The People’s Orchestra inaugural concert
The People’s Orchestra, launched in March, are holding their inaugural concert at the Adrian Boult Hall, in Birmingham, on the 4th November.
Lee Longlands celebrates 110 years in business
One of the West Midlands’ best-known retailers is celebrating a special birthday in style, with the launch of exclusive new ranges and plans to roll out a new e-commerce facility.
Coventry University graduate wins top fashion award
A first-class honours fashion student from Coventry University has won a top award at this year’s illustrious Midlands Fashion Designer Awards in Birmingham.
It only takes a minute, or ten
Terry Wills curses Albion’s inability to hold a lead.
Local heroes honoured in special awards programme
Employees of Birmingham City Council (BCC), who have made a real difference to the lives of local people, are being recognised for their achievements in a special awards ceremony next month.
Bands line up to play exclusive photography exhibition gig
Midland rock musicians and the photographers who snap them are launching a unique exhibition celebrating the best of live music photography.
Ask Howard
Q: Did Chelsea captain John Terry take part in last weekend’s Kick Racism Out tee-shirt campaign that was boycotted by many black athletes?
Sax Player Wayne Shorter in Birmingham Next Week
Birmingham’s Town Hall plays host to jazz legend Wayne Shorter next Thursday Nov 1.
The ‘friends’ of Laurence Inman
Laurence Inman realises, possibly too late, that it’s quality not quantity that counts.
Droneworld
More drone attack planes for Britain. But what’s behind it, asks Richard Lutz
The Johnny Cash Roadshow
Clive John and The Spirit Band return to Artrix with their popular The Johnny Cash Roadshow.
Birmingham Bach Choir needs you!
Birmingham Bach Choir is on the lookout for new talent from across Birmingham
Boxing Night
A local boxing champion is backing fund-raising for a young peoples’ charity
Dancing the Night Away
News of a photographic exhibition just opening
New Solihull hotel general manager has conferences in his sights
Establishing Solihull as the conference centre for the area will be the focus for Darren McGhee, the new general manager at St John’s Hotel in the town.
Propeller return to Coventry with Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
Internationally acclaimed all-male Shakespeare company, Propeller, return to Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre with their adaptation of Twelfth Night
FACT: Cycle Druggie to Take Part in Third Presidential debate
from HOWARD ELSTON, our international diplomatic correspondent, who likes to write his name in capitals
Blues fail to kill off foxes
Andy Munro on Saturday’s Midlands derby at St Andrews.
Cottage Industry
Dave Woodhall waxes lyrical on the charms of an afternoon by the Thames.
Wounded at Birmingham Rep
As British military casualties continue to return from the war in Afghanistan, Wounded – an emotional new play by Jenny Stephens – tells the stories of two soldiers, fighting a century apart
Backing to the Future
Dave Woodhall talks to legendary guitar hero and technical innovator Steve Hackett.
Coventry runner has victory days before Dublin debut
Endurance paid off for twenty-six-year-old Ben Jones who won the Coventry Half Marathon last week in preparation for his full marathon debut in Dublin at the end of this month.
Happy Birthdays
Whose birthday is it today, asks Richard Lutz. And who drew breathe on the same date, the same year?
Midland Co-op doing well
Midlands Co-operative Society’s business performance has produced a robust performance in the first half of 2012, in spite of the lengthy economic downturn.
Bake-off at The Bullion Room
Local jewellers Rex Johnson & Sons took on staff at The Bullion Room in Hockley at a ‘bake off’ to celebrate National Baking Week
The Frog Who Wouldn’t Hop
A magical children’s theatre production, about the tales of a mischievous frog, takes place at The Public in West Bromwich on Thursday 25 October.
Ex pupil brings world-class opera back to school
Solihull School’s Chamber Choir is teaming up with the world-renowned choir, orchestra and choral group – Armonico Consort – in a pilot project for the opportunity to perform in a critically acclaimed opera.
Quality of Health Conference 19th October 2012
Changing Our Lives, a West Midlands based self-advocacy organisation working with people with disabilities, is holding a Quality of Health Conference at the Midlands Arts Centre
Cultural Investment “a no-brainer”
City boss praises diversity and makes commitment to reducing inequality.
Henning Wehn – Henning Knows Bestest – UK Tour 2013
German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn returns with his new show Henning Knows Bestest, coming to Glee Club Birmingham in February