Two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks stars in this heartwarming film. Based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and Lloyd Vogel. Vogel is an investigative journalist who receives an assignment to profile television presenter Fred Rogers. He approaches the interview with scepticism, finding it hard to believe that anyone can be so good-natured. However, Roger’s empathy, kindness and decency soon chip away at Vogel’s jaded outlook on life, forcing the reporter [read more…]
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A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood (2019)
Two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks stars in this heartwarming film. Based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and Lloyd Vogel. Vogel is an investigative journalist who receives an assignment to profile television presenter Fred Rogers. He approaches the interview with scepticism, finding it hard to believe that anyone can be so good-natured. However, Roger’s empathy, kindness and decency soon chip away at Vogel’s jaded outlook on life, forcing the reporter [read more…]
Rigoletto – Live from the New York Met Opera
Adults £15/ Under 18s £2 The Met rings in the new year with the gala premiere of a bold new take on Verdi’s timeless tragedy from Bartlett Sher. The Tony Award–winning director resets the opera’s action in 1920s Europe, with Art Deco sets by Michael Yeargan and elegant costumes by Catherine Zuber, themselves boasting a combined eight Tony Awards. Baritone Quinn Kelsey, a commanding artist at the height of his powers, brings his searing portrayal [read more…]
Applications are now open for the Young Singer & Young Musician of Mann 2022!
They’re Back! Our new-look Young Singer and Young Musician of Mann Competitions are announced for January/February 2022 Young SingerFirst Round – Sunday 16th January 2pm (Juniors) & 7:30pm (Seniors)Final – Sunday 23rd January 2pm (Juniors) & 7:30pm (Seniors) Young Musician First Round – Sunday 30th January 2pm (Juniors) & 7:30pm (Seniors)Final – Sunday 6th February 2pm (Juniors) & 7:30pm (Seniors) [read more…]
RHT – An illustrated talk by Charles Guard: The Island at War
Adults £5 | RHT Friends £4 | Under 18s £2 This is the first in RUSHEN HERITAGE’S 2021-22 season of talks, which will run through to April 2022 Travel back in time to World War II with historian Charles Guard as he recounts stories of radar stations, secret training, rationing, airfields, refugees from Liverpool and much more – including a look at the Isle of Man’s fortifications over the last 3,000 years! For further information, [read more…]
EAC’s Christmas Market
Somehow, it’s nearly that time of year again and as part of this year’s ‘Port Erin’s Countdown to Christmas,’ we’re hosting our Christmas Fair on Saturday December 4th, from 11am – 4.30pm. Come down and get yourself some quality, hand-crafted gifts and enjoy a drink and a bit to eat, while the kids make a festive decoration at our craft workshop. You can even win one of our top raffle prizes! (prizes supplied by local [read more…]
EAC’s 50th Anniversary Success
Wow, what a weekend that was! It was amazing to see so many of you enjoying yourself at the Centre. We’d like to thank all the local acts who made the Friday night event such a huge success, you all highlighted the incredible artistic talent that we have on the Isle of Man. Also, thank you to the wonderful Worbey & Farrel for raising the roof with their performance on Saturday night, it was a [read more…]