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SUMMARY:People’s Infrastructure: Everyday Life in Changing China
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Manchester Confucius Institute’s second public talk linked to our 20th anniversary exhibition \, Building China: People’s Infrastructure \nThis talk moves from the visual culture of the 1950s and the institutional landscapes of the 1970s to contemporary studies of markets\, parks\, sidewalks\, and sites of urban redevelopment. Across these moments\, infrastructure is approached as something maintained through labour\, inhabitation\, and routine use. Attention shifts between rural and urban settings\, historical transformation and present conditions\, to show how social life and material systems remain closely intertwined. ‘People’s infrastructure’ offers a lens for understanding continuity and change in China’s recent past and present. \nAfter the talk\, there will be an opportunity to visit the Manchester Confucius Institute’s 20th anniversary exhibition\, Building China: People’s Infrastructure\, on the Lower Ground Floor of the Central Library (exhibited from 1 March until 30 May 2026). \nFree – booking required via Eventbrite here or via ‘Book Now’ below \n==================================== \nAbout the speaker: \nDeljana Iossifova is Professor of Architecture and Urban Studies and lead the Urban Studies Lab at the University of Manchester\, where she also acts as Academic Director of the Confucius Institute. She was trained as an architect at ETH Zurich and holds a PhD in Public Policy Design from Tokyo Institute of Technology\, which she obtained following years of professional practice in East Asia. Her research examines the dynamics between architecture\, everyday life\, urban transformations\, and global environmental change. \nThe Manchester Confucius Institute Public Talk Series: \nManchester Confucius Institute public talks are free\, informal and informative lectures aimed at anyone with an interest in Chinese culture and language. \nFind out more about the Manchester Confucius Institute.
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SUMMARY:A Brush With History - Restoring Our Town Hall's paintings. Afternoon Lecture.
DESCRIPTION:Our Town Hall Project Heritage Lecture Afternoon Session 1pm \n\n\n\n\nA Brush With History – Restoring Our Town Hall’s paintings. Afternoon lecture. \nIn this Heritage Lecture\, we’ll be learning about the conservation work undertaken by Beth Jowett of Elizabeth Jowett Conservation of Paintings\, one of several expert conservators who have been taking care of the Town Hall’s collection of paintings.Beth will talk us through the detailed work she’s completed\, having undertaken three batches of paintings totalling 16 oil paintings\, including their frames too. \nThe afternoon lecture is free to attend but please book your place. \n1pm Tuesday 12 May 2026\, The Performance Space\, Central Library.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/a-brush-with-history-restoring-our-town-halls-paintings-afternoon-lecture/
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SUMMARY:A Brush With History - Restoring Our Town Hall's paintings. Evening Lecture.
DESCRIPTION:Our Town Hall Project Heritage Lecture Evening Session 5.30pm \n\n\n\n\nA Brush With History – Restoring Our Town Hall’s paintings. Evening lecture. \nIn this Heritage Lecture\, we’ll be learning about the conservation work undertaken by Beth Jowett of Elizabeth Jowett Conservation of Paintings\, one of several expert conservators who have been taking care of the Town Hall’s collection of paintings.Beth will talk us through the detailed work she’s completed\, having undertaken three batches of paintings totalling 16 oil paintings\, including their frames too. \nThe evening lecture is free to attend but please book your place. \n5.30pm Tuesday 12 May 2026\, The Performance Space\, Central Library.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/a-brush-with-history-restoring-our-town-halls-paintings-evening-lecture/
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SUMMARY:Crime Central
DESCRIPTION:Crime Central is the monthly crime and thriller fiction event at Manchester Central Library. \n\n\n\n\nAUTHORS APPEARING IN MAY ARE ZOE SHARPE\, SIMON MICHAEL AND DAVID PENNY!!\nBringing the best from all over!\nFeaturing the best and brightest crime writing talent both locally and from around the country – the big names are all coming to Manchester! \nGo behind the scenes!\nShowcasing blockbuster bestsellers\, emerging talent and industry insiders\, Crime Central will share the real story of what goes on in the crime world. \nMeet your favourite authors!\nWith giveaways\, audience interaction\, book signings\, the chance to ask questions and more – while bringing a crime fiction buzz back to this great northern city.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/crime-central-23/
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SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes Tour
DESCRIPTION:What do George V\, Gypsy Rose Lee and Bernard Bresslaw have in common? \nWhich musician was once thrown out of the Language and Literature Library? \nWhat would you find now in the space where Patrick Stewart and Helen Mirren – amongst many others – played their first roles? \nAll these questions – and many more – are answered on a tour of Manchester Central Library which will take you to all the areas not normally accessible to the general public and tell the story of this iconic building. Tours last around 90 minutes and include the chance to see some of our rarest treasures and archives. \nPlease meet in the main entrance (Shakespeare Hall) of Central Library from 5.45pm. The tour starts at 6pm. \nDid you know\, you can join our Library Lovers scheme and enjoy a free tour\, plus discounts in our shop and cafe\, and invites to other events and exhibition launches? Find out more and join online. \nBook you place on this tour on eventbrite here or click on ‘Book Now’ below.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/behind-the-scenes-tour-3/
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SUMMARY:Mieczysław Fogg - 1930s Cabaret to Wartime Resistance
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique event celebrating Mieczysław Fogg\, Poland’s legendary crooner on the 125th anniversary of his birth. Dive into the vibe of 1930s cabaret and discover how his music became a symbol of wartime resistance. With stories from cultural researcher and journalist Juliette Bretan\, a visual journey through his inspiring life and melodies from singer songwriter Katy Carr. His unforgettable voice continues to affect contemporary musicians and listeners. Don’t miss out on this Polish Heritage event brought to you by Anna Kucewicz and Eva Szegidewicz. \nFree – reserve a place on Eventbrite here or click on ‘Book Now’ below
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