Andover Museum
Cutting Edge, until 20 December
What is hair made from? What lives in it? What's hidden in the giant shampoo bottle?.
Gosport Gallery
The Solent Project, until 31 December
An exhibition of the work of leading British landscape artist, Kurt Jackson.
The Red House Museum, Christchurch
Ladybird Make and Do, 8 November - 24 December
Relive your childhood and introduce your own children to all things retro at this brand new exhibition.
The Allen Gallery, Alton
Tooth and Claw, 8 November - 20 December
This visually stunning exhibition of photographs explores our fascinating relationship with predators - past, present and future.
Eastleigh Museum
Dressed to Express,15 November - 23 December
Curious about Emos, Chavs, Goths and more? find out everything you need to know .
Westbury Manor Museum, Fareham
Magic in the Nursery, 15 November - 31 December
A magical new exhibition explores the work of Walter Crane, Randloph Caldecott and Kate Greenaway.
Havant Museum
Tudors, 15 November - 31 December
Find out what happened in Tudor times and what daily life was like for rich and poor.
City Space at Winchester Discovery Centre
Out of Egypt, until16 November
Exhibition of genuine Ancient Egyptian artefacts from the Winchester Museums Collection.
Hampshire Record Office
Reflections on the 90th anniversary of the First World War, until 15 November
Free exhibition including images from postcards, letters and diaries.
Family History for Beginners, 27 November
Who do you think you are? Begin to find out with Hampshire Archives and Local Studies.
Last Thursday Lecture, 27 November
Their Name Liveth for Evermore: some Winchester Cathedral war memorials.
Lunch and Learn: Reading old Latin handwriting, 7 November
Free, informal session reading old Latin handwriting.
Royal Victoria Country Park
Fireworks Night, 8 November
A wonderful evening of fireworks for all the family including sideshow stalls a small fun fair and miniature train rides.
Remembrance Day Parade, 9 November
Organised by the Army Cadet Force.
Manor Farm Country Park
'Winter, Here We Come', 2 November
Enjoy the seasonal delights of Manor Farm Country Park as winter approaches. Explore the park and learn about the work of rangers and volunteers to benefit wildlife.
Teatime with Father Christmas, 30 November
Chat with Father Christmas when he drops into the Schoolteacher's Cottage for afternoon tea. Bring along your letter to Santa and post it in the special post box.
Festive Tree Dressing, 30 November
Join in with preparations for the festive season in a Victorian household by helping farmer's wife, Mrs Earwicker decorate the farmyard Christmas tree.
Staunton Country Park
Barn Dance, 15 November
Saddle your horse and mosey on down to the Staunton Country Park barn dance! No experience necessary - just come prepared to join the fun!
Titchfield Haven
Craft Fayre, 29 - 30 November
Highly popular Craft Fayre showcasing local arts and crafts, perfect for that unique quality Christmas present.
Dundridge Nature Reserve
Winter Walk, 8 November
Join a ranger on a guided walk via Dundridge to the Hampshire Bowman for a drink or lunch for those who wish and back again!
Westwood Woodland Park
Winter Workday, 16 November
Come along and help the rangers of Westwood maintain the site on this fun winter workday.
Hampshire Fare
Foodie events in Hampshire during November
This month, take part in seasonal cookery workshops and demos, gardening days, a chocolate masterclass, and for children, a hands-on chocolate advent calendar workshop.
Hampshire Farmers's Markets in November
Order your Christmas turkey, goose, pud and other local food and drink, and shop for food lovers' Christmas presents
Sunday 9 and 30, Winchester
Saturday 15, Alton
Sunday 16, Andover and Southsea
Sunday 23, Chandlers Ford
Saturday 29, Cosham
All markets 10am-2pm except Winchester 9am-2pm.
November book recommendations
War in Fiction
This month sees the 90th anniversary of the end of World War One. The War in Fiction promotion, available in Hampshire Libraries, highlights some of the novels on the theme of war with some iconic stories as well as modern classics.
Welcome to the November 2008 edition of Showcase

Exhibition of the month
Britain's First Flyer
Aldershot Military Museum
Object of the month
Cody's flying helmet
Aldershot Military Museum
Photo of the month
Memorial Stone
Hampshire Archive and Local Studies
Document of the month
A lost generation
Hampshire Archive and Local Studies
Music recommendations
Elbow “The Seldom Seen Kid”
Film recommendations
Mamma Mia!
Book recommendations
Regeneration
Winchester Discovery Centre
Rapunzel, 9 November
Theatre of Widdershins have taken this traditional tale right back to its roots, teased out the tangles and styled it into a beautifully coiffured piece.
Into the Woods, 13 November
Linked to our exhibition of David Hockney's illustrations of the Grimm fairy tales, see Into the Woods, the award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim
The Gallery at Winchester Discovery Centre
Crafted, 29 November - 18 January
A selling exhibition bringing together hand-picked contemporary craft makers from around the UK.
City Space at Winchester Discovery Centre
Making Merry, 22 November - 4 January
City Space will be transformed into an artist's studio where you will see a variety of work hand made by local artists and craftspeople; with most items for sale.
Forest Arts - New Milton
Great Panto! 29 November
Professional theatre company Forest Forge bring their fabulous version of Jack and the Beanstalk to Forest Arts Centre.
Contemporary Craft Fair, 23 November
Innovative designer makers are coming to Forest Arts for one day only so that you can purchase their beautiful wares.
Theatre Royal - Winchester
Canterbury Tales, 7-8 November
Mappa Mundi's revival of their sell-out take on Chaucer's text transforms his tales into a dramatic and comical show, full of wit and charm
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, 19-20 November
If A Christmas Carol is the most popular story every told, then this stage version is possibly the most successful recent adaptation.
The Spirit of Christmas - Classics by Candlelight, 21 November
This concert will truly represent the spirit of Christmas, with seasonal carols and Yuletide favourites, performed by musicians of the highest international calibre.
Jacqui Dankworth and her band, 22 November
"There are very few singers that can sound so good on record and even better when you see them live on stage, Jacqui Dankworth is one of the few who sounds fantastic all the time!" - Michael Parkinson
Horrible Histories - The Terrible Tudors and The Vile Victorians, 25, 27, 28, 29 November
We all want to meet people from history - the trouble is everyone is dead!!!
Proteus Theatre
The Snow Queen, 28 November - 1 February
Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale of frozen lands, talking reindeer, the power of friendship and one girl's bravery is re-told in Proteus' unique style.
Artists in Test Valley
Christmas Art Exhibition, 19 - 30 November
By popular demand, "Artists Iin Test Valley" have made their Christmas Exhibition at the Fairground Art & Design Centre an Annual Event.
Basingstoke Library
An evening with Terry Paine, 27 November
David Bull, author of Constant Paine, will be talking to Terry Paine about his illustrious career playing for Southampton FC and England.
Tadley Library
Meg Gardiner, 25 November
Popular thriller author Meg Gardiner will be speaking about her writing including her acclaimed sixth novel, 'The Dirty Secrets Club'.
