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June 1st - October 1st

PRS: New Music 20x12 deadline: 1 October 2010

New Music 20x12 

deadline: 1 October 2010

The PRS for Music Foundation (PRSF) has launched its new Cultural Olympiad music programme, New Music 20x12.

New Music 20x12 will support 20 12-minute, specially-commissioned works of music to celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The selected works will premiere in 2012 and will be broadcast on BBC Radio 3. Winning composers and musicians will also benefit from networking and professional development opportunities.

A panel of experts, chaired by Roger Wright – Controller BBC Radio 3 and Director of the BBC Proms – will be announced later this year. Music organisations, festivals, ensembles, promoters and venues from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are invited to submit ideas for new work, in any musical genre, that they would like to commission from a UK-based composer by Friday 1 October 2010.

For information on New Music 20x12 and how to apply visit www.prsformusicfoundation.com/newmusic20x12.

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August 17th - September 30th

Myth, Science, Nature, Life

Throughout August and September
The Library, The Open University, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA
(Open 8.30am-6.30pm Monday-Thursday, 8.30am-5pm Fridays. Visitors to the University will need to sign in at the library reception)

“My work explores the use of line and space to describe nature and the body – combining
my interest in drawing, and how line can depict form, with the spatial presence and materiality
of sculpture.

I am inspired by the connections and dichotomies between our contemporary understanding of the world through science (particularly physics and quantum physics), and how our ancestors related to the world through narrative, ritual and the creation of mythologies.

What is perception? What is reality?”

Linda Johns

Exhibited works:

Iris II - stainless steel and copper wire
Forest IV - line drawing
Forest III - line drawing
Forest II - line drawing
Forest I - line drawing


Linda will give a talk about her art practice in the Library Presentation Room, 9th September, 12.30-1.30pm (Free, all welcome)

Linda also runs drawing and sculpture workshops - see http://www.lindajohns.com/workshops.htm for details.

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August 17th - October 26th

I (heart) DANCE - STREET DANCE @ BROUGHTON MK -ADULTS AND KIDS!

Sleek dance presents....

I ♥ DANCE!

2 fantastic NEW 10 week street dance classes for young people and adults from Broughton and surrounding Milton Keynes areas.
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Childrens classes start on WEDNESDAY 4th Aug 6 - 7 pm
ADULTS CLASSES - START 8th august 6-7pm

Classes are with Leigh West from Sleek Dance MK.

Over TEN WEEKS, you will learn 3 street routines which will then be performed in Broughton to family, friends and passers by....

If you wish to come along please write on the event wall or call Leigh on 07743417010

CLASSES ARE £3.50 per session - or you can pay an up front DISCOUNTED fee of £30.00

there will be a 2 week break on the 8th and 15th of September

COME ON PEOPLE - LETS BIG UP BROUGHTON!!!

Time	04 August at 18:00 - 26 October at 19:00
Location	The Broughton Hotel, Hungry Horse - Function Room Milton Road,Broughton, MK10 9AA Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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September 6th - October 31st

Photographic Exhibition Now On...

The New Art Gallery is hosting a photographic exhibition this September/October.

A real variety of styles. All exciting new images.

Enjoy our open night on Saturday 18th 4-7pm.

Tecton Centre, Church Street, Fenny Stratford, MK2 2NY.

www.new-art-gallery.co.uk

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September 6th - September 30th

Have You Seen This Pigeon Exhibition in Midsummer Place!

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS PIGEON?

A project by Isabella Niven with people from Milton Keynes

The show is now up and open to the public, viewbale 24 hours a day in Midsummer Place at the FringeMK Project Space 1.

Thank you to everyone who got their contribution to me in time for Saturday's installation.

If you didn't manage to send me yours in time, I will be adding to the current contributions at the begining of September before the private view on Tuesday 14th at 6pm, so do email any images you would like to be included.

View more information here: http://www.haveyouseenthispigeon.co.uk/news.html

The project was made possible by the generous support of Arts Gateway MK.

