THE BIG SOCIETY MERIT AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE WELL BEING COMMUNITY NEW LABOUR LEADERSHIP

Journal 1, Volume 1AUGUST 2nd, 2010

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EDITOR’S WORDSI am delighted to have got this far in launching one of the UK’s most innovative Community-Interest So-cial Enterprises. I know that there is still a long way to go, but the sup-port and interest has been incred-ible. There are so many people that I have met along the way rearing to go and most importantly, with a strong committment to making BETTER COMMUNITIES.

The World Cup defeat of England and then Ghana earlier on in the year, has not shattered our dreams about Olympic Games success, in fact it should spur us all on to make sure we get on the 25 bus in/out of the Ends, with some gold medals.

HART CULTURE C.I.C, is waiting to meet the faces behind real change and a committment to growing better and safer local Communi-ties. Our new elected Prime Minis-ter - David Cameron, has sparked the conversation, but we have sparked the engine to the train to get things moving. Lets hope that you are not a Passenger on the plane, but a keen Driver of success. Chermiah Hart FdA BA

“Lets come together, because we’re much better unifi ed”

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1VOCAL SLENDER | O2 StadiumFrom the Nigeria to Londonin less than 80 days

THEATRE CULTURE POLITICS THEATRE CULTURE POLITICS THEATRE CULTURE POLITICS THEATRE CULTURE POLITICS

01 VOCAL SLENDERCatching up with VOCAL SLENDER in town

02 SEVENA delve into consciousness through the eyes of - SEVEN

03 ALISAAfter fi lming with the BBC, what is Alisa upto next?

04 LABOUR LEADERSHIPHas Ed Miliband sparked off any new signals for change?

05 DAMIEN MARLEYBob Marley’s youngest son is moving boundaries and half way through his UK Tour

06 DIANE ABBOTTExplains her patterns of diversity in British Politics - Hustings

07 MERIT AWARD FOR EXCELLENCEAnd the winner is...

08 EDUCATIONWhy Community partipcation in Education can help lower the rates of crime in youth delinquancy...

09 HART CULTURE WORLD

Find out the latest news in the world of HART CULTURE C.I.C. Find listing of events and Classes beginning in September 2010

10 CLASSIFIEDA classifi ed section listing ongoing Entertainment and Venues of interest.

See some gems hidden away in the fabric of London’s beautiful Architecture and back roads...

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4 | WORLD MUSIC VOCAL SLENDER

“My Sister - De Music definately has some Jamaican influences”...

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SPARK catches up with VOCAL SLENDER in Kings Cross (fresh off the boat), but also full of fresh ideas...

Vocal Slender was the eye-core candy of the Three-part observational documentary series produced by the BBC to “explore life at the sharp end of one of the most extreme urban environments in the world: Lagos, Nigeria. Today, more than half the world’s population live in cities, and this eye-opening series shows what life is really like in some of the toughest parts of the world’s fastest growing megacity”.

Interviewing His Excellency Babatunde Raji Fashola earlier in 2009 on a visit to Britain, really opened my eyes to the change that Nigerian’s are bringing to the Continent. I remember pelting him with the same old questions: “What makes you any different? Why should we support you? What would you bring new to the table? I am glad that I was proven otherwise. Fashola, went on about ‘Change

from the bottom upwards’, and how there would be a lot of disruption, as people are use to building just about anywhere they wish. The documentary shows, one of Fashola’ Henchmen breaking down a shop that has expanded far too much on to the main road. The first episode alone, uncovers life in the Olusosun rubbish dump – where we meet the bountiful Character – Vocal Slender. I even gave him a few of my favourite Reggae tracks to take back home with him – Literally. In Olusosun, around 1000 people live on top of the rubbish in houses built from scrap metal (Nothing terribly different to the Caribbean, only with amplified hygiene epidemic alert). The BBC shows the men “skilled at turning rubbish into gold”. (Eric), aka Vocal Slender, is a Musician, and every bit of scrap he finds brings him one step closer to his dream of launching his Music career. Meeting him in London, I suppose is just about every bit a realisation for him, in achieving that dream. Slender picked up an Award at the O2, Greenwich, and is also

