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Exhibition on Olympics


ANOLYMPIC-themed exhibition is running at Newport’s Museum and Art Gallery. The Following the Flame/DilynY


Fflam Project celebrates the histo- ry of Welsh men and women who attended the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Followthe origins of the Olympic Games in Greece (776BC) through to their demise more than 1,000 years later;ontothe important role Britain playedinthe Olympics’ re- establishment in Athens in 1896 and the birth of the Paralympics in 1948, andmanysignificant episodes since,focusing mainlyonWelsh participation and achievement. The exhibition includesamoving


film with aspecially-composed music soundtrack; newportraits of Welsh Olympians and Paralympians commissioned from Welsh artists; asculpture of Paulo Radmilovic,Wales’ greatest Olympian, sporting memorabilia, Olympic Torches and muchmore. The museum opens Mondayto


Saturdayfrom9.30am to 5pm. Admission is free. Contact :Newport City Council on (01633) 656 757


Take alook at art in shop


ANexhibition, Painters and Printmakers,ison-going at Abergavenny’s Art Shop and Gallery.The showfeatures recent paintings and prints by some of the shop’s regular exhibitors. The Art Shop can be found in a


renovated 16th century building in Cross Street in the town. Collections of ceramics,textiles,


book art, jewellery,sculpture, printmaking and paintings are dis- playedonthe first floor,along with aregularly changing programme of exhibitions,talks,events and work- shops.


Blaenavon Torch events


THERE’S apossible once-in-a-life- time opportunity to see the Olympic torch next week as it pass- es through the streets of Blaenavon ahead of this summer’s Games in London. The BlaenavonWorld Heritage Centre will be marking the occa- sion with afun-packed event called Best of BlaenavononFriday,May 25, between noon and 4pm. The event will showcase local


food and craft producers,local visi- tor attractions and sport clubs. There will also be live music and entertainment, and food served in the Heritage Tea Rooms. Formore information, ring 01495 742333 or logontovisitblaenavon. co.uk


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Enter Anthony Browne’sworld


NATIONAL Museum Cardiffistohost afamily exhibition whichimmerses visitors into Anthony Browne’s picture book world. Through the Magic


Mirror:The Worldof Anthony Browne,a‘Seven Stories’ exhibition tour. The exhibition will be opened on Saturday, June 2, by former Children’s Laureate and award-win- ning author and illustrator, AnthonyBrowne. Visitors will be greeted


with lifesizeadaptations of his work combined with original illustrations from more than 30 of his picture book titles including Gorilla, Into the Forest, Zoo, Little Beauty and Willythe Champ. There will also be an opportunity to playThe Shape Game,adrawing


Exhibitions


game invented by Browne thatgets the whole family involved. Enter his familyhome, complete with familyphoto- graphs and artefacts,as well as artwork from My Mumand My Dad.Walk through the backyard from Changes,take astroll in the park or visit alife-size gorilla in the zoo,showcas- ing artwork from Little Beauty.You can also enter the forest where Anthony Browne’s fairytale adapta- tions can be found, includ- ing Hansel and Gretel, Me and You, Bear Hunt and The Tunnel. This is the first exhibition


of Anthony’s work on this scale in the UK. An interna- tionallyacclaimed author


and illustrator of children’s books,with nearly 40 titles to his name,Browne cre- ates stronglynarrative watercolours thatblend near-photographic realism with fantasti- cal, surreal touches and ingenious visual puns. The Seven Stories touring exhibition will be on displayat National Museum Cardiff from June 2to September 23. Formore information, please visit www.museumwales.ac.uk Seven Stories in


Newcastle Upon Tyne is the first gallery and archivein the UK thatcelebrates the worldofchildren’s books creating avibrant event programme to cater for book lovers of all ages.


Star names to Enjoyat2012 festival event


THEScarlets are swapping rugbyfor music after announcing five big chart- topping acts fortheir music festivalEnjoy2012 to mark the start of the summer at ParcyScarlets in Llanelli. The WestWales music


event is backonSaturday, May26, with the family- friendlyopening time of 2pm, making it aperfect afternoon and evening out forgroups of teenagers,fami- lies as well as hard core fans of some the UK’s most exciting new acts. And this year’s opening act could- n’t come anybig- ger or better –the stunning and sen- sational X-Factor star and judge, Alexandra Burke Add to thatUK


STAR ATTRACTION: Alexandra Burke


RNBstar Starboy Nathan, London- based three-piece girlband Stooshe, Gary Barlow’s West London trio Lonsdale Boys


Club and newyoung talent Josh Osho,and youhavefive of the most talked about acts in the country on stage.. Early-bird ticket sales are being held for£10 forfield and £15 in the stands with a limited number still avail- able. Seated tickets cost £20. Call the ticket office on 0870 871 871 8088.


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MONKEY MAGIC: The art of Anthony Browne exhibits at The National Museum


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