| Mon 8 November 2010 | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
Dream voices: Siegfried Sassoon, memory and war An exhibition of manuscript and print materials by and about the poet Siegfried Sassoon. |
| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Introducing the unique vibrancy and flavour of Jamaica's modern and contemporary art scene through the work of her women artists. |
|
| 12:30PM - 1:30PM |
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Marriage: a study in modern kinship The Gender Research Seminars presents Dr David Lehmann, Department of Sociology, University of Cambridge |
|
| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
The People’s Portraits exhibition captures on canvas ordinary people from different walks of lives in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the 21st Century, and is rich in its diversity of subjects and styles. |
|
| 5:30PM - 6:30PM |
Highlight The antibody revolution; from the science and inventions to companies and medicines A lecture by Sir Gregory Winter FRS of the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, University of Cambridge. Part of the Cambridge Philosophical Society series. |
|
| 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
Future Perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - Prof Hassassian, Palestinian UK Ambassador Lecture by HE Prof. Manuel Hassassian, UK Ambassador of the Palestinian General Delegation and Executive Vice-President of Bethlehem University. Title tbc. |
|
| 6:30PM - 8:00PM |
Telecoms as a Catalyst for Development in Afghanistan Karim Khoja, CEO of Roshan, will talk about mobile technology as a catalyst for economic growth and social development in Afghanistan. |
|
| Tue 9 November 2010 | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
Dream voices: Siegfried Sassoon, memory and war An exhibition of manuscript and print materials by and about the poet Siegfried Sassoon. |
| 10:00AM - 11:30AM |
Hands-on session for children aged 2 - 5. |
|
| 10:00AM - 12:00PM |
Highlight Craft Connections Join writer and curator Barley Roscoe for this five week introductory course, exploring the ceramics, textiles and lettering of the artists of Kettle’s Yard. |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Highlight Sidney Nolan: Antarctica Sidney Nolan has been described as Australia's most significant artist. In 1964 he created a series of Antarctic artworks, following a visit to the continent. This special exhibition brings together a selection of these paintings at the Polar Museum. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
2010 Fitzwilliam Museum sculpture promenade A free annual installation of contemporary sculpture showcases work by some of the most talented artists working today. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Pick of the month Epic of the Persian kings: the art of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh A landmark exhibition of Persian manuscript paintings spanning 800 years. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Galileo and his contemporaries: portraits by Ottavio Leoni (1578-1630) A selection of portrait prints by Ottavio Leoni (1578-1630), made in Rome in the last decade of his life and including a likeness of Galileo. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Kings, satraps and shahs: Persian coinage through the ages Drawn from the Fitzwilliam’s world-class numismatic collection, this exhibition explores the history of Persia through the coins produced from the sixth century BC until recent times. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Objects of affection: Pre-Raphaelite portraits by John Brett An exhibition focusing on a less familiar area of the work of John Brett (1831-1902): his portraits of family, friends, lovers and patrons. |
|
| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Introducing the unique vibrancy and flavour of Jamaica's modern and contemporary art scene through the work of her women artists. |
|
| 11:30AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight John Cage: Every Day is a Good Day First major retrospective in the UK of the visual art of the American composer and artist John Cage (1912–1992). There are over one hundred works in the show including drawings, watercolours and prints. |
|
| 1:10PM |
Cambridge University Lunchtime Concerts Cambridge University Chamber Orchestra's Wind Quintet perform Poulenc's Sextet in C |
|
| 1:10PM |
The Cambridge University lunchtime concerts Why not take a break from the hectic daily routine and spend a relaxing Tuesday lunchtime at the West Road Concert Hall? Featuring not only the finest musicians of Cambridge University but also several distinguished alumni. |
|
| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
The People’s Portraits exhibition captures on canvas ordinary people from different walks of lives in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the 21st Century, and is rich in its diversity of subjects and styles. |
