Random posts that don’t fit anywhere else.
Artsfest starts tonight. Despite mutterings about it being the last one (emphasised by some quite half-hearted promotion) I think it’ll be a good one. There’s certainly lots of neat stuff going on from a very wide range of arts organisations who deserve your support so make sure you have a good wander around. Tonight it’s … [Read more…]
A simple but effective video intro to what Project X Presents is all about. Tickets can be bought here and the event takes place on 3rd November as part of the Gigbeth weekend. If it’s anything like last year it’ll be fantastic.
From Artstalking Photos are posted here from the Birmingham Flickr community. Click on the image for more details.
The Birmingham Comedy Festival runs from Friday 5th to Sunday 14th October and the lineup looks pretty strong indeed. Top and tailed by Jimmy Carr and Sean Hughes names that jump out at me include Stuart Lee, Josie Long, Shazia Mirza, Barbara Nice, Ted Chippington, Mitch Benn and Marcus Brigstocke. And I’m not a huge … [Read more…]
I was meaning to post something about The MAC closing for 18 months next year since I noticed full details have been published in their latest events programme anyway but an article in today’s Mail has forced my hand. Aparently the MAC is “facing a crash crisis“, though I suspect that’s a typo. The future … [Read more…]
The third Filum Night at the Spotted Dog is tonight, showing Felicia’s Journey by William Trevor, “a sinister tale set in sunny Birmingham. Free tea, buns and chat from 8pm”. Register your interest on Facebook or just turn up as all are welcome. Handy little guide from Mark Badger on sorting out a online music … [Read more…]
The Artsfest Programme is online. Sort of. I can’t get it to display for some reason. Maybe it’s not quite ready yet. Anyone else having any luck? All working now. There’s a bit more information there than in the, shall we say, somewhat empty paper programme and even a smattering of links. Still has something … [Read more…]
In the interest of being fair and balanced! More details here. — — — While I am it, what other glossy style-type magazines are there that come out of Birmingham / West Mids? Being a web-head I don’t tend to check the newsstands much.