The Festival of the North East 2013 is almost upon us and offers plenty of things to do in Newcastle up to Northumberland and down to Stockton.
The Festival of the North East 2013 is the first of its kind and intends to bring together a programme of events which involves music, art, museums, literature and theatres. Festival of the North East is a celebration of all that is good about the region by highlighting our creativity and flair.
The Festival of the North East takes place in June 2013 but several events start before then, in late April. Check below for the full listings to see what?s happening near you.
Festival of the North East events are listed below by area and in date order.
Newcastle City Centre and Tyneside
February 1-July 31: Coalfields and Quaysides
A major new exhibition exploring place and regional identity in North East literature
Venue: Newcastle City Library, Monday-Thursday 8.30am-8pm; Friday 8.30am-5.30pm; Saturday 9.30am-5.30pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm
Cost: Free
Information: 0191 277 4100 or information@newcastle.gov.uk
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March 8-September 29: Trailblazers: women in science and technology
A new exhibition exploring the achievements of women in male-dominated industries.
Venue: Discovery Museum, Newcastle Monday-Friday 10am-4pm; Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 2pm-5pm
Cost: Free
Information: 0191 232 6789 www.discoverymuseum.org.uk
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May 27-June 17: Ralph Hedley at St Nicholas Cathedral
A chance to appreciate the artist?s work as a leading craftsman of his day
Venue: St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle 7.30am-6pm
Cost: Free
Information: 0191 232 1939 www.stnicholascathedral.co.uk
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Throughout June: Events @ the Art Galleries
A series of talks, debates and events exploring the visual culture of the North East
Venue: Laing Art Gallery, Hatton Gallery and Shipley Art Gallery Gateshead
Information: Laing 0191 232 7734, Shipley 0191 477 1495, Hatton 0191 222 6059 or www.twmuseums.org.uk
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Throughout June: South Tyneside Summer Festival
Enjoy a summer-long programme of free live music and brass bands at South Shields? seafront
Venue: The Amphitheatre, South Shields. See the website for full listings
Cost: Free
Information: 0191 454 6612 www.visitsouthtyneside.co.uk
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Throughout June: Robert Westall Exhibition
A showcase of original illustrations and manuscripts from Seven Stories? Robert Westall Collection
Venue: Seven Stories National Centre for Children?s Books, Ouseburn, Newcastle Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday and Bank Holidays 10am-4pm
Cost: standard admission charges apply
Information: 0845 271 0777 www.sevenstories.org.uk
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June 1-30: Dear Angel
What would you say if you could talk to the Angel of the North?
Venue: Globe Gallery, Newcastle Wednesday-Saturday 11.30am-5pm
Cost: Free
Information: 0191 597 9278 or www.globegallery.org or www.dearangel.org
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June 1-September 15: Matt Stokes: Give to me the Life I Love
Film installation co-commissioned by Whitechapel Gallery and Laing Art Gallery telling the story of Bangladeshi identity from the perspective of teenagers living in the UK at different moments in time
Venue: Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 2-5pm; closed Mondays except for bank holidays
Cost: Free
Information: 0191 232 7734 or www.laingartgallery.org.uk
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June 1-9: Tales from a Northern Farm
Celebrating the much-loved local children?s author and illustrator Kim Lewis, through sharing her stories in Newcastle Libraries
Venue: Newcastle City Library. June 1 story and crafts, 2-3pm. June 2, 5, 8 and 9 story only, 2-2.30pm
Cost: Free (advance booking required for June 1)
Information: 0191 277 4100 or www.newcastle.go.uk/libraries
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June 1-July 20: TRUE/GRIT: The Projection of the North in Photography & Film
A celebration of northern realism and all its complex beauties
Venue: Side Gallery, Newcastle Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm; Thursday 11am-7pm.
Cost: Free
Information: 0191 232 2208 or www.amber-online.com/sections/side-gallery
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June 2, 4, 11 and 16: TyneIcons Heritage Tours
Hop on a Routemaster bus and take a guided tour of iconic sites in NewcastleGateshead
Venue: Departing from Newcastle Central Station.
Cost: ?15 (advance booking required)
Information: www.tyneidols.com
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June 4: Mining the Institute: The Sinking
A concert of mining songs launches a 20 month project celebrating the contribution made by mining to the region?s cultural renaissance
Venue: The North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers, Newcastle 7.30pm
Cost: ?10/?7.50 (advance booking recommended)
Information: 0191 233 2459 or www.mininginstitute.org.uk
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June 4-6: Northern Spirit?s ?A Wondrous Place?
Is it really grim up north? Four fresh perspectives on four fantastic cities
Venue: Stage 2, Northern Stage, Newcastle 8pm
Cost: ?14.50/?12/?9
Information: 0191 230 5151 or www.northernstage.co.uk
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June 6: True North: Literature & the Region
An evening of discussion and celebration with Lee Hall, Sean O?Brien and Val McDermid, including the premiere of ?Proof?
Venue: Hatton Gallery, Newcastle 7pm
Cost: Free (advance booking necessary)
Information: 0191 222 7619 or www.ncl.ac.uk/ncla
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June 6-30: Returning to the Philosophers? Table
Re-creating a time of wonder and discovery with art exhibitions, events and behind the scenes tours exhibition
Venue: The Lit & Phil Library, Newcastle and Gallery of Wonder, Great North Museum, Newcastle. June 20 The Philosophers? Table ? A Conversation, 7pm; June 26 Mapping the Return ? a poetry and performance event, 7pm.
