April 2012
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Event: Canny Little Library
1 Apr 2012, 3 p.m.
The Canny Little Library stocks 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. 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
01
Film: The Colour Of Pomegranates + The World Is A Window: Making The Colour Of Pomegranates + Live Q&A (1968)
1 Apr 2012, 6:30 p.m.
Rebellious cinema masterpiece - a biography of the Armenian troubadour Sayat Nova reveals the poet’s life through unconventional narration and visual stimulation. Introduction and Q&A by Daniel Bird the director of The World is a Window.
02
Meeting: General Meeting
2 Apr 2012, 6 p.m.
03
Event: English Language Conversation Group
3 Apr 2012, 4 p.m.
Weekly conversation session for people to practice speaking English in an informal friendly setting. 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.
03
Event: Nrg Meet
3 Apr 2012, 7:30 p.m.
In bar and cinema. (This is a closed meeting for members of NRG only)
04
Film: The Weather Underground (2003)
4 Apr 2012, 7:30 p.m.
The Oscar-nominated documentary film follows the rise and fall of the 1960s student group that tried to violently overthrow the US government. Find out the real story behind Barack Obama's "terrorist pal" Bill Ayers!
05
Event: New Volunteer Induction
5 Apr 2012, 6 p.m.
Come along and find out more about your favourite DIY cinema, and how to get involved. Everyone welcome!
05
Film: Fando And Lis (1968)
5 Apr 2012, 7:30 p.m.
This tale of sadomasochistic love and unattainable paradise premiered at the 1968 Acapulco Film festival, inciting a riot that forced the director Alejandro Jodorowsky to flee for his life.
06
Festival: Ae'i Presents Weekender 2.0
6 Apr 2012, noon
weekender returns to fill your bank holiday with film and music, much of it for free, most of it top quality, some of it so bad its good, all of it handpicked by our resident techxpert AVR - featuring…AV mash-up frenzy (bring your own for inclusion), obscure kung-fu, classic Chinese animation, James Dean as seen on tv (check for details TBC) and the return of FRESH HELL
06
Event: A Bit Crack
6 Apr 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Fools, Thieves and Adventurers performed by Pascale Konyn
07
Event: Ae'i Presents Weekender 2.0 Av Mash-Up
7 Apr 2012, 8 p.m.
08
Event: Canny Little Library
8 Apr 2012, 3 p.m.
The Canny Little Library stocks 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. 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
08
Film: Princess Iron Fan (1941) Plus Live Accompaniment
8 Apr 2012, 4 p.m.
08
Gig: Fresh Hell...Featuring Letherette
8 Apr 2012, 10 p.m.
09
Film: I'M A Fool/The Bells Of Cockaigne
9 Apr 2012, 4 p.m.
09
Film: Street Scene (1931)
9 Apr 2012, 6 p.m.
09
Film: The Romantic (2011)
9 Apr 2012, 8 p.m.
10
Event: English Language Conversation Group
10 Apr 2012, 4 p.m.
Weekly conversation session for people to practice speaking English in an informal friendly setting. 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.
10
Meeting: Programming Meeting
10 Apr 2012, 6 p.m.
11
Film: Reel News
11 Apr 2012, 7:30 p.m.
12
Film: Future Shorts Festival + Q&A
12 Apr 2012, 7:30 p.m.
13
Gig: In Memory Of Peter Maynard
13 Apr 2012, 8 p.m.
14
Event: North-East Screenwriters Meeting
14 Apr 2012, 11 a.m.
14
Event: New Volunteer Induction
14 Apr 2012, 11 a.m.
Come along and find out more about your favourite DIY cinema, and how to get involved. Everyone welcome!
14
Gig: Private Event
14 Apr 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Craig's 50th Birthday
15
Event: 2nd Hand/Vintage Market + Swap:Books/Films/Music!
15 Apr 2012, noon
Make and Mend market presents SECOND HAND/VINTAGE Market with stalls offering 2nd hand & vintage clothing & home ware + SWAP for BOOKS/FILMS/MUSIC. 12-4pm.(SWAP 2-3pm) FREE entry. More info contact: makeandmendmarket@gmail.com.
15
Film: Juliet Of The Herbs (1998)
15 Apr 2012, 7:30 p.m.
A film about the inspired and inspiring herbalist Juliette de Bairacli Levy.
