Category Archives: Art, culture and that

Eastside Projects – February Events

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Pamela | Leave a comment

February 2012 Events Public Events Panel Discussion: Why is Painting Still Important? Thursday 16 February, 6.30–8pm £4/2 entry. Free for Extra Special People This panel discussion will unpick current ideas and ignite critical conversation about the diversity of contemporary painting … Continue reading →

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400ml Heroes

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Pamela | 1 Comment

It would seem that Digbeth’s very own Gutter Floozy, who blogs about street art from a great vantage point, has had some competition this week from 400ml Heroes. One place thats always getting a fresh lick of paint is Digbeth … Continue reading →

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Filum Night – Monday 6th February

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Pamela | Leave a comment

Monday night’s Filum at the Spotted Dog will be Comedy/Drama Inside I’m Dancing (click the link to see the IMDb entry). As usual, the Filum will start at 8pm and be supported by Oscar-winning free cream cakes and tea!

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Free Films Raising Awareness of Human Trafficking

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Pamela | 1 Comment

In February and March, a series of free film events will be shown near Digbeth. National charity ‘Unchosen’ are working with the Birmingham Community Safety Partnership to raise awareness of human trafficking. Further details below. Where: Aston Business School, Susan … Continue reading →

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Flatpack Festival 2012

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Pamela | Leave a comment

When: 14th-18th March 2012 Where: Various venues Hold onto your popcorn – it’s not long until Flatpack Festival, one of the most innovative film festivals in the country, returns to Digbeth in March. There will be shows at the Custard … Continue reading →

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Network Music Festival

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Midge | Leave a comment

This weekend there’ll a whole bunch of eclectic electronic emissions to be heard (and seen) when the Network Music Festival plugs  it’s laptops in at various Digbeth venues. “Presenting a diverse programme of laptop performances, live coding, communicating home-made musical … Continue reading →

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Enter the Dragon: Chinese New Year

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Pamela | Leave a comment

Where: China Town When: Sunday 29 January 2012, from 12:30 to 17:30 The welcoming of the new Chinese year of the Dragon promises to be the biggest celebration China Town has ever seen! Expect dragon dances, acrobatics, Kung Fu, fire … Continue reading →

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Birmingham Book Festival

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Pamela | Leave a comment

When: 4th-13th October 2012 Where: The Custard Factory It may seem a long way off, but October and the Birmingham Book Festival will be here before you know it! The festival organisers are currently running a short story competition. Try … Continue reading →

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Eastside Projects January Events

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Pamela | Leave a comment
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We’re in Fashion

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Pamela | 1 Comment

Digbeth has become the unlikely location for various fashion photo shoots of late. The photo in this post, for example, was taken on Pickford Street at 8am on a Sunday morning, which explains the empty roads! Kamila of Luthien Photography … Continue reading →

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