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SUMMARY:Reading Rascals
DESCRIPTION:Reading Rascals is our very own monthly reading book club for children aged 7-12. Come and join us! \nFor more information and to book\, email angela.rawcliffe@manchester.gov.uk \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/reading-rascals/
LOCATION:Lwr Ground Floor – Manchester Histories Hub
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:French Film Club: En Corps
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a new series of French films organised in partnership with Alliance Française de Manchester and discover the best of Francophone and French cinema. This month’s film\, ‘En corps’\, is a lively comedy-drama directed by Cédric Klapisch\, which combines cinema with dance and tells the life-affirming story of a recovery from injury. \nScreening is in French with English subtitles. Suitable for 15 years and over. Under 18s remain the responsibility of their parent or guardian. \nFree – booking required – please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in the venue\, or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/french-film-club-petite-nature-softie/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240215T183000
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: PITY by Andrew McMillan
DESCRIPTION:Blackwell’s Bookshop and Manchester Libraries are excited to host the Manchester launch of award-winning poet Andrew McMillan’s PITY – his stunning debut novel which explores community\, masculinity and post-industrialisation in Northern England. \nDoors: 6.00\, starts: 6.30 \nTickets are £5.00 or free when ordering a copy of the book. PITY will also be available to purchase on the night and Andrew will be signing copies after the talk. If you would like a signed copy but cannot make the event\, please contact us on 0161 274 3331 or manchester@blackwell.co.uk and we can arrange this for you. \n \nAbout the book: \nThe town was once a hub of industry. A place where men toiled underground in darkness\, picking and shovelling in the dust and the sleck. It was dangerous and back-breaking work but it meant something. Once\, the town provided\, it was important\, it had purpose. But what is it now? \nBrothers Alex and Brian have spent their whole life in the town where their father lived and his father\, too. Still reeling from the collapse of his personal life\, Alex\, is now in his middle age\, and must reckon with a part of his identity he has long tried to mask. Simon is the only child of Alex and had practically no memory of the mines. Now in his twenties and working in a call centre\, he derives passion from his side hustle in sex work and his weekly drag gigs. \nSet across three generations of South Yorkshire mining family\, Andrew McMillan’s short and magnificent debut novel is a lament for a lost way of a life as well as a celebration of resilience and the possibility for change. \nAbout the author: \nAndrew McMillan was born in Barnsley in 1988. His debut collection of poetry\, physical\, was ‘the sort of once-in-a-generation debut that causes everyone to sit up and take notice’ according to Sarah Crown. physical was the only poetry book to ever win the Guardian First Book Award; it was also awarded a Somerset Maugham award\, an Eric Gregory Award\, the Aldeburgh First Collection Prize and in 2019 was voted as one of the Top 25 Poetry Books of the Past 25 Years by the Booksellers Association. His second collection\, playtime\, won the inaugural Polari Prize. A third collection\, pandemonium\, was published in 2021 and in 2022 he co-edited the acclaimed anthology 100 Queer Poems\, which was shortlisted in the British Book Awards. He is professor of contemporary writing at Manchester Metropolitan University and a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/pity-andrew-mcmillan-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event,Book Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240213T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240213T190000
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SUMMARY:So the Chinese do do Sci-Fi!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Confucius Institute talk about Chinese Sci-fi showing the breadth and depth of the genre. Presented by Xueting C. Ni. \nFree – booking required
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/so-the-chinese-do-do-sci-fi/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240211T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240211T160000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Funday - Chinese New Year
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a spectacular Chinese New Year celebration of the Year of the Dragon. We will have amazing crafts\, performances\, workshops amongst other exciting activities. Suitable for families. \nThis event is free\, but please consider making a donation to support our Library Live programme if you can\, online\, or at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes in Central Library
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/sunday-funday-chinese-new-year-2/
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240201T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240201T193000
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CREATED:20240116T142252Z
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SUMMARY:Probably the Hardest Music Quiz in the World!
