Here’s a quick list of things not to miss this month in Bradford District –
jhalla and jathi, Kala Sangam 5th May 2012 – 6.30pm (doors 6pm)
Double bill of classical Indian Bharatanatyam dancing and live classical sitar at Kala Sangam.
Saltaire Arts Trail, 5th – 7th May
Visit Saltaire on 5-7 May for a packed weekend of contemporary art and craft, creative family activities and artists film. Don’t miss the Open Houses and Makers Fair plus new exhibitions.
1940s Weekend, Haworth, 19th – 20th May
Step back in time to the 1940s and join in the fun; evening dances, parades, live music, re-enactments and lots of people in gorgeous 1940s attire.
1940s Weekend Haworth
Delius Trail, Bradford Cathedral, Friday 11th May 6.00pm
As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Delius, on 29th January 1862 in Bradford, local artist and actress Irene Lofthouse takes us on a stroll through Little Germany to learn about the life and times of this unique composer before returning to the Cathedral for the evening’s entertainment. £4 inc interval drink and reserved seating.
The King and I, Alhambra Theatre, 15th – 19th May
This breath-taking new production with giant gold Buddha’s, sumptuous costumes, a chorus of adorable children, acrobatic dancers and live music guarantees standing ovations.
Lister Park once again hosts large scale works. Stroll around Lister Park to view Bradford Museums own public artwork by internationally-acclaimed graffiti artist Mohammed Ali’s The Splash; Bingley based artist Marcus Levine’s Clout Nail sculpture designed specifically for Lister Park, ‘Hung Out to Dry’; the family favourite Hochlandbew by German artist Otmar Alt.
New Life Online Gallery, National Media Museum
Explore the social, technological and cultural impact of the internet, and visit the National Media Museum’s Life Online exhibition [open source], dedicated to contemporary web trends and issues.
Footplate Experience, Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, various dates
The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway is offering you the chance to drive and fire a steam locomotive for twenty miles as part of a day long course where secrets of the footplate will be revealed. You will be at the controls of the locomotive under the supervision of the experienced volunteer crews, where secrets of the footplate will be revealed.
