Creative Midlands South

The Spirit of the Beehive
Call for World Picnic Performers
African Drumming Introduction Course
NorthantsArts: Funding bid submitted...Fingers crossed
Making Art Work for Milton Keynes

The Spirit of the Beehive

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 02:13 AM PST

Friday 24.2.2012
Friday Night Films

The Spirit of the Beehive

1973 / 97 mins / Cert. 15

Director: Victor Erice

Selected by current exhibitor Daria Martin

Friday 24 February / 6.30pm / £5 (concessions £3)

Pre-book on 01908 676 900

In the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, Ana, a sensitive seven-year-old girl in a rural Spanish hamlet is traumatized after a traveling projectionist screens a print of James Whale's 1931 "Frankenstein" for the village. The youngster is profoundly disturbed by the scenes in which the monster murders the little girl and is later killed himself by the villagers. She questions her sister about the profundities of life and death and believes her older sibling when she tells her that the monster is not dead, but exists as a spirit inhabiting a nearby barn. When a Loyalist soldier, a fugitive from Franco's victorious army, hides out in the barn, Ana crosses from reality into a fantasy world of her own. Written by Gabe Taverney

Genre:

Drama

Read a review of the film in The Guardian

Call for World Picnic Performers

Posted: 27 Jan 2012 06:23 AM PST

World Picnic is on Sunday 29th July 2012 1-6pm in Campbell Park and the organising committee is looking for local music and dance acts with an international flavour to perform.  From Bollywood dancers to Jamacian folk singers we are looking for you to come and entertain the masses at this great annual event.  For more information please email events@theparkstrust.com or call Julie on 01908 255375.  

African Drumming Introduction Course

Posted: 28 Jan 2012 09:37 AM PST

**BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW**

We have a Special 6 Week Intruduction to African Drumming Course

Starting Monday Feb 20th

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Christ Church (Hall)

Stantonbury Campus (Next to Leisure Centre)

Milton Keynes MK14 6BN

Costing only £30 for the 6 weeks

For Anyone aged 16+ Adult

All Level of players welcome, aimed at total beginners and those who want to improve on technique and those who would like to learn Traditional West African Rhythms. African Drumming is a great activity to try, you don't need to read music as it is taught in the tradirional way 'orally'. Hand drumming helps improve listening skills and coordination. It is a group activity and soon you become  part of a friendly and caring group of people. African Drumming helps release stresses and worries and leaves you feeling uplifted and happy after a drumming session. We are an all inclusive group.

Go on give it a try, learn a new skill and have FUN and make new friends.

Class tutor Internationaly renowned Ansoumana 'Vieux' Bakayoko.

www.vieuxbakayoko.com

Class drum provided

Drums also available to buy

Call Annie 07906 227097 or Rita 01908 604398 for information and to BOOK you place.

Booking essential as places are limited.

NorthantsArts: Funding bid submitted...Fingers crossed

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 08:50 AM PST

NorthantsArts: Funding bid submitted...Fingers crossed

Making Art Work for Milton Keynes

Posted: 27 Jan 2012 09:13 AM PST

Thursday 1.3.2012
Access Events

Making Art Work for Milton KeynesThursday 1 March / 4 - 5pm / All welcome

What does MK Gallery do for its local community? Join us for an hour at our annual open event, Making Art Work for Milton Keynes, to hear short, illustrated presentations showcasing highlights from our adult, schools and family programme over the last year and discover how you can benefit from the Gallery's public programme in the coming year.

This year's highlights include:

Design Your MK

A new public artwork for Milton Keynes, designed by school children.

Great Art Quest

Offering pupils from local schools the opportunity to create and exhibit work in response to our exhibitions.

Showcase 2011

Eight, week-long exhibitions presenting work by local students and fine art graduates.

The event concludes with networking/refreshments and the opportunity to remain for the Thursday Scratch Night performance.