The Fused blog helpfully put this up on the web, which I’ll repeat here: Culture & Identity The Role of Place in Shaping the Arts Tuesday 8th April, 6.30pm‐8pm Speakers: Richard Billingham ‐ Artist, Turner Prize nominee, Catherine O’Flynn ‐ Writer, Costa First Novel Award winner 2007, James Yarker ‐ Director, Stan’s Cafe Why Should We Care About Creativity In the West Midlands? Wednesday 9th April, 6.30pm‐8pm Speakers: Soweto Kinch ‐ Musician, MOBO Award winner & Mercury Award nominee, Stuart Murphy ‐ Creative Director, TwoFour / Former Controller BBC3, Matt Price ‐ Writer / Curator, Gavin Wade ‐ Artist, Founder Eastside Projects ‘Future of Sound’ Birmingham Showcase Thursday 10th April, 6.30pm‐9pm Including: Sykes, Director Cybersonica, Martyn Ware, Modified Toy Orchestra, Soweto Kinch, The Sancho Plan, And local Birmingham artists. Tickets are free and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. To book please contact Arts Co on 020 7723 0285 / info@arts‐co.com They’re at the IMI Suite at The Birmingham Hippodrome.
Found this on teh interwebs: The Getgood Guide – A new blog – "Birmingham and Beyond" it says.
Found this on teh interwebs: Lots Of Things To See And Do In The West Midlands: April 2008 « Oh. (Russ ?Give ?Em? L) – This month is clearly all about fighting, and orchestral & choral music. Maybe all at the same time.
Martin Mullaney has announced that he won’t be saying sorry to the owner of the Moseley Tram depot after all: Both Councillors have now decided that they will NOT apologise. Councillor Hendricks has accepted the one month suspension. He now wishes to bring his involvement in this episode to a close and has decided not to appeal against the decision made against him. However, he remains committed to working to preserve this Grade II listed building Councillor Mullaney will be entering an appeal and is prepared to bring the issue to the High Court. As well as saving the building, the also issue has wider implications for other politicians, namely the freedom to investigate and the freedom to raise controversial issues. The finding of the Standards Committee prevents Councillors investigating contentious issues. He’s also giving out the full story here on his site. Previously.
Found this on teh interwebs: Brum beach is to be axed – Birmingham Mail – The Council beach in Chamberlain Sq won't be back. "Its return was dependent on securing corporate sponsorship but budget airline bmibaby has no plans to repeat its £50,000 backing to cover running costs."
Found this on teh interwebs: Harborne Life – "The Harborne Life site life is put together… in Harborne for the people in Harborne and aims to provide … local news & events, campaigns, useful listings and general Harborne goings on " It's a site for Harbourne then. via loldeirdrie
