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Gibraltar Spring Festival 2012
14th May - 15th June 2012
Programme of Events 

11am to 7pm

Freedom Art Is - Diamond Jubilee Exhibition

Organised by Jane Langdon

At the Gibraltar Art Gallery, 14 Cannon Lane

Free Entrance

For further information contact email: langarts@gibtelecom.net

 

8pm

The Lion King

Dance Drama Production by Transitions Dance Academy

At the John Mackintosh Hall Theatre

Tickets £12 on sale at the Nature Shop in Casemates

As from Monday 23rd April 2012

 

10am - 6pm

Museum Open Day

At the Gibraltar Museum, Bomb House Lane

Free Entrance

10am

Classic Car Rally

Casemates Square followed by march through Main Street and static display at Ocean Village

11.30am - 12 noon

Sea Scouts / Corvera Band / Brisas De Asturias

Parade of the Pipers

Performance at the Lobby of Parliament House followed by march to Casemates Square with the Re-enactment Society

12.30pm

Sea Scouts / Corvera Band / Brisas De Asturias

Parade of the Pipers

Performance at Casemates Square

1pm - 5pm

Help Us Build the Bigger Picture

Organised by Childline Gibraltar

Casemates Square

8pm

Sea Scouts / Corvera Band / Brisas De Asturias

Celtic Beat

Alameda Open Air Theatre

Tickets priced at £5 available from the Imperial News Agency

As from Monday 7th May 2012

 

8.30pm

'Heritage, Education and Tourism…an untapped resource'

Museum Lecture by Mario Mosquera of the Gibraltar Heritage Trust

John Mackintosh Hall Theatre

Entrance Free

6.30pm

Spring Art Exhibition

Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery, Casemates

Official Opening & Prize Giving

 

8pm

'Happy Flying'

A Musical Comedy by LOL Productions

At the Ince's Hall Theatre

Tickets £12 on sale at the Nature Shop, Casemates Square

As from Tuesday 10th April 2012

 

10.30am - 6.30pm

*Saturday 10.30am to 1.30pm

Spring Art Exhibition

Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery, Casemates

Free Entrance

 

7pm

Book Launch 'Mosaic of an Unquiet Time'

By Mary Chiappe

At the Garrison Library

 

10am - 2pm

Help Us Build the Bigger Picture

Organised by Childline Gibraltar

Casemates Square

11am - 1pm

Calpe Rooke Band

Lobby of Parliament House

 

8.30pm

'An Audience with the Queen'

An Original Dance Production by the Gibraltar Academy of Dance

At the John Mackintosh Hall Theatre

Tickets priced at £10 on sale at the John Mackintosh Hall Ticket Office between 5pm and 7pm

As from Monday 21st May 2012

 

6.30pm

In a Painterly Manner

Children's Art Exhibition

Organised by Giorann Henshaw

Lower Exhibition Gallery

John Mackintosh Hall

Official Opening

 

10am to 10pm

In a Painterly Manner

Children's Art Exhibition

Organised by Giorann Henshaw

Lower Exhibition Gallery

John Mackintosh Hall

Free Entrance

 

7pm

Book Launch 'Imaginary Death of a European Poet' and 'Poemario Gris Dorado 2009-2012'

By Paco Oliva

At the Boyds Wine Bar, King's Bastion Leisure Centre

June

 

7pm to 12 midnight

Diamond Jubilee Spring Fest Rock Concert

At the Bayside Sports Centre

Tickets priced at £10 available at Lewis Stagnetto Ltd, 41 Main Street.