nominated for a ‘MERIT AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN FILM & THEATRE’. There is no doubt that floods of interest (Not only from the ladies) have been flowing his way as a result of his persistence. Lagos, in the past century has relied solely on the resilience, resourcefulness and energy of Lagos’s 16 million inhabitants, and shows how successfully many of its slum dwellers are adapting to the realities of the world’s increasingly extreme urban future. However, Fashola’s vision for Nigeria as the next Mega City wants to ensure that ‘Our Children’ have a safe place to live and work for the Pride of the Motherland and birthplace of their heritage - Africa.

Words by Chermiah Hart

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THEATRE ‘SEVEN

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Looking at ‘SEVEN, was like watching Toni Morrison in her Younger days of ‘Beloved’, 1987 and ‘Tar Baby’, 1981 brilliance. The Actors - including the lead Actress, gave a vibrant and explosive performance encapsulating ‘The Struggle & deafening pain’. There was not an ounce of energy relapse on their faces, even when nothing happened amongst the other 5 or so Characters for about 10 minutes. The Play used an authentic mixture of spoken

word & Drama, as If you were listening to an acapella of Naz or Jay Z. The SEVEN cast Actors played out the Characters with utter conviction and heightened sensitivity. Every word was felt for, and the audience looked on in sheer empathy as the story unfolded. The Cast was largely American, and SPARK caught up with the Actors after the Play - backstage. surprising at how young most of them were and yet communicating such ‘Adult stories’. How did they get into such strong Narratives at this Young age? And tour all over Europe too? That is one thing about African - American’s, they put commitment, dedication and consistency into any Projects regarding their heritage/background and take great pride in the delivery. In some cases, the delivery is more important than the thing contained itself. The African-American’s ensure that all quality assurance levels are covered. Maybe in this instance – bigger, really is better.

“A mixture ofspoken word & drama. The SEVEN cast Actors played out the Characters with utter conviction”

The Production, made in Partnership with Theatre Royal Stratford East and the Barbican, is a good example of Social Enterprise and Charities, thinking outside of the box. With Music by John Adams and Lyrics by June Jordan, there seemed to be a glimmer of hope that the ‘Economic Recovery’ could be slightly fun! With the set looking like something out of a Modernist Installation (It definitely is), this is an exciting period for the Arts, to be resourceful and representative. The Production rolled, with a full Audience and rapturous applause. Matthew is a good old friend of mine, who I have known since being in Theatre Royals ‘Youth Theatre’ Program. I knew that it would be a wonder to watch. Apart from the ‘Bible throwing’, which I felt un-easy with, I was assured that it was to the effect of the ‘Hurricane’, which tears through the town. Matt, did not produce this little beauty on his ‘One’s, but worked in collaboration with a Talented cast of Actors and Actresses: Kerry Michael (Co Director), Leon Lopez, Cynthia Erivo, Jason Denton, Anna Mateo, Stewart Charlesworth, Natasha Barnes and Colin. What I love particularly reading in the list of Credits, is a specific credit to Tal Rosner video design

– Fab! and Jason Pennycooke, Movement. That is when you know that this Production team has sat down and though about ‘Diversity’. The play looks at a News Reporter, a Cop, a Minister, an Ex-Gang Leader, a Social Worker, a Lawyer, and an Illegal Immigrant in downtown Los Angeles. The Barbican beams that “The lives of seven twenty-something’s become intertwined as they strive for justice and search for love. But when a catastrophic earthquake strikes, the seven are forced to face unavoidable truths and make tough choices as their lives are changed forever and they discover that true love isn’t always found in the obvious places”. See for yourself - The Cast is littered with young rising stars from the worlds of RnB, Pop, Gospel and Music Theatre, which give authentic voice to characters who reflect the tense, Multi-Cultural reality of 1990s LA – Funny enough, not much different to the tensions that still build up around job discrimination and high ‘un-employment levels in London.

