Friday, December 3
* WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR, this year’s touring show at ABERYSTWYTH Arts Centre to January 8.
* AT THE EDGE: BRITISH ART 1950-2000, exhibition at ABERYSTWYTH Arts Centre to January 22.
* ”SWEENEY TODD”, His Life, Time and Execution, Finger in the Pie Company in new version of the classic demon barber tale (pictured right) at the SpArC theatre, BISHOPS CASTLE.
* WINTER WARMERS, seasonal exhibition, plus daily Advent Alphabet event, at The Gallery, BISHOPS CASTLE.
* JO HUGHES, textile art by artist living in the Brecon Beacons, at the Theatr Brycheiniog gallery, BRECON to December 22.
* CINDERELLA, Ballet Theatre UK perform to Prokofiev’s uplifting score, with sumptuous costumes and sets conjuring up the magical fantasy world, at Wyeside Arts Centre, BUILTH WELLS, tonight and at 2.30pm on Saturday, December 4.
* CANVAS ART, depicting beautiful local landscapes from digital photographs, at BUILTH WELLS Library.
* CASTLE CAEREINION ENTERTAINMENTS, WI entertainment competition entry plus local artistes and carol singing, at the Community Hall, from 7pm, in aid of Altzeimer’s Society.
* ELISABETH FRITSCH, the Oswestry-born ceramic artist marks her 70th birthday with major Dynamic Structures Painted Vessels exhibition the National Museum, CARDIFF, to January 2.
* GUILSFIELD SINGERS, enterprising local mixed choir in carols for shoppers at the Christmas Fair at GREGYNOG HALL, from 6pm to 7.30pm.
Also carol concert at FORDEN Church at 7.30pm on Saturday, December 4, at 7.30pm with the chance for the audience to join in.
Also carol concert at GUILSFIELD Church at 7.30pm on Wednesday, December 8.
Weekly rehearsals at GUILSFIELD Old School at 7.30pm on Wednesdays. Call 01938 559612.
* PARTI GUNGROG, six piece band playing traditional Welsh organic dance groove jam live at the Railway Inn, FORDEN, with free admission and collection for Air Ambulance service.
* TALIESIN; THE STORY, new exhibition of paintings by the internationally acclaimed artist Ernst Arnold Bauer, at 6.30pm at Just3Drops, LLANFAIR CAEREINION, until December 5.
* CRAFT FAIR SALE, annual event at the Minerva Arts Centre, LLANIDLOES, on up to December 23, Open daily, except Sundays, from 10.30am to 4.30pm.
* MUSEUM OF MODERN ART WALES, “Portraits of the Wild” by wildlife film maker Dee Doody at the MACHYNLLETH gallery to December 31; plus exhibitions by Cefyn Burgess, Christopher Hall, and Art For Children to January 8.
* EVAN BOWEN-JONES, exhibition by the wildlife photographer on until December 31 at the CountryWorks Gallery, MONTGOMERY.
* “HORRIBLE SCIENCE, The Stunning Science of Everything, the Birmingham Stage Company live on stage at Theatr Hafren, NEWTOWN, with more shows at 10am and 1pm today; and at 2.30 and 7pm on Saturday, December 4.
* BUDDY HOLLY & THE CRICKETERS, tribute band in Christmas show at Theatr Hafren, NEWTOWN.
* POWYS COMEDY CLUB, at Crystals Nightclub, NEWTOWN with headliner Rhodri Rhys, opening act Imran Yusaf, and MC Ryan McDonnell.
* CHRIS QUINN, return of the Shrewsbury folky singer at The Exchange, NEWTOWN, with free admission.
* BRONWEN STRUGNELL, artist now living in Llanidloes using different media and techniques to try and express the unity in the diversity of creation, with new exhibition on to the end of February at the Theatr Hafren bar gallery, NEWTOWN.
* ORIEL DAVIES GALLERY, exhibitions at the NEWTOWN venue comprise “Lucent Lines” by Simon Fenoulhet, and “Phantasien” by Richard Higlett and Leona Jones.
* ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR, monthly event at PRESTEIGNE Assembly Rooms. Open today along with the street fair, and open from 9.30am to 4pm, Saturday and Sunday.
* DENNIS WILLIAMS, local artist’s new exhibition of paintings at WELSHPOOL Tourist Information Centre, until December 9.
