Monthly Archive for July, 2008

Roy Castle’s Vision of Hell

Published by ian jackson on July 31, 2008 22:49 in Art Preview. Closed

All sounds a bit anarchic to me. No bad thing, the art scene needs a good dose of craziness now and then.

Roy Castles Vision of Hell
A Night of Art, Music and Record Breaking
Wolstenholme Projects At Wolstenholme Square (opp. Cream)
Private View 8th August 6.30pm ALL WELCOME
Runs 9th-17th August 2008. Thursday – Sunday 12-6

Roy Castles Visions of Hell presents artists who will be responding to their interpretations of breaking records.

Organized by studio and gallery group Red Wire, the exhibition will have a strong performance element, including music from indie-popsters Puzzle and Hardcore-Gothic Disco House from Real Talk.

Included in events are Red Wire Sound system Vs Mercy D.J Squad in complete destruction of sound, a fully working Sh*t Cu*t designed by the duo Roxy Topia & Oliver Braid, Baby Bell belly busting performance by Joshua Tennant, a video installation by Joe McNulty, spoonfaced lies from French artist Laurence Payot, Harry Lawsons arctic adventures, Amy Goring’s dabbling with escapology and work suggesting Joseph Beuys is a social maniac by Paddy Gould.

http://www.wolstenholmeprojects.org/
http://www.redwireredwire.com/

Published by ian jackson on July 31, 2008 22:49 in Art Preview. Closed

C.U.T.S. August Workshops 2008 at Mello Mello

Published by ian jackson on July 31, 2008 17:33 in Course / Workshop. Closed

C.U.T.S. August Workshops 2008 at Mello Mello

Sat 09/08- Bookbinding: Learn to make you own hard-back sketchbooks and journals.

Sun 10/08- Basic Sewing Machine Intro: Basic instruction on operating and maintaining an electric sewing machine. Participants receive a CUTS sewing machine certificate entitling them to hire facilities for their own work.

Sat 16/08- A line Skirt: Learn to make a simple skirt, some materials provided, but please feel free to bring 1.5 mtrs of your fabric of choice. Participants receive a CUTS sewing machine certificate entitling them to hire facilities for their own work.

Sun 17/08- Advanced Sewing Machine Techniques: Learn decorative techniques such as machine embroidery and Applique using an electric sewing machine. Advanced sewing machine users only. Participants receive a CUTS sewing machine certificate entitling them to hire facilities for their own work.

Sat 23/08- Summer top: Learn to make a simple top, great for summer days or nights out, some materials provided, but please feel free to bring a meter of your fabric of choice. Participants receive a CUTS sewing machine certificate entitling them to hire facilities for their own work.

Sun 24/08- Bookbag: Learn to make a tote-style bag, great for books and A4 files. Participants receive a CUTS sewing machine certificate entitling them to hire facilities for their own work.

Sat 30/08- Screen Print Introduction: Learn the basics of screen-printing from making your screen to finishing your print. Participants receive a CUTS Screen Print certificate entitling them to hire facilities for their own work.

Sun 31/08- Cushion workshop: Ideally suited to those who have participated in the Advanced Sewing Machine Techniques or Screen Print Introduction workshops. Use your Printed or Appliqued designs to make up simple scatter cushions.

All workshops run from 1 till 6pm @ C.U.T.S, 1st Floor, Mello Mello, 40-42 Slater Street.

All workshops cost £15 inclusive of materials (unless otherwise stated) to be paid in advance.

Please secure your place by calling Beccy Williams on 07904 08 96 08, or by email at: cuts.liverpool@yahoo.co.uk

Published by ian jackson on July 31, 2008 17:33 in Course / Workshop. Closed

The Samba Carnival Parade – Sat 2 Aug

Published by ian jackson on July 30, 2008 21:07 in News. Closed

Hopefully you have heard by now that this first weekend in August is Carnival weekend, with this event and the Emperor & Tiger in Newsham Park and Brouhaha in Princes Park and the start of the Imagine festival, its one long carnival.

This Samba parade starts from Myrtle street at 20.30 on Saturday 2 Aug 2008.

Full details and route map on the Liverpool Samba School blog

http://liverpoolsambaschool.com/

Published by ian jackson on July 30, 2008 21:07 in News. Closed

The Emperor and the Tiger – Friday 1 Aug 2008

Published by ian jackson on July 30, 2008 20:46 in Art Preview. Closed

The Emperor and the Tiger: 1st August, 9pm, FREE Event in Newsham Park

A spectacular open-air performance featuring a crew and cast of more than 150 is set to grace one of Liverpool’s original Victorian Parks.

The Emperor and the Tiger is a large-scale outdoor theatre show created by internationally acclaimed outdoor theatre specialists Walk the Plank and carnival arts organisation Kinetika. The performance at Newsham Park on 1st August will open Liverpool’s Carnival Weekend and is the opening event of the Imagine festival (1st to 10th August), which are both part of the programme for European Capital of Culture 2008.

This magical firework folk story features a magnificent mechanical tiger who graces a 100m long stage, a statuesque emperor, colourful carnival dancers, and fabulous firework effects.

