December 2011
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Event: Film Production Workshop
1 Dec 2011, 6 p.m.
Whether you're interested in development, locations, costume, special effects, logistics, filming or marketing there is an opportunity to get hands on experience with Itinerant Motion Picture Company this winter.
01
Event: New Volunteer Induction
1 Dec 2011, 6 p.m.
Come along and find out more about your favourite DIY cinema, and how to get involved. Everyone welcome!
01
Film: Sylvia Pankhurst: Everything Is Possible (2011)
1 Dec 2011, 7:30 p.m.
In feature length essay form, this documentary traces Sylvia Pankhurst’s ideas, campaigns and political life. The film is packed with facts from primary sources, rare images from museums and archives, interviews with historians and compelling testimony from Sylvia’s son Richard Pankhurst and his wife Rita. Screening will be introduced by the film-makers and followed by discussion.
02
Event: A Bit Crack
2 Dec 2011, 7 p.m.
Performed by A Bit Crack storytellers and Harry Beamish from the National Trust The second in a series of events for Talking Bones, where storytelling meets archaeology.
03
Event: Anarchy In The North East
3 Dec 2011, 4 p.m.
Anarchy in the North East Food Bar Books Blathering Inciting Guest Speaker Gateshead Music Collective
04
Event: Canny Little Library
4 Dec 2011, 3 p.m.
The Canny Little Library is the best library in the star and shadow/ city / uk for books, zines and pamphlets with a focus on titles with a more critical stance towards the society we live in and not available in most regular libraries/ bookshops. The collection includes graphic novels, art, feminism, queer, gender, lgbt, politics, sex, health, relationships, DIY, anarchism, philosophy, global struggles, science, nature and environment, worker's struggles, history, prison struggles, cookery, anti-racism and information for action. All titles are available to browse and borrow for free. The Star and Shadow also houses a large collection of film, photography and theatre books available for browsing and reference. The library can be contacted at cannylittlelibrary@gmail.com
04
Event: Smash Edo Talk And Discussion
4 Dec 2011, 4 p.m.
SMASH EDO Summer of resistance! Talk and discussion
04
Film: Singin' In The Rain (1952)
4 Dec 2011, 7:30 p.m.
The ultimate Hollywood Hollywood movie ends this year's SUNDAY SILVERS! Movies, stars, movie-stars, songs, dance, Technicolor, comedy and romance in one of MGM's finest musicals.
05
Meeting: General Meeting
5 Dec 2011, 6 p.m.
06
Event: English Language Conservation Group
6 Dec 2011, 4 p.m.
The group is informal and volunteer run. Aims to be inclusive and anti-discriminatory. Free. Travel costs can be paid for people who would otherwise not be able to come.
06
Event: Nrg Agm
6 Dec 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Newcastle Roller Girls meet to talk all things roller derby… In bar and cinema. (This is a closed meeting for members of NRG only)
07
No Events Scheduled
7 Dec 2011
08
Event: Community Led Architecture Study Tour
8 Dec 2011, 11 a.m.
Organised by The Glasshouse: Community Led Architecture Study Group, learning about The Star And Shadow.
08
Event: Corridor Eight Magazine Launch
8 Dec 2011, 6 p.m.
08
Event: Film Production Workshop
8 Dec 2011, 6 p.m.
Whether your interested in development, locations,costume, special effects, logistics, filming or marketing there is an opportunity to get hands on experience with Itinerant Motion Picture Company this winter.
09
Film: Film: The General + Live Organ! + Lady Koo's 30s Disco! (1926)
9 Dec 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Keaton's greatest comedy. Set against the background of the American Civil War Keaton risks everything in pursuit of his beloved locomotive that has been hijacked by the goddam yankees. High paced witty and constantly hilarious the General is a visual experience to be savoured on the big screen.
09
Event: Lady Koo's Jazz Age Disco
9 Dec 2011, 9 p.m.
Post screening of Buster Keaton's silent classic 'The General', Lady Koo will host her notorious naughty jazz age disco. Stay back after the film for the fun or drop by and catch the sounds of a bygone but nearby era.
10
Event: New Volunteer Induction
10 Dec 2011, 11 a.m.
Come along and find out more about your favourite DIY cinema, and how to get involved. Everyone welcome!
10
Gig: Conversation Album Launch
10 Dec 2011, 6 p.m.
Album launch with some of the most brilliant local indie, punk and alt-folk bands. Celebration-tastic. With MJ Fitz, No Fit State, The Exes, St James Infirmary, Milky Wimpshake, Reckoner, ONSIND! plus delicious food and the new benefit album featuring top tracks from 19 artists available on the night £5/£4 benefit gig no one turned away through lack of funds
11
Event: Canny Little Library
11 Dec 2011, noon
The Canny Little Library is the best library in the star and shadow/ city / uk for books, zines and pamphlets with a focus on titles with a more critical stance towards the society we live in and not available in most regular libraries/ bookshops. The collection includes graphic novels, art, feminism, queer, gender, lgbt, politics, sex, health, relationships, DIY, anarchism, philosophy, global struggles, science, nature and environment, worker's struggles, history, prison struggles, cookery, anti-racism and information for action. All titles are available to browse and borrow for free. The Star and Shadow also houses a large collection of film, photography and theatre books available for browsing and reference. The library can be contacted at cannylittlelibrary@gmail.com
11
Event: Make And Mend Market - Special Christmas!