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Theatre Review – Theatre Royal Stratford East. The Matthew Xia and Kerry Michael duo break the mould in this intriguing Production of Musical Theatre

I WAS LOOKING AT THE CEILING,

AND THEN I SAW THE SKY

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FILM ALISA

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CULTURE DAMIAN MARLEY

Esther is a resilient Gal, full of life and hope. Most importantly I know that she makes sure she knows ‘how’ to get what she wants.

The new Mega City project that wants to see Nigeria as the new London is fast developing. I remember sitting in the London ‘Strategy’ Offices - London Bridge, as Governor Fashola exchanged tips with the head of London’s Infrastructure development on how to build a new infrastructure for Nigeria. Esther is one of the beach ‘Scavengers’, but fast adapting to the modern way of life and ‘moving out’, to –re-educate herself and aspire to Acting, set her Career objectives and leave her old life behind in search of one much more in tune with new beginnings. She was ‘pissed off’- she says in the BBC documentary, part 3, that people should be happy that the government is coming to ‘...Break illegal beach settlements’. However, Esther also realises, that the change has to happen!... but ‘Why so soon?

After decades of consistent neglect, the people of Lagos can see that someone – Babatunde Fashola, is trying to change things for the better. The BBC report how “a new shard of ‘Landscapers, Architects

and Contractors’, flock to the ‘Mega City’ development Project”. Most of these boys, I have already met, especially, those who came to London in 2009 - they have the same determination and purpose, to finish the job! As the BBC show them up-rooting the ‘Area boys’ along the roads (Can we give them seasonal work in London for our Anti-Social behavioural problems ahead of the 2012 Games?

Meeting Esther – The ‘Tough’ minded gal she is, reminds me of what most black women have in common in the UK – Inner strength in the face of adversity. It is no wonder only a black women could raise ‘baby Moses from a boy into a man’, sieving on the fact that he floated down one of the worlds biggest streams. Speaking to Esther in a new development West London apartment in Kings Cross, one would never guess that she lived in a dump amongst 11 million people, 1 child, with a rogue boyfriend and now wishing on a dream to become a great Journalist or Teacher. Esther, is living testimony to embracing “change from the ground upwards”, and inspiring excellence in the Arts, through local Communities.

Esther used to live on a dump in one of Nigeria’s worst ghettos. But after giving birth to a baby girl, her life embarks on a rollercoaster of emotions. Suddenly, she must take action. What is she upto next?

NIGERIA TO EUSTON STN

BOB MARLEY’S YOUNGEST SON GRACES THE UKDamian Marley turned 32, and SPARK sneeked a peak at the After Party

These boys are explo3ive – bottom line. ‘As we enter’ is a track – mostly spitting lyrics, an insane vocal mixture of Jamaican Patois (Not Jafaican) and American style old School Hip Hop, but with a fast bubbly break beat driving the track forward. It is hard to believe how far the duo have come in musical maturity, stating that it is not so long ago that Bob Marley was alive, producing hit records, rearing young children, coping with a wealth of dilemma’s that fame that fortune brings, and Damian Marley was in the background waiting to hatch with songs like ‘My Generation’ Feat Lil Wayne. Although SPARK did not get to the Tour, The Damian Marley and Naz duo seem to be igniting flames in London with ‘Distant Relatives’.

TICKETS NOW ON SALEBuy online| www.ogeyinka.com

THE RACE TO THE NEW LABOURLEADERSHIPELECTION

Ed Milliband is fi ghting fi ercely to uphold his position in the race to New Labour Leadership.

