May 2012
01
Event: English Language Conversation Group
1 May 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.
02
No Events Scheduled
2 May 2012
03
Event: New Volunteer Induction
3 May 2012, 6 p.m.
Come along and find out more about your favourite DIY cinema, and how to get involved. Everyone welcome!
03
Film: Crir Film Project
3 May 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Screening the product of Mat, Deb and Harriet's reserach residency in Christiania, Copenhagen.
04
Festival: Ae'i Presents Weekender 2.1
4 May 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 zero-budget production factory itinerant motion picture company - featuring…the Trip Out season opening night feature "Head", Artist films from Man Ray, Duchamp and Polanski, the IMPco curated "DIY and Student Film Facility"(submissions welcome) and the return of FRESH HELL
04
Event: A Bit Crack
4 May 2012, 7 p.m.
It's Grimms up North
Other stories told by A Bit Crack Storytellers and friends:
Two hundred years ago the Brothers Grimm published their remarkable collection of tales.
We are celebrating them in two evenings filled with folk and wonder tales…
05
Film: Head (1968)
5 May 2012, 8 p.m.
06
Film: Big Fella (1937)
6 May 2012, 2 p.m.
06
Event: Canny Little Library
6 May 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
06
Film: Basin Street Revue (1956)
6 May 2012, 3:10 p.m.
06
Event: Ae'i Presents Weekender 2.1...Diy, Artist And Student Film Facility
6 May 2012, 6 p.m.
06
Gig: Fresh Hell Feat. Raj Pannu + Young Montana? Live
6 May 2012, 8 p.m.
07
Film: Impco/Ae'i Present "Triptych...Special Features" (2012)
7 May 2012, 8 p.m.
short films, installations, live theatre and expanded cinema collide in a single night of immersive multi-media drama, insinuating itself into every corner of the cinema. themes of mental illness and alienation are explored with honesty and humour.
08
Event: English Language Conversation Group
8 May 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.
08
Meeting: General Meeting
8 May 2012, 6 p.m.
09
Gig: Gig: Keränen / Culver / Torquemada
9 May 2012, 7:30 p.m.
10
Event: Beatrice Searle Exhibition Opening
10 May 2012, 6 p.m.
10
Film: 200 Motels (1971) (+ Dj Support)
10 May 2012, 7:30 p.m.
11
Gig: Woolf / Sacred Paws / Beauty Pageant & More
11 May 2012, 8 p.m.
12
Event: New Volunteer Induction
12 May 2012, 11 a.m.
Come along and find out more about your favourite DIY cinema, and how to get involved. Everyone welcome!
12
Event: Dig Deep For Robins Birthday
12 May 2012, 6 p.m.
it's an empty slot, it's Robins birthday, it's time to rustle up your speciality dish and rock up to the cinema for a night of fine food amongst familiar faces.the music policy is "audiophilanthropy", every tune selected strictly from the shelves of charity shops and the crates of car-boot sales (bring your own for inclusion), after all charity begins at home, and this is our house.
13
Event: Canny Little Library
13 May 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 THIS SUNDAY IINSTEAD OF BEING AT THE STAR AND SHADOW THE CANNY LIBRARY WILL BE AT THE NEWCASTLE GREEN FESTIVAL, LEAZES PARK SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 12 - 5pm.
13
Film: The Upsetter (2008)
13 May 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Documentary about the life and music of the Jamaican musical legend Lee 'Scratch' Perry. Featuring footage of the Clash, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Paul McCartney and rest of the greats. Narrated by Benicio Del Toro.
14
Meeting: Programming Meeting
14 May 2012, 6 p.m.
15
Event: English Language Conversation Group
15 May 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.
16
Film: Arts Auction Event
16 May 2012, 6 p.m.
At the Art Auction Event, Works of students are auctioned in order to support Art in the United Kingdom. The purpose of the event is to engage students more in Art and simultaneously support Artfund UK. The event includes Music, Food, Drinks, and of course Art. Arts Auction Event 6-11pm. For more information: roderickvanselm@live.nl
17
Film: Forbidden Zone (1982) (+ Discoteque)
17 May 2012, 7:30 p.m.
18
Gig: Ben Butler & Mousepad W/ Betamaxx + Man With Feathers
18 May 2012, 8 p.m.
19
Gig: Late Shows Afterparty - Endless Race Present: Soft Rocks
19 May 2012, 10 p.m.
DJ collective Soft Rocks - who have an all-star remix LP coming out featuring versions from Andrew Weatherall, Cos/Mes, Cosmo, Mudd, Tiago, Secret Circuit, Ray Mang & others - will be playing some of the finest disco and cosmic around.
20
Event: Canny Little Library
20 May 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
20
Film: Silent Film Season
20 May 2012, 7:30 p.m.
A summer season of 'Silent Movies' that features something for everyone: a Grand Guignal Horror film, Tod Browning's the Unknown starring Lon Caney; a romantic epic with Rudolf Valentino, the Eagle; and a Buster Keaton comedy, Steamboat Bill Jnr + LIVE ORGAN!
20
Film: The Unknown + Laurel And Hardy Short: Big Business! (1927)
20 May 2012, 8:30 p.m.
Set at the circus, Lon Chaney as Alonzo, a fake armless knife thrower (he uses his feet) falls in love with Joan Crawford, the bareback rider. This horror epic is the most outragious of Brownings silent movies: a must see.
21
Meeting: General Meeting
21 May 2012, 6 p.m.
22
Event: English Language Conversation Group
22 May 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.
23
No Events Scheduled
23 May 2012
24
Film: Louder Now! "Eat The Kimono"
24 May 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Eat the Kimono is a brilliant documentary about Hanayagi Genshu, a Japanese feminist and avant-garde dancer and performer, who has spent her life defying her conservative culture's contempt for independence and unconventionality.
25
Gig: Shit And Shine
25 May 2012, 8:30 p.m.
Texas based psychedelic noise ensemble 'SHIT AND SHINE'. They will only be doing 2 UK shows this year, and we're hosting one for you in Newcastle! Support from MOON (Members of Bong/Jazzfinger/Richard Dawson) + Russel T. Jones
26
Event: Bobby Baker Workshop
26 May 2012, 10:30 a.m.
Workshop to accompany Mad Gym's and Kitchens performance by Bobby Baker on Tues 29th.
26
Event: Big Busy
26 May 2012, 7:30 p.m.
A night of alternative goodness from the some of Newcastle's greatest Alt, grunge and electronica acts.
27
Event: Canny Little Library
27 May 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
27
Film: Chimes At Midnight (1965)
27 May 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Is this the greatest of Orson Welles' films? Nearly a north-east premiere of this rarely seen film
28
Meeting: Programming Meeting
28 May 2012, 6 p.m.
29
Event: Wunderbar Festival: Mad Gyms & Kitchens By Bobby Baker (Performance)
29 May 2012, noon
Wunderbar presents Bobby Baker's Mad Gyms & Kitchens, a performance celebrating Bobby's top tips to getting well following her own experience.
From working-out to chilling out, via the kitchen sink, Bobby's wellness roadshow investigates how to get better at feeling better - cup of tea included.
29
Event: English Language Conversation Group
29 May 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.
30
Film: Selected 2 (2012)
30 May 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Nominated by the shortlisted artists for the Jarman Award 2011, Selected II brings together some of the best emerging film and video artists from the UK in a dazzling programme of new artists’ moving image. Artists will be present for Q&A. Only North East screening!
