Comments for Created in Birmingham http://www.createdinbirmingham.com Linking up Birmingham's Artistic and Creative Communities Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:58:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 Comment on Lego Bullring by James Yarker http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2009/11/18/lego-bullring/comment-page-1/#comment-59347 James Yarker Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:58:05 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=4270#comment-59347 The Stan's Cafe pitch for the Arts Council's Cultural Olympiad project "Artists Taking The Lead" was to work with architects and school kids from around Birmingham building a ridiculously enormous cathedral out of Lego. We were inspired by an exercise in which the City Council asked us what made a great international city and, thinking of Barcelona, I rather facetiously said "a half finished Cathedral" and was never able to shift the idea that we should half build a cathedral in Birmingham. Unfortunately days before the deadline James May from Top Gear launched his life-size lego house project and I'm convinced that is the only reason why the region now has a large Lady Godiva parade in Coventry to lookforward to (obviously it's not but it helps my pride to think of it like this). The Stan’s Cafe pitch for the Arts Council’s Cultural Olympiad project “Artists Taking The Lead” was to work with architects and school kids from around Birmingham building a ridiculously enormous cathedral out of Lego.

We were inspired by an exercise in which the City Council asked us what made a great international city and, thinking of Barcelona, I rather facetiously said “a half finished Cathedral” and was never able to shift the idea that we should half build a cathedral in Birmingham.

Unfortunately days before the deadline James May from Top Gear launched his life-size lego house project and I’m convinced that is the only reason why the region now has a large Lady Godiva parade in Coventry to lookforward to (obviously it’s not but it helps my pride to think of it like this).

]]> Comment on Fancy a trip to Transmediale? by Chris Unitt http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2009/11/17/fancy-a-trip-to-transmediale/comment-page-1/#comment-59346 Chris Unitt Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:49:06 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=4250#comment-59346 My usual request when that (unpleasantly loaded?) phrase is used - can someone please explain who the 'Brum Twitterati' refers to? My usual request when that (unpleasantly loaded?) phrase is used – can someone please explain who the ‘Brum Twitterati’ refers to?

]]> Comment on Birmingham Seen by Birmingham history wing secures lottery funding | Birmingham Conservation Trust http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2009/11/17/birmingham-seen/comment-page-1/#comment-59345 Birmingham history wing secures lottery funding | Birmingham Conservation Trust Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:47:58 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=4244#comment-59345 [...] There is currently an exhibition of Birmingham-focused photography at the museum called ‘Birmingham Seen’. The exhibition looks at how Birmingham artists and photographers have portrayed the city over the years and features some magnificent insights into how the city used to look, and might have looked. Chris Unitt wrote this blogpost about the exhibition this week over on Created in Birmingham. [...] [...] There is currently an exhibition of Birmingham-focused photography at the museum called ‘Birmingham Seen’. The exhibition looks at how Birmingham artists and photographers have portrayed the city over the years and features some magnificent insights into how the city used to look, and might have looked. Chris Unitt wrote this blogpost about the exhibition this week over on Created in Birmingham. [...]

]]> Comment on Fancy a trip to Transmediale? by Pete Ashton http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2009/11/17/fancy-a-trip-to-transmediale/comment-page-1/#comment-59340 Pete Ashton Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:00:45 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=4250#comment-59340 @Matt - Well, since I'm looking for "using media with the aim of shaking up or understanding society better" there's a good chance they will be perceived as "the usual Brum Twitterati" but I figured early on there's no getting away from systemic bias, especially on this time scale. @Matt – Well, since I’m looking for “using media with the aim of shaking up or understanding society better” there’s a good chance they will be perceived as “the usual Brum Twitterati” but I figured early on there’s no getting away from systemic bias, especially on this time scale.

]]> Comment on Birmingham film info by Nicky Getgood http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2009/11/18/birmingham-film-info/comment-page-1/#comment-59338 Nicky Getgood Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:25:33 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=4274#comment-59338 Oh yes, and I believe there's a Filum Night that celebrates Irish film at The Spotted Dog 8pm every other Mon. Next one is 30th Nov, I hear. ;-) Oh yes, and I believe there’s a Filum Night that celebrates Irish film at The Spotted Dog 8pm every other Mon. Next one is 30th Nov, I hear. ;-)

