| Mon 21 October 2019 | 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
YOKO ONOO: LOOKING FOR ... Pieces from Grapefruit and Other Works A selection of 36 works from Yoko Ono’s Grapefruit (1964/1971) as well as other selected works. |
| 9:30AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Downing's Early Black Cantabs An archive exhibition for Black History Month celebrating the College's early black students dating back more than 100 years |
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| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight Creative Connections: Portraits of Women Scientists and Artists An exhibition of photographic portraits of female scientists and artists. |
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| 5:30PM - 7:00PM |
The Turbulent Quaker of Shaftesbury, John Rutter 1796-1851 John Stuttard will give this talk as part of the Churchill History Lecture Series |
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| 6:00PM - 7:30PM |
Black history month: Panel Discussion Sidney’s BME officers have organised a panel discussion featuring black academics and activists, and focusing on the contributions of black Britons, the state of scholarship on black Britons, being black in academia, and the contemporary effects of the legacy of slavery and empire. |
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| 7:00PM - 11:00PM |
Influential Super Furry Animals frontman Gruff Rhys comes to Cambridge. |
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| Tue 22 October 2019 | 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
YOKO ONOO: LOOKING FOR ... Pieces from Grapefruit and Other Works A selection of 36 works from Yoko Ono’s Grapefruit (1964/1971) as well as other selected works. |
| 9:30AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Downing's Early Black Cantabs An archive exhibition for Black History Month celebrating the College's early black students dating back more than 100 years |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Fans Unfolded: Conserving the Lennox-Boyd collection Showcasing rare and exquisitely decorated fans from the collection of the Hon. Christopher Lennox Boyd, allocated to the Museum by H.M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax in 2015, this display reveals the techniques behind the making, investigation and conservation of fans. |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Greek goddesses are re-imagined through a feminist lens in this contemporary art exhibition by New Zealand Artist Marian Maguire. |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Rembrandt and the Nude Rembrandt made etchings of female nudes during two distinct periods of his career: in the 1630s, and another two decades later. This exhibition draws attention to the beauty and power of Rembrandt’s treatment of the female form, despite attacks received from critics of the time. |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Seeing Sound: Music, imagery and inspiration This exhibition brings together a remarkable range of works from the Museum’s collections to explore the ways in which artists and composers have engaged in a dialogue between sight and sound. |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
The celebrated Mr Belzoni: A cultural gift to the Fitzwilliam This in-focus exhibition is centred on a new acquisition: Jan Adam Kruseman’s posthumous portrait of the celebrated adventurer, Giovanni Battista Belzoni, known as ‘The Great Belzoni’. |
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| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight Creative Connections: Portraits of Women Scientists and Artists An exhibition of photographic portraits of female scientists and artists. |
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| 12:00PM - 1:30PM |
Visual Plague Photographic Database In this seminar, we will discuss the challenges in putting together the online photographic database of the project Visual Representations of the Third Plague Pandemic and ways in which this allows one to search a global archive of images. |
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| 1:10PM - 1:55PM |
Lunchtime Concert Series: Eagle Consort John Rutter The Wind in the Willows Eagle Consort Maxim Meshkivchev director |
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| 1:15PM - 2:00PM |
Battlegrounds: The economics of ancient warfare Lunchtime talk with Dr Manuela Dal Borgo held as part of Cambridge Festival of Ideas 2019 |
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| 7:15PM - 8:15PM |
University social club swimming Cancelled This event has been cancelled. Lane swimming available every Tuesday for University and non-University individuals |
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| Wed 23 October 2019 | 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
YOKO ONOO: LOOKING FOR ... Pieces from Grapefruit and Other Works A selection of 36 works from Yoko Ono’s Grapefruit (1964/1971) as well as other selected works. |
| 9:30AM - 2:30PM |
Highlight Downing's Early Black Cantabs An archive exhibition for Black History Month celebrating the College's early black students dating back more than 100 years |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Fans Unfolded: Conserving the Lennox-Boyd collection Showcasing rare and exquisitely decorated fans from the collection of the Hon. Christopher Lennox Boyd, allocated to the Museum by H.M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax in 2015, this display reveals the techniques behind the making, investigation and conservation of fans. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Greek goddesses are re-imagined through a feminist lens in this contemporary art exhibition by New Zealand Artist Marian Maguire. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Rembrandt and the Nude Rembrandt made etchings of female nudes during two distinct periods of his career: in the 1630s, and another two decades later. This exhibition draws attention to the beauty and power of Rembrandt’s treatment of the female form, despite attacks received from critics of the time. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Seeing Sound: Music, imagery and inspiration This exhibition brings together a remarkable range of works from the Museum’s collections to explore the ways in which artists and composers have engaged in a dialogue between sight and sound. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
