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Open Show Launch @ Creed Street Arts Centre - 16th Jan

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 12:49 PM PST


Everyone is invited to the launch of our first Open Show for 2013!

Featuring a diverse mix of Milton Keynes based artists. Join us at 7pm onwards for a preview of the works, meet the artists, grab a real ale from the snug bar and enjoy a few live performances.

Featured Artists Include:
ShutterBetty
Jess Holroyd
Ambrose Hudson
Neil Beardmore
Marso Rivere
Suzanna Raymond
Roger Tapp
Rosemary Doherty
The Adult Continuing Education Painting Course Students
Shelly Wyn-de-Bank
Spike Wyn-de-Bank
Allan Levvy
Bonnie White
Kyle Gibbings

more to be announced

Our exhibition launches are always completely FREE to attend and open to all. The exhibition is always open during standard venue opening hours aswell as during shows, performances and other events taking place at the Arts Centre.



Creed Street, MK12 5LY Wolverton, Milton Keynes - 7pm


 



FOR MORE CLICK HERE AND VISIT OUR SITE

History into Literature

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 05:58 AM PST


University of Oxford Department of Continuing Education - Weekly Class Programme in LITERATURE


Karen Hewitt, MA


 


York House Centre, London Road STONY STRATFORD, MK11 1JQ


Thursdays 10-12noon Starts 17 January 2013


10 meetings £165.00


For more information please take a leaflet or contact OUDCE Tel: 01865 280892 Email: ppweekly@conted.ox.ac.uk


www.conted.ox.ac.uk


 

S.S.Shanty! - 26th Jan

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 06:20 AM PST


Venue: York House Centre, London Road, Stony Stratford, MK11 1JQ


Date: Saturday, January 26th.


Time: 20.00 - 23.00.


Admission £5


About as far from the sea as you can get in England, but with a history of sea-going boat-making and one of the finest purveyors of sea shanties to its name, Stony Stratford is the obvious place for a shanty festival. Five Men Not Called Matt will host and toast, and a plethora of lusty voices will have you splicing a mainbrace (if not two).


It's all in aid of RNLI, and there will be a real D-class lifebaot on display in the grounds of York House. The merriment will be augmented by a bar with real ale and (local) real cider.


Tickets are a mere £fiver for this excellent cause, and you can get them (from Monday January 7th) from York House or Well Past It (Timor Court, Stony Stratford).


Any questions? Email clayton@cockandbull.org.uk.


 

Open University Film Society - Season 2012-2013

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 02:08 AM PDT


The Open University Film Society 2012/3 season starts on Weds. 10th October at 18.30 hrs.


Screening of Pedro Almodóvar's "La piel que habito" (The Skin I Live In).
(Original Version in Spanish with English subtitles). http://www.facebook.com/events/254429221326582/ 


Follow us in Twitter at http://twitter.com/OU_Film 


Like us at  http://www.facebook.com/OpenFilmSociety or visit our website at http://www.openfilmsociety.co.uk.


Membership 2012/2013 Season



  • Full membership of the Society costs £70 (equivalent to £2.69 per film).

  • Associate membership at £25 allows entry to any FIVE films.

  • Guests are much welcome. Tickets on sale at the door 15 minutes before each performance at a cost of £6.00 per film (£5.00 concessions with proof of status).


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.


 

AGMK Music Workshop 3 - 15th January @ The O.U.

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 05:16 AM PST


@ The O.U. Music Studio - 6 - 8pm




These workshops have been set up to support local music. The groups purpose:

a. The Music Team, as an integral part of AGMK, exists to support music, musicians and music-related activity across Milton Keynes.
b. We will support and encourage music activity that shows professionalism, integrity, creativity and skill, and where a need or a market can be demonstrated
c. We will assemble and regularly update the information available on all strands of the Milton Keynes music community
d. We will keep in touch with the music community and with them identify what`s missing and what would meet an unmet need.
e. We will develop and implement proposals that can fulfil identified needs in music, including support for those seeking to make a living from music
f. We will work in alliance with others, treat colleagues with respect and co-operation, and promote programmes that add value, are fun and celebrate the best of our music.


Key projects have already been agreed and assigned to some people but we still need more!

To recap:

Task A Compiling a database
Task B Harnessing Commercial Spaces
Task C Supporting Music in the Community
Task D Supporting Music Businesses
Task E Re-energising AGMK`s Music panel (team)
Task F Developing a monthly, comprehensive Music Fanzine
Task G Arts Gateway ticketing Service
Task H Developing a coherent approach to Business


Please register your interest by emailing me: nicky@artsgatewaymk.org.uk asap with your details!

Thank you!