]]> Comment on Birmingham film info by Nicky Getgood http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2009/11/18/birmingham-film-info/comment-page-1/#comment-59337 Nicky Getgood Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:21:19 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=4274#comment-59337 Hi Thought I'd draw attention to a proposal from Brendan O'Neill for an Irish Film Festival in Bham. Still inplanning stages by the looks of things but could be interesting: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=179666013210 Here's the blurb from Brendan on the Facebook page: A film festival devoted to film from or about Ireland or with an identifiable Irish interest/connection. I want to showcase Irish culture and life through the medium of film and also show that there is a lot more to Irish culture than the prevailing image of a big parade one day each year where everybody gets drunk! A film festival would be a good start but I would like to grow it into an Irish Culture week which would include a Digbeth based music festival music "Jigbeth" plus simultaneous theatre, art and photography exhibitions throughout the city. Hi

Thought I’d draw attention to a proposal from Brendan O’Neill for an Irish Film Festival in Bham. Still inplanning stages by the looks of things but could be interesting:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=179666013210

Here’s the blurb from Brendan on the Facebook page:

A film festival devoted to film from or about Ireland or with an identifiable Irish interest/connection.

I want to showcase Irish culture and life through the medium of film and also show that there is a lot more to Irish culture than the prevailing image of a big parade one day each year where everybody gets drunk!

A film festival would be a good start but I would like to grow it into an Irish Culture week which would include a Digbeth based music festival music “Jigbeth” plus simultaneous theatre, art and photography exhibitions throughout the city.

]]> Comment on Birmingham film info by Lyle http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2009/11/18/birmingham-film-info/comment-page-1/#comment-59336 Lyle Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:55:33 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=4274#comment-59336 Town Hall & Symphony Hall continue to present a variety of film screenings with organ, orchestral, ukulele and DJ accompaniment - The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Laurel & Hardy and Buster Keaton, Yogoto No Yume, Mother India and a performance of Brian Eno’s Apollo accompanied by NASA imagery and the Houston Symphony Orchestra are all coming soon. Check www.thsh.co.uk for info! Town Hall & Symphony Hall continue to present a variety of film screenings with organ, orchestral, ukulele and DJ accompaniment – The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Laurel & Hardy and Buster Keaton, Yogoto No Yume, Mother India and a performance of Brian Eno’s Apollo accompanied by NASA imagery and the Houston Symphony Orchestra are all coming soon. Check http://www.thsh.co.uk for info!

]]> Comment on Tweedeleededeedee – the storyteller version by Lyle http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2009/11/19/tweedeleededeedee-the-storyteller-version/comment-page-1/#comment-59335 Lyle Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:50:40 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=4266#comment-59335 Spot on Chris. Tweedeleededeedee was performed on 6 Dec 2008 as part of the Town Hall Children Events series - a barnstormer of a production from Mr Murphy and gang, well worth seeing. Spot on Chris. Tweedeleededeedee was performed on 6 Dec 2008 as part of the Town Hall Children Events series – a barnstormer of a production from Mr Murphy and gang, well worth seeing.

]]> Comment on Fancy a trip to Transmediale? by Matt Murtagh http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2009/11/17/fancy-a-trip-to-transmediale/comment-page-1/#comment-59332 Matt Murtagh Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:38:05 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=4250#comment-59332 Really like this as an idea, it's just the sort of thing CIB should be doing. Hope it's not just the usual Brum Twitterati who get a chance to go. Really like this as an idea, it’s just the sort of thing CIB should be doing. Hope it’s not just the usual Brum Twitterati who get a chance to go.

]]> Comment on Fancy a trip to Transmediale? by Pete Ashton http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2009/11/17/fancy-a-trip-to-transmediale/comment-page-1/#comment-59329 Pete Ashton Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:29:53 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=4250#comment-59329 It's okay, Russ. I got notification of the comment and emailed Janice. It’s okay, Russ. I got notification of the comment and emailed Janice.

]]> Comment on Lego Bullring by Chris H. http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2009/11/18/lego-bullring/comment-page-1/#comment-59328 Chris H. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:46:25 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=4270#comment-59328 Would be much more accurate if it had the steps closed off due to rain/leaves/condensation. Would be much more accurate if it had the steps closed off due to rain/leaves/condensation.

]]> Comment on Capsule’s 10th birthday by Lisa http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2009/11/17/capsules-10th-birthday/comment-page-1/#comment-59326 Lisa Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:42:31 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=4259#comment-59326 ooh can I add in a couple more events that are happening as part of our celebrations - never content for just 1 party we've got 10. Friday 11th December Pram with visuals by Film Ficcones + Light Trap - Vivid Sunday 13th December Heat & Light present Sudden Infant - Vivid thanks ooh can I add in a couple more events that are happening as part of our celebrations – never content for just 1 party we’ve got 10.

