Archive for January, 2009
Open Workshop Audition – 31st Jan
The Rage Ensemble are holding an open workshop audition for a production of ‘Our Country’s Good’ to be performed at a Bham Theatre (tbc). The audition will take place on 31st Jan from 11am-5pm. Please visit www.ocg.rage.org.uk for confirmation of the audition venue and for further information
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Special Friday Lunchtime Concert 30th Jan
Date: Friday 30th January
Jazz & Contemporary Music
Venue: St Martin’s Chruch
Time: 12.30-1.30pm
Tickets: Free
Contact: 0121 600 6532
Description: Each Friday Saint Martin’s Arts programme “Free” 30 minute music performances. Special Friday’s are 1hr long performances, monthly.
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February Events From ArtsFest Artists
Sunday 1st February 2009
· MDCC Theatre Company Open Auditions for William Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’.
Auditions for performances during June, July, August 2009 at outdoor venues. ALL PERFORMERS AND PARTICIPANTS ARE UNPAID. All welcome.
Venue:
Patrick Kavanagh Pub (upstairs function room), Trafalgar Road, Moseley, Birmingham
Time:
Starts at 3pm prompt
Tickets:
Free: No ticket needed. Audition pack and more details from info@mdcctheatre.com
Further Information:
www.mdcctheatre.com
Monday 2nd February 2009
· Sohan Kailey Bhangra Dance Classes
Learn traditional and freestyle Bhangra dance movements. A great way to keep fit and stay in shape! Open class.
Venue:
Newhampton Arts Centre, Dunkley St, Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton WV1 4AN
Time:
7.30pm – 8.30pm
Tickets:
£6.50 per person per class. Please pay at the class.
Further Information:
www.ozonepr.com
THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE EVERY MONDAY FROM 19TH JAN UNTIL EASTER (term time only)!
· Oya batucada Take me to Brazil !
Anyone can learn to play and perform Brazilian Percussion with Oya batucada. All instruments supplied, beginners welcome.
Venue:
Hare and Hounds, Kings Heath
Time:
7.45 pm – 10:00 PM
Tickets:
£7 or £36 for 6 workshops. Please pay on the door
Further Information:
www.myspace.com/oyabatucada
Wednesday 4th February
· Sohan Kailey Bhangra Dance Classes
Learn traditional and freestyle Bhangra dance movements. A great way to keep fit and stay in shape! Open class.
Venue:
The Dance Workshop, 132 Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8EE
Time:
7.30pm – 8.30pm
Tickets:
£6.50 per person per class. Please pay at the class.
Further Information:
www.ozonepr.com
THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 21ST JAN UNTIL EASTER.
Friday 6th February 2009
· The Arcadian Kicks @ The Syndicate Club Night
The Arcadian Kicks playing live plus Support from The Chairmen, Tantrums Jessie Rose & Jon Brookes (The Charlatans) DJ set
Venue:
The Sound Bar, Birmingham
Time:
8pm – 1am
Tickets:
£3 on the door
Further Information:
www.myspace.com/syndicateclubnight
07900 917701
· FebruaryMarch @ The Dark Blue Boog-a-loo
Evening of live music featuring Red Line Ratio, HINGe and FebruaryMarch.
Venue:
Katie Fitzgerald’s, Stourbridge
Time:
8pm – 11pm
Tickets:
£2 On the door
Further Information:
http://www.myspace.com/thedarkblueboogaloo
Saturday 7th February 2009
· Highway Dave and The Varmints
Home grown Americana at its best
Venue:
KATIE FITZGERALDS, STOURBRIDGE
Time:
21:00 – 23:00
Tickets:
FREE. NOT NEEDED but get there early
Further Information:
katiefitzgeralds.co.uk
highwaydave.com
Sunday 8th February 2009
· MDCC Theatre Company Open Auditions for William Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’.
Auditions for performances during June, July, August 2009 at outdoor venues. ALL PERFORMERS AND PARTICIPANTS ARE UNPAID. All welcome.
Venue:
Patrick Kavanagh Pub (upstairs function room), Trafalgar Road, Moseley, Birmingham
Time:
Starts at 3pm prompt
Tickets:
Free – No ticket needed – audition pack and more details from info@mdcctheatre.com
Further Information:
www.mdcctheatre.com
· Louise Stokes Aka Kimmy Sue Anne - Laughing Horse New Comedy Act of the Year Competition
Comedy Competition Heats…Louise performs chav poet Kimmy Sue Anne in her bid for stardom!