Ed Milliband supports the New Young Labour lot who actively campaign for a ‘Better Britain’ – with core beliefs of equality, social justice and opportunity for all. “The Labour Party is the natural home for young people who share our vision of a fair and prosperous society”. I have personally trailed NYL and it is one of the only political parties where young people are involved in most levels of the Labour Party, from door step campaigning, through to directly infl uencing policy and providing strategic direction to the Labour Party. I have also heard Ed speak on many occasions, and the last hustings in West ham, really struck a new chord with me. Ed is young, animated, yet smart enough to know that in order to win any votes he must have a good rapport with young People. Howevr, some believe that candidates like ‘Ed’ are just ‘Continuation’ candidates of

the old Labour model that helped Britain’s biggest party loose the last general election. But, one of the things that I always fi nd amusing, is the quibbling over names during the Program order as each MP battles for his/her throne of Leadership and ultimately, possibly the bid to be the next ‘PM. The name - befuddlement usually goes something like this...”And now we introduce David Milliband”. Then Q & A time comes up – and a local Shop keeper says “So Ed! (Everyone chuckles) Ah hem, Sorry...David. Then when Ed gets in the hot seat, we think – “I’ve got it sussed”, because of course he looks like a David. So you ask with confi dence “Err, David! (People sneer in haste)...Sorry – Ed”. It seems that the Millibands don’t seem to mind, but apparently there has been some tension in the fact that Ed Milliband has chosen to run for leadership against his brother – wait for it, David. Check out places of local hustings and meetings if you are an Ed Milliband supporter: www.edmiliband.org.uk/

Ed. Are you just Continuity of the old Labour, Government or are you Progressive?...

If the answer is yes. How progressiveare you...

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POLITICS ED MILIBAND

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPENDownload a form for Nominations online | www.ogeyinka.com

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POLITICS DIANE ABBOTT

HUSTINGS, DIANE & CHANGE

Diane Abbot has made it clear that Labour needs a new style of ‘leadership Candidate’ to continue its message of fair and free.

From the time Diane Abbot was invited along to present to me my National Record of Achievement at the end of Secondary School (Lite years away), she has always sparked an interest in me in the view of “What is this woman doing in Politics? Although I am just coming to grips with what she has really done, other than appear on ‘This Week’ with Michael Portillo acting very very comfortable with what is supposed to be the gleaming - opposition. The phrase goes ‘Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer’, I guess she has a point there.

Abbot explains during the hustings rustle up, that she will bring a new style to politics and will not continue the old Labour

party style that doomed them in the last General Election. Abbot prizes herself of picking Hackney up from off its knees and will do the same for the British Economy, sweeping away dusty skeletons of leaders that bought into ‘Big Business’ and lost their morals. Who will win your vote in the race for New Labour Leadership? YOU can decide.

So D, Are you just Continuity[IMPOSSIBLE] of the old Labour Government or are you Progressive?...

If the answer is yes. How progressiveare you...

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ENTERTAINMENT MERIT AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE

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Never before in the UK has there been an Awards solely dedicated to recognising African Film & Theatre - Genius no?

The Awards have been steaming ahead day by day. With great movements in the skies and in our hearts, concerning our Communities; it is a good time to support our Artistes of African descent in Film & Theatre in the UK that are ultimately bringing social

consciousness to every word of their script from the ground upwards. A compelling play by ‘SEVEN’ and a re-evaluation of ‘Mr Robeson’ is carbon signed proof - as Estelle famously sings “change g’on come”. Not often do you get to rub shoulders with the connoisseurs of ‘On-Screen’ African Film, Theatre and Cinema. See Nollywood Actors, Actresses, African lyrical Songsters, Theatre Director’s and a mass of Entertainment, all set to rock the HMS President until late into the night. Spend black history month with a touch of class and Culture at this well anticipated black tie event. You can get involved with one of the landmark events of Black African Film & Theatre, network and decide to do something fresh. Tickets went on sale in

May 2010, and are now available to book through the Ogeyinka.com website.90% of the proceedings will go back into Community Interest Companies, offering ongoing support in basic Arts Education across the UK and seeding funds to Innovative Cultural Programs. Damian Marley maybe building a new Library for African’s, but in our every day world, we can help by building people’s capacity for change, as it is not easy. We depend upon your kind donations and ticket purchases to keep this celebration of the Arts event going: full of life and fresh ideas. Come aboard!

MERIT AWARDFOR EXCELLENCE IN AFRICANFILM & THEATRE

NOMINATE: YOURSELF, INDIVIDUAL, COMPANY OR GROUPPublic Nominations are open and nomination forms are available via downloading. This is the opportunity to get recognised and get noticed.

