John Logie Baird – Why?
Dave Woodhall’s been watching morning TV, and found a familiar face still polluting the airwaves.
What’s On at the Robin
Bruce Cockburn, Macca Band, Dirty DC and the Modfathers to look forward to
Challenging Ms Devey’s preconception that women don’t try hard enough
A Coventry University professor has played a leading role in a new BBC Two programme due to air this Thursday featuring multimillionaire Dragon’s Den entrepreneur Hilary Devey.
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…
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.
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’
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.
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.
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
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.
Sweet Soul Music
Booker T Jones was at the Robin on Bank Holiday Monday. Dave Woodhall was watching.
This Week at the Robin
Some legendary names and some who might be one day.
The weekend starts here
Dave Woodhall discovers the hidden attractions of a Friday night in Lye.
Arts Council funds Flip
FLIP Festival and Light House Media Centre have been successfully awarded Grants for the Arts funding
Forgotten great lives, number 367
Laurence Inman continues his quest for a healthy body and, it seems, has found the one he would have liked: Percy Cerutty’s
It’s Never Too Early
Started your Christmas shopping yet?
Much Wants More
Terry Wills explains why he was the only unhappy Albion supporter on Saturday.
Ghoulish goings-on at the Garrick
Lichfield Players open their new season shortly with Tiptoe Through The Tombstones, a spoof thriller by Norman Robbins.
Money for Light House
Wolverhampton Centre for the National Trust makes important donation to Light House’s fund-raising efforts
Flash: A Queen tribute
Flash, formerly Queen on Fire, will be returning to The Public in West Bromwich on Saturday 15 September, after a sell out show in 2011.
Twitter a hit for uni applicants coming to Coventry
Students seeking a place at Coventry University since A-level results day have been more active than ever on Twitter according to the institution’s social media statistics.
Charity launches new safety guide for motorists
A Birmingham-based motoring safety charity has published a new handbook that aims to increase driver confidence, comfort and courtesy.
This Week at the Robin
‘Eclectic’ doesn’t begin to cover it.
Martin Longley makes his annual pilgrimage to the Gent Jazz Festival in Belgium…
And here’s his review
Showcase culturally connecting youth work this Youth Work Week
The National Youth Agency has launched a digital pack of materials in preparation for Youth Work Week 2012.