Friday 11th December Pram with visuals by Film Ficcones + Light Trap – Vivid
Sunday 13th December Heat & Light present Sudden Infant – Vivid

thanks

]]> Comment on Capsule’s 10th birthday by Digbeth is Good » Capsule are ten http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2009/11/17/capsules-10th-birthday/comment-page-1/#comment-59320 Digbeth is Good » Capsule are ten Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:41:21 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=4259#comment-59320 [...] to Created in Birmingham and More Canals Than Venice for reminding me that Capsule’s tenth birthday is almost upon us [...] [...] to Created in Birmingham and More Canals Than Venice for reminding me that Capsule’s tenth birthday is almost upon us [...]

]]> Comment on Capsule’s 10th birthday by PixieSixer http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2009/11/17/capsules-10th-birthday/comment-page-1/#comment-59319 PixieSixer Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:42:22 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=4259#comment-59319 He he! Thank you for reminding me to book tickets. It's going to be a beautifully gigful month! He he!
Thank you for reminding me to book tickets. It’s going to be a beautifully gigful month!

]]> Comment on Fancy a trip to Transmediale? by Russ L http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2009/11/17/fancy-a-trip-to-transmediale/comment-page-1/#comment-59318 Russ L Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:06:21 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=4250#comment-59318 Barb - he specifically asked for applicants to drop him an email. Just a thought, likesay. Barb – he specifically asked for applicants to drop him an email. Just a thought, likesay.

]]> Comment on Fancy a trip to Transmediale? by janice connolly/ Barbara Nice http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2009/11/17/fancy-a-trip-to-transmediale/comment-page-1/#comment-59317 janice connolly/ Barbara Nice Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:17:24 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=4250#comment-59317 I would love to go to get ideas for more stuff on line to do both for my comedy character Barbara Nice and for Women and Theatre the theatre co based in brum that I am the artisitic director of and has been going 27 years . We are known to the arts council . I would love to go to get ideas for more stuff on line to do both for my comedy character Barbara Nice and for Women and Theatre the theatre co based in brum that I am the artisitic director of and has been going 27 years . We are known to the arts council .

]]> Comment on CiB’s 2000th post by Fancy a trip to Transmediale? | Created in Birmingham http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2009/11/13/cibs-2000th-post/comment-page-1/#comment-59315 Fancy a trip to Transmediale? | Created in Birmingham Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:49:17 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=4237#comment-59315 [...] Chris alluded to in the 2000th post I’m lurking in the background of Created in Birmingham at the moment. If there was an office [...] [...] Chris alluded to in the 2000th post I’m lurking in the background of Created in Birmingham at the moment. If there was an office [...]

]]> Comment on Birmingham Seen by Nicky Getgood http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2009/11/17/birmingham-seen/comment-page-1/#comment-59313 Nicky Getgood Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:40:47 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=4244#comment-59313 Me mum's coming up this wkend so going to go and see this with her. There's a BMAG tour of Bham People & Places at 2.30pm this Sat. Meet in the Round Room. Me mum’s coming up this wkend so going to go and see this with her. There’s a BMAG tour of Bham People & Places at 2.30pm this Sat. Meet in the Round Room.

]]> Comment on Derek Fairbrother – Birmingham timelapse by Birmingham Seen | Created in Birmingham http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2009/10/31/derek-fairbrother-birmingham-timelapse/comment-page-1/#comment-59312 Birmingham Seen | Created in Birmingham Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:49:42 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=4088#comment-59312 [...] exhibition with a fair few highlights – the early photography of the city is absorbing, the Derek Fairbrother timelapse is morbidly fascinating with few sticking around to watch it a second time and the 1940’s (?) [...] [...] exhibition with a fair few highlights – the early photography of the city is absorbing, the Derek Fairbrother timelapse is morbidly fascinating with few sticking around to watch it a second time and the 1940’s (?) [...]

]]> Comment on Links for 3 November 2009 by Tom Jenkins http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2009/11/03/links-for-3-november-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-59308 Tom Jenkins Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:08:10 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=4081#comment-59308 Thanks for linking to us! Didn't notice until you showed up in our stats :) Thanks for linking to us! Didn’t notice until you showed up in our stats :)

]]> Comment on CiB’s 2000th post by Jonny Costello http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2009/11/13/cibs-2000th-post/comment-page-1/#comment-59307 Jonny Costello Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:55:08 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=4237#comment-59307 Good to see your back in the hot seat. Good to see your back in the hot seat.