If you have been slugging away to get a Documentary, Film or Play off the ground, then you should be up for a MA Nomination (Or your Superiors). The panel creates an annual shortlist of Productions and Artistes currently in the Public eye; however, we want to hear about you doing ‘Your Part’. Last year we awarded over 25 African Artistes, and this year

we will be Awarding even more. If you have been to a recent Gig, Theatre Production or know of an absolutely incredible Director – be sure to let us know! All nomination forms are downloadable from the Ogeyinka.com website. We will update you in SPARK about who is up for Nominations and maybe even a little biographic details of the new Nominees.

The nominations form is upto 5 pages long and asks you to simply explain “What makes your nomination superior or special from everyone else? So, make sure you take great care with it and root carefully through the questions if you or your Nominee wishes to be recognised at the 2010, year of Independence MERIT AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE’, HMSP.

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:: NOMINATIONSDEADLINE FOR PUBLIC NOMINATIONS AUGUST 25TH 2010LIFETIME AWARD CATEGORIESOutstanding ContributionOutstanding Recognition Outstanding AchievementsOutstanding Eff ortsLife Time Achievement

THEATRE CATEGORYMost Outstanding Versatile Theatre ArtisteMost Outstanding PlaywrightMost Outstanding Theatre DirectorMost Outstanding Costume & Make-up ArtistMost Outstanding ActorMost Outstanding Actress

FILM / TV CATEGORYMost Outstanding DirectorMost Outstanding ProducerMost Outstanding EditorMost Outstanding ActorMost Outstanding ActressMost Popular ActorMost Popular Actress

MUSIC CATEGORYMost Outstanding MusicianMost Outstanding Instrumentalist

Most Outstanding Song-writerMost Outstanding ComposerMost Outstanding PromoterMost Popular Musician

MEDIA CATEGORYMost Outstanding Media

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Never before in the UK has there been an Awards solely dedicated to recognising African Film & Theatre. Pride of the Motherland is launched at the O2 - Greenwich

Pride of the Motherland at the O2 was an interesting mixture of African Fashion, Food, Entertainment and International recognition. A special award was picked up by Vocal Slender, Peter Olorunnisomo (Pictured with Editor - Left). There is much more events like this coming up, so stay tuned.

BASIC ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS STARTING : SEPTEMBER 2010

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Michael Jackson Anniversary: Annual Legacy Music TrailTheatre Royal Stratford East

We were out celebrating and commemorating Michael Jackson’s Anniversary (Already a year after his passing). We will not forget this Legend of Music, Long live the King! Look out for the Michael Jackson Legacy Trail Events that play MJ all night long. We are looking for dance groups to perform to mark the anniversary call 07723522411

Launching a Summer Picnic & Cultural Event at the Newham Ampitheatre

August 24th 2010This is a good opportunity to get some fresh air and take in some Culture at this newly built Ampitheatre. We are hosting a summers afternoon of back to back Poetry, Entertainment and fun. Sample new ways to be Environmentally friendly and try out new Arts & Crafts Activities in our ‘GREEN’ tent...

Launching HART CULTURE C.I.C at the Training Rooms at Community Links Centre, Barking Road

HART CULTURE C.I.C was offi cially launched at the Community Links Centre. With a good turn out, it goes to show that the Community defi nitely wants to see ‘BETTER’. Community Links has been serving the Community for 30 years in Social Enterprising Activities, and HART CULTURE C.I.C works in close partnership with them.

The East London Fun Photography Club host ‘ICONIC EAST’

Iconic East, had a good launch and welcome at The Hub (A purpose built Centre for the Arts). Left: Club President of TELFPC stands by an ‘Untitled’ piece of work inspired by ‘Keeling House, 1959 - 1960 - Designed by Denys Lasdun.

NEWHAM | TOWER HAMLETS | REDBRIDGE | ESSEX | KENSINGTON & CHELSEA | HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM | HAVERING | BARKING & DAGENHAM | EALING | WESTMINISTER | HACKNEY | GREENWICH | SOUTHWARK | WANSWORTH | BROMLEY | BEXLEY

2010 launches& Projects...

