Archive for June 4th, 2009
ArtsFest Interns 09 – presents:
- Stephanie West
Hi everyone,
I’m Stephanie a newly appointed ArsFest summer intern. This is my first EVER blog entry (just thought I’d better pre warn you, although don’t let that put you off- so please still read on!)
Once I get the hang of Blog’in I’ll be keeping you all updated on the various goings on – in the run up to what I believe is going to be the BEST weekend ever!!! (yes you may be right, and I possibly don’t get out enough!) But seriously I’m soooooooo excited – with the wealth of culture and arts in the West Midlands – it’s going to be fantastic!
So a little bit about myself – I’m currently studying at the University of Birmingham, in my second year now – just finished exams, so please all cross your fingers + even toes, they were you could say a little hard! So I’ve been in Birmingham now for two years – and I absolutely love it!!! Coming from the slightly less known city of Durham – woo, I just love that Birmingham is so BIG and vibrant, and I even have to admit I am quite the fan of the accent to!
I’ve just started my internship this week, joining the mass of commuters into the city centre – on Monday I thought I was on some London tube, being squished into this ridiculously warm carriage. I feel quite the intern/ business woman – dressing all smartly clutching my notepad and pens. So work wise my duties have involved so far: answering the phones – so if you’ve been lucky enough to speak to me – “hello there”, checking e-mails, posting on here your events taking place this month, and even making the odd cup of tea – although I fail slightly on the domesticated front. The plan is that my internship here is going to give me an insight into the mass of work that goes into running an event such as ArstsFest, whilst providing me with invaluable transferable skills, and also the opportunity to meet and correspond with some lovely people such as yourselves.
So yeah that’s me, congratulations if you’ve managed to get this far through my post – as I’ve just realised how much I’ve written – woops! I’m sure I’ll be posting another blog soon…
Stephanie
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ArtsFest Artists Events during June
Tuesday 2nd June 2009
- Sustained Theatre Regional Hub – Sustained Theatre Regional Hub – West Midlands
Sustained Theatre is a network and a call to action for all artists to lobby for positive change.
Venue:
The Drum 144 Potters Lane Aston Birmingham B6 4UU
Time:
7.00pm – 10.00pm
Tickets:
Admission Free
Further Information:
0121 333 2444. This event occurs on the first Tuesday of each month until Tuesday 1 Sept.
Wednesday 3rd June 2009
- The Drum and Retro Film Biz in association with BASS 09 Festival – Democracy in Dakar
African Underground: Democracy in Dakar is a groundbreaking documentary film about hip hop youth and politics in Dakar, Senegal.
Venue:
The Drum, 144 Potters Lane Aston, Birmingham, B6 4UU
Time:
7.00pm
Tickets:
£4 (£3) The Drum Box Office 0121 333 2444
Online www.the-drum.org.uk
Further Information:
0121 333 2444
Thursday 4th June 2009
- The New Art Gallery Walsall – Food Glorious Food
If you love food and art, then you cannot miss this free event. Participate, taste and experience glorious food throughout the gallery.
Venue:
The New Art Gallery Walsall
Time:
From 6pm until 9pm
Tickets:
Free entry
Further Information:
www.thenewartgallerywalsall.co.uk
01922 654400
Friday 5th June 2009
- Upfront Café & The Drum – Comedy Summer Series
More international laughs as Def Comedy Jam star Wil flies in from Brooklyn to rip the roof off The Drum.
Venue:
The Drum, 144 Potters Lane, Aston, Birmingham B6 4UU
Time:
Doors open 7pm
Tickets:
£12 (£10), £15 on the door, The Drum Box Office 0121 333 2444 or Online www.the-drum.org.uk
Further Information:
0121 333 2444
- Manveer Singh – The World of Manveer Singh
Tonight Manveer will discuss his career as a musician, the intensive musical study and his deteriorating eyesight.
Venue:
Old Joint Stock Pub & Theatre
Time:
7.30pm
Tickets:
£8, £5 con
Further Information:
http://www.oldjointstocktheatre.co.uk/rte.asp?id=127
0121 200 0946
Saturday 6th June 2009
- City of Birmingham Choir – Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius
Conducted by Adrian Lucas, Elgar’s moving and dramatic score will be performed in the majestic setting of Worcester Cathedral.
Venue:
Worcester Cathedral
Time:
7.30pm
Tickets:
£10, £15, £20, £25 from Worcester Live Box Office 01905 611427
Further Information:
Sunday 7th June 2009
- Demonstration – David Brammeld RBSA
David will be demonstrating his techniques using pastels and his strategies for developing colour relationships. Free – no need to book.