Cost: Free
Information: www.philosopherstable.org
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June, every Friday: Tower and Tea
Take a rare tour around St Nicholas Cathedral?s famous lantern tower, followed by a spot of afternoon tea
Venue: St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle 1-3pm
Cost: ?10 (advance booking required)
Information: 0191 232 1939 www.stnicholascathedral.co.uk
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June 8-29: The Flight of the Red Kite Exhibition
Photographs mapping the flight of a giant red kite mosaic around iconic North East heritage locations
Venue: South Shields Museum & Art Gallery Monday-Friday 10am-5pm; Saturday 11am-4pm
Cost: Free
Information: 0191 456 8740 or www.twmuseums.org.uk/south-shields
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June 8-9: JMW Turner: North East Skyline
JMW Turner?s atmospheric paintings of North East landmarks are the inspiration for a participatory arts event
Venue: Tynemouth Station 10am-3pm
Cost: Free
Information: www.northtynesideartstudio.org.uk
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June 8: The Lindisfarne Story
Classic songs and the inside story of the band?s rise to fame
Venue: Newcastle City Hall 7.30pm
Cost: ?25/?20/?17.50 (advance booking required)
Information: 0191 277 8030 or www.newcastlecityhall.org or www.lindisfarne.co.uk
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June 8-9: Victoria Tunnel: Guided tour
Take a guided tour under the streets of Newcastle to experience the city?s hidden heritage
Venue: Victoria Tunnel, Newcastle 10am and 1pm
Cost: ?4/?2/free/low wage ?3 if requested in advance (advance booking required)
Information: 0191 261 6596 or www.ouseburntrust.org.uk
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June: Make the Most of your Coast Festival: The Leas, A Special Coast
A fun festival celebrating life on the coast
Venue: Souter Lighthouse and The Leas; June 9 festival, 11am-4pm; June 12 walk, 6.30-8pm (advance booking required)
Cost: Free but a small charge for some activities
Information: 0191 5290 909 or www.nationaltrust.org.uk/souterlighthouseandtheleas
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June 9-14: ICMuS Summer Festival
A week-long celebration of new music composed in the last 12 months by students, staff and friends
Venue: King?s Hall, Newcastle University 1pm and 7.30pm
Cost: event ?7/?5/?3, festival ?20/?15/?9
Information: info@icmusmusicfestival.co.uk
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June: My Tyneside
Food meets art in this celebration of the glorious places, people and produce of Tyneside
Venue:? Crisis Skylight Caf?, Newcastle June 10-13 food events, 8am-3pm; June 14 exhibition opening, 5.30-7.30pm; June 14-30 exhibition; June 15 celebration dinner 7pm.
Cost: Free but normal cafe prices apply). Advance booking required for dinner and RSVP for opening
Information: 0191 269 9399 or www.crisis.org.uk
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June 11: Coal Encounters
An engaging programme of digitally manipulated archive films about the region?s coalmining heritage
Venue: North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers, Newcastle 7.30pm
Cost: ?5/?3
Information: 0191 233 2459 or www.wegottickets.com/event/210910
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June 15: Concert given by Janet Bennett, Harpist and Singer
Renowned harpist and singer performs a programme of classical, popular and traditional music and songs
Venue: St Gabriel?s Parish Church, Heaton 7.30pm
Cost: ?8/?6 (advance booking recommended)
Information: 0191 265 5843? or webb.gabriel@talk21.com
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June 15: MINT
A ?mint? showcase of anything from dance and film to parkour and circus for young people
Venue: The Parks Sports Centre, North Shields 1-4pm
Cost: ?3 (advance booking recommended)
Information: 0191 643 7442 or catherine.scott@northtyneside.gov.uk
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June 15: Northern Stage Annual Family Day
Family fun exploring the theatre with a special Festival of the North East twist
Venue: Northern Stage, Newcastle from 12pm
Cost: Free/small charge for some activities
Information: 0191 230 5151 or www.northernstage.co.uk
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June 16 and 23: How to be a Hero Performance/Archeosoup
Learn how to be a hero the hard way in Seven Stories Viking school
Venue: Seven Stories, National Centre for Children?s Books, Newcastle; June 16 Archeosoup, 10am-4pm; June 23 How to be a Hero, 11am
Cost: standard admission applies/How to be a Hero ?3 (advance booking required)
Information: 0845 271 0777 or www.sevenstories.org.uk
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June: 17, 19-20 and 24-26: Beneath the Boards
Take a tour around the Tyne Theatre and watch history come to life before your eyes
Venue: Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre, Newcastle 6pm/8pm
Cost: ?8/?5
Information: 0844 493 9999 or www.millvolvotheatre.co.uk
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June 18-22: Bones by Peter Straughan
What do you do when you inadvertently kidnap one of the Kray twins and his psychotic brother comes looking for him?
