Events

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	Mambista New Year's Eve Wing Ding Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Come and dance your way into the New Year. Celebrating 10 years at Portico! Live music from Grupo Lokito and DJ Gerry Lyseight.
	Talk: 180 Years of Houses within the Crystal Palace Grounds Thursday, January 16, 2025 John Prideaux, a local historian, will share his research on houses and residents that have stood within the grounds of the Crystal Palace. The talk will explore both the homes that pre-dated the arrival of the Palace and those built after the Palace had opened.
	Talk: The Aldridge Family - the Price of Fame Thursday, March 20, 2025 Angela Morgan will delve into Ira Aldridge’s family life, their stories that are mixed with pride, tragedy and a legacy of a husband, father and once lauded tragedian. In early 19th century England, as a free black man from America, Aldridge’s entrance into theatrical circles was not easy. He received many accolades and honours. How did his family fare, particularly after his premature death whilst working in Poland in 1867?
	Kingswood Arts Fundraising Gala Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Save the date for the Kingswood House Fundraising Gala. It's set to be a wonderful event raising money for the work happening at Kingswood Arts.