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- Milton Keynes IF Festival - Freelance Researcher Project: Brief
- Festive Road presents Xcentric Arts
- Feasibility Study: Culture Card
- Project Jewellery - Places Available @ Artworks MK
- Exhibitions & Projects Assistant Vacancy
- The Wishing Well at The Stables
- Aaron Keylock at The Stables
- Joglaresa at The Stables
- Film - The Skin I live In
- The Hoosiers at The Stables
- Framing Space - Lace Exhibition @ Artworks MK
- Ben Waters at The Stables
- Bollywood Brass Band at The Stables
- Film - Potiche (Trophy wife)
- Daniel Sloss at The Stables
- Cloth of Stitch Day School - Free @ Artoworks MK
- Joanne Shaw Taylor at The Stables
- Jack Martello at The Stables
- Dodgy at The Stables
- Film - Oranges and Sunshine
| Milton Keynes IF Festival - Freelance Researcher Project: Brief Posted: 02 Oct 2012 03:35 AM PDT  RESEARCH PROJECT: BRIEF Researcher for IF: Milton Keynes International Festival’s Artist In-Residence - Rosemary Lee For IF: Milton Keynes International Festival 2014 (IF: 2014), choreographer Rosemary Lee has been invited to be an Artist-in-Residence. She will develop a large scale dance-performance that will take place in the ‘Cathedral of Trees’ in Milton Keynes. IF: 2014 and Rosemary Lee Dance are now seeking an exceptional professional and practical freelance researcher to work with Rosemary on the preliminary stages of scoping and informing the shape of this project. The Researcher will also be expected to work as a team, engage with Rosemary’s ideas and ways of working, have a flexible and pro-active approach and be able to manage their own time and workload We are looking for a Researcher who is familiar with, and has a knowledge of the arts and dance infrastructure in the Milton Keynes area, and also has a passion and strong interest in arts engagement and participation. Preferably an experienced dancer / choreographer or someone who has worked in dance This will initially be a part-time fixed term contract there is a possibility may develop into a further period of work later in 2013 - 14. Location: Milton Keynes and area. Work to be undertaken from own base with access to own equipment. There may be access to desk and meeting room space at The Stables if required. Dates: Commencing upon appointment and no later than the end of October 2012, to finish no later than start March 2013. Scope: Maximum 20 days - days and hours flexible to the needs of the contract. The contract is to include all research, preparation, planning, meetings, delivery, evaluation and reporting. Fee: £120 per day total fee £2400 + agreed travel expenses Contract: The contract will be held with The Stables Further Details: Download a brief from the Stables website or contact Lorraine Hack 01908 280828 or email lorraine.hack@stables.org Electronic applications by CV and a letter detailing why you are suitable and interested in the contract. These to be received by Lorraine Hack by 10am Monday 15th October. Interviews Monday 22nd October. --
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| Festive Road presents Xcentric Arts Posted: 01 Oct 2012 01:39 AM PDT Festive Road is to host the first Xcentric Arts evening on Saturday 13 October 6-9pm when we'll be previewing an exhibition featuring the work of some of the artists who have been involved in the company over the last few years. The exhibition will offer an insight into the private studio practices of the lead Artist Directors of Festive Road, Jessica Rost, Paul Smith and Simon Tipping who are normally concerned with collaborative or community arts, as well as sharing the huge diversity of art practices represented by our invited freelance artists, past and present. The highlight of the evening will be a scratch performance of The Nerdy Birdies which is a piece being developed at Centric by Mary Eddowes of The Weirdy Beardies fame. Please come and join us for this special evening at Centric MK, Foxhunter Drive, Linford Wood, MK14 6GE |
| Feasibility Study: Culture Card Posted: 01 Oct 2012 07:00 AM PDT Milton Keynes Council requires a feasibility study to demonstrate appropriate models for a Culture Card for Milton Keynes. This study will consider a culture card in its broadest sense, to include but not be limited to; sports, leisure centres, arts & heritage visitor destinations, libraries and local travel. The primary aim is to increase participation across services. A fully resourced ‘card’ will enable that via customer insight, tracking, cross-marketing, targeted marketing at key segments and a better more comprehensive knowledge of our market and customer base. The ‘card’ is a new concept for Milton Keynes and will incorporate the existing Passport to Leisure scheme. If you are interested in bidding for this opportunity and if you have not already done so, please register your organisation on our e-procurement portal In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/miltonkeynescouncil/ Once you have registered your company please notify contracts@milton-keynes.gov.uk and they will attach you to the project to enable you to see the documents Please ensure that your company contact details/names are correct as the registered contacts will be the only people who receive correspondence, documents and information about this quotation. |
