What’s on 10 MARCH – 7 APRIL a
27 MARCH – 28 APRIL SWAN SONG n Underwater fashion photographer Zena Holloway whose portfolio includes commissions from FT, GQ and Tatler creates images that are striking, instinctive and driven by a deep understanding of her medium to deliver the remarkable. Swan Song sees a figure serenely floating in an alien world of weightless calm. bo.lee gallery;
bo-lee.co.uk
MUSIC nx Amanda Popham, Until 31 March, Rostra & Rooksmoor
n This exhibition surveys the ways in which photographers have explored still life. It builds on the tradition, symbolic nature and history of still life and considers the formal and aesthetic conventions photographers have used and how they have been adapted and subverted to invest new meaning in the photograph. The Holburne Museum;
holburne.org
10 – 31 MARCH MIKE BERNARD n Featuring his latest compositions of bustling Italian towns and markets; serene Venetian canals and his favourite fishing harbours and coastal scenes of Cornwall, Mike’s paintings in mixed media with collage are accompanied by scenes of Bath in pen and wash. Bath Contemporary;
bathcontemporary.co.uk
10 MARCH – 21 APRIL KENNETH DRAPER RA AND JEAN MACALPINE n Kenneth Draper RA and Jean Macalpine are both inspired by landscape, especially the light and colour of the island of Menorca where they have lived and worked for the last 18 years. Although their mediums are radically different, there is an intriguing dialogue between their work. Quest Gallery;
questgallery.co.uk
10 MARCH – 1 JULY THE COMPASSIONATE EYE n An exhibition of prints by
American artists depicting the sympathetic relationship between man and beast. These images will be accompanied by early folio engravings after the drawings of American birds by John James Audubon. American Museum;
americanmuseum.org
13 – 17 MARCH BELINDA UNDERHILL: PAINTINGS AND SCULPTURES n This exhibition is a chance to see the works assembled by Belinda Underhill en route from the earlier formalities of abstract painting to something more like pure consciousness. Strong, strange, thought-provoking. The Octagon at Milsom Place;
milsomplace.co.uk
22 MARCH – 22 APRIL SPRING EXHIBITION n A love of water, with its movement and myriad reflections unite Ben Hughes’ exhibition, featuring local scenes of Bath alongside seascapes and paintings of Venice. Ben Hughes Fine Art;
benhughesfineart.co.uk
24 MARCH – 14 APRIL RUTH STAGE n Ruth Stage is one of the leading contemporary figurative painters of her generation. The power and identity of Stage’s paintings stem from her skilled use of egg tempera and are noted for their spatial and luminous qualities. Hilton Fine Art;
hiltonfineart.com
16 MARCH LIVEWIRE AC/DC n Livewire is the AC/DC tribute show. The unique six man tribute to rock music’s greatest band AC/DC are back bigger, better and louder than ever before. This is high voltage rock’n’roll. Komedia; komedia.
co.uk/bath; 8.30pm
17 MARCH BACH’S MASS IN B MINOR n City of Bath Bach Choir returns to its roots this season with a spectacular performance of Bach’s iconic mass in B minor. The choir’s performance promises to be a highlight of the springtime concert scene. Bath Abbey; 01225 463362; 7.30pm
18 MARCH
THE ENDELLION STRING QUARTET n As part of a special series of three concerts, the quartet – described as one of the finest quartets in the UK – will play Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. Guildhall; 01225 463362; 3pm
22 MARCH JACK BRUCE AND HIS BIG BLUES BAND n Jack lives the blues. His latest band featuring the best of the young British blues scene rocks like no other. Rolling Stone said Jack is probably the most musically gifted bass player there's ever been. Komedia;
komedia.co.uk/bath; 8pm
23 MARCH LIANE CARROLL n Talented jazz musician Liane Carroll comes to Bath to
nx Liane Carroll, 23 March, Chapel Arts
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perform a much anticipated solo show of jazz highlights. Chapel Arts;
chapelarts.org; 8pm
24 MARCH
AN EVENING WITH PETER KING n This organ recital by Peter King features music by Bach and Liszt to raise money for the restoration of a recently discovered Victorian organ. St Matthews Church; 01225 312319; 7.30pm
28 MARCH EXAUDI VOCAL ENSEMBLE n Exaudi’s concert contrasts the new with the old with works such as John Cage’s Ear for EAR and Christopher Fox’s one/two/ three/four-piece, interspersed with intricate medieval French songs by Guillaume de Machaut. Michael Tippett Centre;
michaeltippettcentre.org; 8pm
31 MARCH – 19 MAY BATH SOCIETY OF ARTISTS SPRING EXHIBITION n The Society has grown over the years to a membership of around 120 diverse, talented artists. The Mayor of Bath is an honorary member and the annual exhibition, which is open to non-members, attracts about 1,000 entries and over 14,000 visitors, with sales doubling in the last few years. Victoria Art Gallery;
victoriagal.org.uk
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