HART CULTURE C.I.C launch: Community Links Centre

BASIC ARTS EDUCATION

TOWERS CAMERA CLUB

Tower Hamlets and East London generally are undergoing major tranformations. This new Club is set to kick start its activities when the most regeneration work in the area is complete. You can learn Photography History, Photography skills, accredited Courses and Assignments from the Towers Camera Club.

THE EAST LONDON FUN PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

The East London Fun photography Club is quickly becoming popular amongst East Londoner’s who want to take better Photograph’s , build on the skills they already have as well as enjoy the social aspect. The Club focuses on Manual Photography techniques, but is not limited to it. You can pick up a membership form by emailinginfo@chermiah.com

THE EAST LONDON PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

The East London Photography Club is also becoming popular amongst East Londoner’s - especially leading up to the 2012 Olympic Games. Join the Club to be part of a unique group of People who want to explore East London and expand knowledge. You can pick up a membership form by visiting the website: http://www.chermiah.com/hart culture/

CONVERSATION CLASSES

Conversation classes is the new way to get confi dence, affl uence and improve your diction. If English is not your fi rst language, then get sign up for these pilot classes.07723522411: Quote’Conversation Classes’

READING CLUB FOR BOYS

Improve your child’s Reading ability and thirst for knowledge by signing pot a monthly subscription to get Extra Curricula support from year 7 to GCSE. Learn Black and Ethnic Minority history as well as refi ning Curriculum areas.

ANNUAL HART CULTURE C.I.CCHARITY SUMMER BALL

Scheduled for August 24th 2010. 8pm till late. This is part of our fundraising eff orts, to fund Inclusive Arts Projects (such as the above) and Cultural Events such as the ‘MERIT AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE’.

2010MUSIC LEGACY TRAIL-MICHAEL JACKSON-

Gone, but not forgotten, Michael. Commemorating the Anniversary of the King of Pop - August 28th. 6pm - 10pm, Central London. Venue: TBC

RESEARCH

We are engaged in ongoing research dedicated to bettering Social relations and Community cohesion. If you think that you can contribute a few hours of your time a week to help further Research into issues such as ‘Anti-Social behavior, Bullying, Discrimination, Racism and Systematic Segregation, then get in touch today info@chermiah.com

ART THERAPY

We are piloting Art Therapy classes and calling for local Schools to take part across the UK. We believe that Art therapy can be an alternative option for People who are disfranchised, suff ering a loss, bereaved, in need of emotional support or in need of Self-improvement. This new and innovative area in the Arts is sure to take off in Schools, hospitals, Hospices and Youth Centres.

If you work in a School and would like to see Art Therapy Introduced, please call 0207 476 5928 for an information pack and book a FREE 1hr Consultation.

Annual HART CULTURE C.I.C Summer Ball

@ Broke London, Mile End, E3 4PHDates coming soon...

2010 launches& Projects...

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CLASSIFIED ARTS

-LONDONCINEMAKUSH FILM CLUBWatch films each month at selected venues across London.Call:0800 999 3033www.kushfilms.com

STEP UPGenre: Drama, MusicalFilm running length: 107 min(excl trailers and advertisements)UK release date: 6/8/2010Directed by: Jon M. ChiLanguage: EnglishOdeon Cinemas

THE KARATE KIDStratford Picture House Director: Herald ZwartStarring: Jackie Chan, Jaden SmithSalway RoadLondonE15 1BX stratfordeast@picturehouses.co.uk

Booking: 0871 902 5740

PIANO MANIAStratford Picture House Director: Robert Cibis, Lilian FranckDuration: 93 min. 8.20PM

BHUTTOThe Ritzy CinemaAUGUST 25TH 2010MONDAY 9TH AUGUST 6PMWEDNESDAY AUGUST 11THDirector: Duane BaughmancBooking: 0871 902 5739

