Taught by Rubicon, this is a fun session of dance and exercise using props and music for toddlers with their parents. Price includes a coffee and a squash in the Café after. Suitable for under 4s
when : 08 May 2009 to 03 July 2009
contact : Riverfront Box Office
Tel : 01633 656679
E-mail : riverfront.boxoffice@newport.gov.uk

Low impact dance and exercise class aimed at the over 50?s. Price includes a relaxing tea or coffee in the café after.
when : 08 May 2009 to 03 July 2009
contact : Riverfront Box Office
Tel : 01633 656679
E-mail : riverfront.boxoffice@newport.gov.uk

In concert, plus special guests. Doors 7.00pm, tickets £22.50. Maximum of 2 tickets per person.
when : 03 July 2009  
contact : Newport City Council
Tel : 01633 656757
For more information see the website
E-mail : info@newport.gov.uk

Interested in Learning for Pleasure? Come along, meet the members, have a cup of tea and a chat. Groups include Art, Listening to Music, Languages, Craft, History, Wildlife & Gardening, Singing for Enjoyment, History of Art, Reading, Current Affairs, Jazz and Sunday Lunch. 11.00am - 3.00pm
directions : Nerwport, NP20 5YA
when : 03 July 2009  
contact : U3A
Tel : 01633 763884
For more information see the website
E-mail : webmaster@newportu3a.org.uk

Play theatre games and develop your improvising, acting and devising skills with a professional tutor.
when : 02 May 2009 to 04 July 2009
contact : Riverfront Box Office
Tel : 01633 656679
E-mail : riverfront.boxoffice@newport.gov.uk

Play theatre games and develop your improvising, acting and devising skills with a professional tutor.
when : 02 May 2009 to 04 July 2009
contact : Riverfront Box Office
Tel : 01633 656679
E-mail : riverfront.boxoffice@newport.gov.uk

Play theatre games and develop your improvising, acting and devising skills with a professional tutor.
when : 16 May 2009 to 04 July 2009
contact : Riverfront Box Office
Tel : 01633 656679
E-mail : riverfront.boxoffice@newport.gov.uk

Original, traditional and folk music from many roots to please people of all ages and cultures. Tickets £10, concessions £8 & £5.See the website for more details
when : 04 July 2009  
contact : Caerleon Tourist Information Centre
Tel : 01633 422656

Newport's annual free celebration of arts, communities and cultures. Don't miss the 'Forests of the World' street parade at mid-day. Full details on the Maindee Festival website. 12noon - 7.00pm
directions : Corporation Road
when : 04 July 2009  
contact : Maindee Festival
Tel : 01633 762155
For more information see the website
E-mail : info@maindee.org

The Ras de Cymru is a five stage cycle race, with stages based at Abergavenny, Caerleon, Brecon and Merthyr Tydfil. Please see the website for further information.
when : 01 July 2009 to 05 July 2009
contact :
For more information see the website
E-mail : chris.landon@ntlworld.com

Spend some time learning about and cultivating inner peace. If we learn to keep and maintain a peaceful and happy mind we can use this to solve our daily problems and thereby be happy all the time. 7.30pm - 9.00pm. £5.00 (concessions £3.00)
directions : Main Entrance
when : 02 June 2009 to 07 July 2009
contact : Neil Rowlands
Tel : 07900 156178
E-mail : neil.rowlands@gmail.com

Director: Tom Hooper. Starring: Michael Sheen, Jim Broadbent, Timothy Spall. UK, 2009, 1 hour 33 minutes. This follows big head Brian Clough, the 'Special One' of his day, through the disastrous period in 1974 when he took over from Don Revie as manager of Leeds United, the most successful team in the land. He was frozen out by his own players and lasted just 44 days. Adapted from the book by David (Red Riding) Peace who captures the '70s as well as Sheen captures Clough's attractive arrogance.
when : 06 July 2009 to 07 July 2009
contact : Box Office
Tel : 01633 656757

