Thursday, 31 March 2022

Writing West Midlands Poets for Ukraine: Fundraiser, 6-8 April 2022

 The online fundraiser takes place on Wednesday the 6th and the in person, on Friday the 8th:

 

 

 

 

West Midlands Poets for Ukraine: Fundraiser

for the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC)

 

 

Online fundraiser: Wednesday 6 April, 8pm

 

Join us for an evening of poetry via Zoom to raise funds for the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.

 

Poets, come along with short poems to read. Poetry lovers, join us to hear poetry that shares our deep concern.

 

 

 

In person fundraiser: Friday 8 April, 6pm

Birmingham REP theatre

 

Join us for an open mic with all donations going to the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.

 

Poets to read will be selected by lottery at the event - there will be no 'headline' readers. We can't guarantee everyone will read, but we'll do our best!

 

 

 

Can't attend, but still want to donate?

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Writing West Midlands is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.

 

Writing West Midlands | Studio 130, Zellig, Gibb Street, Birmingham, B9 4AT United Kingdom


 


Wednesday, 30 March 2022

Seven Artspace, Leeds

 With details of upcoming events this week:

 

 

seven artspace leeds

Fiat Lux @ Seven


Something for everyone this week at Seven : comedy from three stars definitely on the rise, jazz compositions inspired by the landscape of SW Scotland, authentic British 80s synth pop or you just fancy some Italian street food.

Today, Wednesday 30th March, 8pm, Silky & Friends presents headliner, Scott Bennett, delivering wry observations on the absurdity of modern living, plus Raul Kohli, 'superb political comedy’ (The Scotsman) with surreal storytelling,and Kelly Edgar, finalist in the Funny Women Stage Awards 2020. And, Silky as host. Hurry....just a few tickets left £12/ £10.

On Thursday 31st March, 7.30pm, l
ook forward to JazzLeeds – Ben Crosland’s ‘Solway Stories’. His compositions were inspired by a visit he made to the South West of Scotland. “We were captivated by the gorgeous landscape and engaging place names” recalls Crosland. £16 full / £14 conc. Under 25s £8.

On Saturday 2nd April, 7.30pm, a real treat in the guise of Mewl Music – Fiat Lux. Formed in Wakefield, part of the first wave of British synth pop, Fiat Lux  toured the UK and Europe in the company Blancmange, Howard Jones, Nik Kershaw, John Cale and Level 42. Then they split. When Universal began a 21st century programme of remastering and re-releasing their back catalogue they reformed. £12.50 / £15 on the door. Doors 7pm.

The Sunday jazz concert on Sunday 3rd April, 1.30-4pm, is JazzLeeds – ARQ (Alison Rayner Quartet). Alison Rayner has been a leading light of British jazz for over 30 years, with strong heartwarming tunes and incisive improvising and musical influences from around the world. £10 full / £8 conc. Under 25s £5. Doors 1.15pm.

Also, this and every Sunday at 7pm, the Sunday Quiz, is a great way to end the weekend with friends and family. £5 per team, with prizes.

Food-wise, we're starting our season of weekend outdoor pop-ups on Friday 1st April, 5pm with Luigi’s Street Food Italiano, serving fabulous Italian street food for eating in and takeaway. Also Saturday 2nd – Sunday 3rd April from 12 noon. 

And, don't forget, Seven has teamed up with Canteen, this week Wednesday- Thursday, fin house at Seven so your favourite pizzas can be ordered to eat in, or take away.

We  look forward to seeing you at Seven very soon. Every £ spent at Seven helps support high quality arts in a local setting.

 follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend 

Copyright © 2022 Seven Arts Leeds, All rights reserved.

Our mailing address is:

Seven Arts Leeds

31(a) Harrogate Road

Chapel Allerton

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS7 3PD

United Kingdom




Tuesday, 29 March 2022

Huddersfield Literature Festival 29 March - 2 April 2022

 With details of events taking place this week:


 


A Spoonful of Murder
Today 29 March 7:00 pm

 

Have you missed spending time with friends and family recently, maybe you don't see them as much as you used to?

Then why not treat yourself and them to this fantastically fun social event? You can even book a ticket with a hot drink and cake!

If you are a fan of cosy crime novels such as The Thursday Murder Club or TV dramas such as Death in Paradise you'll love this talk with the author of A Spoonful of Murder! 


 

 

Writing real lives in Historical Fiction

Wed 30 Mar, 7:30 pm


This event is a must for anyone working on a novel or interested in creative writing, especially if you are interested in historical novels and/or 20th-century art.

Stephen May, the author of Sell Us the Rope, will be discussing the pleasures and challenges of writing historical fiction about real people, along with Devika Ponnambalam, author of I Am Not Your Eve, which tells the story of Teha’amana, the 13-year-old girl sold to the artist Paul Gaugin in Tahiti.

So if this is the kind of writing you enjoy come along and get some tips for writing real people into your novel.

 

 


Indian Tales of Love and Wisdom
Thu 31 March 7:30 pm

 

We love to present author talks, but we also love to present storytelling in other ways, such as poetry, music and dance.

This will be a rich, cultural evening of Indian dance, music and stories with the magical Annapurna Indian dancers.

Storytellers Indrani Datta and Sarvani Yadavalli will explore nature, love and universality through the works of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore and Indian classical mythology.

 

ONLINE EVENTS
Find a quiet spot with a nice drink and enjoy.
CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO BOOK.







 


Support your local festival.

 We hope you love what we do and enjoy the festival and culture it brings.
As an independent festival, we rely on the generosity of donations to bring diverse events to put Huddersfield on the cultural map.  


Why not donate monthly, even a small amount helps us bring fantastic free and subsidised events to the town.


https://localgiving.org/charity/HLF/

 

Copyright © 2022 Huddersfield Literature Festival. All rights reserved.


Our mailing address is:
39 Birklands Road, Huddersfield HD2 2PF