Picked up by Nicky at Digbeth is Good from the Gallery 37 newsletter: Beaten Tracks and Peaceful Paths A devised theatre production inspired by Birmingham’s people and places. Two people can look upon the same picture or hear the same story and interpret it in completely different ways. But what do we have in common, … [Read more…]
I must admit I slept on this one a bit. With the Custard Factory-based Rhubarb Radio conducting their development out in public (on the Rhubarb Radio blog) and edging closer to launch, I almost missed South Birmingham Community Radio which launched on 9 August. Broadcasting from Druids Heath on 87.7FM and online (although that wasn’t … [Read more…]
Happening from 22 August to 28 September, the British Glass Biennale 2008 is: the UK’s top contemporary glass showcase featuring 82 of the country’s leading glass artists with £14,000 in prize money being awarded. This is a rare opportunity to see a huge variety of work in a selling exhibition, from finely crafted vessels to … [Read more…]
In September 2007 CiB mentioned a research project from the University of Birmingham called ACRE. Phase two of the project has now come round and involves interviewing people born outside the UK who are working in Birmingham’s creative industries. Here’s the blurb in full: Do you work in the arts in Birmingham and were born … [Read more…]
Ads On Walls round-up Another quality, well-attended Animation Forum West Mids event – here’s the list of screenings and contact details for everyone involved Guardian says Digbeth has 2nd & 3rd best outdoor dancefloors in UK Ben Neal spotted that “The Guardian voted The Rainbow 2nd best outdoor dancefloor in the UK, and swiftly followed … [Read more…]
I went to the full dress rehearsal of Birmingham Opera Company’s King Idomeneo on Sunday night and loved it. What’s not to like about an abandoned factory stuffed with shipping containers, opera singers, dirt and orange trees? Anyway, I have two tickets for tonight’s proper opening show to give away to the first person who … [Read more…]
The current Exhibition In The Window at Birmingham Library on Chamberlain Square is of Janice Rider‘s work and will be in place until 12 September 2008. Inspired by Degas’ Little Fourteen Year Old Dancer, Janice Rider examines her own evolving identity through a series of poignant, often humourous photographs, metaphorically encapsulating the fear and anxiety … [Read more…]
I’ve added a couple of things to Created in Birmingham that you might not have noticed, especially if you don’t tend to visit the site itself because of the genius that is RSS. Calendar/Listings On the listings page (there’s a link below the title of the blog too) I’ve embedded a calendar from my own … [Read more…]