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what's on - 2008

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Thu 26 Jun
To
Tue 26 Aug
7:30 pm


10:30 pm
Music from the Movies - Reel to Reel Ventnor Theatre Group presents a family show of well known songs, dances and music from the movies, past and present. Performances on 26th, 27th, 28th June at 7.30 and 29th June at 2.30pm. Then through the summer on Tuesday nights (15th 22nd, 29th July and 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th August 2008) From 007 to Ghostbusters there will be something for everyone! The Ventnor Winter Gardens, Pier Street, Ventnor. 01983 856190
Organisation: Ventnor Theatre Group
Sat 05 Jul
To
Sat 05 Jul
7:30 pm


9:30 pm
Piano Recital Piano Recital by Jill Crosslandb Newport Minster (Sts Thomas Church) 01983 559257
Organisation: Friends of Saints Thomas church
Tue 08 Jul
To
Tue 08 Jul
12:30 pm


1:15 pm
Organ recital Organ recital by visiting organists. Bring you lunch and relax and enjoy the music. Newport Minster (Sts Thomas Church) 01983 559257
Organisation: Friends of Saints Thomas church
Sun 13 Jul
To
Sun 13 Jul
10:00 am


3:30 pm
Book, Postcard & Ephemera Fair Small Book, Postcard & Ephemera Fair, with up to 10 dealers. Admission free. The Village Hall High Street Bembridge 01983 520493
Organisation: Book Fairs on the IW
Sat 19 Jul
To
Sat 19 Jul
7:30 pm


11:45 pm
rock n roll dance and band night Rock and Roll on the Isle of Wight A great evenings entertainment Featuring from the mainland; The King Kats, one of the most successful bands on the circuit will be playing on Saturday 19th July, supported by DJ Rockin' Dave. For more information or tickets, contact Shirley on . Ticket price £7.00. St Marys hospital social club 01983 527670
Organisation: isle of wight Rock n Roll
Thu 24 Jul
To
Thu 24 Jul
7:30 pm


IOW Short Film Festival & Competition First Heat First heat of the IOW Film Network short film competition. Come and see a selection of short films made on the IOW/by Island residents. Quay Arts Centre 07812573935
Organisation: IOW Film Network
Tue 29 Jul
To
Tue 29 Jul
2:15 pm


Sandown Carnival Children's Parade Sandown Carnival Children's Parade is one of the biggest on the island featuring children in colourful costumes, floats and bands all parading through the town’s streets. Sandown Town Centre 01983402334
Organisation: Sandown Carnival Association
Wed 30 Jul
To
Wed 30 Jul
7:00 pm


Sandown Carnival Main Parade Sandown Main Carnival Parade is one of the biggest & best on the island featuring hundreds of spectacular costumes, amazing floats and bands parading through the town's streets. Many say it has the best atmosphere of all the islands carnivals!!! Sandown Town Centre 01983402334
Organisation: Sandown Carnival Association
Sat 02 Aug
To
Sat 30 Aug
8:15 pm


The Secret Lives Of Henry and Alice. Two's Company present a comedy by David Tristram. Meet Henry and Alice Smith. Both live in fantasy worlds that seem a million miles apart. Only you and their pet goldfish Orca will ever know the true story! Shanklin Theatre. 01983614314
Organisation: Two's Company
Mon 11 Aug
To
Fri 15 Aug
11:00 am


2:30 pm
Summer School Produce a show in a week & recieve a Graduation Certificate for singing dancing & acting for children aged 7-17yrs Funky pop, lyrical,hip/hop & musical theatre. Performance & Presentation end of cours at Ryde High Theatre Classes held @ Wootton Youth Centre New Rd Wootton, Ryde 07977854214
Organisation: The B & C Academy of Performing Arts
Mon 11 Aug
To
Fri 15 Aug
11:00 am


2:30 pm
Summer School Produce a show in a week & recieve a Graduation Certificate for singing dancing & acting for children aged 7-17yrs Funky pop, lyrical,hip/hop & musical theatre. Performance & Presentation end of course at Ryde High Theatre Classes held @ Wootton Youth Centre New Rd Wootton, Ryde 07977854214
Organisation: The B & C Academy of Performing Arts
Wed 13 Aug
To
Wed 13 Aug
10:00 am


4:00 pm
Outdoor Arts & Crafts A variety of Arts & Crafts to enjoy and buy. Refreshments available Freshwater Library 01983 752377
Organisation: IWC
Wed 27 Aug
To
Wed 27 Aug
9:00 pm


Sandown Carnival Illuminated Parade Sandown Illuminated Carnival Parade is one of the biggest & best on the island featuring, fire, hundreds of spectacular costumes, amazing floats and bands parading through the town's streets, all lit with thousands of colourful lights. Many say it has the best atmosphere of all the islands carnivals!!! Sandown Town Centre 01983402334
Organisation: Sandown Carnival Association
Sat 20 Sep
To
Sat 20 Sep
10:00 am


3:30 pm
Book, Postcard & Ephemera Fair Small Book, Postcard & Ephemera Fair, with up to 8 dealers. Held inside in the Echium Terrace Echium terrace Botanic Garden Undercliff Drive Ventnor 01983 520493
Organisation: Book Fairs on the IW
Sat 27 Sep
To
Sun 28 Sep
10:00 am


5:00 pm
Wine Tasting Festival A chance to sample a variety of wines in the delightful setting of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. The Isle of Wight Steam Railway. 01983 885923
Organisation: Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Sat 11 Oct
To
Sat 11 Oct
7:30 pm


9:30 pm
A Performance by The Bach Choir A Concert by the renowned Bach Choir. Saints Thomas Church 01983 559257
Organisation: Friends of Saints Thomas church
Thu 23 Oct
To
Sat 01 Nov
7:30 pm


10:00 pm
‘Black Widow’, the ghostly thriller by Paul Thain This Edwardian ghostly thriller is ideal entertainment for Halloween season. Performances are from Thursday 23rd to Saturday 25th October & Thursday 30th October to Saturday 1st November starting at 7:30pm. Tickets are £5 & £6 with 3 for the price of 2 on the opening night. Tickets available from the Theatre box office open 11am to 2pm daily (not Sunday) from Friday 17th October. Telephone 01983-295229. Trinity Theatre, Cowes 01983 760955
Organisation: The Tritone Singers
Sat 01 Nov
To
Sat 01 Nov
10:00 am


3:30 pm
Book, Postcard & Ephemera Fair Small Book, Postcard & Ephemera Fair, with up to 10 dealers. Admission 20p. Parish centre Town Lane Newport Isle of Wight 01983 520493
Organisation: Book Fairs on the IW
Wed 05 Nov
To
Wed 05 Nov
6:00 pm


Sandown Carnival Nov 5th Carnival & Celebrations Sandown November 5th Carnival & Celebrations is the only one of its type on the island. It includes a magical parade featuring, fire, lanterns, spectacular costumes, amazing floats and bands parading through the town's streets, all lit with thousands of colourful lights. The parade finishes at the pier with music & food and culminates in a spectacular firework finale from the pier. Simply an amazing night!!! Sandown Town Centre 01983402334
Organisation: Sandown Carnival Association
Sat 27 Dec
To
Sat 27 Dec
10:00 am


3:30 pm
Book, Postcard & Ephemera Fair Small Book, Postcard & Ephemera Fair, with up to 10 dealers. Admission 20p. Parish centre Town Lane Newport Isle of Wight 01983 520493
Organisation: Book Fairs on the IW
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