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Sandwell Council has teamed up with local arts organisations to present the second annual extravaganza, starting this Saturday, July 9. This year there are more events across the borough, many of them free - and organisers hope to beat last year's audience figure of 10,000 people. Deputy Mayor Cllr Ann Shackleton will launch the fun at Queen's Square Shopping Centre in West Bromwich. Cabinet member for leisure services Cllr Linda Horton said: "The guide has everything you need to make the most of the festival fortnight." The council is working on the festival with Multistory, Black Country Touring, Coneygre Arts Centre, The Public, Sandwell Third Age Arts on the festival, and Sandwell Primary Care Trust.TRANSCRIPT
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Launch of Sandwell Arts FestivalSaturday 09 July11.30am-4.30pmFREEQueen’s Square Shopping Centre, West Bromwich, B70 7NJLaunch by Deputy Mayor of Sandwell Cllr Ann Shackleton. For information call 0121 569 4710.
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WELCOME TO TWO WEEKS OF SUMMER FUN SANDWELLARTS FESTIVAL 2011Welcome to the Sandwell Arts Festival 2011, two action-packed weeks of events across the borough featuring top local talent in music, dance and visual arts.
The theme of this year’s festival is Celebrating Industrial Heritage. A particular highlight is the magnificent Sandwell Foghorn. This year we are pleased to take the festival to all of our six towns. Open the brochure and make a date to ‘see it, do it, get creative’.
Sandwell Council, The Public, Multistory, Sandwell Third Age Arts, The Primary Care Trust, and Black Country Touring are working together to make the festival an essential date in the Sandwell calendar.
We are pleased to acknowledge Sandwell Community Caring Trust, Queen’s Square Shopping Centre, Tesco Queen’s Square and Thorntons for the support that they have given to Sandwell Arts Festival.
Cllr Linda Horton, Cabinet Member for Leisure Serviceswww.sandwell.gov.uk/arts
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Secondary Schools Dance Development Day Tuesday 12 July9am-4pm£50.00The Public, New Street West Bromwich B70 7PGFor more info call: Sue Trotman on 0121 569 8254 or SM & Arts Service on telephone 0121 569 8502.
Boys’ Dance Competition Wednesday 13 July 5pm-7pmFREEThe Public, New Street West Bromwich B70 7PGFor more info call: Sue Trotman on 0121 569 8254.
Performance Arts Works Friday 15 July 12.30pm and 2pmFREEQueen’s Square Shopping Centre, West Bromwich B70 7NJ
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We’re in a groove, everybody dance! Diverse dance events across Sandwell with the rhythms to get you going!
People Dancing Project Tuesday 19 July 7pm-9pm£5.00The Public, New Street West Bromwich B70 7PGPeople Dancing Project taking inspiration from the Women Chainmakers of Cradley Heath. For more info call: Sue Trotman on 0121 569 8254.
Eternal Taal Bhangra Dancers Saturday 16 July 12pmFREEHigh Street, West Bromwich B70 8DTProfessional male and female Bhangra dancers and drummers who perform in traditional Punjabi uniforms.
Sandwell Music and Arts Service Children and Young Peoples FestivalMonday 11 to Saturday 16 July10.00am-9pmFREEThe Public, New Street West Bromwich B70 7PGPerformances and workshops for pupils and parents and members of the public. Young people of Sandwell showcase their talents in ensemble concerts. For more info 0121 569 8502.
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Bollywood or bebop? Crooning or rapping? What-ever your taste it’s all here. We bring you the best of our musical youth, in workshops and performances throughout the festival.
Sandwell VisuaIly Impaired Music Workshop Thursday 14 JulyQueen’s Square Shopping Centre,West Bromwich B70 7NJSVI music workshop with Robin Surgeoner.
Home of Metal – launch of exhibition event Saturday 16 July12pm-4pmFreeWednesbury Museum and Art Gallery, Holyhead Road WS10 7DFSound of Metal workshops. Create a unique piece of Heavy Metal Music. For information call 0121 556 0863.
Sampad Arts Mela DaySaturday 23 July From 6pmTickets £6.00 £5.00 concessionThe Public, New Street West Bromwich B70 7PG Headline show by the hottest new Asian music talents, Foji Gill and Samar Sidhu. For information call 0121 533 7161.
