https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/2010/05/feed/Star And Shadow Events 2010-05-01 to 2010-05-31en-gbSat, 15 Sep 2018 22:28:34 -0000https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/654An amazing opportunity to see an all time classic silent film and a unique performance by one of the most exciting bands in the UK right now. Brought to you by Northern Lights Film Festivalhttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/654https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/571Made in 1967, Riot on Sunset Strip is a low-budget exploitation movie, released within six weeks of the actual late-1966 Sunset Strip curfew riot. The Sunset Strip curfew riots, also known as the "hippie riots," were a series of clashes that took place between police and young people on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood, California, beginning in the mid-1960s and continuing through the early 1970s.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/571https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/579James Holcombe makes amazing films made on Super 8 and 16mm film. He's well placed to master these magical materials, - he works at No.w.here lab, an artist's film lab in London, where he passes the alchemy on - teaching processing and printing techniques at regular workshops.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/579https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/597The final vision of a controversial filmmakerhttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/597https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/572Directed by Roger Corman, and shot on location in and around Los Angeles, The Trip is the seminal LSD drama. Our hero (Peter Fonda) takes his first dose of acid while going through a divorce. As he wanders around the Sunset Strip, into nightclubs, and the homes of strangers and acquaintances, he considers the roles played by commercialism, sex, the role of women in his life. https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/572https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/582A feminist sci-fi musical extravaganza... Gold Diggers is a key film from Eighties feminist cinema. Made with an all-woman crew, it features stunning photography, an awesome score and a radical and experimental narrative structure. As Ruby and Celeste cross paths they come to sense that there could be a link between the male struggle for economic supremacy and the female ideal of mysterious but impotent beauty.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/582https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/599Freaks is simply one of the most mind-blowing films ever made - absolute must see. Accompanied by another film from director Todd Browning - a very special treat.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/599https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/573Tune in. TEEN OUT! When Congress gives 15-year-olds the right to vote, the youngsters promptly elect a rock-star President. But after the new prez decrees mandatory retirement at 30 and LSD therapy at 35, Americans begin to suspect that democracy has hit a minor snag in this "often chilling" (Variety) and "wickedly funny" (The Overlook Film Encyclopedia) satire!https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/573https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/602Mighty Spectacle! The dawn of a new art! The Fiery Cross of the Ku Klux Klan! Lincoln's Assassination. The fatal blow that robbed the South of its best friend!https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/602https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/574Gas-s-s-s (aka It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It) is a dark post-apocalyptic comedy, about survivors of an accidental military gas leak, of an experimental agent that kills everyone on Earth over the age of twenty-five. The world devolves into a chaotic struggle for power between peace-loving hippies, football fascists and demented dictators.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/574https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/601What happened is true. Now the motion picture that's just as real.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/film/601https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/201Acclaimed solo artist and star of one of John Peel's favourite bands, Hefner returns with his band to play songs old and new. https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/201https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/221The Slits bring their unique brand of punk/ethno/reggae boundary teasing, pigeonhole evading, rawk to the Star and Shadow... https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/221https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/239A day of films and workshops for Barnados on youth, homlessness.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/239https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/216The Blessings are founding members of Glasgow's LuckyMe collective, whose take on hip-hop and dubstep has taken the world by storm and given us the likes of Hudson Mohawke and Rustie. The party will go on till late; for fans of Dam Funk, Flying Lotus, Joker, Neon Indian and wider life.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/216https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/252In April 2009 the G20 met in London, sparking massive anti-capitalist protests across the city. Activists from all over the country were involved, including Newcastle. This gig is help raise money for activistshttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/252https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/208A night of film and music with Cath & Phil Tyler, who have programmed tonight's documentary about Sacred Harp singing, the oldest surviving American music, which has survived over 200 years tucked away from sight in the rural deep south. £5https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/208https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/223Hypnogogic synthesizer experimentation from the Netherlands and jazz tropical rock rites from London. This double bill sees opposing types of weird get cosmic in respective ways; Stellar OM Source’s 90s’ VHS summonings and synthetic synth grooves mix sci-fi with New Age thrills while Mithras’ mutant riffs and stoned bass funk is like some inverse Ghana covers band. https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/223https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/193Our unusual mix of live music, B-movies, DJs and glamour, all influenced by Little Richard, the Ronettes, the MC5, Stooges, New York Dolls and Ramones. Dress to excess and be prepared to be trashy!https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/193https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/207A Sacred Harp singing workshop to complement Thursday's film and gig. Entry is completely free, so feel free to come along and participate.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/207https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/236Start the Bank holiday weekend in proper style with a little lost and friends! We are really excited about this next party, not only is P-Skillz playing again after his brilliant set at the last night in March, but we also have DJ Boogienitehttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/236https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/256NARC. magazine and Generator present Evolution Emerging. Taking place on Saturday 29th May, Evolution Emerging aims to promote some of the best musical talent the North East has to offer.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/256https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/222Warmup to the green festival, and chances to sign up and volunteer at this years festival. Live Reggae Roots and World Music, From the people bringing you the lakeside stage... https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/gig/222https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/89This event is being organised primarily by the home education networks across tyne and wear. Both the kids and parents will be getting dressed up as their favourite star wars characters. There will be face paints, star wars themed games - monopoly, chess, battleships. Participants will bring food to share and of course we'll watch a Star Wars film. This is a private party, so the doors won't be open to the public. If you want to get on the invite list or contribute please contact Wilf 07906439084 or wilf.abundantearth@virgin.nethttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/89https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/238https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/238https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/293To coincide with the climax of this year’s nail-biting campaigns, the Star and Shadow will be hosting an election special all-nighter. Watch the results dribble in with a bottle of Freedom in hand. And take your mind off them with interventions from artists and S+S regulars. https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/293https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/226Regular Storytelling evening Helen East and Musician Rick Wilson tell The Wood Cutters Wife https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/226https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/239https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/239https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/218Next in a series of lo-tech, non-expert skillshares and creative sessions, run by whoever turns up on the 2nd Saturday of the month (which is also volunteer induction day).https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/218https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/289Launched in collaboration with Refugee Action during Refugee Week 2008, Asylum Dialogues is 'drawn from real life conversations with three pairs of friends – one an asylum seeker and the other a British citizen – this play explores the positive transformations created by their encounters with each other.' Scripted by Sonja Lindenhttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/289https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/288Private Hirehttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/288https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/266We are a group of people who meet together to act collectively to solve problems with the benefits system. Anyone is welcome to join us, particularly people claiming benefits of any sort (e.g. JSA, ESA, DLA, Incapacity Benefit, Housing Benefit, Income Support, Carers Allowance, Tax Credits, Pension Credits, etc.), and unemployed workers, unwaged people, etc.https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/266https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/281Join the gang from Edinburgh's legendary Forest Cafe for a literary cabaret which has played to sold-out audiences in Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam, London and The Edinburgh Fringe Festival. It is poetry and prose, original eclectic songs and visual amazement. It is physical and mental. It is a reading. It is a gig. It is a party. £4/3https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/event/281https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/festival/174DIY Aye and the IWW combine to celebrate May 1st, see separate publicity for the distinct but cooperative programmes. Everyone is welcome to participate, entry on a donations basis. Explore our radical history, organise some kick-ass events, learn new skills and relax with new friends!https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/festival/174https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/40Other Meetinghttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/40https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/39Other Meetinghttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/39https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/260Programming Meetinghttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/260https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/38Other Meetinghttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/38https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/37General Meetinghttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/37https://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/205Programming Meetinghttps://www.starandshadow.org.uk/on/meeting/205