Mon 20 February 2017 | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
The curious objects in this exhibition all have a part to play in telling the story of the Library, and form a cabinet of curiosities that opens a window onto the nature of collecting. |
10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Displays that take inspiration from the juxtaposition of art works and objects in the Kettle’s Yard House, will occupy the Alison Richard Building. |
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10:00AM - 6:00PM |
This exhibition brings together drawings, paintings, sculptures, and ceramics from the collection of Kettle’s Yard. |
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5:00PM - 6:30PM |
Highlight East Asia Seminar Series, Lent Term 2017 In Lent Term 2017 the East Asia Seminar Series will welcome prominent scholars from around the world to speak on topics related to Japan, and in a wider context, East Asia. Seminars are held on Mondays at 5.00 p.m. in the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, Rooms 8 and 9; Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge CB3 9DA |
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6:00PM - 8:00PM |
Café Synthetique: Biology as Technology Café Synthetique is the monthly meetup for the Cambridge synthetic biology community with informal talks, discussion and pub snacks. This month's theme is Biology as Technology. |
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Tue 21 February 2017 | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
The curious objects in this exhibition all have a part to play in telling the story of the Library, and form a cabinet of curiosities that opens a window onto the nature of collecting. |
10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Highlight Ice Bound: Impressions of the Far South A collection of over 150 sketches, watercolour & acrylic paintings executed in situ. Ice Bound, is an exhibition that documents the journey south by the Friends of the Scott Polar Research Institute’s ‘Artist in Residence’ for 2014/15, Daren Rees. |
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10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Being Modern: Kettle’s Yard at the Fitzwilliam Museum Works by artists who sought to make a new art responding to the modern world are brought together. |
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10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Houghton’s Emperors: Portraits and power A Cambridge viewing for two impressive marble busts of Roman Emperors Commodus and Septimius Severus. For a short time this winter enjoy them in the Museum, with an encircling display evoking both their ancient and their 18th century contexts, and the enduring power of portraits. |
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10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Making Waves: Discovering seascapes through drawings and watercolours This exhibition brings together many rarely seen drawings and watercolours from across the collection, especially the bequest of Sir Bruce Ingram, that depict tempestuous seas, naval battles, serene harbours and bustling shores with fishermen selling their catch. |
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10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Displays that take inspiration from the juxtaposition of art works and objects in the Kettle’s Yard House, will occupy the Alison Richard Building. |
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10:00AM - 6:00PM |
This exhibition brings together drawings, paintings, sculptures, and ceramics from the collection of Kettle’s Yard. |
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10:00AM - 4:00PM on Fri 24 February 2017 |
Celebrate the flowers of winter on this three-day watercolour course led by botanical artist Georita Harriott. |
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1:10PM - 1:55PM |
Lunchtime Concert: Cambridge University Chamber Choir Songs of Farewell: Works of grief and mourning by Brahms and Schu?tz. Free admission, with a retiring collection. |
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5:30PM - 6:30PM |
From curiosity to treasure: Mr Selden's map of China A talk by David Helliwell (Bodleian Library) in the 'Cambridge Seminars in the History of Cartography' series. |
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6:30PM - 8:30PM |
A series of regular talks, featuring speakers with experiences of innovation or creating new enterprises, who are willing to share their personal and professional insights; the mistakes and lessons learnt as well as the successes. David's talk is entitled: 'Prophets with Honour: history lessons for a future Cambridge technopole' |
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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 22 February 2017 | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
The curious objects in this exhibition all have a part to play in telling the story of the Library, and form a cabinet of curiosities that opens a window onto the nature of collecting. |
10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Highlight Ice Bound: Impressions of the Far South A collection of over 150 sketches, watercolour & acrylic paintings executed in situ. Ice Bound, is an exhibition that documents the journey south by the Friends of the Scott Polar Research Institute’s ‘Artist in Residence’ for 2014/15, Daren Rees. |
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10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Being Modern: Kettle’s Yard at the Fitzwilliam Museum Works by artists who sought to make a new art responding to the modern world are brought together. |
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10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Houghton’s Emperors: Portraits and power A Cambridge viewing for two impressive marble busts of Roman Emperors Commodus and Septimius Severus. For a short time this winter enjoy them in the Museum, with an encircling display evoking both their ancient and their 18th century contexts, and the enduring power of portraits. |
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10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Making Waves: Discovering seascapes through drawings and watercolours This exhibition brings together many rarely seen drawings and watercolours from across the collection, especially the bequest of Sir Bruce Ingram, that depict tempestuous seas, naval battles, serene harbours and bustling shores with fishermen selling their catch. |
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10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Displays that take inspiration from the juxtaposition of art works and objects in the Kettle’s Yard House, will occupy the Alison Richard Building. |
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10:00AM - 6:00PM |
This exhibition brings together drawings, paintings, sculptures, and ceramics from the collection of Kettle’s Yard. |
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6:00PM - 7:30PM |
St Catharine's Political Economy Seminar Series - Andy Haldane Talk Title: 'Whose Recovery?’ All are welcome. The seminar series is supported by the Cambridge Journal of Economics and the Economics and Policy Group at the Judge Business School. |
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6:30PM - 8:00PM |
Life clubs - Self improvement workshops Cancelled This event has been cancelled. Life clubs was created in 2004 by Nina Grunfeld, best-selling author of The Life Book. Sessions are every Wednesday. |
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Thu 23 February 2017 | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
The curious objects in this exhibition all have a part to play in telling the story of the Library, and form a cabinet of curiosities that opens a window onto the nature of collecting. |
