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FREE Jazz, Blues and Rock - 4 bands
Tue, Oct 13, 6:00 PMFour bands. One night. From Latin jazz and big-band classics to blues and original blues-rock — a full evening of live music at TAM. 🎺 Elephant in the Room A lively jazz ensemble mixing classic jazz with Latin rhythms and plenty of groove. Having played at TAM several times before, Elephant in the Room return for another set of warm, energetic jazz. 🎸 John’s Blues Busters A six-piece band bringing guitars, vocals, brass, keyboards, bass and drums together for a journey through blues-inspired music from the 1950s onwards. 🥃 Whiskey Widow Turning up the volume with original material, Whiskey Widow blend blues influences with the grit and energy of rock. 🎷 Bromley Jazz Collective Bromley Jazz Collective bring classic jazz arrangements to life with the scale, swing and energy of a full big band. *See comments below for update*

National Portrait Gallery Treasure Hunt - can you find the treasure?
Sat, Nov 7, 1:30 PMCome along on Saturday 7th November for a treasure hunt around the National Portrait Gallery! The treasure hunts are a good way to get to know a museum, gallery or area whilst meeting new people. This treasure hunt is based on some of the most famous paintings in the gallery. **About the gallery** The National Portrait Gallery houses portraits of historically important and famous British people, selected on the basis of the significance of the sitter, not that of the artist. The collection includes photographs and caricatures as well as paintings, drawings and sculpture. When the gallery opened in 1856, it was the first portrait gallery in the world. It currently houses over 10,000 paintings. **How it works** Come along at 1:30pm and you will be randomly divided into teams of 3 people (or you can choose your own team beforehand). For fairness, any London Guides or Blue Badge Tour Guides won't be allowed to take part. Then each team will be given 15-20 written clues which you have to find the answers for. It's up to your team to work together to find the answers. You can answer them in any order and you will be provided with a map of the gallery to help you. It's not a race, so you can take your time getting to know the gallery. The answers to the clues will be found on the information cards of the paintings or in the painting itself. The treasure hunts are a good way to get to know the gallery whilst meeting and getting to know new people! **Prizes** The team to get the most correct answers and then return to base (a local pub or cafe) will win book vouchers for Waterstones bookshops of £10 per person. If more than one team gets the top score, there will be a tie break question back at the pub. A £5 gift voucher per person will be given to each member of the team coming in second place and prizes will be given to each member of the team with the best team name. **Cost** Its £7 per person to take part (payable by cash or credit card on the day), apart from Full Members where it is free! **Become a Full Member** To become a Full Member (£14 a year), either: \- Pay cash at an event \- Pay via Bank Transfer \(TSB Bank plc\, Sort code: 77\-66\-65\, Account no: 00030809\, Account name: Cultureseekers\) \- Pay via credit card on the day or in advance \([https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QLAX8AUI](https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QLAX8AUI)) \- go to PayPal \- [https://www.paypal.com/uk/](https://www.paypal.com/uk/), then click on 'Pay & Get Paid‘, then click on 'Send Money’, put in the email address: [general@cultureseekers.org](mailto:general@cultureseekers.org) in the 'Send Money' box, then 'Next' and then enter the amount to pay. Click 'Next', then 'Goods & Services', then 'For Friends & Family', then 'Continue' Benefits of becoming a Full Member [here...](https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/531979527/) **Afterwards** We will be marking the scores back at the pub/cafe at 4:30pm, so it should all be over by 5:00pm. Look out for the red & blue 'London Cultureseekers' group sign/flag. If you can't see us, please text. Look forward to seeing you there! Robert 07905 901 834 (prefer text) ***On the day, if you can’t make the visit, just change your RSVP to No or text me to say you can’t make it.*** ***Please don’t post any messages in the comments that you can’t make it, as this generates spam for everyone else.*** *Please make sure you are aware of the group rules here before RSVPing -* ***[https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/523578875/Group_Rules/](https://www.meetup.com/london_cultureseekers/photos/22974682/523578875/Group_Rules/)***

Renoir & Love - pay what you wish
Fri, Nov 13, 6:00 PMWhat better way to spend a Friday evening during early darkness and likely miserable weather than taking in the painterly delights of joyous Parisian scenes, and go for a cosy drink afterwards! **Renoir & Love:** Renoir’s ultimate celebration of life and love, ‘Dance at the Moulin de la Galette’ is on display for the first time in the UK. Renoir is known for joyful social scenes, he loved painting lively gatherings of friends, dancers, and diners enjoying leisure time in Paris. The National Gallery are offering '**Pay what you wish**' entry to the Renoir & Love exhibition on some Friday evenings from late October onwards. Many slots on 23rd are already sold out so I suggest 18:15 on Fri 13 November. If this sells out by the time you book, try to go for a slot one earlier or later - we'll catch up inside the exhibition. I think this is an excellent way to see this exhibition because I certainly don't have pockets deep enough for the £25 standard ticket at weekend prices. You need to pay at least £1, they suggest £10 (Plus attendance fee of £3 applies to go towards Meetup costs). \>\>\> **Please book your own ticket as soon as you can**: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/renoir-and-love/renoir-and-love-pay-what-you-wish These Friday evenings are going to be very busy and we don’t want to miss our slot, so I’d like us to gather by 6pm near the entrance for ticket holders, the Getty Entrance: “The Getty entrance is close to Charing Cross Road. There are six steps or a lift to the right just inside the doors. The Getty entrance is for paid exhibition ticket holders.” – this is the ground level entrance, not the main portico with its steps, closer to Charing Cross Rd than the other entrances. Seeing as it’s Friday night, let’s go for a drink afterwards to socialise. The Horse and Guardsman pub on Whitehall has been good to us in terms of finding a table, we’ll try it (they do hot drinks and food too). There are other pubs in the area if it doesn’t come through.