]]> Comment on CiB’s 2000th post by Jonny Costello http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2009/11/13/cibs-2000th-post/comment-page-1/#comment-59306 Jonny Costello Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:40:20 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=4237#comment-59306 Good work chris back in the hot seat... :) Good work chris back in the hot seat… :)

]]> Comment on Who rules the Birmingham art world? by Digbeth is Good » Getgood Link: Uber Brum: On/Off. IKON Eastside closing party. 12/11/2009 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2009/11/03/who-rules-the-birmingham-art-world/comment-page-1/#comment-59304 Digbeth is Good » Getgood Link: Uber Brum: On/Off. IKON Eastside closing party. 12/11/2009 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:03:22 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=4103#comment-59304 [...] street style blog’. This lady looks familiar. Why it’s Katie Spragg, the old manager of Created in Birmingham! Share and [...] [...] street style blog’. This lady looks familiar. Why it’s Katie Spragg, the old manager of Created in Birmingham! Share and [...]

]]> Comment on Prefab Tom (Friday photo) by Nicky Getgood http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2009/11/13/prefab-tom-friday-photo/comment-page-1/#comment-59293 Nicky Getgood Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:57:34 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=4194#comment-59293 I love these little prefabs. I'd love to live in one. They look so cute and cosy. I love these little prefabs. I’d love to live in one. They look so cute and cosy.

]]> Comment on Swimming Without Water by Friends of Moseley Road Baths http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2009/11/12/swimming-without-water/comment-page-1/#comment-59290 Friends of Moseley Road Baths Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:48:44 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=4217#comment-59290 Blog also up on 'Friends of Moseley Road Baths' site http://www.friendsofmrb.co.uk/2009/11/swimming-without-water/ Blog also up on ‘Friends of Moseley Road Baths’ site http://www.friendsofmrb.co.uk/2009/11/swimming-without-water/

]]> Comment on Coffee Shop Poets by Nicky Getgood http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2009/11/11/coffee-shop-poets/comment-page-1/#comment-59281 Nicky Getgood Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:43:21 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=4201#comment-59281 I'll go down with me Flip and capture the heckling on camera for you. I’ll go down with me Flip and capture the heckling on camera for you.

]]> Comment on Coffee Shop Poets by Digbeth is Good » Getgood Link: Coffee Shop Poets | Created in Birmingham http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2009/11/11/coffee-shop-poets/comment-page-1/#comment-59280 Digbeth is Good » Getgood Link: Coffee Shop Poets | Created in Birmingham Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:16:02 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=4201#comment-59280 [...] Coffee Shop Poets | Created in Birmingham – Details of a new open mic spoken word and poetry night, Coffee Shop Poets at The Margarett Rose Abri on Cheapside. All are welcome to go along and perform or just sit back and watch the show. It’s completely free, although there will be collections for breast cancer charity ‘Breakthrough’. [...] [...] Coffee Shop Poets | Created in Birmingham – Details of a new open mic spoken word and poetry night, Coffee Shop Poets at The Margarett Rose Abri on Cheapside. All are welcome to go along and perform or just sit back and watch the show. It’s completely free, although there will be collections for breast cancer charity ‘Breakthrough’. [...]

]]> Comment on Links for 9 November 2009 by Francine Schokker http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2009/11/09/links-for-9-november-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-59269 Francine Schokker Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:49:57 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=4187#comment-59269 For those of you who are very curious; Yo-yo Fascinators workshop is on tonight! Pictures are on our website ;) This session is suitable for beginners & involves sewing by hand only. Drinks & cakes included too! UB40's gig was amazing! So great to be able to listen to it again on Rhubarb Radio :) For those of you who are very curious; Yo-yo Fascinators workshop is on tonight! Pictures are on our website ;)
This session is suitable for beginners & involves sewing by hand only. Drinks & cakes included too!

UB40’s gig was amazing! So great to be able to listen to it again on Rhubarb Radio :)

]]> Comment on Untied Artists by Nick http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2009/11/09/untied-artists/comment-page-1/#comment-59252 Nick Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:57:51 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=4184#comment-59252 Thank you for the tip of the hat. Thank you for the tip of the hat.

]]> Comment on First Bite Festival by Untied Artists | Created in Birmingham http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/2009/11/05/first-bite-festival/comment-page-1/#comment-59248 Untied Artists | Created in Birmingham Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:47:18 +0000 http://www.createdinbirmingham.com/?p=4157#comment-59248 [...] Artists. They’ll be at the First Bite Festival on Thursday 12 November showing an extract of ‘Al Bowlly’s Croon [...] [...] Artists. They’ll be at the First Bite Festival on Thursday 12 November showing an extract of ‘Al Bowlly’s Croon [...]

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