10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Highlight Ice Bound: Impressions of the Far South A collection of over 150 sketches, watercolour & acrylic paintings executed in situ. Ice Bound, is an exhibition that documents the journey south by the Friends of the Scott Polar Research Institute’s ‘Artist in Residence’ for 2014/15, Daren Rees. |
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10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Being Modern: Kettle’s Yard at the Fitzwilliam Museum Works by artists who sought to make a new art responding to the modern world are brought together. |
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10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Houghton’s Emperors: Portraits and power A Cambridge viewing for two impressive marble busts of Roman Emperors Commodus and Septimius Severus. For a short time this winter enjoy them in the Museum, with an encircling display evoking both their ancient and their 18th century contexts, and the enduring power of portraits. |
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10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Making Waves: Discovering seascapes through drawings and watercolours This exhibition brings together many rarely seen drawings and watercolours from across the collection, especially the bequest of Sir Bruce Ingram, that depict tempestuous seas, naval battles, serene harbours and bustling shores with fishermen selling their catch. |
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10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Displays that take inspiration from the juxtaposition of art works and objects in the Kettle’s Yard House, will occupy the Alison Richard Building. |
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10:00AM - 6:00PM |
This exhibition brings together drawings, paintings, sculptures, and ceramics from the collection of Kettle’s Yard. |
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8:00PM - 10:00PM |
Kettle's Yard chamber series: Ligeti Quartet The Ligeti Quartet, among the most exciting young British ensembles, will perform a programme of modern and contemporary music from around the world, including a piece by Lou Harrison whose centenary is celebrated in 2017. |
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Fri 24 February 2017 | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
The curious objects in this exhibition all have a part to play in telling the story of the Library, and form a cabinet of curiosities that opens a window onto the nature of collecting. |
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Being Modern: Kettle’s Yard at the Fitzwilliam Museum Works by artists who sought to make a new art responding to the modern world are brought together. |
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10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Houghton’s Emperors: Portraits and power A Cambridge viewing for two impressive marble busts of Roman Emperors Commodus and Septimius Severus. For a short time this winter enjoy them in the Museum, with an encircling display evoking both their ancient and their 18th century contexts, and the enduring power of portraits. |
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10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Making Waves: Discovering seascapes through drawings and watercolours This exhibition brings together many rarely seen drawings and watercolours from across the collection, especially the bequest of Sir Bruce Ingram, that depict tempestuous seas, naval battles, serene harbours and bustling shores with fishermen selling their catch. |
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10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Displays that take inspiration from the juxtaposition of art works and objects in the Kettle’s Yard House, will occupy the Alison Richard Building. |
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10:00AM - 6:00PM |
This exhibition brings together drawings, paintings, sculptures, and ceramics from the collection of Kettle’s Yard. |
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Sat 25 February 2017 | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
The curious objects in this exhibition all have a part to play in telling the story of the Library, and form a cabinet of curiosities that opens a window onto the nature of collecting. |
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Being Modern: Kettle’s Yard at the Fitzwilliam Museum Works by artists who sought to make a new art responding to the modern world are brought together. |
|
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Houghton’s Emperors: Portraits and power A Cambridge viewing for two impressive marble busts of Roman Emperors Commodus and Septimius Severus. For a short time this winter enjoy them in the Museum, with an encircling display evoking both their ancient and their 18th century contexts, and the enduring power of portraits. |
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10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Making Waves: Discovering seascapes through drawings and watercolours This exhibition brings together many rarely seen drawings and watercolours from across the collection, especially the bequest of Sir Bruce Ingram, that depict tempestuous seas, naval battles, serene harbours and bustling shores with fishermen selling their catch. |
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10:00AM - 6:00PM |
When the Heavens Meet the Earth brings together selected works from Robert Devereux’s contemporary art collection, highlighting his commitment to emerging artists who challenge Western preconceptions of, and hegemony over, cultural expression and contemporary art. |
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11:00AM - 12:30PM |
Highlight Cambridge History for Schools, Key Stage 2 (Ages 7-11) A Night at the Theatre in 19th Century Paris |
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11:00AM - 12:30PM |
Highlight Cambridge History for Schools, Key Stage 3 (Ages 11-14) Remembering the Reformation: Personalities and Pictures |
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7:30PM - 9:30PM |
Concert Saturday 25 February 2017, Great St.Mary's Church, Cambridge Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 ‘The Pastoral’, Sibelius: Finlandia, Brahms: Hungarian Dances. Conductor Adam Pounds |
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Sun 26 February 2017 | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Being Modern: Kettle’s Yard at the Fitzwilliam Museum Works by artists who sought to make a new art responding to the modern world are brought together. |
12:00PM - 5:00PM |
Houghton’s Emperors: Portraits and power A Cambridge viewing for two impressive marble busts of Roman Emperors Commodus and Septimius Severus. For a short time this winter enjoy them in the Museum, with an encircling display evoking both their ancient and their 18th century contexts, and the enduring power of portraits. |
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12:00PM - 5:00PM |
Making Waves: Discovering seascapes through drawings and watercolours This exhibition brings together many rarely seen drawings and watercolours from across the collection, especially the bequest of Sir Bruce Ingram, that depict tempestuous seas, naval battles, serene harbours and bustling shores with fishermen selling their catch. |
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12:00PM - 5:00PM |
When the Heavens Meet the Earth brings together selected works from Robert Devereux’s contemporary art collection, highlighting his commitment to emerging artists who challenge Western preconceptions of, and hegemony over, cultural expression and contemporary art. |
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6:00PM - 6:30PM |
To be performed by Edward Reeve (Queens' College, Cambridge) |