Venue: People?s Theatre, Newcastle, 7.30pm
Cost: ?11/?9.50
Information: 0191 265 5020 or www.peoplestheatre.co.uk
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June: Guts by Peter Dillon
A site-specific, multi-media production which explores the battle between social need and the power of capital
Venue: North of England Institute of Mining and
Mechanical Engineers, Newcastle June 19-22/24-25/27-29 7pm; June 22 and 27 2pm
Cost: ?10/?6 (advance booking recommended)
Information: 0191 233 2459 or www.northumbria.ac.uk/guts
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June 19: The Answer to Everything
Film is integrated with live performance in Streetwise Opera?s exciting new production
Venue: Tyneside Cinema, Newcastle 6.30pm
Cost: ?14/?12/?10 (advance booking recommended)
Information: 0845 217 9909 www.tynesidecinema.co.uk
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June 21: Northumbrian Ranters in Concert
A concert by the hugely popular Northumbrian Ranters
Venue: St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle 7pm
Cost: ?10/?5
Information: 0191 232 1939 or www.stnicholascathedral.co.uk
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June 22: Create Choral
A creation of new choral repertoire deriving from the folk music of the North East
Venue: The Great Hall, Discovery Museum, Newcastle 7pm
Cost: ?7/?5 (advance booking required)
Information: 0191 443 4661
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June 22: Foghorn Requiem
Stand on the cliff-tops at Souter and witness a large-scale and extraordinary performance out at sea
Venue: Souter Lighthouse & The Leas
Cost: Free
Information: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/souter-lighthouse-and-the-leas
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June 22: The Art of Biography: Mark Akenside and John Martin: a Northern View and National Perspectives, lecture by Dr Barbara Morden
Cultural historian Barbara Morden presents an exploration into biography writing, featuring two locally born and internationally famous artists
Venue: St Gabriel?s Parish Church, Heaton, 7pm
Cost: ?5 (advance booking recommended)
Information: 0191 265 5843 or webb.gabriel@talk21.com
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June 22-23: Creative Ouseburn and Mushroom Works ?Be Creative!?
Follow the trail through the Ouseburn Valley for a hands-on creative experience
Venue: Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle 10am-5pm (contact venues for individual times); exhibition preview June 21 6-8pm
Cost: Free
Information: www.creativeouseburn.wordpress.com or www.mushroomworks.com
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June 22-23: Ouseburn Quest
Join the Ouseburn Quest and take a tour of this vibrant area of Newcastle to discover its colourful past and creative future
Venue: Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle
Cost: Free
Information: Trail map available from various venues
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June 27: Searching for the City of Sanctuary
A powerful, uplifting performance inspired by an imaginative manifesto created by people living outside our community
Venue: St John the Baptist Church Grainger Street Newcastle 7.30pm
Cost: Free/pay what you can afford donations welcome (advance booking recommended)
Information: events@tcuk.org or www.thecyrenians.org
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June and July: Tyne
A new play in which stories, music, film and images map the epic history, atmosphere and soul of this mighty river.
Venue: Live Theatre Newcastle June 27-29 7.30pm; June 29 Matinee at 2.30pm (performances until 20 July); June 29 pre-show talk and book signing with Michael Chaplin, Max Roberts and Lee Hall at 5.30pm
Cost: ?10-?22/?5-?15 (advance booking required)
Information: 0191 232 1232 or www.live.org.uk
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June 28: The GB Project
An epic tale told on an intimate scale exploring the life of North East adventurer Gertrude Bell
Venue: Stage 2, Northern Stage, Newcastle 8pm
Cost: ?7/?5 (advance booking recommended)
Information: 0191 230 5151 or www.northernstage.co.uk
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June 28-30: Heritage Skills Festival
A chance to try your hand at a wide range of heritage skills with the professionals
Venue: Tynemouth Station 10am-4pm
Cost: Free
Information: www.tynemouthmarkets.com
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June 29: Windy Gyle Folk Band
Old and new music in the traditional north Northumbrian style
Venue: St Gabriel?s Parish Church, Heaton 7.30pm
Cost: ?6/?5 (advance booking recommended)
Information: 0191 265 5843 or webb.gabriel@talk21.com
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June 29: All Kinds of Evil
A new Gothic fairytale told in Film Noir style with an improvised jazz soundtrack
Venue: Star & Shadow Cinema 8pm
Cost: ?8/?6
Information: info@starandshadow.org.uk or www.dawnfurness.co.uk
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Gateshead
February-October: Angel 15
A series of events to mark 15 years of the Angel of the North
Venue: June 3 ? Public Art in Gateshead, Gateshead Central Library, 6-8pm
June 16 Angel 15 Celebration Day, Angel of the North sculpture site and car park, 11am-4pm.
Cost: ?3-?5/some events free (advance booking recommended)
Information: 0191 433 6965 or www.gateshead.gov.uk/whatson 0191 433 4699 for information on Celebration Day
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March 16-December 21: Ralph Hedley: Painting the North East
A fascinating new exhibition of paintings from famed 19th Century North East artist Ralph Hedley
Venue: Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
Cost: Free
Information: 0191 477 1495 or www.shipleyartgallery.org.uk
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June 1-August 17: Book Art
Books are inspirational and spark our imagination. Exhibitions, performances and events showcasing artists inspired by the book.
Venue: Various events throughout Gateshead. Visit the
website for full listings.
June 1: The Human Library and the opening of Novel, Gateshead Central Library, 10am-12.30pm.
Throughout June: Book Art Residencies, Crawcrook Library, Leam Lane Library, Central Library and Mobile Library, Gateshead
Cost: Some events free/workshops ?5-?20. Advanced booking recommended.
