Free Events at Sydenham Arts Festival

Home Park Free Film Show – 12th August 2010

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For one balmy night only, Home Park will play host to another fabulous open-air cinema screening. A short film made by local young people will be followed by a super blockbuster movie chosen by young people, FANTASTIC MR. FOX.  See previous films here. Details Presented by Friends of Home Park & Treasure Films 12th August

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From Jamaica with Love – a celebration of Jamaican culture – 7/8th August

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A celebration of Jamaican culture: visual arts, performing arts and  fashion. Enjoy authentic Jamaican cuisine, participate in or just watch a traditional dance, sport a new hairstyle, braid your hair, or simply observe…no problem! Details 7th & 8th August – 11am-midnight FREE Venue: The Two Half’s – 42 Sydenham Road, Sydenham SE26 5QF

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Beach at the Bookshop – 7th August 2010

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Once again, the pavement outside the bookshop is transformed into a tropical beach, complete with palm trees and sand, with storytelling for children at 10.30am & 11.30am and a few surprises! Details 7th August – 10-4pm FREE Venue: Kirkdale Bookshop – 272 Kirkdale, Sydenham, SE26 4RS www.kirkdalebookshop.com Family friendly

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Jazz at the Dulwich Woodhouse – 25th July 2010

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Live music and monthly jazz on the last Sunday of every month Details 25th July – 4.30pm FREE Venue: Dulwich Woodhouse – 39 Sydenham Hill,  Dulwich SE26 6RS

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Children’s Poetry Jamboree – 24th July 2010

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Come along and read your favourite poem – or maybe one you have written. Gale Burns will also be presenting the prize for the festival poetry competition (details from bookshop or website). Details 24th July – 3-4.30pm FREE Venue: Kirkdale Bookshop – 272 Kirkdale, Sydenham SE26 4RS Family friendly www.kirkdalebookshop.com

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Visual Arts Exhibitions and Artists’ Trail Weekends – 17/18th and 24/25th July 2010

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Over 50 artists will exhibit their work during the festival (more details TBA) Details 17th/18th and 24/25th July 11.00am-5.00pm FREE Sydenham & Forest Hill

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Sisters: an exhibition – 15th July 2010

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A group show of artists focusing on the theme of female identity. Detail 15th July – 6.00-9.00pm FREE Alhambra Home & Garden – 148 Kirkdale, Sydenham SE26 4BB

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The Friends of the Horniman 19th Annual Art Exhibition – 10-11th July

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A mixed exhibition in the beautiful Conservatory in the Horniman Gardens.  Take this opportunity to buy original art work at very affordable prices. Details 10th, 11th July – 10.00am-4.30pm FREE Horniman Museum Conservatory- 100 London Road, London SE23 3PQ

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Balalaika – A night of Russian & Jewish Music – 9th July 2010

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Balalaika, a huge success at last year’s festival, once again bring their Russian and Jewish music to The Dolphin. Enjoy smouldering gypsy romances interspersed with the vigour and wild panache of Klezmer at its best. Details 9th July – 8.30-10.30pm FREE The Dolphin – 121 Sydenham Road, Sydenham SE26 5HB www.balalaikalondon.co.uk

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Una Joy – Exhibition of paintings, drawing and monoprints – 9th July 2010

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Opening of exhibition of paintings, drawings and monoprints inspired by seeds and gardens. Details 9th July -6.00-9.00pm FREE Location: Alhambra Home & Garden – 148 Kirkdale, Sydenham SE26 4BB

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The Annexe Exhibition – 3rd July-31st August 2010

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Kirkdale Bookshop hosts ‘The Annexe’, an extension of the artists’ Recycled House (part of the Visual Arts Trail: 17-18, 24-25 July).  We invite you to donate interesting yet purposeless items to create an opulent interior space from available resources. The Annexe offers imagination as an alternative to consumption. Details July 3rd- 31st August 2010 Opens

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