at Stechford Cascades on July the 6th 7-10pm. £1 entry.

The average person does not get to experience sound art as it is generally reserved for a niche audience in a gallery. Wet Sounds makes sound art accessible to the public through a unique listening experience. As part of the normal public pool admission, the audience floats or dives through water immersed in sound that is clear, detailed and intimate.

Wet Sounds is a mobile gallery for sound art, it is curated by Joel Cahen each year from work submitted by artists worldwide. The work is exhibited at swimming pools nationwide and internationally. This year, Wet Sounds will tour 14 cities in the UK and takes part in Create 09 as part of the 2012 Cultural Olympiad, Cardiff Festival, Camberwell Art Festival and Heeley Pool Centenary Events.

Visit URL:www.newtoy.org/wetsounds.html for more details.

Wednesday 1^st July 2009

·   FebruaryMarch – 102.5

Bridge FM- The Mark Lungley Show

Mike “FebruaryMarch” Dodd is playing live on the Marc Lungley show 9-11pm on 102.5 Bridge FM.

Venue:

Wherever your radio is (102.5 Bridge FM)

Time:

21:00:00 – 23:00:00

Tickets:

N/A

Further Information:

www.myspace.com/februarymarch

http://www.thebridgeradio.net

0798 100 4502

Thursday 2^nd July 2009

·   The Drum – Tongue-Tied

Tongue-Tied is an emotionally compelling comedy drama about cultural-identity, heritage and what happens when ‘Daddy’s Little Girl’ grows up.

Venue:

The Drum, 144 Potters Lane, Aston Birmingham B6 4UU

Time:

From 7.30pm

Tickets:

£5 (£3) The Drum Box Office 0121 333 2444 Online www.the-drum.org.uk

Further Information:

www.the-drum.org.uk

0121 333 2444

• FebruaryMarch – Island Bar Open Mic

Top acoustic music at The Island Bar, open mic night hosted by Mike Dodd (FebruaryMarch).

Venue:

The Island Bar, Birmingham

Time:

8pm – 11pm

Tickets:

Free - On the door

Further Information:

www.myspace.com/februarymarch

www.myspace.com/acousticloungebirmingham

0798 100 4502

Friday 3rd July 2009

• Upfront Café – Comedy Summer Series

A heavyweight international bill featuring MTV Bas star Kojo alongside Cincinnati’s Dante Carter. John Simmit represents for the home crowd.

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 Online www.the-drum.org.uk

Further Information:

www.the-drum.org.uk

0121 333 2444

• Marva – Rush Hour Blues, Marva

Marva perform as part of The Rush Hour Blues season in the relaxing atmosphere of Symphony Halls Level 3 bar.

Venue:

Symphony Halls Level 3 bar

Time:

5.30pm

Tickets:

Free

Further Information:

0121 780 3333

Saturday 4^th July 2009

• Café Masti – Paul Chowdhry: Back by Demand

Revolutionary underground comedian Paul Chowdhry performs a full show with brand new material and unscripted improvisations.

Venue:

The Drum, 144 Potters Lane, Aston, Birmingham B6 4UU

Time:

Doors open 8pm

Tickets:

£10 (£8), £15 on the door The Drum Box Office 0121 333 2444 Online www.the-drum.org.uk

Further Information:

www.the-drm.org.uk

0121 333 2444 

Saturday 4^th July & Sunday 5^th July 2009

• MDCC Theatre Company – Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare

Outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s sparkling comedy. Bring your own seating and refreshments!

Venue:

Avoncroft Museum, Bromsgrove B60 4JR

Time:

6.30pm – 9.00pm

Tickets:

£5 in advance, £7 on the door

Available from Avoncroft Museum

Further Information:

01527 831363

Sunday 5^th July 2009

• RBSA Gallery  – Meet the Artists – David White, RBSA and Viv Astling

David discusses his abstract prints , drawings and paintings. Viv talks about his stone sculpture inspired by found natural forms.

Venue:

RBSA Gallery

Time:

2.00pm – 4.00pm

Tickets:

Free

Further information:

www.rbsa.org.uk

0121 236 4353

Sunday 5^th July 2009

• ABS* LATIN PROMOTIONS – 17TH LATIN AMERICAN FESTIVAL

A full day of dance, music, food, stalls of handicrafts and drinks.  Authentic latin entertainment for the family, join the Bachata/Merengue Workshop Dance . Have a unforgettable day full of fun, sunshine and plenty of amigos!!

Venue:

VICTORIA SQUARE, BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE

Time:

11.00 AM – 7.00 PM

Tickets:

FREE EVENT

Further Information:

WWW.ABSLATIN.CO.UK

0121 449 3090/0775 800 5056

Monday 6^th  July – Saturday 1^st  August

• Design Space – Design Space

A showcase of new jewellery and silver by designer makers working in the Jewellery Quarter.

