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THE CENTENARY CENTRE, PEEL including FILMS IN PEEL

Tickets for events are available from: Celtic Gold, Peel, Thompson Travel, Port Erin, Peter Norris Music and Mostly Manx, Douglas and Shakti Man Ramsey. Further details available at www.centenarycentre.com.

Click here for a schedule of Films in Peel.

The Centenary Centre is supported by the IOM Arts Council.

ERIN ARTS CENTRE, PORT ERIN

The Erin Arts Centre is supported by the IOM Arts Council.

Douglas Youth Club is an Arts Centre with clubs and courses available to all young people aged 8 - 25 in the Isle of Man. The Club offers dance classes in musical theatre, hip hop, Bhangra, Contemporary, disco and jazz; a Glee club (minus the blue slushies!), drama, Shakespeare, Soundcheck, visual arts including prop and stage sets and sound and lighting. With regular courses and special one-off events, the Performing Arts Centre aims to be creative and original in everything it does. It's Crootagh - a creative space. Click here for events through to Spring 2012.

For more information on classes and courses contact Head of Arts, Fiona Helleur on 437339 or email f.helleur@doe.sch.im. Visit the website for more information.

Port St Mary's Cinema Supper Club. For details of screenings contact Rich Ashcroft on 836418/244123, or email richashcroft@gmail.com.

The Isle of Man Academy of Television, Film and Theatre is pleased to offer the prestigious RADA Shakespeare Certificate to residents on the Island. This recognised certificate is available to those aged 16 (or currently in Year 11) and over, both beginner and professional alike. There is no upper age limit and many adults register for the Certificate in addition to school and college students. The qualification is available to all. Click here for more information.

Waiting on the World to Change is a CD by TREISHT, over 30 performers in one unique recording. The CD includes video and three bonus tracks. It was filmed, recorded and entirely produced in and around the Isle of Man. It will only be available until MGP 2009 and every penny that the taxman allows will be going to the MGP helicopter fund.

Copies of the CD are available onboard Steam Packet vessels and from the following retail outlets, cost £5: Douglas - Peter Norris, Spill the Beans, Jabberwocky. Ramsey - Shakti Man. Port Erin - 7th Wave. For more information contact christy@runningmedia.com.

ISLE OF MAN CHORAL SOCIETY

The Isle of Man Choral Society is a large mixed voice choir (130 members) that rehearses at Ashley Hill School in Onchan on 2nd, 4th and 5th Thursdays in the month from September to March at 7.30pm.

New members are always welcome - no auditions required. Contact Jim Cowell, Secretary, at 7 Spinney Close, Douglas IM2 1NF or 671138 or email cowell@manx.net.

Friends of the Wurlitzer: "Wurlitzer takes its place among Manx attractions: A theatre organ on your doorstep"

The Isle of Man has many impressive historic and cultural attractions. One of the newest is the Wurlitzer organ built in 1929 and extensively refurbished and installed in the Villa Marina Arcade in 2009. Click here for more information or phone Jonathan King on 07624 458117.

THE MANX FESTIVAL CHORUS Celebrating over 40 years of making music

The Chorus are always pleased to welcome new members, particularly male voices. If you have developed a taste for choral singing why not join us on Thursday evenings in St Matthew's Church Hall, North Quay, Douglas from 7.30 - 9.30pm. You'll receive a warm welcome and we socialise!

Please contact Mrs A Tawney on 462221 or email aftim@manx.net if you would like further information.

BELLY DANCE FOR FUN AND FITNESS

For bookings and general enquiries contact Adrienne on 836792 adrienne@manx.net or see website www.hediya.org.uk for more details.

IRISH SET DANCING

Irish Set Dancing with David Collister (in conjunction with Theatrix) on Thursday nights at 8.00pm. At the Old Friends' Hall, Finch Road, Douglas. Bring a friend or come on your own - beginners welcome! For more information ring David 457268 or Helen 476614.

BOLLYWOOD & BELLYDANCE

Bollywood & Bellydance has a new class opening on Thursdays from 7.30-9.00pm at the Studio at Carrefour Health Club, Douglas. First lesson free - £5 per class afterwards. More information at www.eclectic-bellydance.com.

