8 January
The Simon and Garfunkel Story
Liverpool Empire
The Simon and Garfunkel Story charts the rise of one of America’s greatest pop duos, performing classic hits including ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ and ‘Mrs. Robinson’.
10
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
A celebration of the work of legendary composer Glenn Miller, with original arrangements of classic hits including; ‘Little Brown Jug’, ‘String of Pearls’ and ‘Strike Up The Band’. The evening will also feature a special Frank Sinatra anniversary celebration.
13
Remembered?
FACT
With the Weeping Window installation now entering its final weeks on display at St George’s Hall and following Veterans in Practice’s artwork ‘Remembered?’, FACT invites the public to come together for a discussion on the role of memorial in modern society.
14
Jon Savage in conversation with Kevin Sampson
Waterstones, Liverpool ONE
British punk aficionado Jon Savage joins author of ‘Awaydays’, Kevin Sampson, to discuss his latest book, ‘1966’. In this new work, Jon focuses on a momentous year in popular culture; a year in which the city of Liverpool played a significant role.
15
‘The Work Between Us’: Black British Artists and Exhibition Histories
Bluecoat
A one-day symposium that focuses on the stories behind exhibitions that have put the practices of artists of African and Asian descent on the UK’s cultural map.
17
Cancer Research UK Winter Run
Wapping Dock (start line)
A 10km run through central Liverpool taking in some of the city’s most famous landmarks in aid of a great cause. As an added incentive there are polar bear hugs for all who reach the finish line!
Unlimited Voices – Liverpool Choral Favourites
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Unlimited Voices – Liverpool Choral Favourites
St George’s Hall
Join the Unlimited Voices choir for an evening of choral singing, with well-known classics by composers including Handel, Mozart and Beethoven. Set in the ornate surroundings of St George’s Hall, the concert takes in a whole range of choral and compositional styles.
21
Silent Sleep (solo show)
Oh Me Oh My
Liverpool-born singer-songwriter Silent Sleep, real name Christopher McIntosh, will perform an acoustic set of songs taken from his two albums, in the unique surrounds of Oh Me Oh My.
