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Notices, news and updates from Ipswich Arts Association and member organisations.

Town Lectures & Concerts.
Concert 11th. April
Essentially Swing
Musical Director – Carol Goates.

From piccolo to trombone and from rags to rock ‘n’ roll Essentially Swing brings
 a unique sound to the music from around the great era of Swing. We will take you through a journey in time, with numbers such as Maple Leaf Rag, and great swing favourites including American Patrol and Sing Sing Sing to the early rock and roll era songs such as Rock Around The Clock. We may add in some Lady Gaga and Queen for contrast! You are in for some foot-tapping fun.

Lectures & Concerts are presented at Museum Street Methodist Church, Ipswich IP1 2EF.
(entrance in Black Horse Lane),  From 1.00 to 1.50pm. Doors open 12.30pm.
ADMISSION IS FREE  – with a retiring collection.
Donations of at least £3.00 per person are valued to maintain the series.
Refreshments, served 12.30 -1.55pm. are included. 

IAA in Community News, East Anglian Daily Timesimage for IAA / EADT article with Chris Green 26 /3/24

Look out for the Community News pages in each Tuesday’s edition of the East Anglian Daily Times. There you will find news of Ipswich Arts Association and member organisations.
Click here to Read the Current Column – March 26th.
Featuring: Music at Rushmere, Puccini and more..

If you would like your member society mentioned contact the Chair of Ipswich Arts Association – Chris Green, chair@ipswich-arts.org.uk

Stowmarket Chorale – Come and Sing Daycomposite image of photos from Stowmarket Chorale 's - Come and Sing day - February 2024

IAA members Stowmarket Chorale recently held a “Come and Sing” Day. The event proved highly popular with works by Vivaldi and L’Estrange. Click the link to read a full report by Stowmarket Chorale member Vivienne Sweet: SingingDay (opens pdf)

Ipswich Charter Hangings / St Peters by the Waterfrontdetail of Ipswich charter hanging panel No1 - Viking..

The Ipswich Charter Hangings may be viewed at St Peter’s by the Waterfront, College St, Ipswich IP4 1BF Entry is via the front gates then round to the right and through  the side doorway. Admission Free.
St Peter’s re-opened in 2008 as St Peter’s by the Waterfront – Arts & Heritage Centre and runs a full programme of events throughout the year.
Details on St Peter’s website:  St Peters by the Waterfront

St Peter’s is open to the public on the following days and times;
May – September:
….Tuesdays: 10am – 4pm. Wednesdays: 12noon – 2.00pm. Thursdays: 10am – 4pm.
October – April:
….Wednesdays 12noon – 2.00pm.

(PLEASE NOTE: Older versions of the Charter Hangings leaflet in circulation,
will show an earlier opening time of 10.30am. for Wednesdays)

For more information:  Ipswich Charter Hangings  and  St. Peters by the Waterfront

Charter Hangings – Volunteers needed!
Ipswich Arts Association are seeking stewards for their volunteer rota at St Peter’s by the Waterfront. Volunteers welcome people to St Peter’s and highlight the information available for the various displays including the wonderful Ipswich Charter Hangings.
Sessions are Tuesdays – mornings 10am-1pm and/or afternoons 1pm – 4pm.  Just one or two sessions during the season helps and is much appreciated, If you are interested, or would like more information, please email – Ann Cloke;  charterhangings@ipswich-arts.org.uk

The New Wolsey Theatre

The New Wolsey Theatre announces its first Associate Artists and Artist Relationship programme.
Six East Anglian artists and companies – Aspire Black Suffolk, Jamie Beddard, Martha Loader, Mae Munuo, The Paper Birds and Spinning Wheel – are delighted to have been appointed to work with the New Wolsey Theatre’s Chief Executive/Artistic Director Douglas Rintoul in Ipswich, as part of its inaugural Associate Artists programme celebrating and supporting creativity in the region.
To learn more click to open pdf file NWT/Associate Artist

IAA Subscription Rates

Current subscription rates are as follows;
Large Groups – 80 members or more:  £50 per year.
Small Groups – 79 members or less:  £25 per year.
Solo Artists / Performers: £10 per year.

For membership enquiries please see our How to join page.