MUSICAL TREAT for OPERA LOVERS

When: Wednesday 21st May 2008 - 7:30pm
Where: O' SOLE MIO Restaurant, 53, Crwys Road, CARDIFF, CF24 4ND.
If you enjoy OPERA and GOOD AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CUISINE, prepare to be serenaded by Operatic Arias and Neapolitan Favourites.
Entertainment will be provided by artists from Dennis O’Neill’s Cardiff International Academy of Voice.This event is in support of George Thomas Hospice Care.Ticket price: £35 per person.Contact: Sharon Owen, George Thomas Hospice Care, 029 20524150 or email Sharon at Sharon.owen@george-thomas-hospice.org.uk

Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage

When: Friday 16th May 2008 -> Saturday 17th May 2008 - Various Times
Where: Cardiff International Arena, Mary Ann Street, Cardiff, CF10 2EQ
Thomas the tank engine and friends perform 4 live shows at the CIA this May. Sure to be popular with the kids!
Tickets available from £11.50 for the following dates. Click on a date to view availability:

Friday 16th May 5pm
Saturday 17th May 11am
Saturday 17th May 2pm
Saturday 17th May 5pm

Berkeley Birthday Concert

When: Tuesday 13th May 2008 - 7pm
Where: Weston Gallery, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Castle Grounds, Cathays Park, Cardiff
As part of the College’s celebrations of Michael Berkeley’s 60th birthday, the College present an evening of music for solo instruments and chamber ensembles, including Among the Lillies, Music for Chaucer and Catch me if you can.
7pm,Weston Gallery £5, £3

Celebrity Piano recital

When: Thursday 8th May 2008 - 5.15pm - pre concert buffet supper 6pm - recital 7.30 book presentation
Where: RWCMD
Celebrity Piano Recital featuring Boris Berman on Piano playing works by Prokofiev
Preceeded by a light supper, enjoy an early evening recital given by this internationally acclaimed musician, followed by an opportunity to meet Mr Berman who will introduce his latest book on the works of Prokofiev.

CSS - MTV Spanking New Music

When: Monday 5th May 2008 - 7:30pm
Where: Cardiff University Students Union, Place Park, Cardiff City Centre, CF10 3QN

Brazilian funksters CSS (Cansei de Ser Sexy) come to Cardiff as part of MTV's Spanking New Music tour. They'll also be joined by New York's hottest new group MGMT and Sunderland boys The Futureheads.

Also appearing as part of the MTV Spanking New Music Tour are The Zutons who play the previous night.

Tickets available for £15

House Heaven 2008

When: Saturday 3rd May 2008 - 10pm til 5am
Where: Q Bar, 2 Greyfriars Road, by Oceanas, Cardiff
GLAM MEETS UNDERGROUND FOR A TRULY FABULOUS NIGHT. All this for only a FIVER. A PROPER NIGHT OUT.
Always check the www.househeaven.biz for each week’s listings.Wales’ best dance weekly.House Heaven was the talk of 2007. From zero to the one of the most visited club nights in Wales in just a few months. A true phenomenon.House Heaven has the well deserved reputation for great music, great people, great times - every time.Famous for playing and performing the best in uplifting dance music, new and old that will have you literally dancing your proverbial socks of. Everyone knows that House Heaven is where the music loving clubber comes first!!!What really makes House Heaven is the fantastic “congregation.” Beautiful girls, fun fellas. A great mix of fun, welcoming, exciting people out for a great night and who love a great party and wicked music.House Heaven blaized a trail Having had the likes of Judge Jules along with Time Flies, Cool House, SUMO, the Hippo Allstars alongside the fantastic House Heaven Team headed by Paul Lyons, John Lenney Junior (BBC), and renowned awesome live percussionist Daymo. The house heaven team with the hand picked residents Richie V (Radio One Extra) and Alex Gorman deliver the very best truly excellent Welsh musical talent that is literally second to none.HOUSE HEAVEN- THE RESURRECTION-The second coming.The new season for 2008.This time we have invested much more and crafted the club to completely enhance your clubbing experience. A new dance floor with the literally the best and biggest system in Cardiff to give superb, beautiful clear sound.After the £1m+ refit, the first House Heaven refit, the venue has now been made even better. Two full floors, not just rooms, refitted booths, and wonderful new chill out area.The now famous dark room has been refitted, refloored, redocorated and is ready for another season. The awesome sound system completely refurbed. It’s ready………………And now new entire storey with a new dance floor with the literally the best and biggest system in Cardiff to give superb, beautiful clear sound. With the House Heaven Team, the very best in live percussion and the awesome congregation. You will absolutely love it, I promise.

