Star And Shadow Events 2013-09-30 to 2013-10-06

Estamira

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.

The Suffering Grasses

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.

Dangerous Liaisons 2013 + The Wardrobe Master

Driven Serious, Pikey Beatz And Iceni

A night of upbeat, energetic powerful, unique and critically acclaimed bands. Including Punk Folk, Reggae and epic, bold and compelling pop!

English Language Conversation Group

Weekly conversation session for people to practice speaking English in an informal friendly setting. Aims to be inclusive and anti-discriminatory. Free.

Dinner For The Conversation Group

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.

Occasion

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.

A Bit Crack - Storytelling

Rachel Rose Reid - Storyteller

Canny Little Library

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.

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