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SUMMARY:East of England Disabled Creatives Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:The East of England Disabled Creatives Meet-Up is a free space for deaf\, disabled and/or neurodivergent creatives to meet\, share and create! \nAs artists\, don’t ask for permission. Take up space. For yourself and your work. We aim to provide that space for you! \nThis is a monthly in-person meet-up at the Mercury Theatre in collaboration with Graeae Theatre Company. \nWe welcome artists at any experience level\, the aim is to establish a relaxed space for people to turn up for however long they wish within the meet-up session time. The meet-up is from 10am-1pm\, but you are welcome to drop-in anytime. It will be an opportunity to network\, meet new artists in your area and develop your practice. \nWe will be meeting in the upstairs bar at the Mercury Theatre\, if you do not know where this is\, please ask a member of our Box Office or Front of House staff and they will guide you. The Mercury’s Graeae Associate\, Christian Markham\, will always be in attendance to facilitate and/or answer any questions you might have about the Mercury\, Graeae\, or wider disabled arts initiatives. \nBSL Interpreters will be in attendance.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/east-of-england-disabled-creatives-meet-up-3/
LOCATION:Mercury Theatre Colchester\, Mercury Theatre Colchester
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Worksheet
DESCRIPTION:During our opening hours from 14 to 22 February\, come try your hand at our wildlife worksheet! \nFollow clues around the museum\, complete a fun worksheet\, and uncover fascinating facts as you explore natural history in this interactive\, hands-on adventure designed for curious young visitors ages 5+. \nFor useful information\, such as how to find us and what facilities the museum has\, we recommend reading our Access information. \nThis event is free to all. No booking needed—just drop in and join the fun! \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/2051469228946864/?event_time_id=2051469232280197
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/wildlife-worksheet/
LOCATION:Colchester Natural History Museum\, Colchester Natural History Museum
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SUMMARY:Unicorn Quest Trail
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the magical world of unicorns\, dragons\, and other legendary beasts\, we are excited to offer a Mythical Creatures themed trail for our younger Castle visitors this half term\, available from 14-22 February. \nThis interactive trail will guide children ages 5+ through the museum\, encouraging them to explore\, imagine\, and discover as they complete fun activities inspired by creatures of myth and folklore. Join us for a legendary adventure and see what magical surprises await! \nFor useful information\, such as how to find us and what facilities Colchester Castle has\, we recommend reading our Access information. \nTrail sheets cost £5 (after purchasing an admission ticket) and include a prize at the end. Booking is not required; simply buy your trail at the front desk upon arrival. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1324732549699676/?event_time_id=1324732583033006
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/unicorn-quest-trail/
LOCATION:Colchester Castle\, Colchester Castle
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SUMMARY:Friends & Lovers 90s & 00s RNB Day Party - Valentines Special
DESCRIPTION:The Valentine’s Day PartyGet ready to catch a vibe this Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re looking for your “Dilemma” or you’ve already found “The Boy Is Mine\,” we’re turning up the heat from 3 PM to 9 PM for the ultimate day party experience. \nWe’re taking you on a journey through the golden eras of R&B\, Hip-Hop\, and UK Garage. Our line-up of heavy-hitter DJs and MCs are ready to “re-rewind” the clock\, spinning everything from smooth serenades to high-energy basslines. \nWant to join the bottomless cocktails? Grab yourself a Bottomless ticket and join us from 3pm-4pm to get the party started!  \nT&Cs \n– A ticket is single entry only– Seating is first come first serve– Info@trilogycolchester.com for book enquries– No refunds– If you arrive after your ticket allocation\, you will be charged the difference to the door charge.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/friends-lovers-90s-00s-rnb-day-party-valentines-special/
LOCATION:Trilogy Nightclub (formerly Hippodrome)\, 131 High Street \, CO1 1SP\, Trilogy Nightclub (formerly Hippodrome)\, 131 High Street \, CO1 1SP
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SUMMARY:Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons | Essex
DESCRIPTION:👉 Tickets https://tinyurl.com/candlt-vivaldis-four-season-14 \n⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live\, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Essex. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Colchester Town Hall – Moot Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight. \nGeneral Info📍 Venue: Colchester Town Hall – Moot Hall📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone \nProgramme The Four Seasons\, Violin Concerto in G Minor\, Op. 8 No. 1 RV 269: Spring The Four Seasons\, Violin Concerto in G Minor\, Op. 8 No. 2 RV 315: Summer The Four Seasons\, Violin Concerto in G Minor\, Op. 8 No. 3 RV 293: Autumn The Four Seasons\, Violin Concerto in G Minor\, Op. 8 No. 4 RV 297: Winter Sonata n.12 in d-minor "La Follia" RV 63 \nPerformers String Quartet – to be announced! \n📣 Please share this event with your friends! 🎶👫