Venue:

RBSA Gallery, Craft Gallery

Time:

Usual opening hours

Tickets:

Free

Further information:

www.rbsa.org.uk

0121 236 4353

Monday 6^th July – Friday 28th August

Artist Talk: Wednesday 8 July, 7pm

• British Asian Musicians By Jaskirt Dhaliwal

Venue:

The Drum

Time:

6pm – 10pm, daily

Tickets:

Admission Free

Further Information

www.the-drum.org.uk

0121 333 2444

Friday 10^th July 2009

•  Harborne Orchestra: Orchestral Concert- Summer Concert

A celebration of Summer, musical performance concert.

Venue:

St. Mary’s Church, Bearwood.

Time:

7.30pm – 9.30pm

Tickets:

£4.00 adults, (£2.00 concessions) On The Door

Further Information:

www.harborneorchestra.com

• Midlands Palestinian Community Association in partnership with The Drum presents: Hallo Jerusalem, Capital of Arab Culture 2009

Birmingham celebrates the choice of Jerusalem as Capital of Arab Culture 2009 with an evening of cultural solidarity.

Venue:

The Drum

Time:

From 7.30pm

Tickets:

£9 (£6) 0121 333 2444 / www.the-drum.org.uk

Further Information:

0121 333 2444 /

www.the-drum.org.uk

• BATTLE FOR PRAGUE LIVE AT THE ACTRESS AND BISHOP.

ALT-COUNTRY ROCKERS BATTLE FOR PRAGUE PLAY LIVE AT THE ACTRESS AND BISHOP FOR ALL TO ENJOY.

Venue:

THE ACTRESS AND BISHOP, BIRMINGHAM

Time:

8.30PM – 11.30PM    

Tickets:

£5 CONTACT THE BAND @ WWW.BATTLEFORPRAGUE.COM FOR ADVANCE TICKETS

Further Information:

WWW.BATTLEFORPRAGUE.COM        

07815183816

Saturday 11th July 2009

• Bournville Young Singers with Guests, Alcester Male Voice Choir – Summer Concert

Individual and combined items in a variety of choral styles from both these exciting Choirs

Venue:

Church of St Mary Magdalene, Tanworth in Arden

Time:

From 7.00pm

Tickets:

Retiring collection

Further Information:

0121 458 2331

• MDCC Theatre Company – Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare

Outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s sparkling comedy. Bring your own seating and refreshments!

Venue:

Stowe House, Lichfield

Time:

2 pm prompt – 4.30 pm

Tickets:

£8 in advance, £10 on the door

Available from Garrick Theatre, Lichfield

Further Information:

01543 412121

• The Father Teds

The Father Teds appearing live at The Barn in Witton

Venue:

The Barn – Witton, Birmingham

Time:

From 8.45pm

Tickets:

£8.50 www.thebarnbirmingham.co.uk

Further Information:

www.thefatherteds.co.uk

0121 356 5706

Sunday 12^th July 2009

• H.Y.P.A (Halesowen Youth Performing Arts)

A dance performance that presents performers of all ages dancing a variety of different dance styles. A dynamic, energetic and creative display.

Venue:

Brierley Hill Civic Hall

Time:

4.30pm – 7.00pm

Tickets:

£7.00 Adults / £5.50 concessions from Hayley on 07787555744

Further Information:

www.hypa-dance.webs.com

• MDCC Theatre Company – Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare

Outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s sparkling comedy. Bring your own seating and refreshments!

Venue:

Stowe House, Lichfield

Time:

2 pm prompt – 4.30 pm

Tickets:

£8 in advance, £10 on the door

Available from Garrick Theatre, Lichfield

Further Information:

01543 412121

Monday 13^th  – Saturday 25^th  July 2009

• Birmingham Watercolour Society – Birmingham Watercolour Society exhibition

The Birmingham Watercolour Society returns to the RBSA Gallery for its Summer exhibition. Exhibitors include Shanghai painter Chen Xidan.

Venue:

RBSA Gallery, Gallery 2

Time:

Usual opening hours

Tickets:

Free

Further Information:

www.rbsa.org.uk

0121 236 4353

Wednesday 15^th July

• Sonia Sabri – Parallels

In this sumptuous 2 part programme, Sonia reveals 2 parallel aspects of Kathak, spanning from classical to contemporary solos.

Venue:

The Drum

Time:

From 7.30pm

Tickets:

£8, £6

Further Information:

http://www.sampad.org.uk/whatson.php?id=1192

0121 333 2444

Wednesday 15^th July & Thursday 16^th July

• MDCC Theatre Company – Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare

Outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s sparkling comedy. Bring your own seating and refreshments!