Saturday, December 4
* BISHOPS CASTLE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS FESTIVAL, events will include music by the young AMP bands at the Six Bells, Geoff Grimes and friends in Blind Eye at the Church Barn, Rubee and the Rockets at The Vaults; the Youth Theatre will perform a Mummers play at 4pm and 5pm; and there will also be music from the Bishops Castle Orchestra, Castle Voices, the Church Choir, and Newtown Marching Band.
* DAVID BELLAMY, the local artist demonstrates painting “Wild Watercolours” and launches his new book from 2pm as part of the Christmas Exhibition at ERWOOD Station Craft Centre.
* ABERYSTWYTH MADRIGAL SINGERS, celebrating their 60th anniversary with reunion for former members, including free concert open to all at 4pm at GREGYNOG HALL.
* CASS MEURIG & NIALL CAIN, at the forefront of the new wave of traditional folk music for over 10 years, Cass is joined by guitarist Niall, plus the welcome return of young harpist Harriet Earis, in TASC’s Welsh folk evening, upstairs at LLANDINAM Village Hall.
* CHRISTMAS FAYRE. morning event at the Old School Hall, LLANDYSSIL.
* VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS CRAFTS, festive craft and decoration workshop based on traditions from Victorian times. from 11am at the Powysland Museum, WELSHPOOL. Book on 01938 554656.
Plus Wintry Welshpool Walk, guided walk of histories and stories from the museum at 1.30pm. Book on 554656.
Sunday, December 5
* TCHA LIMBEGER’s KALOTASZEG TRIO, Gypsy violinist’s welcome return to ABERYSTWYTH Arts Centre.
* PETE KEELEY, live music from 8.30pm at the Castle Hotel, BISHOPS CASTLE.
* FFRINDIAU LADIES CHOIR, plus songs from Wayne and Nathan, at KNIGHTON Methodist Church.
* WELSHPOOL CHORAL SOCIETY, Christmas concert of seasonal items at MONTGOMERY Church at 5.30pm being the first choir to perform The Manchester Carols written by poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy and the English composer Sasha Jonson Manning.
Also at WELSHPOOL Methodist Church at 7.30pm on Sunday, December 12.
Monday, December 6
* ABERMULE QUILTERS, group meets on the first Monday of the month at ABERMULE Community Centre and details can be had from Ann Edwards on 01686 627516.
* YARN STORYTELLING GROUP, meeting on the first Monday of each month open to all from 7.30pm, at ABERYSTWYTH Arts Centre. After their first 12 months they will be presenting their stories on Thursday, December 9 at 7.45pm at the centre.
* SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING CLASSES, at St Mary’s Church Hall, BUILTH WELLS, from 7pm for beginners and 7.30pm for improvers. Contact Scilla Allaway on 01982 570324 or email scilla.allaway@btinternet.com
* BUILTH WELLS MALE VOICE CHOIR, meet every Monday at 7.30pm for practice in the Greyhound Hotel, Builth Wells. New members welcome.
* ACOUSTIC NIGHTS, singers and songwriters welcome at the Golden Lion Hotel, LLANDYSILIO, every Monday and Wednesday.
* SING YOUR HEART OUT, singing group meeting on Mondays at 7pm at MEIFOD Village Hall.
For all ages, abilities and experience. Further information from Kath on 01938 500459.
* BANDAMANIA, meetings of the popular folk community orchestra continue at PRESTEIGNE Assembly Rooms at 7.15pm on Mondays. New players are always welcome.
* OPEN MIC NIGHT, new singers and acoustic music welcome at The Horseshoe Inn, RATLINGHOPE.
* MODERN JIVE CLASSES, weekly classes on Mondays at 7.45pm for beginners; 9pm for intermediates, and freestyle from 10.30pm at the Lion Hotel, SHREWSBURY. Call 078123 69702 for details.
Tuesday, December 7
* HEARTSONG COMMUNITY CHOIR, weekly meetings from 7.15pm at ABERYSTWYTH Arts Centre. Contact Gill on 01970 621512.
* MID WALES CENTRE FOR ART, the CAERSWS gallery hosts “A Life In Art”, long overdue retrospective exhibition of the unique paintings and sculpture of John Lavrin at 80; on from today to January 23. Contact Cathy on info@midwalesarts.org.uk or 07970 671819. Gallery open Thursday to Sunday 11am to 4pm.
* COMMUNITY CAROLS, at KNIGHTON Community Centre, at 7pm.
* KNIGHTON TOWN SILVER BAND, rehearsals held at KNIGHTON Drill Hall at 7.30pm every Tuesday and welcome new members. Call 01547 528081.
