ArtsFest Recommends July - December 2011
Hello! ArtsFest Recommends is a listing of concerts, gigs, events, exhibitions and workshops that ArtsFest artists are involved in over the upcoming months.
Please see below a listing of events between July – December.
Please note that ArtsFest is advertising these events on behalf of our artists and is not involved in the organisation of these events. ArtsFest accepts no responsibility for these events or any changes or cancellations.
We hope that you enjoy all of the events that you go and see.
ArtsFest
JULY
July 1st
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra: ‘Puttin’ on the Ritz’
7.30pm
Symphony Hall, Birmingham, B1 2EA
Ticket prices: £9.50-£39.50
Contact: 0121 616 6500
Links: cbso=
Description: Pick yourself up and dust yourself off at the end of the week, and indulge in an evening of great music from the golden age of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Conductor John Wilson has a real passion for these songs, and it’s easy to see why, with hit after hit by George and Ira Gershwin, Irving Berlin and Jerome Kern – brought to you by star vocalists Kim Criswell and Gary Williams. Top hat, white tie and tails are optional, but expect smooth glamour and tuneful exuberance perfect for an uplifting summer’s night. That’s entertainment!
Leo Turner
1:10pm
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Chamberlain Square, B3 3DH
Ticket Prices: FREE Entry
Description: Works by Villa Lobos, Maximo Pujol, Leo Brouwer, Frances Griffin and Leo Turner, Albeniz,Granados and Falla.
Celtic Art Exhibition Launch Night
5:00-6:30pm
BVSC, The Centre for Voluntary Action, 138 Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 6DR
Ticket Prices: N/A
Contact: 0121 643 4343
Description: An opportunity to meet the artists. Celtic Art is part of an unbroken tradition going back more than 2500 years. Knotwork is widely regarded as the main Celtic pattern form, it came after spirals, zoomorphic, key and step patterns. Inspiration comes from the decoration on ancient monuments and illuminated texts such as the Book of Kells. Paintings are by Carol Sheehy, Iris O’Brien, Dorothy McCord, Clon and Sybil Wheeler, Eleanor Fitzgerald, Stephen Green and his learning assistant Dawn Siviter. The Celtic Art Exhibition runs until September 5th 2011.
The Cohen Brothers at Droitwich Water Festival
8:00pm
Vines Park, Droitwich
Ticket Prices: N/A
Contact: Links: wychavon
July 2nd – October 30th
Herbert Art Gallery and Museum Presents ‘Take A Stroll Into History’
Coventry Heritage & Arts Trust, Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry, CV1 5QP
Ticket Prices: N/A
Contact: Rachel Heath – rachel.heath@theherbert.org or Links: theherbert
Description: The incredible BBC Walking with Beasts Exhibition is thundering into the Herbert for a summer of adventure and science. Meet some of the amazing pre-historic creatures featured in the TV series including a life-size Woolly Mammoth and a couple of sabre-tooth cats. You and your little beasts can even be transported back in time to roam the plains with these astounding animals. Pay on the day or save money in by booking in advance at www.theherbert.org
You can now follow the Herbert on Twitter with @the_herbert and become a fan of ours on Facebook to receive behind the scenes information on all exhibitions and events.
July 9th
The Cohen Brothers at West Fest
Malvern
Contact: Links: west-fest
Description: Entry charge & timeslot tbc.
July 10th
*RBSA Gallery: Family Friendly Workshops Present ‘The Wonders of Water’ *
2:00-4:00pm
Ticket Prices: N/A
Contact: Claire Spencer
Links: rsba
Description: Explore the underwater world and find out how to combine water and inks to design and decorate your own artistic fish design.
‘B City Collective’ Presents ‘Out The Box’ Single Music Video Shoot
1pm – 4pm
The Drum Arts Centre
Ticket Prices: RSVP only!
Contact: Chris Hytch Links: bcitycollective (see contact page).
Description: ‘B City Collective’ (a brand new project based in Birmingham UK) will be releasing their first single, ‘Out The Box’ in late Summer 2011 which will then be promoted via a video and press campaign, with the ultimate aim of storming the UK Top 40 singles charts. The single features Damien ‘Lil D Morgan, Shampers & Nadiine, Zara Sykes and Yaz Alexander.
‘B City Collective’ are ‘seeking extras’ of all ages for their main music video shoot:
Creative folk, artists, musician’s, member’s of the public, media and radio personalities, celebrities and charities working with young people / disadvantaged groups.
Check out their website above for full details of how to get involved!
“As well as offering local musicians a platform, the ‘B City Collective’ project supports worthy causes as all profits will go to one or more youth-oriented charities / non-profit organisations”.
