Our pick of events happening this week in your area...
1. Paul Lamb and the King Snakes
Paul Lamb is known by aficionados and music press around the world as a foremost blues harmonica exponent, forging himself a place in the history books as one of the greatest players of our time. Countless awards have been won by him & his band. He has sold record-breaking quantities of albums and performed around the world. Having been inducted into the British Blues Awards Hall Of Fame (alongside the likes of Peter Green, John Mayall & Alexis Korner) Paul continues to bring his infectious brand of soulful blues to his fans around the globe.
Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Wednesday, March 8, 7.30pm. Details: 01582 767525
2. Ghosts and Ghouls Guided Walk
Join the Tour Guides and discover the hidden, ghostly side of St Albans.
Clock Tower, High Street, St Albans, Wednesday, March 8, 8pm. Details: 01727 864511, stalbanstourguides.co.uk
3. Annie
The heart-warming tale of Annie and her adventures. Deserted in an orphanage run by the wicked Miss Hannigan, Annie escapes to an easier life outside during the Great Depression where tomorrow is always brighter because of hope – and a certain stray dog, Sandy, who tags along for the fun. When she is returned to the orphanage she escapes again and her life is changed when she enters into the world of the millionaire Daddy Warbucks.
The Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Thursday, March 9, to Saturday, March 11. Details: 01727 844488
4. Oye Santana
Oye Santana presents four decades’ worth of hits played with power, passion and perfection. Prepare yourself for guitar wizardry, keyboard mastery, astonishing vocals and powerhouse brass, and a rhythm section with more groove than you could shake a pair of maracas at.
Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Saturday, March 11, 7.30pm. Details: 01582 767525
5. Save Butterfly World Fair
Fundraiser for Save Butterfly World. Please come along, show us your butterfly artwork, or even come dressed as butterflies.
Memorial Hall, Branch Road, St Albans, Saturday, March 11, 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Details: savebutterflyworld.org
6. Organ Theatre Concert - David Ivory
David Ivory, Resident Organist of the Mechanical Museum, Cotton, Suffolk, with a 'Play Gypsy' theme.
St Albans Organ Theatre, 320 Camp Road, St Albans, Saturday, March 11, 7.30pm. Details: 03003 65 65 65
7. St Albans Symphony Orchestra
The programme includes works by Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev. Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto is one of the best known violin concertos, and is considered one of the most technically difficult works for the violin. Prokofiev wrote his Symphony No.5 in one month in the summer of 1944, in the midst of World War II. He intended it as “a hymn to free and happy Man, to his mighty powers, his pure and noble spirit”.
St Saviour's Church, Sandpit Lane, St Albans, Saturday, March 11, 7.30pm. Details: 07976 800445, saso.org.uk
8. Gilbert O'Sullivan in Concert
One of the industry’s true legends, 2017 will mark an astonishing 50 years since Gilbert O’Sullivan made his first foray into the music business with the release of his debut single ‘Disappear’. It launched O’Sullivan on a career that is still thriving five decades later – seeing him dominate the charts in the seventies and continue to enjoy success and acclaim to the present day. Enjoy every facet of his history in this new live show, Including classics such as Alone Again Naturally, Nothing Rhymed, Clair Matrimony and Get Down as well as songs from the latest album Latin Ala G.including ‘No Way’ and ‘I Guess Ill Always Love You’.
The Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Sunday, March 12, 7.30pm. Details: 01727 844488
9. Don't Dribble on the Dragon
Tom is a toddler with a big, older brother, a secret dragon and a dribbling problem that just won’t stop! When Tom’s endless drooling threatens to tear the brothers’ friendship apart can his dragon’s crazy magic help them put it back together again... or will it only end up making things worse?
The SandPit Theatre, Sandringham School, The Ridgeway, St Albans, Sunday, March 12, 2pm. Details: 01727799565
10. Chemistry Show
The SandPit Theatre in collaboration with Sandringham School is celebrating British Science Week 2017. An evening filled with loud noises, flashing lights and lots of mess! Hold onto your hats and come and enjoy this explosive showcase of science. Previous demonstrations have seen exploding elephants' toothpaste, screaming jelly babies, Harry Potter-themed magic and even homemade rockets.
The SandPit Theatre, Sandringham School, The Ridgeway, St Albans, Tuesday, March 14, 6pm. Details: 01727799565
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