Venue:
Hali’s Vegetarian Restaurant, Leicester
Time:
8.30pm – Late
Tickets:
£5 Laughing Horse Comedy Club
Monday 9th February 2009
· DRAG (Age 14+ gig)
DRAG are a female fronted sleazy-punk band. Supporting all-girl band, Maeven. Ages 14+
Venue:
The Rainbow, Digbeth
Time:
Doors 8pm
Tickets:
£4 http://www.myspace.com/dressedasgirl or sleazy.punk@hotmail.co.uk and on the door on the night.
Further Information:
http://www.myspace.com/dressedasgirl
· Sohan Kailey Bhangra Dance Classes
Learn traditional and freestyle Bhangra dance movements. A great way to keep fit and stay in shape! Open class.
Venue:
Newhampton Arts Centre, Dunkley St, Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton WV1 4AN
Time:
7.30pm – 8.30pm
Tickets:
£6.50 per person per class. Please pay at class.
Further Information:
www.ozonepr.com
THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE EVERY MONDAY FROM 19TH JAN UNTIL EASTER (term time only)!
Wednesday 11th February
· Sohan Kailey Bhangra Dance Classes
Learn traditional and freestyle Bhangra dance movements. A great way to keep fit and stay in shape! Open class.
Venue:
The Dance Workshop, 132 Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8EE
Time:
7.30pm – 8.30pm
Tickets:
£6.50 per person per class. Please pay at class.
Further Information:
www.ozonepr.com
THIS EVENT TAKEs PLACE EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 21ST JAN UNTIL EASTER.
Saturday 14th February 2009
· Making Music West Midlands Simon Halsey Choral Workshop
This choral workshop run by leading British conductor, Simon Halsey, will study and perform the Magnificat by John Rutter
Venue:
Spadesbourne Suite, Bromsgrove
Time:
10.00am – 4.30pm
Tickets:
£20 In advance from Jane Nicholls 01905 427529 Janenix9@aol.com
Further Information:
www.makingmusic.org.uk/westmidlands
· Dead Jeff plus support
If you’re in love or not, make this Valentines day full of punk
Venue:
Olde Queens Head, Birmingham Street, Halesowen, West Midlands
Time:
7pm – 1pm
Tickets:
Free
Further Information:
Myspace.com/deadjeffpx
Sunday 15th February 2009
· NU Century Arts Live Box
Gospel Showcase Special. Daytime workshop and evening showcase for local gospel artists; please see website for further details
Venue:
The Drum Arts Centre
Time:
7.45pm – 11.00pm
Tickets:
£5.00/3.00 concessions Drum Box Office 0121 333 2400
Further Information:
www.nucenturyarts.co.uk
· ABS* LATIN PROMOTIONS SAN VALENTINE SALSA PARTY
Special Salsa Latin event with the performance of “The Hipnotic Belly Dance Troupe”, Latin DJ’s Maverick and ABU.
Venue:
THE LIVING ROOM, Broad Street, Birmingham
Time:
7.00 pm – 1.00 am
Tickets:
£5.00 salsa@abslatin.co.uk
Further Information:
www.abslatin.co.uk
Wednesday 18th February 2009
· Sohan Kailey Bhangra Dance Classes
Learn traditional and freestyle Bhangra dance movements. A great way to keep fit and stay in shape! Open class.
Venue:
The Dance Workshop, 132 Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8EE
Time:
7.30pm – 8.30pm
Tickets:
£6.50 per person per class Pay at class
Further Information:
www.ozonepr.com
THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 21ST JAN UNTIL EASTER.
Saturday 21 February 2009
· Birmingham Bach Choir Come and Sing Haydn’s Creation
You are invited to join Paul Spicer and members of Birmingham Bach Choir in rehearsing choruses from Haydn’s Creation
Venue:
Selly Oak Methodist Church, Langleys Road, Birmingham B29 6HT
Time:
2.00pm – about 5.30pm
Tickets:
£9 which includes tea and homemade cakes. Music hire, if needed, £1 info@birmingham.bachchoir.com or download form from: http://www.birmingham.bachchoir.com/down/come-and-sing-09.pdf
Further Information:
www.birmingham.bachchoir.com
Sunday 22 February 2009
· NU Century Arts Live Box
Robert Mitchell and Corey Mwamba: Pianist Robert Mitchell’s gift of ‘breathtaking delicacy and precision allied with one of the most fecund musical imaginations you’ll ever hear in action’ (vortexjazz.co.uk) shines in this collaboration with rising star
Venue:
The Drum Arts Centre
Time:
7.45pm – 11.00pm
Tickets:
£5.00/3.00 concessions Drum Box Office 0121 333 2400
Further Information:
· Birmingham Bassoon choir hosting the annual Bassoon Day.
