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Creative Midlands South

Scribal Gathering featuring the Antipoet & Mark Niel

Posted: 13 Nov 2012 10:54 AM PST










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    		Scribal Gathering returns on Tuesday 13th November with a fantastic featured set: The Antipoet with Mark Niel - The Rhythm Method Tour, 'combines the genius of the wit and dubious wisdom of The Antipoet and the sheer delight that is Milton Keynes' poet laureate, Mark Niel'. We also have the open-minded open mic, welcoming performers of any style, inclination or level of ineptitude to take the stage and share their poetry, music and song, or anything else they can't do at home, before a warm and receptive audience. Join us...

    Where: The Crown, Market Square, Stony Stratford MK11 1BE

    When: Tuesday 13th November 2012. Doors open at 7.30 for 8.00 start

    How: Sign up for open mic on the night. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.

MPs' Christmas Card Design Competition

Posted: 13 Nov 2012 07:53 AM PST

MPs Iain Stewart and Mark Lancaster have encouraged local primary schools to create designs for their personal Christmas cards to showcase local creativity. The competition was open to year 5 and year 6 pupils from any primary school in both Parliamentary constituencies in Milton Keynes.

This year's designs were judged by Anthony Spira, Director of MK Gallery and Anna Mauremootoo, Reporter for MK News.

The winner of the competition for each constituency will feature on the front of their respective MP's personal Christmas card with each MP sending over 300 Christmas cards to their family, friends and colleagues, including the Prime Minister and Her Majesty the Queen. The runners up for the Christmas card competition and their designs will be featured as thumbprints on the reverse of the MPs' Christmas cards.

The winners and runners up of the competition will be announced on 14 December and all entries from participating schools will be on display at MK Gallery from 7-30 December. 

Milton Keynes Music Service Piano Trio at The Albert Hall

Posted: 13 Nov 2012 08:16 AM PST


Monday 5 November 2012

A piano trio from Milton Keynes Music Service have been invited to play in the School Proms at the Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday 13 November.

Organised by Youth Music, the event showcases the cream of young musical talent across the UK. Having already impressed the judges in two rounds to get to this stage, the young trio Wayne Chan (cello), Andrew Choy (piano) and Hermione Fleck (violin) are excited about playing at the world-famous venue.

Head of Service, David Rose, said: “This is an incredible achievement for the group. They have worked so hard to have this opportunity to play on the same stage as so many world-famous musicians. A special thanks must go to their teachers Anna Gash, Euan Forrester and Maia Griffin.”

To learn more about the musical activities and lessons available through Milton Keynes Music Service, visit their website,www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/Music_Service.

Mini Makers at MK Gallery: Sculpture

Posted: 13 Nov 2012 06:11 AM PST



Mini Makers


Sculpture with Sian Griffiths
Saturday 17 November / 1 - 3pm / Free


Suitable for children aged 4+


 


Come along this week as we create small, decorative sculptures from a range of everyday objects. Using simple techniques inspired by Sian Griffith's own practice, participants will explore a diversity of colour and texture to create amazing sculptures from everyday materials.

MK Festival Fringe looking for artists for bicycle street market

Posted: 13 Nov 2012 04:54 AM PST


MK Festival Fringe are hosting CHAIN REACTION, an undercover bicycle street market in MK Theatre District on Sunday 16th December.

We're looking for artists, artisans, makers and designers... Have you got hand made, home made or 'made in MK' stock to sell...off the back of a bicycle?? Book your bicycle pitch now for this one-off event: anita@mkfestivalfringe.com

Callout for Choir for our Xmas Mingle...

Posted: 13 Nov 2012 04:38 AM PST


CALLOUT: We are looking for a choir or a group to come and sing some carols at our next Xmas Mingle on the 18th of December @ The Chrysalis Theatre. Please get in touch with me, if you would like to share what you do and get everyone in the Xmas spirit!

Nicky - info@artsgatewaymk.org.uk - thanks.