Recruitment is taking place to appoint new Magistrates for Gwent. To give you a glimpse of the courthouse and the opportunity to speak to existing Magistrates we?re inviting you to our open evening. The evening will give you the chance to pick up an information pack, including a DVD and application form. Closing date for applications is 30th September 2009, with interviews taking place in January and February 2010. If you are unable to attend but would like more information please telephone Angela Bird on 01633 645004. 6.30pm
directions : Tudor Road, Cwmbran Gwent. NP44 3YA
when : 07 July 2009  
contact :
Tel : 01633 645004
E-mail : emily.cheasty@gwent.pnn.police.uk

Informal learning for pleasure including Art, Creative Writing, Art History, Languages, Keep Fit, Walking Groups, Current Affairs, Craft, Gardening & Wildlife, Listening to Music and more. Meet Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. 10.00am - 3.45pm
directions : NP20 5YA
when : 22 April 2009 to 10 July 2009
contact : U3A
Tel : 01633 763884
E-mail : tonyphillips15@googlemail.com

A great day out for all ages with burger van, cakes, sweets, ice-creams, teas, choc fountains and cold drinks. A bouncy castle, facepainting and henna, a photographer (instant and reasonable), a great raffle (meal for 2, a £50 celebration cake voucher plus lots more), lots of competitions - wheel of fortune, guess the baby and more - lucky dip and lots more activities. Also for only £3, we will be renting out tables (indoors) for anyone who wants to come and sell their unwanted items you keep the profits). This promises to be a fun day for all the family, hope to see you there! 2.30pm - 6.00pm
directions : Baldwin Close, Pillgwenlly, Newport
when : 10 July 2009  
contact :
E-mail : angelika.paetel@hotmail.co.uk

Art and Craft classes for children 5 to 10 years. Every Tuesday during term time. A mixture of drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, and craft. Fun and educational. £4.50 per session, payable in half termly blocks. 4.30pm - 5.30pm
when : 20 January 2009 to 14 July 2009
contact : Donna Stone
Tel : 01633 893357
E-mail : donna@craftyandcreative.co.uk

Preschool art and craft classes. Term time only. Every Monday 9.45am, 11.00am, 1.30pm and Wednesday 10.00am. We use stories and artists work to inspire our own creations. Painting, drawing, sculpture, collage. Educational and lots of fun. Each class lasts for an hour. £4 per class when paying for a block.
when : 19 January 2009 to 15 July 2009
contact : Donna Stone
Tel : 01633 893357
E-mail : donna@craftyandcreative.co.uk

Come along and use our computer suite. We have a drop-in session each Wednesday for those who need to use a PC without the need for the Internet. Rate is 50p per hour. 1.00pm - 4.00pm
when : 08 April 2009 to 15 July 2009
contact : Duffryn Link
Tel : 01633 810264
E-mail : bob@duffryncomlink.org.uk

The exhibition includes entries from this year?s festival photography competition, plus a chance to view last year?s winning ?wildlife? photos. Also on view are pictures of the spectacular festival parades over the years and the results of photography workshops with young and older people. Upper Mezzanine
when : 20 June 2009 to 15 July 2009
contact : Box Office
Tel : 01633 656757

Bellydancing classes with instructor Liz Philpot. Telephone for further details.
when : 16 April 2009 to 16 July 2009
contact : Duffryn Community Link
Tel : 01633 816916
E-mail : bob@duffryncomlink.org.uk

Professional instruction. Come along if you would like to learn how to draw and paint or even just improve your ability. 11.00am - 1.00pm
when : 01 May 2009 to 17 July 2009
contact : Duffryn Community Link
Tel : 01633 810264 / 816916
E-mail : bob@duffryncomlink.org.uk

