Kassie and I spent Saturday going through the Flatpack programme, highlighting what we’re watching together. With so many films, workshops, events, parties and more to choose from, you really are spoilt for choice. Do have a read of the full programme, especially if you’re a Flatpack Festival first-timer. ‘Flatpack Festival has become one of the cultural highlights … [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…]
Because nothing says ‘I went to a thing’ quite like a blurry photo. The chap on stage is very probably Stuart Griffiths, Hippodrome Chief Exec and Co-Artistic Director of International Dance Festival Birmingham, announcing the launch of that very same festival. There’s plenty of good stuff on over the next little while. There’s the free Breathe … [Read more…]
Flatpack and Fierce have barely begun, but I’ve already been taking a sneak peek of a few of the things they’ve got going on, including Symphony of a Missing Room, the Vintage Mobile Cinema and a trip over to the Dirty End. Yesterday morning I headed over to Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, for a … [Read more…]
CiB celebrated it’s fourth Birthday, a stir was caused when a leaked document of recommended cuts to local art organisations sparked concern over their future, and legendary Birmingham promoters, Leftfoot, celebrated their 1oth anniversary. Birmingham Royal Ballet and mac managed to raise a decent amount of money through The Big Arts Give, while Moseley Folk … [Read more…]
ArtsFest roundup of events. ArtsFest have posted a list of recommended events happening this month. Also, if you would like to get involved with ArtsFest ’09 applications are being accepted in mid-February. Keep an eye on the site. Digbeth is Good » Lunar Hysteria review. Nicky Getgood reviews the Harnessing Lunar Hysteria exhibition at Fazeley … [Read more…]
Some great news from the peeps at 7 Inch Cinema landed on the virtual doormat today. The Flatpack Festival is the worthy recipient of funding for the next three years, securing it’s future and allowing the organisers to maybe think a little bigger. Peter Buckingham from the UK Film Council (who are providing the funding) … [Read more…]