Culture

World class musicians are coming to Rye.

Ethel Loves Me will be showcasing the work of two new artists

Peasmarsh singer and guitarist is through to the X Factor's Boot Camp.

Sixty out of 1,000 new musical compositions from all over the world have been selected for performance at the Festival

Two well-known local artists open their home studio

Balloons and opera for the Arts Festival

Rye has always attracted writers, so come and meet four of them

Spike Lee's film Blackkklansman tells true story of an African American detective who tries to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan; Wim Wenders' documentary explores the world of Pope Francis and Kino Art House shows French war film The Guardians

The RSC leads off this week with a zingy production of The Merry Wives of Windsor, closely followed by spectacular opera – La Boheme from Sydney Opera House

A new exhibition opens at Rye Art Gallery, ablaze with colour

We have covered talks and music. Now we look at some of the dramatic productions for the Arts Festival

An exciting new event is being planned by Emma Miller of Art & Soul, with Rye, New York. Keep reading Rye News, the art trail will be upon us at Christmas