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Bob Geldof plus support
Friday 2nd December, Hall One, 7.30pm
Bob Geldof, pop star, poet, devil's advocate, political heavyweight, Knight, freelance genius - the job description is endless. The legendary Boomtown Rats frontman and Band Aid, Live Aid and Live 8 founder comes to Gateshead tonight. Performing with his band, this special show sees Geldof performing material from The Best of the Boomtown Rats, and also from his multi-award winning solo album Sex, Age and Death.
It is a rare opportunity to see this charismatic star playing the music that is close to his and our hearts, up close and personal with his multi-talented band. This promises to be a stunning live show.
We’ve teamed up with The Sage Gateshead to offer Culture Club members the chance to get a 2 for 1 offer on remaining tickets.
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It's A Wonderful Life (U) Friday 16th - Saturday 24th December
2hrs 9mins.
Tyneside Cinema is once more the Christmas home to Frank Capra's sentimental classic, It’s a Wonderful Life.
James Stewart is George Bailey, the everyman and friend to all, who decides to commit suicide when his family business starts to fail. However, to stop George from ending his life, trainee angel Clarence is dispatched from Heaven to show George that he has indeed made a big difference to everyone around him, and George gets to see what would have happened to his world had he never existed...
This magic and memorable treat has it all. Laughter, love, and a whole lot of tears make up the best Christmas flick ever.
We’ve teamed up with Tyneside Cinema to offer Culture Club members the chance to see this Christmas Classic for FREE on Monday December 19, at 8.15pm.
Culture Club members can enter this exclusive competition to celebrate the festive season in the open air, with a party on ice!
The open-air ice rink transforms Newcastle’s Centre for Life into a winter wonderland from now until 12 February 2006.
A party on ice is a totally unique experience offering a night to remember for groups of 10 to 150 – perfect for an evening out with friends, an office or a group party to celebrate the season.
Party guests can take a whirl on the rink and enjoy the party atmosphere to their favourite disco tunes plus a 3D Motion Ride featuring SpongeBob SquarePants and a warming winter buffet.
Parties can start from 6.30pm and guests get exclusive access to the open-air ice rink from 8pm. A licensed bar can be available on request.
Our special Culture Club prize includes a Party on Ice for up to ten people.
Learning disability charity Mencap is inviting everyone along to Carols by Candlelight in St Andrews, one of Newcastle's oldest and most beautiful churches, on Friday 9 December at 6.30pm.
This is a wonderful opportunity for families and friends to join in the spirit of Christmas. The money raised will go to Mencap's Diamond Appeal to help children with a learning disability in the North East.
The service will be led by Nexus Chaplain, Reverend Glyn Evans, with singing by local choir, Voices Together and carols for everybody to join in. There will be a tour of the historic church and a chance to sample wine and mince pies.
Alma Devine, Mencap North East Fundraising Manager, said: "Mencap's Carols by Candlelight will be a wonderful start to the festive season in the beautiful surroundings of St Andrews Church. We hope many people will come along and join us in the spirit of Christmas, helping to create a better life for children with a learning disability in the process."
We can’t agree more! Mencap have kindly donated 30 tickets for the event to give away to Culture Club members.
The biggest ice rink in the city will be unveiled today in Gateshead. Christmas Ice Magic at Gateshead Quays rink is back for the fourth year running and will be double the original size ensuring maximum enjoyment for skaters and also that no-one will be 'left out in the cold!'
Overlooking Gateshead Millennium Bridge, with the most dramatic and picturesque views of the Quayside, the 600 square metre Gateshead Quays rink will hold up to 200 skaters at a time, and offers a great family day out.
As darkness falls the rink will be transformed with Christmas lighting and the addition of a fully heated rink side marquee, offering hot drinks and snacks, will ensure that spectators and skaters alike make the most of the 'Ice Magic' experience.
The rink has been commissioned by Gateshead Council and organised by event management company Polar Productions, working together to re-establish an annual event which was hugely popular at the turn of the 17th century, when communities came together to skate on the city's frozen rivers.
We’re inviting culture club members the chance to come to the rink and skate for FREE at our festive Ice Magic Event on Tuesday December 13th from 7.30pm – 9.30pm.
Each Culture Club member may bring along their families (up to 2 adults and 2 children per membership card). That's a saving of £17 per member!
There’ll be live music and Culture Club members will have exclusive access to the hospitality area.
If you can’t make it on that evening then please find below details of prices and opening times.
CHRISTMAS ICE MAGIC at Gateshead Quays.
(Overlooking the Millennium Bridge)
25th November 2005 - 8th January 2006.
Opening Hours: 10.00 a.m. - 8.30 p.m.
Late night Thursday session 8.30 - 9.30 p.m.
Closed Christmas Day.
5.30 Early Closing on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Years Eve & New Years Day.
Prices:
Adult (Over 16) £5.50 Children & Senior Citizens: £4.50
Students (with NUS card, weekdays) £4.50 Family Ticket £17.00
Group Discounts/Office Parties: Booking Line 0191 2220440 or 07707871565
Check availability at www.polar-productions.com
This week we are inviting Culture Club members to an exclusive evening at BALTIC on Wednesday December 7, 2005.
The event includes a welcome by BALTIC Director, Peter Doroshenko, who will introduce the exhibition and discuss BALTIC's role as host venue to this Hayward Gallery Touring Show. Peter Doroshenko joined the organisation as Director in April, 2005.
He will use this occasion to unveil the future plans and new programme for BALTIC. The evening will continue with a guided tour of the British Art Show 6 highlights and conclude with an opportunity to carry on your evening in the Café/Bar or get some Christmas shopping done in the BALTIC Shop.
British Art Show 6, now in its second month, defines current trends and new directions in contemporary British art. BALTIC is the only venue to host the entire show under one roof before it tours various venues round the UK.
Whether you have already been round the exhibition or have it on your list of things to visit, this event will appeal to you. The evening is an exclusive opportunity for culture club members to meet BALTIC's new director and have an exclusive insight into one of BALTIC's most prominent shows to date.
The event will be hosted in the Level 4 gallery, amongst some of the key sculptural pieces in the show.
The Journal and BALTIC also invite you to take advantage of the new redesigned BALTIC Shop which will stay open until 9pm for festive shopping event with mince pies, mulled wine and 10% off selected products.
For more information about the BALTIC Shop and products for sale visit www.balticmill.co.uk
The event is strictly limited to 60 places.
 
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