The Citizen Gloucestershire

The Name Stuckist ; Gloucester Stuckists Opens Today, Gloucester Guildhall 01452 503050

FOR anyone who believes that art is only proper art if it can be framed and hung on the wall, this exhibition is for you. Five Gloucestershire artists who are proud to hoist the banner for 'proper art' have joined under the banner of the Gloucester Stuckists. And they will be displaying their work - all properly framed and hung on the walls - at the Guildhall in Gloucester. The name Stuckists came about after artist Billy Childish told his girlfriend Tracy Emin artists who don't paint aren't ...

Go Greenlight

TONIGHT, STROUD: The funky Greenlight Sessions continue tonight at a new venue and a return of popular band The Stone Saloon. With a whole rack of influences from The Stones to the Beatles, Bob Dylan to Johnny Cash, The Stone Saloon will perform their rocking sound at the Market Tavern.

Bravo for Opera!

TODAY AND TOMORROW, BIBURY: Opera Brava is performing two operas in the fabulous open-air setting of Bibury Court Hotel. The professional touring company presents Puccini's La Boheme today. Set in 1830s Paris, it tells the story of the tragic love affair of seamstress Mimi and poet Rodolfo. Amanda Buckland plays Musetta who appears to be a shallow woman who cares only for high society. But she says her character has a big heart. "It's the perfect opera," she adds. "The audience will laugh and...

Reggae Stars

Get Rhythm, When You Get the Blues

FEET will be tapping across Gloucester this weekend as the famous Rhythm and Blues Festival reaches its climax. Only three days remain of this year's event but there is still a feast of music to lap up. The Guildhall and at least 10 other venues around the city have hosted 35 bands and artists to perform the best of blues for free. National, international and local performers have been appearing, including Gloucestershire's very own Michael Roach who has been leading free workshops.

Reviews

"Liam Howlett raced around the stage like a caged animal screaming obscenities as he launched into raging vocals that sent the crowd wild. Ravers tried to leap across barriers to get closer to their musical hero, people jumped frantically, punching the air and some fans got so excited they flung their drinks through the air spraying party people with beer." Emma Luther on The Prodigy at Global Gathering "In a short review there is room only to mention a few of the pieces that most appealed to...

Wanna Have Fun?

TOMORROW, TEWKESBURY: The Roses theatre has DJ Max Power hosting an Eighties tribute show packed with hits that will get you out of your seats and up on your feet. Pop Goes The Eighties is rammed with smash hits such as Cyndi Lauper's first solo hit for the ladies Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Bon Jovi's Livin' On A Prayer and Michael Jackson's Thriller.

Foodie Feedback

"The girls who run this tearoom are friendly and offer a very good service. Their staff are always ready to help. "The food is excellent and I will definitely visit here next time I'm visiting the Forest. Well done!" The Old Dairy Tearoom, Longhope "Really reasonably priced and great food, house wine was a bargain at only Pounds 12 per bottle. Also, chef (I think owner too) came to visit all the tables after dinner - great to have a chat with him, really nice personal touch." Laze Daze, Chelt...

Everyone's Cup of Tea ; Review the Stirrup Cup Bisley

IT may only be a few miles from where I live but it's not often that I'm in Bisley. Which is my loss, as I discovered on a sunny evening visit to the village and one of its two pubs, The Stirrup Cup. Bisley was looking lovely in the evening sunshine. We strolled into The Stirrup Cup feeling like we were on holiday.

Jess' Milk Is Award-Winning ; Light Bites

JESS and her 'ladies' are celebrating after winning two prestigious gold medals for the second year running in the Great Taste Awards. Jess' Ladies Organic Farm Milk was the first pasteurised milk to win an award last year but they've gone one better with their semi- skimmed gaining an elusive two stars.

It's Steamy

Riders Jump to the Challenge

NEXT SATURDAY UNTIL AUGUST 9, GATCOMBE PARK: World champion Zara Phillips will be on home turf if she competes at the Festival of British Eventing this year. The Queen's granddaughter lives at Gatcombe Park where the annual festival is held. The competition, at the home of the Princess Royal and family, incorporates the British Open, Intermediate and Novice Championships and features leading riders from the around the world.

Barking Mad

Ready, Set, Go! ; Summer Holiday Activities Across Gloucestershire Www.Thisisgloucestershire.Co.Uk/Crackerjack

The following day the venue hosts, The Rabbit Hole workshop. At 10am for four to eight-year-olds, and 1pm for nine to 13-year-olds, Marie-Louise Flexen leads two-hour story and movement sessions. Also on Tuesday is a Street Dance class for eight to 13-year- olds at Cotswold Leisure in Cirencester. On the same day youngsters aged eight to 15 can try judo there.

The Roses, Tewkesbury

RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN (PG). Today. A Las Vegas taxi driver picks up two runaway teenagers with supernatural powers. LAST CHANCE HARVEY (12A). Today, Monday and Tuesday. Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson show great chemistry in this gentle rom com.

Remake Is Off Track

"MIND the gaps" in the logic and plausibility of Tony Scott's action-packed thriller, which plays out a deadly game of cat and mouse on the subway system beneath New York City. Adapted here by scriptwriter Brian Helgeland from John Godey's novel, The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 begins at a canter and barely pauses for breath between the slow-motion crashes and John Travolta's voracious scenery chewing.

Flying High at Grand Festival

GLOUCESTER Festival goes out with a bang this weekend as a spectacular fireworks display brings two weeks of celebration almost to an end. But although the fireworks tomorrow at Gloucester Park are described as the finale, there is still the Jamaican Independence Day Kite Festival to look forward to on Sunday from 2pm to 8pm. Still to come tonight are two more events which bring music and dance to the city. An explosion of colour and dance lights up GL1 at 7.30pm when a 50-strong troupe of Na...

Four-Wheel Fantasy ; Morgan Centenary Until Sunday, Cheltenham Racecourse 08445 762210

MORE than a thousand beautiful Morgans from the last 100 years will line up together in Cheltenham this weekend to celebrate the historic company's centenary. Cheltenham racecourse is hosting the two-day celebration of The Morgan Motor Company tomorrow and Sunday. More than 3,000 bookings have already been taken and most of those people are bringing their cars.

Hands Up for Laughs ; Comedy at the Quays

Tonight, Gloucester Docks TIGHTEN your belts for a brand new comedy club night launching at Gloucester Docks tonight.

Let's All Chill Out Big Time ; More Stuff

THE Big Chill returns to Eastnor Castle near Ledbury on Thursday bringing festival-goers four days of music, comedy and film. Two open-air stages will host some of the best dance acts in the business including Basement Jaxx and Orbital.