Bassoon day event for anyone who plays the bassoon, age is no limit.
Venue:
COLMORE JUNIOR SCHOOL (ENTRANCE VIA GROVE ROAD), KINGS HEATH, B14 6AJ.
Time:
9.30AM – 5.30PM
Tickets:
£20.00 FOR THE DAY INCLUDES BUFFET LUNCH. PAYABLE ON THE DAY, OR IN ADVANCE email: chrisquince@blueyonder.co.uk
Further Information:
www.birminghambassoonchoir.org.uk
Monday 23rd February 2009
· Sohan Kailey Bhangra Dance Classes
Learn traditional and freestyle Bhangra dance movements. A great way to keep fit and stay in shape! Open class.
Venue:
Newhampton Arts Centre, Dunkley St, Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton WV1 4AN
Time:
7.30pm – 8.30pm
Tickets:
£6.50 per person per class. Please pay at class.
Further Information:
www.ozonepr.com
THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE EVERY MONDAY FROM 19TH JAN UNTIL EASTER (term time only)!
Wednesday 25th February 2009
· Yelitza L.I.M.E. Ladies in music and entertainment
An evening of musical entertainment. Evening begins with a meal and socialising, then local artists perform original material.
Venue:
The O Bar, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2DS
Time:
7.30pm – 10.30pm
Tickets:
£8 – entry, food and drink; £5 – entry only
Website: www.myspace.com/yelitzauk Or: Pay on the door
Further Information:
www.myspace.com/yelitzauk
· Sohan Kailey Bhangra Dance Classes
Learn traditional and freestyle Bhangra dance movements. A great way to keep fit and stay in shape! Open class.
Venue:
The Dance Workshop, 132 Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8EE
Time:
7.30pm – 8.30pm
Tickets:
£6.50 per person per class Please pay at class.
Further Information:
www.ozonepr.com
THIS EVENT TAKEs PLACE EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 21ST JAN UNTIL EASTER.
Thursday 26th February 2009
· Sampad present Shonaleigh & Peter Chand: Lost In Translation
Two of Britain’s most exciting storytellers. A performance based around stories collected from their respective Jewish and Indian backgrounds.
Venue:
The Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton
Time:
7:30pm – 9:00pm
Tickets:
£5 01902 321 321
Further Information:
www.arenatheatre.info
Saturday 28th February 2009
· Silversoles by Emma Jackson Felt Jewellery & Corsages Workshop
Experiment with wool’s potential to create hand felted beads and flowers to make a unique piece of jewellery or corsage.
Venue:
Nether Stowe High School, Lichfiled, Staffordshire
Time:
10am – 4pm
Tickets:
£35 (Non IFA Members £50) Melanie Bermingham melanie.bermingham@btin ternet.com
Further Information:
Saturday 14th – Saturday 21st February 2009
· Centre for the Child, Central Library Gigglefest: comedy festival for children and young people
a wild week of wackiness guaranteed to tickle your toes, wiggle your nose and split your sides!
Venue:
Centre for the Child, Central Library
Time:
Daily events
Tickets:
Free however Booking is essential for some workshops
Further Information:
www.birmingham.gov.uk/centreforthechild
0121 303 2421
Saturday 14th to Wednesday 18th February
· The Academy of Music and Sound Beginners guitar short course
Great opportunity to learn guitar in a relaxed group setting. Techniques, theory, contemporary music tracks taught. First 15 applicants accepted.
Venue:
The Academy of Music and Sound, 89 Old Snow Hill Birmingham
Time:
11am – 1pm
Tickets:
£250 course fee for 10 weeks tuition The Academy of Music and Sound
Further Information:
www.theacademy.uk.com
0121 236 6066
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January Events From ArtsFest Artists
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
· Stardust Cabaret – Evening of Musical Theatre
5 singers and a pianist perform songs from West End and Broadway musicals from the 40’s to the present day.
