Monday 07 May To Sunday 13 May 2012
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.