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Creativesheffield will, once again, be creating a Summer to remember in Sheffield city centre with the return of Wednesday Night Live.

 

The 2009 programme will see:

 

•Bars, restaurants and other city centre venues provide special offers on Wednesday evenings between the hours of 5pm and 8pm.

 

•City centre events.

 

•Museums Sheffield and the Winter Garden remain open until 8pm throughout the Summer months.

 

•John Lewis are also open until 8pm and other major retailers, including M&S and TK Maxx, will continue to trade until 7pm every Wednesday due to the success of last years programme.

 

•All journeys in Sheffield are only £1 after 7pm on First buses - making Sheffield city centre the place to be throughout Summer 2009.

 

•Hallam FM are showing their support for Wednesday Night Live as the 2009 media partner. Watch out for the street team in Sheffield city centre on Wednesday evenings!

 

Wednesday Night Live was launched in 2008 with the objectives of creating a lively city centre environment, developing the early evening economy and driving footfall around the city by drawing people into the city after working hours.

 

A Taster of Events and Offers for Wednesday Night Live 2009

 

Paul Pashley

The Sheffield born big band singer, will proudly launch Wednesday Night Live 2009 in Leopold Square on 3 June. The man who was booked by Wayne Rooney and his wife Coleen to sing at their star-studded wedding and has sung alongside the likes of Beverley Knight at Manchester United’s player awards, will perform two live half hour sets of ‘rat pack’ inspired tracks at 6.30pm and 8.30pm.

 

Manasamitra

In addition, Manasamitra will be back by popular demand after the success of their Indian Summer evening last year. The Indian dance and music group will create an evening of energetic, colourful Bhangra dhol drumming and dancing which will bring a taste of northern India to the Peace Gardens on 3 June from 5.30pm until 7pm.

 

Sheffield Theatres

Westside Story Pre-Show Talk

Professor Nigel Simeone of the Department of Music, University of Sheffield discusses West Side Story and its history.

Wed 3 Jun, 6.00 pm to 6.45 pm

Tickets £2.00 per person

Must be booked in advance due to limited capacity

 

Museums Sheffield

Out of the Ordinary Summer Frock Swap

Wednesday 10 June, 6.30–7.30 pm

Millennium Gallery

Don’t settle for the ordinary when it comes to your wardrobe – revitalise it with Sheffield’s Largest Clothes Swap. Not sure what it’s all about or what to bring? Call the number below for more information on the perfect trend for these credit-crunched times.

£6, please book in advance by calling our Events Co-ordinator on 0114 278 2610 or email events@museums-sheffield.org.uk

 

Insights Talk Back at the Lyceum

Brief Encounter – Kneehigh Theatre

A chance for the audience to ask questions and discuss the production with members of the company.

Wed 24 Jun, after the 7.30 pm performance

Free to all audience members and booking not required.

 

Sheffield theatres will also be offering ‘Win Ticket Wednesday’s’ - anyone who buys a ticket for a show on a Wednesday will then be automatically entered for the prize draw to win tickets for the following Wednesday show at the Lyceum theatre.

 

Platillos - Delicioso

Come and join us for tapas and drinks from across the world! Once a month, throughout Wednesday Night Live, the Platillos team will be sharing ideas for tasty tapas and the drinks you should match them to, to inspire you at home.

 

Silversmiths

The Silversmiths Chefs Special Menu - 3 Courses £15

Each Wednesday our Head Chef Richie Russell will exercise his creativity by focusing the kitchens efforts on producing a lovingly prepared, concise, high quality menu. Producing this focused menu will allow us to offer you fantastic quality at outstanding value. This menu will change weekly or fortnightly depending on the best fresh produce available

 

What will you be doing on a Wednesday? …

Hello Everyone!

 

Not long now until the launch next Wednesday! Just want to make you aware that the Paul Pashley and Manasamitra performances are FREE - all you need to do is turn up!

 

See you Wednesday!

Wednesday Night Live would like to thank all those who came to the launch on Wednesday 3rd June... we had an amazing turn out and both Paul Pashley and Manasamitra were great!

 

Wednesday Night Live celebrates its Vivienne Westwood roots next weekwith a series of fashion and beauty events...

 

Don’t settle for the ordinary when it comes to your wardrobe – revitalise it with Sheffield’s Largest Clothes Swap at the Millennium Gallery from 6.30pm – 7.30pm. Visit http://www.eventsheffield.com for details.

 

 

Faye PR presents ‘Stop The Clock’ at the Walnut Club. For one night only, the best age-defying secrets to looking good and feeling fabulous will be shared by a team of experts, Wednesday 10th June - 7pm. This event also includes the Stop the Clock anti-ageing menue - £19.95 for 3 courses!

To book your place call the Walnut Club on 01142 676566.