DESCRIPTION:40 horribly hard music questions. \nGet them all right and win the Super-Duper Mega Mystery Prize! \nPlay on your own or as part of a team (max 4 members per team). \nNo need to book\, everyone welcome. \nFREE ENTRY. \nFor more info please message your quiz host: alan.lynch@manchester.gov.uk
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/probably-the-hardest-music-quiz-in-the-world/
LOCATION:Chief Librarian’s Office
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240229T170000
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SUMMARY:Out in the World - Exhibition & Closing Event Invite
DESCRIPTION:The Consulate General of Ireland\, Manchester\, is delighted to present Out In The World\, an exhibition highlighting 12 stories from the vast yet largely untold history of Ireland’s LGBTQ+ diaspora. \nAcross the generations\, Irish LGBTQ+ people have emigrated and found opportunities to live and love abroad. EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum\, in partnership with the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs\, are proud to play a role in illuminating  this hidden history of Irish emigration. \nOut In The World tells the story of the Irish LGBTQ+ diaspora across six themes – exclusion\, community\, love\, defiance\, solidarity\, and return. \nFree – please drop in \n  \nSpecial Closing Event Invite \nThe Consulate General of Ireland is delighted to invite you to the closing event for the Out In the World Exhibition celebrating the story of the Irish LGBTQ+ Diaspora \nOn Wednesday\, 28 February\, 17:30 – 19:30 in the Henry Watson Music Library\, First Floor\, Manchester Central Library \nThere will be a drinks reception on arrival\, with a final chance to view the Out in the World exhibition. \nThis will be followed by a panel discussion with members of the LGBTQ+ Irish diaspora. \nWe will conclude with a musical performance by HUSK.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/out-of-this-world/
LOCATION:First Floor
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240130T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240130T193000
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SUMMARY:Word Central
DESCRIPTION:Word Central open mic poetry and spoken word. Presented by Flapjack Press & Manchester Libraries and hosted by Tony Curry. \nWith special guest Lisa O’Hare. \nLisa O’Hare was a 2023 BBC Words First finalist and is co-host of Verbose. Her work has been featured on BBC Radio Manchester and in the UN Women UK’s virtual Safe Spaces Now gallery. She performed her Saboteur Award nominated spoken word show at Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2023 after a successful run of shows at Greater Manchester\, Camden & Morecambe Fringe Festivals. She also runs the social media account ‘Community Poetry Officer’\, sharing poetry opportunities and events across the UK. \nBook your open mic slot from noon on Tues 16th January via mail@flapjackpress.co.uk. \nNB Open mic slots are 3 minutes per performer – it is essential that you stay within this timeframe. \nPerformance slots are allocated on a ‘first come first served’ basis from the stated booking time. \nIf they are already filled you will be offered a place on the reserve list.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/word-central-9/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Performance,Readings
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SUMMARY:Ros Atkins - The Art of Explanation
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome Ros to Manchester Central Library\, where he will be discussing his book in conversation. \nExplanation – conveying meaning – is an art. And the BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins\, creator of the viral ‘Ros Atkins on…‘ explainer videos\, is something of a master of the form. \nIn this book\, Ros shares the secrets he has learned from years of working in high-pressure newsrooms\, identifying the ten elements of a good explanation and the seven steps you need to take to express yourself as persuasively and accurately as possible. \nWhether you need to articulate your thoughts clearly for business\, educational or social purposes\, The Art of Explanation is a must-read for anyone who wants to improve their communication skills. \nWhether you’re preparing for a presentation\, writing a report\, taking an exam\, interviewing for a job\, seeing a doctor or facing a tricky conversation with a loved one\, this is the ultimate guide to communicating as effectively as possible. \nRos Atkins is BBC News’ Analysis Editor and the creator and presenter of Outside Source on the BBC News Channel and BBC World News. His ‘Ros Atkins on…’ explainer videos have become a phenomenon\, garnering millions of views across multiple BBC platforms\, making Ros one of the BBC’s most-watched journalists. He also co-presents The Media Show on Radio 4\, and the innovative topical BBC One programme\, Ros Atkins On The Week.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/ros-atkins-the-art-of-explanation/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240122T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240122T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T122446Z
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SUMMARY:Book launch:  Selected Plays by Cathy Crabb
