What's On in Ludlow in February
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01 February 2010:- Tulpan (12A),

Time: 19.30 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 02/02/2010 Dir: Sergei Dvortsevoy, Germany/Kazakhstan/Poland/Russia/Switzerland, 2008, subtitled, 103 mins A deadpan comedy set on the endless, flat steppes of Kazakhstan. There are no landmarks, no signs, no roads, and it is dry, dusty, cold and windy. But even in such unpromising conditions romance is a possibility – or at least, that’s what Asa hopes when he negotiates with her parents for the hand of the lovely Tulpan. 01584 878141 www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

02 February 2010:- Vanishing of the Bees (U),

Time: 14.00 and 20.00 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 02/02/2010 Dir: George Langworth, USA, 2009, 97 mins All over American and Europe, bee colonies are in trouble, and bees are disappearing. What’s going on? This insightful documentary tells a gripping story about a complex issue, explaining the science and giving practical advice on what we can all do to help. This is a DVD screening in Oscars. 01584 878141 www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

03 February 2010:- Cracks (15),

Time: 19.30 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 04/02/2010 Dir: Jordan Scott, UK/Ireland, 2009, 104 mins. Based on the novel by Sheila Kohler, this is a story of obsession and loss of innocence set in the hot-house atmosphere of a girls’ boarding school. It’s 1934, and Ms G (Eva Green) is an unusually glamorous teacher, idolised by the girls. But the arrival of an exotic new pupil, Spanish aristocrat Fiamma, throws everything into disarray. 01584 878141 www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

03 February 2010:- Poetry Cafe,

Time: 19.30 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 03/02/2010 First Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm. Bring your own or your favourite poems to read and discuss in convivial company. The themes are: 3 February - Travelling Gallery www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

04 February 2010:- Craft & Country Market,

Time: All Day Venue: Castle Square, Ludlow, Ends: 04/02/2010

06 February 2010:- Annual Mega Booksale,

Time: 10.00 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 07/02/2010 10am - 4pm. Thousands of second hand books, plus CDs, videos and DVDs, all at absolute bargain prices. All donations are very welcome. Deliveries to the Assembly Rooms but please, not until the week of the sale. If you are willing to help with the sale please contact Box Office 01584 878141. Auditorium, Admission £5 before 11am, 50p for the rest of the day. www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

07 February 2010:- Antique & Flea Market,

Time: All Day Venue: Castle Square, Ludlow, Ends: 07/02/2010

08 February 2010:- Me and Orson Welles (12A),

Time: 19.30 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 10/02/2010 Dir: Richard Linklater, UK, 2008, 114 mins. This re-imagining of the legendary Orson Welles and his extraordinary work is based on Robert Kaplow’s novel, which drops a fictional 17-year-old into the final week of rehearsals of Welles’ 1937 modern-dress version of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. Christian Mckay captures the youthful Orson brilliantly, and Zac Efron plays the young man, Richard Samuels. 01584 878141 www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

11 February 2010:- Citizen Kane (U),

Time: 14.00 and 19.30 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 11/02/2010 Dir: Orson Welles, USA, 1941, B&W, 119 mins. Consistently at the top of ‘best ever films’ polls, this film is, unbelievably, Orson Welles’ debut into the movie world. Its inspiration was the life of William Randolph Hearst, who during his lifetime assembled an empire of newspapers, radio stations, magazines and news services. This re-release is an irresistible opportunity to experience this masterpiece on the big screen. 01584 878141 www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

11 February 2010:- Ludlow Local Produce Market,

Time: 09.00 - 14.00 Venue: Castle Square, Ludlow, Ends: 11/02/2010 www.localtoludlow.org

12 February 2010:- City of London Sinfonia,

Time: 19.30 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 12/02/2010 with Karen Geoghegan (bassoon soloist). The CLS is one of the UK’s leading professional orchestras. Programme - Bartók Divertimento for strings, Mozart Bassoon concerto in B flat, Finzi Romance, Haydn Symphony no 45 in F sharp minor Farewell. Auditorium, £15 (£14 concs), Limited number of free tickets available to young people under 26, Duration: 1hr 40 mins www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

13 February 2010:- Concert: Ludlow Music Society,

Time: 19:30 Venue: Moor Park near Ludlow, Ends: 13/02/2010 A concert by Alec Frank-Gemmill, horn, Florence Cooke, violin, Daniel Tong, piano. Music by Smyth, Lennox Berkeley (horn trio), Thurlow, Brahms (horn trio). Tickets £10 at the door. Details 01584 876141 www.ludlowmusicsociety.org.uk

