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SUMMARY:Tim Noble & Sue Webster: Love and Hate at Firstsite
DESCRIPTION:Tim Noble & Sue Webster’s Love and Hate at Firstsite brings a series of illuminated sculptures by the internationally recognised British artists to spaces throughout the Colchester gallery.\n\nThe exhibition draws on Noble and Webster’s distinctive use of light\, signage and popular culture. Their illuminated works reference everything from British seaside attractions to Las Vegas and Times Square\, using flashing and sequencing lights to explore opposing ideas including love and hate\, optimism and nihilism.\n\nThe exhibition can be found throughout the Firstsite building and runs until Sunday 27 September 2026.\n\nAdmission is free and no booking is required.\n\nFirstsite is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am to 5pm\, Thursday to Saturday from 10am to 10pm\, and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. It is closed on Mondays.\n\nPlease note that the exhibition includes flashing lights and contrasting colours.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/tim-noble-sue-webster-love-and-hate-at-firstsite/
LOCATION:Firstsite\,  Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Arpita Shah: Nalini
DESCRIPTION:Arpita Shah’s Nalini explores motherhood\, migration\, heritage and the connections between generations through the stories of the artist\, her mother and her grandmother.\n\nDeveloped across India\, East Africa and the UK\, the photographic series grew from Shah’s desire to understand more about the experiences and relationships of the women in her family.\n\nThe exhibition brings together 26 photographic works alongside family photographs and personal objects including dried flowers and traditional saris. Its title comes from Shah’s grandmother\, Nalini\, meaning ‘lotus’ in Sanskrit\, with flowers recurring throughout the work as the artist explores family\, femininity\, memory and cultural identity.\n\nNalini runs at Firstsite until Sunday 4 October 2026.\n\nAdmission is free and no booking is required.\n\nFirstsite is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am to 5pm\, Thursday to Saturday from 10am to 10pm\, and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. It is closed on Mondays.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/arpita-shah-nalini/
LOCATION:Firstsite\,  Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTAMP:20260905T083852Z
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SUMMARY:Duncan Grant: Worlds Through Desire: From Drawing to Cruising to DMs
DESCRIPTION:Duncan Grant: Worlds Through Desire brings together artworks\, stories and poetry from different generations to explore the ways LGBT+ people have sought friendship\, community and intimacy across changing times and technologies.\n\nAt the centre of the exhibition are drawings and paintings by Duncan Grant\, including work connected to the period he spent on a Suffolk farm with his then partner David Garnett during the First World War.\n\nMore than 35 drawings and paintings by Grant feature alongside contemporary works\, with the exhibition looking at the different places and technologies through which people have found one another\, from galleries\, bars and public spaces to online games\, social media and dating apps.\n\nWorlds Through Desire runs at Firstsite until Sunday 8 November 2026.\n\nAdmission is free and no booking is required.\n\nFirstsite is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am to 5pm\, Thursday to Saturday from 10am to 10pm\, and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. It is closed on Mondays.\n\nPlease note that the exhibition contains nudity. Sexually explicit artworks are displayed in a separate enclosed room restricted to visitors aged 18 and over.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/duncan-grant-worlds-through-desire-from-drawing-to-cruising-to-dms/
LOCATION:Firstsite\,  Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Then and Now: Colchester Art Society
DESCRIPTION:Marking Colchester Art Society’s 80th anniversary\, Then and Now brings together new work by CAS members responding to pieces from the society’s permanent collection. \nArtists were invited to create their responses in a medium of their choice\, connecting the society’s current membership with work from its collection. \nThen and Now runs at The Minories until Sunday 27 September 2026. \nAdmission is free.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/then-and-now-colchester-art-society/
LOCATION:The Minories\, 74 High Street\, Colchester CO1 1UE\, The Minories\, 74 High Street\, Colchester CO1 1UE
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
ORGANIZER;CN="The Minories":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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SUMMARY:The Rec Community Music Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for The Rec Community Music Day on Sunday 6th September\, from 10am to 4pm at Old Heath Recreation Ground\, Colchester. \nAs part of The Rec Community Market\, this special event celebrates our first full summer of community events and is our way of saying a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout the year. \nEnjoy a fantastic day of live local music\, quality market stalls\, delicious food and drink\, children’s entertainment and a welcoming community atmosphere. \nFree entryFamily friendlyDog friendly \nWhether you’re coming to shop\, relax\, enjoy the music or spend time with family and friends\, we’d love to see you there. \nCome and celebrate with us and help make The Rec Community Music Day a memorable day for everyone!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-rec-community-market-autumn-market/
LOCATION:Colchester old heath Recreation Ground\, Colchester old heath Recreation Ground
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Colour & Shape
DESCRIPTION:Colour & Shape are here to do a full Sunday Live Music gig. \nAfter opening for Fraser Morgan in June\, there was no doubt these guys would be back!! \nA stripped back\, turned up originals gig is what we will be getting!! Just think Pure Desert Rock Vibes!! \nThis is a free gig\, no tickets required\, but donations are encouraged. \nLet’s keep live music alive!!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colour-shape/
LOCATION:Victoria Inn Colchester\, 10 North Station Rd\, Colchester\, CO1 1RB\, GB
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Black Cactus Presents - The Involved - Live at TWM Colchester
DESCRIPTION:BLACK CACTUS STUDIO PRESENTS \n🎤 THE INVOLVED — LIVE AT THREE WISE MONKEYS \nGet ready for a night of RnB\, Pop\, Rap & live music as The Involved take to the stage for their first ever performance together. \nBringing together members from both the UK 🇬🇧 and USA 🇺🇸\, The Involved will perform tracks from their album ‘Escape From The 80’s’\, alongside their latest single releases. \nJoining them on the night: \n🎶 Zak Shrieves — singer-songwriter bringing his distinctive sound to the stage. \n🔥 Oney — rising rapper and artist making waves with his unique style. \nPlus\, three members of The Involved will step out individually to perform their own original material\, alongside a selection of live covers. \n📍 Three Wise Monkeys\, Colchester🕕 6PM till late \nOne stage. One night. The first time The Involved perform together. \nDon’t miss it. \nFree entry!! 😮
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/black-cactus-presents-the-involved-live-at-twm-colchester/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Concert
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to be joined by the fabulous Tim Carey as piano soloist as part of his “significant” birthday (ending in a zero!) celebrations in this delightful programme. Tim is very well-known to ECHO\, having performed with us on previous occasions\, including our very first concert!Programme:Mozart: Marriage of Figaro OvertureBrahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor (soloist Tim Carey)Bizet: Symphony in CConductor: Andrew MorleyLeader: John Haworth
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/essex-chamber-orchestra-concert/
LOCATION:St Botolphs Church\, Colchester\, GB
CATEGORIES:Music
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