Go Public: Sept-Dec

Workshops, activities and entertainment for all.

Free entry

0121 533 7161 www.thepublic.com

PROGRAMME OF EVENTSSEPTEMBER–DECEMBER 2010

Don’t miss:Shazia Mirza, Mouse on the Keys, and Erik Mongrain

Fun activities for October half-term and Christmas treats for the whole family

FREE exhibitions including Bill Viola and Martin Parr

THE PLACE.THE ROOM.THE SPACE.

EXPLORE THE PUBLIC.A UNIQUE BUILDINGFOR ANY EVENT.The Public is a new creative community, cultural andbusiness space.

This fantastic multi-use centre designed by world renownedarchitect Will Alsop offers a series of airy, interconnected, flexiblespaces which make The Public the region’s most exciting newvenue. Our gallery features exhibitions by local, national andinternational artists.

The Public is ideal for workshops, conferences, events, live musicgigs, exhibitions, meetings, award ceremonies, trade shows,charity galas, weddings and parties. There is a fully fitted theatrefeaturing state of the art audio visual facilities, several bespokeconference areas or rooms and a cafe bar to cater your event.

The Public is 15 minutes from Birmingham city centre by car(a mile from junction 1 of the M5) and Metro (West BromwichCentral). There is adjacent parking both outdoor and multi-storey.There is disabled parking on New Street adjacent to The Publicalong with a drop off point at the entrance to the building.

The building is fully accessible with hearing loop system inthe main conference spaces, lift access across all floors anda commitment to support access for all.

For further details or to book an event please call 0121 533 7161,email [email protected] or visit www.thepublic.com

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uSuAl OPENiNG TiMESMonday and Tuesday: 10am-6pmCouture café bar, box office, reception and ground floor will be open – the interactive artworks and galleries are closed for maintenance on these days.

Wednesday – Sunday: 10am-6pmThe whole building including galleries and interactive artworks is open on these days. Last entry to galleries and interactive artworks is at 5pm.

Please note that closing times may change if there is a ticketed event, private hire or party. Entry to the interactive artworks is free.

During October half term (25 October – 31 October) the interactive artworks and galleries are open Monday – Sunday, 10am-6pmThe Public will be closed for Christmas on the following days: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 27 and 28 December. The interactive artworks and galleries are open on 29, 30 and 31 December. The Public will also be closed on Monday 3 January.

We are proud to provide the highest standards of accessibility. Please contact us on 0121 533 7161 if you require any further information.

With great transport links, The Public is easily accessible: • A couple of minutes walk from both

West Bromwich Bus Station and West Bromwich Central Metro Station

• Five minutes from J1 M5• Twenty minutes from Birmingham

city centre• Large pay and display car parks within

sight of the building (free after 6pm)• Accessible parking for blue badge

holders opposite the building.

NEW STREET WEST BROMWiCh B70 7PGENquiRiES: 0121 533 7161(10AM – 6PM)

Wheelchair access

Assistance dogs welcome

Accessible parking

Accessible toilet

Staffed reception

Visual impairment

Assistive hearing

Refreshments

uK Baby Friendly

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We’ve brought you a great programme of activities showcasing the best in local art and entertainments alongside national and international artists.

The Public has gone from strength to strength throughout the year and is rapidly becoming a great place for both daytime and evening activities – somewhere to learn, create, experience, delight and most of all a place for all members of the family to have fun. We now accept all major credit and debit cards for ticket bookings. The building also has superfast wi-fi in all public areas!

Over the next few months this outstanding programme will be bringing a great mix of art, music and family activities especially during the October half term and the lead-up to Christmas. Join us at Arts Fest in Birmingham City Centre on Saturday 11 September and Sunday 12 September 2010.

ExhiBiTiONSDon’t miss the chance to see The Fall into Paradise by leading video artist Bill Viola or the A for Animation exhibitions bringing you the best from this exciting

art form. October sees displays from local photography archives supporting Black History Month and the highly regarded photographer Martin Parr returns to The Public with his Black Country Stories.

ENTERTAiNMENTFrom the high-energy Latin dance craze Zumba to a gentle afternoon of tea dancing our programme offers a range of events for everybody. Two acts return to The Public following their sell out gigs last year so be sure not to miss popular Comedian Shazia Mirza or the UK’s leading tribute act Kings Ov Leon. Muso Music Month October features an amazing selection of three of the world’s foremost and influential musicians in their genres– Mouse on the Keys, Erik Mongrain, and Catfish Keith.

SEASONAl FuNAs Christmas approaches, why not come to The Public for a

festive and party atmosphere at one of the region’s most inspiring venues.

Finally, don’t miss our family activities throughout October, the return of Photo Booth, the Human Photocopier and the chance to get festive in our do-it-yourself grotto throughout December.

We look forward to welcoming you to The Public for these great activities and events over the next few months and can’t wait to bring you another exciting programme in 2011.

WElCOME BACKWElCOME TO ThE FiNAl EDiTiON OF GO PuBliC FOR 2010 AND WhAT AN AMAZiNG yEAR iT hAS BEEN!


The Management Team:ian Danby, Neil Anderson, linda Saunders, Phil hall.

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A FOR ANiMATiON: COlOuR BOx(until 26 September)A selection of animated films for children, chosen by 7inch Cinema.