BACKGROUND:

This year Milton Keynes will be 43 years old. The new town, built around a network of rural villages and small towns in far north east Buckinghamshire has been continually expanding since the foundation stone was laid in 1967. The carefully planned grid of roads creates a structure for a continually evolving living city which is now finding room for a more organic growth to compliment the long established structure for development. It is an exciting time for the city which is arguably the most successful of the post war new towns.

This project has paired residents with hand made porcelain 'homing' pigeons. The participants become the keepers in return for a photograph of the bird in a place that holds some kind of significance to the new owner, within the landscape of Milton Keynes. A visual record is then built of the city as it is lived in by the community in its 44th year.

The results are recorded on this website and will be displayed in an exhibition at Project Space 1, Midsummer Place, Central Milton Keynes between 9th August and 30th Septmeber 2010.

This project has been put together by Isabella Niven, a member of Milton Keynes artist collective Sitting Ducks. She grew up in Milton Keynes before studying ceramics in Cornwall and South Australia.  She returned in 2006 to work at the Milton Keynes Gallery where she met the collectives' fellow founding members. The group exhibit nationally and more information can be found on their website.

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September 7th - October 30th

MK THEATRE Classes, Workshops & Tours available this Autumn!

MILTON KEYNES THEATRE

Classes, Workshops & Tours available this Autumn!

We're much more than a theatre - Get involved at MKT!

 

NEW! MKT BALLET CLASSES

Ballet is a brilliant way for children to increase their fitness, posture, strength, rhythm, confidence and most importantly have fun and make new friends.

We have two new classes starting for young people aged between 4 - 7 years and 8 - 12 years. In both classes young people will be taught ballet technique and movement suitable for all abilities. 

Saturdays:

10am-11am - age 4-7 years

11.30am-1pm - age 8-12 years

£75 per term

Classes commence at Milton Keynes Theatre Sat 11 Sep

 

SCRIPTWRITING

Have you every thought about writing for the stage? Got some ideas but not sure how to turn them into a script? The group, led by writer Sally Luff meet once a week to explore ideas and writing techniques in a friendly, supportive environment.

Commences:

Beginners - Thu 9 Sep 7- 9pm

Intermediate - Thu 16 Sep 7- 9pm

£70 per term

 

ADULT ACTING

Always wanted to perform? Do you have a passion for acting?

We are now running adult acting classes. The programme is ideal for those who are interested in exploring actor training methods for performance, for current actors in training to progress their skills, drama teachers and directors.

Thursdays 7-9 pm

£80 per term (8 weeks)

Classes commence 23rd September

 

INTRO TO STAGE COMBAT

A two-day workshop by the British Academy of Stage and Screen Combat for 14-18yrs offering practical training skills in unarmed combat. No prior experience necessary.

Wed 27 & Thu 28 Oct 10am-4pm

£40 per person

 

SPECIAL EFFECTS WORKSHOP

An intensive day workshop giving you the skills to create special effects make-up for stage, screen and Halloween! Suitable for

14 -19yrs

Sat 30 Oct 10am-4pm

£25 per person

 

YOUTH THEATRE

Milton Keynes Theatre runs a resident Youth Theatre that is for people aged 6 - 19yrs who have an interest and commitment to theatre.

Tuesday: 

Act 1: 4.30pm-5.30pm (school years 3 & 4)

Act 2: 5.45pm-7.15pm(school year 5 & 6)

Encore: 7.45pm-9.15pm (school year 12 & 13)

Wednesday: 

Act 3: 4.30pm-5.30pm (school years 7 & 8)

Act 4: 5.45pm-7.15pm (school years 9 & 10)

Act 5: 7.45pm - 9.15pm (school year 11)

Next term commences: Tue 7 / Wed 8 Sep

£75 per term / £195 per year

 

Free Taster Sessions are available

BOOK NOW!

