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	<title>Hidden Treasures</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Hidden Treasures	
This is an opportunity to see some of the collections that are not currently on display. There is a rolling programme of exhibits, including displays of Art Deco and Art Nouveau decorative art. Look out for the changing displays. Pictured: Black and white picture postcard of two officers in military uniform surveying the damage sustained during the bombardment of the Hartlepool on 16th December 1914. Please note this is a representation of what is on display.
This events starts on 28/07/2006 and ends 01/06/2008]]></description>
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	<title>James Clark - 150th Anniversary Exhibition</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Hartlepool born artist James Clark the gallery is displaying many pieces of his work. Most famous locally for his historic painting of the Bombardment of the Hartlepools, Clark was a prolific artist and his work can be seen in museum collections and in churches across the country. The exhibition will utilise the paintings by Clark in our own collections as well as many loans.
Tel. (01429) 869706 for more details.
Picture: Oil painting. 'St. Hilda at Hartlepool' by James Clark, 1925.
This events starts on 18/04/2008 and ends 01/06/2008]]></description>
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	<title>Buttonhook Society Annual Exhibition / AGM</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Buttonhooks have been around from at least 1550. The earliest reference to a buttonhook is found in Randle Cotgrave’s English/French Dictionary of 1611: “Boutonneur: an instrument wherewith buttons are pulled through their o’er straight holes.” This definition has never been bettered.
Until the 1880’s when ladies began to wear button boots, most of the buttonhooks before then were very masculine, as these would have been used by the Huntin’ Shootin’ and Fishin’ men and the military. They would have been used on gaiters, riding boots and buff jerkins.
With the demise of armour, soldiers turned to buff coats made of Ox hide to ward off blows, the buff hide being extremely tough and difficult to button.
This exhibition covers several periods of buttonhook history from 1700 to the present day.
www.thebuttonhooksociety.com
Tel.(01429) 860077 for more details.
This events starts on 26/04/2008 and ends 26/06/2008]]></description>
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	<title>Hartlepool Music and Arts Festival 2008</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Heats: 9th / 10th and 16th / 17th May
Festival Final: Saturday 14th June at 7.15pm 
HMAF gives the opportunity for amateurs to form an appreciation of artistic standards and to perform before a different type of audience.  The Festival is now in its 8th year, and is fast becoming one of the premier
cultural events in the North East.  It is supported by Hartlepool Council, Hartlepool Mail and Stagecoach North East.
This year sees a number of changes and additions to the Festival with over &pound;1000 being awarded in prizes.
Festival Information Line 07866 400020.
Box Office (01429) 890000
This events starts on 09/05/2008 and ends 14/06/2008]]></description>
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	<title>Northern Dales Farmers’ Markets</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[The 2nd Saturday of each month from 8.30am
Hartlepool’s Maritime Experience car park
Many stalls selling fresh, local produce, including organic meat, poultry and game, cheese, eggs, pickles, fish, cakes and much more.
www.ndfm.co.uk

This events starts on 10/05/2008]]></description>
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	<title>Ecstatic Requiem in Two Halves</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Presented by Leanne Jeffries and Jessica Denley
Come and enjoy an evening of sublime fraternization.
Jam-packed with your favourite songs and musical arrangements from the past to present.  We guarantee that you will be amazed by the diversity of choreography used throughout the whole show!
Running time: 3 hrs, inc. interval
Box Office (01429) 890000
This events starts on 14/05/2008]]></description>
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	<title>Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[The thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums interweave with delicate bamboo flute and layers of subtle percussive soundscapes in a spellbinding display of fluid grace, precise choreography and sheer athleticism.
Hartlepool is pleased to welcome back these musicians who captivate with their passion and intensity, journeying through a myriad of moods, from the heart-pounding excitement of ‘Ikkyo’, the dark brooding ‘Otherworld’, the hypnotic ‘Phoenix’, to the happy festival atmosphere of ‘Matsuri’.
“Drumming as an almost religious experience… exhilarating to behold.&quot; The Glasgow Herald
www.taiko.co.uk
Running time: 2 hrs, inc. interval
Box Office (01429) 890000
This events starts on 15/05/2008]]></description>
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	<title>Summerhill Events - Going For Gold</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Ages 11 years - adult.
Why not come along with your mam and dad and enjoy an afternoon of archerhy, in the comfort of the visitor centre.  No experience necessary. Booking is essential.
For more information contact: 01429 284584
This events starts on 17/05/2008]]></description>
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	<title>A Galaxy of Words, Music and Dance</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Presented by Edith Harrison Performing Arts.
More musical magic from this talented group of youngsters with one or two old friends. Dance  and songs from Broadway and tributes to Abba and Riverdance.  A programme of popular favourites!!
Running time: 2hrs 30 mins, inc. interval
Box Office (01429) 890000
This events starts on 21/05/2008 and ends 23/05/2008]]></description>
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	<title>Hartlepool Stage Festival</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Presented by Elwick Academy of Dance
Dancers from across Hartlepool compete in the Hartlepool stage festival, in all aspects of theatre dance and song.