DESCRIPTION:Selected Plays by Cathy Crabb \nMonday 22nd January  6pm at Manchester Central Library \nNo need to book tickets. FREE entry. Everyone welcome.  Doors open 5.40pm. \nCelebrating twenty years of productions\, award-winning playwright Cathy Crabb has selected eleven of her works for staging. Filled with humour and emotional resonance\, these texts explore themes of family\, trauma\, neurodivergence\, class and locality\, and their experiential effect on the ordinariness of life and repercussions. \nJoin Cathy and special guests for an evening of performance\, archival material\, author interview and audience Q&A at Manchester Central Library. \n“She brings real lives to the stage\, in all their depth\, delight\, danger and daftness.” John McGrath\, Factory International Artistic Director & Chief Executive \n“An unflinching and bittersweet look at life\, encompassing empathy\, humour and truth.” Helen Nugent\, Northern Soul Editor \n“I recommend any aspiring writers to read this book.” John Henshaw\, Actor \n“One of my favourite places to be is in Cathy Crabb’s awesome imagination.” Sally Carman\, Actor \n“Cathy is a local legend\, a truly unique playwright and poet\, who’s been a favourite of North West audiences for years. She has an incredible ability to write characters who are complex\, nuanced\, funny and remind you of real people you know.” Lindsay Williams\, Producer & Writer \n“She writes with such skill and honesty about people and situations. The world needs to be full of Cathy Crabbs.” Noreen Kershaw\, Director & Actor \nSelected Plays is published by Flapjack Press and available in paperback from 10th January 2024.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/book-launch-selected-plays-by-cathy-crabb/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Comedy,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240115T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205342
CREATED:20240117T151600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T120322Z
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SUMMARY:10 Years – David Gleave Photography
DESCRIPTION:David Gleave is a Manchester-based image-maker who took up photography through his passion for social history. He chronicles his life and the people and events he has encountered. David sees the present as the past\, rescuing moments in time for ever. This exhibition covers the first ten years of his record. \nFree – just drop in. Please support our cultural programme by donating at our cash or contactless donation boxes\, or online.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/10-years-david-gleave-photography/
LOCATION:First Floor Exhibition Hall
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240113T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240330T160000
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CREATED:20240104T114638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T081348Z
UID:8053-1705147200-1711814400@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Untold Stories of the Village
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with The Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre and Education Trust\, Holding Her Space presents ‘Untold Stories of the Village’ exhibition. \nWorking with photographer Tanya Weekes and artist Tina Ramos Ekongo\, the exhibition follows 12 mothers as they share their stories within pregnancy\, birth\, postpartum as well as highlighting personal and cultural experiences. \nThe exhibition is part of a wider project created by Holding Her Space and supported by The National Lottery Heritage fund.  The project has been curated to focus in on the heart wrenching journeys of Black and Brown parents as they navigate the unforgiving realities of maternity in the modern UK; whilst aiming to preserve the cultural and traditional practices from these communities. \nFree – please drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/untold-stories-of-the-village-launch-event/
LOCATION:Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231216T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231216T160000
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SUMMARY:Snowflakes and Symmetry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mathematician Katie Steckles and illustrator Hana Ayoob will help you design your own mathematically accurate snowflake artwork\, incorporating design ideas from traditional shapes and patterns. All materials and equipment will be provided. \nFree – book tickets here
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/snowflakes-and-symmetry-workshop/
LOCATION:Archives+ Ground Floor
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231216T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231216T164500
DTSTAMP:20260407T205342
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SUMMARY:Reimagined City Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Join us for percussion and singing workshops. Part of a weekend of International Migrant Day activities\, showcasing migrant culture through art and music. Suitable for all ages. \nFree – drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/reimagined-city-workshops/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231214T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231214T200000
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SUMMARY:Empire Windrush: In Conversation Event
DESCRIPTION:Join editor\, Onyekachi Wambu\, ‘In Conversation’ on the topic of his recently-published\, ground-breaking anthology\,  ‘Empire Windrush’\, presenting some of the best and most significant writing – poetry\, fiction\, journalism\, essays and memoir – of the Black experience in Britain. \nOnyekachi Wambu is a Nigerian-British journalist and writer. He has directed television documentaries for the BBC\, Channel 4 and PBS and was\, until very recently\, the Executive Director of the African Foundation for Development (AFFORD). \nTo book email angela.rawcliffe@manchester.gov.uk
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/empire-windrush-in-conversation-event/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231209T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231209T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205342
CREATED:20231206T151941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T155724Z
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SUMMARY:Day of Music
DESCRIPTION:A day of varied musical performances from local artists\, including a choir\, a soprano\, a solo clarinettist and a dancing new wave legend.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/day-of-music/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231208T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231208T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205342