The 90s: Art and Fashion
Sat, Nov 21, 2:00 PM**Join us for an exciting Art Exhibition hosted by the Black Art Enthusiasts Collective.** **This is not a free event details on how to purchase tickets below.** **The 90s: Art and Fashion:** Curated by fashion industry game changer Edward Enninful OBE, whose lived experience of the decade informs the exhibition *The 90s: Art and Fashion* examines a defining period in which a groundswell of creativity changed the face of British culture. As Britain began to emerge from recession, a new dawn of optimism, freedom, and rebellion was ushered in, epitomised by a new generation of diverse creative talent. Seen through Edward Enninful’s eyes, this sense of opportunity resulted in art, design, fashion and photography fusing into one potent cultural force, signalling an audacious renewal of British spirit. The exhibition explores how long-held hierarchies were dismantled, with high art and pop culture feeding into one another, and reflects both the energy and the challenges of the decade, looking at the enduring influence of key figures who emerged during this time. After exploring the exhibition we will have a discussion after. [Purchase tickets here](https://shop.tate.org.uk/ticket/date?cgid=375284) **Please arrive promptly at 13.45 pm to go in at 2pm**

£25 Free Ticket - Saatchi Late, Sloane Square (Gallery + Pub)
Fri, Oct 16, 4:00 PMGrab free tickets to Focus Art Fair's Mid October Late @ Saatchi, as one of the world's leading art galleries welcomes us to this years Focus late. (Ticket worth £25) // Tickets will be handed out to London Arts & Culture members by the focus art team at the entrance to Saatchi so be sure to RSVP. // FOCUS Asian Contemporary Art is a global platform presenting diverse artistic voices from across Asia and the Asian diaspora. FOCUS showcases the evolving landscape of Asian contemporary art while connecting artists, galleries, collectors, and institutions. The edition in London, taking place from 15 – 18 October, is centered around the theme ‘Cultural Dialogue’ with editions in Paris and New York. It explores how different artistic perspectives, shaped by diverse cultures, histories, and experiences, can come together to create new forms of global resonance. FOCUS aims to build an international ecosystem where art, culture, and institutions create opportunities for new connections across borders and industries. ‘Cultural Dialogue’ reflects this vision, positioning contemporary art as a catalyst for cross-cultural connection, engagement, and transformative collaboration.. \*\*\* After Saatchi Gallery, we visit a nearby bar to discuss the exhibits and art on display at the Gallery :) The event is free to attend. \*\*\* Schedule 5pm: Anyone wanting to meet early, we will be at the venue from 5pm to issue free tickets. 6pm : Group meets to attend the Saatchi Late. 9-12 : We progress to a nearby pub/bar. Being in one of London's trendiest spots, Chelsea's pubs & bars are just a stone's throw away. Get to know one another, discuss the exhibits on display & socialise further with London's Culture Seekers, Artisans & Bohemians at this weeks Museum late! \*\*\* Meeting 6pm : We meet just inside the entrance gates to the Saatchi. Keep an eye on the photos section below which will be updated on the day of the event with pictures of the meeting location. Also keep an eye on comments. My number will be displayed on the evening of events. \*\*\* 6pm-6.15pm : If you are late, don't worry, the group will remain at the meeting point, making acquaintances and introductions. :) \*\*\* Extra Info : Keep an eye on the comments. I will post our new location every time we move to a new area in the Museum. My number will be displayed in the comments section, on the evening of events

Visit to the William Morris Gallery at Walthamstow,including Wetlands Walk.
Mon, Oct 12, 10:00 AMThis meet up was very popular last time, Come with me an on this enjoyable meetup, we will meet at Costa Coffee at Walthamstow Central at 11 am for a hot drink, after our hot drink, we will make our way to the William Morris Gallery., where the entrance is free. The William Morris Gallery is a museum devoted to the life and works of William Morris, an English Arts and Crafts designer and early socialist. It is located in Walthamstow at Water House, a substantial Grade II\* listed Georgian home. The extensive grounds of the building are a public park, known as Lloyd Park. Curiously, we have come across William Morris on other Meetup walks, namely Red House in Bexleyheath and Merton Abbey Mills in Colliers Wood. Water House in Walthamstow is where William Morris lived as a teenager. After visiting the William Morris Gallery, we will get a bus to The Ferry Boat Inn for lunch. For anyone who does not wish to have lunch in the pub there is an opportunity to visit Walthamstow Wetlands, London Wildlife Trust, across the road , where there is a cafe and tables outside where you can eat your own lunch. After lunch we will have a short walk around some of Walthamstow Wetlands then walk to Tottenham Hale Station, where you can get Overground and Underground trains. £7 meet up fee on arrival {please have the right change}. If you need any more info ring or text Paul on 07530 675739 {this is not a smart pho JOIN OUR 45+ NOT GRUMPY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY <[https://www.facebook.com/45plusnotgrumpy/](https://www.facebook.com/45plusnotgrumpy/)>
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