There are a few things coming up over the next week we thought we’d tell you about (events in date order): Theatre Cuppa: “If you work in the West Midlands in theatre, film, tv, radio and community arts, do come along – we’d love to see you. It is a very informal opportunity to meet other … [Read more…]
A few Friday links… it’s quite a big round-up, so grab a cup of tea and have a good sift through. News: MITTWOCH AUS LICHT by Stockhausen, a commission for the London 2012 Festival, produced by Birmingham Opera Company last August in a disused Digbeth factory has been shortlisted for the two top awards in the … [Read more…]
A few things we’ve spotted: Women in Theatre present ‘Loving Me’ a new piece of musical theatre created with Looked After Young People. It was performed last night, and is on again tonight at 7pm at the Patrick Centre, Birmingham Hippodrome. Poets Place at Yorks Bakery Café: “The first Poets’ Place fortnightly meet-up this coming Saturday … [Read more…]
Check out these links over the snowy weekend: Flatpack Festival are on the way to reaching their kickstarter target, and could still do with your help! There are only 14 days left, and the terms of kickstarter state that if they don’t reach their target, they don’t get any of the money. You can get … [Read more…]
Bit of a mixed bag today for Friday Lunchtime Links: The Birmingham Central Library demolition had the official go ahead yesterday, doesn’t come a surprise – but disappointing nonetheless for fans of the brute. BBC news via keeptheziggurat Once upon a time there was Birmingham: It’s Not Shit. Paradise Circus: A Birmingham Miscellany LynTyler, Love is a corset exhibition at Urban … [Read more…]
A few Friday Lunchtime Links: Making Moves II at Moor Street Station – 3 venues, including a train station, a community centre and the atrium of the local iconic School of Jewellery, are host to Making Moves, a free exhibition of new contemporary craft work. Its first stop is Moor Street Station, where the exhibition … [Read more…]
Here’s a round-up of few Christmassy events that have caught our eager eyes. Worth noting Area Guide’s December Issue and December Christmas listings are quite thorough, if you’re keen to find more activities to fulfil your festive needs. Pop-up shops: Number 22 jewellery in the Great Western Arcade Festive Pop-up Bazaar #2 on New Street, same place as last year Neon Nest is Stirchley’s … [Read more…]
Spotted this week, bookmarked for one reason or another: “We have no arts/culture participants on our next CommonPurpose Birmingham course, first time ever = if interested DM, reduced fee available” @LouiseTeboul Writing West Midlands short fiction competition is open for entries. Our Birmingham, the Birmingham of our forefathers, and the Birmingham of our grandsons. Scans from a … [Read more…]