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art
Here in Wrexham we don’t just look at art,
satisfying though that is. We like to get our
hands dirty.
Oriel Wrecsam is the town’s arts centre. As
you would expect, it’s a great place to see
exhibitions of the very best contemporary
art and craft.
But if you come for the Saturday Art Club,
the Painting for Pleasure sessions or the life
drawing class, you’d better be prepared to
roll up your sleeves. We reckon art should be
interactive.
Oriel Sycharth Gallery at Glyndŵ r University
also strikes a balance between established
reputation and emerging talent. It features
work by internationally famous artists. And
by those who might well be famous one day
– its own students.
The ever-changing exhibitions at Yale
College’s Memorial Gallery are a source of
inspiration for its art, media and design
students. For two hours every weekday
afternoon, the general public can soak it all
up, too.
Oriel Wrecsam 01978 292093
Oriel Sycharth Gallery www.glyndwr.ac.uk
classical music
Hearing a world-class orchestra is a
very special experience. And in the 890-seat
William Aston Hall at Glyndŵr University,
Wrexham has a venue capable of showcasing
the best there is.
The BBC National Orchestra of Wales, the
Hallé, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and
the Welsh National Opera have all played
there. Not to mention the Vienna Festival
Ballet.
It’s not all quite so highbrow on campus, mind.
The hall also hosted cricket commentator
Henry Blofeld, an Abba tribute act and a
Christmas show called “Bink and the Hairy
Fairy”. There are gigs and comedy nights in
the Guild Bar. And drama and music in the
new £3 million Catrin Finch Centre.
01978 293306 www.glyndwr.ac.uk
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