October 2013
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Event: English Language Conversation Group
1 Oct 2013, 4 p.m.
Weekly conversation session for people to practice speaking English in an informal friendly setting. Aims to be inclusive and anti-discriminatory. Free.
01
Event: Dinner For The Conversation Group
1 Oct 2013, 7 p.m.
Your chance to share in a delicious 3 course meal with an abundance of vegan/veggie options as well as some excellent chat to raise funds for the Conversation Group that meets at the Star and Shadow each Tuesday 4-6pm. Please email conversationgroupnewcastle [at] gmail.com to book your place.
02
Film: Estamira
2 Oct 2013, 6:30 p.m.
Documentary about Estamira, a 63-year-old woman who's been working for over 20 years at a landfill in Rio de Janeiro. Schizophrenic, but very charismatic, she's the leader of a small community of old people living off garbage and has a very lyrical and philosophical attitude towards life.
03
Event: Occasion
3 Oct 2013, 6 p.m.
Occasion is a series of art and music events aimed at celebrating the diverse talents of young people, from contemporary art exhibitions and auctions to DJ sets, poetry, theatrics and film. Aided by The Alumni Association of Newcastle University, Occasion is a new and progressive project that will bring together Newcastle’s finest young minds.
04
Event: A Bit Crack - Storytelling
4 Oct 2013, 7 p.m.
Rachel Rose Reid - Storyteller
05
Gig: Driven Serious, Pikey Beatz And Iceni
5 Oct 2013, 7:30 p.m.
A night of upbeat, energetic powerful, unique and critically acclaimed bands. Including Punk Folk, Reggae and epic, bold and compelling pop!
06
Event: Canny Little Library
6 Oct 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.
http://cannylittlelibrary.tumblr.com/ cannylittlelibrary@gmail.com
06
Film: The Suffering Grasses
6 Oct 2013, 3:30 p.m.
A film documenting the words of refugees who have fled from the bloody fighting in Syria. Seeking to understand the feelings and experience those exiled in camps the film presents the complex realities of international politics and the suffering of those who bear the brunt of war. Followed by discussion hosted with The Canny Little Library. Screening free but donations to Syria appeal requested.
06
Film: Dangerous Liaisons 2013 + The Wardrobe Master
6 Oct 2013, 7:30 p.m.
07
Meeting: General Meeting
7 Oct 2013, 6 p.m.
08
Event: English Language Conversation Group
8 Oct 2013, 4 p.m.
Weekly conversation session for people to practice speaking English in an informal friendly setting. Aims to be inclusive and anti-discriminatory. Free.
09
Film: Communion
9 Oct 2013, 7:30 p.m.
Communion is the new feature by Award Winning Director Greg Hall. A road movie with a difference. Having its NE premiere here at the S&S. Greg will be on hand for a Q&A session about the film and making features on a shoestring.
10
Film: World Mental Health Day (Film + Gig)
10 Oct 2013, 6:30 p.m.
A short film by Ian Breakwell and Kevin Coyne followed by an evening of musical performance from the members of NAGAS (Newcastle And Gateshead Art Studio) in recognition of World Mental Health Day.
11
Event: Tusk Festival
11 Oct 2013, noon
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Event: Tusk Festival
12 Oct 2013, noon
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Event: Tusk Festival
13 Oct 2013, noon
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Event: Canny Little Library
13 Oct 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.
http://cannylittlelibrary.tumblr.com/ cannylittlelibrary@gmail.com
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Meeting: Programming Meeting
14 Oct 2013, 6 p.m.
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Event: English Language Conversation Group
15 Oct 2013, 4 p.m.
Weekly conversation session for people to practice speaking English in an informal friendly setting. Aims to be inclusive and anti-discriminatory. Free.
15
Event: Pieces From Eight
15 Oct 2013, 7:30 p.m.
PIECES FROM EIGHT is a booklet featuring eight NE poets new to IRON Press - the poets will be reading poetry that night, and the event will also feature live music.
16
Event: V.H.S. Conflab
16 Oct 2013, 7 p.m.
17
Gig: Transylvanian Sex Pest
17 Oct 2013, 8 p.m.
White Noise Words presents:Transylvanian Sex Pest (Film Screening + Live Set) with supportTickets £5
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Gig: The Debra Milne Ensemble
18 Oct 2013, 8 p.m.
Pink Lane Jazz Coop presents ‘Jazz Café @ Star & Shadow’, full line up TBA, including Debra Milne Ensemble.
The spirit of Pink Lane’s Jazz Café comes to the S&S with some of the best north east jazz musicians. Vocal led jazz, bebop, swing & more
19
Event: Elemental
19 Oct 2013, noon
12 hours of underground arts performance with bands, electronic acts, visual projections, live art and craft, DJ`s and loads more !
