Here are a few ideas of things to do this weekend in Leeds, Scotland and New York:
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Where
to go fishing, takeaways you need to try & the city's DJs come to
you...
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That's right –
takeaway tapas! From patatas bravas to slow-roasted belly pork
and chorizo al vino, these oh-so-scrumptious small plates are now
available to eat in the comfort of your own home, so you can get your
lockdown tapas fix whenever you need it.
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Ever wanted to go
fishing? There's no time like the present! First you need a licence, then
you need to hunt out the best fishing spots in the city – but guess what?
We did that bit for you, so here's where to cast your line.
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Almighty burgers
stuffed with Tuscan sausages and homemade pesto. Fall-off-the-bone lamb
keema on a bed of minted peas. A juicy beef Wellington served with
all the trimmings. It's time to up your takeaway game!
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The weird, the
wonderful and the outright odd tales of the city's history come together
in this mind-boggling list. From the clock that never strikes midnight to
the skulls that mysteriously disappeared, this is a wildly wacky
look back in time.
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Enjoy
music inspired by nature
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The music we hear is
often inspired by nature.
Today
is World Environment
Day and we invite you to
explore how the natural world has been
depicted through music, from epic
operas to soothing lullabies...
Janáček’s tragic opera Katya Kabanova
takes place in an isolated Russian
town, on the banks of the Volga river.
Harnessing the power of a large
orchestra to paint overwhelming effects
in nature, from glistening
water to a violent storm, Janáček
wrote that when he was composing the
opera ‘the work flowed from my pen just
like the beautiful river Volga'.
Watch the elemental power of nature
depicted by the Orchestra of Opera
North as they rehearse the dramatic
opening from our 2019 production…
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Listen
to the swell of the sea in Britten's
native Suffolk in this excerpt of 'Dawn'
from The Sea Interludes.
Elaborately
scored for an impressively large
orchestra, Wagner represents nature
from the very opening notes of the Ring
cycle. Listen out for the rising
melodies of the horns at the beginning
of Das Rheingold
depicting the glittering waters of
the river Rhine, experience a
powerful storm in the opening of Die Walküre, and
spot the birdsong in Siegfried
(from 35:08).
Take
in the natural world with Alasdair
Roberts' beautiful lullaby based
on an English translation of a Scottish
Gaelic lyric.
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Behind the scenes with
Jamie Saye
'If
we can achieve so much in 10 weeks in
response to the outbreak of COVID-19,
imagine what we can do in 10 years to
respond to global warming and climate
change.'
—
Jamie Saye, Senior Technician
Meet the Chair of our Green Team
and
champion
of all things environmental.
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The music of mountains
'The
first movement of Alban Berg’s Three
Orchestral Pieces almost seems to
capture the mountain breathing...'
—
Garry Walker
Our Music Director designate takes us
on a journey through the mountains in
the second of his explorations of music
and the environment.
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We
hope you are enjoying our weekly
delivery of fun, light-hearted content!
Check out our website for
online access to some of our
productions and performances. If you
use social media, follow us on Facebook,
Twitter
or Instagram
and use the hashtag #OperaNorthAtHome.
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Opera North Ltd.
46 New Briggate
Leeds
LS1 6NU
Box Office: 0113 223 3600
Registered Charity No.
511726
© Opera North 2020
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photo: Slung Low
June News From Slung Low
Dear friends,
As you know, The Holbeck is still closed for shows
and college classes (the old normal) but open for volunteers:
delivering food, collecting prescriptions, lonely calls, whatever
our LS11 residents need (the new normal).
AND we’re very excited that we’re currently plotting how we can
possibly resume said shows and courses, in a different format,
for a future normal.
Hold that thought!
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We opened
our LS11 Art Gallery. So far, just under 100 artworks have adorned
lampposts around Holbeck and Beeston for people to enjoy whilst on
their daily exercise.
Or you can explore virtually here
Look North and The Yorkshire Post interviewed some “chuffed” and
“proud” LS11 artists, many of whom have been posing with their pics
(above).
We are not closing entries yet. So if you’d still like to submit a
painting, drawing or photograph then email it to theholbeck@slunglow.org
We’ll print on waterproof board and find you a spot.
“There’s a lamppost for everybody!”
If you need art materials, then please email us
or give us a call on 07704 582137.