A FOR ANiMATiON: BuilDiNG WORlDS(until 26 September)In this selection of contemporary works, six filmmakers create miniature worlds. Curated by 7Inch Cinema.

FOR ANiMATiON: CyClO-MATiON(until 26 September)Artist Steven Chamberlain’s commissioned work is based upon his cycle ride from Birmingham to West Bromwich. Get on this interactive bike to power your own story.

A FOR ANiMATiON: CliVE WAllEy(until 26 September)The internationally-renowned animation artist brings us a selection of his award winning films and paintings.

GO DiSCOVER!ExhiBiTiONS

ThE FAll iNTO PARADiSEBill ViOlA(until 17 October)A rare chance to see work by the world’s leading figure in contemporary video art. The Fall into Paradise is part of a series inspired by Wagner’s Tristan and Isolde. This video projection visualises the transformation of the lovers from material to spiritual beings. This exhibition coincides with the UK premier of Wagner’s Tristan and Isolde at Birmingham Town Hall (23 September).

AN EyEFul OF SOuND – SAMANThA MOORE(until 26 September)Funded by a Wellcome Trust Arts Award, Samantha Moore’s 10 minute documentary looks at audio-visual synaesthesia – when people experience sounds as colours and shapes.



MARTiN PARR BlACK hiSTORy(6– 31 October)Curated by Beverley Harvey and Brendan Jackson. Photographs from the Jubilee Arts Archive from the 1980s.

liBRARy OF uNWRiTTEN BOOKS(6 October – 10 January)In 2003, Artists Caroline Jupp and Sam Brown asked local people the question “Have you ever thought of writing a book?” – see the responses on our touch screens.

lOVE STORiES – JO lOKi(6 October – 10 January)The fortnightly tea dancing sessions at The Public are extremely popular. Read love stories collected from participants by Jo Loki.

VERy PuBliC PEOPlE – CuRATED By ANiA BAS(6 October – 10 January)Read about the people who contribute to the life and culture of West Bromwich – brought together by 16 local artists.

ThE PEOPlE PROJECT – ACCORD hOuSiNG 27 October – 28 NovemberCelebrating the incredible diversity of the West Midlands. Devised by the Accord Group. and part-funded by the Arts Council of England.

MAGiCS 6 – 31 OctoberAn exhibition by fine artists from the Midlands featuring glass, ceramics and sculpture.

ThE KNiTTiNG SAlON: A PROJECT By TREVOR PiTT13- 31 OctoberThe mobile Knitting Salon designed by Kate Pemberton includes 8 knitted benches made by groups throughout the UK. Enjoy the benches and share your knitting skills whilst chatting to others.

Experienced local knitters will be on hand to share their skills. Learn ‘how to knit’, brush up your skills or just come and have a natter.

Saturday 16 October, 11am-3pm Saturday 30 October, 11am-3pm

BlACK COuNTRy STORiES – MARTiN PARR(10 November – 23 January) One of Britain’s most influential photographers returns to The Public, having spent a year documenting life in the Black Country.ShOW ME A SECRET(10 November – 23 January)Martin Parr worked with students and tutors from Sandwell College’s Photography Department and has selected some of the best work to be featured as part of this exhibition.

STiTChES AND hOS AT ThE KNiTTiNG SAlONSaturday 23 October, 11am-4pm For one day only Sara Fowles and the crew of notorious knitters from the Birmingham based knitting group ‘Stitches and Hos’ will take over The Knitting Salon. Come and join in the fun, they’ll have you ‘in stitches’.

The design and construction of The Knitting Salon was produced with support from Craftspace. For more information about the Knitting Salon project, please visit www.podprojects.org

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GO lAuGh!GO liSTEN!GO DANCE!GO WATCh!

WE hAVE AN AMAZiNG VARiETy OF PERFORMANCES AND ENTERTAiNMENT JuST FOR yOu ThiS AuTuMN.

For all you movers and shakers, from tea dancing and Salsa to the Latin-inspired fitness workout – Zumba, there’s always something at The Public to get you on your feet.

Dance Delight starts on 8 September. The 8 week programme is ideal for wannabe Bollywood dancers who want to learn Asian dance techniques and keep fit!

Don’t miss our first ever Zumbathon on Saturday 25 September for an exciting afternoon of fun, entertainment and calorie burning!

COMEDy AND ENTERTAiNMENTDANCiNGOur regular Comedy @ The Public nights each first Friday of the month brings you an evening of laughter from the region’s newest acts. Mixing costumer play, characters and performances with the raunchy and entertaining, Cosplay Burlesque on 18 September combines the best of both!

ShAZiA MiRZASaturday 25 SeptemberShazia returns to The Public with her brand new ‘Multiple Choice’ for what’s guaranteed to be a great night. Shazia is an extremely funny and award winning British Asian stand-up comedian from Birmingham. Having appeared on the national and international circuit and from performances on the Now Show and Have I Got News For You, don’t miss your opportunity to see her live and local!www.shazia-mirza.com

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We’ve developed an ongoing programme of great music for all tastes with our regular Seamless, Soul and Motown, Jazz and Dine and Acoustic Bites gigs and performances. From September, we’re proud to introduce Live Box as part of this programme – blending hip hop, jazz and live beats.