CREATED:20231018T134055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T141636Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas with Elvis!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Rock ‘n’ Rolling Christmas Celebration with Manc Elvis and his Magical Band. \nManchester’s premier Elvis tribute act present an evening packed with greatest hits and Christmas classics to get you up and dancing all night! Including… \nThat’s Alright Mama\, Merry Christmas Baby\, Jailhouse Rock\, Santa Bring My Baby (Back to Me)\, Viva Las Vegas\, Blue Christmas\, Burning Love\, Devil in Disguise\, All Shook Up\, Wonder of You\, Suspicious Minds and loads more! \nBar open all evening. \nBook your tickets now to save £’s! \nEarly bird tickets are £6 + Eventbrite booking fee \nGroup tickets discount (4 tickets for the price of 3) are £18 + Eventbrite booking fee \nTickets on the night are £9 each.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/christmas-with-elvis/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Music,Party,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231207T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205342
CREATED:20231121T121119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T121303Z
UID:7967-1701943200-1701968400@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Medicine Unboxed - Lifting the Lid on Medical Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Medicine Unboxed – Lifting the lid on medical innovation \nDoctors\, artists\, scammers – discover the people who have shaped the medical field and how this has impacted people’s lives. Forget about unboxing an advent calendar\, join us for this one day pop up exhibition that unpacks objects and history from the beginnings of ‘modern’ medicine to the present day. Over seven different themes\, ‘Medicine unboxed’ unpacks the people\, technology and forgotten histories of medical innovation and development; spotlighting stories of innovators and those who paid the price. \nFree – please drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/medicine-unboxed-lifting-the-lid-on-medical-innovation/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231129T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205342
CREATED:20230817T104413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T091906Z
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SUMMARY:Naomi Alderman in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:The future is coming. The Future is here. \nWhen Martha Einkorn fled her father’s isolated compound in Oregon\, she never expected to find herself working for a powerful social media mogul hell-bent on controlling everything. Across the world\, in a mall in Singapore\, Lai Zhen\, an internet-famous survivalist\, flees from an assassin. Martha and Zhen’s worlds are about to collide while a few billionaires assured of their own safety lead the world to destruction. Martha’s relentless drive and Zhen’s insatiable curiosity could lead to something beautiful or the cataclysmic end of civilization. The Future unfolds at a breakneck speed\, highlighting how power corrupts the few who have it and what it means to stand up to them. \nNaomi Alderman joins to discuss her superb new novel The Future\, creating strong feminist characters on the page and screen\, and her superpowers as a novelist and game writer. Naomi is the author of several novels including The Power\, winner of the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2017 which was adapted into an Amazon Prime series\, and Disobedience\, adapted into a film starring Rachel Weisz. Presented by Manchester Literature Festival in partnership with the Centre for New Writing and Creative Manchester. \nImage credit: Annabel Moeller
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/naomi-alderman-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231123T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231123T193000
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SUMMARY:Crime Central with Louise Swanson\, Jose Carlos Somoza & Simon Michael!
DESCRIPTION:Manchester Libraries\, Blackwells Books and Instituto Cevantes present \nA Cracking Crime Central Christmas Special!!\nRob Parker welcomes Louise Swanson\, Simon Michael and Jose Carlos Somoza!\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. \nPLEASE NOTE: Tickets for this event are on a “pay what you can” basis.They range from £2 – £8 plus the Eventbrite booking fee. \nAll tickets allow the same access to the event. This is a just a pricing system to accommodate for individual financial circumstances. \nSigned books will be available to purchase after the event.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/crime-central-10/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Party,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231120T080000
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SUMMARY:Doon Mackichan in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:British actor\, comedian and writer Doon Mackichan joins us to launch her memoir\, My Lady Parts: A Life Fighting Stereotypes. Through the roles she’s played on TV\, in the theatre and in life\, Doon examines the stories we are telling in a culture that profoundly diminishes our power as women. Reflecting on 40 years in showbusiness\, which began when Doon studied drama at Manchester University and started her stand-up career in the city\, she will discuss her career appearing in ground-breaking shows\, including The Day Today and Smack the Pony\, and the feminism that has characterised her career and life. \n‘Incredibly\, irresistibly funny’ and ‘one of the best comedy actresses of her generation’\, Doon is a hugely beloved actor\, comedian and writer. Her comedy credits include Two Doors Down\, Plebs (for which she was nominated for a BAFTA)\, The Day Today\, Brass Eye\, Alan Partridge and the Emmy-winning Smack the Pony. Presented by Manchester Literature Festival in partnership with the Centre for New Writing and Creative Manchester. Sponsored by Weightmans. \nImage credit: Ben Meadows
