A Real Rum Do schedule

Find me here tonight @ London museum Docklands

PERFORMANCES

CSI Steel Band

7- 7.45pm, Rum Store, G

Witness the awesome sound of Caribbean Steel International amongst the original pine beams of our authentic Georgian warehouse.

Antony Joseph Spoken Word

8.50 – 9.10pm, LSS Gallery, L3

Lecturer and performer Antony Joseph gives a personal perspective on Rum reading excerpts from his forthcoming book ‘Kitch’ about the legendary calysponian Lord Kitchener.

Live Music: Dilanga

8.20-8.40& 9.10-9.30pm, LSS Gallery, L3

Explore our acclaimed London, Sugar & Slavery Galleries set to a backdrop of live Afrocuban beats.

ACTIVITIES

Rum Tasting: Distillnation

7 – 9.30pm, L3 GalleriesSample the very best of award winning rums with rum tasting sessions from leading independent spirit specialists Distillnation

Rum Tasting: Appleton Rum

7 – 9.30pm, Rum StoreFrom nutmeg and ginger to vanilla and orange peel, explore the full breadth of flavors to be found in Appleton Estate Rum.

DIY Rum

7 – 9.30pm, L3 Foyer

Make your own moonshine with alcohol enthusiast George Brough. From distillation to drink get tips and advice on how to home brew.

Soul in a Bowl

7.30 -7.50 & 8-8.20pm L3 Foyer

Watch mouthwatering cooking demonstrations and learn the secrets of rum infused cuisine from the legendary Momma Cheri of ‘Soul in a Bowl’

Steel Pan Workshop

8 – 8.45pm, Rum Store, G

Join members of the CSI steel band, learn how to play a steel pan and have a go yourself

…and a little bottle of Rum!

7- 9.30pm, Quayside Room, L3

Start your very own Rum brand and digitally design a label to take home on a rum miniature.

Mixology Masterclass sponsored by Appleton Rum

Sessions running all evening

Entrance Hall, G

Take part in a cocktail master class and discover the art of show-stopping cocktails with mixology experts from Rum & Sugar.

Limited Numbers

A Game of Slap and Slide

7- 9.30pm, Rum Store, G

Did you know that across many Caribbean nations dominos is a national pastime? Get in your favourite rum cocktail, make a few new friends and spend the evening gaming Caribbean style.

TALKS

Bittersweet Spirit

7.50 – 8.10pm, LSS Gallery, L3

Join Trinidadian journalist Atilliah Springer, as she presents a specially commissioned piece in response to this evening’s event.

The Rum Trade

7.30 – 7.50pm, L2

Tom Wareham, Curator of Maritime & Community History discusses the 18^th century Rum trade, smugglers and their connection to the Museum’s building.