Nicky :-)

 

Burn's Night Supper at The Cock Hotel

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 04:56 AM PST



Thursday, 17 January: "Burns Night Supper". Yes, it's a bit early - because the venue is about to be refurbished. Nevertheless, there'll be the traditional haggis & neeps, the skirling pipes, the Burns' address to the haggis, and a good smattering of verse. Price £17.95 (book ahead and order your choice at The Cock Hotel). Starts at 7.30pm for 8pm serving. {{{{jpeg attached}}}}




 

Fair Organs & Festivals

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 04:58 AM PST



SATURDAY, 19th: Fair Organs and Festivals.




10:00 am - 12:00 noon




 




An illustrated talk given by Anna Page about Fair ground and Street organs




(as well as a Cathedral organ). This musical bite will be in the Parish Hall




alongside the church. The talk will begin at 10:30 am. A small street organ




'work in progress' will be displayed and some video and audio recordings




will be played.




 





Free admission.  Refreshments (including tea/coffee/cake) on sale. This




event is for the Organ Fund.

Scribal Gathering: Bardic Trials

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 05:01 AM PST


TUESDAY, 22nd: “Scribal Gathering: Bardic Trials”



8pm. The Crown (upstairs): open mic poetry and voting for the 3rd Bard of Stony Stratford. Always a jolly evening with music and verse and featured performers, Mark Niel, Danni Antagonist (current Bard) and The Antipoet.



 

William Morris and the Mediaeval Dream

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 05:00 AM PST



TUESDAY, 22nd:  




William Morris and the Mediaeval Dream




A talk by Dr Nicola Smith




Art historian, Fellow of the University of Buckingham




and a Director of Art Pursuits UK




STONY STRATFORD LIBRARY AT 7pm




FOLLOWED BY CAKES, WINE & JUICE




Free entry by ticket available from the Library 01908 562562 (Tues-Sat)

Literary Stuff Quiz

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 05:02 AM PST


THURSDAY, JANUARY 24th: “Literary Stuff Quiz”



The Crown, Market Square. 7.30pm. £5 a team of 4 to 6. Entry is £5 per team for teams of from 4 to 6, with tickets sold at the door.




Proceeds to a local charity.




 




As per tradition, the prize for the winners is to set the questions for the following year.




Questions will range from classics to chick-lit and various points in between, so there should be something for everyone!

AGMK Visual Arts Workshop (2) - 24 January

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 05:25 AM PST


AGMK's next workshop is planned for Thurs 24th of Jan 6-8pm - venue tbc

These workshops are for those wanting to get more involved and feel particularly passionate about the Visual Arts scene in MK.

Following on from the first workshop back in November we can now start to build and plan around proposed projects that were discussed!

We need 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. There are still gaps to fill to ensure we cover all areas so do get on board to make a difference!

Please ask to see the notes from the last one at some of the initial projects we'll be working on but we will be adding to these as we go.

Please spread the word to relevant parties.


Please register your interest by emailing me: nicky@artsgatewaymk.org.uk asap with your details!

Thank you.

Nicky

Bard To Verse 9

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 05:03 AM PST


FRIDAY, 25TH: “Bard To Verse 9”


The Crown (upstairs). 8.00pm. The Speakeasy people are back for the NINTH year! No wonder - they have a great time and a packed house. If you want to perform (your own or someone else's poetry) email martin@writerbrock.co.uk in advance. All styles welcome.


 

A History of the World in 12 Maps

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 05:04 AM PST



MONDAY, 28TH: “A History of the World in 12 Maps”  Stony Stratford Library, 7.30 – 9.00pm.




In his book, Jerry Brotton looks at twelve maps drawn from global history – from Ptolemy in Greek times to Google Earth of today. Each of the 12 conveys a highly individual view of the world. Come and learn more about maps, mapmakers and the politicians who commissioned them.




5 from Rob and Liz Gifford: 562025 or gifford11@btinternet.com




Copies of Jerry’s book will be available for signing and sale afterwards!  



 


Many thanks. Also attached is a copy of the not-quite-complete brochure.

Check it out- Buszy Magazine

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 04:00 AM PST






Buszy Magazine - An MK based online magazine put together BY young people, FOR young people. If you're aged 13-25 with a passion for media & would like to get involved email info@mad-uk.org http://buszymag.com/

Desperate To Dance Workshops

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 03:18 AM PST






We are fund-raising for a series of workshops for young wheelchair users. Please help us to spread the word / sell tickets. Great music for a great cause. Thank you and big dancin' love from the desperate 2 dance company xx

Pantomonium. The Palace Theatre. Bedford.

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 03:28 AM PST




After the huge success of our pub tour last year we have decided to entertain the masses with Pantomonium in a proper theatre....don't worry it has a bar!!