As from Monday 16th April 2012

 

12 noon

Re-enactment Society march to Casemates Square

2pm to 5pm

Children's Fancy Dress Party

Organised by Childline Gibraltar

Party with a Regal Theme

The Lounge, Quayside Queensway Quay

Tickets cost £3 from The Lounge

Includes food, entertainment and prizes for the best fancy dress

 

7.45pm

Diamond Jubilee Gala Night

An All British Occasion commemorating the Queens 60 years reign

The Best of British Menu, English Wines and Rod Stewart Tribute

Rock Hotel Khaima and Gardens

Tickets £55 from The Rock Hotel, Bland Group Offices or email: khaima@rockhotel.gi

 

4.30pm

Short Story Competition Prize Giving

At the Garrison Library

All Winning stories will be printed in The Gibraltar Chronicle

 

Zarzuela - 'Luisa Fernanda'

John Mackintosh HallTheatre

Tickets £5 from the John Mackintosh Hall Ticket Office

As from Monday 21st May 2012 from 10am to 2pm

Sale of tickets limited to 10 per person

 

9.30pm

Summer Show 2012

A Dance Performance organised by Urban Dance

Featuring Urban, Dance, the Gibraltar Sea Scouts Band, Academia de Baile Eva Sanchez from Spain and Flair Dance Company from England

Alameda Open Air Theatre

Tickets at £10 on sale at the Nature Shop in Casemates Square

As from Monday 28th May 2012 between 12 noon and 4pm

 

11am - 12 noon

Book Crossing Day

Lobby of Parliament House

8.30pm

Gibraltar's Got Talent Final

Organised by Ideal Productions

Ince's Hall Theatre

Tickets £7 on sale at the John Mackintosh Hall Ticket Office

As from Monday 28th May 2012

 

Arts Educational School Workshops

Organised by Santos Productions

All details will be released in due course

For further information please contact: info@santos-productions.com

 

8.30pm

Mind Reading - Revisited

Organised by Levi Attias

Ince's Hall Theatre

Tickets at £10 on sale via email on: 501@gibnet.gi

As from Monday 18th April 2012

Festival Finale

 

9pm - 1am

Casemates Square

'Calentita - Tastes from the Melting Pot'

A Celebration of Gibraltar's Multi-Cultural Community including the Spectacular fireworks and laser display

  

