April 2012
« Earlier
Later »
Sunday 1 April 2012
Event: Canny Little Library
3:00 p.m.
The Canny Little Library stocks books, zines and pamphlets with a focus on titles with a more critical stance towards the society we live in and not available in most regular libraries/ bookshops. All titles are available to browse and borrow for free. The Star and Shadow also houses a large collection of film, photography and theatre books available for browsing and reference. The library can be contacted at cannylittlelibrary@gmail.com More »
Sunday 1 April 2012
Film: The Colour Of Pomegranates + The World Is A Window: Making The Colour Of Pomegranates + Live Q&A (1968)
6:30 p.m.
Rebellious cinema masterpiece - a biography of the Armenian troubadour Sayat Nova reveals the poet’s life through unconventional narration and visual stimulation. Introduction and Q&A by Daniel Bird the director of The World is a Window.
More »
Monday 2 April 2012
Meeting: General Meeting
6:00 p.m.
Tuesday 3 April 2012
Event: English Language Conversation Group
4:00 p.m.
Weekly conversation session for people to practice speaking English in an informal friendly setting. The group is informal and volunteer run. Aims to be inclusive and anti-discriminatory. Free. Travel costs can be paid for people who would otherwise not be able to come. More »
Tuesday 3 April 2012
Event: Nrg Meet
7:30 p.m.
In bar and cinema. (This is a closed meeting for members of NRG only) More »
Wednesday 4 April 2012
Film: The Weather Underground (2003)
7:30 p.m.
The Oscar-nominated documentary film follows the rise and fall of the 1960s student group that tried to violently overthrow the US government. Find out the real story behind Barack Obama's "terrorist pal" Bill Ayers!
More »
Thursday 5 April 2012
Event: New Volunteer Induction
6:00 p.m.
Come along and find out more about your favourite DIY cinema, and how to get involved. Everyone welcome!
More »
Thursday 5 April 2012
Film: Fando And Lis (1968)
7:30 p.m.
This tale of sadomasochistic love and unattainable paradise premiered at the 1968 Acapulco Film festival, inciting a riot that forced the director Alejandro Jodorowsky to flee for his life.
More »
Friday 6 April 2012
Festival: Ae'i Presents Weekender 2.0
12:00 p.m.
weekender returns to fill your bank holiday with film and music, much of it for free, most of it top quality, some of it so bad its good, all of it handpicked by our resident techxpert AVR - featuring…AV mash-up frenzy (bring your own for inclusion), obscure kung-fu, classic Chinese animation, James Dean as seen on tv (check for details TBC) and the return of FRESH HELL
More »
Friday 6 April 2012
Event: A Bit Crack
7:30 p.m.
Fools, Thieves and Adventurers performed by Pascale Konyn More »
Saturday 7 April 2012
Event: Ae'i Presents Weekender 2.0 Av Mash-Up
8:00 p.m.
Sunday 8 April 2012
Event: Canny Little Library
3:00 p.m.
The Canny Little Library stocks books, zines and pamphlets with a focus on titles with a more critical stance towards the society we live in and not available in most regular libraries/ bookshops. All titles are available to browse and borrow for free. The Star and Shadow also houses a large collection of film, photography and theatre books available for browsing and reference. The library can be contacted at cannylittlelibrary@gmail.com More »
Sunday 8 April 2012
Film: Princess Iron Fan (1941) Plus Live Accompaniment
4:00 p.m.
Sunday 8 April 2012
Gig: Fresh Hell...Featuring Letherette
10:00 p.m.
Monday 9 April 2012
Film: I'M A Fool/The Bells Of Cockaigne
4:00 p.m.
Monday 9 April 2012
Film: Street Scene (1931)
6:00 p.m.
Monday 9 April 2012
Film: The Romantic (2011)
8:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10 April 2012
Event: English Language Conversation Group
4:00 p.m.
Weekly conversation session for people to practice speaking English in an informal friendly setting. The group is informal and volunteer run. Aims to be inclusive and anti-discriminatory. Free. Travel costs can be paid for people who would otherwise not be able to come. More »
Tuesday 10 April 2012
Meeting: Programming Meeting
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 11 April 2012
Film: Reel News
7:30 p.m.
Thursday 12 April 2012
Film: Future Shorts Festival + Q&A
7:30 p.m.
Friday 13 April 2012
Gig: In Memory Of Peter Maynard
8:00 p.m.
Saturday 14 April 2012
Event: North-East Screenwriters Meeting
11:00 a.m.
Saturday 14 April 2012
Event: New Volunteer Induction
11:00 a.m.
Come along and find out more about your favourite DIY cinema, and how to get involved. Everyone welcome!
More »
Saturday 14 April 2012
Gig: Private Event
7:30 p.m.
Craig's 50th Birthday More »
Sunday 15 April 2012
Event: 2nd Hand/Vintage Market + Swap:Books/Films/Music!
12:00 p.m.
Make and Mend market presents SECOND HAND/VINTAGE Market with stalls offering 2nd hand & vintage clothing & home ware + SWAP for BOOKS/FILMS/MUSIC. 12-4pm.(SWAP 2-3pm) FREE entry. More info contact: makeandmendmarket@gmail.com. More »
Sunday 15 April 2012
Film: Juliet Of The Herbs (1998)
7:30 p.m.
