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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:Simon Carter: From the Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Essex artist Simon Carter transforms Firstsite’s gallery with From the Landscape\, an immersive exhibition inspired by the Essex coast and countryside.\n\nCarter has spent more than 40 years walking\, drawing and painting the landscape around him. The exhibition brings together more than 30 acrylic paintings and drawings made since 2020\, an early watercolour painted when he was 23\, and three new series created especially for Firstsite.\n\nRather than simply hanging works on gallery walls\, From the Landscape uses painted surfaces\, installation and sound to create an environment visitors can move through. A 19-metre wall carries 500 monochrome painted sketches\, while recordings made by Carter during his daily walks bring sounds from the Essex coast into the gallery.\n\nCarter is based in Frinton and is President of Colchester Art Society. He has previously been Artist-in-Residence at both the University of Essex and Firstsite.\n\nFrom the Landscape runs from Saturday 19 September 2026 until Sunday 17 January 2027.\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/simon-carter-from-the-landscape/
LOCATION:Firstsite\,  Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:New Face for Leprosy Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:This October\, the New Face for Leprosy exhibition comes to Colchester Library for a free\, month-long public exhibition exploring the lives and experiences of people affected by leprosy. \nThe project was conceived in 2019 by Emeritus Professor Diana Lockwood to challenge some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding the disease. \nWorking with photographer Tom Bradley\, the project visited Lepra’s programmes in India and Bangladesh\, meeting people affected by leprosy and recording their stories as they dealt with the physical\, social and emotional impact of diagnosis. \nBradley’s portraits aim to present the people photographed\, first and foremost\, as individuals\, challenging some of the images traditionally associated with leprosy and showing people living independent\, fulfilling lives. \nAlongside the photography\, the Colchester exhibition will feature artefacts from Lepra’s archives\, looking back at the organisation’s history and its work throughout the 20th century to improve the lives of people affected by leprosy and develop new treatments. \nThe exhibition is free to visit\, and no booking or ticket is required. \nTwo special events will also take place during the exhibition\, including a talk on Lepra’s history on Wednesday 21 October and a children’s storytelling session on Friday 30 October.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/new-face-for-leprosy-exhibition/
LOCATION:Colchester Library and Community Hub\, 21 Trinity Square\, Colchester\, CO1 1JB\, GB
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Out of Line: Banksy and the Art of Dissent
DESCRIPTION:Out of Line: Banksy and the Art of Dissent brings a major exhibition of street and urban contemporary art to The Minories in Colchester. \nThe exhibition features 28 original artworks by Banksy alongside significant works by more than 20 other artists from the international street art and urban contemporary art movement. Every Banksy work included is either an original artwork or an artist-certified print. \nThe majority of the works have been lent by John Brandler of Brandler Galleries in Brentwood. \nOut of Line runs at The Minories from Saturday 10 October 2026 until Sunday 28 February 2027. \nTickets are £12.50 for adults\, with concessions from £7. \nThe exhibition is supported by Colchester City Council and Sonia & Giles Coode-Adams.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/out-of-line-banksy-and-the-art-of-dissent/
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:Yoga Under the Moon
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday 23 October for a truly atmospheric yoga experience beneath Luke Jerram’s stunning Museum of the Moon installation. \nThis one-hour guided session invites you to unwind and reset in the unique surroundings of Colchester Castle\, practicing gentle movement and mindful breathing under the soft glow of the moon. Whether you’re a regular yogi or trying it for the first time\, this is a chance to experience yoga in an unforgettable setting. \nSessions begin at 5.45pm\, with doors opening at 5.30pm. We recommend arriving a little early to settle in and soak up the space before the session begins. \nSuitable for ages 14+ \nFor useful information\, such as how to find us and what facilities Colchester Castle has\, we recommend reading our Access information. \nTickets are £9.00 per person.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/yoga-under-the-moon/