See you there!

Oxjam Cardiff Chill 2008

When: Monday 28th April 2008 - Starts at 22:00; should finish by around midnight
Where: Glo Bar, Churchill Way, Cardiff CF10 2DW
Oxjam Cardiff Chill returns to the city of Cardiff for a third festival.
This year’s festival will be taking place in Glo Bar, Churchill Way (just off Queen Street, Cardiff city centre) on Monday 28th April 2008 at 10pm.The night will feature bands including Rachel Taylor-Beales and Two StrungOut.There will also be a raffle.All money raised from the event will go to Oxfam.Please note: this event is open to over 18s only.

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Greggs Fun Run!

Held in Cardiff on Sunday the 11th May - The Greggs Fun Run.

This Fun Run is to raise money for the Children’s Cancer Ward at the University of Wales Hospital.

The event starts at 9:30am and is a 5km course with a shorter 1km course happening.

The event will be held at Bute Park in Cardiff. There will be goodies and medals for the people who take part.

I hope to see you all there!

RHS Spring Flower Show Cardiff

The Annual Show features gardens, plants, talks and demonstrations and takes place in Bute Park from Friday 18 - Sunday 20 April 2008.

"This show kickstarts the gardening season with fresh blossoms, fun family activities and a taste of the trends to come over the next gardening year...."

http://www.rhs.org.uk/cardiff/2008/index.asp

City of Cardiff Symphony Orchestra

When: Tuesday 29th April 2008 - 8pm

Where: St Augustine's Church, Penarth

CCSO Performing Schubert Unfinished Symphony

Cardiff's own Symphony Orchestra performs these inspirational four works at St Augustine’s Church, Albert Road, Penarth.

Joined by soloists David Probert (cor anglais) and Dean Wright (trumpet) from the Welsh National Opera, City of Cardiff Symphony Orchestra will be performing Aaron Copland's Quiet City.

To launch into spring, CCSO will also be performing Delius' First Cuckoo in Spring.

Dvorak's uplifting Czech Suite comprises five movements, based on a dance theme.

Arguably Schubert's greatest work, his Unfinished Symphony will complete this fascinating programme, performed by Cardiff's highly acclaimed Symphony Orchestra, CCSO.

Tickets are available at the door from 19:40 (£9 / £6 concessions), but it is advisable to purchase tickets in advance to avoid disappointment (029 20306696). Tickets can also be reserved by emailing justinhorton72@btinternet.com.

Menuhin Competition 2008

When: Friday 11th April 2008 -> Sunday 20th April 2008

Where: RWCMD

The college is delighted to welcome the Menuhin Competition 2008 to Cardiff for the first time.

The competition brings over forty young violinists under the age of 22 together for over a week of rounds, concerts, workshops, seminars and masterclasses. The world-class jury will also perform concertos and chamber music in a range of venues around and about Cardiff, joined by outstanding Welsh musicians.

For more details on the full range of events, please see link below.

To request a competition leaflet, please call the RWCMD Box Office.

Menuhin Competition 2008 (http://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/menuhin)

The Blue Planet Live!

From: 12 April 2008

To: 13 April 2008

In St David's Hall, cardiff.

The Blue Planet Live! promises to be an extraordinary experience at St David's Hall.

The amazing natural history sensation from the BBC will have excerpts played on a gigantic screen with the incredible accompanyiong score played by a live full orchestra.

The scale of the Planet including wonderful underwater scenes will come to life in a unique way.

Time: 12 & 13 April - 7.30pm
St. David's Hall, The Hayes, Cardiff. CF10 1SH Tel: 029 2087 8444

Cardiff Devils v Sheffield Steelers

On the 23 March 2008 - Elite League Ice Hockey.

The final scheduled home League fixture of the season welcomes great rivals the Sheffield Steelers.