Information: 0191 433 6965 or www.gateshead.gov.uk/whatson
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Weekends throughout June: The End Of The Line
Climb aboard a train carriage at Tanfield and travel back through time. An animated family adventure
Venue: Tanfield Railway, Gateshead; see Tanfield website for times and details
Cost: Free
Information: 0845 463 4938 or info@tanfield-railway.co.uk, hello@arcusstudios.co.uk, www.tanfield-railway.co.uk
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June: ISIS Arts presents ?On The Precipice? in The Big M
An intriguing programme of immersive film installations, all screened in an inflatable, mobile exhibition space
Venue: June 7 Saltwell Park, Gateshead, 3-5pm, June 8 11am-5pm; June 15-6 The Links, Whitley Bay, 11am-5pm
Cost: Free
Information: www.isisarts.org.uk
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June 8: Lay Down Your Ghosts, Journeys Through The North East
Part of PLACE. A performance investigating the journeys we take and the places we find along the way
Venue: Saltwell Towers, Gateshead. 11am-5pm
Cost: Free
Information: See Festival of the North East 2013 website, www.festivalne.com
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June 14 and 23: Taste of the North East Supper
Get a true flavour of the North East with a feast of local culinary specialities
Venue: The Barbour Room, The Sage Gateshead 5.30pm for 6pm start.
Cost: ?20
Information: 0191 443 4661 or www.thesagegateshead.org
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June 14-15: BALTIC Artists? Book Fair
A two-day event showcasing books from national and regional artists
Venue: BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead 10am-6pm. June 14 adult calligraphy workshop, 10am-12noon. June 14 adult bookbinding workshop, 2-4pm.
Cost: Free entry/workshops ?27/?22 (advance booking required)
Information: 0191 478 1810 or www.balticmill.com/artistevents
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June 14: Kathryn Tickell?s One Night in Gateshead
Specially created for the festival, this multi-media event tracks a personal journey through North East traditions past, present and future
Venue: Hall One, The Sage Gateshead performance 7.30pm, pre-concert film 6.30pm
Cost: ?16.50/?14
Information: 0191 443 4661 or www.thesagegateshead.org
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June 16: Massed North East Brass Bands
A celebration of the North East of England?s leading brass bands
Venue: Hall One, The Sage Gateshead 2pm
Cost: ?14.50/concessions available
Information: 0191 443 4661 or www.thesagegateshead.org
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June 19-27, 20-27: REVEAL: Design and Arts
A hotbed of exciting art and design talent is on show as graduating students take centre stage
Venue: June 19-27 REVEAL: Arts, Gallery North & Baltic 39, Monday-Friday 10am-4pm; June 20-27 REVEAL: Design, Design Building, Monday-Friday 10am-4pm Northumbria University, Newcastle
Cost: Free
Information: www.northumbria.ac.uk/reveal
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June 19: Something Concrete and Modern?
An evening of discussion celebrating the region?s architecture and art
Venue: BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art 6.30-8.30pm
Cost: Free (advance booking required)
Information: events@balticmill.com or www.balticmill.com
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June 21-September 22 Heather Phillipson: Walking Video Tour
Let an online video, playable on smartphones, guide you on an unpredictable walk through Newcastle
Venue: Starting at BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead
Cost: Free
Information: 0191 478 1810 or www.balticmill.com
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June 21: Lanterns on the Lake
Painting beautiful vistas with an eclectic palette of instruments, this Newcastle sextet present a compelling sonic drama
Venue: The Sage Gateshead 7.30pm
Cost: ?12.50
Information: 0191 443 4661 or www.thesagegateshead.org
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June 23: Northumbrian Minstrelsy Concert
A feast of local traditional ballads, songs and small pipe tunes in this celebratory evening
Venue: Hall Two, The Sage Gateshead 8pm
Cost: ?14/?12
Information: 0191 443 4661 or www.thesagegateshead.org
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June 25: North East Jazz Celebration
A celebration of the jazz scene in the North East
Venue: Hall Two, The Sage Gateshead. 8pm
Tickets: ?13.50/?11.50
Information: 0191 443 4661 or www.thesagegateshead.org
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June 26: Frozen by Sight, Paul Smith and Peter Brewis, and Barographic by Ed Carter
Two-part concert featuring a collaboration between Max?mo Park?s Paul Smith and Field Music?s Peter Brewis, plus a site-specific composition by Ed Carter
Venue: Hall Two, The Sage Gateshead 8pm
Cost: ?10 (advance booking recommended)
Information: 0191 443 4661 or www.thesagegateshead.org
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Teesside
March 8-June 6: Mima Dreamers
A takeover of the first floor gallery by a group of young people passionate about art
Venue: Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4.30pm; Thursday open until 7pm; Sunday 12noon-4pm
Cost: Free
Information: 01642 726 720 or www.visitmima.com
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March 16 onwards: The Colourful Threads of Ormesby Hall
A creative exploration with local artist Rachel Powell, revealing the hidden stories of Ormesby Hall
Venue: Ormesby Hall, Ladgate Lane TS3 0SR. June 8-9: launch of first piece. Weekends and bank holidays 1.30-5pm
Cost: ?6/?3.50/free/?15.50 family
Information: 01642 324 188 or www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ormesby-hall
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April 20-June 30: Kirkleatham Museum Exhibition and Events
Part of Riveting Stuff. Exhibitions and events celebrating the works of artist Len Tabner and photographer Ian Macdonald
Venue: Kirkleatham Museum, Redcar Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
June 1-2 Changing Times, a talk by Ian Macdonald 1.30pm
June-December Len Tabner Exhibition
June 1-2 Saltburn Arts Fair.
