I was meaning to post something about The MAC closing for 18 months next year since I noticed full details have been published in their latest events programme anyway but an article in today’s Mail has forced my hand. Aparently the MAC is “facing a crash crisis“, though I suspect that’s a typo. The future … [Read more…]
In the comments to the last update Helga from Fierce states that the Sky Orchestra has been postponed until late March 2008. If you scroll up a bit from that link she also explains why it’s such a problem scheduling the event. So look for Sky Orchestra update 8 sometime in the new year!
The third Filum Night at the Spotted Dog is tonight, showing Felicia’s Journey by William Trevor, “a sinister tale set in sunny Birmingham. Free tea, buns and chat from 8pm”. Register your interest on Facebook or just turn up as all are welcome. Handy little guide from Mark Badger on sorting out a online music … [Read more…]
The Artsfest Programme is online. Sort of. I can’t get it to display for some reason. Maybe it’s not quite ready yet. Anyone else having any luck? All working now. There’s a bit more information there than in the, shall we say, somewhat empty paper programme and even a smattering of links. Still has something … [Read more…]
Stef Grindley has designed a book: I have recently procured a preview copy of Concrete 2 Canvas, which I designed and have a section in. This is a little bit late now news-wise, but since the book is not out until October I thought I’d still post a quick shot of the cover and say … [Read more…]
In the interest of being fair and balanced! More details here. — — — While I am it, what other glossy style-type magazines are there that come out of Birmingham / West Mids? Being a web-head I don’t tend to check the newsstands much.
The Birmingham Post lead this morning with a piece on the B1 CD (previously blogged here and here) which, annoyingly, isn’t on the incredibly shonky icBirmingham site. [Update: Here’s the article. I guess the Post’s web division don’t work weekends.] At the end is a statement from Birmingham City Council (my emphasis): This is a … [Read more…]
From toastmonster Photos are posted here from the Birmingham Flickr community. Click on the image for more details.