The Public Summer Exhibition 2011Wednesday 6 July to Sunday 18 SeptemberMonday-Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 11am-3pmFREEThe Public, New Street, West Bromwich. Community groups choose work by local artists on the theme of Industrial Heritage. This exhibition also features work by local schools, see work by friends and family. Museum Curiosity Shop Monday 11 to Friday 29 July 11am-3.15pmFREEUnit 41-42, Queen’s Square Shopping Centre, West Bromwich Do you remember the Revoo cooker? Ever weighed yourself on Avery scales? FilmsSaturday 16 July 3pm-4pmFREEUnit 41-42, Queen’s Square Shopping Centre, West Bromwich B70 7NJ
I’m FamousTo be famous... or infamous that is the question.
Message in a BottleMessage in a Bottle follows one young man poised on the brink of oblivion, deciding whether or not to plunge in.
Play It BackRewind 4 lives and find out just how they arrived at a single point in time.
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Arts and crafts workshopsMonday 18 July 10am-2pmFREESt. James’s Church, Shelsley Avenue, Lion Farm, Oldbury B69 1BG. Forging Links: New ways of collecting Metal GridSaturday 23 July 1pm-4pmFREEManor House, West BromwichRefreshments provided. Create a unique piece of art from fragments of our industrial heritage.
Who Lived in this house?For more details of the different venues visit the festival website: www.sandwell.gov.uk/arts
The FilmFor more details of the different venues visit the festival website: www.sandwell.gov.uk/arts Art of Story Celebration DaySaturday 23 July10.00am-2.00pmFREEThe Public, New Street, West Bromwich. A day featuring activities, games and workshops. Allen Ahlberg life in Oldbury is the inspiration for funny stories and fun illustrations. On 8 July the artists, poets, illustrators and filmmakers respond to his work. Art of story is presented by Black Country Touring, Multistory and The Public.
Getting your words on our streets. This summer the festival uncovers hidden history and the spoken word.
Launch of Bee-Mused Magazine by Sandwell Mind Monday 11 to Saturday 16 July Display of Bee-Mused Magazine by Sandwell MindFriday 22 July Launch 7pm-8.15pmFREEWest Bromwich Central LibraryHigh Street West BromwichPoetry and story tellingFor more info call: Simon Price. 0121 565 2788www.sandwellmind.org.uk/content
Black Country PoetsSaturday 23 July1pm-2pmFREEUnit 41-42, Queen’s Square Shopping Centre, West Bromwich B70 7NJAcclaimed Black Country Poets Dave Reeves & Heather Wastie.
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Sampad Arts Mela Day Sunday 24 July Midday-5pm FREEEvening Performance 6pm £6.00 £5.00 concessionsThe Public, New Street West Bromwich B70 7PGThe best local artists celebrate South Asian culture. Featuring poetry, dance, music, rangoli, mehndi, dhol procession, workshops, stalls, animation film screenings and lantern making. There will also be a Bollywood Dance Competition before expert judges.
New Ways of Collecting Sandwell Foghorn Tour Saturday 09 to Friday 15 July 11am-3.30pmFREEUnit 41-42, Queen’s Square Shopping Centre, West Bromwich
Think No Evil Of Us Friday 15 July 7.45pm £10.00The Public, New Street West Bromwich B70 7PGDavid Benson. A one-man show on Kenneth Williams at his funniest - and at his most badly behaved. David’s take on the Carry On star is packed with scenes that will stay with you for life.For more info call: 0121 533 7161.
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Fairly Famous Family The Lifeguards Friday 15 July High Street, West BromwichSaturday 16 July, Asda - CapehillMidday-2pmFREEPerched high on their chairs these “firm but fair” lifeguards attempt to impose the rules of the local swimming baths on our towns.
Lollipop Ladies Friday 15 July am Union Street, WednesburyFriday 15 July pm Windmill Shopping Centre, SmethwickFREE
Recycled Puppets Show Almost everything in the show is made out of recycled materials, including the main stars of the show who were sad soft toys lost in the bottom of a charity shop bin liner. Saturday 16 July 10.30amFREECradley Heath Library,Upper High Street, Cradley Heath B64 5JUFor more info call: 01384 569316 Saturday 16 July 2.30pmFREETipton Library, Owen House17 Unity Walk, Tipton DY4 8QLFor more info call: 01384 569316
Sandwell Foghorn Tour Saturday 16 July 11am-3.30pmFREEWindmill Shopping Centre, Cape Hill (Asda), Smethwick B66 3PR Sunday 17 July 11am-3.30pmFREESainsbury, Freeth StreetOldbury B69 3DB Saturday 23 July 11am-2pmFREEUnion Street, Wednesbury WS10 7HB
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Circus Berzercus Saturday 16 July 1pmFREEUnion Street, Wednesbury Seriously funny, award-winning, double act. Morecambe and Wise - with circus skills
Walk about comedy Friday 22 July am & pmFREEHigh Street, West Bromwich B70 8DT Curious Cargo, Busy Lizzy. Walkabout show, featuring the ancient flower woman puppet Busy Lizzy. /09
SEE IT, DO IT, GET CREATIVE Sandwell needs you!The arts festival will be back in 2012 – and we want your help to make it even better. Get involved by:• Becoming a volunteer• Hosting an event• Staging an event• Performing• Blogging• Telling us about your ideas
More Free Events...@Queens Square Community Arts Space, unit 41-42.Kicking off with Innate Projects and a visual art exhibition from Monday 25th July. Call Garry Morris on 0121 569 4710 E-mail [email protected]/arts
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QUEEN’S SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE welcomes Sandwell Arts FestivalLocated in the heart of West Bromwich, Queen’s Square is the premier shopping location, boasting famous name retailers including Boots, Tesco, River Island and many more - offering a great variety of products and brands, all under one roof.
