1 August 2011

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THE East Grinstead International Arts Festival comes to town at various venues including Chequer Mead, several cafes and Saint Hill, from the 6 – 13 August.

It will open with a fun day in the High Street and a belly-dancing workshop at Chequer Mead where the Mona Lisa will be recreated in cup cakes.

James O’Connor, a talented 12-year-old pupil at Sackville School who has been awarded the festival’s Most Promising Young Artist of the Year award, will display his paintings at Chequer Mead throughout the week. Work by students attending classes in the town and in Forest Row will also be on display.

 

There will be a lunch-time piano recital at Chequer Mead on Monday 8 August when international concert pianist Gabriel Arnold will play Chopin, Brahms and Beethoven.

Tickets are £10 and seating is limited.