Venue:
RBSA Gallery, Gallery 1
Time:
2.00pm – 4.00pm
Tickets:
Free
Further information:
0121 236 4353
Monday 8th June – Saturday 4th July
- Craft Gallery wall exhibition – Maggie Kitching, RBSA
Prints: portraits, people, past and present.
Venue:
RBSA Gallery, Craft Gallery wall
Time:
Usual opening hours
Tickets:
Free
Further information:
0121 236 4353
Thursday 11th June 2009
- The Drum – Pieces: Unity Through Comedy
The newest comedy sketch show to come out of Nottingham Playhouse. Giving you the real deal with new comedy characters.
Venue:
The Drum, 144 Potters Lane, Aston, Birmingham, B6 4UU
Time:
From 7.30pm
Tickets:
£8 (£5) The Drum Box Office 0121 333 2444 Online www.the-drum.org.uk
Further Information:
0121 333 2444
Saturday 13th June 2009
- RBSA in partnership with British Silver week and Birmingham Assay Office – Meet the Silversmiths –
An insight into the diversity of texture in contemporary silverware
Venue:
RBSA Gallery
Time:
11.00am –1.00pm
2.00pm – 4.00pm
Tickets:
Free
Further Information:
0121 236 4353
Saturday 13th June & Sunday 14th June 2009
- Matribhoomi Theatre Company – Paiseyan Di Hera Pheri
A humorously mad story of a family and its race to get Daka Thukur’s inheritance money. Performed in Punjabi
Venue:
The Drum, 144 Potters Lane, Aston Birmingham B6 4UU
Time:
From 7.30pm
Tickets:
£8 (£6), Family Ticket £24 The Drum Box Office 0121 333 2444 or www.the-drum.org.uk
Further Information:
0121 333 2444
- Sampad/mac – Amplifying The Map
Thinking about entering your work into sampad’s international writing competition? A free workshop led by writers.
Venue:
Birmingham Nature Centre
Time:
10.30am – 1pm
Tickets:
Free
Further Information:
http://www.sampad.org.uk/whatson.php?id=1190
0121 452 8875
Monday 15th June 2009
- Nicola Goff-the-Goth – Mirth On Mondays Comedy Club
Nicola goes comedy
Venue:
Manchester
Time:
8.00pm – Late
Tickets:
Available on the door – £5.00
Further Information:
07815426606
Monday 15th June – Saturday 8th August
- Lenora Minto, RBSA – Craftwork in the café exhibition
Kiln cast glass incorporating text.
Venue:
RBSA Gallery, Craftwork in the café space
Time:
Usual opening hours
Tickets:
Free
Further Information:
0121 236 4353
Saturday 20th June 2009
- Warwickshire Symphony Orchestra: From the New World
Ruth Palmer performs Britten Violin Concerto . WSO under Guy Woolfenden plays Gershwin American in Paris & Dvořák New World Symphony
Venue:
Levi Fox Hall, Stratford-upon-Avon
Time:
7.30pm – 9.30pm
Tickets:
£12 [£5 children, students & unemployed] for tickets contact boxoffice@wso.org.uk or 01926 850385
Further Information:
- Shin Parwana – The Burman Legacy
The immortal melodies of the legendary SD & RD Burman will tonight be brought to you by Shin Parwana.
Venue:
Crescent Theatre
Time:
7.30pm
Tickets:
£15, £12 concs
Further Information:
http://www.sampad.org.uk/whatson.php?id=1191
0121 643 5858
- Penn Guitar Duo: Classical Guitar Concert
Falla, Granados, Elgar, Mozart, Williams (Schindlers List) Kreisler. Plus Latin and Jazz. Price inc wine and a nibble. Nice!
Venue:
St Barts Church Church Hill Penn Wolverhampton WV4 5JB
Time:
7.30pm – 9.30pm
Tickets:
£6.50 Adults, £3.50 Children available on the door
Further Information:
07931 748801
- Aston Hall and The Drum – Aston Heritage Day
Visit amazing places within the Aston area. From workshops to performances, there will be so much to see and do!
