Featured Events in Plymouth in December, 2024(November Updated)

Before the Mayflower - An Evening with Jennifer Rose Sinsigalli Local author, J.L. Rose will share the little-known story of the Mayflower crossing prequel, in discussing her riveting historic novel, ‘Before the Mayflower’. Have you ever wondered what led more than one hundred daring souls to board a ship designed to carry cargo and not people, and travel to a dangerous, New World? Was it really religion? Did all the people come directly from England and know one another? Is it true these people were poor and uneducated? I invite you to join me on this journey, one filled with unexpected twists and turns leading to that fateful decision to climb aboard. We will discuss details of life in the 17th century, including clothing, trade, food and family. Names like Brewster, Bradford, Alden, and Carver will be in the mix…and actual 17th century artifacts will be on display for you to view. Fifteen years of research wrapped into one fascinating historic novel and discussion awaits! Information Source: Book Love | eventbrite

Welcome to RITE2RAVE with special guest PAUL CLARK at Strobe Nightclub on Sat Nov 30 2024! Get ready to dance the night away with the incredible hard beats of our headliner Paul Clark! The party starts at 9:00 PM to 3:00 AM.Expect an explosive mix of HARDTECHNO and HARDTRANCE Our artists are set to deliver an experience that will keep you moving bouncing til the early hours! Follow us on social media for updates, artist announcements, and exclusive giveaways. Join us in celebrating the beats that unite us all at this electrifying hard dance event!Get your tickets now and secure your spot on the dance floor. See you there! Information Source: RITE2RAVE | eventbrite

Join us for the launch of Dr Sana Murrani’s latest book, Rupturing Architecture, which critically and visually explores the spatial practices of refuge in response to conditions of war, violence, and displacement in Iraq from 2003 to 2023. Don't miss this insightful discussion on architecture, conflict, trauma, home and displacement. Written by an Iraqi architect who has lived through the trauma of several wars, 10 years of UN-imposed sanctions, an invasion, and the subsequent violence, the book Rupturing Architecture. Spatial Practices of Refuge in Response to War and Violence in Iraq, 2003–2023 (Bloomsbury, 2024) captures a broad spectrum of spatial responses to trauma and presents a fresh perspective on how ordinary Iraqis create refuge across the spaces of the home, the urban environment, and border geographies. In the face of spatial wounding and the many injustices suffered by the Iraqi people, there has also been a wealth of refuge-making practices that showcase their creative and imaginative design and adaptability to change and trauma over time. Rupturing Architecture employs methods such as creative deep mapping, memory work, storytelling, interviews, and case studies of architectural responses to the geographies of war and violence. At the core of the book are the lived and felt experiences of fifteen Iraqis from across Iraq, whose resilience underscores a broader narrative of spatial justice and feminist spatial practices. The book articulates the dual nature of rupturing as both a sign of trauma and a powerful act of resistance, examining how these forces shape domesticity, urbanity, and border spaces. The concluding manifesto for spatial justice calls for a deep, integrated understanding of place, memory, and trauma, advocating for comprehensive strategies in the making of refuge spaces that also resonate in a wider, global context. Speakers’ bios: Dr Sana Murrani is an Associate Professor in Spatial Practice with a background in Architecture and Urban Design. She is the Arts/Health Research Lead, founder of the Displacement Studies Research Network, and co-founder of the Justice and Imagination in Global Displacement Research Collective at the University of Plymouth. She is also a Visiting Senior Fellow at the LSE Middle East Centre. Sana’s research interests are rooted in the (un)disciplined interdisciplinarity of spatial justice, informed by a creative, place-based research practice that maps built, destroyed, remembered, and reimagined trauma geographies of war, violence, and displacement. Author of Rupturing architecture: spatial practices of refuge in response to war and violence in Iraq – a monograph published with Bloomsbury (2024) which was associated with an online archive: Ruptured Domesticity that was exhibited at the LSE Middle East Centre in 2023. Her creative fieldwork and practice have been funded by the European Cultural Foundation, the British Institute for the Study of Iraq (British Academy), the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and the AHRC through the Impact Accelerator Account (IAA) at the University of Plymouth. She is the Principal Investigator for an AHRC IAA Fellowship project alongside multidisciplinary artist Kimbal Bumstead and a team of Yazidi researchers, titled: Ruptured Atlas: Creative Mapping of Yazidi Odyssey of Home, Displacement, Migration and Return. The project is in partnership with Sinjar Academy, Yazda, IOM Iraq and the LSE Middle East Centre. Here is the link to the project’s story maps. Shabnam Holliday is Associate Professor in International Relations and School of Society and Culture Internationalisation Lead. She is also the Research Director at the British Institute of Persian Studies, British Academy. Her research focuses on Iran's relationship with the international and decentring the discipline of International Relations through the case of Iran. Image credit: Sana Murrani Information Source: The Bridge, University of Plymouth | eventbrite

