CULTURE EDITION
GIGS NOT TO MISS 14 NOVEMBER Republica Britpop trailblazers Republica are marking 30 years since their self-titled debut album and mega hit Ready to Go with a major UK tour this autumn, including a show this month at Mash. Hear Amy’s original band, who were with her from the very start throughout her meteoric rise, as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of her defining album, Back to Black . They’ll be playing the album in full, along with other classic hits, at Cambridge Corn Exchange. cornex.co.uk 30 NOVEMBER Shed Seven Returning with their iconic winter tour, Shedcember X , Shed Seven will deliver a career-spanning set at Cambridge Corn Exchange packed with anthems including Going for Gold , Chasing Rainbows , Disco Down , On Standby and Talk of the Town . Plus special guests Irish indie band The Academic. cornex.co.uk mashcambridge.com 29 NOVEMBER The Amy Winehouse Band
GLENN BROWN The Holy Bible , 2022. Acrylic on panel, 198x123.4x2.2cm © Glenn Brown
CREATIVE INSPIRATION IN SUFFOLK Three fascinating exhibitions open at Gainsborough’s House in Sudbury on 8 November, running until 18 April. A major exhibition of paintings by the UK in more than 30 years dedicated to the artist’s (1921-2003) wood engravings. It will feature 20+ wood engravings showcasing the exquisite detail that has secured her place
as one of the leading practitioners of the medium in the interwar and post-war years. Last but not least, Georg Wilson (born 1998) will present paintings inspired by the Gainsborough’s House collection and the history and folklore of the landscape in Georg Wilson: The Ancient Pulse of Germ and Birth . Wilson’s practice follows the changing seasons, incorporating the seasonal flora and fauna of the English countryside. Find out more about these exhibitions and Gainsborough’s House at gainsborough.org
internationally acclaimed contemporary artist Glenn Brown CBE (born 1966), Anatomy of Trees will be the largest UK museum display of his work for more than ten years. It will include around 14 paintings and 20 drawings made over the past decade, with key works such as Bikini , Doggerland and The Holy Bible . It will also include his most recent works, Living in the Sun and Saint Bimbo . Monica Poole: Nature’s Dark Beauty is the first monographic exhibition in the
Calling all jewellery lovers! A curated showcase of contemporary jewellery, Present 2026 will this month
design to whimsical and conventional everyday wear and ancestral heirlooms. Pop along to enjoy the celebration of craftsmanship, admire these miniature works of art, do some Christmas shopping – and maybe even take a piece home with you. The exhibition takes place on 28 November at St Peter’s Church, Castle Hill, which is next door to Kettle’s Yard
bring together eight independent designers, each with a distinctive style and approach to making. The Makers’ Collective exhibition will explore the beauty of precious metals and gemstones using traditional silversmithing skills, with an array of works to enjoy, from bold, sculptural and organic forms with considered
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