Those lovely people at the Palace Theatre are letting us set up home for a week. Current show timings are;
Wednesday 9th January 9.00pm (NUS discount opening night only)
Thursday 10th January 9.00pm (coach trip from N'ton - Turvey)
... Friday 11th january 9.00pm
Saturday 12th January 9.00pm

We may add a Tuesday performance.

Official box office not open yet, but if you want to put your name down for seats then we will reserve them for you.
email annamktoc@yahoo.co.uk with the performance date and number of tickets you require

Tickets are £12







New Term.Jazz Dance Classes

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 03:16 AM PST






The new term of Jazz Dance Classes commence at Milton Keynes Theatre on Friday 11th Jan, 7-8pm, for 10 weeks, contact rachaelfindlay@theambassadors.com for more info

Jessica Rost- Xcentric Arts

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 03:12 AM PST









 




On 19th of January, Xcentric will be hosting another Scratch night with Natali Castro and Tamzen Moulding presenting their new performance pieces. - Castro tells the story of her comedic struggle with the English language, and the way in which it molded and influenced her to embrace her 'inner clown'. As part of her pr...actice and development, Castro runs workshops and travels with her tongue-in-cheek philosphy to enable other people to do the same. - Tamzen Moulding is part of UK Performance Company 'Inverted'. They combine movement techniques such as dance and acrobatics to create a unique style of engagement. Moulding obtained a BA Degree from London Contemporary Dance School. Her dancing style focuses on extracting elements of circus techniques and combining them with contemporary dance.

Winter Waterside with Artworks MK

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 02:56 AM PST





Awesome acoustic night to raise funds for the 2013 Waterside Festival!





Winter Waterside
24 January at 19:30

The Barn, Artworks MK, Parklands, Great Linford, Milton Keynes MK14 5DZ 01908 608108

Mark Niel (MK Poet Laureate) makes New Act of the Year final

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 03:08 AM PST





 


§  Final on 27 January at Bloomsbury Theatre, London


§  Sixteen acts to perform in showcase


Milton Keynes Poet Laureate, Mark Niel has reached the final of a prestigious comedy competition. The NATYS: New Act of The Year is New Variety's comedy showcase & awards for emerging talent who are serious about their craft and have the ambition to breakthrough into the live entertainment profession.


Described as "the most important show of the year for new comedy and variety talent" by The Stage, Mark made it through the nerve-wracking audition process to win one of sixteen coveted places out of a field of nearly two hundred applicants. Each act has only five minutes to make an impact on the judges and audience.


Mark said,


"I'm delighted to have reached the final and I'm looking forward to performing in a respected competition with such a long and distinguished history"


The NATYS began in 1983 on the CAST New Variety Circuit and ran for over 20 years at the Hackney Empire, becoming the celebrated industry showcase and key diary event for reviewers (Evening Standard, Time Out, Metro, Guardian Guide, and Chortle), agents, scouts and bookers.


The NATYS comedy roll call is legendary. Previous finalists range from the late Linda Smith to Lee Mack, and include Harry Hill, Alan Davies, Ed Byrne, Ardal O'Hanlon, Ricky Grover, Simon Pegg, Catherine Tate and Micky Flannagan. That history is not lost on Mark:


"I feel very humbled to have made trod the same path as many of my comedy heroes. I believe that poems can be entertainment as well as art and I'm excited to represent Poetry on a big stage".


Tickets can be booked directly through www.thebloomsbury.com or on 020 7388 8822


 


Where:    Bloomsbury Theatre, 15 Gordon Street, London.


WC1H 0AH


 


When:      7.30pm Sunday, 27 January, 2013


 


Tickets:    £12.50/£10


    


Picture: Charlie Ray


For more information or interviews please contact:


MARK NIEL


 HIS WEBSITE            www.akickinthearts.co.uk


LANDLINE:                 01908 691755


MOBILE:                     07972 131333


E-MAIL                        mark@akickinthearts.co.uk


Notes for Editors


The NATYS is open to performers of stand-up, specialty, musical, live art, physical and sketch comedy who are serious about their craft and ready to breakthrough into the world of comedy.


It regularly attracts performers from across Britain and abroad and keeps the stage door open for a new wave of comedy acts to get onto the professional comedy circuit, including bookings to perform on New Variety's shows across the year: Jo Brand & The NATYS, Ludgershall Rural Comedy Club and Best of New Variety.


The Competition is run by New Variety Lives and their Press Release is at http://www.newvarietylives.co.uk/upgrade/?q=content/natys-new-acts-year-2013-final


Mark was appointed the first Milton Keynes' Poet Laureate in 2011 and turned professional last year following redundancy after 20 years in Financial Services.


Mark is the Poet in residence for the MK Dons for the 2012/2013 season


 


 


 
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