11 Dec 2011, noon
The biggest independent monthly market in Newcastle! Art, crafts, vintage & second hand. FREE entry! Xmas special + SWAP for books, films, music!
11
Film: The F J Holden (1976)
11 Dec 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Starring Paul Couzens and Carl Stever as Kev and Bob, two boozing - cruising rebellious youths who tour the suburbs of Sydney in a Holden looking for girls to pick up Jeez yer don't know what a Holden is ? Get yer whinging pom backsides onto a cinema seat and find out.
12
Meeting: Programming Meeting
12 Dec 2011, 6 p.m.
13
Event: English Language Conservation Group
13 Dec 2011, 4 p.m.
The group is informal and volunteer run. Aims to be inclusive and anti-discriminatory. Free. Travel costs can be paid for people who would otherwise not be able to come.
14
Film: Mad Dog Morgan (1976)
14 Dec 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Dennis Hopper, Jack Thompson, David Gulpilil. Hopper is superb in character as the honest man turned into a notorious/heroic [depending on your social status] bushranger to survive in 1850s Australia, Unfortunately his career terminates with him supplying the material to make an "interesting tobacco pouch".
15
Event: Film Production Workshop
15 Dec 2011, 6 p.m.
Whether your interested in development, locations, costume, special effects, logistics, filming or marketing there is an opportunity to get hands on experience with Itinerant Motion Picture Company this winter.
15
Film: Monkey Grip (1983)
15 Dec 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Starring Noni Hazlehurst, Colin Friels. A single mother has an affair with a drug addict in desolate downtown Melbourne. This one'l get yer crying yer pommy eyes out.
16
Event: Annie Likes To Listen
16 Dec 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Nicola, Harriet and friends will present a night of songs that require silence. This will be a quiet evening. Please refrain from talking.
17
Gig: G.N.A.W Festival
17 Dec 2011, 7 p.m.
The Great Northern Amplifier Worship 17th December The first ever annual G.N.A.W fest will bring together some of the heaviest and most exciting music in the North East. Featuring the mighty We Are Knuckle Dragger, the crushing grooves of the York based band RSJ, as well as Waheela, Druganaut and Tooms, G.N.A.W fest guarantees some heavy Christmas cheer.
18
Event: Canny Little Library
18 Dec 2011, 4 p.m.
The Canny Little Library is the best library in the star and shadow/ city / uk for books, zines and pamphlets with a focus on titles with a more critical stance towards the society we live in and not available in most regular libraries/ bookshops. The collection includes graphic novels, art, feminism, queer, gender, lgbt, politics, sex, health, relationships, DIY, anarchism, philosophy, global struggles, science, nature and environment, worker's struggles, history, prison struggles, cookery, anti-racism and information for action. All titles are available to browse and borrow for free. The Star and Shadow also houses a large collection of film, photography and theatre books available for browsing and reference. The library can be contacted at cannylittlelibrary@gmail.com
18
Film: Don's Party (1976)
18 Dec 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Starring Ray Barrett, Pat Bishop. A foul-mouthed comedy about a party in suburban australia that slips into total anarchy. Berlin Film Festival prize-winner F me Bruce! If it made the f Germans laugh it must be fair dinkum. Open another tinny and lets party
19
Meeting: General Meeting
19 Dec 2011, 6 p.m.
20
Event: English Language Conservation Group
20 Dec 2011, 4 p.m.
The group is informal and volunteer run. Aims to be inclusive and anti-discriminatory. Free. Travel costs can be paid for people who would otherwise not be able to come.
21
No Events Scheduled
21 Dec 2011
22
No Events Scheduled
22 Dec 2011
23
Gig: The Star And Shadow Cinema's Christmas Live Music 'All Dayer' 2011
23 Dec 2011, 5 p.m.
The Star & Shadow presents a Christmas 'all dayer' of live music (5 pm-12 midnight)
24
No Events Scheduled
24 Dec 2011
25
No Events Scheduled
25 Dec 2011
26
No Events Scheduled
26 Dec 2011
27
Event: English Language Conservation Group
27 Dec 2011, 4 p.m.
The group is informal and volunteer run. Aims to be inclusive and anti-discriminatory. Free. Travel costs can be paid for people who would otherwise not be able to come.
28
Meeting: Programming Meeting
28 Dec 2011, 6 p.m.
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No Events Scheduled
29 Dec 2011
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No Events Scheduled
30 Dec 2011
31
Event: Funky Butt Club On Nye
31 Dec 2011, 9 p.m.
EVENT SOLD OUT.