20
Event: Canny Little Library
20 Oct 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. http://cannylittlelibrary.tumblr.com/ cannylittlelibrary@gmail.com
20
Event: Extreme Energy In The North East; Should We Be Fractose Intolerant?
20 Oct 2013, 4 p.m.
Film and Talk by an activist from anti-fracking group Frack off. Followed by a discussion about what we can do in Tyne and Wear to take action on this issue.This event is being organised by Frack Free Tyne and Wear, who can be found on facebook at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/388423141258799/
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Event: We Are Born Naked...The Rest Is Drag...
20 Oct 2013, 6:30 p.m.
QueeRash! We are born naked… The rest is drag. This month's event will be a film night questioning gender identity, stereotypes, societal recognition & the conventional. Seen through underground prostitution in 'Male Prostitution in Greece' and the struggle against conformity for Trans people in ' Binding Words'. Ending with the dark silent queer in 'The Desperation of Mimi'.
21
Meeting: General Meeting
21 Oct 2013, 6 p.m.
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Event: English Language Conversation Group
22 Oct 2013, 4 p.m.
Weekly conversation session for people to practice speaking English in an informal friendly setting. Aims to be inclusive and anti-discriminatory. Free.
23
Event: The Turing Test
23 Oct 2013, 7 p.m.
Amanda works in a morgue. It is her birthday. Turing, her android assistant, brought her a present: a dead body. It belongs to Joseph, a man from her past that Amanda never wanted see again. A brand new play from Ghost in the Machine, The Turing Test weaves past and present together, highlighting the darker sides of human (and android) nature.
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Event: The Turing Test
24 Oct 2013, 7 p.m.
Amanda works in a morgue. It is her birthday. Turing, her android assistant, brought her a present: a dead body. It belongs to Joseph, a man from her past that Amanda never wanted see again. A brand new play from Ghost in the Machine, The Turing Test weaves past and present together, highlighting the darker sides of human (and android) nature.
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Event: The Turing Test
25 Oct 2013, 7 p.m.
Amanda works in a morgue. It is her birthday. Turing, her android assistant, brought her a present: a dead body. It belongs to Joseph, a man from her past that Amanda never wanted see again. A brand new play from Ghost in the Machine, The Turing Test weaves past and present together, highlighting the darker sides of human (and android) nature.
26
Gig: Oxjam Fundraiser
26 Oct 2013, 7:30 p.m.
A night of edgy/experimental/danceable/Electronic music raising money for Oxjam. Featuring b-cátt & spook, YEAH YOU, Red Pools and ferrell, plus DJ support from Hugo Bell and VJ support from the Détournementor’s. Doors open 7.30, entry fee £5
27
Event: Canny Little Cafe & Anarchist Black Cross Letter Writing
27 Oct 2013, 3 p.m.
Plus:Canny Cafe and writing to anarchist prisoner Mark Neiweem with North East Anarchist Black Cross.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. Pop down today to browse the shelves, plus hot n cold drinks and tasty vegan snacks.http://cannylittlelibrary.tumblr.com/ cannylittlelibrary@gmail.com
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Film: Tracing Movements
27 Oct 2013, 7:30 p.m.
TRACING MOVEMENTS is a collaborative audio-visual research project, documenting political resistance in Europe. Tracing Movements Collective traveled across Greece, Bulgaria and Italy with a mobile cinema unit, documenting a number of struggles. Sylvie from Tracing Movements will introduce two documentaries from the project - Emerging Solidarities and The Invisible Workforce.
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Meeting: Programming Meeting
28 Oct 2013, 6 p.m.
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Gig: Api Uiz, Please, Arnaud Riviere + Skull Mansions & D J Noize Bear
28 Oct 2013, 8 p.m.
A Glimpse Of Paradise presents Please (LDN) Api Uiz (FR) Arnaud Riviere (FR) + DJs
29
Event: Autumn Fair
29 Oct 2013, 4 p.m.
Autumn fair, with stalls, games, prizes, arts and crafts and homemade cakes, plus jumble sale and more.All welcome!
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Film: Creation
30 Oct 2013, 6:30 p.m.
English naturalist Charles Darwin struggles to find a balance between his revolutionary theories (on evolution) and the relationship with society, whose faith strongly contradicts his work.
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Gig: Notations - A Film By Vicki Bennet With A Live Score By Bill Orcutt, Rhodri Davies And Mark Sanders
31 Oct 2013, 7:30 p.m.
Sound And Music and Tusk Music present Vicki Bennett’s film-collage-as-visual-score Notations, with a live score from an amazing trio drawn together fro the first time: Harry Pussy guitar-mangler Bill Orcutt; UK free improv stalwart, drummer Mark Sanders; and genius harp improviser and adopted local hero, Rhodri Davies.