For enquiries and bookings for all classes and workshops please contact the Creative Learning team on

01908 547651 or creativelearningmkt@theambassadors.com

 

 

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September 10th - October 31st

The Autumn Hues Exhibition at The Stani Gallery

The Autumn Hues Exhibition features a wide range of themed art work from over 40 local artists from Bucks, Beds, Herts and Northants consisting of painting, photography, ceramics, glass, sculpture, blacksmithing, jewellery, wood and pottery. With affordable prices from only a few pounds, our Unique Distinctive Art suits all budgets and all tastes. See Hear YouTube  Follow Facebook Read More The Stani Gallery.

Open Every Day. The Stani Gallery. 61 High Street. Stony Stratford. MK11 1AY. Tel : 01908 56 76 56

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September 10th - October 8th

Exhibition - Scale @ Fishmarket

Fishmarket Northampton presents an exhibition by eleven East Midland artists investigating the concept 
of scale in a diverse range of media from craft to video.

Artisits Involved:

Liz Anelli, Wendy Brooks, Viv Dixon, Jennifer Hackett, Martin Lewis, 
Tracey McMaster, Nita Nathwani, Beth Shapeero, Peter Slack, Anne E 
Watt, Alison Whitmore.

info@scale2010.com

www.fishmarketgallery.co.uk

www.scale2010.com

Opening Night 	6 - 9pm Friday 10th Sept 2010

Opening times	10 - 6, Thurs to Sat, 

Start date: 	11th Sept 2010

End date:	8th October 2010

Location	Fishmarket, Bradshaw St, Northampton, NN1 2HL

 

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September 16th - October 2nd

AIM for Art Gallery New Exhibition!

AIM for Art Gallery is proud to present our next show Milton Keynes Poster + Photo Parade running from 16^th September to 2^nd October.

This exhibition will show just how far Milton Keynes can work its magic inspiring artists and the artwork they create. You will find colourful graphics and beautiful photographs of MK’s urban skyline to our vast yet hidden green spaces and the villages beyond. Come down to have a look and see what that inspires you about Milton Keynes. . . you may be surprised!

Exhibiting artists include Robert Ruisin, Darry Khajehpour, Trevor White, Elfie Taylor, Guy Woodham and Jason Perry

 

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September 18th - September 19th

MKSA Oyster Festival Art Exhibition

Time	18 September at 10:00 - 19 September at 17:00
Location	Woburn Parish Church Woburn, United Kingdom
Created by:	Suzanna Raymond
More info	Preview: Friday 10th September 6-8pm Exhibition: Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5 This exhibition takes place during the Woburn Oyster festival .. more info on that at http://www.woburnoysterfestival.co.uk/

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September 19th

Beth Nielsen Chapman

Supported by Martha Tilston

The Stables, Sunday 19 September 8pm

Tickets £27.50

Beth joins us touring her new CD, Back To Love, which brings the acclaimed singer/songwriter back to the soul-deep songwriting style that made her famous. And while the soaring melodies, bell-clear vocals and heart-penetrating lyrics are firmly in place, there's a new depth reflecting every turn in the tragic-and-triumphant road she has travelled. This new release represents an exuberant return to the style that distinguished some of her best work and biggest hits, and a bright new chapter in her songbook of life's revelations.

The Stables, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, Milton Keynes MK17 8LU

Box Office: 01908 280800

Book online: www.stables.org

 

 

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September 19th

Beth Nielsen Chapman - Songwriting Masterclass

"Creative-Flow" - Songwriting & Finding Your Voice

The Stables, Sunday 19 September 10am - 4pm

Course fee £85 including lunch and refreshments

For the first time in the UK, Beth Nielsen Chapman is offering one of her much sought-after songwriting workshops. Focusing on both creativity and process, songwriters of all genres will benefit from her unique and inspiring teaching style. She's a renowned songwriting teacher and creative coach who teaches worldwide and is considered by many to be one of the pre-eminent singer/songwriters of her generation. For more details go to www.stables.org/learning

The Stables, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, Milton Keynes MK17 8LU

Box Office: 01908 280800

Book online: www.stables.org

 

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September 19th

Nonsensory Overload: Ross Noble @ MK Theatre - Sept 19