MANX IKEBANA CLUB meets on the fourth Tuesday in each month at St John's Methodist Hall at 1.30pm. Phone Ann Garrett on 801297 for more details.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE: Sessions for experienced dancers are held fortnightly on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 2 - 4 pm at Laxey AFC Hall. Phone 628521 for details. Runs October to March.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE: At St Olave's Hall, Ramsey. 7.30-9.30pm. First Thursday of the month from October to March.

SCOTTISH & ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE: Mondays from 7 - 9 pm at Willaston Methodist Hall. Runs October to March. Contact 628521 for details.

IOM LITERARY SOCIETY

For membership enquiries contact Susan Chambers at p.s.chambers@mcb.net. Click here for 2011-12 Programme of Events.

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IOM POETRY SOCIETY

Click here for the 2012 Programme of Events. Contact us for further details on: contactus@iom-poetry.org Contact the Chairman at the Society office: 11 Meadow Crescent, Saddlestone, Braddan, Isle of Man, IM2 1NG or check the website: www.iom-poetry.org

Location: The Sayle Gallery, Villa Marina Arcade, 1-3 Harris Promenade, Douglas, IM1 2HN

Opening times: 10am – 5pm Tue – Sat, 1.30 – 4.30pm Sundays, 1pm – 5pm Mondays

Admission: FREE Telephone: 01624 674557

Click here for the latest exhibition details.

Gallery located at Unit 11, Kirby Farm Industrial Estate, Vicarage Road, Braddan (opposite Kirby Garden Centre). Phone 07624 456854/450294, email garrettsgallery@manx.net.

HODGSON LOOM GALLERY AT LAXEY WOOLLEN MILLS:

The Gallery invites artists and crafts people to exhibit in their Art Studio & Gallery. For more information email julia@laxeywoollenmills.com.

At the Family Library, Noble's Hall, Westmoreland Road, Douglas. Telephone 673123 for more information. Exhibition open Tuesday to Friday 10.00 to 5.00 and Saturday 10.30 to 4.00. www.familylibrary.co.uk.

At St Matthew's Church, Douglas. Karen Johnson, Soprano; Jorg Delfos, Countertenor; Richard Pollock, Tenor; Jonathan Alley, Baritone; Niall Howell Evans, Baritone; Russell Medley, Organ; John Bethell, Conductor. With Members of Sale Choral Society and the Lindow Singers. Tickets £10 from Celtic Gold, Peter Norris Music, Shakti Man and Thompson Travel. This event supported by the Arts Council.

The Creative Network is an island-wide cooperative group of artists working together to promote visual arts in the Isle of Man. This is the network's first major public event, showing the work of at least 45 artists in 30 venues. Visitors will be able to wander through Peel and Patrick, seeing visual art in every form and medium.

For more information click here or contact myragilbert@manx.net or kathleenjerry@gmail.com.

This event supported by the Arts Council.

HAND BELL RINGING: 13th May 2012, 2 - 4pm

These events supported by the Arts Council.

Inspiration Theatre Company presents Dirty Dusting. Tickets £8.00 available at Celtic Gold, Peel; Peter Norris and Mostly Manx in Douglas; Thompson Travel in Port Erin and Shakti Man in Ramsey.

By arrangement with David Bownes (Playrights)

The Festival takes place at the Erin Arts Centre, Victoria Square, Port Erin, Isle of Man. Telephone (01624) 832662. For full programme and postal booking form click here.

Supported by the Isle of Man Arts Council.

In aid of Crossroads Care. At The Pavilion, Union Mills Football Club House. Indian Welcome, Dress Up Corner, Authentic Indian Cuisine, Bollywood Dancing, Henna Corner, Ayurveda Holistic Therapies, raffle and disco. Tickets only £20 from 673103 or email mail@crossroadsiom.org.

A gathering of avid readers and renowned writers from around the British Isles, creating a colourful celebration of the written word, including readings, Q&A panels, talks, library events, schools' involvement, workshops and performance pieces. Looking for support to make it a success. Visit www.manxlitfest.com, www.facebook.com/manxlitfest or www.twitter.com/manxlitfest.