TROVE’s next exhibition Show of Science presents four artists, including a.a.s., Victoria Jenkins, Lee Stowers and Luke Williams, exhibiting in the Jewellery Quarter’s old science museum. Here’s what TROVE have said about it: All pieces hint at the historic, at first glance there is nothing suspicious or out of the ordinary, though with closer inspection there … [Read more…]
The CBSO‘s summer programme has landed in front of me, so here’s a little round-up of what you might expect to see in the next couple of months. This won’t be comprehensive, so check out the CBSO listings for yourself here for more performances and details. In May, there’s a mini concert for 3-5 year … [Read more…]
The Public art gallery in West Bromwich has joined forces with ITV Fixers to present an exhibition of works, including painting, sculpture, photography and short film, by young and up-and-coming artists. Here’s the background: Fixer Todd Wooton (22) is a young artist. Throughout school and university he has found it almost impossible to get his … [Read more…]
English folk music has never had it so good with Town Hall and Symphony Hall providing an annual showcase for the best traditional folk and contemporary singer-songwriters around in English Originals. This year’s folk weekend is 14-16 May and features the likes of Badly Drawn Boy, Beth Orton, Graham Coxon, Scott Matthews, and more. Friday … [Read more…]
Ever wondered how your favourite films get on to the silver screen? How 3D films work? Or even how independent cinemas deal with major film distributors? Well, wonder no more, because those enterprising chaps at The Electric cinema have been busy making a fine selection of documentary videos which give a unique insight into the … [Read more…]
Sola is a photographer with a specialty in ‘lightbombing’, or ‘light graffiti’, ‘light art’ or whatever else you might call it. I’m led to believe it involves long exposures and waving torches around in the dark. I’m sure that description doesn’t do it justice, but however he does it, the results are stunning. For anyone … [Read more…]
The eagle-eyed shoppers among you may have noticed ballet shoes and tutus, like the one pictured above found in the Created in Birmingham shop, popping up all over Bullring recently. Add this to questions like “What is Urban Ballet?” on the shopping centre’s Life Feels Better twitter stream, and this Urban Ballet website, and it … [Read more…]
On 1 May 2010, mac will open its doors again and there’s a bunch of stuff going on to mark the occasion. There’s a celebratory gig featuring Misty’s Big Adventure, Vijay Kishore, and Kevin Dempsey and Joe Broughton, there’s Motionhouse’s outdoor dance spectacular Cascade, The City Sings, featuring the new anthem for the mac by Helen … [Read more…]