Mid Wales Opera presents “ Don Giovanni “
Following last year’s stunning production of “ Madame Butterfly “, Mid Wales Opera return to Artrix on Saturday, September 22nd with another masterpiece, “ Don Giovanni “.
Gent Jazz Festival 2012 [part two]
The second weekend of the Gent Jazz Festival broadens its scope to funk, reggae and rock’n’roll. Martin Longley jumps, slumps and pumps…
Birmingham welcomes back Conservatives for Autumn Conference
Birmingham is gearing up to host the Conservative Party for an unprecedented third Autumn Conference in five years, when it returns to the city next month.
Extradition Laws Fail to Protect British Citizens
“For a country that is supposed to be at the forefront of advocating human rights, democracy and the rule of law, Britain is failing the most important duty of all; protecting its own citizens”, writes Reyhana Patel.
Birmingham Science Park’s iCentrum building to become a Cisco ‘living lab’ showcase for collaborative technology
An international ‘living lab’ showcase for state-of-the-art collaborative technologies will be created by global network and communications giant Cisco at Birmingham Science Park
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…
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.