Pavilion Opera Performance of Mozart's "Don Giovanni" 7pm Saturday 3rd July 1999 at Hymers College in aid of the Holy Trinity Restoration Appeal.

35-40 urban gardens will be open for public viewing. This is the largest joint offering in the country, an event unique of its size and type and it raises money for local causes.

Trevor Dickinson - popular after-dinner speaker. Trevor is a former Inspector of Schools who enthuses about reading in his usual entertaining and amusing fashion.

Join the festival fun all afternoon in East Park.

Travel back to the 17th Century including, Officers, Soldiers, Barber Surgeons, Ladies, Artillery and Food.

An exhibition of past and contemporary photography by local photographers.

Young people from two categories (Year Groups 3-6 and 7-11) are invited to put together a 20-minute dramatic, dance or musical production. It can be based on any historical achievement, ancient or modern, such as the life of a famous person or the re-enactment of a famous event. A trophy and other prizes will be awarded at the finals on 15th & 16th July 1999.

Pre-booked tour around Telephone House

Polish music and dance celebration.

During the Open House weekend the public will have the opportunity to be escorted round a route of the city centre, where they will encounter people from Hull's past. -
"Meet various people from Hull's past, some famous, some not so famous and some infamous. Listen to their stories, hear their views about life in Hull during their lifetimes and see some of the events common to Hull in the past."

This tapestry depicts in colourful and varied stitch the history and achievements of Kingston upon Hull. Included in the panels on view are the founding of the city, together with its seafaring links and its accomplishments in art, music and literature. This is an ongoing project of ultimately, 22 panels. The enterprise has been commissioned by the City Council and is worked, under professional supervision, by volunteers of all ages, male and female.
Open 17th & 18th July, then Monday to Friday 9.30-4.30pm.

A concert of 20th century music for Cello and Piano preceded by open rehearsals and an educational seminar on the playing of this music at the end of the 20th century. The performance will be in the round with accompanying video projections of the performer's hands playing the instruments.

Pre-booked tour around BP Chemicals Ltd.

A grand scale re- enactment involving 1,000 troops and 20 horses. A series of events will take place over several weeks, culminating in a grand finale in West Park on Saturday and Sunday 24th & 25th July 1999. An educational Living History event will take place at Wilberforce House from Monday 12th to Friday 16th July 1999.

Work selected from this years Fine Art degree show at Hull School of Art & Design, University of Lincolnshire & Humberside.

A varied concert by staff and pupils of the Hofnote Music Academy giving a picture of the range of styles and feelings portrayed in music. A lively concert with a friendly feel for all the family.

Street artists and musicians from Japan, Africa, Asia and Europe will descend on Hull City Centre to celebrate Hull700 in global style. Master drummers, New Orleans street parade, African music and dance will take place in the pedestrianised City Centre and Queens Gardens. Local groups will be displaying their talents in the Queens Gardens all-day picnic.

It's all absolutely free. Then in the evening do not miss the fantastic ska dance sounds of 10 piece band Jazz Jamaica with special guest saxophonist Andy Sheppard, local bands and DJs at the City Hall.

Up to 6 hot air balloons will ascend morning and evening weather permitting.

Hull's Jazz Festival is one of the most popular in the country and has been expanded especially to celebrate Hull700. Kicking off with the Red Hot Fiesta Day, the Festival will take over the City's streets, theatres and even its boatshed and art gallery.
International artists such as Jazz Jamaica will join leading British Jazz stars such as Andy Sheppard to provide a wide variety of jazz styles. As ever the Festival will finish with The Big Free World Music Weekend at Hull Marina Boatshed, when thousands of visitors come to Hull to soak up the atmosphere of cool jazz, sunshine and boats!