This event is part of our Creative Talks series that feature practitioners/makers/artists who work in a variety of disciplines, media and forms across the creative arts, including: the visual arts, design, performance, craft-work, creative writing and more. The series aims to address questions about the nature of ‘creativity’ and ‘practice as research’, featuring speakers who will share their work, the processes they use, their influences, and their own experiences of professional practice. Sessions will reflect the disciplinary range of speakers and may feature presentations, performances, workshops etc. The aim is to create an open, multi-disciplinary space in which to introduce audiences (students and the public alike) to a wide range of creative practices that inspire new ideas about how to make new work. For this Creative Talk we welcome Siân Davey. A photographer with a background in Fine Art and Social Policy, for the past 15 years she has worked as a humanist psychotherapist. Her photography work is an investigation of the psychological landscapes of both herself and those around her, with her family and community being central to her practice. After visiting the Louise Bourgeoise retrospective at the Tate London (2007), Davey was immediately inspired to translate her history creatively. In 2011 she found her medium, the camera and committed to the process of photography. In 2012 she entered an MA programme and followed it though with an MFA in photography. Davey has since produced work about each of her children and which serve as a portal to her unconscious world. Siân has recently completed her MA and MFA in photography. She has been the recipient for numerous awards including the winner of the Arnold Newman Award for New Directions in Portraiture, Prix Virginia Woman’s Photography Award and 3 consecutive years the National Gallery Taylor Wessing Portrait Award. Her book ‘Looking for Alice’ was shortlisted for Paris Photo – Aperture Best Book Award Shortlist 2016 and shortlisted for the Kraszna – Krausz Foundation Book Award. Her second book ‘Martha’ was published with Trolley Books 2018. In 2024 Davey published her 3rd book The Garden with Trolley Books. Davey’s work is held by major collections including The Science Museum, London; The Victoria & Albert Museum, London; The French National Collection, The National Portrait Gallery, and The Martin Parr Foundation; Bristol. Chair: Angus Fraser, Programme Leader BA (Hons) Photography Image credit: Siân Davey Information Source: The Bridge, University of Plymouth | eventbrite

Join author, Kathy Aspden, as she discusses the fascinating journey behind her latest award-winning novel, The MALA BEADS ~ A Novel of Hope and Discovery in a Time of Chaos. A mysterious mala bead necklace connects the lives of 36 people throughout the United States and Canada—each needing a miracle. The writing is witty, masterful, and fun to read. ~ Madeline Miele Holt, Television Producer, BOOKS AND THE WORLD These are edgy and profound tales of hope, love, and connection, set against the backdrop of the 2020 pandemic. I read The MALA BEADSwith a smile on my face and a lump in my throat. ~ Kathi Scrizzi-Driscoll, freelance journalist and former Arts Editor for the Cape Cod Times. Winner of the POTY Book Award for Multicultural Fiction and the International Impact Book Award for Inspirational Multicultural Fiction. Information Source: Book Love | eventbrite

The Pure Ink Tapings Come join us for an unforgettable evening at Ujima Company, Inc. Theatre for The Pure Ink Tapings event! Get ready to witness some of the best performances in town, all captured live on stage. This in-person event promises to be a night to remember, filled with raw talent and creative energy. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to experience the magic of The Pure Ink Tapings! Information Source: Pure Ink Poetry | eventbrite

JazzFest is an annual event held at Jazz Showcase in Chicago, Illinois. The upcoming event is scheduled for December 7, 2024. Jazz enthusiasts can enjoy a variety of performances showcasing the rich history and diverse styles of jazz music. Ticket prices range from $0 to $50, offering options for attendees with different budgets. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the magic of JazzFest in the vibrant city of Chicago.

Discover the power of therapeutic art at the upcoming event, "Therapeutic art by Umbreen," taking place on December 7, 2024, in Plymouth. Located at Classroom 1 C in the Plymouth Community Center, this event offers participants a unique opportunity to explore the healing benefits of art in a calming and supportive environment. Tickets are priced at $65, providing access to a transformative experience that promotes mental well-being and self-expression. Don't miss this chance to engage in a creative process that can foster personal growth and emotional healing.

