High Skies exhibition at the Oriental Hotel

December 17, 2011toFebruary 29, 2012

Featuring original and limited edition prints, ceramics, jewellery, both from new and established artists including Claire Witz, Elizabeth Anne Norris, Keith A Pettit, Marc Greco, Nicky Cooney and Sam Harris.

www.orientalbrighton.co.uk

 

Jazz Christmas Brunch at the Hilton Hotel

December 18, 2011
December 26, 2011

From the grandeur of the Windsor Restaurant at the Hilton Hotel diners can enjoy a Christmas brunch accompanied by the rhythmic sounds of live Jazz music. The large windows of the Windsor Restaurant frame the seafront perfectly, offering a sea view that is second to none. The Jazz Christmas brunch includes a drink on arrival followed by a three course carvery meal and half a bottle of wine per person. Dishes from the menu include venison pâté on toasted brioche with plum and ginger compote; roast turkey with all the trimmings and Christmas pudding with brandy sauce.

Priced at £24.95 per adult and £12.50 per child (5-12 years). Children under 5 eat free.

The Jazz Brunch is also available on Boxing Day as a traditional buffet. Served from 1pm, this brunch is the perfect way to wind down after Christmas Day in style. Prices are £39.50 per adult, £19 per child (5-12 years). Children under 5 eat free.

www.hilton.co.uk/brightonmet

Robert Goff: An Etcher in the Wake of Whistler – Brighton Museum

November 29, 2011toApril 29, 2012

See this new small display of etchings by local artist Robert Charles Goff (1837-1922). The display is a rare opportunity to see about 50 works by the Hove-based etcher Goff who was one of the first etchers in Britain to be influenced by J.A.M. Whistler and the Etching Revival. On display are local views of Brighton, Hove and Sussex, as well as striking pictures from his travels in other parts of Britain, Italy, Egypt and Japan.

www.brighton-hove-museums.org.uk

Linda Boucher, Artist Exhibition at The New Steine Hotel

December 2, 2011toFebruary 19, 2012

Brighton based artist Linda Boucher, uses traditional oil painting techniques to create her contemporary paintings of glamorous women, and their gorgeous belongings.
Best known for her Red Shoe Paintings, you’ll find all kinds of objects of desire, from Disco Balls to Lipsticks- Powder Puffs to Russian Dolls within her still life paintings.
Drawing on her love of vintage movies, and stunning colours Linda also paints wonderful portraits of women. These paintings have a really contemporary feel, blended with fashions from the 1940s & 50s.
Self taught, Linda has been working from her Seafront studio, in Brighton’s Artist Quarter, since 1991. Over the years, Linda has exhibited in several exhibitions, including shows in Brighton, London and Monte Carlo.
Linda has also successfully worked with publishing companies such as American Greetings, The Art Group, and most recently Paperlink.
Linda is thrilled to be exhibiting over the festive season within The New Steine Hotel. New work will be presented at the opening of the show, and more work will be added as the show continues. The show offers the opportunity to see Linda’s work in a new setting, within Brighton’s vibrant Kemptown shopping area.
All work presented is for sale, and will include original oil paintings, alongside prints (framed and unframed), notebooks and 2012 Calendars.
On the evening of the Private View, Linda will be making a donation of 15% from all sales to local charity Lunch Positive, who offer a healthy and enjoyable meal for people living with, and affected by, HIV.
For more information, please contact Linda by email: studio@lindaboucher.com , or, by telephone: 01273 779937.
www.lindaboucher.com

Peter Schaufuss Ballet The Nutcracker at Brighton Dome

December 22, 2011toDecember 27, 2011

Peter Schaufuss Ballet The Nutcracker – A Happy Dream

The wonder of classical ballet with a modern twist.  Set to the iconic Tchaikovsky score and brought to life with contemporary characters and toys that today’s children will revel in. The Nutcracker is a magical festive treat for the whole family from Olivier Award-winning choreographer and director Peter Schaufuss.

Thu 22 – Fri 23 Dec, 7.30pm
Sat 24 Dec, 2.30pm, 
Mon 26 Dec, 5pm
Tue 27 Dec, 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Brighton Dome, Concert Hall
Tickets: £10, £16, £22, £25.50, £28.50, children go half price on top three ticket prices

www.brightondome.org