16
Meeting: General Meeting
16 Apr 2012, 6 p.m.
17
Event: English Language Conversation Group
17 Apr 2012, 4 p.m.
Weekly conversation session for people to practice speaking English in an informal friendly setting. 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.
18
Film: End:Civ - Resist Or Die (2011)
18 Apr 2012, 7:30 p.m.
END:CIV illustrates the brutality of a civilization addicted to systematic violence and environmental destruction, and the heroism of those who confront it head-on. Through rapid-fire video-game graphics, interviews, war footage and satire END:CIV mocks the excesses of the global economic system, and examines the necessity for effective resistance. Q&A after with Dir. Franklin López.
19
Film: Restrepo
19 Apr 2012, 7:30 p.m.
20
Film: Film + Gig: All Divided Selves/ Luke Fowler + Richard Youngs
20 Apr 2012, 7:30 p.m.
All Divided Selves, Luke Fowler's latest work, continues his filmic investigation into R.D. Laing. The screening will be followed by an improvised set from Luke and Richard Youngs. Film at 7.30pm, sounds at 10pm.
21
Gig: Distraction Records Tenth Anniversary Alldayer
21 Apr 2012, 3 p.m.
Celebrating ten years of “music for the strange kid at school”, Newcastle’s Distraction Records present an all-day event featuring cosmic kraut disco, dub-laced metal, electronic drone, blissful ambient, and other diverse musical excursions.
22
Event: Canny Little Library
22 Apr 2012, 3 p.m.
The Canny Little Library stocks 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. 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
22
Film: Sound It Out (2011)
22 Apr 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Over the last five years an independent record shop has closed in the UK every three days.
SOUND IT OUT (75 mins) is a documentary portrait of the very last surviving vinyl record shop in Teesside, North East England. A cultural haven in one of the most deprived areas in the UK, SOUND IT OUT documents a place that is thriving against the odds and the local community that keeps it alive. Directed by Jeanie Finlay who grew up three miles from the shop.
23
Meeting: Programming Meeting
23 Apr 2012, 6 p.m.
24
Event: English Language Conversation Group
24 Apr 2012, 4 p.m.
Weekly conversation session for people to practice speaking English in an informal friendly setting. 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.
25
Gig: Hot Head Show
25 Apr 2012, 7 p.m.
"Now, a band with a different flavour, a mental sort of jazzy punk funk - they're called Hot Head Show and I absolutely love it." - Lauren Laverne, BBC 6Music
25
Event: Write On Tap
25 Apr 2012, 7 p.m.
26
Film: Louder Now! "Don't Need You" (2006)
26 Apr 2012, 7:30 p.m.
“don’t need you” is a documentary film that tells the story of the origins of Riot Grrrl in the American independent music scene of the 1990s, and how this feminist movement evolved into a revolutionary underground network of education and self-awareness through music, writing, activism, and women-friendly community.
27
Gig: Pussy Riot Benefit Gig
27 Apr 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Arrested by Putin's police, three members of Pussy Riot face up to 7 years in prison for demonstrating for human rights in Russia. Three queerpunk bands: No Fit State, Women in Revolt and Executive Legs have come together to play a benefit for Pussy Riot's legal costs.
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No Events Scheduled
28 Apr 2012
29
Event: Canny Little Library Cafe
29 Apr 2012, 3 p.m.
The Canny Little Library stocks 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. All titles are available to browse and borrow for free. Pop down to the Canny Little Library, with hot drinks, tasty snacks and more. 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
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Film: Invisible Circus: No Dress Rehearsal (2010)
29 Apr 2012, 7:30 p.m.
An inspiring documentary about performance, love, hard graft and pigeon shit. From chaotic squat crew to licensed building managers with huge show budgets – via rotting garages, crumbling cathedrals and a takeover of Bristol's ex-police HQ.
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Meeting: Other Meeting
30 Apr 2012, 6 p.m.
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Event: New Event
30 Apr 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Video Forum from Newcastle University student
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Event: Video Forum - Newcastle University Students
30 Apr 2012, 8:30 p.m.
Screening of a selection of short films by Students from Newcastle University Fine Art department.Come and enjoy FREE POPCORN