LOCATION:Castle Park\, CO1 1TJ Colchester\, United Kingdom\, Castle Park\, CO1 1TJ Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Wellbeing
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SUMMARY:2000s Party Night
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to relive the noughties at our 2000s Party Night! Join us for an incredible night packed with the biggest hits from the decade. Dance the night away to chart-topping pop\, R&B\, indie\, dance anthems\, and all the iconic throwback tracks that defined the 2000s. \nDoors open at 7:30pmEvent finishes at Midnight \nOver 18s only. \nPlease note: A limited number of tickets may be available on the door unless the event has sold out. \nParking: Free parking is available at the stadium when attending one of our events. Simply enter your vehicle registration number into the tablets located in the reception foyer upon arrival. Please note that this applies to any vehicle remaining onsite for longer than 10 minutes. \nIf you wish to leave your vehicle overnight\, your parking validation will remain valid until the following day. Please ensure your vehicle is collected by 10:00am.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/2000s-party-night/
LOCATION:JobServe Community Stadium\, United Way\, CO4 5UP Colchester\, United Kingdom\, JobServe Community Stadium\, United Way\, CO4 5UP Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DJ & Club Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Events at Colchester United FC":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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SUMMARY:A Vision of Elvis Mercury Theatre Colchester
DESCRIPTION:A Vision of Elvis – The Ultimate Elvis Tribute ShowCelebrate the music of the King of Rock ’n’ Roll with the UK’s supreme Elvis tribute artist – Rob Kingsley – and his sensational cast in a breathtaking recreation of a live Elvis Presley concert.This high-energy\, visually stunning production takes you on an unforgettable journey through Elvis’s iconic career\, featuring timeless classics like:🎤 It’s Now or Never🎤 The Wonder of You🎤 Burning Love🎤 In the Ghetto🎤 Suspicious Minds🎤 American Trilogy…and many more fan favourites.From the moment the show begins\, Rob Kingsley’s connection with the audience is electric. His uncanny resemblance\, voice\, charisma\, and movements capture the very soul of Elvis\, delivering an emotionally charged and authentic musical experience like no other.Officially Endorsed by Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE) for charitable contributions and by Ed Bonja – Elvis’s official photographer and road manager (1970–1977) – who said:“On stage Rob Kingsley looks extraordinarily like Elvis. He sings like Elvis\, but most importantly\, he seems to capture the very soul of Elvis – his charisma\, his gestures – hell\, he even walks like Elvis!”Milestones & Accolades:The first Elvis tribute artist to perform at the New Wembley Stadium – live to over 50\,000 fansHeadlining theatres\, festivals\, and arenas worldwideVoted No.1 Elvis Tribute Artist & Best Overall Male Artist – National Music Tribute AwardsGrand European Champion – Europe’s Largest Elvis CompetitionBest Vegas Elvis – Europe’s Largest Elvis CompetitionWhat the Critics Say:“The King is Back” – Rolling Stones Magazine“Like a one-to-one with Elvis” – President\, Official Elvis Presley Fan Club Finland“Elvis was in the building” – President\, Official Elvis Presley Fan Club India“Entertaining\, Enthralling and Electric” – TheLatest.co.uk“Simply Superb” – North West End“The best just got better” – Lorna Weekes\, Theatre Reviewer📍 Tour Dates & Tickets: www.elvistributeuk.com
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/a-vision-of-elvis-mercury-theatre-colchester/
LOCATION:Mercury Theatre Colchester\, Mercury Theatre Colchester
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Rick Storm at Junction 25 LDC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of line dancing to live music.£8 entryDoors open 7:15pm for 8pmNo bar so bring your own.Tea and coffee available. \nContact Trish on 07815 125261 to book a place
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/rick-storm-at-junction-25-ldc/
LOCATION:Marks Tey Parish Hall\, Old London Rd\, Marks Tey\, CO6 1EJ\, GB
CATEGORIES:Music
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