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Friday 12th March 8:00 PM
Mike Denham with Sunset Cafe Stompers
Friday 12th March at 8:00pm Speakeasy Night
Old-style jazz of the New Orleans masters in a lively and inventive way. Jelly Roll Morton, George Lewis and Louis Armstrong are amongst their influences.
A sell-out last time --- not a jazz cliche in sight" (Just Jazz Magazine) Read More »
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Music
Friday 12th March 8:00 PM
Mike Denham with Sunset Cafe Stompers
Old-style jazz of the New Orleans masters in a lively and inventive way. Jelly Roll Morton, George... more »
Saturday 20th March 7:45 PM
BAND NIGHT
Band Nights are an exciting line-up of young bands and musicians performing at the Arts Centre. ... more »
Friday 26th March 7:30 PM
The Ancora Duo
Anne has been a regular performer at IAC and always delights with her fabulous sound and attractive... more »
Saturday 27th March 9:30 AM
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Friday 9th April 8:00 PM
Zoe Schwarz and Rob Koral Jazz and Blues
"One of the most engagingly natural partnerships in jazz" more »
Friday 16th April 7:30 PM
Cello Classics
Daniel stunned us last season in his performance of Ravel's Miroirs. Ben is a graduate of Royal... more »
Friday 7th May 7:30 PM
ECLECTICA!
Without a doubt, Eclectica! has redefined the string quartet, replacing the 2nd violin and viola with... more »
Friday 14th May 8:00 PM
NEIL MAYA QUARTET
Neil Maya: Saxes,Tom Unwin: piano,Kevin Sanders: Bass,Nick Carter: Drums. more »
Saturday 15th May 9:30 AM
More information
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Friday 21st May 7:30 PM
BAROQUE. CLASSICAL and ROMANTIC
Martin has already recorded Rachmaninov's unjustly neglected First Piano Sonata to much acclaim. ... more »
Saturday 22nd May 8:00 PM
Band Night - Open mic gig
The best young bands and musicians around! more »
Friday 4th June 8:00 PM
Mike Denham SOLO
Tickets for this event are already selling well. Call the box office on 01460 54973 to order tickets... more »
Friday 11th June 7:30 PM
LE PETIT RIEN
Concertos by Telemann, sonatas by JS Bach together with his first keyboard partita, Couperin’s... more »
Sunday 13th June 7:30 PM
The Rivertones
A swift return for this disciplined and humorous Barbershop Harmony Club with master of ceremonies and... more »
Friday 18th June 8:00 PM
Dominic Ashworth with The Craig Milverton Trio
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Friday 25th June 8:00 PM
Sophie Smith Quartet
Sophie Smith is one of the UK’s finest young jazz vocalists. A graduate of the Guildhall School... more »
Friday 2nd July 8:00 PM
Rick Payne
A must for all aspiring guitarists and lovers of the guitar!Finger picking and slide-guitar maestro,... more »
Saturday 3rd July 9:30 AM
More information
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Friday 16th July 8:00 PM
Greg Abate with The Craig Milverton Trio
US and International jazz saxophonist and flautist, Abate is widely considered among jazz writers and... more »
Saturday 17th July 7:45 PM
Band Night - Open mic gig
Band Nights are an exciting line-up of young bands and musicians performing at the Arts Centre. ... more »
Saturday 24th July 1:00 AM
The Martucci Ensemble
An evening of intense Romanticism featuring two of the greatest 20th century’s works for string... more »
Thursday 29th July 9:30 AM
More information
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Friday 30th July 7:30 PM
GLORIOUS ARIAS and DUETS
Glorious arias and duets from Handel’s Rinaldo, Poro, Theodora, Jephtha, and Tamerlano interspersed... more »
Friday 6th August 8:00 PM
Ben Waghorn and Andy Christie Quartet
An evening of jazz standards and Latin numbers from the talented Ben Waghorn, who plays soprano, alto,... more »
Friday 24th September 7:30 PM
THE ELOQUENT OBOE
James Turnbull is a former Principal Oboe in the National Youth Orchestra and Oxford University graduate,... more »
Friday 22nd October 7:30 PM
THE LAWSON TRIO
Mendelssohn Trio No1 in D minor Liszt Tristia, La Vallée d'Obermann Schubert Notturno... more »
Mike Denham with Sunset Cafe Stompers
Old-style jazz of the New Orleans masters in a lively and inventive way. Jelly Roll Morton, George... more »
Saturday 20th March 7:45 PM
BAND NIGHT
Band Nights are an exciting line-up of young bands and musicians performing at the Arts Centre. ... more »
Friday 26th March 7:30 PM
The Ancora Duo
Anne has been a regular performer at IAC and always delights with her fabulous sound and attractive... more »
Saturday 27th March 9:30 AM
More information
. more »
Friday 9th April 8:00 PM
Zoe Schwarz and Rob Koral Jazz and Blues
"One of the most engagingly natural partnerships in jazz" more »
Friday 16th April 7:30 PM
Cello Classics
Daniel stunned us last season in his performance of Ravel's Miroirs. Ben is a graduate of Royal... more »
Friday 7th May 7:30 PM
ECLECTICA!