Explore Plymouth Argyle v Swansea City sporting information for 10th December, as well as links for Football tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. Plymouth Argyle, also known as The Pilgrims, is a professional football club based in England. They currently compete in League Two, the fourth tier of the English football pyramid. The club was founded in 1886 and has a rich history, having won the English Third Division twice in 1959 and 2002. Plymouth Argyle also holds the record for the most appearances in the FA Cup for a non-top flight team. The team's home ground is the iconic Home Park Stadium, which has a capacity of over 17,000 spectators. Notable players who have donned the green and white stripes of Plymouth Argyle include Ian Holloway, Sean McCarthy, and Paul Mariner. The club has a passionate fan base, known for their unwavering support and dedication to their team. Swansea City is a professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. They currently compete in the second tier of English football, the Championship. The club was founded in 1912 and has a rich history, having won the Welsh Cup a record 10 times. They have also won the English Championship playoffs on two occasions, allowing them to play in the Premier League in recent years. The Swans, as they are commonly known, have a strong fan base and play their home matches at the Liberty Stadium, which has a capacity of over 21,000. The team boasts notable players such as Andre Ayew, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Matt Grimes, all of whom have contributed to the team's success and solidified their position as a top team in the English football league. Swansea City continues to make strides in their performances and look to add more silverware and achievements to their already illustrious history. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

This event is part of our Creative Talks series that feature practitioners/makers/artists who work in a variety of disciplines, media and forms across the creative arts, including: the visual arts, design, performance, craft-work, creative writing and more. The series aims to address questions about the nature of ‘creativity’ and ‘practice as research’, featuring speakers who will share their work, the processes they use, their influences, and their own experiences of professional practice. Sessions will reflect the disciplinary range of speakers and may feature presentations, performances, workshops etc. The aim is to create an open, multi-disciplinary space in which to introduce audiences (students and the public alike) to a wide range of creative practices that inspire new ideas about how to make new work. For this Creative Talk we welcome Peter Oswald (writer and performer) and Howard Gayton (director, performer) to run a mix-moded workshop, demonstation, talk to demonstrate their practice in front of the live audience. They will invite a select group of University of Plymouth students to participate in the workshop where the audience will witness the participants being invited to enter into a process of creating short pieces of physicalised text. The event will also include an introduction to Commedia by Howard, in which participants will realise a masked character. These characters will then interact in an improvised manner, to generate text which the participants will develop with the help of Peter. Then there will be a showing of the creations, and a chance for questions. Howard Gayton was a founder member of the highly successful Commedia company Ophaboom, which he ran for seventeen years. He is a practitioner of Punch and Judy and studying at Exeter University, his PHD on the esoteric roots of fooling. Peter Oswald was Writer in Residence at Shakespeare’s Globe, 1998-2005. His plays, in verse, have been performed there, at the NT, in the West End, on Broadway and around the world. He is currently Associate Writer at the Marylebone Theatre, London. Chair: Ruth Way, Associate Professor Theatre & Performance, University of Plymouth Image credit: Meg Hatters Information Source: The Bridge, University of Plymouth | eventbrite

Get into the Christmas spirit and join the University of Plymouth Choral Society for a concert of seasonal music. In a musical celebration of Christmas there will be carols for all and a popular selection of seasonal choral masterpieces from the University of Plymouth Choral Society. Full programme details to be announced. These concerts are always a highlight of the festive season, taking place in the Minster Church of St Andrew on Royal Parade – so don’t miss the chance to book tickets. Musical Director Robin Stubbs Accompaniment Simon Dunbarvand Image credit: Sue Crow - Handmaid of the Lord Information Source: The Bridge, University of Plymouth | eventbrite

Explore Plymouth Argyle v Middlesbrough sporting information for 21st December, as well as links for Football tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. Plymouth Argyle, also known as The Pilgrims, is a professional football club based in England. They currently compete in League Two, the fourth tier of the English football pyramid. The club was founded in 1886 and has a rich history, having won the English Third Division twice in 1959 and 2002. Plymouth Argyle also holds the record for the most appearances in the FA Cup for a non-top flight team. The team's home ground is the iconic Home Park Stadium, which has a capacity of over 17,000 spectators. Notable players who have donned the green and white stripes of Plymouth Argyle include Ian Holloway, Sean McCarthy, and Paul Mariner. The club has a passionate fan base, known for their unwavering support and dedication to their team. Middlesbrough Football Club, also known as Boro, is a professional football team based in the town of Middlesbrough, England. The club was founded in 1876 and is one of the oldest in the country. They currently compete in the EFL Championship, the second tier of English football. The club has a rich history, having won the Football League Cup in 2004 and reaching the UEFA Cup final in 2006. Some notable players who have donned the Middlesbrough jersey include Juninho Paulista, Gareth Southgate, and Stewart Downing. The team plays their home matches at the Riverside Stadium, which can accommodate over 34,000 fans. With a passionate fanbase and a talented squad, Middlesbrough continues to be a strong contender in the competitive world of English football. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com