|
| 4:30PM - 6:00PM |
Tuesday Studio: Weekly art club for 11-14s Get creative in this weekly after-school art group, run by an artist these workshops respond to the exhibitions and the house at Kettle's Yard. An opportunity to try out different materials and techniques. |
|
| 5:00PM - 6:30PM |
A series of lectures entitled "Frontier, friendship, and fellowship: The Mission of World Christianity since Edinburgh 1910." |
|
| 5:30PM - 6:30PM |
A talk by Adrian Barlow on the reputations of Wilfred Owen, Siegfried Sassoon, Edmund Blunden, Isaac Rosenberg and Robert Graves, linked to the University Library's newly-acquired Sassoon archive. |
|
| 7:30PM - 8:30PM |
Highlight Cafe Scientifique - DNA and cancer This month's topic is "DNA and cancer" with scientist Professor Ron Laskey. |
|
| 7:30PM - 10:30PM |
Haydn, String Quartet in G, Op. 77, no. 1 Beethoven, Grosse Fuge, Op. 133 Beethoven, String Quartet in F, Op. 59, no. 1 ‘Razumovsky’ |
|
| 7:45PM |
As a group of friends struggle with AIDS, poverty and their relationships with each other, can they make their mark on the world before it's too late? |
|
| 11:00PM - 11:59PM |
An hour of brand new sketches and stand up from some of Cambridge's most exciting comedy talent. |
|
| Wed 10 November 2010 | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
Dream voices: Siegfried Sassoon, memory and war An exhibition of manuscript and print materials by and about the poet Siegfried Sassoon. |
| 9:30AM - 3:30PM |
24 NOV AND 15 DEC FULLY BOOKED. A hands-on introduction to archaeological artefacts and techniques aimed at Gifted and Talented students in school years 6-9 (11-14 years old). |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Highlight Sidney Nolan: Antarctica Sidney Nolan has been described as Australia's most significant artist. In 1964 he created a series of Antarctic artworks, following a visit to the continent. This special exhibition brings together a selection of these paintings at the Polar Museum. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
2010 Fitzwilliam Museum sculpture promenade A free annual installation of contemporary sculpture showcases work by some of the most talented artists working today. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Pick of the month Epic of the Persian kings: the art of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh A landmark exhibition of Persian manuscript paintings spanning 800 years. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Galileo and his contemporaries: portraits by Ottavio Leoni (1578-1630) A selection of portrait prints by Ottavio Leoni (1578-1630), made in Rome in the last decade of his life and including a likeness of Galileo. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Kings, satraps and shahs: Persian coinage through the ages Drawn from the Fitzwilliam’s world-class numismatic collection, this exhibition explores the history of Persia through the coins produced from the sixth century BC until recent times. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Objects of affection: Pre-Raphaelite portraits by John Brett An exhibition focusing on a less familiar area of the work of John Brett (1831-1902): his portraits of family, friends, lovers and patrons. |
|
| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Introducing the unique vibrancy and flavour of Jamaica's modern and contemporary art scene through the work of her women artists. |
|
| 11:30AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight John Cage: Every Day is a Good Day First major retrospective in the UK of the visual art of the American composer and artist John Cage (1912–1992). There are over one hundred works in the show including drawings, watercolours and prints. |
|
| 1:15PM - 2:00PM |
Work in Progress: Angela Conner Lunctime talk with Angela Conner, exhibitor in the Museum's 2010 Sculpture Promenade |
|
| 1:20PM |
Relax and enjoy some music mid-week with Newnham's programme of Wednesday recitals. |
|
| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
The People’s Portraits exhibition captures on canvas ordinary people from different walks of lives in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the 21st Century, and is rich in its diversity of subjects and styles. |
|
| 3:30PM - 5:00PM |
Linking assessments to international frameworks of language proficiency The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) is having a special impact on assessment, as test users increasingly insist on evidence of alignment to it. |
|
| 4:15PM - 5:45PM |
Highlight Wednesday Club: Weekly art club for 8-11s Explore modern art and try out sculpture, drawing and painting taking inspiration from the exhibitions at Kettle's Yard and the permanent collection in the house. |
|
| 5:00PM - 6:00PM |
A lecture with Professor Ali Ansari, University of St Andrews |
|
| 5:00PM - 6:15PM |