Venue:

Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3TR

Time:

7.45 pm – 10.30 pm

Tickets:

£9 in advance, £10 on the day of the performance

Available from Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Further Information:

0121 454 1860

Friday 17^th July 2009

• Retro Promotions – ‘70’s Versus 80’s’

Fantastic 70’s/80’s fully themed party! Bands ‘7Tees’ versus ‘Kick up the Eighties!’ with DJ, memorabilia stall, UV décor, ballroom venue

Venue:

Kingfisher Hotel, Wall Heath, Nr. Stourbridge

Time:

7.30pm – 2am

Tickets:

£10 in advance £12 on the door of Kingfisher Hotel

Further Information:

www.retropromotions.com

0121 477 7221

Saturday 18^th July 2009

• Brian Dakin, Lozz Hipkiss – The Omma n Chain

Story telling, poetry, spoken word, music song and comedy

Venue:

Dudley Golf Club

Time:

8pm – Late

Tickets:

£7 on the door

Further Information:

07815426606

• Claret – Charity Event

Providing Music for The elderly and Disabled Event 10-4pm Free admission. Organised by local charity

Venue:

At Northycote Farm,, Legg Lane Wolverhampton

Time:

10am – 4pm

Tickets:

Free

Further Information:

0121 354 4234

Sunday 19th July 2009

• Royal Shakespeare Company – RSC Open Day

With creative workshops, fascinating displays and thought provoking debate, there’s something for everyone and lots to do for free.

Venue:

The Courtyard Theatre and other surrounding venues

Time:

10am – 7.15pm

Tickets:

From £5 www.rsc.org.uk or call 0844 800 1114

Further Information:

www.rsc.org.uk/openday

0844 800 1114

Monday 20^th  July – Friday 11^th  September 2009

• RBSA selected designer makers – ‘Culture Shock’  Craft Gallery exhibition

Migration and historic resettlement, that individuals and communities have long experienced, will be explored.

Venue:

RBSA Gallery, Craft Gallery

Time:

Usual opening hours

Tickets:

Free

Further Information:

www.rbsa.org.uk

0121 236 4353

Monday 20^th  July – Tuesday 15^th  August 2009

• Patricia Ferguson – Café wall exhibition

A solo show from an RBSA Prize winner.

Venue:

RBSA Gallery, Café wall

Time:

Usual opening hours

Tickets:

Free

Further Information:

www.rbsa.org.uk

0121 236 4353

Tuesday 21^st July 2009

·   FebruaryMarch – Acoustic Brew UK

Top acoustic music at The Island Bar, five acts including FebruaryMarch.

Venue:

The Island Bar, Birmingham

Time:

8pm – 11pm

Tickets:

FREE – On the door

Further Information:

www.myspace.com/acousticbrewuk

0798 100 4502

Wednesday 22^nd  July & Thursday 23^rd July 2009

• MDCC Theatre Company – Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare

Outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s sparkling comedy. Bring your own seating and refreshments!

Venue:

Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3TR

Time:

7.45 pm – 10.30 pm

Tickets:

£9 in advance, £10 on the day of the performance

Available from Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Further Information:

0121 454 1860

Tuesday 28^th July 2009

·   FebruaryMarch – Acoustic Lounge Lizard

Night of acoustic music featuring a 40min set by FebruaryMarch playing acoustic guitar and piano numbers.

Venue:

The Yardbird

Time:

7-00pm – 11-00pm

Tickets:

FREE

Further Information:

www.myspace.com/februarymarch

0798 100 4502

Thursday 29^th  July to Saturday 5^th  September 2009

• Open to all ceramicists – RBSA ‘Open’ ceramics exhibition

The first RBSA ‘Open’ concentrating exclusively on ceramics. Work could be experimental as well as traditional.

Venue:

RBSA Gallery, Gallery 2

Time:

Usual opening hours

Tickets:

Free

Further Information

www.rbsa.org.uk

0121 236 4353

Second week into my internship with ArtsFest and what a hectic week it’s been…

• We’ve been frantically programming the festivals many venues and stages and hope to start letting you know the festival’s line up soon!!!

• We’ve been sending out numerous facebook and myspace friend requests to our 09 applicants. (Make sure you check out our pages and if you’re not already our friend Add Us!)

• We’ve also collated lots of feedback from last years festival to see how you believe we can make this years festival even BIGGER and better!

So lets see what this week brings…

Stephanie

Make sure you have Saturday the 4^th of July in your diary as the Jewellery Quarter Festival. We will be there along with two fantastic choirs both performing at ArtsFest this year. So why not join us as we trailblaze the ArtsFest event and celebrate Birmingham’s gem!

