July 2012
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Sunday 1 July 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 July 2012
Film: Steamboat Bill Junior (1928)
7:30 p.m.
Weedy Buster returns home from college, a disappointment to his burly riverboat captain father. But in dad's hour of need, Buster answers the call which climaxes when the whole town is destroyed in a cyclone.
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Monday 2 July 2012
Meeting: General Meeting
6:00 p.m.
Tuesday 3 July 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 July 2012
Event: Nrg Meet
7:30 p.m.
In bar and cinema. (This is a closed meeting for members of Newcastle Roller Girls only) More »
Wednesday 4 July 2012
Film: The Economics Of Happiness + Q&A With Robin Stott Of Medact (2011)
7:30 p.m.
"The Economics of Happiness takes hold of the baton dropped
by former Vice-President Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth and runs it all
the way to the finish."
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Thursday 5 July 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!
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Thursday 5 July 2012
Film: King Lear + Discussion (1971, Dir. Kozintsev)
7:30 p.m.
"Tone
and text are interwoven with an artist's eye and a poet's ear….a strong
contender for the greatest adaptation of Shakespeare's greatest play"
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Friday 6 July 2012
Event: A Bit Crack
7:00 p.m.
Seven Words
Saturday 7 July 2012
Event: Comedy Pick & Mix
7:00 p.m.
Eclectic comedy from half a dozen or more up and coming local comedians on every subject under the sun.
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Saturday 7 July 2012
Event: Natural Selection (Club Night)
10:00 p.m.
A club night so bring your dancing shoes! More »
Sunday 8 July 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 July 2012
Film: Film: The Fearless Freaks - The Flaming Lips (2005) + The Futureheads (Short Live Set)
7:30 p.m.
More »A celebration of Oklahoma alt-rock band The Flaming Lips. 'The Fearless Freaks' tracks Wayne Coyne and co. from psychedelic punk roots to internationally renowned band. Followed by live music from a band inspired by The Flaming Lips - THE FUTUREHEADS
Monday 9 July 2012
Meeting: Programming Meeting
6:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10 July 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.
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Wednesday 11 July 2012
Film: Koyaanisqatsi (1982)
7:30 p.m.
The film consists primarily of slow motion and time-lapse
footage of cities and many natural landscapes across the United States. Supported by F. F. Coppola, this is a bit of a cult film.
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Thursday 12 July 2012
Film: Happy (2011)
7:30 p.m.
HAPPY is a feature‐length documentary that leads viewers on a journey across 5 continents in search of the keys to happiness.
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Friday 13 July 2012
Gig: Gabriel Minnikin & The Fast Country + Gem Andrews + John Edgell
7:30 p.m.
Canadian alt-country heart throb Gabriel Minnikin brings his five piece band The Fast Country
to the Star and Shadow this July. Raucous Country sounds busting with romance,
cowboys & death, with lyrics and a voice to warm your cold, cold hearts
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Saturday 14 July 2012
Sunday 15 July 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 15 July 2012
Film: Down Home Film Festival
7:30 p.m.
The event will see a range of short films created within the studio, ranging from documentaries to dramas and experimental films.
More »Monday 16 July 2012
Meeting: General Meeting
6:00 p.m.
Tuesday 17 July 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.
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Wednesday 18 July 2012
Film: Manufactured Landscapes (2006)
7:30 p.m.
Jennifer Baichwal’s award-winning documentary centres on renowned Canadian artist Edward Burtynsky, whose large-scale photographs portray the devastating impact of industrial expansion on the environment.
More »Thursday 19 July 2012
Event: This Is Not An Exit
7:00 p.m.
Showcases the animation work produced over the last two years by students from Newcastle College. A must for those with an interest in animation. A rare opportunity to view the original illustrations and workings through to the final piece.
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Saturday 21 July 2012
Gig: Narc/Ouseburn Fest 2012: Nwavi + Brad Field & Tim Shaw + The Noize Choir + The Bluebird (1918) & Carl Heslop On Cinema Organ + Djs
6:00 p.m.
Ouseburn/Narc Fest and free entertainment: NWAVI, Brad Field & Tim Shaw, The Noize Choir, silent film - The Bluebird - accompanied with Carl Heslop on the cinema organ + DJ
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Sunday 22 July 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 July 2012
Film: Future Shorts (2011-2012)
7:30 p.m.
Monday 23 July 2012
Meeting: Programming Meeting
6:00 p.m.
Tuesday 24 July 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.
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Wednesday 25 July 2012
Film: Reel News
7:30 p.m.
Reel News is completely independent and non-aligned. We are
completely against sectarianism in all its forms, anti-capitalist in
outlook, against the anti-trade union laws and in favour of mass
collective action in the workplace and on the streets to change society.http://www.facebook.com/events/333652176703792/
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Thursday 26 July 2012
Friday 27 July 2012
Gig: Finger Picking Lush Acoustic
7:30 p.m.
Lush Acoustic presents a folktastic night of rootsy music featuring finger-picking guitar and upbeat folk-skiffle blues from Carl Cape, singer-songwriter Phil Ogg, an amazing north-eastern themed songbook from Bill Read, plus others. It will be LUSH!
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Saturday 28 July 2012
Sunday 29 July 2012
Event: Canny Little Cafe & Library
3:00 p.m.
With live music, hot and cold drinks, and vegan cakes n snacks! 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
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Monday 30 July 2012
Meeting: Other Meeting
6:00 p.m.
Tuesday 31 July 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.
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