BLACKPOOL... ADD a little razzmatazz to your life and head to the glittering Grand Theatre for a showing of the funktastic Boogie Nights this week. Starring Billy Pearce and Jimmy Osmond, the favourite D.I.S.C.O. musical is packed with sounds from the seventies and will have you Kung Fu Fighting and boarding the Love Train before you know it - just don't Blame it on the Boogie. Tuesday-Saturday at 6pm and 8.30pm (7.30pm Fridays). Box Office 01253-290190.
GRANGE... THE tenth annual Historic Vehicle Day, at the Memorial Playing Fields on Sunday, will feature something for everyone with a gleaming pageant of vehicles, birds of prey displays, a jazz band, singers, stalls and an autojumble.
CARLISLE... UNDER the experienced hand of director, Richard Michael, the Youth Jazz Orchestra - part of the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland will call in at the Brickyard on Sunday as part of the 2004 Summer Tour. Performing standards and contemporary jazz works, the orchestra will be joined by trombonist and soloist, Mark Bassey. From 7.30pm, call 01228-534664 for tickets.
BEETHAM... IF you would like somewhere stylish and individual to write your shopping lists, or scrawl messages to your friends, get to grips with your creative side and customise, make and print your own notebook. The Museum of Papermaking at Heron Corn Mill are running a workshop on Saturday from 11am-4pm. 015395-65027.
KENDAL... AS part of the Lake District Summer Music Festival, Kendal Parish Church will be the venue for two concerts this week. On Saturday, the church welcomes the Chilingirian String Quartet (8pm) while Red Priest will take to the stage on Tuesday (8pm). 08456-442144.
PENRITH... ONE hundred and fifty talented potters, from as far away as Japan, will be pedalling their ceramic wares at Skirsgill Mart at Penrith over the weekend, for Potfest 2004. The premier northern event on the ceramic artist's calendar, this year promises to be a visual feast for anyone with an interest in the arts. www.potfest.co.uk KIRKBY LONSDALE DETOX, de-stress and delve into natural therapies at Kirkby Lonsdale Health and Craft Fayre on Saturday. With stalls specialising in complementary treatments and reflexology as well as a host of local crafts and displays, the event takes place at the Institute from 10am-4pm. 015242-73581.
VARIOUS... TAKE a step back in time on Tuesday and hop aboard a vintage vehicle from the 1940s. Each week, Cumbria Classic Coaches are operating two routes, which give passengers the chance to cruise through some dramatic local scenery in style. Choose either an amble from Ravenstonedale to Hawes, where you can sample the Dales street market and local visitor attractions, or follow some of the famous and spectacular Settle to Carlisle route. Call 015396-23254 for more information and times.
BLAWITH... IF you are a fan of herbal healing, a Herb Walk and Open Day at Houkler Hall Herbs in Blawith, near Ulverston, will demonstrate how fresh herbs are processed into remedial tinctures and oils on Saturday (2pm). As well as a chance to wander through the medicinal herb garden and preparation rooms, to see how the organic and biodynamic products are processed, a medical herbalist will lead a walk over Blawith Common in search of wild medicinal plants. 01229-885070.
KENDAL... DIG the bike out of the back of the garage, pump up your tyres and dust down your seat for a gentle meander around some of the rural lanes surrounding Kendal with Kendal and District Cycle Scene on Sunday. The Middle of the Road Mystery Ride is meeting at the Leisure Centre at 10.30am and will take in 20-25 miles of stunning countryside. 01539-729770.
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