YORKSHIRE HIGHLIGHTSBUSINESS ASUNUSUALAs 2020 (a year like no other) draws to a close, it’s been atricky time but also a period of inspirational creativity for manybusinesses. There’s lots to celebrate, many exciting experiencesto get involved with and so much to look forward to…Image: Ru Paul’s Drag Race: Werq the World6yorkshire.com
SEASIDESENSATIONSRoll out the red carpet as some ofthe world’s hottest acts are lined upto perform at Scarborough Open AirTheatre in 2021. You could be dancingon the ceiling (if there was one) asLionel Richie returns (12th June),UB40 (19th June), Ru Paul’s DragRace: Werq the World (20th June),Snow Patrol (3rd July), Duran Duran(7th July), Keane (9th July), OllyMurs (10th July), Lewis Capaldi (25thJuly), Westlife (17th August) and NileRodgers & CHIC (20th August).It’s going to be a sensational seasonof song and sequins.PHOTO OPIn the late ‘80s and ‘90s the city ofSheffield reached a pivotal momentin its history, as it began a journey ofregeneration. The first steps of thetransformation captured by a group ofgifted photographers whose work reflectedboth the hope and hard realities of thetime can be seen in a new exhibition atWeston Park Museum The Sheffield Project:Photographs of a Changing City until3rd May 2021.TOUR DEYORKSHIRE ARTA pandemic prompted thepostponement of the much-lovedannual Tour de Yorkshire cyclingevent, which was scheduled to takeplace from 30th April to 3rd May.This year’s official Tour de Yorkshireartist, Claire Baxter, has created siximpressive images, inspired by thediversity, grandeur and splendour ofYorkshire and to capture the spiritand excitement of the race fromthe perspectives of the riders, thespectators - young and old. Paintedlocations include the Dales, moors,coast, townscapes and landscapesdrawn from North, South, East andWest Yorkshire in Claire’s quirkyand colourful, distinctive style.WHISTLESTOP OPERACinderella, the much-loved fairytale, will amaze audiences, BUT notquite as you know it… Opera North’sCinderella spends her days scrubbingthe floors, dreaming of a better life.The prince looks out of the palacewindows, dreaming of the perfectcompanion. Until fate intervenes, thetwo meet and the rest is history. Thisfestive season a magical whistle stoptour with indoor performances infront of socially distanced audiences,will be visiting various venues. From16th Jan to 14th Feb 2021.SAY CHEESE!With over 100 years of history datingback to 1912, family run Cryer &Stott Cheesemongers have revivedthe famous Coverdale cheese toits original recipe. Launched atWelcome to Yorkshire’s Ian WoosnamSenior Classic Golf Tournamentin September at Ilkley Golf Club,the cheese received rave reviewsfrom some famous faces includingfootballer Robbie Fowler & cricketerRyan Sidebottom. Coverdale cheeseis being made in small batches oftwenty every 2 weeks & already has awaiting list. Cryer & Stott are proud tobe investing in collaborations to keephand skills alive in Yorkshire.DARK SKIESMake a date for your diary as DarkSkies Festival in the North YorkMoors and Yorkshire Dales returns inFebruary. Nocturnal action themedaround Nature at Night with afascinating insight into preciouswildlife when the sun goes down,revealing the importance of darkskies and how being free from lightpollution plays a crucial role to manyspecies’ existence. It’ll be a packedprogramme of sparkle and celestialfun. 12th to 28th February 2021.NEW LIGHT PRIZEEstablished in 2010, ScarboroughArt Gallery’s New Light celebratesand promotes both well-known andemerging artists by offering someof the region’s best awards andopportunities in the biennial newLight Prize Exhibition. Fast becomingone of the UK’s largest and mosttalked about of its kind, it showcases125 artworks from 105 artists acrossa range of media. On until17th January 2021.Top left to right: Lionel Richie,Claire Baxter and Tour de Yorkshire paintings andCoverdale Truffle Brieyorkshire.com 7
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