December 2012
01
Film: This Is Spinal Tap (1984) Plus Live Sets From Fathoms + Nev Clay
1 Dec 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Famous spoof music documentary. Spinal Tap, the world's loudest band, is chronicled by hack documentarian Marty DeBergi on what proves to be a fateful tour. Screening will be followed by live sets in the bar from Fathoms + Nev Clay.
02
Event: Canny Little Library
2 Dec 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.cannylittlelibrary.tumblr.com email: cannylittlelibrary@gmail.com
02
Film: Zodiac + Discussion (2007)
2 Dec 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Zodiac, is closely based on real events, and depicts San Francisco as a menacing home to unfathomable criminals. This is not the San Francisco that you think you know!
03
Meeting: General Meeting
3 Dec 2012, 6 p.m.
04
Event: Conversation Group
4 Dec 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.
04
Meeting: Other Meeting
4 Dec 2012, 6 p.m.
04
Event: Nrg Meet - Agm
4 Dec 2012, 7:30 p.m.
In bar and cinema. (This is a closed meeting for members of Newcastle Roller Girls only)
05
Event: John Fahey Documentary 'In Search Of Blind Joe Death' + Performances From Hapsburg Braganza & The Horse Loom
5 Dec 2012, 8 p.m.
Brand new documentary of Fahey's life and work, with live music by The Horse Loom and Hapsburg Braganza.
06
Event: New Volunteer Induction
6 Dec 2012, 6 p.m.
Come along and find out more about your favourite DIY cinema, and how to get involved. Everyone welcome!
06
Film: Louder Now! "A Litany For Survival: The Life And Work Of Audre Lorde" (1995)
6 Dec 2012, 7 p.m.
An epic portrait of the eloquent, award-winning Black, lesbian, poet, mother, teacher and activist, Audre Lorde, whose writings - spanning five decades - articulated some of the most important social and political visions of the century.Closing event with panel discussion and mingling time!
07
Event: A Bit Crack - Storytelling
7 Dec 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Regular 1st friday of the month event
08
Event: New Volunteer Induction
8 Dec 2012, 11 a.m.
Come along and find out more about your favourite DIY cinema, and how to get involved. Everyone welcome!
08
Event: Conversation Group Training Day
8 Dec 2012, 2 p.m.
An afternoon of training for all members of the English Language Conversation Group.
08
Gig: Papyrus Fundraiser
8 Dec 2012, 7:30 p.m.
a night of hip hop, reggae, soul and funk in aid of prevention of young suicide charity PAPYRUS. Dj's Include rob blazey, rob heron & tim shaw.
09
Event: Make And Mend Market
9 Dec 2012, 11 a.m.
The Make and Mend Christmas Market - Newcastle's biggest independent monthly arts, design and handmade market gets it's Christmas Jumper on.
09
Film: Strange Powers
9 Dec 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Stephin Merritt and his band the Magnetic Fields.
10
Meeting: Programming Meeting
10 Dec 2012, 6 p.m.
11
Event: Conversation Group
11 Dec 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.
12
Film: Beyond Anime: Midori-Ko + Encounters
12 Dec 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Incredible animation films tonight with two mid-length works that are testaments to the enormous wealth of creativity, imagination and dedication within the world of Japanese independent animation.
13
Film: This Event Has Been Cancelled Due To Illness!
13 Dec 2012, 7:30 p.m.
14
Event: Platform00000012
14 Dec 2012, 6 p.m.
Platform North East Annual Event - FREE
15
Event: Gnaw Festival
15 Dec 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Welcome to the second annual Great Northern Amplifier Worship, celebrating all things loud in the North-East area, with a special guest from out of town.
16
Film: Shut Up And Play The Hits
16 Dec 2012, 7:30 p.m.
The very loud ending of LCD Soundsystem
17
Meeting: General Meeting
17 Dec 2012, 6 p.m.
18
Event: Conversation Group Winter Party
18 Dec 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.
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No Events Scheduled
19 Dec 2012
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No Events Scheduled
20 Dec 2012
21
Event: The End Of The Calendar Party
21 Dec 2012, 8 p.m.
THE END IS NIGH, Sinister Glove, Chop Chop, Frederico Gonzales and others play out one last time.Doors open at 8pm, apocalypse is at midnight so arrive promptly.Free before 9pm, £3 after.
22
Gig: #Sandsxmas - The Star And Shadow Cinema's Christmas Live Music 'All Dayer' 2012
22 Dec 2012, 5 p.m.
The Star and Shadow presents our annual live music 'all-dayer' (from 5 pm) featuring a whole host of local acts plus mulled cider and bonhomie!
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No Events Scheduled
23 Dec 2012
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24 Dec 2012
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No Events Scheduled
25 Dec 2012
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No Events Scheduled
26 Dec 2012
27
Event: Arcadea
27 Dec 2012, noon
A free event for learning disabled people. Places are limited and must be booked in advance. To book call 0800 145 5345 or email at hun@arcadeia.org
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No Events Scheduled
28 Dec 2012
29
Event: Comedy Pick & Mix
29 Dec 2012, 8 p.m.
Eclectic comedy from half a dozen or more up and coming local comedians on every subject under the sun. Tickets £3 for Star and Shadow members, £1 extra to join if you haven't already.
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No Events Scheduled
30 Dec 2012
31
Meeting: Other Meeting
31 Dec 2012, 6 p.m.
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Event: End Of The World Afterparty (Survivors Of The Apocalypse)
31 Dec 2012, 10 p.m.
So, the apocalypse has finally arrived. The world outside is now a hostile mash of feral kids and building stripped bare. Then come into the Star & Shadow where we’ve created a safe-haven made of whatever we could find and with the help of the few good people left alive and join us for a party, which is about the only thing left to do to take our minds off the mess we’re in.