KiNGS OV lEON(Saturday 11 September)The amazing UK Tribute band Kings_Ov_Leon make a welcome return following last year’s sell out evening.

uK CiGAR BOx GuiTAR FESTiVAl(Saturday 16 October)Join the Cigar Box Revolution for a whole day dedicated to this dynamic musical madness. Learn how cigar box instruments are made and experience the phenomenon of music using ‘found objects’ with some of the UK and Europe’s foremost performers.

MOuSE ON ThE KEyS(Saturday 2 October)This Japanese instrumental rock band have a unique style and sound. Drums, pianos and keyboards combines the sense of urgency from rock, hardcore and heavy metal with contemporary classical, jazz and various dance music. Their concerts feature visual projections of Tokyo, geometric symbols and 3D objects to create a wall of sound, texture and artwork. www.myspace.com/ mouseonthekeys

ERiK MONGRAiN(Tuesday 19 October) Famed for his distinctive lap tapping technique, this self-taught musician has appeared several times on Later with Jools Holland. With over 5 million views of his internet video ‘Air Tap’, Erik produces memorable melodies and mesmerising live performances with great

talent and the ability to recall and execute complicated patterns, timings and rhythms. Exclusive to The Public, Erik will be holding a Q&A session after his performance – providing budding guitarists the opportunity to learn more about the master musicians extraordinary techniques.www.erikmongrain.com

CATFiSh KEiTh(Saturday 23 October)Having established himself as one of the most exciting country blues performers of our time, Catfish’s innovative style of foot-stomping, deep delta blues and American roots will delight and entertain you. This music veteran has toured extensively around the world performing with legends such as John Lee Hooker and Ray Charles and has 11 number one independent radio chart-topping albums to his credit. www.catfishkeith.com

Three groundbreaking international music artists come to West Bromwich this Autumn.



GO lEARN!GO PlAy!GO CREATE!

FOR ThE KiDS:SATuRDAy ART CluB Our popular weekly club encourages younger artists to get creative in these play and paint sessions 10am-1pm, suitable for ages 4-10, £2.

PlAy & PAiNT(26, 27 and 28 October)Create pictures, dance and sing at this hands on workshop (10am-12.15pm and 12.45pm-3pm, suitable for ages 3-9, £2.

SATuRDAy ART CluB – SuPER JAMBOREE (30 October)Celebrating the best of Saturday Art Club. As a special thanks to all of our visitors we’re creating a special day where families can come and try their hand at digital art and performance art – with stalls, music and plenty of opportunities to take part, 10am-3pm, suitable for families and children over 4, FREE.

DON’T MiSS OuR ExCiTiNG AND FuN-PACKED ACTiViTy PROGRAMME TO KEEP EVERyBODy ENTERTAiNED EACh WEEKEND, DuRiNG OCTOBER hAlF-TERM FOR hAllOWEEN AND ThE RuN uP TO ChRiSTMAS



hAllOWEEN PAiNTiNG WiTh liGhT(Thursday 28 October) When strange lights appear in the sky there can only be one reason! Join us to make light drawings in the darkest places of the building. Come along at 10am-12.15pm or 12.45pm- 3pm, suitable for families and children over 4, FREE

DiGiTAl DiWAli(Friday 29 October)Come along to our drop in digital studio to create amazing Diwali themed pictures and animations. Come along at 10am-12.15pm or 12.45pm-3pm, suitable for families and children over 4, FREE

WiNTER GROTTO(Wednesday 1 December – Sunday 9 January) Our spectacular grotto returns with wonderful light sculptures created by children. Come along and join in the fun throughout December. (10am-6pm, suitable for families and children over 4, FREE)

FOR FAMiliES:MONSTER MADNESS FAMily CRAFT WORKShOP (Monday 25 October) Bring out the animal in you and create fantastic 3D masks and costumes. 11am-3pm, suitable for families and children over 4, £3.

hAuNTED ART hOuSE(Monday 25 & Tuesday 26 October)Warm up this spooky season and help us create and decorate a huge haunted house for display in the gallery. We need your talents and want you to get involved in building this amazing structure. Come along 10am-12.15pm or 12.45pm-3pm, suitable for families and children over 4, £3)

ART:lAB @ ThE PuBliC(Thursday 28 October)Touch screen painting, stop frame animation and green screen photography come to life to create your very own digital artwork. Our ART:labs will take

place at different areas around The Public and will enable you to develop your creative skillson both Macs and PCs.(10am – 3pm, suitable for ages 14+, £2)

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COMMuNiTy EVENTS

MuSiC APPRECiATiON TASTERTuesday 21 September, 7pm-8.30pm, FREEAn introductory workshop exploring the power that music has to affect our bodies, minds and senses. Together we can uncover some of music’s most fascinating secrets, be it rock, classical, salsa or jazz. No previous relevant education is required, just a passion for music! Just come along to The Public to listen, learn and share your ideas.

Full OF liFE FESTiVAl(Friday 1 October, 12pm – 11pm), FREESandwell’s annual Full of Life Festival on October 1st celebrates the over 50’s and the invaluable contribution they make to our communities. The festival includes singing, poetry, theatre, and teez tribute band.