AGMK Visual Arts Workshop - 28 Nov @ The Tecton Gallery

Posted: 13 Nov 2012 04:37 AM PST


AGMK are planning a workshop for those wanting to get more involved and feel particularly passionate about the Visual Arts scene in MK. Ths will be held on Wednesday the 28th of November at The Tecton Gallery - Fenny Stratford between 6 and 8pm.

We aim to have a good cross-section of painters. illustrators, art teachers, gallery owners, art venues, filmmakers, digital/graphic/web designers, fashion designers, photographers, tattoo artists, hair designers, Make-up/Theatrical make-up artists, gourmet food design, arts & crafts etc.

Some of the projects we will be looking at initially are empty spaces/buildings for exhibitiing, showcasing, workshops/studio etc, art auction showcasing fundraisers, our 'Hang the Art' exhibitions, designer competitions, post-grad projects, art in commercial spaces.....

Please email me if you are interested in attending: info@artsgatewaymk.org.uk - please also spread the word to anyone else who might be interested!

Many thanks. Nicky


 

The Cry of the Homeless CD

Posted: 13 Nov 2012 03:52 AM PST


 


PRESS RELEASE                                    8th NOVEMBER 2012


The Cry of the Homeless CD is a project of the Jesus Celebration Centre and is destined for Christmas chart success. The band 'The Hope' is made up of homeless people from MK, who want to make a difference.


A vision of Pastor Al who is the founder of the charity; (reg no. 1132461). He has one aim:  to make a difference to the lives of homeless in our community.  Pastor Al called in the musical talents of Debbie Murray and Dave Lakin to direct the CD, and very quickly rehearsals began with residents from Cambridge Street Hostel.  "It is amazing how positive involvement has impacted on the lives of the homeless.  I witnessed the resident's progress from sitting down and singing quietly to standing upright, confident and performing publically in the presence of the Mayor of MK, It's astonishing!"


Going to the studio was a unique experience.  Resident John Proctor commented " I never imagined at the age of 37 I would be doing this; I'm overwhelmed to have taken part, I have made friends and I will remember it for the rest of my life."  Pastor Al commented "This clearly demonstrates that projects like these support and motivate those whose lives have fallen into crisis".  All the money raised from the sales of this CD will be invested back into homeless projects at the JCC. These include The Cry of the Homeless Day Centre, JCC Training Centre, Food Bank, Winter Night Shelter & Sunday Morning Breakfast for the homeless.              


Pastor Al is an inspiration. He says" I am an ordinary guy, married with three children.  It was my destiny to come to MK and bring changes to the lives of victims in the community and this project is achieving that objective." 


The JCC relies solely on volunteers and Pastor Al sends a big thank you to all who continue to support his project.


The Cry of the Homeless CD will be available for download from iTunes, Amazon, JCC, CD Baby, and for sale at the JCC Book Shop. The cost is £3.


For more info on JCC Homeless projects www.jcc-uk.org


 


Please contact Project Manager of COH:  Andrew Ackerman


email doubleamk@o2.co.uk


 


Musical Director Debbie Murray:


email  debbie.murray@orbit.org.uk


 

Stagestruck Youth Theatre presents Bugsy Malone

Posted: 13 Nov 2012 03:28 AM PST





Grab your splurge guns and head on down to Fat Sam’s Grand Slam on 16th and 17th November – it’s the hottest speakeasy in Milton Keynes!

Fat Sam is in danger of being closed down by his business rival Dandy Dan. Enter baby-faced Bugsy Malone, a killer with the ladies and a definite asset to Fat Sam. Unfortunately, Bugsy has also caught the eye of Sam’s girlfriend, Tallulah, though he’s set his designs on the showgirl, Blousey Brown.

In everyone’s favourite slapstick gangster musical comedy, Bugsy Malone follows the rivalry between two half-witted street gangs and the washed up, well-intentioned, one-time boxer who steps in to take control of Fat Sam's gang and give Dandy Dan and his boys what they've got coming.

Originally written for children to perform, it explores the roaring 20s, prohibition and the depression in a tongue-in-cheek tribute to the gangster movies of the thirties. About 30 youngsters ranging in age from 11-15 years from the theatre’s lively and creative youth theatre, Stagestruck, will be performing this gangster-themed extravaganza, set in Chicago in the 1920’s.