Ministry of Culture

April 2012

E-mail: dirculture@gibtelecom.net 

WEEKLY EVENTS

Fine Arts Association

Exhibition of work by Local Artists - First Floor Casemates

Mon to Fri 11.00 am to 1.00 pm

4.00 pm to 6.00 pm

Sat 11.00 am to 1.00 pm

Gibraltar Book Club

For further information please contact

Parissa on mobile 54022808 

Integral Yoga Centre

Runs a full program of Yoga Classes

At 33 Town Range

For more details Tel: 20041389

Or www.gibnet.gi/yoga

Email: Yoga@Gibraltar.gi

Gibraltar Arts & Crafts Association

Children's Classes

Painting & Drawing

Venue: 15B Casemates Barracks 1st Floor

Time: 3.30 pm to 5.00 pm

For further information Tel: 20073865

Every Monday

The Gibraltar Scrabble Club

Venue: The Rock Hotel

Time: 3.00 pm

For further information please contact Vin Tel: 20073660

or Roy Tel: 20075995

Modern & Latin American Sequence Dance

Sessions at the Catholic Community Centre

At 8.00 pm - Beginners classes at.7.30 pm

Everyone over 15 years welcome

For further information contact Andrew Cisarego. Tel: 20074283

Email: cisars@gibtelecom.net

Every Monday

The Rock Tai Chi Club

Venue: Kings Bastion Leisure Centre

Classes with Dilip Tailor

Time: 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm

For further information, call Dilip Tel: 20078714

Email: rocktaichi@trainingtm.net

Cross Stitch Club

At the John Mackintosh Hall, back entrance, 1st floor

Time: 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm

Fee: £1.00

The Gibraltar National Choir

Rehearse at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity

Time: 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm

All ages welcome

For further information, contact Lili on mobile 54831000

Rockkickers Linedance Club

Venue: Governor's Meadow First School Hall - Europort Ave.,

Time: 6.00 to 7.00 pm Intermediate/Advanced

7.00 to 8.00 pm Intermediate

For further information, contact Valerie Tel: 20076819

or Tracey Tel: 20043795 mob 5697900

Website: www.rockkickers.com

Please note no classes on bank of school holidays

Ju-Jitsu Classes

Juniors 5 to 7 years 6.30 pm

Juniors 8 to 15 yrs 7.30 pm

Adults mixed classes 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm

Venue: 4 North Jumpers Bastion

For further information contact Tel: 54011007

Calpe Rookd Band

For musicians of brass/woodwind instruments

of all standards and ages

Time: 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm

Venue: Fleet Pavilion, (near the old Mother Goose Nursery)

For further information Tel: Chris 00 350 54011460

Every Tuesday

Yoga Classes

Time: 7.15 pm - 8.15 pm

Fee for classes £48.00 per month (4 classes) payable in advance

One off drop in class £12.00

Ages from 14 years and upwards

Venue: El Cottage, 1Y & Z Casemates Square

For further information contact Sharon Nemes mobile 0034 6645846522

or email: info@awake-yoga.com

Website: www.be-awake-yoga.com

The Rock Tai Chi Club

Venue: Kings Bastion Leisure Centre

Classes with Dilip Tailor

Time: 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm

For further information, call Dilip Tel: 20078714

Email: rocktaichi@trainingtm.net

Calpe Chess Club & Junior Chess Club

Venue: John Mackintosh Hall studio 1

Time: 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm (junior chess)

Time: 8.00 pm to 11.00pm (Calpe Chess)

Entrance Free

Gibraltar Arts & Crafts Association

 Children's Classes

 Art & Craft

Venue: 15B Casemates Barracks 1st Floor

Time: 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm

For further information Tel: 20073865

Quiz Night

Venue: The Cannon Bar - 27 Cannon Lane

Time: 8.30 pm

£1.00 per person for local charity (includes free tapas)

For further information Tel: 20077288

Ju-Jitsu Classes

Juniors 5 to 7 years 6.30 pm

Juniors 8 to 15 yrs 7.30 pm

Adults mixed classes 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm

Venue: 4 North Jumpers Bastion

For further information contact Tel: 54011007

Every Tuesday

St John's Ambulance

Adult Volunteers Training Sessions

Time: 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm

Venue: St John's Ambulance Headquarters - Coaling Island

For further information, contact Tel: 20077390

Email: training@stjohn.gi

Salsa Classes

Venue: Laguna Social Club - Laguna Estate

Time: 8.30 pm to 10.00 pm

Price £5.00 (profits donated to charity)

For further information, contact Mike mobile 54472000

Email: info@salsagibraltar.com

Every Wednesday

Gibraltar Arts & Crafts Association

Children's Classes

Painting & Drawing

Venue: 15B Casemates Barracks 1st Floor

Time: 5.30pm to 7.00pm

For further information Tel: 20073865

Salsa & Latin American Dance

King's Bastion Leisure Centre

Classes with Dilip

Time: 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm

Tel: 20078714

Email: rocktaichi@trainingtm.net

Calpe Rookd Band

For musicians of brass/woodwind instruments

of all standards and ages

Time: 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm

Venue: Fleet Pavilion, (near the old Mother Goose Nursery)

For further information Tel: Chris 00 350 54011460

Ju-Jitsu Classes

Juniors 5 to 7 years 6.30 pm

Juniors 8 to 15 yrs 7.30 pm

Adults mixed classes 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm

Venue: 4 North Jumpers Bastion

For further information contact Tel: 54011007

Every Thursday

 