Without a doubt, Eclectica! has redefined the string quartet, replacing the 2nd violin and viola with... more »
Friday 14th May 8:00 PM
NEIL MAYA QUARTET
Neil Maya: Saxes,Tom Unwin: piano,Kevin Sanders: Bass,Nick Carter: Drums. more »
Saturday 15th May 9:30 AM
More information
. more »
Friday 21st May 7:30 PM
BAROQUE. CLASSICAL and ROMANTIC
Martin has already recorded Rachmaninov's unjustly neglected First Piano Sonata to much acclaim. ... more »
Saturday 22nd May 8:00 PM
Band Night - Open mic gig
The best young bands and musicians around! more »
Friday 4th June 8:00 PM
Mike Denham SOLO
Tickets for this event are already selling well. Call the box office on 01460 54973 to order tickets... more »
Friday 11th June 7:30 PM
LE PETIT RIEN
Concertos by Telemann, sonatas by JS Bach together with his first keyboard partita, Couperin’s... more »
Sunday 13th June 7:30 PM
The Rivertones
A swift return for this disciplined and humorous Barbershop Harmony Club with master of ceremonies and... more »
Friday 18th June 8:00 PM
Dominic Ashworth with The Craig Milverton Trio
. more »
Friday 25th June 8:00 PM
Sophie Smith Quartet
Sophie Smith is one of the UK’s finest young jazz vocalists. A graduate of the Guildhall School... more »
Friday 2nd July 8:00 PM
Rick Payne
A must for all aspiring guitarists and lovers of the guitar!Finger picking and slide-guitar maestro,... more »
Saturday 3rd July 9:30 AM
More information
. more »
Friday 16th July 8:00 PM
Greg Abate with The Craig Milverton Trio
US and International jazz saxophonist and flautist, Abate is widely considered among jazz writers and... more »
Saturday 17th July 7:45 PM
Band Night - Open mic gig
Band Nights are an exciting line-up of young bands and musicians performing at the Arts Centre. ... more »
Saturday 24th July 1:00 AM
The Martucci Ensemble
An evening of intense Romanticism featuring two of the greatest 20th century’s works for string... more »
Thursday 29th July 9:30 AM
More information
. more »
Friday 30th July 7:30 PM
GLORIOUS ARIAS and DUETS
Glorious arias and duets from Handel’s Rinaldo, Poro, Theodora, Jephtha, and Tamerlano interspersed... more »
Friday 6th August 8:00 PM
Ben Waghorn and Andy Christie Quartet
An evening of jazz standards and Latin numbers from the talented Ben Waghorn, who plays soprano, alto,... more »
Friday 24th September 7:30 PM
THE ELOQUENT OBOE
James Turnbull is a former Principal Oboe in the National Youth Orchestra and Oxford University graduate,... more »
Friday 22nd October 7:30 PM
THE LAWSON TRIO
Mendelssohn Trio No1 in D minor Liszt Tristia, La Vallée d'Obermann Schubert Notturno... more »
Other Events
Friday 19th March 7:00 PM
Processing Words
Contact Helen Walker on 01460 52675 if you would like to read or be read. An evening for writers and... more »
Saturday 20th March 9:30 AM
More information
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Saturday 10th April 7:30 PM
Quiz Night
Book your table early! Tickets £12 per table of up to 4 more »
Friday 23rd April 7:00 PM
St George's Day
A great way to welcome Spring! Tickets £17.50 including a welcoming glass of wine, three course... more »
Wednesday 28th April 7:00 PM
FASHION SHOW
in association with Retail Therapy Tickets: £6 to include a welcoming drink and... more »
Friday 9th July 7:30 PM
Quiz Night
Book your table early! Tickets: £15 per table of up to 6 more »
Processing Words
Contact Helen Walker on 01460 52675 if you would like to read or be read. An evening for writers and... more »
Saturday 20th March 9:30 AM
More information
. more »
Saturday 10th April 7:30 PM
Quiz Night
Book your table early! Tickets £12 per table of up to 4 more »
Friday 23rd April 7:00 PM
St George's Day
A great way to welcome Spring! Tickets £17.50 including a welcoming glass of wine, three course... more »
Wednesday 28th April 7:00 PM
FASHION SHOW
in association with Retail Therapy Tickets: £6 to include a welcoming drink and... more »
Friday 9th July 7:30 PM
Quiz Night
Book your table early! Tickets: £15 per table of up to 6 more »
Children
Workshop
Visual Arts
Monday 22nd March 9:30 AM
PHENOMENA
A MAIN GALLERY FEATURE more »
Monday 22nd March 9:30 AM
CHRIS HOWE
A CAFE GALLERY FEATURE more »
Tuesday 6th April 9:30 AM
"SPRING" OPEN EXHIBITION
Further information and application forms are now available by E-mailing either info@themeetinghouse.org.uk... more »
Monday 3rd May 9:30 AM
Inspirations
To complement her exhibition in The Main Gallery, we will also display a selection of the work of Nicky’s... more »
Monday 17th May 9:30 AM
The Guilty Party
“The Guilty Party, heavily punning, was an apparently civilized drinks party at which everybody... more »
Monday 31st May 9:30 AM
The System of Seasons