Creative clay classes are for children and parents/carers to enjoy, create and have fun together. Lots of clay activities including potters wheel throwing. Session 1: 1.00pm - 2.00pm (1.5 - 4 year olds; Session 2: 2.00pm - 3.00pm (1.5 - 4 year olds); Session 3: 4.30pm - 5.30pm ( 4 - 7 Year olds) £3.75 per session for 1 child and 1 adult. 1.00pm - 5.30pm.
when : 01 May 2009 to 17 July 2009
contact :
Tel : 01633 413025
For more information see the website
E-mail : l.littler@hotmail.co.uk

'Sounds Fun' is a weekly music group on Fridays for babies/pre-school children with their parents/carers to come and enjoy music through song, instruments and dance. Coffee, chat and company for all. 10.30am - 11.30am, Fridays only, £2.00. Just turn up!
directions : High Cross Lane, Rogerstone, Newport, NP10 9AA
when : 05 June 2009 to 17 July 2009
contact : Claire Cowper
Tel : 01633 895222
E-mail : claire.cowper@marda.com

Pre-school music classes for children aged 6 months to 4 years. Join us for singing, instruments, parachutes, pom poms, puppets & bubbles. 10.00am for under 2s, 11.00am for over 2s. £4.00 Every Monday during term time.
directions : Newport
when : 01 September 2008 to 27 July 2009
contact : Bethan Welford
Tel : 0844 5781040
E-mail : bethan@musicbugs.co.uk

A fun workshop to get you singing for the over 50's.
when : 01 July 2009 to 29 July 2009
contact : The Riverfront Box Office
Tel : 01633 656679
E-mail : riverfront.boxoffice@newport.gov.uk

A workshop on the art of felt making.
when : 01 July 2009 to 29 July 2009
contact : The Riverfront Box Office
Tel : 01633 656679
E-mail : riverfront.boxoffice@newport.gov.uk

A workshop introducing digital Story Telling.
when : 08 July 2009 to 29 July 2009
contact : The Riverfront Box Office
Tel : 01633 656679
E-mail : riverfront.boxoffice@newport.gov.uk

This photographic exhibition features the work of Newport student Steve Pepper. It is an exploration of the different faces of the Mon and Brec canal, looking at the beauty and the desolation. The work also addresses the roles of the various groups devoted to restoring the canal and making it the pride of South Wales once again. 9.30am - 4.30pm
when : 30 June 2009 to 03 August 2009
contact :
E-mail : steve_pepper1@yahoo.com

An exhibition of original prints from the collections at Newport, together with work by practicing printmakers. Curated in collaboration with the V-6 Contemporary Printmakers group from University of Wales Institute Cardiff and pupils from Maindee Primary School,Newport.
directions : John Frost Square, Newport
when : 26 June 2009 to 29 August 2009
contact : Newport Museum & Art Gallery
Tel : (01633) 656757
For more information see the website
E-mail : info@newport.gov.uk

Whatever your reliogious path or commitment, whatever your social and family route, whatever your colour or creed, let's get together and pray for world unity and diversity. Discussion, prayers, meditations, talks and lectures by guest speakers, light refreshments, friends and enlightenment. Every Sunday, please telephone for times and further details. Members also required to help organise clubs.
directions : Off Chepstow Road, Newport
when : 19 April 2009 to 30 August 2009
contact :
Tel : 07726885533

Summer Sessions will feature an Open Mic Night & a Boutique Market. Once a month throughout the summer, The Riverfront will be hosting a chilled out evening of market stalls and performance. Boutique stalls will adorn the foyer from 5pm till 11pm, including vintage and local hand-made arts, crafts, fashion and accessories. Then, from 7pm till 11pm, music will fill the air out on the terrace. The first Summer Sessions will be part of The Riverfront Open Weekend, and will be FREE! After that, the maket stalls will still be free, and entry to the Open Mic Night will be just £1. Want a stall? Want to perform? Get in touch! We are looking for talented folk for The Riverfront's brand new unplugged night. If you are a musician, a comedian, a poet or any form of entertainer, we'd like to hear from you, or just turn up on the night! We'd also like to hear from local artists, jewellery and fashion designers or even if you have something completely unique to sell, please contact Rachel on 01633 656675, or at Rachel.Kinchin@newport.gov.uk to pre-book!
when : 26 June 2009 to 11 September 2009
contact : Rachel Kinchin
Tel : 01633 656675
E-mail : Rachel.Kinchin@newport.gov.uk