Venue:
The Old Joint Stock Theatre, Birmingham
Time:
8pm – 10pm
Tickets:
£12.00 available from OJST Box Office: 0121 200 0946
Further Information:
www.elizabethstafford.com/stardustcabaret.htm
0121 200 0946
Thursday, January 15, 2009
· Louise Stokes Aka Nicola Goff-The-Goth – Comedy at The Bush
Louise Stokes performing one of her family of stand up comedy characters. Various other comedians performing
Venue:
The Holly Bush, Cradley Heath
Time:
8pm – Late
Tickets:
Free
Further Information:
www.louiseland.co.uk
07815426606
Friday, January 16, 2009
· John Gerighty – Lunchtime guitar concert
A selection of classical guitar music, from Sor to Brouwer, including some music written by John himself
Venue:
St Martin-in-the-Bullring Church, Birmingham
Time:
12.30pm – 1.00pm
Tickets:
Free admission with retiring collection
Further Information:
www.johngerighty.org.uk
0121 382 1014
Saturday, January 17, 2009
· My Alamo – Indie Band
Venue:
The Dogpool Hotel, Selly Park
No further information available.
· Louise Stokes Aka Kimmy Sue Anne and Nicola Goff-The-Goth – Comedy at JourneyCentral
Louise performs comedy, poetry and music with two of her characters, along with other comedians
Venue:
The Poetry Café, Covent Garden, London
Time:
8pm – Late
Tickets:
£5 available from On the door
Further Information:
www.louiseland.co.uk
07815426606
Sunday, January 18, 2009
· Wrote Under – Sunday Xpress plus offical ‘Nine’ book launch
Free in open mic anything goes-poetry, comedy, storytelling, music, poetry.
Venue:
The Adam and Eve, Bradford Street, Digbeth, Birmingham
Time:
2pm doors open – late
Tickets:
Free
Further Information:
www.myspace.com/wroteunder
www.blogspot.wroteunder.com
07772003864
Monday, January 19, 2009
· Oya batucada – Take me to Brazil ! -6
Anyone can learn to play and perform Brazilian Percussion with Oya batucada. All instruments supplied, beginners welcome.
Venue:
The Hare and Hounds, Kings Heath, Birmingham
Time:
7.45 pm – 10:00 PM
Tickets:
£7 or £36 for 6 workshops available on the door
Further Information:
www.myspace.com/oyabatucada
07504 263 039
· Sohan Kailey – Bhangra Dance Classes
Learn traditional and freestyle Bhangra dance movements. A great way to keep fit and stay in shape! Open class.
Venue:
Newhampton Arts Centre, Dunkley St, Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton WV1 4AN
Time:
7.30pm – 8.30pm
Tickets:
£6.50 per person per class. Pay at class.
Further Information:
www.ozonepr.com
07957 338 643
THIS EVENT WILL THEN TAKE PLACE EVERY MONDAY UNTIL EASTER (term time only)!
· Exhibition by John Garghan – You Will Never Look At Them In The Same Way Again
19 January to 7 March 2009
Artwork that captures the disturbance to surfaces of burnt out cars, transforming the image into a Beautiful Landscape.
Venue:
Solihull Arts Complex, Touchwood
Time:
Library opening times 9am – 8pm mon to fri
Tickets:
Free admission
Further Information:
www.johngarghan.blogspot.com
07968 703 402
Wednesday, 21 January, 2009
· Sohan Kailey – Bhangra Dance Classes
Learn traditional and freestyle Bhangra dance movements. A great way to keep fit and stay in shape! Open class.
Venue:
The Dance Workshop, 132 Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8EE
Time:
7.30pm – 8.30pm
Tickets:
£6.50 per person per class. Pay at class.
Further Information:
www.ozonepr.com
07957 338 643
THIS EVENT WILL THEN TAKE PLACE EVERY WEDNESDAY UNTIL EASTER.
· Sampad & CBSO – New Light
Music composed and performed by the Healthy Living Lunch Club along with collaborative performances from CBSO and sampad musicians
Venue:
All Saints Church, Kings Heath, Birmingham
Time:
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Tickets:
FREE
Further Information:
www.sampad.org.uk
0121 452 8899
Thursday, January 22, 2009
· Bohemian Jukebox In The City – Alex Harmon, Nev Hawkins, Ben Calvert, Luke Olly.
