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December 2008
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Events for: December 2008
The Kooks - 07:00PM 01/12/2008
Location - The Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Road, London
The Kooks are on UK tour playing at The Roundhouse. Doors open at 7:00pm.
25th Pig's Ear Beer & Cider Festival - 06:08AM 02/12/2008
Location - OCEAN, 270 Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 1HE
Tues-Thurs Noon-10.30pm, Fri/Sat Noon-11pm. Presented by East London & City Campaign For Real Ale. Over 100 real ales, ciders, perries, foreign and British bottle-conditioned beers. Food available. Opposite Hackney Town Hall. Admission £3.00 (Free Fri Noon-2pm). Discount for CAMRA members.
Bob Wilson - Book Signing - 12:30PM 03/12/2008
Location - Waterstone's in Leadenhall Market
Arsenal goalkeeping legend signs copies of his book, Life In The Beautiful Game
Simply Red - 07:30PM 03/12/2008
Location - O2 Arena - North Greenwich
Mick Hucknall brings his band to London for one-off gig.
Second Hand Book Sale - 11:00AM 04/12/2008
Location - Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, WC1R 4RL
Sale Runs From 11am-7pm In Aid Of Amnesty Int UK Quality Books at £1.00 and £2,00 plus a Selection of Amnesty Cards FREE ENTRANCE.
Len Goodman - Book Signing - 12:30PM 04/12/2008
Location - WHSmith - Westfield
Strictly Come Dancing's head judge signs copies of his August 28 autobiography, Better Late Than Never.
David Walliams and Quentin Blake - Book Signing - 04:30PM 04/12/2008
Location - Foyles at Selfridges - Oxford Street
Actor-turned-writer and his illustrator sign copies of their October 1 title The Boy In The Dress. Children's title is described as 'a humorous, classic tale that features an engaging boy hero'.
Poker for fun - 07:13AM 04/12/2008
Location - Neasdon Misty Moon Pub
19.30 UK National Poker League - played every Thursday in The Misty Moon pub Neasdon -no gambling involved learn it play it win it. A social event for total beginners or experienced players
The Roots - 07:30PM 05/12/2008
Location - The Forum, Kentish Town
Grammy Award-winning hip-hop group wrap up UK mini-tour
A Dickens of a Christmas - 07:00PM 05/12/2008
Location - Joiner Street, London Bridge
This Christmas event combines theatre with festive dinner and dancing in the vaults beneath London Bridge. Watch the tales of Dickens' unfold at our matinee or evening performances throughout December. Visit www.dickenschristmasparty.co.uk for further information
Christmas Celebration by Candlelight - 07:30PM 06/12/2008
Location - St.James's Church, 197 Piccadilly, London W1
Handel - Christmas Music from 'Messiah'
Vaughan Williams - Fantasia on Christmas Carols
Corelli - Christmas Concerto
Vivaldi - 'Winter' Four Seasons
Torelli - Christmas Concerto
Plus Carols for Choir, Audience, Organ and Orchestra
ENGLISH CHAMBER CHOIR
BELMONT ENSEMBLE OF LONDON
Peter G Dyson - Conductor
Tickets : 020 7766 1100 and on the door.
Barry Manilow - 06:30PM 06/12/2008
Location - O2 Arena - North Greenwich
Copacabana crooner brings his Ultimate Manilow: The Hits...And Then Some tour from Las Vegas to London.
Disability Snowsport UK London Santa Run - 12:06PM 06/12/2008
Location - Battersea Park, London
10am The 3rd Annual London Santa Run Battersea Park. 6km race with 2200 runners dressed in a Santa Suit. What better way to start the festive season? Great fun to watch and join in the christmas cheer. Entered by elite runners through to families with push chairs!
The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights 60 years On - 03:00PM 07/12/2008
Location - Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, WC1R 4RL
Talk by Mazin Zeki followed by discussion. Free, All Welcome. Presented by South Place Ethical Society (SPES) to receive programme email spesevents@yahoo.co.uk or telephone 0207-242-8031 for a SPES Information pack.
