Major contemporary art exhibitions arrives today at Williamson Art Gallery
A new exhibition has arrived at the Williamson Art Gallery in Prenton, celebrating contemporary Wirral artists. It opens on June 5.
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Wirral Open Studio Tour returns in June
Wirral Open Studio Tour takes place over the weekend of 13-14 June, with dozens of local artists amongst those opening their doors.
Hoylake Chamber Concert Society's latest season of concerts to get under way
Hoylake Chamber Concert Society are continuing their 98th season of concerts from February 23rd (7.30pm) at St Hildeburgh’s Parish Church in Hoylake.
Documentary about The Coral released in cinemas
A documentary about Hoylake band The Coral is being shown in cinemas. Billed as "the story of six working-class Wirral teens that...shook the British Indie music scene", Dreaming of You: The Making of The Coral follows the story of the group, who rose to fame in
Theatre company to perform at allotments in West Kirby
A touring theatre company renowned for its quirky and accessible approach is to perform its latest production at Gilroy Road Community Allotments in West Kirby. Operation Beach Hut is packed with toe-tapping tunes and nostalgic charm and will be performed on Friday 4 July from 7 - 9pm. The company
Local artist wins Liverpool Scupture Prize
West Kirby artist Ben Stephenson has been unveiled as the winner of the Liverpool Sculpture Prize. His work, Laminae, is a cylindrical sculpture formed from layers of rammed earth. His interest in rammed earth began during a residency project in Mexico, where he was introduced to its cultural and architectural
Artists and makers demonstrate their talent this weekend
Almost 50 artists and makers are throwing open the doors to their homes and studios in West Kirby, Hoylake and Meols this weekend. Wirral Open Studio Tour is now in its 15th year of celebrating visual arts, and will see artists and makers exhibiting in dozens of venues across the
Crime author at West Kirby library
Crime authors are holding talks at Wirral libraries, including West Kirby, during June. Four events will take place across the borough as part of National Crime Reading Month. At West Kirby, Tina Payne, whose debut novels feature Detective Sheridan Holler, will be speaking on Wednesday 18 June at 2.30pm.
West Kirby Arts Centre to play out with sold-out gigs by The Coral guitarist
West Kirby Arts Centre is to close for good later this month with three sold-out gigs headlined by The Coral guitarist Paul Molloy. West Kirby Today revealed last month that the centre is to be converted into a home for owner Tony Woof and his wife. The couple are