Cost: Free
Information: 01642 497 500 or www.saltburnartsfair.co.uk or www.visitredcarandcleveland.co.uk
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May 31-June 2: Riveting Stuff
Fascinating talks, intriguing models and dramatic activities will illuminate 200 years of world-beating engineering innovation
Venue: Tees Barrage International White Water Centre; May 31 Education and Careers Day, 10am-5pm; June? 1 10am-5pm; June 2 11am-5pm
Cost: Free
Information: 01642 678 000 www.tbiwwc.com
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June 1-2: Looka? Teesside
From art to music, fashion to digital, design to drama this event celebrates creativity on Teesside.
Venue: Stockton on Tees High Street and surrounding areas; June 1 10am-8pm with music until 10pm, June 2 10am-6pm
Cost: Free
Information: 07811 451 710 or www.lookateesside.co.uk
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June 2: One Fine Day
Tees Music Alliance presents this mini-festival featuring some of the North East?s finest rock and pop music
Venue: The Georgian Theatre & The Green Room, Stockton-on-Tees 2-10pm
Cost: ?5
Information: 01642 606 525 or www.georgiantheatre.co.uk
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June 15-16: Saltburn Artists? Project Open Studio event and exhibition
Resident artists and makers open their studios for an inspirational weekend
Venue: Saltburn Artists? Studios, Saltburn-by-the-Sea
Information: 01287 626 060 or www.saltburnartistsprojects.org.uk
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June 15: Salamander
A cultural spectacle set in the industrialised heartland of Redcar
Venue: Sports and Social Centre, Redcar 11am-6pm
Cost: Free
Information: 01642 486 691 or www.corusclub.co.uk
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June 18: Richard Grainger ?Town in Time? ? The Show
Richard Grainger, acclaimed songwriter, is joined by an array of musicians in this epic celebration of Middlesbrough?s history
Venue: Middlesbrough Town Hall 7.30pm
Cost: ?8/?7 (advance booking recommended)
Information: 01642 729 729 or www.middlesbroughtownhallonline.co.uk
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June 21: Violence (work in progress)
Part of PLACE. An unflinching investigation into the ways that violence projects itself into our world
Venue: ARC, Stockton Arts Centre 5.30pm
Cost: Free (ticketed)
Information: 01642 525 199 or www.arconline.co.uk
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June 30: The Easterly
Part of PLACE. A vivid explosion of stories and songs, shared on a walk down to Saltburn beach
Venue: Saltburn Arts, Saltburn-by-the-Sea 6pm
Cost: ?6/?4 (advance booking required)
Information: 01287 624 997 or www.saltburnarts.co.uk
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Northumberland
March 23-June 30: Outside In: North East
A look at work from artists who normally have little access to the art world
Venue: Woodhorn Museum and Archive, Ashington Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
Cost: Free but ?3 parking
Information: 01670 624 455 or www.experiencewoodhorn.com
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May 18-June 1 Amble Puffin Festival
Nature walks, bird watching, music and crafts ? celebrate everything Puffin in Amble
Venue: Amble
Information: www.visitnorthumberland.com or www.facebook.com/AmbleActionGroup
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June 15-July 28: Kielder, Tim Knowles Forest Walk Exhibition
Part of WALK ON: Art Walking Northumberland Exhibition which traces the meandering routes of the artist through the forest
Venue: Kielder Castle, Northumberland 10am-6pm
Cost: Free/charge applicable for walk (advanced booking required for walk)
Information: 01434 240 822 www.varc.org.uk
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Weekends throughout June: Art Tour: Network Artists Open Studios
Take a tour of the diverse range of visual artwork created by members of the Network Artists
Venue: Various venues and open studios in Northumberland 11am-5pm ? visit website for full listings.
Cost: Free but charges for some activities
Information: www.networkartists.org.uk
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June 1-29: It?s a Big River
From Northumberland to Tynemouth, this exhibition of paintings depicts different views of the River Tyne
Venue: Alan Reed Studio & Gallery, Ponteland Tuesday-Saturday 9.30am-5pm
Cost: Free
Information: 01661 871 800 or www.alanreed.com
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June 1: Evening of Railway Films
All aboard for an evening of railway films from the 50s and 60s
Venue: St Mary?s Church Hall, Ponteland 7.30pm
Cost: Free
Information: 01661 822 140 or www.pontelandstmary.co.uk
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June 1: Spindlestone in Concert ? The Laidley Worm Writhes Again
North East folk trio?s 40th anniversary concert
Venue: Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum 7.30-9.30pm
Cost: ?7 (advance booking recommended)
Information: 01670 623 455
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June 8-9 Emily Davison and Women of Morpeth Exhibition
Fascinating look at the life and times of women at the turn of the century, including Morpeth?s famous suffragette
Venue: Morpeth Town Hall 9.30am-5pm
Cost: Free
Information: www.emilyinspires.co.uk
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June 8: Northumberland Miners? Picnic
A family fun day out, jam-packed with things to see and do
Venue: Woodhorn Museum and Archive, Ashington 10am-5pm
Cost: Free but ?3 parking
Information: www.experiencewoodhorn.com
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June 11-November 3: Building Dreams: Contemporary Artworks
Three new artworks are unveiled to mark Cragside?s 150th anniversary
Venue: Cragside, Northumberland Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm and open Mondays during school holidays and bank holidays
Cost: ?15.20/?7.60/?11.50 party/?37.90 family/free to National Trust members
Information: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cragside
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June 13-22: Emily Inspires!