ENTERTAINMENTLOL COMEDY SHOWThe USA EditionO2 Shepherds Bush EmpireSunday August 22ndBox Office: 0844 477 2000www.o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk

HANS ON AFRICAHorniman Museum100 London Road, London SE23August 6th1pm - FREE

AFRICAN DRUMMING WORKSHOPAlways wanted to play Djembe ?- African drumming master and conductor Afla Sunday August 22nd6:45pmBookings: 0871 902 5739

THEATRE INTO THE WOODSRegents Park Open Air TheatreThe IronworksInner CircleRegent’s ParkLondonNW1 4NR6 August - 11 September 2010Tickets: 0844 826 4242

LIVE MUSIC & DJ SETSEvery week Theatre Royal Stratford East host free Music in the barGerry Raffles SquareLondon E156pm onwards - FREE

ACTING CLASSESEtienese Productions presents acting classes for 14 - 19 year olds. Homerton Library, Homerton High Street, London E9Every Tuesday

MISS NUBIAN UKAuditionsAGED 17 - 35,07861 219 057

FIVE GUYS NAMED MOETheatre Royal Stratford EastGerry Raffles Square03 September 2010 - 02 October 201019:30 14:30 and 19:30

CULTURENEWHAM, Amphitheatre in Memorial Park,Memorial AvenueSaturday 28 August, 4pm to 7pm

CAMDEN FRINGEEtcetera Theatre, Roundhouse, The Camden Head and other venues in North London2nd - 29th August 2010call: 0844 477 1000

IGBO LANGUAGELearn Igbo traditions at the Igbo Training School.call: 07932 063 233

FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN LONDON

The Great British Beer Festival 2010 London - 3rd - 7th August 2010

Le Cirque Invisible in London - 5th - 25th August 2010

Mazda London Triathlon 2010 - 7th - 8th August 2010

London Mela 2010 54 Chalton StreetLondon, NW1 1HStel: +44 (0)20 73871203fax: +44 (0)871 661 6760

- 8th Aug ‘10 (annual)

BOOK LAUNCHESSTEPHEN FRYStephen Fry Live: The Fry Chronicles SEPTEMBER 13TH7.30PM90 minsBookings: 0871 902 5740

FILMSSCRATCH FILMSCurzon CinemaTechnique Focus: Scracth Film/Intorduction Steven Woloshen90 mins Monday August 30th 9:15pmwww.curzoncinemas.com

ARTSINTERTNATIONAL SLAVERY REMEMBERANCE DAYThe National Maritime Museum marks the anniversary of the 1791 Haitian Slave rebellion. National Maritime Museum PakLondon,August 23rd11.30amCall: 0208 858 4422

_DRIFTURBAN SOUND SERIESOld Vic TunnelsNearest TubeLambeth North06 August 2010 -08 August 20107.30pm Fri and Sun8pm Sat£13.00 for one night£30.00 for entire series

THE AFFORDABLE ART FAIR -2010Battersea Evolution, Battersea Park, London SW11 4NJ21st - 24th October 2010call: 020 8246 4848

MUSICMUSICAL MIXV & A MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOLDCambridge Heath RoadLondon E2August 13th

submit your listings toinfo@chermiah.comQuote - ‘Arts Listings0207 476 5928

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ARTS UK

-UNITED KINGDOMCULTUREBUCKINGHAM PALACESUMMER OPENING IN LONDON1st August - 28th September 2010Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Palace Road, SW1A 1AACost: £15.30 (Adults)Time: Daily 9.45am-6pm, last admission 3.45pmCall: 0207 766 7321

FILMTHE WORLD OF TUNDE JEGEDEThe World Of Tunde Jegede Screen 3 / Standard priceDir: Sunara Begum, 2010 UK 70 mins / Cert PGSat 14 & Sun 15 Aug 6pm 020 7613 7498

MUGABE & THE WHITE AFRICANFollowed by Q&A with directors Lucy Bailey and Andrew ThompsonScreen 3 / Standard priceDir: Lucy Bailey and Andrew Thompson / 2009 / UK / 94minsThu 26 Aug7.30pm