The show is produced by Katie Stratford and the theatre’s own technical team with the set designed and made by well known local artist and sculptor, Graham Mills, using wherever possible recycled products and whose list also includes making all the splurge guns. Expect plenty of wisecracks and some great singing and dancing – but watch out for those splurge guns!

Listing Information

Venue: Stantonbury Campus Theatre, Milton Keynes
Date: Friday 16th November at 7.30pm & Saturday 17th November at 3pm

WANTED- Drumming Group.

Posted: 13 Nov 2012 03:02 AM PST


We are looking for a DRUMMING GROUP to make some noise at this year's Lantern Processesion at the Stony Stratford Switch-On Day, Saturday 01 December.


You would need to be able to process with your instruments along the route around Stony Stratford to the Market Square leaving York House at 4.14pm. The streets will be packed with crowds of thousands. Interested? Please send me a personal message. Fiona Trinder - York House Centre (Stony Stratford)

All I Want for Christmas....

Posted: 09 Nov 2012 12:08 PM PST


..... is a Special Christmas Class !


You can make something original and unique this Christmas either for yourself or as gifts for your family and friends at The Stani Studios in Stony Stratford. Find out more via the links below ; 


Porcelain Decorations : 10 - 4 pm Tues 27 Nov


Cards & Decorations : 6 - 830 pm Wed 5 Dec


Christmas Mosaics : 10 - 4 pm Fri 7 Dec


Jewellery for Xmas ; 10 - 4 pm Sat 15 Dec


You can reserve a place or book on the classes directly via The Stani Studios  or call 01908 567656 or visit The Stani Gallery at 61 High Street in Stony Stratford - open every day !


The Stani Studios  Art & Craft Workshops For You


70a High Street. Stony Stratford. MK11 1AH

The Tale of a Cat

Posted: 09 Nov 2012 12:32 PM PST


A new book by Susi Whittaker, Artist in Residence at The Stani Gallery in Stony Stratford, is now available featuring her original paintings depicting the story of Colin the Cat. Especially for children and cat lovers, this enchanting tale makes an ideal special present and unique gift.


 


An extract from the book ....


 


This is a tale of a cat called Colin.


Now when I say tale, I mean a little story about him.


 


Of course his tail follows him wherever he goes in his story, so it is a tale about his tail as well. Does that make sense to you ?


 


I hope you enjoy Colin's tale ( and tail ! ). So let me introduce you to him.


 


As you can see, the first thing you probably notice about


him.....is his large and expressive eyes...yes his body is large and expressive as well, I admit.


 


He has a kindly face, and is full of fun. However he is a bit lonely now he no longer lives with his family. So let's see how he manages for a year in his life......


 


To find out more, you can purchase the book from The Stani Gallery for only £ 6.50 as well as prints of the original paintings used in the book and a calendar too !


 


The Stani Gallery is open every day at 61 High Street in Stony Stratford. MK11 1AY. Tel : 01908 567656

Studios available at Galley Hill

Posted: 09 Nov 2012 08:49 AM PST


Artworks MK, Galley Hill studios - call for applications


Our Galley Hill site is situated in north Milton Keynes close to Stony Stratford.  The studios are secure, have good light, and the rent is inclusive of bills.  These studios also offer 24 hour access.


We are inviting Buckinghamshire-based artists, designers, photographers, filmmakers, musicians and writers to apply for studios on a 12month basis.


We have two studios available:


Studio 1 – 126 square foot, rental is £79 per month


Studio 2 – 171 square foot, rental is £107 per month


Our subsidised studios are for emerging and early career creative practitioners. As a member of the Artworks MK family, practitioners will be offered six mentoring sessions during the year and access to a range of on-site facilities.


To apply for a studio, please submit an outline of your practice (max. 500 words, up to 5 images) along with your CV to info@artworks-mk.co.uk


Deadline for applications is5pm,Monday 19 November 2012


Interviews are scheduled for week commencing 3 December.
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