What’s on in York: When All is Quiet – Kaiser Chiefs in Conversation with York Art Gallery

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York Art Gallery :

Fri 14 Dec –  Sun 10 Mar :

10.00am – 5.00pm :

Admission prices

Kaiser Chiefs explore the boundaries between art and music this winter in a unique and experimental exhibition at York Art Gallery.

Using their position as pop musicians as a starting point, Kaiser Chiefs have selected exciting international loans, matched paintings with a “set list” of songs and created a  “Silent Gig” which uses light, colour, and lyrics to offer visitors a reconfigured experience of a live music show.

The band invite you to join them in exploring the edges between music, art, creation and performance.

For more information please visit our website.

Admission

YMT Card Holder                                         FREE

Adult (with 10% Gift Aid Donation)            £7.50

Adult (without donation)                           £6.81

Child (16 and under)*                                FREE with a paying adult

Access Day Ticket**                                    £4.00

With a YorkCard                                          20% off day tickets

What’s on in York: Finding the Words – York Stanza Christmas Showcase

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York Explore Library 

Thu 13 Dec :

6.45pm – 7.45pm :

Free

Poets from the York Stanza strut their stuff.

Started eight years ago by Carole Bromley, the York Stanza (part of a network of local groups under the umbrella of the Poetry Society) now has sixty members who between them have carried off most of the country’s poetry prizes.

A range of poets will read and perform their work. Readers will include Carole Bromley, Richard Carpenter, Phil Connolly, Mary Ann Dearlove, Nick Boreham, Jenny Hill, Andy Humphrey,  Nairn Kennedy, Patrick Lodge, Mary Matusz , Rob Miles, Stuart Pickford  and Hannah Stone

Come along and join us for a pre-Christmas celebration.

For more information please call the library on (01904) 552828 or york@exploreyork.org.uk.

What’s on in York, Minster, Carol Concerts

York Minster’s popular Christmas Carol Concerts take place on Thursday 13 and Friday 14 December and offer the perfect start to the festive season.

Book tickets in the Nave for both concerts HERE (£30,£25, allocated) or by selecting BOOK above.
For Nave Aisle seats (£15, unallocated) click HERE

The concerts feature the York Minster Choir performing a mixture of classical and popular Christmas music, with the chance for the audience to join in with Christmas carols.

The concerts take place in the Minster’s awe-inspiring Nave and include special seasonal readings by celebrity guests.

Tickets are priced at £30, £25 and £15 and are available online, by telephoning 01904 557256 or in person from York Minster’s welcome desks.

What’s on in York: Sankta Lucia at York Minster

An atmospheric, candlelit procession and carol service for all the family based on the traditional Swedish Lucia celebration.

In Sweden, Lucia is one of the most significant traditions in the calendar – a powerful symbol and celebration of light and an integral part of the Advent season.

The celebration of Sankta Lucia is based on the bravery and martyrdom of a young Sicilian girl – St Lucy – who died in the early fourth century. Her name and story reached Sweden along with Christianity, and she remained popular even after the Reformation as the bringer of light during the long darkness of winter.

The Lucia procession enters singing the traditional Lucia song, the tune of which was brought to Sweden from Italy in the middle of the 19th century. The singers are dressed in white gowns and carry candles, with Lucia herself as the focal point, wearing a crown of candles and a red ribbon round her waist, symbolising her martyrdom.

The service is run in partnership with the York Anglo-Scandinavian Society.

Booking is not required but please arrive early as this is a popular service. Doors open at 7pm.

What’s on in York: Yorkshire Volunteers Brass Ensemble at Christmas

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Merchant Adventurers’ Hall :

Fri 7 Dec :

7.30pm – 9.15pm :

£15

What better way to venture into the Christmas season than with an abundance of festive favourites which are sure to get you into the seasonal spirit! The ensemble will take you on a celebratory journey of festive classics including pieces synonymous with the season along with carols and traditional songs; this enjoyable concert is a must for your Christmas calendar.

There will also be tasty festive snacks and refreshments available at an additional charge before and at the interval. Plus our shop will be open for present and stocking filler ideas!

Tickets: £15 (no concessions).

Tickets can be purchased either over the phone (01904) 654818 or in person from the Hall.

What’s on in York: Handel’s Messiah at York Minster

The York Minster Choir will be joined by internationally renowned soloists this Christmas for a special performance of Handel’s Messiah in the beautiful setting of York Minster’s Nave. The famous work was first performed in Dublin in 1742 and has since become one of the best-known and most popular English oratorios. What better way to celebrate Christmas than to experience the story of Christ through this moving and poignant choral performance?

Tickets priced at £25, £18.50 and £12.50 are  available online, by telephoning 01904 557256 or in person from York Minster’s welcome desks.