VIVID is inviting people from Birmingham to take part in a collective recitation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with artist Monica Ross. Take this chance to learn a small part of the Declaration of Human Rights and recite it in public, in your own language, as part of this unique performance. More detail … [Read more…]
The Big Give Christmas Challenge kicked off this morning (after a false start yesterday when their servers crashed). It’s a big fundraising drive, with the bonus that donations are matched by a combination of Big Givers, so any money you give is doubled. If you’re after something local: This link will take you to a list of … [Read more…]
A public meeting “Crisis in Midlands Journalism” is being held on Thursday, December 8, from 6.30pm-9.30pm, Committee Rooms, Birmingham Council House, Victoria Square Discussing the horse that bolted a few years back, presumably. Not meaning to be unpleasant about it, but it’s not as if the writing hasn’t been on the wall for long enough. … [Read more…]
Here are a few trailers that have made it onto my ‘to blog’ list recently. First up, a trailer for the upcoming performance of the Mozart Requiem by Notorious: Clare Edwards has blogged some info about this. Next is the trailer for The Last Projectionist: I’d heard of The Last Projectionist before but somehow hadn’t … [Read more…]
Lee Basford‘s series of nine sculptures, titled The Process of Being Human, has been exhibited at SCOPE Miami. Today’s the last day of the show, so pop in if you’re in the area.
Back in July, Rosie Kay Dance Company performed The Great Train Dance on the Severn Valley Railway between Kidderminster and Highley: The Great Train Dance performers; dancers and students from throughout the region, transformed the Severn Valley Railway into a magical experience with a puzzle to solve. In a Hitchcock thriller designed for families, this … [Read more…]
Last night I tweeted this: By going to the right events around Brum, I reckon a determined ligger could score free mince pies every day between now and the 25th That was after reading about yet another event using the Christmas foodstuff to tempt people along – it’s become the audience development snack of choice. However, … [Read more…]
Urban Buildings • Redevelopment, Redesign, Rediscovery A site covering the construction works going on in Birmingham (and further) also looking at old/derilict buildings Galleries Night – On the Art Bus Art, bus, art, bus, art, bus, etc. With bonus wine and mince pies. This is tonight and features the Barber Institute, Mac, Ikon, Eastside Projects … [Read more…]