 

 

Sheffield Theatres present ‘Westside Story Talk Back’which offers a chance for the audience to ask questions and discuss the production with members of the company. This takes place after the 7.30pm performance on 10th June.

 

 

 

If music is more your thing, Just Jack performs at the Leadmill in support of Wednesday Night Live and Drowned in Sound presents Future of the Left at The Harley, both events take place on 10th June.

 

 

 

Offers in bars and restaurants throughout Wednesday Night Live include;

 

Forum

Offers are available 5-9 with cheap cocktails available all night

Bottles of Budvar/Becks/Brahma £1.80

Specialty Halves £1.80

Large glass of any wine for the price of a small

Selected cheap cocktails

 

 

Common Room

All night offers

Pint of Becks £1.80

Pint of Star £2.00

House spirit & mixer £2.00

Bottles of Sol/Nastro/VK £1.80

Cocktails £2.50

 

 

Old House

Offers available 5-9

Selected cheap cocktails

Bottles of Cusquena, Tsing Tao, Budvar £1.90

Brooklyn, Vedett, Hoegarden £2.50

Staropramen and Real ales £2.10 pint

Large glass of wine for a price of a small

 

 

Popolo - Three Ninty Five Wednesday's

All regular pizza, pasta and risotto - £3.95 and all regular cocktails - £3.95

From 5pm until close every Wednesday!

 

 

Cubana's Wednesday Nights - Flamenco Passion, with Andrew Clegg

An evening of Spanish Flamenco and classical guitar that captures the soul and passion of the Andalucian gypsies. Andrew blends elements of invigorating

Latin rhythms with evocative melodies from southern Spain, to create a unique and exciting fusion of sound.

Any 3 tapas dishes for £9.95 every Wednesday @ Cubana throughout the summer till 30 September 09!

 

 

What will you be doing on Wednesday?

Wednesday 17 June 2009, 5pm – 9pm, Sheffield City Centre

 

This Wednesday is nothing but diverse! There is definitely something for everyone …

 

Sheffield United will be taking over Fargate giving you the chance to win some fantastic prizes, take up the soccer skill challenge and find out more information about the Blades’ summer tour in Malta. Plus, you can hear music from Sheffield band Craine, who are thrilled to be heading out to Malta with the team.

 

 

Platillos celebrate National Portuguese Day with the launch of Delicioso – monthly food and drink evenings which take you on a culinary tour of the world. This week delves into delectable Portuguese cuisine. Watch this space for more internationally inspired evenings! (http://www.platillos.co.uk).

 

 

http://www.mysocialevents.co.uk presents a clairvoyant evening with Cecilia Cartwright at Bar 360 in West One. Cecilia travels the world as a medium, healer and spiritualist, providing a psychic service including tarot and psychometery. Visit http://www.mysocialevents.co.uk for more details.

 

 

The Harley will be launching a new monthly collaboration with the now-legendary club night Threads, with live sets from brilliant local outfits Shake Aletti and the Ruby Kid. This promises to be a great party!

 

What will you be doing on Wednesday?

Wednesday night offers at Bar 23

 

Drinks

2 cocktails for £8 all day and night.

 

Food

Steak or Salmon Night

£ 7.50 for Ribeye steak with chips onion rings and house ketchup

or

Salmon fillet with new potatoes and salad

Including a glass of wine or beer

Bar 360 hosts its Tennerfest every Wednesday night between 7pm and 9pm as part of the celebrations!

£10 in and all you can drink for 2 whole hours!

Not to be missed

Bar 360 is situated in the West One area, by Voda Revolution.

Wednesday 24 June 2009, 5pm – 9pm, Sheffield City Centre

 

 

 

This Wednesday celebrates Sheffield’s arts with the eagerly awaited return of 24 Hours of Shakespeare on Fargate – starting at noon on 24th June, running throughout Wednesday night and finishing at noon on Thursday 25th. Please come along and join in!

 

 

 

Direct from the West End, Kneehigh Theatre Company present Brief Encounter at the Lyceum. There will also be a unique chance to ask questions and discuss the production with members of the company after the show (http://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk).

 

 

 

Photographer Tracey Welch celebrates the launch of her new company branding at the Forum with a fantastic party between 6pm and 8pm featuring music from the Fugitives and The Violet May (see attachment).

 

 

 

Wednesday Night Live sees a host of your most loved city centre retailers join forces to remain open until a minimum of 7pm every Wednesday allowing you to enjoy shopping after working hours including M&S, John Lewis, Debenhams, TK Maxx and excellent new cook-shop Livsstil (visit http://www.shop-sheffield.com for details).

 

Why not make a night of it and enjoy food and drink at one of the many participating bars and restaurants including Popolo, Cubana, The Harley, Platillos and The Forum?

 

For more details on Wednesday Night Live please visit our new website, http://www.wednesdaynightlive.co.uk!

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