Celebrations and exhibition to mark the centenary of the death of this famous suffragette
June 13-16 Centennial Weekend, various events throughout Morpeth; June 14-15/18-22 To Freedom?s Cause, various venues.
Information: www.emilyinspires.co.uk
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June 15: The Bellingham Rural Crafts and Gift Fair
Local craftspeople demonstrate forgotten arts in this family-friendly event
Venue: Bellingham Heritage Centre Car Park from 11am
Cost: includes entry to the museum ?5/?2.50/?10 family
Information: 01434 221 151
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June 19: Cragside Debate
A debate comparing and contrasting William Armstrong?s inventions with energy innovators today
Venue: Cragside 7-9pm
Cost: ?5/?1 (advance booking required)
Information: 01669 620 333 or www.greatnorthfestival.com
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June 21: Dan Snow ? Battle Castles: 500 years of knight and siege warfare
Five hundred years of knight and siege warfare is brought to life by TV historian Dan Snow
Venue: Alnwick Playhouse 7.30pm
Cost: ?10/?8 (advance booking required)
Information: 01665 510 785 or www.alnwickplayhouse.co.uk
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June 21: Midsummer?s Evening Picnic
Take a picnic and experience the longest day of the year in the company of some historic characters
Venue: Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens 7-9.30pm
Cost: ?7.90/?7.10/?4.70/?20.50 family/free to English Heritage members
Information: 01661 881 636 www.english-heritage.org.uk/belsay
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June 21-22: Heavy Plant Crossing
WALK ON: Art Walking Northumberland. Join artist Julia Barton on a plant-finding expedition with a difference
Venue: Wallington, Cambo 11am-3pm
Cost: Free
Information: 01670 773 600 or www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wallington
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June 21-September 21: Puffing Billy 200 Festival
Celebrate the momentous 200th anniversary of the use of the first commercial adhesion steam engine
Venue: Wylam Railway Museum. Visit the website for more information
Information: 01661 852 174 or www.visitnorthumberland.com
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June 22-September 15: Catherine Yass, High Wire
WALK ON: Art Walking Northumberland, Multi-channel video installation by acclaimed British artist Catherine Yass
Venue: The Berwick Gymnasium Wednesday-Sunday 11am-5pm
Cost: Free
Information: 01289 330 999 or www.maltingsberwick.co.uk/bva
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June 28-July 7: Gospels on the Grass
A magnificent piece of land art in the serenity of these intimate and sacred ruins
Venue: Lindisfarne Priory 10am-6pm
Cost: ?5.20/?4.70/?3.10/free to English Heritage members
Information: 01289 389 200 or www.english-heritage.org.uk/lindisfarne
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June 29: ?A Lindisfarne Gospel? ? The Alistair Anderson Band
New music, in the Northumbrian tradition, to celebrate The Lindisfarne Gospels
Venue: St Mary?s Church, Holy Island 2pm and 4pm
Cost: ?10/?8 (advance booking recommended)
Information: 01289 330 999 or www.maltingsberwick.co.uk
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Wall
Part of PLACE. A free-form game experience
set in a modern Britain occupied by the
Roman Empire
29 June Hadrian?s Wall. 1pm / 4pm
Tickets: ?5 (adv booking required)
T: 01665 510 785 www.alnwickplayhouse.co.uk
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June 29: Wall
Part of PLACE. A free-form game experience set in a modern Britain occupied by the Roman Empire
Venue: Hadrian?s Wall 1pm and 4pm
Cost: ?5 (advance booking required)
Information: 01665 510 785 or www.alnwickplayhouse.co.uk
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June 29-30: Blyth Renewables Festival 2013
Visit a Tall Ship, enjoy family-themed activities and explore the fascinating world of renewable energy
Venue: Blyth Quayside
Information: www.blythrenewablesfestival.org.uk
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June 30: Tradition in their Hands
Young musicians perform across Lindisfarne to maintain the living tradition of folk music
Venue: Holy Island of Lindisfarne from 1pm
Cost: Free
Information: www.festivalne.com
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County Durham
April 27-October 6 Jeremiah Dixon: Scientist, Surveyor and Stargazer
The story of one of County Durham?s most talented but little-known scientists
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle 10am-5pm
Cost: ?9/?8/?12 six-month pass
Information: 01833 690 606 or www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk
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May 4-December 31 The Building of The Bowes Museum
Display of documents, photographs and objects describing the building of this remarkable museum
Venue: The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle 10am-5pm
Cost: ?9/?8/?12 six-month pass
Information: 01833 690 606 or www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk
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May 7-June 9: Cleveland Photographic Collection
Part of Riveting Stuff. A photographic exhibition celebrating the North East?s bridge-building heritage
Venue: Head of Steam, Darlington Railway Museum Tuesday-Sunday 10am-4pm
Cost: Standard museum entry applies ? ?4.95/?3.75/?3/free
Information: 01325 460 532 or www.darlington.gov.uk/Leisure/headofsteam
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May 14-June 6: William Gray Shipyards Exhibition
Part of Riveting Stuff. A fascinating exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of the closure of Gray?s shipyard in Hartlepool
Venue: Hartlepool Central Library Monday-Friday 10am-6pm; Saturdays 10am-2pm
Cost: Free
Information: 01429 242 909 www.hartlepool.gov.uk/libraries
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May 31-June 2: Engineering: Stockton to Darlington Railway
Part of Riveting Stuff. Get stuck in and help artist Yvonne Preston re-create Locomotion No. 1 from recycled materials
Venue: Head of Steam, Darlington Railway Museum Friday 10am-3pm; Saturday-Sunday 10am-3.30pm
Cost: Standard admission charges apply ?4.95/?3.75/?3/free
Information: www.darlington.gov.uk/Leisure/headofsteam
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May 31-July 6: Shipbuilding in Hartlepool
Part of Riveting Stuff. Explore the story of shipbuilding in Hartlepool at this pop-up exhibition
Venue: PSS Wingfield Castle, Hartlepool 10am-5pm
Cost: Free
Information: www.hartlepoolsmaritimeexperience.com
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June 1-30: View Point
A video installation created in collaboration with young people telling a 24-hour story of a tower block in an imaginary cityscape
Venue: The DLI Museum and Durham Art Gallery, 10am-5pm.
