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SUMMARY:Over 50's Line Dance Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:To Celebrate Valuing Older People’s Day\, Manchester Libraries and Manchester Prairie Dogs present \nA BEGINNERS LINE DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA\n\nAge friendly line dance lessons\nCounty and Western photo booth\nGames and quizzes\nRefreshments at the Watering Hole\n\nPlaces are free but limited so please book early by calling 0161 234 1940 or emailing j.kettlety@manchester.gov.uk. \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/50s-line-dance-hoedown/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180912T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T074132
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Deliciously Ella
DESCRIPTION:Ella Mills Woodward’s inspirational\, lively writing and delicious recipes have inspired countless people to move towards a plant-based diet.  Her fans will find much to savour in her new book\, which highlights some of the most popular dishes served in her own deli. We’re delighted to welcome her to discuss her writing and the personal events that have inspired it. \nTickets are £15 including a copy of the book or £5 for admittance only. \n  \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/evening-deliciously-ella/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180907T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180907T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T074132
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SUMMARY:The Guilty Feminist
DESCRIPTION:Deborah Frances-White has turned her hit comedy podcast The Guilty Feminist into a funny\, joyful\, frank and inspiring book about embracing both our feminism and our imperfections. We’re thrilled to welcome Deborah to Manchester Central Library\, where she’ll explore live what it means to be a 21st Century Feminist. \nThe event will be chaired by Katie Popperwell\, a freelance arts and culture professional based in Manchester. As a creative producer working across film\, music\, literature and performance\, Katie produces cross-artform projects at HOME\, Manchester’s centre for international contemporary art\, theatre and film\, and across the city. A former journalist\, she regularly chairs conversations with high-profile authors\, most recently Jennifer Egan and Zadie Smith for Manchester Literature Festival; she has presented the music news on BBC 6Music Radio and written for publications including The Guardian\, Stylist Magazine and Creative Times. \nTickets are £20 including a copy of The Guilty Feminist.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/the-guilty-feminist/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180906T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180906T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T074132
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SUMMARY:Henry Normal - 'This Phantom Breath' Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:‘The Alan Bennett of poetry’ – The Scotsman\n‘Dovetails bittersweet poetry with a sublimely observant wit’ – The Guardian \nFlapjack Press and Manchester Libraries are proud to host the launch of Henry Normal’s new collection of poetry\, ‘This Phantom Breath’. \nWritten between August 2016 and August 2017\, the poems in this collection are concerned with love\, death\, truth and other distractions. \nHenry is co-writer and producer of some of the very biggest hits of British TV and cinema over the past decade and a half. He co-wrote Mrs Merton\, The Royle Family and much of Steve Coogan’s early output. He’s produced everything from 24 Hour Party People\, to Red Dwarf\, Nighty Night and Philomena. \nHe may be less well-known as a poet\, though he is no less esteemed. Influenced by the Liverpool poets; Adrian Mitchell\, John Cooper Clarke and ‘ranting’ poets like Steven ‘Seething’ Wells\, along with poets on the cabaret circuit like John Hegley\, Henry was a stalwart of the performance poetry scene of the 1980s\, before he was diverted into TV. He is the founder of the Manchester Poetry Festival (now the Literature festival) and co-founder of the Nottingham Poetry Festival. \nSupporting Henry will be Pete Ramskill\, Nottingham-based painter / sculptor / designer / poet\, reading from his new Flapjack Press collection Selected Moments of Machine Life. \nPete has had two previous books of poems published; Strike and Personal Vendetta (the latter under his pseudonym\, John Bitumen). His more recent poems explore love and family relationships whilst there’s still a deeply political edge to works about the world we choose to tolerate. \n‘It’s no coincidence that Pete Ramskill is also a stone carver\, he brings the same tools to his poetry – a hammer and chisel…’
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/henry-normal-phantom-breath/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180901T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180901T163000
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SUMMARY:Julia Davenport: 'Order and Chaos' Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:The poems in this brand new book are about Love\, War\, Anti-Austerity\, Mental Health\, Domestic Violence\, Murder\, Child Abuse\, Gender Identity\, Race\, and Climate Change.\nAll Book profits are being donated to the mental health charity ‘Mind’. \nThis collection of poetry is based on and around the themes of Order and Chaos. It has been written from a Socialist standpoint\, and as a form of protest to give previously marginalised voices the centre-stage spotlight.\n“These honest\, raw and uncompromising protest poems … provoke and compel us into reflection.” – Terry Hughes\, Edinburgh Fringe First award-winning playwright\n“A collection of hard-hitting verses. Order & Chaos is fantastically reflective of chaos whilst calling for order.” – The Nubian Times\n“These are poems for today that need not only to be heard but to be acted upon – NOW!” – Naomi Sumner Chan\, Creative Director at Brush Stroke Order\n“This is strong work\, full of life and energy. At times angry and uncompromising … this is poetry that cares\, about people\, about culture\, and about the environment.” – Cathy Bryant\, ed. Best of Manchester Poets\, vols. 1-3 \nBOOK LAUNCH WITH AUTHOR READING AND BOOK SIGNING\nPLUS SPECIAL GUESTS: Hilary Walker\, Amanda Steel\, Andy N\, and Naomi Sumner Chan. \nPUBLISHED BY RAGIEL & GILL PRESS\nIn association with Manchester Libraries and Librarylivemcr
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/julia-davenport-order-chaos-book-launch/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180809T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180831T150000
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SUMMARY:Family Fun!
