Last call out for the ‘Arts & Culture Summit 2012‘ over at the University of Birmingham. This gathering, with lectures and discussions, seeks to “re-position the cultural offer of Birmingham – locally, nationally and internationally, in order that it makes the maximum impact on economic growth in the city.” While at first that statement seems to … [Read more…]
Hold tight – this is a post about local politics. The Birmingham Press has posted some news about Labour’s planned changes to how Birmingham City Council will now be run (since they’re in charge now). There’s discussion about it on the Restirred forum too. Martin Mullaney, the previous Cabinet Member for Leisure, Sport and Culture explained: … [Read more…]
I’ve been forwarded the following which has been written by Anita Bhalla, chair of mac’s board of trustees. As it’s an open letter I figure there’s no problem with me reproducing it in full. Excuse me for dispensing with the usual blockquote rigmarole. ———————————————————- Dear Friends, Colleagues and Supporters, As you may be aware, Birmingham … [Read more…]
Made in Sutton is an arts forum created in Sutton Coldfield. Others have been created across Birmingham (see info on the Birmingham City Council arts pages for the others). Their first meeting is on Saturday (26 November) and they say: All local arts organisations are welcome to participate, so whether you run an amateur dramatics society … [Read more…]
Via BCMG’s news section: Birmingham City Council has launched a Public Consultation on its Budget Plans from April 2012. Please support the cultural life of the city by taking part in this. The official deadline for responses is 8 January, however we urge responses by the end of November, as they can then feed in to the Council … [Read more…]
There’s a certain amount of kerfuffle going on regarding the proposed move of the wholesale markets from the city centre. I won’t pretend to have looked into it all that much and so couldn’t hazard an opinion about any of it. It’s not really this site’s remit either. However, it seems important, so here are … [Read more…]
What’s good in Brum? :: Loaf Online “Two days in a row this week I was asked for recommendations for food things happening in Birmingham […] Here’s my response” Details of new Birmingham food festival unveiled On the subject of food – “The 10-day celebration of food will take place from October 14-23 and replaces … [Read more…]
Roxana Silbert Appointed As The REP’s New Artistic Director “The REP has today announced the appointment of Roxana Silbert as the company’s new Artistic Director” Summer visual arts exhibitions in the Midlands, 2011 « D’log A lovely round-up. Pics and everything Birmingham’s thriving independent film-making scene Profiles of The Casebook of Eddie Brewer, Tortoise in … [Read more…]