April 2013
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Meeting: General Meeting
1 Apr 2013, 6 p.m.
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Event: Weekender/Expac Present...
1 Apr 2013, 8 p.m.
expansion pack film production workshop present…a night of premieres, poetry and live music featuring new work by our very own Sandy Davidson
02
Event: Conversation Group
2 Apr 2013, 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.
03
Film: Oberhausen On Tour: Children Programme
3 Apr 2013, 4 p.m.
This afternoon we’ll have a special screening for the wee-ones, with fabulous live action and animation short films from Taiwan, continental Europe and the UK.
03
Film: Oberhausen On Tour: Music Videos Programme + German Music Dj In The Bar!
3 Apr 2013, 7:30 p.m.
A very special night showcasing some of the best German music videos from the Oberhausen Film Festival 2012! Not exactly the typical MTV-videos – expect interesting animation and lots of creativity for great undiscovered independent bands.
04
Event: New Volunteer Induction
4 Apr 2013, 6 p.m.
Come along and find out more about your favourite DIY cinema, and how to get involved. Everyone welcome!
04
Film: Taste Of Cherry (1997) Ta'm E Guilass
4 Apr 2013, 7:30 p.m.
Mr.Badii is planning to commit suicide and desperately seeks anyone to assist him - he has already dug out the grave in the mountains, but the assistant will have to bury him when he will do the deed.
05
Event: A Bit Crack - Storytelling
5 Apr 2013, 7:30 p.m.
Regular Storytelling event
06
Event: Amphora / Velvoir / A Shark In Venice
6 Apr 2013, 8 p.m.
A showcase evening for three brand new and very different bands hailing from the 'toon' itself. Expect three bands aiming to use their music to win over you're affection in a bid to raise their profile in the local music scene.
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Event: Canny Little Library
7 Apr 2013, 3 p.m.
Meeting for new volunteers- 5pmThe 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
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Event: We Are Not Like Them +Q&A
7 Apr 2013, 7:30 p.m.
Declan Clarke (2013): A new film reflecting on the decline of industrial Europe and modernist utopian ideals, in which an agent traverses the continent trying to unpick an elusive, enigmatic mystery. Filmed in four locations across western Europe, including Newcastle Upon Tyne.
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Meeting: Programming Meeting
8 Apr 2013, 6 p.m.
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Event: Conversation Group
9 Apr 2013, 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.
09
Gig: This Is The Kit + Support
9 Apr 2013, 8 p.m.
This Is The Kit is the shape shifting musical project of Kate Stables (from Winchester, England), who sings and plays banjo and guitar sometimes solo and other times plays with musical friends.
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Film: Oberhausen On Tour: Resistance Programme
10 Apr 2013, 7:30 p.m.
This film programme includes some of the most important political works shown in the Oberhausen Film Festival (one the oldest short film festivals in the world) and have won awards there. In these films, dating from 1961 to 2010, filmmakers intervene, take a stand and protest on behalf of human rights, freedom and life.
11
Film: Help Yourself Manchster: A Documentary About The Diy Music Scene + Live Gig
11 Apr 2013, 7:30 p.m.
Helpyourself Manchester is a documentary using archive footage, interviews, animation and Psychogeographical recordings to explore the DIY music scene in Manchester during the early to mid 00’s. There will be live music for your delectation in the bar before and after the screening.
12
Gig: Peculiar Disco Moves
12 Apr 2013, 8 p.m.
Peculiar Disco Moves are ecstatic to present their 3-track extravaganza ‘The Domino Effect’. Support comes in the shape of the superb So What Robot, plus a DJ until late.
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Event: New Volunteer Induction
13 Apr 2013, 11 a.m.
Come along and find out more about your favourite DIY cinema, and how to get involved. Everyone welcome!
13
Event: Canny Little Library Fiction Reading Group
13 Apr 2013, 5 p.m.
All welcome
13
Event: Poke: Bend To A Different Beat
13 Apr 2013, 10 p.m.
After a truly epic night here back in January, Newcastle's finest gay indie-disco returns this Spring, joyfully administering some much-needed musical medication to all those who find quality tunes hard to come by on the Scene.