The celebrated Mr Belzoni: A cultural gift to the Fitzwilliam This in-focus exhibition is centred on a new acquisition: Jan Adam Kruseman’s posthumous portrait of the celebrated adventurer, Giovanni Battista Belzoni, known as ‘The Great Belzoni’. |
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| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight Creative Connections: Portraits of Women Scientists and Artists An exhibition of photographic portraits of female scientists and artists. |
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| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Learn more about this Romans and get creative at this fun family event held as part of Cambridge Festival of Ideas 2019. |
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| 2:00PM - 4:30PM |
The Library's Map Department will display a selection of maps made, published or sold by women. |
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| 4:00PM - 5:00PM |
EVENT CANCELLED - Responsible property investing: retrospect and prospect Unfortunately Gary Pivo is unable to present his Seminar on Wednesday 23rd October at 4 pm In Mill Lane Lecture Room 9. |
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| 7:00PM - 8:30PM |
Highlight My microbiome and me Ever wondered how bacteria affect our health and wellbeing? How does our diet influence these bacteria, and why does it matter? Join Professor Tim Spector to explore how the bugs that live in (and on) us can impact our lives and are associated with obesity, diabetes, allergies, and even depression. |
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| Thu 24 October 2019 | 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
YOKO ONOO: LOOKING FOR ... Pieces from Grapefruit and Other Works A selection of 36 works from Yoko Ono’s Grapefruit (1964/1971) as well as other selected works. |
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Fans Unfolded: Conserving the Lennox-Boyd collection Showcasing rare and exquisitely decorated fans from the collection of the Hon. Christopher Lennox Boyd, allocated to the Museum by H.M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax in 2015, this display reveals the techniques behind the making, investigation and conservation of fans. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Greek goddesses are re-imagined through a feminist lens in this contemporary art exhibition by New Zealand Artist Marian Maguire. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Rembrandt and the Nude Rembrandt made etchings of female nudes during two distinct periods of his career: in the 1630s, and another two decades later. This exhibition draws attention to the beauty and power of Rembrandt’s treatment of the female form, despite attacks received from critics of the time. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Seeing Sound: Music, imagery and inspiration This exhibition brings together a remarkable range of works from the Museum’s collections to explore the ways in which artists and composers have engaged in a dialogue between sight and sound. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
The celebrated Mr Belzoni: A cultural gift to the Fitzwilliam This in-focus exhibition is centred on a new acquisition: Jan Adam Kruseman’s posthumous portrait of the celebrated adventurer, Giovanni Battista Belzoni, known as ‘The Great Belzoni’. |
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| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight Creative Connections: Portraits of Women Scientists and Artists An exhibition of photographic portraits of female scientists and artists. |
|
| 1:15PM - 2:00PM |
Script death in the ancient world Lunchtime talk with Dr Pippa Steele and Dr Philip Boyes held as part of Cambridge Festival of Ideas 2019 |
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| 3:00PM - 4:30PM |
Highlight VIVA CUBA! SING AND DANCE WITH CLASSICO LATINO CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP Participants take part in singing, dancing and body percussion. The workshop ends with a taster concert where participants will join Classico Latino to perform on stage. ****Trucks from Cambridge Food Park are serving delicious hot food and cocktails after the concert. |
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| 5:00PM - 6:45PM |
VIVA CUBA! SUITE HABANA (FERNANDO PÉREZ, 2003) Suite Habana (Fernando Pérez, 2003), through the everyday life of fourteen characters, this emblematic Cuban film galloping between documentary and fiction, portrays a city (and a country) between hope and despair, still fighting for its dreams. SCREENING + Q&A WITH SPECIALIST IN CUBAN CINEMA |
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| 7:00PM - 9:30PM |
Pick of the month VIVA CUBA! CLASSICO LATINO HAVANA CLASSIC ALBUM LAUNCH CONCERT Classico Latino’s newest album channels the spirit of old Cuba with a bewitching classical sound. Featuring Jazz legend, Omar Puente, on violin, and an interval discussion with Felipe Hernandez, Director of the Centre for Latin American Studies. This event is part of the Festival Of Ideas. |
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| Fri 25 October 2019 | 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
YOKO ONOO: LOOKING FOR ... Pieces from Grapefruit and Other Works A selection of 36 works from Yoko Ono’s Grapefruit (1964/1971) as well as other selected works. |
| 9:30AM - 2:30PM |
Sir Lionel Whitby: War hero, medical pioneer, Master An archive exhibition featuring highlights from a recent donation of personal papers of the eminent bacteriologist, haematologist and Regius Professor of Physic at the University (1945-56) |