Time: 23 March - FO 6pm

Venue: Ice Rink, Cardiff Bay Sports Village, Box Office 20382001

Devils: Cardiff Devils, Unit 12, Priority Busines Centre, Curran Rd, Cardiff CF10 5ND - Tel: 0845 434 9055

Visit the home of Doctor Who...

You can spot the stars of Doctor Who filming in and around Cardiff for the next series, due on air early next year. Visit the Doctor Who Up-close exhibition in the Red Dragon Centre in Cardiff Bay to see Daleks and Cyberman - and pick up a map of Doctor Who filming locations.

Cancer Care Cymru 5K Canter & 1K Fun Run

When: Sunday 6th April 2008 - 1K Fun Run 10.00am Start 5K Canter 10.30am Start

Where: Cardiff Castle Grounds, Castle Street, Cardiff, CF10 3RB

The Cancer Care Cymru 5K Canter (flat measured course) & 1K Fun Run

Cancer Care Cymru, once again holds its annual 5k Canter and Children’s fun run this April 6th 2008, starting and finishing in the grounds of Cardiff’s historic Castle. If you are not familiar with Cancer Care Cymru, our nurses give specialised support and care from the point of diagnosis of this devastating disease, are there all the way through the treatment process and give as much time as needed to both the patients and their families. They work in outpatient clinics and on hospital wards throughout South and more recently West Wales using their knowledge and expertise for the benefit of everyone they come into contact with. The enclosed pamphlet may give you a clearer understanding of the charity’s aims and ambitions.

Now in its third year the Cancer Care Cymru 5K Canter and Children’s Fun Run is an excellent Spring event for all to participate in and a great way to keep fit whilst raising vital funds via sponsorship for this very worthwhile cause

So why not take the plunge and enter yourself this year or if appropriate to do so, use this charity event as a team building occasion for your school, organisation or team? I have taken the liberty of enclosing a poster which I would ask you to display at your premise along with an entry form. These can be photocopied or further copies can be down-loaded from our website www.cancercarecymru.org

The Beach Boys

When: Sunday 6th April 2008 - 7:30pm

Where: Cardiff International Arena, Mary Ann Street, Cardiff, CF10 2EQ

Summer must be on its way, because the Beach Boys are coming to town!

Tickets available for £36.50 on TicketMaster.co.uk

The Australian Pink Floyd Show

The World's number 1 Pink Floyd tribute band comes to Cardiff. These guys are so good they were even asked to perform for a member of (the real) Pink Floyd. Back in 1996 they performed for David Gilmour at his 50th birthday celebrations.

When is this? - Thursday 3rd April 2008 - 8pm
where is this? - Cardiff International Arena, Mary Ann Street, Cardiff, CF10 2EQ

Tickets available for £24.50 on TicketMaster.co.uk

Celebrity Spring Fashion Show at Cardiff’s Hilton Hotel

"Come along to the Hilton Hotel on Monday the 10th March 08 at 7:15pm and enjoy a fabulous Celebrity Spring Fashion Show -compered by Mel Knight & Jason Harrold of Red Dragon! +after-show party at No.10 Mill Lane (celebrity DJ) Tickets £13 pp from:- Mrs Sharon Owen, George Thomas Hospice Care, CF14 7BQ. Phone :- 029 20524150"

For all you fashion fanatics this should be one for the books! Should be a pretty impressive evening and a unique experience to go on and check it out!

Masquerade Charity Ball

Ladies and Gentlemen, Friends, Acquaintances and Randoms……please make way for a truly fun-tastic end of term event!!

On the 12th March, Fat Cat plays host to Barnardo’s charity MASQUERADE BALL, where were inviting you to come get masked up and celebrate the fact that Easter term is almost finished and all those assignments are handed in.

Dress code is smart, so you really do have the rare opportunity to dress up! Also on the night are prizes for best dressed couple (or male and female), Resident DJ, student drinks promo’s and a raffle with prizes including free beauty therapies, paintballing and alcohol.

The fun starts at 9pm in Fat Cat on Greyfriars road (by Oceana, Varsity etc) and will go on until the place kicks us out! Buy tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.

This is a charity event where all profits are in aid of the children’s Charity Barnardo’s, so come and give your support!

See you all there!!

Tickets are £3 advanced (£4 on the door)
Tickets available from Fat Cat


*Beautiful cheap masks available from www.partypacks.co.uk*