Rhian Wheeler at The Gardens, Thurs, Dec 16

Well, Renato and his amazing Italian band were as good as jazz gets. The venue, the Lodge at the EDT, was great, too, even if the food was a little lacking. Looking forward to his next gig there on Jan 30th.

Thursday December 16, 6.30–8.30: Last Groucho event before the New Year, Rhian Wheeler's opening at The Gardens gallery on the corner of The Gardens and Peckham Rye. The Clockhouse pub is nearby if anyone wants to linger.

Meantime the open exhibition at Peckham Space - the new gallery outside the library – continues until January 20. Chris Clack and Joan Byrne both have work there. Chris has just won the Rosa competition run by Dulwich-on-View. Gathering of Armed Men was chosen by the director of the Dulwich Picture Gallery. The brief was to produce an interpretation of a painting by Salvator Rosa. They usually have such a competition for their contemporary shows – currently it's Norman Rockwell.

Printed on 310 gsm Hahnemuhle William Turner, 'Gathering of Armed Men' 

measures 27x24in and is selling for £450 framed to archival standards.