Cost: ?3.60/?2.60/?1.60/free/?9.30 family
Information: 0191 384 2214 www.durham.gov.uk
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June 1-9: A Celebration of Early Railways
Between 1800 and 1830 a small group of North East businessmen and engineers created the modern railway
Venue: Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon. For full listings visit the website
Cost: Free? but charges apply for steam train rides and guided walks
Information: 01388 777 999 or www.nrm.org.uk/locomotion
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June 2: Bandstand Unplugged
Relax in the park and enjoy live music as the bandstand sparks to life
Venue: Ward Jackson Park, Hartlepool 1-4pm
Cost: Free
Information: www.whatshappeninghartlepool.com
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June 6: Hartlepool History Then & Now Roadshow
Part of Riveting Stuff. Jump on board the paddle steamer Wingfield Castle for the last of six history roadshows
Venue: Museum of Hartlepool ? PSS Wingfield Castle 10am-2pm
Cost: Free
Information: www.hhtandn.org
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June 8-9: Celebration of Transport
An action-packed, family-friendly weekend celebrating transport in the North East through the ages
Venue: Beamish, The Living Museum of the North 10am-5pm
Cost: ?17.50/?13/?10/free/?46 family ticket (two plus two)
Information: 0191 370 4000 or www.beamish.org.uk
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June 15-16: The Sound of Steel
Exhibitions, family fun and music celebrate the heritage of the Iron Company and the return of the Lindisfarne Gospels
Venue: Blackhill and Consett Park, Blackhill 11am-4pm
Cost: Free/small charge for some activities
Information: 01207 218 019 or www.leisureworks.net
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June 22-23, 29-30: The Bonny Moorhen
Set against the dramatic backdrop of Weardale, this promenade performance tells a true story from 1818
Venue: The North of England Lead Mining Museum, Killhope 4pm
Cost: ?5/?3/?10 family (advance booking recommended)
Information: 01388 527 774 or www.wegottickets.com/bonnymoorhen
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June 23 and 30: Follow the River
An experimental musical representation of the River Wear, using voices and found sounds, including those of the river itself
Venue: The North of England Lead Mining Museum, Killhope 1.30pm
Cost: Free on entry to the museum
Information: 01388 537 505 or www.killhope.org.uk
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Sunderland
April 27-November 3 Made in Sunderland
A celebration of the people and companies from Sunderland that have helped shape the world we live in
Venue: Monkwearmouth Station Museum Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 2pm-5pm
Cost: Free
Information: 0191 567 7075 or www.monkwearmouthstationmuseum.org.uk
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June: From Cave to Cathedral
Inspired by the sacred, East Durham Artists Network shows new work across four venues in Sunderland
Venue: Gospel Stories: Sunderland Minster, daily 9am-3pm.
From Cave to Cathedral: St Michaels and All Angels Church, Houghton Le Spring, daily 11am-1pm
The Creative Mind: St Andrew?s Church, Roker Monday-Friday 9am-1pm
Hearts and Minds ? The work of Barrie West and Angela Sandwith: Shahs Buffet, Sunderland, Wednesday-Saturday 2-4pm
Cost: Free
Information: Sunderland 0191 565 4066, Houghton Le Spring 0191 512 1769, Roker 0191 516 0135 or www.sunderlandminster.org.uk www.stmichaels-his.org.uk or www.parishofmonkwearmouth.co.uk
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June: Local Art Exhibition
An exhibition of paintings by art groups telling the story of Sunderland
Venue: City Library & Arts Centre, Sunderland
Cost: Free
Information: 0191 561 1235
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June 1-July 28: Community in Clay
New work created by local communities displayed alongside an outstanding collection of Sunderland pottery
Venue: Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 2-5pm
Cost: Free
Information: 0191 553 2323 or www.sunderlandmuseum.org.uk
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June 1-August 31: WALK ON: 40 Years of Art-Walking
An exhibition which brings together 40 years of artworks that have been made through undertaking a walk
Venue: Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art, Sunderland Monday-Friday 9.30am-5pm; Monday and Wednesday close at 7.30pm; Saturday 9.30am-4pm
Cost: Free
Information: 0191 561 1235 www.ngca.co.uk
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June 1: The Big Mix
Young artists take over The Galleries to the surprise and delight of shoppers
Venue: Arts Centre Washington at The Galleries Shopping Centre 11am-4pm
Cost: Free
Information: 0191 219 3455 or www.artscentrewashington.co.uk
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June 8: Codex Amiatinus Lecture
Fascinating talk on the story of the 8th Century Saxon bible, the Codex Amiatinus
Venue: St Peter?s Church, Sunderland 11am-12 noon
Cost: Free
Information: 0191 561 1235
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June 8: Know Your Place
Part of PLACE. A game where status is everything. Know your place, and move accordingly. Social climbing is unacceptable
Venue: University Quad, City Campus, University of Sunderland 1-4pm
Cost: Free (advance booking required)
Information: www.sunderlandsu.co.uk
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June 15: Washington F Pit