July 16th
The Cohen Brothers at Upton Blues Festival
12 noon – 3pm
Little Upton Muggery, 58 Old Street, Upton-Upon-Severn, WR8 0HW
Contact: Links: pubsgalore
July 17th
The Cohen Brothers at Upton Blues Festival
4pm – Late
The White Lion
Contact: Links: whitelionhotel
July 21st
*Stage 2 Youth Theatre Presents ‘Our Day Out’ by Willy Russell *
7.30pm
The Crescent Theatre, Sheepcote Street, Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B16 8AE
Ticket Prices: £9
Contact: 07961018841 or 0121 643 5858 or info@stage2.org
Links: stage2 or Links: crescent-theatre
Description: Stage2 returns to the Crescent stage in July with Willy Russell’s hilarious yet poignant musical ‘Our Day Out’. When Mrs Kay’s ‘progress class’ are unleashed for a day’s coach trip to Conway Castle in Wales, it is an exuberant celebration of the joys and agonies of growing up and being footloose, fourteen and free from school – however the kids soon start to realise that they are the “comprehensive no-hopers” with a bleak future…
July 22nd
Stage 2 Youth Theatre Presents ‘Our Day Out’ by Willy Russell
7.30pm
The Crescent Theatre, Sheepcote Street, Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B16 8AE
Ticket Prices: £9
Contact: 07961018841 or 0121 643 5858 or info@stage2.org
Links: stage2 or Links: crescent-theatre
Description: Stage2 returns to the Crescent stage in July with Willy Russell’s hilarious yet poignant musical Our Day Out. When Mrs Kay’s ‘progress class’ are unleashed for a day’s coach trip to Conway Castle in Wales, it is an exuberant celebration of the joys and agonies of growing up and being footloose, fourteen and free from school – however the kids soon start to realise that they are the “comprehensive no-hopers” with a bleak future…
Herbert Art Gallery and Museum Presents ‘Adventure Into A Unknown Land’
Coventry Heritage & Arts Trust, Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry, CV1 5QP
Ticket Prices: N/A
Contact: Rachel Heath – rachel.heath@theherbert.org or Links: theherbert
Description: The Herbert’s FREE creative play installation is back with the inspiring Wild Worlds. Children and their parents can travel deep under the sea, explore the forest shadows or hide in the craters of a distant planet. Their mind is the only map children will need as they navigate through a world that they create in their heads.
You can now follow the Herbert on Twitter with @the_herbert and become a fan of ours on Facebook to receive behind the scenes information on all exhibitions and events.
July 23rd
Stage 2 Youth Theatre Presents ‘Our Day Out’ by Willy Russell
2.00pm and 7.30pm
The Crescent Theatre, Sheepcote Street, Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B16 8AE
Ticket Prices: £9
Contact: 07961018841 or 0121 643 5858 orinfo@stage2.org
Links: stage2 or Links crescent-theatre
Description: Stage2 returns to the Crescent stage in July with Willy Russell’s hillarious yet poignant musical Our Day Out. When Mrs Kay’s ‘progress class’ are unleashed for a day’s coach trip to Conway Castle in Wales, it is an exuberant celebration of the joys and agonies of growing up and being footloose, fourteen and free from school – however the kids soon start to realise that they are the “comprehensive no-hopers” with a bleak future…
Birmingham & Midlands Belly Dance Association Presents ‘The 2nd Birmingham International Belly Dance Festival’
9.30 am – 11.00 pm
The DanceXchange, Birmingham Hippodrome, Thorp St, Birmingham, B5 4TB
Ticket Prices: Workshops: £18, Taster Workshops: £7 Open Stage: £3 for soloists & £5 for groups, Gala show tickets £10 (early bird price before 16th July 2011) otherwise £15
Contact: bamba.info@yahoo.co.uk
Links: bamba
Description: For the second year running the DanceXchange will host the Birmingham International Belly Dance Festival. A truly international feast of belly dancing will be served up by acclaimed teachers like Fereshteh, showing us the latest moves from Cairo, Nawarra teaching Moroccan Shikkatt and Gul Nihal illustrating how to dance a Turkish drum solo. We also have popular teachers Maria D’Silva teaching Egyptian Shaabi style and Anne White with 1001 Shimmies. Local teachers are running tribal fusion classes for the more adventurous and if you’re a novice why not try a taster session and learn some American Tribal Style or Turkish belly dance moves. Dancers can book an Open Stage slot and showcase their latest routine or just impress their fellow dancers! Shoppers can browse in the bazaar and pick up a bargain outfit or dazzling piece of jewellery. A truly fantastic day will be rounded off by a spectacular Gala Show in the Patrick Centre featuring all the teachers and some specially invited guest dancers in what will prove to be a colourful show stopper!
