independence in 1962, the larger part of Jamaica’s art establishment took only European and North American style art seriously. This was a legacy of colonialism. With Independence, the importance of the arts and of acknowledging and exhibiting Jamaican artists was recognised in helping to shape a national cultural identity.
It was the late Dr David Boxer, Director and Chief Curator of the National Gallery of Jamaica for over 35 years, who coined the word ‘Intuitive’ – now an official art term. He defined the context in which these remarkable artists’ accomplishments should be considered:
‘These artists paint and sculpt intuitively. They are not guided by fashion. Their vision is pure and sincere, untarnished by art theories and philosophies, principles and movements. They are, for the most part self-taught…. Their visions (and many of them are true visionaries) as released through paint or wood, are expressions of their individual relationships with the world around them – and the worlds within.’
All five artists in this show were born and (have) spent their lives in Jamaica. Their work has been part of major exhibitions at the National Gallery of Jamaica, and has been shown across the Caribbean, the US and Europe.
- Christopher Harris was born in 1974. He was one of the fourteen selected exhibitors in the prestigious Young Talent V Competition at the National Gallery of Jamaica in 2010. Encouraged to draw from an early age by his father, a farmer and a portraitist, Christopher’s work connects to his Ashanti forefathers.
- Kingsley Thomas was born in 1941. He worked in Kingston as a journalist for the now closed Jamaica Daily News before moving back home to rural Portland. A number of his lyrical paintings and sculptures refer to stories he covered as a journalist.
- Leonard Daley 1930 – 2006. Partly surreal, partly realist, Daley’s images tap into Jamaica’s collective consciousness and history. In 1999, at the opening of Daley’s one-man show at the University of the West Indies, Dr David Boxer declared him to be ‘one of the truly great natural painters of the century.’ Daley was awarded the prestigious Bronze Musgrave Medal in 2002.
- Evadney Cruickshank, born c1950. Evadney started painting after observing her then partner, the artist Sylvester Woods, at work. Her narrative paintings record daily life in her rural community – Pocomania services (an African-based religion), street dances, clearing up after hurricane damage. Her dry sense of humour infuses her work.
- Birth ‘Ras Dizzy’ Livingstone c1932 – 2008. Ras Dizzy first came to public attention in the 1960s as a Rastafarian poet/philosopher selling his writings on the University of the West Indies campus. A remarkable colourist, he portrayed himself in his paintings as a prize-winning boxer, a judge, a horse race jockey. A poetic insight was written on the reverse of each work.
Opening Party on Sunday 15th October 2-5 pm featuring the Koromanti Mento Band. Mento is Jamaica’s folk music and the precursor to ska and reggae. The High Commissioner, His Excellency Mr Seth George Ramocan, will be guest of honour. Jamaican Intuitives is part of the official Jamaica55 celebrations.
Exhibition continues until 26 October.
Highgate Gallery open Tue-Fri 1-5; Sat 11-4; Sun 11-5. Closed Mon.
Join the tropical pop-up dance floor with N6Zumba – the dance-fitness party with a Latin twist! All levels welcome, drop in any time to start feeling the benefits of a healthier and happier lifestyle. Classes run with the Haringey school term and are ladies only – sorry guys!