Sir Max Hastings on 'The British Army and the Second World War' Last in a series of four Lees Knowles Lectures on the role of British policy and the armed forces in the Second World War. |
|
| 5:00PM - 6:30PM |
A series of lectures entitled "Frontier, friendship, and fellowship: The Mission of World Christianity since Edinburgh 1910." |
|
| 6:00PM - 8:30PM |
Highlight Between the pages: An introduction to book arts This 10 week series of workshops intends to open up your imagination into the world of book arts. Books produced by students and the tutor will form a local exhibition at Cambridge Central Library in December. |
|
| 6:30PM |
Highlight Don't look now: Gates distinguished lecture with Anthony Lane Leading film critic Anthony Lane will speak about the representation of violence in a public lecture this week. Sure to be entertaining. |
|
| 7:00PM - 9:00PM |
Highlight Public Open Evenings at the Institute of Astronomy Astronomy talk and public observing |
|
| 7:45PM |
As a group of friends struggle with AIDS, poverty and their relationships with each other, can they make their mark on the world before it's too late? |
|
| Thu 11 November 2010 | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
Dream voices: Siegfried Sassoon, memory and war An exhibition of manuscript and print materials by and about the poet Siegfried Sassoon. |
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Highlight Sidney Nolan: Antarctica Sidney Nolan has been described as Australia's most significant artist. In 1964 he created a series of Antarctic artworks, following a visit to the continent. This special exhibition brings together a selection of these paintings at the Polar Museum. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
2010 Fitzwilliam Museum sculpture promenade A free annual installation of contemporary sculpture showcases work by some of the most talented artists working today. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Pick of the month Epic of the Persian kings: the art of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh A landmark exhibition of Persian manuscript paintings spanning 800 years. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Galileo and his contemporaries: portraits by Ottavio Leoni (1578-1630) A selection of portrait prints by Ottavio Leoni (1578-1630), made in Rome in the last decade of his life and including a likeness of Galileo. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Kings, satraps and shahs: Persian coinage through the ages Drawn from the Fitzwilliam’s world-class numismatic collection, this exhibition explores the history of Persia through the coins produced from the sixth century BC until recent times. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Objects of affection: Pre-Raphaelite portraits by John Brett An exhibition focusing on a less familiar area of the work of John Brett (1831-1902): his portraits of family, friends, lovers and patrons. |
|
| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Introducing the unique vibrancy and flavour of Jamaica's modern and contemporary art scene through the work of her women artists. |
|
| 11:30AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight John Cage: Every Day is a Good Day First major retrospective in the UK of the visual art of the American composer and artist John Cage (1912–1992). There are over one hundred works in the show including drawings, watercolours and prints. |
|
| 1:15PM - 2:00PM |
Ferdowsi and Nezami in Persian art and poetry Lunchtime talks series with Dr Christine van Ruymbeke, University of Cambridge |
|
| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
The People’s Portraits exhibition captures on canvas ordinary people from different walks of lives in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the 21st Century, and is rich in its diversity of subjects and styles. |
|
| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Girton College has an extremely unusual Egyptian mummy called Hermione, which can now be viewed in the College’s small museum. |
|
| 5:00PM |
Highlight Trevelyan Lecture Series The George Macaulay Trevelyan Lectures 2010 – Early Modern Europe’s Encounters with Islam, By Dr. Noel Malcolm FBA, Senior Research Fellow of All Souls College. |
|
| 5:00PM - 6:30PM |
A series of lectures entitled "Frontier, friendship, and fellowship: The Mission of World Christianity since Edinburgh 1910." |
|
| 7:00PM - 9:00PM |
The natural history and conservation of sea snakes Aaron Savio Lobo will talk about the natural history of sea snakes, the reasons we know so little about them and why we need to care. |
|
| 7:45PM |
As a group of friends struggle with AIDS, poverty and their relationships with each other, can they make their mark on the world before it's too late? |
|
| Fri 12 November 2010 | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
Dream voices: Siegfried Sassoon, memory and war An exhibition of manuscript and print materials by and about the poet Siegfried Sassoon. |