WORKiNG TOGEThER: PARTNERShiPS, REGENERATiON AND ThE COMMON GOOD iN ThE ARTS AND BEyOND.Saturday 9 October, 10am-6pmBringing together activists, artists and researchers to reflect on the impact of ‘partnership’ governance on urban development and to explore ideas on how we can work for social justice in this context, this event concludes the two year research project, ‘Black Country creative advantage’. £15 (free for local residents and concessions available).For more information and to book a place, contact: Monika Vykoukal on 07967 230880 or email M.Vykoukal@ wlv.ac.uk. Alternatively visit www.blackcountry-creativeadvantage.org

BlACK iN PROGRESS “BlACK hiSTORy CElEBRATiNG ThE BlACK PRESENT…”Tuesday 12 October, freeInstead of looking at the past, Black in Progress focuses on and celebrates the present to empower people of our generation. Split into two parts, from 10am – 3pm come along and join in exhibitions, workshops and enjoy African and Caribbean food tasters (FREE). From 7pm – 9pm, the evening will celebrate black talent – with performances from dancers and singers, to drama, poetry and fashion shows (£3 per ticket, £5 for two people).

Why NOT COME AND TAKE PART iN ThESE OPEN EVENTS TO DiSCOVER ThE ExCiTiNG ThiNGS hAPPENiNG iN yOuR TOWN?





‘hOPE’- A BENEFiT CONCERT FOR ViCTiMS OF ThE PAKiSTAN FlOODSSaturday 16 October, 7.30pm-lateAs a result of the devastating events in Pakistan, the ‘hope’ charity event will help raise money for Birmingham based DEC partner charity Islamic Relief who are helping people affected by the Pakistan floods.

There will be a variety of performances on the night. including live music, comedy, story telling and poetry – a great event for all ages. Family tickets are available in advance at £18 for 2 adults and up to 3 children.

uK PONy CON Saturday 23 October, 10am-5pm Are you a fan of My Little Pony Toys? Come along and join in all the pony-themed fun including competitions and stalls. For tickets visit www.ukponycon.co.ukAdult pass, £8 (general admission)Child pass, £4 (4-12 years),Children under 3 years, freeFamily pass, £20 (two adults and up to two children)

CulTuRAl DANCE FESTSunday 31 October, 2pm-6pm Cultural Dance Fest comes to The Public at the end of October bringing fun and entertainment for all the family.

There will be a drama production and a variety of dance workshops, stalls and activities to tickle your fancy. Two dance performances will take place at 3.30pm and 5pm to showcase the talents of several dance acts and people involved in the 8-week Dance Delight programme.

You will also be able to get involved in activities from rangoli, henna and diwali card making to diva and aarti designing.

Tickets are £3 per person or £10 for a family of four people, plus food and drink.

iSlAM AWARENESS WEEK Monday 1 November – Friday 5 November, 10am – 6pm, freeIslam Awareness Week aims to provide participants with a deeper understanding of the Muslim Faith. The exhibition at The Public promotes a greater understanding of Islamic artefacts and texts as well as being an excellent opportunity for schools and young people to get involved. For further information, contact Wenda Leslie on 0121 569 4638 or [email protected]

ThiNK PhOTOGRAPhy 2010Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 November 10am-6pm, £5Hosted by the Royal Photographic Society, a weekend packed with trade stands, exhibitions, workshops and talks. For further details visitwww.rps.org



EVENTS CAlENDAR SEPTEMBER–DECEMBERDATE TiME TiTlE DESCRiPTiON PRiCEWed 1 Sep-Sun 26 Sep

10am-6pm A FOR ANiMATiON An exciting range of animation displayed in the galleries and theatres

FREE

10am-6pm CyClO-MATiON Specially-commissioned interactive animation – create your own story with cycle power!

FREE

10am-6pm CliVE WAllEy The internationally-renowned artist exhibits a selection of his films and artworks

FREE

10am-6pm AN EyEFul OF SOuND Samantha Moore’s animated documentary looking at audio-visual synaesthesia

FREE

Wed 1 Sep-Sun 17 Oct

10am-6pm Bill ViOlA – ThE FAll iNTO PARADiSE

A rare chance to see work by the world’s leading figure in contemporary video art

FREE

Thu 2 Sep 6:30pm-7:30pm ZuMBA Latin-inspired dance fitness class £4.508pm-11pm SAlSA Release your Latino Side. Classes for beginners

and improvers – adults only£4

Fri 3 Sep 8pm-11pm COMEDy @ ThE PuBliC

Hilarious and side-splitting – our regular comedy night. Adults only

£5

Sat 4 Sep 10am-1pm SATuRDAy ART CluB Arts and crafts for younger children. Ages 4 – 10 £28pm-1am SOul & MOTOWN Join DJs Kenny Lee and Allan Day to celebrate 50

years of Soul and Motown music£5 adv/ £6 door

Sun 5 Sep 12pm-4pm ACOuSTiC BiTES Rising Black Country star Sarah Preggio, Arbie J, Tebasile, Collins & Dog and a special guest spoken word artist perform live from 1pm

FREE

Tue 7 Sep 6pm-7pm STREET DANCE ClASSES

Dance classes suitable for ages 10-16. No experience required, just a passion for dance

£3.50

Wed 8 Sept

7pm-8:30pm DANCE DEliGhT Bollywood inspired dance classes suitable for children and adults who live in Sandwell to prepare for Cultural Dance Fest.

