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London Concertante Brings Candlelit Concert to Exeter

The Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending performed by London Concertante

Internationally acclaimed chamber orchestra London Concertante will come to Exeter on Friday 27th June for a 7:30pm performance at the Cathedral .

Set amidst the gentle glow of candlelight, the programme celebrates some of the greatest works in the classical repertoire – from Mozart’s effervescent overture to The Marriage of Figaro to Vivaldi’s visionary Four Seasons . Rounding off the evening is Vaughan Williams’s exquisite The Lark Ascending , a piece adored for its soaring, lyrical solo violin...

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Father's Day Gift Guide

From novelty gifts to designer aftershave, here at TED we have compiled a selection of the best presents to put a smile on good old Dad’s face this Father’s Day.

Jean Paul Gaultier Aftershave (125ml), £37 from Superdrug

Prove that designer scents aren’t just for women by purchasing your dad this gorgeous Peppermint aftershave. Not only will this aftershave leave Dad smelling fresh all day, it also helps to soothe and protect against razor burn. To purchase this item please visit http://bit.ly/RwdEdK or visit your nearest Superdrug store located in the Guildhall Shopping...

The Fab Beatles play The Lemon Grove

On Friday 28 November The Fab Beatles will be playing at Exeters Lemon Grove.

They will be playing a full show with three sets including many costume changes.

They have been chosen by the BBC as "The Best" and commissioned by EMI to promote the "Beatles 1" CD.

Tickets are on sale Now for only £10 from Exeter box office www.exeterboxoffice.com or http://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Exeter/Lemon-Grove-Exeter-University/The...

Special offer tickets only £5 for the first 120 tickets brought only from http://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Exeter/Lemon-...

World cup fever at Centre Spot with Diamondogz

Local glam rock tribute band Diamondogz will be playing at St James Park on Saturday 14 June from 8pm until 10.30pm, before England face Italy at 11pm in their first fixture of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Come and make a night of it at SJP! Tickets are just £5 and can be bought in advance via reception at St James Park or by emailing red.army@exetercityfc.co.uk – alternatively you can buy on the door.

The night is being used as a fundraiser for the Red Army junior supporters' club and the Light Up the Park initiative to replace the floodlights at St James Park, run...

The Great Gatsby Comes to Exeter

The Great Gatsby, set in the 1920's jazz age, tells the story of self- made millionaire Jay Gatsby.

Mr Gatbsy seemingly has it all, but there is one thing he does not have. The love of his life Daisy Buchanan.

The Great Gatsby sees Jay persue Daisy no matter what the cost...

This fantastic tale of American society is currently being performed at The Barnfield Theatre every evening at 7.30pm.

The last show will be held on Saturday 14th June.

To purchase tickets please visit http://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk/the-great-gatsby/ . Alternatively you can...

The Bon Jovi Experience play Exeter Corn Exchange

Fans of rock giants Bon Jovi will be heading for Exeter Corn Exchange on Friday 27 June when the Bon Jovi Experience perform live at the city centre venue.

The Bon Jovi Experience were the world’s first tribute Bon Jovi and are the world’s only tribute to have been requested by, and to have performed live on stage with, Jon Bon Jovi himself. They are also the only tribute to have been featured on the official Bon Jovi website.

They were told by BBC Radio 1 DJ and TV personality, Chris Evans, that “they were the best tribute band he had ever seen” and were also asked to...

Rachel Busby and David Webb exhibit in Exeter

Exeter Phoenix is pleased to present an exhibition of recent paintings by Rachel Busby and David Webb, who each make work grounded in memory, nostalgia and a sense of place; each in their own way, appearing to weave a tentative path that fluctuates between representation and abstraction.

Both artists draw references from rich personal histories and the powerful agency of particular objects, locations and narratives. Rather than coalesce into tangible landscapes, interiors or still life imagery however, these allusions are fragmented, mapped out and reworked to capture an essence...

South West Blog Social goes down a storm

Last Saturday (7th June) saw a whole host of bloggers descended on Exeter to take part in the South West Blog Social. The event, run by local bloggers Jodie Dewberry (@alajode) and Albertine Brandon (@dippywrites) brought together over 50 bloggers for a day of fun and girly pampering at Oddfellows Bar, New North Road.

The event was not only an opportunity for bloggers to get a makeover with hair, nail and beauty stations, it was also a learning curve. Talks were held throughout the day giving advice from industry experts such as Jessica Debrah, founder of blogger network, Fashion,...

Excitement is building for The Day We Played Brazil

Excitement is building as rehearsals continue for this summer’s feature production at The Exeter Northcott.

Nick Stimson and Chris Williams have created an entirely new musical which celebrates Love and Hope, as told through the lives and generations of an Exeter family.

The story moves seamlessly back and forth through the years between 1914 and 2014 and entwines the trials and tribulations of Exeter City Football Club with family relationships and the events of the wider world.

Exeter City was chosen to represent the English Football Association for the 1914...

Veronica and Max

Winners of The European Blues Challenge 2013, exciting Italian duo Veronica and Max play country blues and ragtime, hokum, jug band and rural music from the 20's and 30's in their own unique style. Using ukulele, washboard, kazoo, guitars and mandolin, they sing and play with passion and humour, reproducing its original sound, updated with a modern twist.

Expect songs from Big Bill Broonzy, Memphis Minnie, Jimmie Rodgers, , Bo Carter and the Delmore Brothers.

Venue: The Devon Deli, Newton Abbot

Friday 27 June

Doors open 6pm, dinner at 6.30pm....

Your guide to What's On this weekend

If you're stuck for ideas this weekend, take a look at our guide to the best of what's on in and around Exeter...

THEATRE

Ignite: Exeter’s Festival of Theatre Various Venues, Exeter For one week in June, any space can be a theatre.... From pub cellars to cathedrals, libraries to synagogues, the city will be transformed for Ignite, Exeter’s festival of theatre. Taking place until Saturday 7 June, with nearly two 200 performances over six days, you can see fantastic productions from companies across the country. The full programme can be found here: http://www.igniteexeter....

Entertainment & Reviews

London Concertante Brings Candlelit Concert to Exeter

Father's Day Gift Guide

The Fab Beatles play The Lemon Grove

World cup fever at Centre Spot with Diamondogz

The Great Gatsby Comes to Exeter

The Bon Jovi Experience play Exeter Corn Exchange

Rachel Busby and David Webb exhibit in Exeter

South West Blog Social goes down a storm

Excitement is building for The Day We Played Brazil

Veronica and Max

Your guide to What's On this weekend

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