Harborough Mail - Events & Exhibitions Feed

Guitarist Martin returning home to help parish church

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:02:05 GMT

An award-winning guitarist is coming home for a fund-raising gig at Harborough’s St Dionysius Church.

Video: Blue plaque remembers famous Kibworth siblings

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:56:14 GMT

A blue heritage plaque has been unveiled at The Old House in Kibworth to mark the importance of two of its former residents, writer John Aikin and his sister, the poet and writer Anna Laetitia Barbauld.

Town choir to sing in Brie-making region

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:13:29 GMT

A choir from Harborough Choral Society has set off to perform two concerts in France.

Top tribute festival coming to a farm near here

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:08:18 GMT

Top tribute performers are making their way to entertain crowds at Glastonbudget festival this weekend.

Mail’s online music columnist: 90s indie stalwarts are still going strong

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:41:29 GMT

REVIEW: Cast and The Twang at O2 Academy, Birmingham, March 11.

Feature: Room for Music

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:43:19 GMT

Their name may not be the most well-known in the district, but Harborough district organisation Room For Music is providing great support for young musicians and studio technicians alike.

Jack’s still reading the Mail after 90 years!

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:02:11 GMT

We all like our home comforts and while Jack Cooper was away on service during the Second World War it was his weekly copy of the Mail that brought him not only news but a sense of solace.

Great line-up of bands ahead for KibFest

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:50:42 GMT

Charity music festival Kibfest is set to kick-start the summer with an impressive line up of bands this weekend.

Big band sound inspired by the movies

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:13:19 GMT

Big band music is bringing a night of Hollywood glamour to the town.

Shock at decision to axe Arts Fresco event

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:40:46 GMT

What began as half a day of free entertainment featuring 25 street artists turned into arguably the biggest event in Harborough’s calendar .

Slideshow: New exhibit opened at Hallaton Museum

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:38:07 GMT

An entrepreneur from Hallaton is an integral part of a new Post Office exhibition at the village museum.

Video: Spot your fish

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:37:49 GMT

A school of fish is floating to Leicester after hundreds of people in Harborough joined together to support a Leicestershire Craft Centre project.

Fashion show for third world causes

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:29:32 GMT

If you want to discard your winter woolies and inject some colour into your wardrobe then a women’s fashion show in Harborough next Thursday, May 23, will be just the ticket.

Column: Rocking on for another year by Sian Ponting from Enable Youth

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:57:33 GMT

I can hardly believe Rock on the Rec is in its fourth year. I remember first talking about the idea to a couple of young people and a few colleagues back in 2010 when I had just started working on the Rural Youth Voice Project, alongside Enable Youth. .

Mail’s Online Music Columnist: Annie interviews Gaz Birtles from Leicester’s The Donkey

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:40:45 GMT

If ever a venue thrived on a love and passion for music, The Donkey at 203 Welford Road, Leicester, is it, writes Annie Lees.

Collective present eclectic music mix

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:14:19 GMT

The Harborough Collective is performing ‘Mysterious Barricades’, including works by a diverse range of composers and musicians, at the Congregational Church on Sunday.

Nightjar Sessions to help up-and-coming young acts

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:37:56 GMT

Two men have put their musical heads together to put on a fun night which will include a battle of bands at a pub in Harborough once a month.

Mail’s online music columnist: Hidden Gems

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:12:31 GMT

As a leading national music publication starts its hunt for Britain’s best small live music venue, it seemed only apt to take a moment and a few column inches to appreciate the venues that we have in and around our fair town which showcase bands and artists for our listening pleasure week in, week out, and somehow slip under the radar. .

Academy’s students are in the spotlight

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:56:52 GMT

Pupils from Harborough’s Welland Park Academy have been in the dramatic and sporting spotlight of late.

Spirited production for a ghostly tale

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:39:09 GMT

A strong cast will take on a spirited show in Kibworth Theatre Company’s latest production.