£1



Sat 11 Sep 10am-1pm SATuRDAy ART CluB Arts and crafts for younger children. Ages 4 – 10 £211am-2:30pm

ThE PuBliC DRAWiNG SOCiETy

Creative workshops. Suitable for ages 16+ £3

7:30pm-1am KiNGS OV lEON Quickly establishing themselves as the number one UK tribute band – see them play live

£8 adv/ £10 door

Sun 12 Sep 12pm-4pm JAZZ & DiNE BB Swing perform live from 1pm FREE7pm-10pm liVEBOx – ZARA

MCFARlANEJoin this amazing jazz artist £5 adv,

£3 con, group of 10 £25



£3.50

Wed 15 Sep 1:30pm-4pm TEA DANCiNG Waltz the afternoon away – refreshments available £17pm-8:30pm DANCE DEliGhT Bollywood inspired dance classes suitable for

children and adults who live in Sandwell to prepare for Cultural Dance Fest.

£1



Sat 18 Sep 10am-1pm SATuRDAy ART CluB Arts and crafts for younger children. Ages 4 – 10 £27pm-11pm COSPlAy BuRlESquE Entertaining burlesque night. £10



EVENTS CAlENDAR SEPTEMBER–DECEMBER


DATE TiME TiTlE DESCRiPTiON PRiCESun 19 Sep 12pm-4pm ACOuSTiC BiTES Fantastic folk blues duo Babajack, R&B singer

songwriter Jenna Varndell, Kilbriege-Louise Kilbride performs with her band and a special guest spoken word artist perform live from 1pm

FREE



£3.50

Tue 21 Sep 7pm-8:30pm MuSiC APPRECiATiON TASTER

An introductory workshop exploring the power of music. Come along and listen, learn and share your ideas. No experience required, just a passion for music!

FREE

Wed 22 Sep


£1



Sat 25 Sep 10am-1pm SATuRDAy ART CluB Arts and crafts for younger children. Ages 4 – 10 £211am-2:30pm



12pm-4pm ZuMBAThON An afternoon of fun, dance and calorie burning! £68pm-11pm (doors 7.30pm)

ShAZiA MiRZA Brand new stand up show from the internationally award winning comedian

£10 adv/ £12 door

Sun 26 Sep 12pm-4pm JAZZ & DiNE Barbara and All That Jazz perform live from 1pm FREETue 28 Sep 6pm-7pm STREET DANCE

ClASSESDance classes suitable for ages 10-16. No experience required, just a passion for dance

£3.50

Wed 29 Sep 1:30pm-4pm TEA DANCiNG Waltz the afternoon away – refreshments available £17pm-8:30pm DANCE DEliGhT Bollywood inspired dance classes suitable for


£1



Fri 1 Oct 8pm-11pm COMEDy @ ThE PuBliC

Hilarious and side-splitting – our regular comedy night – adults only

£5

12pm-11pm Full OF liFE FESTiVAl

Sandwell’s Annual festival to celebrate the over 50s contribution to local communities

FREE

Sat 2 Oct 10am-1pm SATuRDAy ART CluB Arts and crafts for younger children. Ages 4 – 10 £27:30pm-11pm

MOuSE ON ThE KEyS Music from this groundbreaking instrumental Japanese jazz band

£6 adv/ £8 door

8pm-1am SOul & MOTOWN Join DJs Kenny Lee and Allan Day to celebrate 50 years of Soul and Motown music

£5 adv/ £6 door

Sun 3 Oct 12pm-4pm ACOuSTiC BiTES Kevin James Hadley, Hillcrest Irish Folk Group, Louise Kilbride, Mary Lou Kay & her Howlin Hounds and a special guest spoken word artist perform live from 1pm

FREE

Tue 5 Oct 6pm-7pm STREET DANCE ClASSES


£3.50

Wed 6 Oct 7pm-8:30pm DANCE DEliGhT Bollywood inspired dance classes suitable for children and adults who live in Sandwell to prepare for Cultural Dance Fest.

£1

Wed 6 Oct – Sun 31 Oct

10am-6pm BlACK hiSTORy MONTh

A chance to see a selection of photographs from the Jubilee Arts Archives from the 1980s

FREE



DATE TiME TiTlE DESCRiPTiON PRiCEWed 6 Oct – Sun 31 Oct

10am-6pm MAGiCS An exhibition by fine artists from the Midlands working with glass, ceramics and sculpture

FREE

Wed 6 Oct – Sun 31 Oct

10am-6pm ThE KNiTTiNG STATiON: A PROJECT By TREVOR PiTT

Experienced local knitters will come along to share their skills as part of this exhibition.

FREE

Wed 6 Oct – Mon 10 Jan

10am-6pm liBRARy OF uNWRiTTEN BOOKS

Stories collected by local artists FREE

10am-6pm lOVE STORiES Read stories as heard by Jo Loki from members of The Public’s fortnightly tea dance sessions

FREE

10am-6pm VERy PuBliC PEOPlE Celebrating the input of people who contribute to the life and culture of West Bromwich.

FREE

Thu 7 Oct 6:30pm-7:30pm ZuMBA Latin-inspired dance fitness class £4.508pm-11pm SAlSA Release your Latino Side. Classes for beginners


Sat 9 Oct 10am-6pm WORKiNG TOGEThER CONFERENCE

Bringing together activities, artists and researchers to reflect on the impact of ‘partnership’ governance on urban development.