AUGUST
August 6th
The Cohen Brothers at MockFest
3:30pm onwards
Inkberrow
Ticket Prices: “Earlybird” £19.50/£60. Family (std £24/£70 family)
Contact: Links: mockfest
The Cohen Brothers at Cropredy Festival Fringe
9:00pm – Late
Worcester Beer Festival, Worcester Racecourse
Ticket Prices: £5
Contact: Links: worcesterbeerfest
August 7th
RBSA Gallery – Family Friendly Workshops Present ‘Create a Collage’
2:00-4:00pm
Ticket Prices: N/A
Contact: Petra Rohr Rouendaal
Links: rbsa
Description: Create your own colourful collage! This workshop highlights how the collage technique is fun, easy to do and produces successful results, whatever your artistic skills. So – why not boost your artistic confidence by making an artwork together?
August 8th – 12th
SPARK! Summer Theatre School (For Ages 8 – 13)
The Bond, 180-182 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, Birmingham. B5 5SE
Price: £70 per young person
Contact: info@theatresparks.co.uk or Links: theatresparks
Description: Summer SPARK! youth theatre project is ready to create a completely new piece of theatre — all we need is you, your energy and a sense of fun! Run by professional drama practitioners, Rachael Veazey & Naomi Wood, Summer Spark! caters for young people of all abilities from the novice actors to the next Oscar winner! In return for your creativity, you will discover acting, directing, and performing skills you never knew you had — as well as making loads of new friends!
Performances at 6:30pm on Friday 12th August 2011
August 15th – 19th
SPARK! Summer Theatre School (For Ages 14 – 19)
The Bond, 180-182 Fazeley Street, Digbeth, Birmingham. B5 5SE
Price: £70 per young person
Contact: info@theatresparks.co.uk or Links: theatresparks
Description: Summer SPARK! youth theatre project is ready to create a completely new piece of theatre — all we need is you, your energy and a sense of fun! Run by professional drama practitioners, Rachael Veazey & Naomi Wood, Summer Spark! caters for young people of all abilities from the novice actors to the next Oscar winner! In return for your creativity, you will discover acting, directing, and performing skills you never knew you had — as well as making loads of new friends!
Performances at 6:30pm on Friday 19th August 2011
August 21st
The Cohen Brothers
3:30pm
The Prince of Wales Pub, Cambridge Street, Birmingham
Ticket Prices: N/A
Description: A 3 hour marathon gig!
August 24th
The Carpels – “Handshakes” Single Launch Night
The Rainbow, Birmingham
Ticket Price: FREE Entry
Description: The Carpels – “Handshakes” single launch night plus support DJ’s and free food!!
SEPTEMBER
September 2nd
Souled Out 2 Funk
Drummonds Bar, New Street, Worcester Town Centre
Ticket Prices: N/A
Contact:Links: drummondsbar
September 9th
The Cohen Brothers
Queens Head, Wolverley
9pm
Contact: Links: queensheadwolverly
September 17th
The Cohen Brothers
8:30pm onwards
The Black Boy, 58 Cartway, Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV16 4BG
Contact: Links: blackboybridgnorth
September 18th
The Cohen Brothers
4:00pm onwards
The Prince of Wales Pub, Cambridge St, Birmingham
September 24th
The Cohen Brothers at Snodfest
Upton Snodsbury, Worcester, WR7 4NR
Contact: Links: snodfest
OCTOBER
October 28th
Souled Out 2 Funk
The Roadhouse, Lifford, Stirchley, Birmingham
Ticket Prices: N/A
Contact: Links: theroundhouserocks
October 29th
Shikidim Presents ‘The International Male Belly Dancer Ozgen’
Wombourne Community Centre
Contact: 0772874701 or karen_shikidim@msn.com
Description: Workshops and performances.
The Cohen Brothers
9:00pm onwards
The Feathers, 118 Beacon Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7BA
Contact: Links: “feathersinn*:http://www.feathersinn.co.uk/what-s-on
NOVEMBER
November 12th
The Cohen Brothers
8:30pm onwards
The Black Boy, 58 Cartway, Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV16 4BG
Contact: Links: blackboybridgnorth
DECEMBER
December 2nd
Souled Out 2 Funk
Drummonds Bar, New Street, Worcester Town Centre
Ticket Prices: N/A
Contact: Links: drummondsbar
December 9th
The Cohen Brothers
9:00pm onwards
Queens Head, Wolverley
Contact: Links: queensheadwolverley
December 18th
The Cohen Brothers
4:00pm onwards
Prince of Wales, Church Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1DL