A celebration of the mining heritage of the Washington area through poetry and music
Venue: Washington ?F? Pit, Washington 1.30-3.30pm
Cost: Free (advance booking necessary)
Information: 0191 561 8407 or www.twmuseums.org.uk/washington
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June 15: British Choral Music
A captivating concert of British choral music, which features repertoire from the region
Venue: Washington Old Hall and Holy Trinity 7pm
Cost: ?8/?5/free
Information: www.newcastlebachchoir.org.uk
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June 22: Singing Histories
Sing along at a series of community art events at Sunderland libraries
Venue: City Library and Arts Centre, Sunderland 10.30-11.30am; Bunnyhill Library Sunderland 2-3pm
Cost: Free (advance booking required)
Information: City Library 0191 561 1235/Bunnyhill Library 0191 561 8103
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June 29-30: National Glass Centre Opening Weekend
New look centre opens its doors with a family friendly programme of events, celebrating glass in all its forms
Venue: National Glass Centre, Sunderland
Cost: Free
Information: 0191 515 5555 or www.nationalglasscentre.com
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June 28-September 29: Grayson Perry: The Vanity of Small Differences
Six contemporary tapestries which tell the story of class mobility in today?s Britain
Venue: Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm/Sunday 2pm-5pm
Cost: Free
Information: 0191 553 2323 or www.sunderlandmuseum.org.uk
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General
Throughout June: A History of the North East in 100 Places
Explore the region?s creativity and innovation through a history of the North East in 100 places
Venue: Various venues ? visit the website for full listings
Cost: Individual venue charges may apply
Information: www.100PlaceNE.co.uk
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Throughout June: Summer Sessions
A series of one-off musical happenings taking place in pubs throughout the region
Venue: See the website for full listings
Cost: Free
Information: www.festivalNE.com/summer-sessions
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Throughout June: A History of the North East in 100 Objects
100 objects that capture some of the defining moments of the region?s creativity and innovation
Venue: Museums and galleries throughout the North East. For full listings visit the website.
Cost: Individual venue charges apply
Information: www.100objectsNE.co.uk
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June: Drawn Together: Making Art in Historic Buildings
Hexham Abbey and Auckland Castle provide the inspiration for four weekends of family art activities
Venue: June 1, 2, 8 and 9 Auckland Castle 10.30am-4pm.
June 22, 23, 29 and 30 Hexham Abbey 9.30am-5pm
Cost: Hexham free; Auckland ?8/?6/?4/?20 family
Information: www.aucklandcastle.org or www.hexhamabbey.org.uk
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June: The Unfolding Sky: Turner in the North
Vibrant dance and music combine to re-imagine Northumberland countryside paintings by the great artist, JMW Turner
Venue: June 1 Bamburgh Castle; June 8 Lindisfarne Priory; June 13 Tynemouth Priory; June 14 Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle; June 15 Warkworth Castle; June 20 Dance City Newcastle; June 22 Bedes World, Jarrow. Outdoor performances 7pm, walks and talks from 6pm, Dance City performance 7.30pm
Cost: ?12/?10 (advance booking required)
Information: www.dorafrankeldance.co.uk
www.dancecity.co.uk
www.bamburghcastle.com
www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk
www.bedesworld.co.uk
www.northtyneside.gov.uk
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June: Any Good Thing
?Bolt the doors, pin the windows, draw nearer to the fire. Now, we shall begin??
Venue: June 7 Theatre Royal Studio, Newcastle, 7.45pm; June 8 Beamish Museum, 1-4pm and 7pm; June 9 St Thomas Church Hall, Stanhope 7pm.
Cost: Newcastle ?8.50/?6.50; Beamish standard admission, special price for evening performance; Stanhope ?7/?5/?15 family
Information: www.theatreroyal.co.uk
www.beamishmuseum.org.uk
www.backscratchtheatre.wordpress.com
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June 13-15: The Unthanks on the Tyne, Wear and Tees: Songs from the Shipyards Trilogy
A beautiful and powerful audiovisual work tracing the story of the shipyards
Venue: June 13 Sunderland Minster, 9:30pm; June 14 Preston Park Museum, 7.45pm/9.30pm; June 15 The Customs House, South Shields, 8pm
Cost: ?15/?14 (advance booking advised)
Information: www.the-unthanks.com
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June 17 onwards: Northern Sinfonia String Quartet and Northumbrian Pipes
An unusual and engaging combination of instruments perform a varied repertoire of old and new music
Venue: Various
Information: www.festivalne.com
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June 22, 26 and 29: Daniel Bye presents Story Hunt
A kind of treasure hunt meets walking tour around three towns unveils some surprising facts
Venue: Gateshead June 22, Stockton June 26, Berwick June 29 11am/12.30pm/2.30pm/4pm/6pm/7.30pm
Cost: ?5 (advance booking recommended)
Information: Gateshead 0191 433 6965, Stockton 01642 525 199, Berwick 01289 330 999 or www.gateshead.gov.uk/whatson www.arconline.co.uk or www.maltingsberwick.co.uk
Source: http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/find-things-to-do/festival-north-east-2013-events-2993327
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