£15, free for local residents and concessions

10am-1pm SATuRDAy ART CluB Arts and crafts for younger children. Ages 4 – 10 £211am-2:30pm



Sun 10 Oct 12pm-4pm JAZZ & DiNE Stephen Stein Haus performs live from 1pm FREE7pm-10pm liVEBOx – JONZi D Join this amazing hip hop jazz artist £5 adv,

£3 con, group of 10 £25

Tue 12 Oct 6pm-7pm STREET DANCE ClASSES


£3.50

Tue 12 Oct 10am-3pm BlACK iN PROGRESS: “BlACK hiSTORy CElEBRATiNG ThE BlACK PRESENT…”

Join in exhibitions, workshops and enjoy African and Caribbean food tasters.

FREE

Tue 12 Oct 7pm-9pm BlACK iN PROGRESS: “BlACK hiSTORy CElEBRATiNG ThE BlACK PRESENT…”

The evening show will celebrate black talent with drama, poetry, a fashion show and performances from dancers, singers.

£3/£5 for two people

Wed 13 Oct 1:30pm-4pm TEA DANCiNG Waltz the afternoon away – refreshments available £17pm-8:30pm DANCE DEliGhT Bollywood inspired dance classes suitable for


£1



Sat 16 Oct 10am-1pm SATuRDAy ART CluB Arts and crafts for younger children. Ages 4 – 10 £210am-4pm uK CiGAR BOx

GuiTAR FESTiVAl – WORKShOPS

Learn how to make a Cigar Box Guitar in our workshops and take part in our interactive music and video experience

£25

8pm-11pm uK CiGAR BOx GuiTAR FESTiVAl – GiG

Featuring instruments made from ‘found objects’ the UK’s foremost performers including Hollobelly, Tinqui8 and Bluesbeaten Redshaw play live

£5

Sat 16 Oct 11am-3pm ThE KNiTTiNG SAlON Join experienced knitters to learn how to knit, brush up your skills or just come and have a natter

FREE




DATE TiME TiTlE DESCRiPTiON PRiCESat 16 Oct 7:30pm-late

(doors open 7pm)

‘hOPE’ A BENEFiT CONCERT FOR ViCTiMS OF ThE PAKiSTAN FlOODS

A charity event with a wide variety of acts including live music, comedy, story telling and poetry.

Adults 16+: £6 adv/ £8 doorChildren: £3 adv/ £4 doorFamily: £18 adv/ £20 door

Sun 17 Oct 12pm-4pm ACOuSTiC BiTES Soulful Jazz originals Indigo, Chickenbone Blues, Louise Kilbride, Spicy Fingers will perform live from 1pm

FREE

Tue 19 Oct 8pm-11pm (doors open 7:30pm)

ERiK MONGRAiN Internationally-acclaimed Canadian guitarist performs live

£10 adv/ £12 door

Wed 20 Oct


£1



Sat 23 Oct 10am-5pm uK PONy CON Are you a fan of My Little Pony Toys? Come along and join in the fun at this convention

See page 11 for prices

10am-1pm SATuRDAy ART CluB Arts and crafts for younger children. Ages 4 – 10 £211am-2:30pm



8pm-11pm (doors open 7:30pm)

CATFiSh KEiTh See cutting-edge blues singer, songwriter and bottleneck slide guitarist’s innovative style of American roots music

£10 adv/ £12 door

11am-4pm STiTChES AND hOS AT ThE KNiTTiNG SAlON

Come and join in the fun with the knitting group ‘Stitches and Hos’

FREE

Sun 24 Oct 12pm-4pm JAZZ & DiNE The Night Trippers will perform live from 1pm FREEMon 25 Oct 11am-3pm MONSTER MADNESS

FAMily CRAFT WORKShOP

ANIMAL MADNESS – create 3D masks and costumes. Families and children aged 4+.

£3

Tue 26 – Wed 27 Oct

10am-12:15pm or 12:45pm-3pm

hAuNTED ART hOuSE Help create and decorate our haunted house. Families and children aged 4+. Book a session – morning or afternoon

£2

Tue 26 – Thu 28 Oct

10am-12:15pm or 12:45pm-3pm

PlAy AND PAiNT Art and activity session – ages 3 – 9. Book a session – morning or afternoon

£2

Wed 27 Oct – Sun 28 Nov

10am-6pm ThE PEOPlE PROJECT Capturing and celebrating the region’s incredible diversity

FREE

Wed 27 Oct 1:30pm-4pm TEA DANCiNG Waltz the afternoon away – refreshments available £17pm-8:30pm DANCE DEliGhT Bollywood inspired dance classes suitable for


£1

Thu 28 Oct 10am-3pm ART:lAB @ ThE PuBliC

Touch screen painting, stop frame animation and green screen photography – ages 14 – 19

£2

Thu 28 Oct 10am-12:15pm or 12:45pm-3pm

hAllOWEEN PAiNTiNG WiTh liGhT

Halloween Special – create spooky light drawings. Sessions every hour – ages 4 – 14. Book a session – morning or afternoon

£1.50




EVENTS CAlENDAR SEPTEMBER–DECEMBERDATE TiME TiTlE DESCRiPTiON PRiCEThu 28 Oct 6:30pm-7:30pm ZuMBA Latin-inspired dance fitness class £4.50

8pm-11pm SAlSA Release your Latino Side. Classes for beginners and improvers – adults only

£4

Fri 29 Oct 10am-12.15pm/ 12:45pm-3pm

DiGiTAl DiWAli Create themed Diwali pictures and animations. Ages 4 – 14

£3

Sat 30 Oct 11am-3pm ThE KNiTTiNG SAlON Join experienced knitters to learn how to knit, brush up your skills or just come and have a natter