13 February 2010:- Grand Fancy Dress Valentine,

Time: 21.00 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 13/02/2010 With Ricky Cool and the Hoola Boola Boys. Here’s your chance to really go to town, dress up to the nines and enjoy a fantastic night out dancing to one of our best local bands. "Just let the Hoola Boola re-ignite your smile". www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

13 February 2010:- Nine (cert tbc),

Time: Sat 13 to Tues 16, Fri 19 & Sun 21 Feb, 19.30 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 21/02/2010 note NOT SHOWING ON 17TH 18TH & 20TH Dir: Rob Marshall, USA, 2009, runtime tbc. This spectacular movie is based on the hit stage musical Nine, itself based on Fellini’s film masterpiece 8½. It’s about Guido, a filmmaker who tries to shift his creative block by revisiting various past relationships - with his wife, mistress, muse, confidante, a journalist, a prostitute and his mother. Starring Daniel Day Lewis, Penelope Cruz, Nicole Kidman, Judy Dench and Sophia Loren. 01584 878141 www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

13 February 2010:- Where the Wild Things Are (PG),

Time: Sat & Sun 14.00, Mon & Tues 15.30 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 16/02/2010 Dir: Spike Jonze, USA, 2009, 101 mins. A fantastic adventure based on Maurice Sendak’s enduringly popular children’s book. Max escapes from his bedroom to a world populated by huge, hairy monsters who enjoy nothing more than a wild rumpus, and adopt Max as their king. 01584 878141 www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

14 February 2010:- Crazy Golf,

Time: 14.00 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 14/02/2010 2pm - 5pm, Putt your skill to the test over 9 holes of crazy golf suitable for all the family. Negotiate obstacles with ricochet shots and remember to keep an honest scorecard to add up after your round. Do not let the parents cheat! Oscars, Duration the course should take about 15 minutes to complete, £1 (50p concs), 01584 878141 www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

14 February 2010:- Valentines Market,

Time: Venue: Castle Square, Ludlow, Ends: 14/02/2010

16 February 2010:- Family Samba Drumming workshop,

Time: 17.30 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 16/02/2010 Lay down a funky Latin beat in this fun drumming session – beginners welcome. All ages from 8+. Oscars, £5 (£4 concs), Duration 1hr, 01584 878141 www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

19 February 2010:- Blame Kenny,

Time: 20.00 Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ends: 19/02/2010 Covers rock band. Dave, Kenny, Jimmy and George play everything from classic Stones numbers to Elbow and Arctic Monkeys. It’s loud, energetic music to get up and dance to. Oscars, £5 (£4 concs), Limited number of free tickets available to young people under 26, Duration 2½ hrs, 01584 878141 www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

21 February 2010:- Antique & Flea Market,

Time: All Day Venue: Castle Square, Ludlow, Ends: 21/02/2010

22 February 2010:- Fair Trade Fortnight,

Time: All Day Venue: Throughout Ludlow, Ends: 07/03/2010 www.ludlow21.org.uk

25 February 2010:- Ludlow Local Produce Market,

Time: 09.00 - 14.00 Venue: Castle Square, Ludlow, Ends: 25/02/2010 www.localtoludlow.org

26 February 2010:- Borderlines Film Festival,

Time: Various Venue: Ludlow Assembly Rooms and others, Ends: 14/03/2010 Borderlines Film Festival brings a generous slice of the best cinema from all over the world direct to Ludlow Assembly Rooms and other venues throughout Shropshire, Herefordshire and the Borders. Please see Festival Brochure (available January) for details. www.borderlinesfilmfestival.org

28 February 2010:- Sunday Craft & Country Market,

Time: All Day Venue: Castle Square, Ludlow, Ends: 28/02/2010

26 February 2011:- Ludlow Music Society: Sophie Daneman, soprano,

Time: 19:30 Venue: Moor Park, Richards Castle, Ends: 26/02/2011 The opera star gives a recital of songs by Schubert, Mendelssohn, Haydn, Faure, Poulenc, Walton and Cole Porter with Susie Allan, piano. Tickets bookable on-line - see website. £15 (students £5) www.ludlowmusicsociety.org.uk

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