A film about the inspired and inspiring herbalist Juliette de Bairacli Levy.
More »Monday 16 April 2012
Meeting: General Meeting
6:00 p.m.
Tuesday 17 April 2012
Event: English Language Conversation Group
4:00 p.m.
Weekly conversation session for people to practice speaking English in an informal friendly setting. The group is informal and volunteer run. Aims to be inclusive and anti-discriminatory. Free. Travel costs can be paid for people who would otherwise not be able to come. More »
Wednesday 18 April 2012
Film: End:Civ - Resist Or Die (2011)
7:30 p.m.
END:CIV illustrates the brutality of a civilization addicted to systematic violence and environmental destruction, and the heroism of those who confront it head-on. Through rapid-fire video-game graphics, interviews, war footage and satire END:CIV mocks the excesses of the global economic system, and examines the necessity for effective resistance. Q&A after with Dir. Franklin López.
More »
Thursday 19 April 2012
Film: Restrepo
7:30 p.m.
Friday 20 April 2012
Film: Film + Gig: All Divided Selves/ Luke Fowler + Richard Youngs
7:30 p.m.
All Divided Selves, Luke Fowler's latest work, continues his filmic investigation into R.D. Laing. The screening will be followed by an improvised set from Luke and Richard Youngs. Film at 7.30pm, sounds at 10pm. More »
Saturday 21 April 2012
Gig: Distraction Records Tenth Anniversary Alldayer
3:00 p.m.
Celebrating ten years of “music for the strange kid at school”, Newcastle’s Distraction Records present an all-day event featuring cosmic kraut disco, dub-laced metal, electronic drone, blissful ambient, and other diverse musical excursions.
More »Sunday 22 April 2012
Event: Canny Little Library
3:00 p.m.
The Canny Little Library stocks books, zines and pamphlets with a focus on titles with a more critical stance towards the society we live in and not available in most regular libraries/ bookshops. All titles are available to browse and borrow for free. The Star and Shadow also houses a large collection of film, photography and theatre books available for browsing and reference. The library can be contacted at cannylittlelibrary@gmail.com More »
Sunday 22 April 2012
Film: Sound It Out (2011)
7:30 p.m.
Over the last five years an independent record shop has closed in the UK every three days.
SOUND IT OUT (75 mins) is a documentary portrait of the very last surviving vinyl record shop in Teesside, North East England. A cultural haven in one of the most deprived areas in the UK, SOUND IT OUT documents a place that is thriving against the odds and the local community that keeps it alive. Directed by Jeanie Finlay who grew up three miles from the shop.
Monday 23 April 2012
Meeting: Programming Meeting
6:00 p.m.
Tuesday 24 April 2012
Event: English Language Conversation Group
4:00 p.m.
Weekly conversation session for people to practice speaking English in an informal friendly setting. The group is informal and volunteer run. Aims to be inclusive and anti-discriminatory. Free. Travel costs can be paid for people who would otherwise not be able to come. More »
Wednesday 25 April 2012
Gig: Hot Head Show
7:00 p.m.
"Now,
a band with a different flavour, a mental sort of jazzy punk funk -
they're called Hot Head Show and I absolutely love it." - Lauren Laverne, BBC 6Music
More »
Thursday 26 April 2012
Film: Louder Now! "Don't Need You" (2006)
7:30 p.m.
“don’t need you” is a documentary film that tells the story of the origins of Riot Grrrl in the American independent music scene of the 1990s, and how this feminist movement evolved into a revolutionary underground network of education and self-awareness through music, writing, activism, and women-friendly community.
More »Friday 27 April 2012
Gig: Pussy Riot Benefit Gig
7:30 p.m.
Arrested by Putin's police, three members of Pussy Riot face up to 7 years in prison for demonstrating for human rights in Russia. Three queerpunk bands: No Fit State, Women in Revolt and Executive Legs have come together to play a benefit for Pussy Riot's legal costs.
More »
Saturday 28 April 2012
Closed
Sunday 29 April 2012
Event: Canny Little Library Cafe
3:00 p.m.
The Canny Little Library stocks books, zines and pamphlets with a focus on titles with a more critical stance towards the society we live in and not available in most regular libraries/ bookshops. All titles are available to browse and borrow for free. Pop down to the Canny Little Library, with hot drinks, tasty snacks and more. The Star and Shadow also houses a large collection of film, photography and theatre books available for browsing and reference. The library can be contacted at cannylittlelibrary@gmail.com More »
Sunday 29 April 2012
Film: Invisible Circus: No Dress Rehearsal (2010)
7:30 p.m.
An inspiring documentary about performance, love, hard graft and pigeon shit. From chaotic squat crew to licensed building managers with huge show budgets – via rotting garages, crumbling cathedrals and a takeover of Bristol's ex-police HQ.
More »
Monday 30 April 2012
Meeting: Other Meeting
6:00 p.m.
Monday 30 April 2012
Event: New Event
7:30 p.m.
Video Forum from Newcastle University student More »
Monday 30 April 2012
Event: Video Forum - Newcastle University Students
8:30 p.m.
Screening of a selection of short films by Students from Newcastle University Fine Art department.Come and enjoy FREE POPCORN
More »