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/doon-mackichan-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231118T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205342
CREATED:20231012T153407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T141615Z
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SUMMARY:Mika Karhumaa: Unlocking the Secrets of Modern Music Business Management
DESCRIPTION:Unlocking the Secrets of Modern Music Business Management \nJoin us for an engaging exploration of the cutting-edge strategies and principles that drive success in the contemporary music industry.Overview:In this dynamic lecture\, we delve into the fascinating world of modern music business management. Discover the innovative concepts and techniques that are reshaping the music industry and learn how they can be applied to elevate your career or business to new heights.Key Topics:The Three-Pillar Approach: Explore the transformative power of the three pillars: Modern Music Business Management Framework\, Passive Promotion Mechanism\, and Story Rooting and Strategic Planting.Real-World Case Studies: Dive into real-life examples and success stories from the music industry\, showcasing the practical application of our strategies.Global Perspectives: Gain insights into international best practices and global trends that are shaping the music business landscape.Q&A Session: Engage with our expert speaker in a lively Q&A session\, where you can seek personalized advice and clarification on music business topics.Why Attend:Cutting-Edge Insights: Stay ahead of the curve with the latest strategies and tactics driving success in the music industry.Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow music enthusiasts and professionals in a collaborative environment.Practical Takeaways: Leave with actionable insights and ideas to implement immediately. \nMaterial: \nThe lectures are based on Mika Karhumaa’s The Art of Music Business Management – For Artists & Managers book \nFree – drop in. Please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/mika-karhumaa-unlocking-the-secrets-of-modern-music-business-management/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Talks,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231117T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205342
CREATED:20230817T104522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T090441Z
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SUMMARY:Thurston Moore in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:‘This is history—scuffed\, slightly bent\, plenty noisy\, and indispensable.’ – Colson Whitehead \nOne of the founding members of alternative rock band Sonic Youth\, Thurston Moore’s memoir Sonic Life is fuelled by his passion for music and art. It takes us from Thurston’s teen years as a music obsessive in small-town Connecticut\, to New York’s East Village in 1978\, to headlining festivals alongside some of his icons. At this special in conversation\, Thurston will discuss his journey to becoming one of the most influential musicians of his generation and his unwavering love of music. Come along and hear about thirty years of creation\, experimentation and wonder. \nThurston is a founding member of Sonic Youth who recorded fifteen studio albums including Sister\, Goo and Dirty. The band’s album Daydream Nation was chosen by the Library of Congress for historical preservation in the National Recording Registry in 2006. Thurston is involved in publishing and poetry and teaches at the Summer Writing Workshop at Naropa University in Boulder\, Colorado. Presented by Manchester Literature Festival and sponsored by The Midland Manchester. \nImage credit: Vera Marmelo
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/thurston-moore-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Author Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231116T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205342
CREATED:20221019T114156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T152424Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Read Music 2 - Music Theory
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to understand the structure and meaning behind a musical composition and boost your music performance? Do yo want to boost your music performance? Get to know music theory – it tells you how music works. Just bring a pencil and paper. \nEach session starts at 3pm: \n\nModes – 16 Nov\nInversions and voice leading – 30 Nov\nFunctional Harmony – 7 Dec\nNon Diatonic Music – 14 Dec\nPolyrhythms and Syncopation – 20 Dec\n\nFree – drop-in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/introduction-to-music-theory/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231116T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231116T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205342
CREATED:20231106T134700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T135119Z
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SUMMARY:Conserving Our Town Hall's heritage: Pulling out all the stops – restoring the Town Hall organ
DESCRIPTION:AFTERNOON SESSION 1PM \nEVENING SESSION 5.30PM \nManchester Town Hall has been closed since January 2018 for an extensive restoration programme that will repair and upgrade the building to modern standards. The work will include the conservation of many heritage features. Our series of Heritage Lectures aims to shine a light on some of the fascinating work that’s been going on behind the scenes. \nWe’ve already heard about the work on our paintings\, mosaic flooring\, clock and stained-glass windows; now it’s time to turn our attention to the restoration of the magnificent organ in the Great Hall. \nAs an important part of the Our Town Hall project\, the organ will be restored as its builder (Cavaillé-Coll) originally intended. The work will be undertaken jointly\, by Nicholson & Co of Malvern\, and Flentrop Orgelbouw\, of the Netherlands. \nAndrew Caskie\, Managing Director of Nicholson & Co\, will deliver this lecture. \nJoin us in Central Library for a chance to hear direct from the organ building firms involved and find out just what it’s like to bring 21st century conservation skills to the Our Town Hall Project. The lecture is free to attend but please book your place. \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/conserving-our-town-halls-heritage-pulling-out-all-the-stops-restoring-the-town-hall-organ/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Archives,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231109T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231109T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205342
