BHX and ORD: Sisters Are Doin’ It

Birmingham Airport (UK) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (USA) have become Sister Airports to formalise a working relationship and commit to the development of new opportunities..

The Birmingham Salon Debate: Have we got copyright wrong?

So what do we make of the current copyright regime? Join in the debate at The Ropewalk, 15-20 St. Paul’s Square, Birmingham

Clayson sings chanson at the Kitchen Garden Cafe

Entrepreneurs unveil self-designed workspace at Birmingham Science Park

A refurbished 4,500 sq ft workspace has been unveiled at Birmingham Science Park. Designed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs….

Virgil and The Accelerators

Artrix kicks off its Autumn music programme on Saturday, September 8th with the visit of Bromsgrove based band Virgil and The Accelerators supported by Albany Down.

DC Fontana bring 60s vibe to Bloxwich

The live music scene is looking up again in Bloxwich next month as Bookmark Theatre rings the changes with the return of those supreme exponents of Art & Soul and 1960s-inspired vibe – ‘DC Fontana’

Green eyes vintage

Tammy Facey explores a quirky shop in Digbeth.

New drama by BAFTA Award-winning Coventry writer

Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre opens its autumn season in style with brand new drama Fragile in B2 from Sat 8 to Sat 22 Sept, written by Coventry’s very own BAFTA award-winning writer, Geoff Thompson.

The Wrong Sort of Blues

Andy Munro watches, and worries about, events at St Andrews.

Town and Country

Albion have had a successful week in two contrasting games. Terry Wills reports.

School’s In

West Midlands Police will be on hand from next week to help children get to school safely.

Driving a Ford Madox Ford renaissance

Laurence Inman extols the joy of quality writing and film making.

The Birmingham Honey Show returns to Martineau Gardens with Alys Fowler

The Birmingham Honey Show is returning to Martineau Gardens, a Community Garden, in Edgbaston, on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 September, from 10am until 4pm.

Get it on with the Belgrade Theatre’s new Marc Bolan musical

Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre is to stage a new musical called 20th Century Boy, all about glam rocker Marc Bolan and his band T. Rex.

Adult education courses launch at The Public

On Tuesday 25 September The Public in West Bromwich will be launching three new classes for adult learners wanting to discover more about the world of art and digital media

96 Hours

Dave Woodhall turns up to Villa Park as it opens for 2012-13 business.

University of Birmingham appoints Director for Birmingham Foundation Academy

The University of Birmingham has appointed Lorraine Gaytten as the inaugural Director of Operations and Business Development for the new Birmingham Foundation Academy.

Coventry University training gets real results for Big Issue vendors

A social enterprise charity led by Coventry University has been working with Big Issue sellers in South Africa to help them develop new skills and access real work opportunities.

West Brom savers boost cancer appeal at Birmingham Children’s Hospital

Savers at a leading regional building society have helped to donate more than £65,000 to Birmingham Children’s Hospital…

Photographs in Urban Coffee

Local landmarks and classic cameras make for a great exhibition.

Ingrid Michaelson @ The Glee

Ingrid Michaelson – US chanteuse tours Human Again album

Sweet Soul Music

Booker T Jones was at the Robin on Bank Holiday Monday. Dave Woodhall was watching.

The Watford Gap

Andy Munro on what’s going wrong at Blues, and how it should be put right.

This Week at the Robin

Some legendary names and some who might be one day.

Birmingham Jazz Programme Autumn 2012

A run down of who’s lined up for the Birmingham Jazz Programme, Autumn 2012

The weekend starts here

Dave Woodhall discovers the hidden attractions of a Friday night in Lye.

#BigupBirmingham gains pace

The city’s #BigupBirmingham campaign continues to grow with new billboard posters appearing across the city yesterday (Friday 24th August).

Arts Council funds Flip

FLIP Festival and Light House Media Centre have been successfully awarded Grants for the Arts funding

A Hoot for the Owls

Andy Munro on Blues’ Wednesday, bloody Wednesday

More Birmingham Library memoirs: The economic case

Alan Clawley with a history lesson on Birmingham town planning and John Madin’s ’70s Birmingham Library