Live Post-folk, Anti-Folk and Alt-Acoustic happenings with drinks from Sebor Absinth!
Venue:
The Victoria, Birmingham
Time:
8:30pm – 12am
Tickets:
£4/£3 Students and Unwaged, please pay On The Door
Further Information:
Myspace.com/bohemianjukebox
07957 45 15 18
Friday, January 23, 2009
· The New Art Gallery Walsall – Re-expoasia: Realities of Presence, Remains of Memory
23 January – 1 February 2009
Local people have submitted photographs in order to create a visual representation of people’s lives, experiences, journeys, adventures and stories from throughout Asia.
Venue:
The New Art Gallery Walsall
Time:
10am – 5pm
Tickets:
Free
Further Information:
www.artatwalsall.org.uk
01922 65 4404
Saturday, January 24, 2009
· Ex Cathedra – Faith in the City
Choral performance. Programme includes Bernstein Chichester Psalms, MacMillan Mass and Barber Agnus Dei.
Venue:
Town Hall Birmingham
Time:
19.30 – 21.30 approx
Tickets:
£30(£27.50) £23.50(£21)/£15(£13)/£8.50(£7) available from www.thsh.co.uk 0121 780 3333
Further Information:
www.ex-cathedra.org
0121 200 1511
Monday, January 26, 2009
· Oya batucada – Take me to Brazil ! -6
Anyone can learn to play and perform Brazilian Percussion with Oya batucada. All instruments supplied, beginners welcome.
Venue:
The Hare and Hounds, Kings Heath
Time:
7.45 pm – 10:00 PM
Tickets:
£7 or £36 for 6 workshops. Pay On the door
Further Information:
www.myspace.com/oyabatucada
07504 263 039
· Sohan Kailey – Bhangra Dance Classes
Learn traditional and freestyle Bhangra dance movements. A great way to keep fit and stay in shape! Open class.
Venue:
Newhampton Arts Centre, Dunkley St, Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton WV1 4AN
Time:
7.30pm – 8.30pm
Tickets:
£6.50 per person per class. Pay at class
Further Information:
www.ozonepr.com
07957 338 643
THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE EVERY MONDAY FROM 19TH JAN UNTIL EASTER (term time only)!
Wednesday , January 28, 2009
· L.I.M.E. Ladies in music and entertainment
An evening of musical entertainment. Evening begins with a meal and socialising, then local artists perform original material.
Venue:
The O Bar, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2DS
Time:
7.30pm – 10.30pm
Tickets:
£8 – entry, food and drink; £5 – entry only available from Website: www.myspace.com/yelitzauk Or: Pay on the door
Further Information:
www.myspace.com/yelitzauk
07773 115 150
· Sohan Kailey – Bhangra Dance Classes
Learn traditional and freestyle Bhangra dance movements. A great way to keep fit and stay in shape! Open class.
Venue:
The Dance Workshop, 132 Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8EE
Time:
7.30pm – 8.30pm
Tickets:
£6.50 per person per class. Pay at class
Further Information:
www.ozonepr.com
07957 338 643
THIS EVENT TAKEs PLACE EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 21ST JAN UNTIL EASTER.
Friday, January 30, 2009
· Kates Hill Press – Save St John’s Show
Charity variety night
Venue:
The Quality Hotel (Ward Arms), Dudley
Time:
7.30pm – Late
Tickets:
£2.50 payable on the door, or from kates hill press or Louise Stokes
Further Information:
www.kateshillpress.co.uk
07815426606
Saturday, January 31, 2009
· Sampad – Dancing The Ramayana (includes workshops)
Jaymini Parmar will bring to life scenes from The Ramayana followed by Kathak dance workshops.
Venue:
The Herbert Art Gallery, Coventry
Time:
12:00noon – 3:30pm
Tickets:
FREE Booking is essential available from 024 7683 2386
Further Information:
www.theherbert.org
024 7683 2386
January onwards
· Particle article – Exhibition of work
Permanent exhibition of particle articles sculptures of winged creatures made from recycled materials.
Venue:
Marcus Gallery, Birmingham
Time:
Daily except sun
Tickets:
free available from www.particlearticle.co.uk
Further Information:
0121 4420620
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