Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a hospice fundraiser!
This September, Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice is offering people the opportunity to experience the thrill of a 10,000ft tandem skydive.
May mayhem in Southside
Birmingham’s Southside district has a host of activities taking place across its bustling venues this May.
BOA hosts workshop for future film stars
Youngsters from across the region were invited to attend an exciting ‘Acting for Screen’ workshop hosted by TV’s Donnaleigh Bailey.
Larry McCray and Hamilton Loomis bring the blues to Birmingham
Blues based American music may well be brought into the 21st Century when Larry McCray and Hamilton Loomis appear at The Jam House in St Paul’s Square next month.
Tammy’s been to Ginger’s Bar
Tammy Facey has been for a science lesson. An experience which obviously left her reeling.
‘Talk to Reg’ to make regulation simple
Companies in Greater Birmingham and Solihull have received a boost this week with the launch of a new website that provides a single point of reference for business support and regulatory guidance.
Check in to ‘Chelsea hotel’, every room has a story to tell
After the success of last year’s award winning At Swim Two Boys, Earthfall return to MAC, Birmingham with dynamic dance, live music and film in ‘Chelsea Hotel’
Architectural integrity
Alan Clawley explores the ins and outs of modern architecture.
Graduation equals growth for thestudio
An innovative meeting and event space in Birmingham is celebrating its graduation from the prestigious Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme.
Crystal artwork to be permanently installed at Ikon
An artwork made in the crystal-works of renowned French company Hermès is to be unveiled at Ikon Gallery on 1 May 2013.
Birmingham’s Southside gets spiritual with Tai Chi
This summer Birmingham’s Southside district will be getting in touch with its inner Chi with a programme of uplifting Tai Chi classes in the Arcadian.
Ultima Censura: Ten dome tents, three live performers
… and some difficult choices to be made. Spend forty intimate moments and seek to discover where your principles lie and what your fundamentals of life and law really are.
Art Bus – Free Galleries Night, Thursday 16 May
This year sees the tenth anniversary of Birmingham’s free Galleries Night and Art Bus.
BOA students bring the West End to Birmingham
Students from the city’s top performing arts, digital and creative academy are set to take to the stage with performances of musical classics at The Old Rep Theatre in Birmingham’s Southside district.
Calling all bakers… Get your pinnies on!
Birmingham City Mission asks supporters to hold ‘100 cake sales in June’
GoCardless launches Direct Debit solution to Birmingham SMEs
Thousands of small businesses are in line to benefit from more efficient payments after GoCardless announced its official launch in Birmingham yesterday.
Food, Average to Glorious Food
Representatives of the food industry have been at the NEC this week at a series of trade shows. Steve Beauchampé sampled the atmosphere – and some of the wares!
Premier location for Midlands Media Awards
The Midlands Media Awards is this year to take place at The Holte Suite, Aston Villa FC’s prestigious hospitality centre.
Cream of UK’s comedy improvisers descend on Birmingham pub theatre
A selection of the best comedy improvisers from all over the country are descending on the Old Joint Stock Theatre in Birmingham City Centre
Sooty’s birthday celebrations at Cadbury World
Sooty, Sweep and Soo are heading to Cadbury World this month to treat visitors to a spectacular birthday celebration.
The Good Enough Mums Club
Brand new British musical The Good Enough Mums Club will have its World Premiere at the MAC, Birmingham in May
Courtney Pine at Birmingham’s The Drum
The award winning multi-instrumentalist Courtney Pine makes a rare appearance at Birmingham’s The Drum on Saturday 27 April 2013
Drivesafe welcomes young-driver safety proposals
Birmingham-based motoring safety charity DriveSafe has welcomed new Government proposals to improve the safety of young drivers.
I Love You . . . Goodbye
Love, in its many forms
The Gramophones Theatre Company from End to End
Trusting to their resourcefulness and the kindness of strangers they traveled the 874 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats to discover the real Britain.
Of All The People In All The World – 10th Anniversary Homecoming
Birmingham-based theatre company Stan’s Cafe’s celebrate the 10th anniversary of their famed performance piece, Of All The People In All The World, with a very special return to the city.
Crest Nicholson offers househunters Help to Buy
People searching for a new home in the West Midlands are being offered a helping hand
Review: Goodnight Mr Tom
Terry Wills on the latest production of a popular favourite.
Patty Griffin – Glee Club Birmingham
Patty Griffin brings her new tour to Glee Club Birmingham, Wed 24 July 2013
Students’ cultural exchange to Jordan helps schools and impresses royalty
Students from Coventry University have returned from the trip of a lifetime which saw them volunteer to help rejuvenate a deprived school in Jordan