Box Office (01429) 890000
This events starts on 24/05/2008 and ends 30/05/2008]]></description>
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	<title>Summerhill - To Bouldly Go!</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Minimum age 8 years.
Qualified instructors will teach the basic skills for climbing.  Wear warm clothing and trainers.
Booking essential. For more details please telephone: 01429 284584.
This events starts on 27/05/2008]]></description>
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	<title>Summerhill Events - Tall Ships</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[In anticipation of the Tall Ships Race taking place in Hartlepool in 2010 join Scribbly Artz in making things with a nautical theme. Booking essential
Fr more information please telephone:01429 284584.
This events starts on 27/05/2008]]></description>
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	<title>Summerhill - Birdy Bonanza</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join the Countryside Wardens in this drop-in session at the visitor centre.  Lots of fun is on offer including bird box making, quizzes and trails.  For more information contact the wardens on: 01429 853325.
This events starts on 28/05/2008]]></description>
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	<title>Summerhill Events - Reach for the Sky</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Minimum age 11 years.  Challenge yourself and test your head for heights on Summerhill's High Ropes course.  See how well you can work as a team in climbing the All Aboard or Jacobs Ladder.  Wear comfortable clothing and trainers.
For more information please contact: 01429 284584.
This events starts on 29/05/2008]]></description>
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	<title>Summerhill - Intertwining Twigs</title>
	<link>http://www.destinationhartlepool.com/section_whats_on_venue.php?show_event_no=1286</link>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join local artist Bub Bacon in making your own mini weaving loom out of sticks then creating your own natural hanging by weaving in natural materials such as wool, grasses and leaves. Booking Essential
For more information please telephone: 01429 284584
This events starts on 30/05/2008]]></description>
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	<title>Summerhill - BMX events in June</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[All Welcome.  Visit www.northeastbmx.co.uk for more information.
This events starts on 01/06/2008 and ends 30/06/2008]]></description>
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	<title>Cleveland College of Art and Design Textile Degree Exhibition</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[A showcase by graduating students from the BA (Hons) Textiles and
Surface Design degree programme at Cleveland College of Art and Design
(Hartlepool site). 
The work on display will range from innovative surface design and
designer-maker products, fashion fabrics and accessories, to
contemporary interior furnishing designs for both interior fabrics and
wallpaper. Students will also show textile artwork, drawing and
inspiring sketchbooks and product ideas for gift. 
For more information: Tricia McKenzie (Programme Leader). Telephone 01429 422000 or e-mail tricia.mckenzie@ccad.ac.uk 
Tel. (01429) 869706 for more details.
This events starts on 04/06/2008 and ends 15/06/2008]]></description>
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	<title>The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Starring live in person - The Rat Pack Trio
Fun all the way as the &quot;Purveyors Of Cool&quot; come to town with an exciting show featuring the greatest music of the 20th Century.
Every song is an absolute classic – ‘Come Fly with Me’, ‘Volare’, ‘Under My Skin’, ‘Mr Bojangle’s, ‘Lady Is A Tramp’, ‘Mack The Knife’ and many more of your favourites.
Plus of course this is all interspersed with lots of hanky panky as their timeless soiree remains the hottest party around. This show has been successful all over the world from the USA to Turkey. www.ratpack.biz 
Running time: 2 hrs 5 mins, inc. interval 
Box Office (01429) 890000
This events starts on 04/06/2008]]></description>
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	<title>Are You Experienced? The Jimi Hendrix Experience</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[‘Are You Experienced?’ were formed over 11 years ago and in that time they have become widely regarded as just about the best Jimi Hendrix tribute show you will see. 
Guitarist John Campbell bears more than just a passing resemblance to Hendrix and is widely considered to be unsurpassed by anyone except Jimi himself.  When he plays his strat behind his head and with his teeth, it brings a smile to the face of even the most finicky Hendrix fan. In fact John was featured strongly in the programme ‘Arena’ which was broadcast in October 2007 on BBC TV.
Yes, there was and always will be only one, Jimi Hendrix, but the legend lives on………..
Running time: 2 hrs 20 mins, inc. interval
Box Office (01429) 890000
This events starts on 07/06/2008]]></description>
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	<title>Bobby Thompson</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[In his flat cap and old gansey, Bobby Thompson’s woodbine smoking Little Waster alter ego became a folk hero across the North East. Yet this hid a man troubled by drink, gambling debts and the tax man. It’s 20 years since Bobby died, so don’t miss the return of this touching, heartfelt and very funny celebration of the life and work of this comic legend.
&quot;from his success in the 50s and hard times of the 60s, to his climb back to the top in the 1970s&quot;..... this is a must for all of those who loved little Bobby.
Performed by Pete Peverley using all of Bobby’s original costumes.
Running time: 2 hrs 10 mins, inc. interval
Box Office (01429) 890000
This events starts on 12/06/2008]]></description>
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