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/candlelight-vivaldis-four-seasons-essex/
LOCATION:Colchester Town Hall
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SUMMARY:Cobain't - AC/DC Reborn - Guns 2 Roses @ Charter Hall Colchester
DESCRIPTION:A night of Rock N Roll with tributes to Nirvana\, AC/DC & Guns N Roses!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/cobaint-ac-dc-reborn-guns-2-roses-charter-hall-colchester/
LOCATION:Charter Hall\, Charter Hall
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SUMMARY:Colne Delta presents the best of UK Country featuring The Jackson Line and Florence Sommerville
DESCRIPTION:Colne Delta present the best of UK Country featuring:- \nTHE JACKSON LINE \nWith two lead vocalists in the shape of Keith Porter and Jamie Cook\, harmonies were always going to be front and centre in The Jackson Line\, who deliver a modern take on classic Country and Americana. Storytelling\, harmonies and guitars are at the heart of what they do. \nThe band are comfortable with the tag of ‘modern country’\, but with each member bringing a wide range of differing influences to the table they create thoughtful\, melodic songs\, which capture the essence of country while allowing their other influences to permeate. \nIn the summer of 2022\, the band were invited to Winnipeg\, Canada to work with Juno Award-winning producer Murray Pulver on their second collection of songs. \n“Our first EP was self-produced\, and on reflection we focused too much on making it sound like a country record\,” explains Keith. “This time around we set out to discover who we are as a band.” \nThe first single from their upcoming EP\, Shade of the Pines\, featured on Apple Music’s ‘Today’s Country’ editorial playlist\, as well as being played on a host of radio stations including CountryLine and Radio Caroline. \nThe band will be releasing music throughout 2023 alongside performances at the 229 London\, the Black Deer Festival\, Nashville Meets London\, and the return of their popular songwriters round in Chelmsford\, the Radio City Sessions. \nNew single\, Brave\, out now“How do we tell the kids and who gets the house?” It’s the heart-wrenching breakdown that sums up Brave\, the new single from modern-country band The Jackson Line. Layered with tender harmonies and powerful\, emotive guitar\, the song explores a relationship in its final moments\, capturing the hurt\, heartbreak and ultimately\, courage. \nRecorded in Winnipeg\, Canada with multi award-winning producer\, Murray Pulver\, this is the band’s fourth single in 2023. The first single\, Shade of the Pines\, featured on Apple Music’s ‘Today’s Country’ editorial playlist\, while the second\, Gonna Get To You\, was showcased on Baylen Leonard’s Front Porch on Absolute Country as well as on Countryline Radio \nFLORENCE SOMMERVILLE \n21-year-old Florence Sommerville\, is a singer-songwriter from Orsett\, a small Essex village\, who thrives on modern country music. She’s performed to packed audiences at iconic venues in Nashville\, including the iconic Bluebird Café\, Commodore Grille\, Maxwell House\, Love & Exile\, Cambria Hotel and was chosen by No Depression magazine as one of the top performers at the 2024 AMA Festival. In the UK she’s played the Maverick Festival\, Latitude and Moseley Folk & Arts Festival\, the Green Note\, Libra Camden\, and the Fiddler’s Elbow in London and supported such diverse acts as Diana Jones\, Tom Robinson\, Annie Keating\, Track Dogs\, Hannah Aldridge\, the Hanging Stars\, Dan Owen and many more. \nSince the beginning of 2025 she has gigged regularly\, performing all across the South-east\, both solo and with her acclaimed band\, including selling out the Brentwood Theatre twice. Prior to the release of her debut album\, ENDLESS HORIZON in July\, she has released three digital singles\, (I’ll Be Your) Best Broken Heart\, California and Broken Pieces. All three are included on the 12-track album\, that perfectly captures the diversity and richness of Florence’s incredible songwriting. The CD release includes four bonus acoustic tracks\, making for an incredible 16-track collection. Criss-crossing country genres the way she journeys through life\, with wild abandonment\, passion and intensity\, the youthful independent singer-songwriter has created a uniquely sophisticated and signature manifesto\, a bold indication that Florence Sommerville has at the outset of her career found her perfect stride. As ENDLESS HORIZON gloriously unfolds. Florence emerges as one of the more gifted melodists\, subtly versatile singers\, and liberated lyricists of her generation. Florence emotionally journeys through the upheavals we all encounter in relationships. Whether it be the tentative discovery of first love\, the heartache of a breakup or the impossibility of a love that cannot be\, Florence crosses that minefield with a maturity and sureness of a voice that belies her youthfulness. \nEach track offers a unique perspective: the empowering defiance of (I’ll Be Your) Best Broken Heart\, the nostalgic longing of Silly Little Things\, and the reflective tone of Broken Pieces. Other standout tracks include the poignant Love Me Then\, the stirring Forget The Water\, and the vividly character-driven Molasses\, which addresses the challenging subject of father-daughter mental abuse. Florence also