In praise of Springsteen
Laurence Inman rather warms to New Jersey’s finest export.
Martin Longley’s New York Sounds
From tantric Buddhist interpretation to disco-funk humping, Martin Longley gets down in NYC clubland. And, er, a museum of Himalayan art.
Rainbow Voices at the Conservatoire
Rainbow Voices Choir present a summer concert of songs themed around the feeling of love.
Remembering Elmdon
All the attention today is on the future of Birmingham International Airport but it’s interesting to reflect on its past when it was known just as Elmdon Airport, writes Alan Clawley.
King’s Heath gets Kinda Kinky
Fans of The Kinks are being invited to come and get Kinky in King’s Heath on Sunday 7 July and celebrate a legendary performance by the group at the former Ritz Ballroom
Book launched to celebrate University’s heritage
The University of Wolverhampton has launched a new book which charts its origins and history over 180 years.
A new play – Invisible – will appear at the Artrix
New comic play by Liz John and Julia Wright, about invisible women, invisible men and the invisible truth
Birmingham Gay Symphony Orchestra to host a weekend of making music, fun & friends
BGSO inviting orchestral musicians of all backgrounds from across the Midlands and beyond to come and join in for a weekend of making new friends and music in great setting of mac birmingham.
Birmingham City Council in action
Coverage of Birmingham City Council’s meeting this afternoon can be found here starting at 13:30 today, apparently.
Assistive Control celebrates 15 years helping disabled people live independently
Helping people with disabilities to live more independently is ensuring one Malvern company is celebrating its milestone birthday in style.
Uni’s new digital tech lab puts latest gadgetry at firms’ fingertips
A new digital lab based at Coventry University’s Technology Park is offering help to West Midlands SMEs to integrate the latest technologies into their business and boost productivity.
Co-operative store in Moseley celebrates new-look store
Midlands Co-operative food store on Swanshurst Lane in Moseley, Birmingham, celebrated its refurbishment with food tastings in their new-look store.
One Beat Saturday Festival – full line-up announced
The full line-up for mac birmingham’s ‘new music’ festival for young people ‘One Beat Saturday’ is now available.
Local primary schools awarded at Health for Life presentation event
Fifteen schools from across Birmingham have been awarded with Health for Life certification
Langley Brass Band to perform at The Public
Langley Brass Band, one of the oldest brass bands in the Midlands, will be performing at The Public in West Bromwich on Saturday 6 July in a special concert, Summer Brass.
University launches new Science and Engineering faculty
The University of Wolverhampton has launched a new faculty in order to respond to industry calls to tackle the shortage of graduates with skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
New moves for security specialists
A leading Birmingham security system specialist, DFL, has moved into larger premises in Spencer Street, Hockley to expand its services
School and Uni students come together for Arts Week
Longford Park Primary School and Coventry University Students’ Union volunteers are working together to deliver an exciting Arts Week for children
Women drive motorway speed limit to the limit
The Government’s decision to abandon plans to raise the motorway speed limit to 80mph has been welcomed by Birmingham-based road safety charity DriveSafe.
Library building ‘obsolete’
Birmingham City Council officials have written a report to the Cabinet stating that the 40-year-old Central Library building is not only vacant but ‘obsolete’ as well, reveals Alan Clawley.
Campaign for Rail – Chance to meet Chiltern Stations Manager
The Midlands based rail champion, Campaign for Rail will be holding its inaugural Annual General Meeting tomorrow at the Atrium, Moor Street Station
Entrepreneurs in Residence appointed
Innovation Birmingham appoints three Entrepreneurs in Residence to drive tech and low carbon start-ups
Halesowen Muslim community holds a Poppy Picnic for the Armed Forces
Halesowen community invited to join in a big Poppy Picnic this Saturday to support The Royal British Legion’s vital work for the Armed Forces community
Toad not ratty with new book cover design
A student from Coventry School of Art and Design has won first place in a national art competition.
Birmingham Bach Choir: Sacred German Voices
Birmingham Bach Choir once again demonstrate their versatility and skill with forthcoming performances of lesser known works by two great German composers.
Cannock Chase visit highlights University’s quest to protect forestry
A course aiming to assist the international drive to protect the world’s tree population is once again being hosted by the University of Wolverhampton.
The Public welcomes one million visitors
Today, The Public in West Bromwich welcomed its one millionth visitor.
Getting serious about the bee crisis
The UK’s largest Bee Summit aimed at tackling the causes of bee decline, will take place in London next Friday (28 June 2013), Friends of the Earth revealed today.
PR firm gets more social
Two social media experts and a PR professional have joined leading integrated agency, Cogent Elliott
Academy of Achieving Women introduces new leaders
Jo Cameron’s Academy of Achieving Women (AAW) introduced a series of new leaders at a networking event