FREE

10am-12.15pm/ 12.45pm- 3pm

SATuRDAy ART CluB – SuPER JAMBOREE

Stalls, music and plenty of activities. Ages 4 – 10 £2

8pm-2am SEAMlESS iNDiE NiGhT

Halloween Special Band and Indie Night. Band performs until 11pm, club night until 2am

£5

Sun 31 Oct 12pm-4pm ACOuSTiC BiTES Jane Powell, stirring folk and blues artist Dermot Walker, atmospheric originals from SAM and a special guest spoken word artist perform live from 1pm

FREE

Sun 31 Oct 2pm-6pm CulTuRAl DANCE FEST

Fun activities and entertainment for all the family including dance workshops, stalls, dance performances at 3.30pm and 5pm

£3/£10 for family of four

Mon 1 Nov – Fri 5 Nov

10am-6pm iSlAM AWARENESS WEEK

A great opportunity to get involved in the exhibition to understand Muslim Faith

FREE

Thu 4 Nov 6:30pm-7:30pm ZuMBA Latin-inspired dance fitness class £4.508pm-11pm SAlSA Release your Latino Side. Classes for beginners


Fri 5 Nov 8pm-11pm COMEDy @ ThE PuBliC

Hilarious and side-splitting – our regular comedy night – adults only

£5

Sat 6 Nov 10am-1pm SATuRDAy ART CluB Arts and crafts for younger children. Ages 4 – 10 £211am-2:30pm ThE PuBliC

DRAWiNG SOCiETyCreative workshops. Suitable for ages 16+ £3

8pm-1am SOul & MOTOWN Join DJs Kenny Lee and Allan Day to celebrate 50 years of Soul and Motown music

£5 adv/ £6 door

Sun 7 Nov 12pm-4pm ACOuSTiC BiTES Chris Tye – one of the most exciting singer songwriters to emerge in the Midlands recently, Clockwork Porridge, Candi, Ben Benson and a special guest spoken word artist perform live from 1pm

FREE

Wed 10 Nov – Sun 23 Jan

10am-6pm MARTiN PARR – BlACK COuNTRy STORiES

One of Britain’s most influential Magnum photographers spent a year documenting life in the Black Country for this exhibition

FREE

10am-6pm MARTiN PARR – ShOW ME A SECRET

Working with students and tutors from Sandwell College Photography Department to create this exhibition

FREE

Wed 10 Nov 1:30pm-4pm TEA DANCiNG Waltz the afternoon away – refreshments available £1Thu 11 Nov 6:30pm-7:30pm ZuMBA Latin-inspired dance fitness class £4.50


£4

Sat 13 and Sun 14 Nov

10am-6pm ThiNK PhOTOGRAPhy

A weekend of trade stands, exhibitions and workshops hosted by the Royal Photographic Society

£5

Sat 13 Nov 10am-1pm SATuRDAy ART CluB Arts and crafts for younger children. Ages 4 – 10 £2Sun 14 Nov 12pm-4pm JAZZ & DiNE Mike Burney Band perform live from 1pm FREE

7pm-10pm liVE BOx – Why G Join amazing artist Why G £5/£3 conThu 18 Nov 6:30pm-7:30pm ZuMBA Latin-inspired dance fitness class £4.50


£4


DATE TIME TiTlE DESCRiPTiON PRiCESat 20 Nov 10am-1pm SATuRDAy ART CluB Arts and crafts for younger children. Ages 4 – 10 £2

11am-2:30pm



Sun 21 Nov 12pm-4pm ACOuSTiC BiTES Afro Roots Fusion Band with their blend of African music and rhythms with Caribbean and Celtic influences, Jenna Varndell, Louise Kilbride and a special guest spoken word artist perform live from 1pm

FREE

Wed 24 Nov 1:30pm-4pm TEA DANCiNG Waltz the afternoon away – refreshments available £1Thu 25 Nov 6:30pm-7:30pm ZuMBA Latin-inspired dance fitness class £4.50


£4

Sat 27 Nov 10am-1pm SATuRDAy ART CluB Arts and crafts for younger children. Ages 4 – 10 £28pm-2am SEAMlESS iNDiE

NiGhTBand and Indie Night. Band performs until 11pm, club night until 2am

£5

Sun 28 Nov 12pm-4pm JAZZ & DiNE Tipitina perform live from 1pm FREEWed 1 Dec – Sun 9 Jan

10am-6pm ThE PuBliC’S WiNTER GROTTO

Come along and create amazing light sculptures in our festive grotto

FREE

Thu 2 Dec 6:30pm-7:30pm ZuMBA Latin-inspired dance fitness class £4.508pm-11pm SAlSA Release your Latino Side. Classes for beginners


Sat 4 Dec 10am-1pm SATuRDAy ART CluB Arts and crafts for younger children. Ages 4 – 10 £211am-2:30pm


Creative workshops. Suitable for Ages 16+ £3

Sun 5 Dec 12pm-4pm ACOuSTiC BiTES Andy Pell, Urge and a guest spoken word artist will perform live from 1pm

FREE

Wed 8 Dec 1:30pm-4pm TEA DANCiNG Waltz the afternoon away – refreshments available £1Thu 9 Dec 6:30pm-7:30pm ZuMBA Latin-inspired dance fitness class £4.50