embraces optimism in the summery anthem Cut And Run\, a perfect soundtrack to the boundless possibilities of life. Guided by manager Alan Cackett and thanks to the production skills of Alan West and the superb musicianship of the gifted players\, every track boasts evocative\, affectionate touches. This eclectic set is awash in satisfying country music elements\, yet it never feels nostalgic\, mixing pleasurable sounds with a bracing dose of modern-day arrangements for a riveting listen. The result is a perfect showcase for Florence Sommerville’s unique talents\, revealing a singer of effortless ease\, who nails unshakable hooks as she lyrically navigates descriptive leaps and bounds. The fact that ENDLESS HORIZON also marks her debut\, makes this effort all the more remarkable. \nThere’s a raw rootsy quality to Florence’s music that belies her youthfulness. An assured performer\, she takes total command of any stage from the outset and allows her crystalline vocals to shine on her well-crafted original songs. \nProfits in aid of Brightlingsea Winter Fest
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colne-delta-presents-the-best-of-uk-country-featuring-the-jackson-line-and-florence-sommerville/
LOCATION:St James Church\, Brightlingsea\, St James Church\, Brightlingsea
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SUMMARY:Pete Firman: Tricks & Giggles
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £21.50.Doors open 7.30pm\, show starts 8pm.This show is for a seated audience.  \nWith over 4.5 million social media followers and countless TV appearances under his belt\, Pete Firman is the UK’s top comic magician. \nJoin him for an evening of ‘Tricks & Giggles’\, as Pete brings his trademark blend of magic and comedy from the small screen to stages around the UK with this brand-new show. Expect impossible feats\, sleight of hand and big laughs from one of magic’s most exciting performers! \nAs seen on Amazon’s Good Omens\, ITV1’s Tonight at the London Palladium and The Next Great Magician\, BBC1’s The John Bishop Show and The Sarah Millican Television Programme. He’s probably also popped up on your social media feeds with his mind-boggling and regularly viral magic videos. \n‘The man from Middlesbrough sets the pace for comedy-meets-magic in the 21st century’ The Times \n‘The new poster-boy for British comedy magic’ The Telegraph \n‘Seamless blending of quality magic and stand-up comedy. It is a joy to watch’ Edinburgh Festivals Magazine \n‘The best magic tricks in the Universe’ Independent \n★★★★★ The Mirror★★★★★ Time Out★★★★ Independent★★★★ Scotsman★★★★ Metro \nInstagram\, Twitter\, Tiktok: @petefirman \nhttps://www.petefirman.co.uk/https://www.facebook.com/petefirmanofficial
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/pete-firman-tricks-giggles/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:COS Love Cabaret
DESCRIPTION:Fresh from their vibrant musical production of Guys and Dolls\, join Colchester Operatic Society for a Valentine’s Day LATES special! \nWhether you’ve been out for a romantic meal with a partner\, been to see a show at the theatre\, or just want a great night out\, this night is for you. \nCome along to the Mercury Café Bar at 9pm for a love-themed cabaret evening full of song and sparkle. COS performers will serenade you with a variety of love-themed songs to live piano accompaniment as they celebrate and embrace love in all its forms through music and beautiful harmonies. \nFurther details and performers to be confirmed at a later date. \nNo tickets required – just turn up and have a good time!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/cos-love-cabaret/
LOCATION:Mercury Theatre Colchester\, Mercury Theatre Colchester
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SUMMARY:Valentines Masquerade Ball
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are currently £5 (including fees) and proceeds go to Cavernoma Alliance UK.  \nOpen to Couples\, Singles\, and Galentines alike! ❤️
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/valentines-masquerade-ball/
LOCATION:Truth Colchester\, 8 Crouch St\, Colchester\, CO3 3ES\, GB
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SUMMARY:GOTCHA! @CODA\, Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Live music on February 14th? It’s a date! Playing high-energy party hits in the way that only GOTCHA! can. Expect some Madness\, Oasis\, and maybe even something for the Swifties! Valentines optional ‘cos you’re gonna love the music! Free entry.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/gotcha-coda-colchester/
LOCATION:Coda Colchester\, Coda Colchester
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SUMMARY:Valentines 💘 Ball
DESCRIPTION:💘 VALENTINE’S BALL @ RUBIX 💘📅 Saturday 14th February⏰ 9PM – 3AM \nWhether you’re coupled up\, single\, or single & ready to mingle\, this is THE place to be this Valentine’s Night 💃🕺 \n✨ Get ready for a full-on club night special with:🍾 Prosecco deals🍸 Valentine’s themed cocktails🎶 Big party anthems & dancefloor fillers all night💖 A buzzing\, feel-good Valentine’s atmosphere \nNo awkward dinners… just great music\, great drinks\, and a packed dancefloor 💥Bring your date\, your mates\, or come make new connections – everyone’s welcome. \n❤️ Dress to impress🔥 Dance till late💃 Party till 3AM \nSee you on the dance floor! 🪩💘
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/valentines-%f0%9f%92%98-ball/
LOCATION:Rubix Bar\, Rubix Bar
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