CREATED:20231017T120823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T141523Z
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SUMMARY:How to Find Where You Belong by Rose Condo
DESCRIPTION:AUTHOR PERFORMANCE AND BOOK SIGNING WITH SPECIAL GUESTS LISA O’HARE AND SHARINA LEE SATTI. \nTwenty years since moving from Canada to the UK\, critically-acclaimed and multi-award-winning poet Rose Condo considers the features\, facets and philosophies for determining a sense of belonging. \nThis collection explores community\, identity\, personal growth and societal wellbeing through compassion\, sharp political observation and finely honed humour. It is a love letter to home\, wherever you might find it. \n“Beautifully written and deeply inspiring. Rose takes you on her journey; a journey with elements that you too have walked or felt. A book of community\, of love and friendship.” — Sharena Lee Satti \n“The deft balance of touching sentiment and formal confidence makes these poems stand tall and demand attention – but so does the verve\, the humour\, the unbridled humanity of this work.” — Kevin P. Gilday \n“Transitions from charm\, warmth and humour to quietly devastating poignancy. Filled with wonderfully honest observations on the human experience\, this book belongs on every bookshelf.” — Lisa O’Hare \nFree – drop in. Please make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/how-to-find-where-you-belong-by-rose-condo/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Performance,Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231108T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231108T190000
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SUMMARY:How Manchester Made Shakespeare Modern – Rosa Grindon\, the Suffragist Shakespearean Scholar
DESCRIPTION:With Dr. Monika Smialkowska and Dr. Ian Nickson. \nNever previously recounted\, Dr. Monika Smialkowska and Dr. Ian Nickson chart Rosa Grindon’s journey from modest beginnings in a Derbyshire village to becoming a leading figure in literary and theatrical circles in Manchester\, a ground-breaking Shakespearean scholar and\, as a Suffragist\, an outspoken champion of women’s rights. For example\, her response to women being forbidden membership of many of the city’s societies\, was to resurrect Lydia Becker’s Manchester Ladies Literary Society to which she invited the leading Shakespearean actors Henry Irving and Ellen Terry to speak.\nGrindon was a bold and innovative scholar who challenged the largely male-dominated interpretations of female figures in Shakespeare’s plays and pioneered theatrical outreach by delivering lectures in association with Richard Flanagan’s Shakespearean revivals at the Prince’s Theatre. Such was her standing that she was the first woman to be invited to speak at the Shakespeare Festival in Stratford-in-Avon.\nAfter the First World War\, she led the preparations for Manchester’s Shakespeare Tercentenary Celebrations in 1916 and funded the Shakespeare Window in the Central Library via a bequest in her Will.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/how-manchester-made-shakespeare-modern-rosa-grindon-the-suffragist-shakespearean-scholar/
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231108T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231108T113000
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SUMMARY:Under the Little Red Moon
DESCRIPTION:Join Lulu\, Monty and their friend Tom on a vibrant and colourful journey in English Touring Opera’s new opera for babies\, which explores the development of language with the help of music and movement. Composed by Russell Hepplewhite. Suitable for babies aged 6−24 months. \nFree – booking required below
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/under-the-little-red-moon/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231104T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231104T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T205342
CREATED:20230928T133548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T151128Z
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SUMMARY:3 Chord Ukulele Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informal ukulele lesson and singalong. Ukulele’s available. Beginners welcome! \nFree – please book by emailing catherine.rooney@manchester.gov.uk
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/3-chord-ukulele-club/
LOCATION:Henry Watson Music Library
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231029T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231029T200000
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CREATED:20211006T081900Z
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SUMMARY:Spooky Sunday: Horrible Family Halloween Party!
DESCRIPTION:Central Library opens its doors to little spooks and ghouls for a fun-filled family spectacular. Fearsome face painters\, spooky silent disco\, creepy crafts and maybe a few treats and scary surprises. Fancy dress is absolutely encouraged. So dust down your capes\, polish your broomsticks and enjoy a spooktacular evening filled with ghoulish delights! \n£10 per family (maximum in a family on 1 ticket is 3 children and 2 adults) \nPlease note – no unaccompanied adults
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/spooky-sunday-horrible-family-halloween-party/
CATEGORIES:Family
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