£4

Sat 11 Dec 10am-1pm SATuRDAy ART CluB Arts and crafts for younger children. Ages 4 – 10 £2Thu 16 Dec

6:30pm-7:30pm ZuMBA Latin-inspired dance fitness class £4.508pm-11pm SAlSA Release your Latino Side. Classes for beginners


Sat 18 Dec 10am-1pm SATuRDAy ART CluB Arts and crafts for younger children. Ages 4 – 10 £211am-2:30pm


Creative workshops. Suitable for Ages 16+ £3

Sun 19 Dec

12pm-4pm ACOuSTiC BiTES ChRiSTMAS SPECiAl

Back from Angola for a Christmas tour in the UK – Faisal X returns to his “acoustic home” The Public – with his soulful songs supported by some of the best musicians and vocalists in the region including Indigo and Spicy Fingers perform live from 1pm

FREE

Wed 22 Dec 1:30pm-4pm TEA DANCiNG Waltz the afternoon away – refreshments available £1



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TO BOOK TiCKETS, CAll 0121 533 7161, All MAJOR CREDiT AND DEBiT CARDS NOW ACCEPTED

All prices are per person



“iNSPiRiNG ART, CREATiVE PlACE, ChANGiNG liVES”

Sandwell Arts Trust manages and runs The Public. The trust is dedicated to making The Public a creative place that delivers a strong arts,learning and community programme.

Major Key Studios are a music production company dedicated to creating opportunities within the music industry. Major Key Studios offer state of the art facilities and high quality support to the music and creative sectors.

For more information, please contact Ken Banks or Phil Savage on 0121 533 7137 or visitwww.majorkeystudios.com

Couture is the ideal place to meet friends or colleagues and grab a bite to eat and tuck in to a range of freshly-cooked hot meals, sandwiches, homemade cakes and other snacks all sourced from local ingredients.

For more information, please contact John Briggs on 0121 533 7141, email [email protected] or visit www.coutureuk.com

Breakthrough Marketing provide solutions for communications including marketing, design, print, PR, events, web design, large format print and lots more.

For more information please contact Vickie Breakwell on 0121 533 7165, email: [email protected] or visit www.breakthough-marketing.co.uk

Jh Foundations CiC is an arts and media solutions company who are driven by more than profit. As an official Arts Award centre and UK Youth Award administrator JH Foundations train and equip young people with the skills and qualifications to challenge perceptions and break down barriers of exclusions in all its forms.

For more information, please contact Juanita Johnson or Mark Johnson on 0121 533 7167 or email [email protected]

Open Minds provide business continuity and disaster recovery software to medium and large enterprises.

For more information, please contact Shobana Patel or Bipin Patel on 0121 313 3946 or email [email protected]

ThE PuBliC iS ThE iDEAl PlACE FOR ORGANiSATiONS lOOKiNG FOR AN iNSPiRATiONAl AND ExCiTiNG PlACE TO WORK. AlREADy ThE BuilDiNG iS hOME TO ThE FOllOWiNG ORGANiSATiONS:



BP Recruitment specialises in the search and selection of high calibre candidates for the insurance industry. The company operate for small brokerages and large international companies in the UK and abroad.For more information, please contact Mark Bainbridge on 0121 533 7150 or email: [email protected]

RiCOChET MuSiCA new company who specialise in the management and development of talented artists and producers.

For more information, contact Aaron Anthony on 0121 533 7175 or email: [email protected]

Sandwell university of the Third Age (Su3A) provides social, cultural and educational activities for older people in Sandwell. The organisation has monthly meetings at The Public on the second Monday of each month and are always looking for new members.

For more information, please contact Mike Mathews on 0121 357 9018 or Dick Marsh on 0121 429 4265 or visit www.sandwellu3a.org.uk

SANDWEll yOuTh MuSiC

The Public would also like to welcome back Sandwell Youth Music. After the incredible success of Sandwell Youth Music Week in July, the team will now use The Public for their regular rehearsals.

PARTNERS

FOR FuRThER iNFORMATiON ON OFFiCE SPACE AT ThE PuBliC CONTACT 0121 533 7161

ChRiSTMAS AT ThE PuBliC

lOOKiNG FOR A GREAT NiGhT OuT? Try something new this Christmas and celebrate with your friends or work colleagues at our exciting festive-themed evenings on Fridays and Saturdays. Visit www.thepublic.com for further details.

ARE yOu lOOKiNG FOR A uNiquE VENuE TO hOST yOuR PARTy?if you are organising an event and would like to book The Public, please call 0121 533 7161 or visit www.thepublic.com

ChARiTy AuCTiONFriday 26 NovemberJoin us for an evening of entertainment and fun, plus a chance to stock up on your Christmas presents.

For further information and details on how to donate and get involved. Please call helen hotchkiss on 0121 533 7159 or email [email protected]

ChRiSTMAS GiFTSlooking for something unique to give to your friends and loved ones this Christmas?

Visit our MAKE shop at The Public to create personalised mugs, t-shirts and other gifts and design your own wrapping paper!

WiNTER GROTTOWednesday 1 December- Sunday 9 January, 10am-6pm, FREE

Come along and join in the fun at our spectacular grotto with wonderful light sculptures created by children.

ViSiT WWW.ThEPuBliC.COM FOR iNFORMATiON ON OuR NEW yEARS EVENT

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