Star And Shadow Events 2014-06-01 to 2014-06-30

Les Enfants Terribles (1950)

Paul and his sister live alone in their cluttered bedroom. They dream up games and rituals. One day Paul falls ill, and the outside world steps in. A 1950 film based on Cocteau’s novel.

Lianna (1983)

John Sayles second feature film focuses on the experiences of a woman who finds herself starting life over after coming out of the closet as a lesbian.

The Moon On A Stick

An informal and eclectic programme of screenings specially programmed in connection to the exhibition They Used to Call it the Moon, at BALTIC’s Project Space, BALTIC 39. Expect everything from sci-fi nostalgia, educational animation, hoax footage and more.

Selected 4

Selected 4 is a national touring programme of some of the best emerging UK film and video artists, selected by the artists shortlisted for the Film London Jarman Award 2013; screening + Q & A with artists. Produced by videoclub and Film London Artists' Moving Image Network, supported by Arts Council England. Only North East screening!

Bound (1996)

Fun and sexy crime caper in which Corky (Gina Gershon), a lesbian ex con working in an apartment as a plumber, meets neighbours Caesar (Joe Pantoliono) and Violet (Jennifer Tilly). The two women have a love affair and decide to steal $2,000,000 that Caesar is keeping for his Mafia boss.

Apples Is Apples

A feature length movie portrait capturing the wonderfully diverse studio members of NAGAS (Newcastle and Gateshead Art Studio) a charitable and member led creative service for those who experience diagnosed mental health problems and other forms of social exclusion.

Apples Is Apples

The Death Of Mr. Lazarescu (2005)

A 63 year old man living in a tower block on the outskirts of Bucharest falls ill one night and is bumped from hospital to hospital throughout the night whilst his condition deteriorates.

Musée Imaginaire Presents: Artists Film Night

Musée Imaginaire brings together four artists whose work incorporates ideas of the 'disembodied voice'. This screening will show four artists films with an informal discussion after.Artists include: Jack Saunders, Jacob Dwyer, Kate Liston

The Rocket

In Laos a boy proclaimed as unlucky is driven out of his village. Embarking on a journey to find a new home he teams up with a misfit mentor who leads him on a calamity-filled journey across a land still littered with the debris of war. Seeking to win acceptance he enters a contest to build a giant rocket for the lucrative rocket festival. We will offer post film rocketry!

Northern Print

Oh! What A Lovely War (1969)

Oh! What a Lovely War redefines the tragedy of World War 1 in bawdy music-hall terms. Of the many fleeting satiric images parading past the camera, one of the most indelible is the sight of several generals playing leapfrog as the world all around them goes to hell.

I Know Where Syd Barrett Lived

A celebration of the life and music of Syd Barrett. Featuring John Edgington's 2001 Omnibus documentary with Director's Q&A by Skype. Unique interpretations of Syd's songs live in the bar from Wetherby Mansions, Salon Kitty, St James Infirmary, Rushers of Din, The Soft Drink Machine and Ukulele Allsorts + DJ Clunkie. Doors 7.30 £4

N O P E + Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs

NOPE - Psychedelic Krautrock from Yorkshire + Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs - Motorik beats, Psychedelic noise, Heavy rock from Newcastle

The Borstal Babies.

Brace yourself for a diverse blend of ‘old and new’ North-East Punk music. The line up will include THE BORSTAL BABIES (Alternative Punk Rock, Newcastle); MURDER THE DISTURBED (Original 70s Punk band, Washington); and EUAN LYNN (Lo-fi surfy Garage Punk, Whitley Bay – fresh from Evolution Emerging 2014)

Crossings + Dr Socrates

Come TIME TRAVELLING with DOCTOR SOCRATES and CROSSINGS Two great roots bands, one steeped in Tyneside history, the other multicultural, perform song and dance past, present and future

Canny Little Library

Books & magazines, free to browse & borrow. Come & discover the amazing collection! Stock focuses on more political, radical, thought-provoking, action-inspiring & critical titles than other libraries.

Conversation Group

Informal weekly English language conversation practice to meet people and learn language skills. Open to people with any or no level of experience. The group aims to be inclusive and anti-discriminatory. New volunteers and members very welcome!

A Bit Crack - Storytelling

Tales of the Forgotten North with Pascale Konyn

How Can Even More Great Stuff Happen In Places In England's North?

What needs to change, or stay the same, to make even better places to live and work over the next 10 years? We'll use the open space structure so everyone has chance to share their ideas, listen, talk and think. Free, with tea and biscuits provided.

Canny Little Library

Canny Little Library Fiction Reading Group

All welcome

Conversation Group

Newcastle Solfed Workplace Organiser Training

SolFed workplace organiser training is designed to give workers the tools and confidence to organise in their workplaces, whether or not there's an existing union. Our direct action approach offers a fresh perspective as we ‘de-mystify’ the workplace organizing process.

Canny Little Library

Conversation Group

Seeds For Change Training

Anti-oppression training for grassroots organisations. Funded by the Conversation Group but open to all at the Star & Shadow.

Beach Party!

The ultimate indoor BEACH PARTY with twangin' surf bands, go-go-ing DJs, original sixties cowabunga films, tiki cocktails, sand and as much artificial sunlight as you need within the confines of the S&S. Film: Endless Summer (1966) 7:30pm

Canny Little Library

Canny Little Library presents...Watercolour Challenges

A highly relaxed and informal workshop about creating watercolour landscape paintings. A selection of special ‘challenges’ add a creative twist to the proceedings. All materials provided, free and open to everyone, suitable to all art abilities.

Devised by AJ and Rebecca from DIY art axis Peg Powler, and inspired by the photography of Jason Hynes.

Conversation Group

Canny Little Library + Canny Cafe

Our monthly delicious vegan cafe + books & magazines, free to browse & borrow. Come & discover the amazing collection!

Losing The Plot - S&S Film Retreat

Heading for the North Pennine hills, our first ever film retreat extends the communal experience of cinema from 90 minutes in the dark to a bunkbarn weekend away together, with docs, experimental and feature films, discussions, meals and walks.

Star And Shadow Events 2014-06-01 to 2014-06-30

Les Enfants Terribles (1950)

Lianna (1983)

The Moon On A Stick

Selected 4

Bound (1996)

Apples Is Apples

Apples Is Apples

The Death Of Mr. Lazarescu (2005)

Musée Imaginaire Presents: Artists Film Night

The Rocket

Northern Print

Oh! What A Lovely War (1969)

I Know Where Syd Barrett Lived

N O P E + Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs

The Borstal Babies.

Crossings + Dr Socrates

Canny Little Library

Conversation Group

A Bit Crack - Storytelling

How Can Even More Great Stuff Happen In Places In England's North?

Canny Little Library

Canny Little Library Fiction Reading Group

Conversation Group

Newcastle Solfed Workplace Organiser Training

Canny Little Library

Conversation Group

Seeds For Change Training

Beach Party!

Canny Little Library

Canny Little Library presents...Watercolour Challenges

Conversation Group

Canny Little Library + Canny Cafe

Losing The Plot - S&S Film Retreat

General Meeting

Programming Meeting

General Meeting

Programming Meeting

Other Meeting