Venue:
The Drum, 144 Potters Lane, Aston, Birmingham B6 4UU
Time:
11.30am – 4.00pm
Tickets:
Admission Free
Further Information:
0121 333 2444
- Bloco Louco – Knowle Festival
Bloco Louco samba band play Rio’s beats and bring out the sunshine at the Knowle Park Festival
Venue:
Knowle Park
Time:
12.00 – 13.00
Tickets:
£3, available at the gate
Further Information:
www.knowleparkfestival.co.uk
info@blocolouco.com
Sunday 21st June 2009
- Wrote under, The Sunday xpress
Music comedy poetry storytelling experimental. Free entry, open mic, all welcome
Venue:
The Adam and Eve Digbeth
Time:
4pm – late
Tickets:
Free entry
Further Information:
www.worpress.com/wroteunder
The Sunday xpress event falls on every Third Sunday of each month.
Sunday 21st June 2009
- Caroline Ali, RBSA – Demonstration
Caroline reveals how she creates her detailed drawings and paintings of insects and wild life. Free – no need to book.
Venue:
RBSA Gallery
Time:
2.00pm – 4.00pm
Tickets:
Free
Further Information:
0121 236 4353
Monday 22nd June – 18th July 2009
- John Wood, RBSA – Café wall exhibition
Whisper, whisper, shredding sounds, an angel squawk and a magic apple – new and strange imaginings .
Venue:
RBSA Gallery, Café wall
Time:
Usual opening hours
Tickets:
Free
Further Information:
0121 236 4353
Wednesday 24 June 2009
· Handsworth Library – Handsworth Search for a Star Grand Final
Grand final of the talent competition for solo singers and rappers aged 16 and over
Venue:
Library Theatre, Paradise Place, Birmingham B3 3HQ
Time:
7.30pm to 10.00pm
Tickets:
Free – From Handsworth Library
Further information:
www.birmingham.gov.uk/handsworthsfas
0121 303 9846
Saturday 27th June 2009
- The Birmingham Bassoon Choir at The Bournville Village Festival
An annual event, with the traditional Crowning of the Festival Queen, sideshows, funfair and fireworks, finale.
Venue:
Cadbury recreation grounds, Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham
Time:
Gates open at 2.00pm – 11.30pm
Tickets:
Price of tickets to be confirmed Tickets are available from Bournville Village Council
- The Drum and Classical & Visions – Freddie McGegor & Special Guest
Freddie McGregor is a classic reggae entertainer; his smooth voice spanned decades with its warm sound and effortless vibrato.
Venue:
The Drum, 144 Potters Lane, Aston, Birmingham, B6 4UU
Time:
From 9pm
Tickets:
£20 advance, MOTD The Drum Box Office 0121 333 2444 Online www.the-drum.org.uk
Further Information:
0121 333 2444
- Birmingham Bach Choir – Concert “Voicing the Spirit”
The Birmingham Bach Choir presents a selection of religious masterpieces by European composers from Monteverdi to Rachmaninov.
Venue:
St Chad’s Cathedral, Birmingham
Time:
19:30h – 21:30h
Tickets:
£12 (£10 concessions) Birmingham Central Library, Birmingham Box Office Website and Birmingham Ticketshop and Tourism Centre
Further Information:
Http://www.birmingham.bachchoir.com
01827 899954
Monday 29th June to Friday 4th September 2009
- RBSA Gallery – Summer School
After last years successful Summer School an enlarged programme is offered. See website for full details
Venue:
RBSA Gallery, Gallery 1
Time:
Usual opening hours
Tickets:
Between £34 and £195
Further information:
See website for details and outlines www.rbsa.org.uk
0121 236 4353
Monday 29th June to Saturday11th July 2009
- David White, RBSA and Viv Astling – ‘Shaping Nature’ exhibition
Exciting and contrasting responses to nature and its forms in drawings, prints, paintings and stone sculptures.
Venue:
RBSA Gallery, Gallery 2
Time:
Usual opening hours
Tickets:
Free
Further Information:
0121 236 4353
Monday 29th June 2009
- Magenta – Moseley Festival 2009
Spend an evening learning to sing a brand new arrangement with Magenta, a female close-harmony choir extraordinaire
Venue:
Moseley CDT, next to the Post Office, first floor
Time:
7.30pm to 9.30 pm
Ticket:
£2.00 – Tickets can be purchased on the door
Further Information
0121 449 0585 – Liz Reeve (Choir Manager)
Tuesday 30th June 2009 & Wednesday 1 July 2009
- Renaissance One and The Drum – 1968: The Year That Never Ended
Prolific spoken word artist Adisa, explores one of the most profound years, 1968, and its relationship with the present.
Venue:
The Drum, 144 Potters Lane, Birmingham, B6 4UU
Time:
From 1.15pm
Tickets:
£5, £3.50 for schools The Drum Box Office 0121 333 2444 Online www.the-drum.org.uk
Further Information:
0121 333 2444
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