The Gibraltar National Choir

Rehearse at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity

Time: 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm

All ages welcome

For further information, contact Lili on mobile 54831000

Gibraltar Arts & Crafts Association

Children Classes

Needle Work

Venue: 15B Casemates Barracks 1st Floor

Time: 5.00pm to 7.00pm

For further information Tel: 20073865

Gibraltar Arts & Crafts Association

Knitting Classes

Venue: 15B Casemates Barracks 1st Floor

Time: 3.30 pm to 5.00 pm

 & 5.00pm to 6.00pm

For further information Tel: 20073865

Jazz Nights

Venue: O'Callaghan Eliott Hotel

Time: 9.00 pm

For further information contact Tel: 20070500

The Rock Tai Chi Club

Venue: Kings Bastion Leisure Centre

Classes with Dilip Tailor

Time: 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm

For further information, call Dilip Tel: 20078714

Email: rocktaichi@trainingtm.net

Ju-Jitsu Classes

Juniors 5 to 7 years 6.30 pm

Juniors 8 to 15 yrs 7.30 pm

Adults mixed classes 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm

Venue: 4 North Jumpers Bastion

For further information contact Tel: 54011007

Every Friday

The DSA Old & Modern Sequence Club

Dancing sessions at the Central Hall

Time: 8.30 pm Beginners at 8.00 pm

For further information Anthony Lima Tel: 20078901

Email: tony@gibraltar.gi

Garrison Library Tours

Time: 11.00 am

Duration: 1hr & 50 mins

£5.00 information packs are available

There is no entry fee, but donations are welcome.

For further information, contact Tel: 20077418

Ju-Jitsu Classes

Juniors 5 to 7 years 6.30 pm

Juniors 8 to 15 yrs 7.30 pm

Adults mixed classes 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm

Venue: 4 North Jumpers Bastion

For further information contact Tel: 54011007

Every Saturday

History Alive a historical re-enactment parade

Main Street up to Casemates Square

Time: 12.00 noon

Gibraltar Arts & Crafts Association

Origami Classes

Venue: 15B Casemates Barracks 1st Floor

Time: 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm

For further information Tel: 20073865

 

Gibraltar Arts & Crafts Association

Art & Craft Classes

Venue: 15B Casemates Barracks 1st Floor

Time: 2.00 pm to 2.30 pm

2nd Wednesday of every month

Trafalgar Theatre Group

Meets at the Garrisons Library

Anyone interested is welcome to attend

Time: 8.00 pm

Lions Club of Gibraltar

Members meetings

Venue: At the premises 50 Line Wall

Secretary's email: aloddo@gibtelecom.net

Web-site: www.lonsclubofgibraltar.com

3rd Wednesday of every month

The Gibraltar Decorative & Fine Arts Society

Affiliated to the UK NADFAS organisation

Bring lecturers & experts over from the UK to talk on Art etc.

Venue: The O'Callaghan Eliott Hotel

Time: 6.30 pm

Fees: Membership £50.00 p.an

Visitors £7.50 at the door

& NADFAS members £5.00

For further information contact Claus Olesen Tel: 20002024

Email: claus.olesen@sghambros.com

Or Ian LeBreton Tel: 20076173

Email: ilebreton@SovereignGroup.com

4th Wednesday of the month

Lions Club of Gibraltar

Directors meetings

Venue: At the premises 50 Line Wall

Secretary's email: aloddo@gibtelecom.net

Web-site: www.lionsclubofgibraltar.com

1st Thursday of the month

The Gibraltar Horticultural Society

Venue: John Mackintosh Hall - Charles Hunt Room

Time: 6.00 pm

For further information contact Suzanne Gache (Society Secretary)

P.O. Box 866 or email: majgache@hotmail.com 

 

Exhibition

Vin's Gallery

Venue: The Rock Hotel

Original paintings, print and souvenirs by Vin & pupils

Time: 9.30 am to 11.00 am

And 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm

Monthly Meetings

ADHD & Learning Difficulties

(Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

Venue: Fellowship Bookshop

Catholic Community Centre - Line Wall Road

Agenda: Coffee, chat and various books & resources on display

For further information contact Tel: 54027551 or 54014476

The information contained herein is subject to changes and the Gibraltar Tourist Board would advise you to check with pertinent group on the event