Thought for the weekend: Give a little
Gordon Harley reckons you only need to give a little to make a big difference.
Belgrade’s Black Youth Theatre challenges perceptions around HIV and AIDS in new drama
Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre is exploring the stigma that surrounds HIV and AIDS in its brand new production Close to Home, which will be performed by the Belgrade’s Black Youth Theatre in B2 from Weds 11 to Sat 14 July.
Capoeira Drummers march on Birmingham
This Saturday – 7th July – Samuel Mascote and his Cordao de Ouro Birmingham team will march a huge street demonstration from the Custard Factory at 2pm, culminating in a 100-strong Berimbau (Afro-Brazilian drum) performance in front of Birmingham Cathedral at 2.15pm.
Hunt is on for chilli champ
Brindleyplace is challenging visitors to take part in a chilli-eating competition as part of the second annual Birmingham Chilli Festival, which returns to the city on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th July.
Sampad South Asian Arts Mela coming to Wolverhampton
Sampad South Asian arts will be holding its summer arts mela at Arena Theatre Wolverhampton on Saturday 14 July
Tickets on sale today for Beth Orton – UK Tour 2012
Glee welcome the return of the wonderful Beth Orton, performing 2 special acoustic concerts later this year.
Coventry University launch new course to combat human trafficking
Coventry University will be launching a new short course focusing on the trafficking of human beings, as part of their extensive CPD programme next month.
28th Birmingham Jazz and Blues festival starts today
With the Great British Summer just around the corner, Birmingham is readying itself for the annual invasion of jazz bands and jazz fans from all over the UK and from abroad.
Review: A Visual But Flawed Feast For a Forgotten Empire
“It isn’t often that the star of a show is the costume designer. But Eloise Kazan has fashioned beautiful outfits for this play”, writes Richard Lutz
Exclusive living is in reach for first time buyers
Home ownership is no longer just a dream for one young couple who have now bought their first property together at Taylor Wimpey Midlands’ stunning Highfield Gardens development in Edgbaston, Birmingham.