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Russ L’s Lots Of Things To See And Do In The West Midlands in December, otherwise known as Christmas, is up and well worth a look. He’s found some really cool stuff on the fringes there.
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Wilma Proops
Wilma Proops thinks she should be mentioned on the blog, according to this comment, and who am I to argue?
Claire Galleries private view
Claire Galleries in the Jewellery Quarter are having a Private View on Thursday 6th December, 5.30-8.30pm, for an exhibition featuring Rosa Sepple RI, Jonathan Taylor and Doug Eaton plus more. Here’s the invite.
Big Screen goes blank
I’s slightly torn on how to report the news that The BBC Big Screen in Victoria Square has been turned off “due to technicalities in the planning process” with a review to take place in the new year. On the one hand the screen does show a fair amount of local film and animation work … [Read more…]
Doorwonderland returns
Whatsthebigmistry‘s Doorwonderland, which was one of my personal highlights of the Fierce Festival this year, is returning to Birmingham on November 28th and 29th. More details on the Custard Factory blog.
Templeton Pek single
Birminghamusic.com also inform us that Templeton Pek have released their first single If All Else Fails on Small Town Records.
Editors US tour
Birminghamusic.com draws our attention to Editors embarking on a headlining US tour, something that traditionally was a make-or-break moment for UK bands so best of luck with that one.
Hippodrome had a good year
Grimley of The Post reports on a good year for the Birmingham Hippodrome which sees them with money in the bank to spend – apparently a rare thing in the theatre business. Their future strategy is also outlined and seems to be heavy on the dance bringing in more international companies to complement the BRB … [Read more…]