The tale is inspired by a traditional Bengali folktale – the greedy emperor is demanding his taxes, and the people must pay! An original soundtrack and magical special effects animate the tale of the Emperor, and the Wise Man who persuades him to change his ways with a little help from the Tiger.

More than 50 local community dancers from Liverpool have been rehearsing with Choreographer Jeanefer Jean Charles from Kinetika to master the art of carnival dance.

Liz Pugh, Producer from Walk the Plank and Director of the show, said: “We’ve been working with local performers to give the people of Liverpool a fantastic opportunity to be part of the Capital of Culture celebrations. It’s set to be a great evening of free family entertainment.”

International dance groups from all over the world will take part in a prelude to the show. The acts can also be seen in the Liverpool International Carnival procession the following day (2nd August) along with another daytime outing of the Emperor and the Tiger.

www.liverpool08.com

Published by ian jackson on July 30, 2008 20:46 in Art Preview. Closed

Wolstenholme Projects in Berlin

Published by ian jackson on July 30, 2008 13:53 in News. Closed

Always good to see Liverpool artists getting more international exposure.

Wolstenholme Projects Present ……………

‘Façade’

at Gallery-33
Grosse Hamburger Str.33
D 10115 Berlin – Mitte
www.gallery-33.com

Artists – Brychan Tudor, Emily Speed, Gordon Culshaw, John O’Hare, Karen McLeod, Susan Massey

Curated by Brychan Tudor

Exhibition continues 26th July – 23rd August 2008
Gallery Open Mon – Fri 12.00 – 19.00, Sat : 12.00 – 18.00

www.wolstenholmeprojects.org
wolstenholmeprojects@googlemail.com

Published by ian jackson on July 30, 2008 13:53 in News. Closed

Let it be Liverpool at Central Library

Published by ian jackson on July 30, 2008 12:12 in Art Preview. Closed

Yes, there’s two photographic exhibitions opening at Liverpool Central Library this week.
This one is housed in the Business & Technology Department and is part of the Face of the City project.

Face of the City -Dave Lydiates “Let It Be Liverpool”
Central Library, William Brown St, Liverpool City Centre.
Friday 1st August to Saturday 30th August 2008.

David Lydiates “Let it be Liverpool” is an expansive collection of his photographic work since 1992. As well as displaying his work, David is keen to raise awareness and money for Leukaemia Research, a charity close to his heart.

His photo’s of Liverpool, offer a great display of his talent and are well worth visiting to both see some inspiring work whilst supporting a worthy cause .All profits from sales of exhibition photographs will go to Leukaemia Research.

Contact: Central Library for opening times: 0151-233-5829

Admission to “Let It Be Liverpool” is FREE.

To see Davids photography visit – www.lydiatesliverpoollens.com

Published by ian jackson on July 30, 2008 12:12 in Art Preview. Closed

The 12th Man Exhibition at Central Library

Published by ian jackson on July 30, 2008 11:31 in Art Preview. Closed

‘The 12th Man’
By Tabitha Jussa

at The Picton Reading Room, Central Library, Wm Brown Street.
1 August to 31 August 2008
Viewing Thursday 31 July 2008 18-20.00

A photographic exploration into what it means to be a football supporter in Liverpool, following the passionate supporters of Everton and Liverpool Football clubs.

This is a project of the people, for the people. It is a celebration of the strength of belief, loyalty and passion for which Evertonians and Liverpudlians are renowned for.

The photographs will capture all aspects of the community; the spiritual beliefs, hopes and loyalties of these unique football supporters, highlighting the immovable faith that comes from the fans – the12th men and women of each team.

‘The 12th Man’ aims to acknowledge the unconditional love fans have for their team and the sport. Football brings people together during hard times and great times and provides a common thread for the people of the city regardless of where their loyalties lie.

‘The 12th Man’ is all encompassing regardless of age, race or gender. The only criteria is that all participants support their team to the end.

This is an ongoing, long term project.

The exhibition taking place at the Picton reading room will sit alongside memorabilia from the Everton Collection. An extensive private collection, of which, a small selection of items will be on display to the general public for the first time. This offers a fascinating insight into, not
only Everton’s history but to the game of football in general.

www.tabithajussa.com

Published by ian jackson on July 30, 2008 11:31 in Art Preview. Closed

Another Deadline – Liverpool 08 Brochure Oct-Dec

Published by ian jackson on July 30, 2008 10:41 in Culture Company News. Closed

From Cath Atkins at liverpool08…

I have taken over the production of the year’s last 08 seasonal guide and I am in the process of collating events information for the period Oct to Dec.

If you have login details to the Culture Company Extranet Events System please enter your events details online. Any queries about this process should be directed to Belinda.Adeoye@liverpool.gov.uk

If you do not have access to this Extranet Events System please complete all fields of the spreadsheet (download here) and return to me by email.

I would be grateful if you could submit your events no later than Tuesday 5 August 2008.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer any extensions to this deadline – events submitted after 5 August will not be considered for the guide. We cannot guarantee inclusion of all events submitted.

Please note that due to the limited space in the guide and volume of events we expect you should provide no more than 40 words as your events description. We request that you submit all relevant information including website address and email address if you are happy for this to be published.

Catherine.Akins@liverpool.gov.uk

Published by ian jackson on July 30, 2008 10:41 in Culture Company News. Closed