J'AIME September 2017

What: Gordon Giltrap
Where: St James Church,
Mere Green
When: September 16
A charity evening with guitar
legend Gordon Giltrap in
beautiful St James Church, with
all proceeds going to St James
Scout Group and Teenage
Cancer Trust.
Over the past 40 years, Gordon Giltrap has graced
the music business with his dedication to his craft and
his affection for his audience. As one of the UK’s most
respected guitarists, he has consistently proved the adage
that respect cannot be bought. It must be earned.
Ritchie Blackmore from Deep Purple and Blackmore’s
Night says: “Anyone who asks me knows that I think
Gordon Giltrap is one of the best acoustic guitar players
in the world. His concerts and playing are breathtaking.
He’s also very witty, and I love the fact that he has not
cut his hair!” For more details and to buy tickets, which
are priced at £10, contact St James’ Church or Artifex
Gallery at Mitchell Centre on 0121 323 3776.
What:
Paul Zerdin -
All Mouth
Where:
Lichfield Garrick
When:
September 20
America’s Got Talent 2015 winner ventriloquist Paul
Zerdin returns home to the UK fresh from headlining
the world-famous Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas, with a
sparkling new show featuring his all-star cast of (in)famous
puppets. Join Paul, Sam, Albert and Baby plus two crazy
brand new characters for an evening of laugh-out-loud
stand-up comedy and ventriloquism.
With more than 22 million hits on You Tube, Paul is a
regular on The Royal Variety Show and has been seen on
BBC1’s Michael McIntyre’s Big Christmas Show and, last
Christmas, at The London Palladium. For more details
visit www.lichfieldgarrick.com.
What: Eco Festival
Where:
Streetly Methodist Church
When: September 23
Join in with a day of family
fun and learning to love our
environment, especially our
country’s trees, at Streetly
Methodist Church’s Eco Festival.
Venture outside for woodland craft activities, survival
skills training and rides on a miniature railway, as well as
presentations by the RSPB, National Trust and Sutton
Beekeepers. Indoors there will be art and music and flower
displays, and the church’s scout group will be serving
barbecued food all afternoon. All are welcome; entrance
for children is free, with voluntary donation for adults.
Visitors can also take part in a photography competition on
the theme of Trees. More details can be found at
www.streetlymethodistchurch.org.uk and on the
Streetly Methodist Church Facebook page.
What: Lichfield Heritage Weekend
Where: Lichfield city centre
When: September 23 and 24
Heritage Weekend takes place every year on Samuel
Johnson’s Birthday to celebrate Lichfield’s rich and
varied history. Heritage attractions throw their
doors open for free, together with some historical
buildings that aren’t usually open to the public.
This year, the celebrations are centred around 300
years of David Garrick, actor, theatre manager and
playwright. Highlights include Dr Samuel Johnson’s
308th birthday celebrations at The Samuel Johnson
Birthplace Museum, a Georgian garden party at
Erasmus Darwin House, and Intimate Theatre’s look
at the life of David Garrick at The George Hotel.
For more details visit www.visitlichfield.co.uk.
Get involved: Have you got a local
event you’d like to promote? Then we’d
love to hear from you. From charity nights
to local theatre productions and more,
send details to editor@jaimemagazine.
com and you could see your event on
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