Conway Hall Sunday Concerts - 06:30PM 07/12/2008
Location - Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, WC1R 4RL
CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT 7 December 2008. All Tickets £7.00 (£3.00). Box Office Opens 5:45pm Concert Starts 6:30pm. Part Of the programme of the South Place Ethical Society. Email spesevents@yahoo.co.uk or telephone 0207-242-8031 for SPES information pack.
The Ephemera Society Special Fair - 11:00AM 07/12/2008
Location - Holiday Inn London Bloomsbury WC1N 1HT
This Special Fair attracts dealers from the continent and USA and all types of printed and hand written ephemera will be for sale including advertising, greeting cards, scraps, trade cards, newspapers, magazines, posters, labels, tickets, menus, catalogues, calendars, valentines and much more from 18th - 20th centuries.
Carol Concert - 12:07PM 07/12/2008
Location - new apostolic church, 48 Warwick Gdns, London W14 8PP
11.30 am Performed by the outstanding New Apostolic Church Chamber Choir, this is a special Carol Concert, which is free and will be followed by refreshments.
Milton's Radicalism - 07:00PM 10/12/2008
Location - Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, WC1R 4RL
FREE Public meeting: Wednesday 10 December 2008 a talk Professor Thomas Corns on - to mark the 400th anniversary of John Milton's birth. Organised by SHS with the support of the South Place Ethical Society( SPES). Venue: Library, Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, Holborn, London WC1. 7.00 p.m. No entrance charge, retiring collection. Nearest tube: Holborn. see www.socialisthistorysociety,co,uk or phone SPES on 0207-242-8031
A Christmas Sparkler - 12:11PM 11/12/2008
Location - Royal Festival Hall
6pm Drinks & Nibbles with the stars - £45 7.30pm Concert Tickets: £10 to £50 An evening of beautiful music, carols and dazzling celebrity performances. Stars of BBC's Maestro, the West End, classical music and Opera will add sparkle to this years Christmas festivities to celebrate Leonard Cheshire Disability's diamond anniversary. Jane Asher and Katie Derham, hosts of the glittering concert, will be joined onstage by their Maestro winner Sue Perkins, along with performances from West End star Connie Fisher and opera and pop sensation Jonathan Ansell. Newsreaders Nicholas Owen and Emily Maitliss will be giving readings, and celebrated cellist Matthew Barley will perform a solo piece, with the London Chamber Orchestra and London Philharmonic Choir providing spectacular Christmas music for the night. The concert will raise much-needed funds for the charity campaigns and support that make a positive difference to the lives of disabled people. Tickets for the performance are available from £10 to £50 and can be booked via the Southbank Centre ticket booking line on 0871 663 2500 or online.
Elton John - Concert - 06:30PM 13/12/2008
Location - O2 Arena, North Greenwich
Legendary performer bring his Red Piano Show back to London.
Conway Hall Sunday Concerts - 06:30PM 14/12/2008
Location - Conway Hall, Red Lion Square WC1R 4RL
14 December 2008 CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT Janet Hilton clarinet Harpham Quartet - Anna Harpham violin - Ciaran McCabe violin - Ann Beilby viola - Lawrence Durkin cello Dvorak: String Quartet No.12 in F, Op.96, 'American' Herbert Howells: Rhapsodic Quintet, Op.31 Mozart: Clarinet Quintet, K581 All seats £7.00 Under 18 £3,00 No Advance booking Cash on door Box Office Opens 5.45pm Concerts Start 6:30pm Part Of the programme of South Place Ethical Society Reg Charity 251396 see www.conwayhallsundayconcerts.org.uk email spesevents@yahoo.co.uk or telephone 0207-242-8031 for SPES Information pack
Race of Champions - 12:00PM 14/12/2008
Location - Wembley Stadium
Formula 1 drivers past and present take part in the 21st edition of this international motorsport event. Boxers Frank Bruno to David Haye)warm up the crowd with a series of races before cyclist Chris Hoy takes on Formula 1 champ Lewis Hamilton in a 'man vs machine' contest. Michael Shumcher will also be competing.
Mighty Boosh - Book Signing - 01:00PM 15/12/2008
Location - Borders, Oxford Street
Surreal comedy troupe will sign copies of their book The Mighty Book Of Boosh.