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| 9:30AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Downing's Early Black Cantabs An archive exhibition for Black History Month celebrating the College's early black students dating back more than 100 years |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Fans Unfolded: Conserving the Lennox-Boyd collection Showcasing rare and exquisitely decorated fans from the collection of the Hon. Christopher Lennox Boyd, allocated to the Museum by H.M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax in 2015, this display reveals the techniques behind the making, investigation and conservation of fans. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Greek goddesses are re-imagined through a feminist lens in this contemporary art exhibition by New Zealand Artist Marian Maguire. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Rembrandt and the Nude Rembrandt made etchings of female nudes during two distinct periods of his career: in the 1630s, and another two decades later. This exhibition draws attention to the beauty and power of Rembrandt’s treatment of the female form, despite attacks received from critics of the time. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Seeing Sound: Music, imagery and inspiration This exhibition brings together a remarkable range of works from the Museum’s collections to explore the ways in which artists and composers have engaged in a dialogue between sight and sound. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
The celebrated Mr Belzoni: A cultural gift to the Fitzwilliam This in-focus exhibition is centred on a new acquisition: Jan Adam Kruseman’s posthumous portrait of the celebrated adventurer, Giovanni Battista Belzoni, known as ‘The Great Belzoni’. |
|
| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight Creative Connections: Portraits of Women Scientists and Artists An exhibition of photographic portraits of female scientists and artists. |
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| Sat 26 October 2019 | 10:00AM - 1:00PM |
Greek goddesses are re-imagined through a feminist lens in this contemporary art exhibition by New Zealand Artist Marian Maguire. |
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Fans Unfolded: Conserving the Lennox-Boyd collection Showcasing rare and exquisitely decorated fans from the collection of the Hon. Christopher Lennox Boyd, allocated to the Museum by H.M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax in 2015, this display reveals the techniques behind the making, investigation and conservation of fans. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Rembrandt and the Nude Rembrandt made etchings of female nudes during two distinct periods of his career: in the 1630s, and another two decades later. This exhibition draws attention to the beauty and power of Rembrandt’s treatment of the female form, despite attacks received from critics of the time. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Seeing Sound: Music, imagery and inspiration This exhibition brings together a remarkable range of works from the Museum’s collections to explore the ways in which artists and composers have engaged in a dialogue between sight and sound. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
The celebrated Mr Belzoni: A cultural gift to the Fitzwilliam This in-focus exhibition is centred on a new acquisition: Jan Adam Kruseman’s posthumous portrait of the celebrated adventurer, Giovanni Battista Belzoni, known as ‘The Great Belzoni’. |
|
| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight Creative Connections: Portraits of Women Scientists and Artists An exhibition of photographic portraits of female scientists and artists. |
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| 6:30PM - 8:30PM |
VIKTORIA WILSON – soprano. Born in Dresden, Viktoria has earned a reputation as a soloist, choir and ensemble singer far beyond the borders of her homeland. UTAKO WASHIO - piano. The Japanese collaborative pianist and vocal coach, |
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| 7:00PM - 11:00PM |
Soft Boys founding member Robyn Hitchcock returns to Cambridge. |
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| 8:00PM - 9:55PM |
Season Launch Concert, Festival of Ideas: Beethoven's 'Eroica Judith Weir Heroic Strokes of the Bow Rossini Bassoon Concerto Beethoven Symphony No.3 'Eroica' Cambridge University Orchestra Jonathan Bloxham conductor Francis Bushell bassoon (CUMS Concerto Competition 2019 prize-winner) |
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| Sun 27 October 2019 | 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight Creative Connections: Portraits of Women Scientists and Artists An exhibition of photographic portraits of female scientists and artists. |
| 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
Fans Unfolded: Conserving the Lennox-Boyd collection Showcasing rare and exquisitely decorated fans from the collection of the Hon. Christopher Lennox Boyd, allocated to the Museum by H.M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax in 2015, this display reveals the techniques behind the making, investigation and conservation of fans. |
|
| 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Rembrandt and the Nude Rembrandt made etchings of female nudes during two distinct periods of his career: in the 1630s, and another two decades later. This exhibition draws attention to the beauty and power of Rembrandt’s treatment of the female form, despite attacks received from critics of the time. |
|
| 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Seeing Sound: Music, imagery and inspiration This exhibition brings together a remarkable range of works from the Museum’s collections to explore the ways in which artists and composers have engaged in a dialogue between sight and sound. |
|
| 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
The celebrated Mr Belzoni: A cultural gift to the Fitzwilliam This in-focus exhibition is centred on a new acquisition: Jan Adam Kruseman’s posthumous portrait of the celebrated adventurer, Giovanni Battista Belzoni, known as ‘The Great Belzoni’. |
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| 2:00PM - 5:00PM |
Cambridge Natural History Society field study walk, Cherry Hinton (Bryophytes) Learn more about your local area and hone your ID skills! This walk will focus on bryophytes (mosses and liverworts). NB Details are subject to change at short notice: please check our website for latest information at www.cnhs.org.uk |
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| 2:00PM - 5:00PM |
Cambridge Natural History Society field study walk, Cherry Hinton (Fungi) Learn more about your local area and hone your ID skills! This walk will focus on fungi. NB Details are subject to change at short notice: please check our website for latest information at www.cnhs.org.uk |
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| 6:00PM - 6:25PM |
Highlight Organ Recital To be performed by Joseph Wicks |