Living and working in the South West, Phil aims to draw the viewer in to his photographs, making him... more »
Monday 14th June 9:30 AM
Backbone
The friends, associates and volunteers of The Arts Centre form the backbone of our organisation. ... more »
Monday 5th July 9:30 AM
Pen, Brush and Graver
Jackie studied stage design at The Old Vic Theatre School and subsequently worked at The Old Vic making... more »
Monday 26th July 9:30 AM
Tranquility
Bobbie has recently moved from Devon to Hatch Beauchamp and was delighted to be given the opportunity... more »
Monday 26th July 9:30 AM
Cotton Jenny
Jean has exhibited successfully at The Arts Centre in the past and we welcome her back with a selection... more »
Monday 9th August 9:30 AM
Relative Perspectives
Both women are chiefly concerned with colour and the quality of light. Harriet’s paintings... more »
Monday 23rd August 9:30 AM
VIBRANT VERDURE
Ann has been awarded four Gold Medals by the RHS and her work is represented in the prestigious Shirley... more »
PHENOMENA
A MAIN GALLERY FEATURE more »
Monday 22nd March 9:30 AM
CHRIS HOWE
A CAFE GALLERY FEATURE more »
Tuesday 6th April 9:30 AM
"SPRING" OPEN EXHIBITION
Further information and application forms are now available by E-mailing either info@themeetinghouse.org.uk... more »
Monday 3rd May 9:30 AM
Inspirations
To complement her exhibition in The Main Gallery, we will also display a selection of the work of Nicky’s... more »
Monday 17th May 9:30 AM
The Guilty Party
“The Guilty Party, heavily punning, was an apparently civilized drinks party at which everybody... more »
Monday 31st May 9:30 AM
The System of Seasons
Living and working in the South West, Phil aims to draw the viewer in to his photographs, making him... more »
Monday 14th June 9:30 AM
Backbone
The friends, associates and volunteers of The Arts Centre form the backbone of our organisation. ... more »
Monday 5th July 9:30 AM
Pen, Brush and Graver
Jackie studied stage design at The Old Vic Theatre School and subsequently worked at The Old Vic making... more »
Monday 26th July 9:30 AM
Tranquility
Bobbie has recently moved from Devon to Hatch Beauchamp and was delighted to be given the opportunity... more »
Monday 26th July 9:30 AM
Cotton Jenny
Jean has exhibited successfully at The Arts Centre in the past and we welcome her back with a selection... more »
Monday 9th August 9:30 AM
Relative Perspectives
Both women are chiefly concerned with colour and the quality of light. Harriet’s paintings... more »
Monday 23rd August 9:30 AM
VIBRANT VERDURE
Ann has been awarded four Gold Medals by the RHS and her work is represented in the prestigious Shirley... more »
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8th March 2010
"Journeys"
A retrospective exhibition of the work of one of Somerset’s most talented artists – Beryl Fraenkel. Enjoy the journey through her paintings which led to the development of her unique semi-abstract style. In both the main and cafe galleries
14th February 2010Spring Open from 6th April
Are you an artist? Are you exhibiting in the Spring Open at the Arts Centre in April? Now is the time to request the application form. This is always a very popular event, so book early. Either call on 01460 54973 or E-mail info@themeetinghouse.org.uk
Welcome to our new events season
The Ilminster Arts Centre is a superb venue for small-scale concerts. It has an excellent acoustic that enhances the intimate atmosphere of the building. The jazz series presented by Mike Denham allows us to hear some of the best national jazz musicians, and we are delighted that Concerts in the West will continue to present their excellent series of classical concerts.
We also have music of more general interest such as the local Barbershop ensemble "Rivertones" and Band Nights.
From the literature evenings to the "Musicians of Bremen" - a touring group appealing to 3-9 year olds in an adaptation of the Grimm's fairy tale, we are confident that you can find many high quality events to entertain you. For more information, just click on the various navigation tabs on this page.
Michael Fry-Foley
Chairman, Ilminster Arts Centre at the Meeting House
Gallery Information
Ilminster Arts Centre is proud to announce its exciting programme of exhibitions for Spring 2010 which has been put together to bring you a balanced mixture of:
* High profile curated exhibitions arranged in partnership with Somerset Art Works;
* An open exhibition featuring the best traditional and contemporary work from the Somerset community of artists;
* A variety of exciting and innovative artist-led exhibitions.
We will launch the 2010 programme with ‘VISION’, a partnership exhibition of the work of three of the County’s most talented First Class Honours B.A. graduates.