Coldplay - Concert - 08:00PM 15/12/2008
Location - O2 Arena, North Greenwich
Coldplay will play from their latest album 'Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends'
Michael Palin - Book Signing - 12:30PM 16/12/2008
Location - Waterstone's, Piccadilly
Globe-trotting comedian signs copies of his book Around The World In 80 Days...Twenty Years On.
Concert Of Christmas Carols & Readings - 07:00PM 16/12/2008
Location - St Paul's Cathedral
Princess Alexandra attends and others give readings at this annual fundraiser. Highlight is the lighting of St Paul's dome and altar. Dame Eileen Atkins and John Sergeant also attend
Jamie Oliver - Magazine Signings - 01:30PM 17/12/2008
Location - WH Smith, Westfield
Celeb chef signs copies of new publication Jamie's Magazine exclusively on sale at WH Smith.
The Mighty Boosh - 06:30PM 17/12/2008
Location - O2 Arena, North Greenwich
Noel Fielding and Julian Barrett's theatrical comedy troupe perform their massive comedy show which has been on tour since September.
Handel - Messiah by Candlelight - 07:30PM 18/12/2008
Location - St.Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square
Handel's 'Messiah' Belmont Ensemble of London English Chamber Choir Conductor - Peter G Dyson 020 7766 1100
The Pogues - 07:30PM 18/12/2008
Location - Carling Academy Brixton
Shane McGowan's folk punk group will be playing their customary Christmas concert.
The Choir With No Name presents CHRISTMAS - 07:30PM 18/12/2008
Location - The Only Connect Theatre, WC1
Homeless Choir sings for YOU The gig itself is going to be a great evening; we've got a good band of professional jazz musicians playing with us (including Amy Winehouse's sax player, Frank Walden). We've also got a gospel choir joining us for some numbers (and doing a few on their own). It's going to be a pretty raucous Christmas singalong where the audience will also be very much involved!
Jason Donovan - 07:00PM 19/12/2008
Location - Hammersmith Apollo
The Aussie actor and singer will be performing his first new material for 15 years.
Madness - 07:30PM 19/12/2008
Location - O2 Arena - North Greenwich]
Suggs and his nutty boys play a one-off festive date.
Sleeping Beauty On Ice - 07:30PM 19/12/2008
Location - Lee Valley Ice Centre
A traditional Christmas family pantomime on ice, featuring a cast of over 100. Five spectacular performances of Sleeping Beauty between 19-21 December 2008, featuring breathtaking fireworks & pyrotechnic effects, beautiful costumes, music, audience participation & a huge Christmas tree at the centre of the rink.
Sleeping Beauty On Ice - 07:30PM 20/12/2008
Location - Lee Valley Ice Centre
A traditional Christmas family pantomime on ice, featuring a cast of over 100. Five spectacular performances of Sleeping Beauty between 19-21 December 2008, including breathtaking firweorks and pyrotechnic effects, beautiful costumes, music, audience participation and a huge Christmas tree at the centre of the rink.
Handel - Messiah by Candlelight - 07:30PM 23/12/2008
Location - St.Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square
Handel's 'Messiah' Belmont Ensemble of London English Chamber Choir Conductor - Peter G Dyson 020 7766 1100
Boxing Day Baroque By Candlelight - 07:30PM 26/12/2008
Location - St.Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square
Vivaldi - Autumn & Winter from Four Seasons, Corelli - Christmas Concerto, Mozart - Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Vivaldi - Christmas Violin Concerto, Bach - Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, Handel - Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, Handel - Overture to Messiah, Torelli - Christmas Concerto. BELMONT ENSEMBLE OF LONDON Anna Bradley - Violin Pippa Harris - Violin Peter G Dyson - Conductor 020-7766 1100 www.smitf.org
Roy Ayers Ubiquity - 07:30PM 28/12/2008
Location - Jazz Cafe, Camden Town
US Jazz funk master continues his Christmas residency in Camden.
Far North - Screening and Q&A - 04:11PM 28/12/2008
Location - Curzon Soho
British film director Asif Kapadia discusses his December 26 release about two sisters whose lives are changed by the arrival of a soldier. Stars Sean Bean and Michelle Yeoh.
Bill Bailey - Tinselworm - 08:00PM 29/12/2008
Location - The Gielgud Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue
Team captain on Never Mind The Buzzcocks continues his Tinselworm Tour.