Thursday, November 12
6pm - Taunton's Literary Festival continues with Barbara Bond giving a talk and slideshow on her book on the escape maps used during 2nd World War. Brendon Books, Bath Place. Tel: 01823 337742
Friday, November 13
12.45pm - 1.30pm, lunchtime concert at St John's Church, Park Street, Taunton. Doors open at noon. Retiring collection in aid of the Gambian Clinic, for the treatment of malnourished children.
7.30pm - America's top classical crossover band play Taunton Baptist Church. Six very talented members from one family play everything from Gershwin to Bluegrass. Tickets £5. Tel: 01823 333196.
Saturday, November 14
Scottish band, The Elephant Sessions, play the EMN Hall at Monksilver. Doors and the licensed bar open at 8pm, with support act Jon Maybey playing at 8:15pm and The Elephant Sessions taking to the stage at 8:45pm.
Taunton Visitor Centre 01823 340470.
Sunday, November 15
7pm - Cinema Obscura's season of world class films continues with Theeb (cert 15) at Wiveliscombe Primary School New Hall, North Street, Wiveliscombe. Membership £30 ( couples £50) guest membership £5.
Monday, November 16
6pm - 7.30pm - Christmas craft and art show at the Tacchi-Morris, Taunton. This mixed media exhibition of art and craft from local makers is the perfect place to buy unusual and unique Christmas presents. Runs until December 19.
Tuesday, November 17
7.30pm - clairvoyant medium, Steve Holbrook at the Holiday Inn, Taunton. Tickets £17 on 01823 666292, or £18 on the door.
7.30pm - Sunset Boulevard at The McMillan Theatre, Bridgwater. Runs until Saturday, November 21. For details, including booking, please visit www.pinstripeproductions.co.uk. For ticket prices, Tel: 01278 456607.
Wednesday, November 18
11am - 1pm, Taunton Fibromyalgia Support Group meets at Wellsprings Chapel, Quantock Road, Taunton
Free. Refreshments available.
11am - Tall Stories: The Snow Dragon at the Tacchi-Morris, Taunton. Story-telling, comedy and songs create a magical world. For ages 3 plus. £8.50 / £6.50 Under 16's / £6 Schools. Tel: 01823 414141.
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