Visit: Queen’s Square Shopping CentreWest Bromwich, Sandwell B70 7NJ
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PO Box 42, Environment HouseLombard Street, West Bromwich B70 8RU
Web: www.sandwell.gov.ukEmail: [email protected]
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Date Time Title Venue CostSat 09 Jul 11.30am-4.30pm Launch of Sandwell
Arts Festival Queen’s Square Shopping Centre, West Bromwich B70 7NJ
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Tue 12 Jul 9am-4pm Secondary Schools Dance Development Day
The Public, New Street, West Bromwich B70 7PG
£50.00
Wed 13 Jul 5pm-7pm Boys’ Dance Competition The Public, New Street, West Bromwich B70 7PG
FREE
Fri 15 Jul 12.30pm and 2pm
Performance Arts Works Queen’s Square Shopping Centre, West Bromwich B70 7NJ
FREE
Sat 16 Jul 12pm Eternal Taal Bhangra Dancers High Street, West Bromwich B70 8DT FREE
Tues 19 Jul 7pm-9pm People Dancing Project The Public, New Street, West Bromwich B70 7PG
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Mon 11 to Sat 16 Jul
10am-9pm Sandwell Music and Arts Service Children and Young Peoples Festival
The Public, New Street,West Bromwich B70 7PG
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Thurs 14 Jul TBC SVI Music Workshop Queen’s Square Shopping Centre, West Bromwich B70 7NJ
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Sat 16 Jul 12pm-4pm Home of Metal – Launch of Exhibition Event
Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery, Holyhead Road WS10 7DF
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Sat 23 July From 6pm Sampad Arts Mela Day The Public, New Street West Bromwich B70 7PG
£6 £5 (cons)
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Mon to Sat 10am-5pm Sun 11am-3pm
The Public Summer Exhibition 2011
The Public, New Street,West Bromwich B70 7PG
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Mon 11 to Fri 29 Jul
11am-3.15pm Museum Curiosity Shop Unit 41-42, Queen’s Square Shopping Centre, West Bromwich B70 7NJ
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Sat 16 Jul 3pm-4pm Films Unit 41-42, Queen’s Square Shopping Centre, West Bromwich B70 7NJ
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Mon 18 Jul 10am-2pm Arts and Crafts Workshops St. James’s Church, Shelsley Avenue, Lion Farm, Oldbury B69 1BG
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Sat 23 Jul 1pm-4pm New Ways of CollectingMetal Grid
Manor House, West Bromwich B71 2EA FREE
Sat 23 Jul 10am-2pm Art of Story Celebration Day The Public, New Street, West Bromwich B70 7PG FREE
Mon 11 to Sat 16 Fri 22 (Launch)
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Exhibition Launch of Bee-Mused Magazine by Sandwell Mind
West Bromwich Central Library,High Street, West Bromwich B70 8DZ
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Sat 23 Jul 1pm-2pm Black Country Poet Unit 41-42, Queen’s Square Shopping Centre, West Bromwich B70 7NJ
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Sat 23 Jul Midday-5pm Sampad Arts Mela Day The Public, New Street, West Bromwich B70 7PG £6 £5 (cons)
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11am-3.30pm New Ways of Collecting -Sandwell Foghorn Tour
Unit 41-42, Queen’s Square Shopping Centre, West Bromwich B70 7NJ
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Fri 15 Jul 7.45pm Think No Evil of Us The Public, New Street, West Bromwich B70 7PG £10
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New Ways of Collecting -Sandwell Foghorn Tour
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Recycled Puppets Show Cradley Heath Library, Upper High Street, Cradley Heath B64 5JU
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Sat 16 Jul 1pm Circus Berzercus Union Street, Wednesbury FREE
Fri 22 Jul am & pm Walk About Comedy High Street, West Bromwich B70 8DT FREE
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