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photo: Slung Low
You Can
Bet Drive-In Edition
Thank you for all the lovely feedback about our fortnightly
gameshow ‘You
Can Bet’. As you can probably tell, we really
enjoy making it, so we’re thrilled you’re enjoying watching.
If you’ve not seen it yet (what have you been doing?), or you’ve
missed any, fear not - you can still catch past recordings on
our Facebook
The REALLY exciting news though is that the next instalment,
on Sunday
14th June at 7pm is a Drive-In edition.
So even though you can still watch live online on our Facebook and Twitter, you can book a space for
your car (sorry no bikes right now) to come down and watch in the
club car park. Yes, LIVE! Like the old days. We are buzzing!
Places are limited, so if you’d like to bring a car email theholbeck@slunglow.org NOW!
Or watch live on Sunday 14th June
at 7pm for:
Domestic Olympics
Three new games of derring-do
Special guests including poet Ian McMillan in ‘Come and Have A Go
If You Think You’re Bard Enough’
And we’re outside, so you know there’ll be pyros!
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Unsung:
the Radio Play
'Unsung', written by Lisa Holdsworth, has been adapted from the
stage play - after Covid-19 foiled Unsung Collective's plans for a
second tour this Spring, including a performance at the
Holbeck.
The Radio Play will go live at 7.30pm on Friday 5th June, available
across various streaming platforms, accessed via: unsungcollective.com/radio
Ada
Lovelace. Sophia Jex-Blake. Lilian Bader. Andrea
Dunbar. Heard of any of them? Neither had we.
Join the
visionary mathematician Ada Lovelace as she attempts to calculate -
taking as data the trials and triumphs of three other inspirational
female figures from our past - why women's achievements have been
relegated to the footnotes of history.
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Supporting our community
We know
this continues to be a lonely and difficult time for many,
if you or anyone you know need support, let us
know. Or if you would like to pitch in with our
social care referrals in any way, get in touch at info@slunglow.org or call us on 07704582137
and we'll see how we can best work together.
If you'd like to support Slung Low, you can become a
member at The Holbeck.
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In the
meantime, Stay Safe.
Be useful
and kind whenever you can. And if there is anything we can do for
you, just ask and it is done.
Slung
Low x
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Celebrating our Scottish collections
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This month we are
highlighting our museum stories with a distinctive Scottish theme.
Principal Curator of Renaissance and Early Modern History, Anna
Groundwater hosts a digital tour of the Kingdom of the Scots gallery
where she tells the stories of some of her favourite objects.
Our Director, Chris
Breward gives us his early recollections of Scotland and his insight into
the importance of the Scottishness of the collections in his latest blog.
For families we’ve
chosen activities with a Scottish flavour, plus we’ve created a bundle of
fun Lego challenges for all your mini-builders.
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Last month our new director
Chris Breward introduced himself with the launch of his blog. This
month he's exploring his childhood memories of Scotland, his love of
Edinburgh and how they lead him to consider the importance of the
Museum's sense of place.
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Tours and blogs -
explore and discover
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Take a personal tour of our Renaissance galleries
Enjoy a digital stroll through the
Kingdom of the Scots gallery guided by curator Anna Groundwater.
Exploring themes of transition and transformation, the tour covers
Renaissance life in Scotland from fine living and exquisite jewellery
to witch hunts and blood feuds, highlighting some of our most important
objects.
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Strike it lucky
Our curator of Modern and Contemporary History,
Sarah Laurenson shines a light on a contemporary gold mine in
the Highlands and looks at the 19th century Scottish goldrush. Enjoy
some of the beautiful objects made from Scottish gold.
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Museum memories
We asked our Members to share some of
their memories of our museums to mark International Museum Day. Our
Development Manager Aimee Hooper reflects on the stories that connect
us to museum collections and what these messages mean to us.
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Discovering Ancient Egypt in Scotland
Assistant Curator of our ancient
Mediterranean collections, Dan Potter has mapped out the ancient
Egyptian artefacts being looked after by institutions across Scotland.
Read about this review of 14,000 ancient Egyptian objects in
collections across the country including some surprising finds that were
made along the way.
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We're working with the creative team
behind our annual LEGO ® event to share some fun challenges for
you and your children to get stuck into at home. From being inspired to
build some of our iconic objects to playing hide and seek with
Minifigures.