* NEWTOWN MALE VOICE CHOIR, weekly practice on Tuesdays with new members welcome at the United Reformed Church at 7.30pm. Call secretary Enid Morgan on 01686 626894.
* BORDER FOLK COMMUNITY NIGHTS, musicians and singers welcome at weekly sessions from 9pm at The Grapes, NEWTOWN.
* JAM SESSION, with all musicians welcome every Tuesday from 9pm at the Bell Hotel, NEWTOWN.
* RHAYADER JAM, session at The Cornhill Inn every Tuesday from 8pm. Call 01597 810029.
* RHAYADER & DISTRICT MALE VOICE CHOIR, rehearsals held from 8pm every Tuesday at the St John Ambulance Building. The choir is always pleased to welcome new members. Call Graham Benbow on: 01547 528286.
* EX CATHEDRA, Christmas By Candlelight concert at St Chad’s Church, SHREWSBURY.
Wednesday, December 8
* ”MANDEVILLE”, the magic and music of the Middle Ages in the show by poet Matthew Francis and early music consort Pavane, at ABERYSTWYTH Arts Centre.
* BUILTH WELLS & DISTRICT LADIES' CHOIR, rehearsals every Wednesday at 7.45pm at the Wesley Chapel, BUILTH WELLS. New members welcome. Details and bookings on: 01982 552514.
* ”ALICE IN WONDERLAND”, Oxfordshire Theatre Company combine puppetry. song and dance, in Neil Duffield’s new version of the classic magical tale, at LLANFECHAIN Memorial Hall.
* ACOUSTIC SESSIONS, informal folk, blues and jazz every Wednesday from 8.30pm now at the Elephant, LLANIDLOES. Musicians welcome.
* CREATIVE WRITING, with author and poet Elizabeth Briggs, at the Great Oak Bookshop, LLANIDLOES, at 6.30pm on Wednesdays. Call 07812 108568.
* LIVE JAZZ, informal music sessions with local musicians at the Dragon Hotel, MONTGOMERY, from 9pm on Wednesdays.
* COR MERCHED MALDWYN, the Montgomeryshire ladies’ choir, weekly rehearsals on Wednesdays at NEWTOWN Evangelical Church at 7.30pm. Preparing for Christmas concert at Wesleyan Methodist Church, Newtown, on Saturday, December 11. All choir enquiries to secretary Gay Roberts on 01686 630678 or visit www-cor-Merched-Maldwyn.org.
* NEWTOWN MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY, rehearsals for the new adaptation of “The Wizard of Oz” held every Wednesday at 7.30pm at NEWTOWN Methodist Church, all welcome.
* AL LEWIS, the north Walian singer songwriter with new English album “In The Wake” on triple bill with the Ben Montague Trio, and Lotte Mullan with her debut album “Plain Jane”, at The Ironworks, OSWESTRY.
Also at The Globe, HAY ON WYE, on Thursday, December 9,
* OPEN MIC NIGHT, every Wednesday at Norton Manor Hotel, PRESTEIGNE, from 8pm. Call 01547520843.
Thursday, December 9
* ”FRAGILITY, INTERDEPENENCY, STEWARDSHIP, FUTURE”, 16 installations by young artists as a result of Theatr Powys’ final primary schools tour, open Thursdays to January 21 at the Drama Centre, LLANDRINDOD WELLS.
* BRO HAFREN CHILDREN'S CHOIR, rehearsals held every Thursday from 4pm at Treowen School, NEWTOWN. Children aged seven to 11 years are welcome to go along and sing, conducted by Ann Evans. Ring 01686 627076 to register an interest.
* NEWTOWN SILVER BAND, practices at the NEWTOWN Band Room every Thursday from 7.30pm with all welcome.
Saturday, December 11
* CHESTER ST CECILIA SINGERS, annual evening concert in the Powis Castle Ballroom, WELSHPOOL.
Sunday, December 12
* CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT, at 3pm at GREGYNOG HALL, annual event organised by Friends of Gregynog Young Musicians, welcoming back the 2010 Gregynog Young Musician of the Year, flautist Chloe-Angharad Bradshaw, from Hengoed, who will include Classical and Christmas music. Also performing will be Angharad Lewis,16, from Llanfair Caereinion, singing a collection of Welsh folk songs and Christmas melodies.
* VOICES IN UNITY. annual charity Christmas concert by the choir of mixed voices at RHAYADER Leisure Centre at 7pm.