| Project Jewellery - Places Available @ Artworks MK Posted: 01 Oct 2012 07:29 AM PDT We still have places available on our project-based jewellery course at Artworks MK. This fantastic course with Clare Layton runs on monday afternoons from 1pm - 3pm and offers the participant a chance to make an item of their choice, working with the tutor to crate a peice of jewellery. For all abilities. Please call to book: 01908 608 108, or check our website: http://www.artworks-mk.co.uk/workshops-courses/courses/ for more information. |
| Exhibitions & Projects Assistant Vacancy Posted: 01 Oct 2012 08:19 AM PDT MK Arts for Health are currently recruiting for an Exhibitions and Projects Assistant to work closely with the Director on the main areas of MK Arts for Health’s exhibitions and outreach programme. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone to develop experience in administrative duties, art collection and exhibition management and to also access hands-on experience in arts workshop delivery. For more information please download the Job Description and Application Form from the //////'Latest News\\\' page of our wesbite: www.mkartsforhealth.org.uk and send the completed application to sharon.paulger@mkhospital.nhs.uk Deadline: 16th October 2012 Interviews: Week commencing 22nd October 2012 |
| The Wishing Well at The Stables Posted: 27 Sep 2012 07:21 AM PDT  Friday 5 October, Stage 2, 8.45pm Stage 2 Tickets £10 in advance, £12 on the door In the melodic tradition of Peter Gabriel, Bruce Springsteen and The Waterboys, The Wishing Well appeal to lovers of emotive lyrics and melody. Three-part harmonies, wistful violin and majestic rhythms, melded to achingly strong and haunting vocals, produce a rich tapestry of mesmerizing folk, pop and rock. They evoke an extraordinary gamut of emotions with their compelling and awe-inspiring arrangements spun around magnificently poetic lyrics. Their inspiring live performances captivate audiences and have created an enthusiastic ever-growing fan base.
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| Posted: 27 Sep 2012 07:26 AM PDT  Saturday 6 October, Stage 2, 8.45pm Tickets £10 in advance, £12 on the door Aaron Keylock is a 14-year-old blues/rock guitarist/singer-songwriter who cut his teeth as a player in London's most famous blues clubs at the age of twelve, jamming with many of the UK and USA's biggest stars. Still aged twelve Aaron headlined the now infamous Charlotte Street Blues on a Friday night. By age thirteen Aaron had played High Voltage Festival, Chedigny Blues France and Alex James' Harvest Festival. He is currently opening for Joan Armatrading, Nazareth, Southside Johnny, Nine Below Zero and Albert Lee and is attracting plenty of attention from the music industry.
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| Posted: 27 Sep 2012 06:54 AM PDT  Songs of Sin & Subversion Tuesday 9 October, 8pm Tickets £15 Electro-acoustic early music ensemble Joglaresa bring anarchy and sensuality back into medieval music - because life can be just as low in Latin! In these times of sleaze, MPs' expenses, the fall of bankers from grace and controversial wars in the Middle East, Joglaresa (long deemed to be early music's 'bit of rough') present medieval songs of illicit affairs and seductions, biting criticisms of bankers, politicians, bishops and conflict in the Middle East, all delivered with Joglaresa's inimitable energy, danger and, above all, FUN! "Ground-breaking ensemble of cultural nomads... I was blown away by their charm and originality." The Scotsman
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| Posted: 27 Sep 2012 06:43 AM PDT October 10thOpen University Film Society - Season 2012-2013
Weds. 10th October at 18.30 hrs. map of the Open Film Society FacilitiesScreening of Pedro Almodóvar's "La piel que habito" (The Skin I Live In). http://www.openfilmsociety.co.uk/index.php/the-skin-i-live-in/ http://www.facebook.com/events/254429221326582/ Drinks and snacks can be bought in the Hub Bar from 5.30 pm. Please be aware, No one under the age of 16 can be admitted. |
| Posted: 27 Sep 2012 06:55 AM PDT  Wednesday 10 October, 8pm Tickets £25 The Hoosiers are an English indie pop band from Reading, Berkshire and Sweden. The band members are Irwin Sparkes, Martin Skarendahl and Alphonso Sharland. Their first single Worried About Ray reached number five on the UK singles chart in July 2007. They released their debut album, The Trick to Life, in October 2007.
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| Framing Space - Lace Exhibition @ Artworks MK Posted: 01 Oct 2012 02:44 AM PDT Framing Space |
| Posted: 27 Sep 2012 06:57 AM PDT  Monday 15 October, 8pm Tickets £14.50 Ben Waters is widely acknowledged as one of the most exciting piano players in Europe today - "a fab boogie woogie pianist" as one journalist noted. Ben's live shows have been compared to performances by Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard and Jimi Hendrix. Since then Ben's name has become synonymous with excellent performance and his raunchy vocals and exuberant style have earned him a superb reputation as one of the genres finest performers. Make no mistake about it, this is hard hitting boogie woogie at its very best!