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Highlight Sidney Nolan: Antarctica Sidney Nolan has been described as Australia's most significant artist. In 1964 he created a series of Antarctic artworks, following a visit to the continent. This special exhibition brings together a selection of these paintings at the Polar Museum. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
2010 Fitzwilliam Museum sculpture promenade A free annual installation of contemporary sculpture showcases work by some of the most talented artists working today. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Pick of the month Epic of the Persian kings: the art of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh A landmark exhibition of Persian manuscript paintings spanning 800 years. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Galileo and his contemporaries: portraits by Ottavio Leoni (1578-1630) A selection of portrait prints by Ottavio Leoni (1578-1630), made in Rome in the last decade of his life and including a likeness of Galileo. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Kings, satraps and shahs: Persian coinage through the ages Drawn from the Fitzwilliam’s world-class numismatic collection, this exhibition explores the history of Persia through the coins produced from the sixth century BC until recent times. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Objects of affection: Pre-Raphaelite portraits by John Brett An exhibition focusing on a less familiar area of the work of John Brett (1831-1902): his portraits of family, friends, lovers and patrons. |
|
| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Introducing the unique vibrancy and flavour of Jamaica's modern and contemporary art scene through the work of her women artists. |
|
| 11:30AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight John Cage: Every Day is a Good Day First major retrospective in the UK of the visual art of the American composer and artist John Cage (1912–1992). There are over one hundred works in the show including drawings, watercolours and prints. |
|
| 1:10PM - 1:50PM |
Piano quintet performance in this week's concert showcasing the rising musical stars of the University of Cambridge |
|
| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
The People’s Portraits exhibition captures on canvas ordinary people from different walks of lives in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the 21st Century, and is rich in its diversity of subjects and styles. |
|
| 7:00PM |
Highlight Hidden Glory: Dorothy Hodgkin in her own words A one woman show that brings to life Britain's only female Nobel prize winner in science, whose centenary falls this year |
|
| 7:30PM |
Highlight The Divine Comedy (solo) An Evening with Neil Hannon |
|
| 7:45PM |
As a group of friends struggle with AIDS, poverty and their relationships with each other, can they make their mark on the world before it's too late? |
|
| Sat 13 November 2010 | Times TBC |
Fortnightly drawing workshop for adults and people aged 16 led by an artist. An opportunity to draw in the house at Kettle's Yard when it is normally closed. |
| 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
Dream voices: Siegfried Sassoon, memory and war An exhibition of manuscript and print materials by and about the poet Siegfried Sassoon. |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Highlight Sidney Nolan: Antarctica Sidney Nolan has been described as Australia's most significant artist. In 1964 he created a series of Antarctic artworks, following a visit to the continent. This special exhibition brings together a selection of these paintings at the Polar Museum. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
2010 Fitzwilliam Museum sculpture promenade A free annual installation of contemporary sculpture showcases work by some of the most talented artists working today. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Pick of the month Epic of the Persian kings: the art of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh A landmark exhibition of Persian manuscript paintings spanning 800 years. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Galileo and his contemporaries: portraits by Ottavio Leoni (1578-1630) A selection of portrait prints by Ottavio Leoni (1578-1630), made in Rome in the last decade of his life and including a likeness of Galileo. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Kings, satraps and shahs: Persian coinage through the ages Drawn from the Fitzwilliam’s world-class numismatic collection, this exhibition explores the history of Persia through the coins produced from the sixth century BC until recent times. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Objects of affection: Pre-Raphaelite portraits by John Brett An exhibition focusing on a less familiar area of the work of John Brett (1831-1902): his portraits of family, friends, lovers and patrons. |
|
| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Introducing the unique vibrancy and flavour of Jamaica's modern and contemporary art scene through the work of her women artists. |
|
| 10:15AM - 11:15AM |
A hands-on workshop for ages 16-18 exploring algorithms, led by Professor Tom Körner. |
|
| 10:30AM - 5:00PM |
The Folk Museum is delighted to welcome Trash Chic vintage and retro clothing specialists for a sale of unique and funky clothing. |
|
| 11:00AM - 3:15PM |
A workshop for ages 8+ exploring mythical heroes through art-making. |
|
| 11:30AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight John Cage: Every Day is a Good Day First major retrospective in the UK of the visual art of the American composer and artist John Cage (1912–1992). There are over one hundred works in the show including drawings, watercolours and prints. |
|
| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
'With God on our side' - a film on the theology and impact of Christian Zionism Film screening of 'With God on our side' followed by Q&A |
|
| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
The People’s Portraits exhibition captures on canvas ordinary people from different walks of lives in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the 21st Century, and is rich in its diversity of subjects and styles. |
|
| 2:30PM |
As a group of friends struggle with AIDS, poverty and their relationships with each other, can they make their mark on the world before it's too late? |
|
| 4:00PM |
Highlight Hidden Glory: Dorothy Hodgkin in her own words A one woman show that brings to life Britain's only female Nobel prize winner in science, whose centenary falls this year |
|
| 4:00PM - 6:00PM |
Highlight The Great white Silence - official record of Captain Scott's heroic journey to the South Pole The world's first public showing of the digitally restored master copy of Herbert Ponting's iconic film The Great White Silence, first released in 1924. |
|
| 7:00PM |
Highlight Hidden Glory: Dorothy Hodgkin in her own words A one woman show that brings to life Britain's only female Nobel prize winner in science, whose centenary falls this year |
|
| 7:30PM |
Clare College Music Society Concert The Michelmas Choral Concert bringing you a night of Britten, Vaughan Williams and Holst. Conducted by James Henshaw, Thomas Neal and Theodore Kung |
|
| 7:45PM |
As a group of friends struggle with AIDS, poverty and their relationships with each other, can they make their mark on the world before it's too late? |
|
| 8:00PM |
Handel 'Judas Maccabaeus' with CUMS Chorus and the East Anglia Chamber Orchestra CUMS Chorus and the East Anglia Chamber Orchestra collaborate to perform Handel's oratorio 'Judas Maccabaeus'. |
|
| Sun 14 November 2010 | 10:00AM - 4:30PM |
A beginner's guide to storytelling Stories are for everyone - whether you’re a parent, a teacher or a writer seeking new skills. This course looks at some traditional tales and at ways of structuring, recalling and retelling the stories. |
| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Introducing the unique vibrancy and flavour of Jamaica's modern and contemporary art scene through the work of her women artists. |
|
| 11:30AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight John Cage: Every Day is a Good Day First major retrospective in the UK of the visual art of the American composer and artist John Cage (1912–1992). There are over one hundred works in the show including drawings, watercolours and prints. |
|
| 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
Pick of the month Epic of the Persian kings: the art of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh A landmark exhibition of Persian manuscript paintings spanning 800 years. |
|
| 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
Galileo and his contemporaries: portraits by Ottavio Leoni (1578-1630) A selection of portrait prints by Ottavio Leoni (1578-1630), made in Rome in the last decade of his life and including a likeness of Galileo. |
|
| 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
Kings, satraps and shahs: Persian coinage through the ages Drawn from the Fitzwilliam’s world-class numismatic collection, this exhibition explores the history of Persia through the coins produced from the sixth century BC until recent times. |
|
| 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Objects of affection: Pre-Raphaelite portraits by John Brett An exhibition focusing on a less familiar area of the work of John Brett (1831-1902): his portraits of family, friends, lovers and patrons. |
|
| 1:15PM - 2:00PM |
Enjoy free music recitals in the beautiful surroundings of the museum's galleries. |
|
| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
The People’s Portraits exhibition captures on canvas ordinary people from different walks of lives in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the 21st Century, and is rich in its diversity of subjects and styles. |
|
| 7:00PM |
Concert with King's Junior Voices, Director Lyn Alcantara. |
