MYAN E-Bulletin : Issue 11: Spring 2007

2. Upcoming Events and Projects

Cotton Connections, Monday 28 May - Sunday 3 June

The Museum of Science and Industry is holding a week-long celebration of the people of Greater Manchester and their relationship with textiles.  The special event will be held over the half term holiday and will combine a wide variety of activities including, hands-on workshops, performances and a special screening of archive films.

As part of the week, the Museum will be holding a special marketplace which will give visitors the opportunity to gain information and inspiration from a wide variety of special-interest stalls.  We want visitors to be able to meet the people behind the textiles, including artists, scientists and campaigners.

What is going on in the Market Place?

         · Textile artist running a 'make and take' workshop
         · Textile artist making a collaborative artwork which visitors can add to
         · 'Issues' based information stalls representing fairly traded, recycled or ethically produced textiles.
         · 'Meet the scientist' stalls where visitors can talk to people working in textile research and development to find out about the latest technology
         · Dress demonstration stalls where visitors can find out about different national dress and have a go at trying to tie a sari, African headdress and so on.
           · Dressing up area where visitors can try on costumes from around the world or costumes from different eras.
         · Stalls for textile artists to display and sell their work.  This will provide visitors with the chance to talk to practicing textile artists about their techniques and materials.

Contact Sarah Roe below for more details and to find out how to get involved.
Sarah Roe - Press & Publicity Officer
Tel : 0161 606 0176 Fax : 0161 833 1471

 
Exodus Picnic at Feast!  Sunday 3 June 1 -  6pm, FREE Platt Fields Park, Wilmslow Road, Manchester

Exodus are delighted to be working with Manchester International Arts to bring you this unique new addition to their Feast! event.  On the final day of the event Sunday 3 June, the Exodus Picnic will present an afternoon of world music and dance from the brightest talents of Greater Manchester’s diverse refugee communities.  This intimate and fun environment will also offer delicious home cooked food from around the globe, and a programme of performance workshops and activities in the Mosscare Marquee.  (Please note that stalls will not be available to book at this event).

 
Exodus Shorts Film Festival 18 – 23 June, times and prices vary Cornerhouse, Imperial War Museum North & Urbis

Exodus Shorts is a unique film festival that showcases the talent of refugee filmmakers as well as short films that give a fresh and diverse perspective on the lives of refugees and people seeking asylum. In collaboration with Cornerhouse, Imperial War Museum North and Urbis, Exodus Shorts 2007 will include screenings, filmmaking workshops, filmmaker residency, and talks with invited guests. Full programme and tickets will be available in May.
Exodus Shorts is funded by North West Vision and the National Lottery.
 
For more information on these and future Exodus events see http://www.can.uk.com/exodus/exodus_events.htm

Play It Again gives everyone a chance to have a go at making music, with 25 free events across the UK. The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and BBC Singers will be at Peel Hall and Maxwell Hall, Salford on Saturday 16 June 2pm - 5pm. The Play It Again taster events give participants the chance to play or sing with one of the BBC performing groups around the country. They are free, and all adults and children over the age of 8 are welcome to attend. All abilities are catered for, and if you don't have your own instrument you can choose to sing or play percussion.

For more information visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/playitagain/events/salford/afternoon/

Manchester International Arts: A Summer of Street Arts!

Come May & June everyone goes outdoors to celebrate ...FEAST picnic by the lake. Friday June 1 (7-11pm), Saturday June 2 (5-11pm) Platt Fields Park, Lakeside, Wilmslow Rd, Fallowfield. Free.
Feast! is a mass entertainment event for groups, families and friends, that takes place round the lakeside in Platt Fields Park. Outdoor theatre, circus, strolling musicians, magic, puppetry, games and activities, delicious food and good company in a heady mix, spanning the weekend of 1 - 3 June.  In 2006, 4,000 people brought hampers, decorated their own imaginative picnic areas, mingled with other picnickers and created a magical experience.

See www.streetsahead.org.uk for more information on Feast!

• Dance - Street & Cultural
• Battle of the Bands
• Visual Arts
• Banner / Flag Design

All individuals taking part in the Greater Manchester Youth Games arts and cultural competitions must complete an Entry Form. Please see the website for more info http://www.greatersport.co.uk/whats-on/gm-youth-games-2007/arts-and-cultural-programme or contact info@unity-manchester.org.uk.

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