“Born of a passion and a belief that opera can speak directly to all kinds of people, Artistic Director, Graham Vick, set out to create a company that the people of Birmingham – a city of many peoples – could be proud of… …We’ve got more exploring to do to discover where opera can be … [Read more…]
It seems only a couple of weeks ago I wrote about Capsule’s Discovery Season at the new Library of Birmingham, but it was in fact in August. So, here’s a reminder of what’s coming up in the very near future (today onwards): Flatpack’s Box of Light, celebrates early cinema “with a weekend of performances, screenings … [Read more…]
A few things to find out more about on this drizzly Friday afternoon: Tonight/Tomorrow: Eastside Project’s fifth birthday party – go and celebrate the past five years, and many future years to come with them (tonight) Comedy by Emily Rose + Spoken Word at Ort from 8pm (it’s free and it’s tonight) The Big Draw … [Read more…]
There is a lot happening. I’ll keep it snappy. Happening soon/this weekend: Balsall Heath Biennale, International Open Submission Exhibition, 58 Eastwood Road, Friday 27th September 4pm-9pm Culture Shock finale at St Anne’s Church in Moseley, Saturday 28th September, 8pm “Infamous Street/Graffiti artist” Tempo 33’s Roy Castle Lung Foundation Street Fair at The Yardbird, Sunday 29th September 12pm-5pm (Thanks … [Read more…]
Some things happening: Margaret Street Free Arts Council (MSFAC) “What is a Collective?” has a public view tonight. Featuring HIVE, Oi! Kaboom and RHP CDRs amongst others Launch Conference (future gaming) released super early tickets today Her Lady’s Pleasure at The Wig tonight Summer in Southside is taking place this weekend – free outdoor performances throughout the weekend Stourbridge Bead … [Read more…]
Digbeth Echoes Echoes is part of a long-term programme of work by Friction Arts, focusing on the heritage and history of Digbeth and Highgate in Birmingham, UK, from 1960 to 1990. Since 2008, Friction have been collecting stories and archive information about the area, particularly examining the themes of ‘work’ and ‘play’. Their archive has formed an exhibition at … [Read more…]
Old Joint Stock’s 150th Birthday It was designed by renowned architect J. A. Chatwin, who was also responsible for the additions to Birmingham Cathedral – and our Cathedral links don’t end there. Next door was the Parsonage for the Cathedral and The Old Joint Stock was originally built in 1862 as the Parson’s private library, … [Read more…]
Not intended to be a definitive list, but here are a few things: Happened/Happening: mac’s The Open Project exhibitions are now open Birmingham Beer Bash – creative independent craft beer festival in Digbeth today (26th) and tomorrow (27th) Barbara Nice’s Summer Special outdoors at mac. Happening this weekend: Screenprinting workshops at Birmingham Printmakers COW Studio’s 2nd JQ birthday … [Read more…]