ENTERTAINMENTTHE PANAMA BAR Saturday nights The Panama BarCanalside Place, 52 Gas street, Birmingham, B1 2JT.Saturdaysfree entry, 9pm - 3am. Panama pesents the very best in house, soul, funk and classics all night hosted by the notorious dj johnandre and the infamous dj paul deehan.Call: 0121 643 2573

NUBIAN SPIRIT - SPECIALIST DOCUMENTARYNubian Spirit - Specalist documentary fi lmUK/SudanBlackNine FilmsOut nowAvailable to buy on DVDCall: 0795 799 4138

MODERN ART OXFORDWelcome to Modern Art OxfordOpening hours: Tuesday and Wednesday: galleries, shop, café & bar open 10am-5pm, Thursday, Friday and Saturday: galleries open 10am-7pm, shop, café & bar open 10am-10pm, Sunday: galleries, shop, café & bar open 12pm-5pm. Monday Closed

HOWARD HODGKINTIME & PLACEOn now — 05.09.2010A new major exhibition of paintings by acclaimed British artist Howard Hodgkin30 Pembroke StreetOxford, OX1 1BPCall: 0186 572 2733

THEATRE SINGING COACHING-BIRMINGHAM Holy Trinity, community centreBirchfi eld,AstonEvery mondaySinging Coaching available, Held @ 213 Holy Trinity Community Centre,Trinity Road Aston Children start From 5pm-7pm £5 Adults start from 6pm-7pm £10 Call: 08004589487

WELCOME TO THEBESOlivier TheatreFree tickets for 15-25 yr olds 2 hours 45 mins inc intervalThursday August 5th- September 12th

CALLING MR ROBESONAugust 6 - 26 (not 11, 16 or 23): Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Zoo Southside

September 25: Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead

October 13 - 15: Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold, Wales

October 16: Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth WellsMore Lisitngs soon,

A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS MADNESSHackney EmpireC Venues - Adams House, 3 Chamber St, Edinburgh.4 August 2010 - 30 August 2010 Price(s): £8.50-£10.50Concessions availableCall: 0845 260 1234

BOOK LAUNCHESLEVY ROOTSLevi Roots Food for Friends: 100 Simple Dishes for Every OccasionWednesday, 4 August 2010, 6:30PM Waterstones, Islingtontickets £5, available from the shop and redeemable against purchase of the book on the night, Call: 020 7704 2280

JAMES ROBERTSON An evening with James Robertson‘And the Land Lay Still’Wednesday 18 August 7:00PMTickets cost £3 which includes a complimentary refreshmentWaterstones, Aberdeen Union Bar - Call: 0122 459 2440

SONNETS IN THE SUMMERTIMEKeats HouseFree; Free concessions2pm, repeated at 4pm every Saturday and Sunday. 07 August 2010 - 12 of

September 201014:00 - 17:00Performed by the Keats House Poetry Ambassadors.

JOHN KEATS: A LITRARY LIFE BOOK LAUNCH05 August 201019:00 - 21:00Keats House, Keats GroveHampsteadLondon NW3 2RRkeatshouse@cityofl ondon.gov.ukFree, Call: 020 7332 3868

BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PHILATELIC PRINTINGAn introduction on stamp printing and classifi cation with curators David Beech and Paul SkinnerWed 11 Aug 2010, 3PM - 4PM Free, booking

EXHIBITIONSJIMI HENDRIXHandel House Museum23 - 25 Brook St, London W110 - 6pm, 0207 495 1685

ARCHITECTS BUILD SMALL SPACESTHE V & A MuseumThe Porter Gallery and throughout the MuseumFree admission5 June - 30 August 2010

THE OTHER BRITISH REVISITED: Photographs from New Society14 May - 26 September 2010Photography Gallery 38AFree Admission

WORD MAPPINGNo booking requiredCome & join Poet and DJ Charlie Dark for a great family day of funTue 24 Aug 2010 - Thu 26 Aug 2010, 11.00 - 12.30 and 14.30 - 16.00Free Entry Free Entry

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