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Event: Canny Little Library + Book Group
14 Apr 2013, 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
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Film: Local Film Premiere: Mirrorvael
14 Apr 2013, 7:30 p.m.
When a force known only as the Silence is released from its prison, a group of monks, The Last Order of the Echo, must band together to prevent a fifth war and the destruction of the Vael.
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Meeting: General Meeting
15 Apr 2013, 6 p.m.
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Event: Conversation Group
16 Apr 2013, 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.
17
Film: Oberhausen On Tour: International Competition
17 Apr 2013, 7:30 p.m.
That night will feature some of the best international short films from the Oberhausen Film Festival – which are probably some of the best in the world! A very special hour-long programme.
18
Film: Chasing Ice (Documentary)
18 Apr 2013, 7:30 p.m.
Acclaimed photographer James Balog was once a skeptic about climate change. But through his Extreme Ice Survey, he discovers undeniable evidence of our changing planet.
19
Event: Kafka Shoot
19 Apr 2013, 10 a.m.
shooting in the atrium through the day in a gorilla suit
19
Gig: Lene Lovich Band + The Devices + Beauty Pageant
19 Apr 2013, 8 p.m.
Detroit-born legendary post-punk pop singer Lene Lovich hit the top of the UK charts with her single “Lucky Number” in 1979, and was crowned the “Queen of Quirk”, influencing a generation of pop and alternative acts, from Nina Hagen to Boy George, from Madonna to Dresden Dolls.
20
Gig: Red Letters Acoustic, Georgia Daniels, Ryan Bird + Special Guests
20 Apr 2013, 8 p.m.
A chilled out evening of original acoustic music from Red, Letters, Georgia Daniels, Ryan Bird and secret special guests. All local artists looking to please your ears and minds with their unique sounds.
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Event: Canny Little Library
21 Apr 2013, 4 p.m.
Anarchist Black cross meeting at 5pm, all welcome! Come along to find out how to get involved with supporting people locked up for their political activities.
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Film: Animation Shorts: Around The World
21 Apr 2013, 7:30 p.m.
AnimateNewcastle presents "Around The World" at The Star and Shadow': Animated Shorts.
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Meeting: Programming Meeting
22 Apr 2013, 6 p.m.
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Event: Conversation Group
23 Apr 2013, 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.
24
Event: Write On Tap
24 Apr 2013, 8 p.m.
One night, eight raw new plays. Join us as we host 90minutes of brilliantly eclectic theatre by new writers, followed by audience Q&A. Every play is performed script-in-hand by up and coming actors.
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Gig: Litpop
25 Apr 2013, 8 p.m.
Want to hear or make great music? Want to create or enjoy great writing? Then join local writers and musicians Tracey Iceton, Guy Mankowski, Sean Burn, Miss Danby, Sean Urquhart, Will Duggan, The Creels and more at the first Litpop open mic night! All welcome to participate.
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Gig: A Glimpse Of Paradise Presents Group Rhoda (U S) W / Wilt Wagner & Totem Recall + Deejay Lone Toke
26 Apr 2013, 8 p.m.
San Francisco's Group Rhoda returns to the UK in support of her fantastic debut album on Night School Records, drawing comparisons to the Space Lady & Suicide http://grouprhoda.com/
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Gig: Leave Me Here All Day
27 Apr 2013, 4 p.m.
An All-Dayer to make your bones rattle and your ears bleed.
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Event: Canny Little Library
28 Apr 2013, 4 p.m.
"The welfare system is currently changing dramatically, with the bedroom tax, universal credit, and a range of other alterations and cuts. The government have demonised the poor, and we are now entering an era where food banks are considered normal. The Canny Little Library will be holding an information day, in which the changes are explained, both present and future. Giving people an idea of how they and their friends are being affected." Plus Canny Little Cafe.
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Film: 1984
28 Apr 2013, 7:30 p.m.
Brochure bit:The 1985 Film version of what is probably the definitive novel of the 20th century. It remains contemporary, and the terms "Big Brother", "Doublethink" and "Newspeak" have become part of everyday language.
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Meeting: Other Meeting
29 Apr 2013, 6 p.m.
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Event: Conversation Group
30 Apr 2013, 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.