Celebrating Birmingham’s Gem – Saturday 4^th July, 10:30am – 4:00pm

Come along to the Jewellery Quarter Festival on Saturday 4^th July to celebrate the legacy of Matthew Boulton and discover Birmingham’s Gem.  With activities and live music for all the family throughout the day including: -

• Jewellers’ Market in St Paul’s Square with guest appearance from ‘Matthew Boulton’!

• Smooth Radio sponsored ‘Matthew Boulton’ themed Treasure Hunt.  Win £1000!

• Museum and Gallery Events

• 24 ‘Carrot’ Farmers’ Market at the Big Peg, Warstone Lane

• Live Music from Jazz to Classical

• Free hourly Vintage Bus service from the City Centre and around the Quarter

For more information call 0121 604 7700 or visit www.jewelleryquarter.net

-         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

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:

www.the-drum.org.uk

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:

www.the-drum.org.uk

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:

www.the-drum.org.uk

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 6^th 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:

www.citychoir.org.uk

Sunday 7^th  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:

www.rbsa.org.uk

0121 236 4353

Monday 8^th  June – Saturday 4^th  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:

www.rbsa.org.uk

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:

www.the-drum.org.uk

0121 333 2444

Saturday 13^th  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:

www.rbsa.org.uk

0121 236 4353

Saturday 13^th 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:

www.the-drum.org.uk

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 15^th 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 15^th June – Saturday 8^th  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:

www.rbsa.org.uk

0121 236 4353

Saturday 20^th 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:

www.wso.org.uk

• 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:

www.pennguitarduo.co.uk

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:

www.the-drum.org.uk

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 21^st 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 21^st  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:

www.rbsa.org.uk

0121 236 4353

Monday 22^nd  June – 18^th  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:

www.rbsa.org.uk

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 27^th 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:

www.the-drum.org.uk

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 29^th  June to Friday 4^th  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 29^th  June to Saturday11^th  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:

www.rbsa.org.uk

0121 236 4353

Monday 29^th 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

www.magentacloseharmony.com

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:

www.the-drum.org.uk

0121 333 2444

Monday 24 May 2009

• ABS* LATIN PROMOTIONS: SPRING BANK HOLIDAY SALSA PARTY SPECIAL

A truly latin party with truly latin people.  !

Profits will go towards the Latin American Festival, Birmingham  much needed fund.

Venue:

THE LIVING ROOM BROAD ST. BIRMINGHAM

Time:

7.00pm – 2.00am

Tickets:

£5.00 at the door

Further Information:

www.abslatin.co.uk

Saturday 30^th May

• Harborne Orchestra wind Quintet: The Joy of Spring

A charity event supporting visually impaired and disabled people, providing services that reflect their wants and needs.

Venue:

St Faith & St Laurence Church, Harborne

Time:

7.30pm

Tickets:

£8.00 (£6.00 concessions) from Focus Birmingham Vicky 0121 478 5229

Further Information:

www.birminghamfocus.org.uk or contact Vicky on 0121 478 5229

•  The Valuable Fools: Starving Dogs + The Valuable Fools

Original melodic pop and rock band The Valuable Fools supports rockers Starving Dogs.

Venue:

The Roadhouse, Lifford Lane, Stirchley

Time:

8pm – 11.30pm

Tickets:

£5 available from The Roadhouse 0121 459 5660

Further Information:

www.myspace.com/thevaluablefools

Saturday 6^th 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:

www.citychoir.org.uk

Saturday 13^th June 2009

•  Harborne Orchestra, Charity Event

A wide range of music. And a B.B.Q and a Bar.

Venue:

Newman University College, Genners Lane, Bartley Green, B32 3NT

Time:

3.30pm – Late evening

Tickets:

Price of tickets to be confirmed

Further Information:

0121 476 1181 The University College

Saturday 20^th 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:

www.wso.org.uk

Sunday 21^st 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.

Saturday 27^th 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

Steve Turner of UK Fine Arts was part of the team that brought The Birmingham Art Fair to Gas Hall in the City Centre last September and who worked closely with ArtsFest to bring fantastic artists including the world famous micro sculptor to ArtsFest 08.   

Steve has now introduced an exclusive Fine Art Warehouse in the prestigious jewellery quarter District in Birmingham where art lovers will be able to browse sculpture and paintings at their leisure in this exclusive development.

Viewing is by ‘appointment only’ (however the venue will be open to drop in all weekend for ArtsFest 2009 11th-13th September)

There will be work on display by international artist such as Tony Evans, Willard Wigan MBE  (the world-famous micro-sculptor) Stanley Kerr, Kieran Crowder, Len Gifford and many more

 If you would like to make an appointment to view the art work please contact

Stephen Turner on info@ukfinearts.com  or www.ukfinearts.com

 ALL ART WORK IS FOR SALE