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| Bollywood Brass Band at The Stables Posted: 27 Sep 2012 07:00 AM PDT  Wednesday 17 October, 8pm Tickets £16.50 Bollywood meets Brass meets Bhangra! The Bollywood Brass Band is the UK's pioneering Indian-style wedding band, playing the great tunes and compulsively danceable rhythms of the most popular music in the world. Wielding saxophones, tabla, dhol drums and a colossal sousaphone, the BBB are one of the most colourful, joyful and exhilarating acts around. Six hot horns and four funky drummers blend the hottest Hindi film hits with riotous Indian wedding music and Punjabi beats. The band offer a uniquely London take on the world's most popular music, plus video projections from the original Bollywood films, and they've travelled the world, taking their colourful carnivalesque act to over 25 countries along the way. "A sensory assault that oozed good humour and sent people noisily into the night." Evening Standard MEAL DEAL For an additional £13 per person you can enjoy Curry Night here at The Stables (vegetarian options available) served in Café in2. Please go to www.stables.org for menu details. Book in advance through the Box Office to reserve your table. Box office: 01908 280800 Book online: www.stables.org The Stables, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, Milton Keynes MK17 8LU |
| Posted: 27 Sep 2012 06:52 AM PDT Screened on 17th October 2012 at 18.30 hrs. at the Open Film Society, Map of the Open Film Society, Open University, Walton Hall, MK7 6AA For preview visit http://www.openfilmsociety.co.uk/index.php/potiche/ Drinks and snacks can be bought in the Hub Bar from 5.30 pm and consumed in the projection theatre. Please be aware, No one under the age of 16 can be admitted. |
| Posted: 27 Sep 2012 07:04 AM PDT Daniel Sloss: The Show Supported by Kai Humphries Thursday 18 October, 8pm Tickets £13.50 (students £10) The stunning new show from award-winning comedian and half-man-half-Xbox Daniel Sloss. Having starred on Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, Mock The Week and his own show The Adventures of Daniel, he started gigging age 16. Now 21, he's toured internationally, sold out 4 Edinburgh Fringe seasons and to top it all off, he recently left home. So, now the gloves are really off (although the dirty socks are still on the floor...)! May contain strong language or adult material. Suitable for age 16+. "Hysterical... A stunning show of observational humour." Sunday Express Box office: 01908 280800 Book online: www.stables.org The Stbles, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, Milton Keynes MK17 8LU |
| Cloth of Stitch Day School - Free @ Artoworks MK Posted: 01 Oct 2012 02:46 AM PDT Cloth of Stitch Day School with Beth Walsh |
| Joanne Shaw Taylor at The Stables Posted: 27 Sep 2012 07:07 AM PDT With Special Guests Virgil & The Accelerators Monday 22 October, 8pm Tickets £16 Joanne Shaw Taylor is recognised as one of the finest female rock guitar players in the UK today. Joanne appears at The Stables as part of her UK tour to launch her new CD Almost Always Never - her third CD on Ruf Records and her finest work to date. With two highly acclaimed CDs behind her, everyone believes that the new CD will launch Joanne on a pathway to the very top. Tonight as special guests are the incredible power trio Virgil & The Accelerators. Box Office: 01908 280800 Book onine: www.stables.org The Stables, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, Milton Keynes MK17 8LU |
| Posted: 27 Sep 2012 07:28 AM PDT  Tuesday 23 October, 8.45pm Stage 2 Tickets £10 in advance, £12 on the door Jack Martello puts his own spin on the singer-songwriter genre with a mix of soulful vocals, rhythmic guitars and a capella songs during his live shows. In his third year of university Jack frequented an open mic night, testing his original material on the public. After an overwhelming response he decided to create his own YouTube channel with original songs - this received an even greater response from both sides of the Atlantic. Now armed with proper management and a publishing deal, Jack is on the road playing shows and writing songs for his debut album.
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| Posted: 27 Sep 2012 07:09 AM PDT  Supported by Andy Fleet Wed 24 Oct 2012, 8:00pm Price: £15 |
| Posted: 27 Sep 2012 06:53 AM PDT Screened on 24th October 2012 at 18.30 hrs. at the Open Film Society, Map of the Open Film Society, Open University, Walton Hall, MK7 6AA For preview visit http://www.openfilmsociety.co.uk/index.php/oranges-and-sunshine/ Drinks and snacks can be bought in the Hub Bar from 5.30 pm and consumed in the projection theatre. Please be aware, No one under the age of 16 can be admitted. |
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