First Wednesday is a regular series of lunchtime recitals at 1pm. A mixture of music is presented across the year, including wind trios, string quartets, classical guitar, harp and much more. A chance to meet up and enjoy music, with lunch or coffee in The Riverfront Café before or after the performance. Wed 1 July - Mavron String Quartet (Live Music Now!) Wed 5 Aug - Lindsay Kidd Churchill For six months from September, thanks to support from the Arts Council of Wales, First Wednesday will be presented by musicians from Sinfonia Cymru. From duets to octets, playing a wide range of pieces, these concerts will bring the best of chamber music to The Riverfront?s studio. Wed 2 Sept - Music for Clarinet and Piano Wed 7 Oct - Music for Strings Mozart Adagio and Fugue in C Minor Mendelssohn Octet in E Flat Major, Opus 20 Wed 4 Nov - Music for Wind Quintet To include music by Danzi, Barber and Damase (Woodwind 2) Wed 2 Dec - Music for Piano Trio To include works by Mozart and Brahms Live Music Now! Wed 1 July Live Music Now! was founded in 1977 by the late Yehudi Menuhin to fulfil two important needs in musical life in Britain; To give talented young professional musicians performing experience at the outset of their careers and to take high quality performances to people who would not otherwise have access to live music. Lindsay Kidd Churchill on Wed 5 Aug (Soprano and Piano) Lindsay was born in Northern Ireland and brought up in South Wales. She gained a BMus (Hons) and the A B Daily Prize from Cardiff University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Performance from Trinity College of Music. Lindsay regularly performs as guest soloist for many of Wales' Male Voice and Mixed Voice Choirs and as a result of this has toured America twice as well as singing in many prominent venues around the UK. She has also performed in Morocco as well as spending a year as a member of The Young Opera Studio in Sydney, Australia.
when : 06 May 2009 to 02 December 2009
contact : Riverfront Box Office
Tel : 01633 656679
E-mail : riverfront.boxoffice@newport.gov.uk

Age Guide: 16+ Sponsored by Admiral, the Comedy Shed transforms the Studio Theatre into a relaxed cabaret style comedy club and offers you established comedians, the chance to enjoy a drink, have a snack and have a shed load of laughs? Each event features one compere who is the comedy guide for the evening and two other professional top comedians. The Admiral Comedy Shed evenings are very relaxed and intimate and encourage interaction and you are allowed to take purchased drinks and food in and out of the venue! The comedians appearing at the Admiral Comedy Shed are sourced through Off the Kerb (described by The Guardian as "the Best Comedy agency of the past 20 years") who also supply comedians to The Glee Club in Cardiff. Previous Comedy Shed performers have included; Alan Carr, Ian Cognito, Lucy Porter, Steve Williams, Rhod Gilbert, Rob Deering, Ninia Benjamin and Mitch Benn. 25 & 26 June- Ivan Brackenbury, Mark Olver & Dan Antopolski 24 & 25 Sept - Pete Johansson, Andy Askins, Trevor Crock 29 & 30 Oct - Marty McLean, Andrew Bird, Sally-Anne Hayward 26 & 27 Nov - John Gordillo, Joey Page, Yianni Agisilaou 17 & 18 Dec - Hal Cruttenden, Daniel Townes & special guest Comedy and Tapas Special Deal Buy tickets for the Admiral Comedy Shed and pre-order a platter of tapas to nibble at your table. Thursdays £16 per person, Fridays £18 per person
when : 25 June 2009 to 18 December 2009
contact : Riverfront Box Office
Tel : 01633 656679
E-mail : riverfront.boxoffice@newport.gov.uk