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Scottish history activities for families
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Get crafty
with our Lewis Chess Pieces
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Museum at home
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We have plenty of educational
resources to keep your children entertained at home - take a look at
the new Museum at Home section on our website. Get started by making
your very own Lewis Chess Piece King and Queen.
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Tell a story
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Museum at home
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We’ve partnered up with the Scottish
Book Trust to help you build a story inspired by objects from our
collections. Use our online tours to spark your
imagination and create your own tale using the helpful
storytelling hints and tips in the English and Gaelic resources.
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What do you
think of our family digital content?
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We’re looking for your feedback on how to make
the digital content we create for families as relevant and fun as
possible. If you have children living at home please take the time to
complete our short survey to let us know what works for you.
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Our mailing address is:
National Museums Scotland
Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF
Copyright © 2020 National Museums Scotland, All rights reserved.
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What’s
up New York,
The Black Lives
Matter movement has garnered support through protests across the 50 states
and countries globally, sending a strong message of solidarity across the
seas. If you are organizing to protest be mindful of rainy weather and bring
along your masks. 🌧
This weekend is
going to bring sunny weather and temperature in the 80s. ☀️🌡
If you’re
interested in supporting the bailout of people of color and activists you can
explore the Brooklyn
Bail Fund. 🗽💸
“My
humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.”
—Desmond
Tutu
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Shopping In Solidarity
The
Art Hoe Collective, founded by queer persons of color, has worked to secure a
welcoming space for artists and other creatives in their neighborhood. Their
dedication to supporting Black Lives Matter has led them to fund at least
$30,000 for black-owned businesses affected by looting.
Businesses that
fit the criteria set by the Art Hoe Collective can reach out via email to the
arthoecoreps@gmail.com with
photos of the damages and other legal paperwork.
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Limited Transportation
This
Tuesday marked the release of a document detailing how workers would be able
to navigate a post curfew NYC. After its release, many question the exact
guidelines for workers, including those that are undocumented.
Restaurants with
consideration for their staff have shortened their hours of operation to keep
traveling at a minimum and ease commuters strains. What else is affecting
food delivery and its services?
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BLM Support
Protests
fueled by the death of George Floyd at the hands of police have flourished
across the states. If you're not one of the activists on the front line, you
can still support the cause through other means.
For New Yorkers
seeking to fight against racial injustice, here's a round up of some New York
organizations supporting the Black Lives Matter movement.
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42 Broadway Ste. 12-469 New York, NY 10004
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What's
up New York,
Although we've
managed the financial and emotional struggle of Covid-19, we find ourselves
challenged as a nation again. Our team at spoiled NYC hopes you are remaining
strong and safe on this warm and rainy Wednesday. ⛈☀️
We stand in
solidarity with Breonna Taylor, we breathe with George Floyd, we run with
Ahmaud Arbery and, we remember the names of many others lost to excessive
force and injustice. If you want to know more about helping support protests
against oppression and participating legally, check out the Know
Your Rights information. 🌇📰
“How
shall Integrity face Oppression? What shall Honesty do in the face of
Deception, Decency in the face of Insult, Self-Defense before Blows? How
shall Desert and Accomplishment meet Despising, Detraction, and Lies? What
shall Virtue do to meet Brute Force? There are so many answers and so
contradictory; and such differences for those on the one hand who meet
questions similar to this once a year or once a decade, and those who face
them hourly and daily.”
―
W. E. B. Dubois
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Origins of Art
Art
and music are forms of expression, both of which have been used to convey
messages that are sociopolitical and emotional. Many places around the world
have filled their art and music with these messages to tell stories of the
past. Art from black people and communities is a prime example of this richness.
Spend time
immersing yourself in movements, signatures, and methods of black art that
changed art trends globally and still influence modern art today.
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Thin Lines Of Peace
While
the media sheds strategic light on looters, rioters, and violent vigilantes
we ask that you pay attention to peaceful protestors and key activists as
well. NYC is home to many brave and vibrant activists against racism,
poverty, and other issues in the community.
Get to know some
big names defusing chaos, calming crowds, and doing important groundwork
between protests and local politics.
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Money Talks
The
financial strain of Covid-19 and recent protests are compromising the success
of small businesses from black entrepreneurs and people of color. The money
from donations and purchases can help owners keep their storefront and
operations active.
If you want to use
purchases to provide desperately needed support for stores directly affected
by these circumstances check out this list of black-owned businesses in NYC.
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