DESCRIPTION:Break out the popcorn and join in the fun for these free family film screenings. Lots to enjoy\, including free craft sessions. \nEvent dates and film classification below: \nThursday 9 August (U) \nFriday 10 August (PG) \nTuesday 14 August (U) \nThursday 16 August (U) \nTuesday 21 August (12) \nFriday 24 August (PG) \nTuesday 28 August (U) \nFriday 31 August (PG)
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/family-fun/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180714T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180714T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T074132
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SUMMARY:Northern Carnival Against the Nazis: 40th Anniversary project launch
DESCRIPTION:The Northern Carnival Against the Nazis – a rally and concert held on 15th July 1978 in Moss Side\, Manchester – was a defining moment in establishing anti-racism in the city and beyond. The 15\,000 people who marched across town and the 40\,000 people who danced in Alexandra Park that day didn’t just make racism no longer respectable. They made it uncool. \nTo celebrate this pivotal moment in Manchester’s fight against racism\, Manchester Digital Music Archive and the Ahmed Iqbal Race Relations Resource Centre have brought together the original organisers of the Carnival for a panel discussion and all-day event exploring its impact and continuing relevance today. \nThis event will be the official launch of our Heritage Lottery-funded project and exhibition celebrating the Carnival.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/northern-carnival-nazis-40th-anniversary-project-launch/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180707T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180707T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T074132
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SUMMARY:The Black Stuff
DESCRIPTION:Charles Goodyear turned natural rubber into a product that revolutionised industries around the world – but his journey was far from easy. Through theatre\, art\, humour\, and song\, Lioness Theatre present the dark true tale of how a bankrupt button-maker became one of the most important inventors of all time – and the terrible price he and his family paid for it. A special preview performance including an exhibition and Q&A. \nAges: 11+ Years \nFree entry (donations welcome)
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/the-black-stuff/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180625T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T074132
CREATED:20180530T142929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180530T142929Z
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SUMMARY:Chameleon Youth - Free Taster Session
DESCRIPTION:CALL OUT FOR YOUNG DANCE ARTISTS – CHAMELEON YOUTH IS RECRUITING! \nBe part of a dance company that is inspiring and different to the mainstream. \nChameleon Youth\, Manchester’s youth dance company\, is calling out for new members for 2018/19. If you’re age 11 to 21\, this is an incredible opportunity to be part of a dance company that is inspiring and different to the mainstream.  \nBased in Central Manchester and launched in 2016 by Company Chameleon\, members of the youth company learn directly from a professional dance company\, which for ten years\, has toured and performed across the world giving new meaning to dance and movement.  \nAs a member of Chameleon Youth\, you will have the opportunity to: \n\nTrain weekly with Company Chameleon’s professional dance artists.\nCreate your own work and develop your own unique movement style.\nTake part in regular performance opportunities throughout the year.\n\nWant to get involved? \nCompany Chameleon will be hosting this FREE TASTER SESSION in the Performance Space at Manchester Central Library.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/chameleon-youth-free-taster-session-4/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180618T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180618T200000
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SUMMARY:Chameleon Youth - Free Taster Session
DESCRIPTION:CALL OUT FOR YOUNG DANCE ARTISTS – CHAMELEON YOUTH IS RECRUITING! \nBe part of a dance company that is inspiring and different to the mainstream. \nChameleon Youth\, Manchester’s youth dance company\, is calling out for new members for 2018/19. If you’re age 11 to 21\, this is an incredible opportunity to be part of a dance company that is inspiring and different to the mainstream.  \nBased in Central Manchester and launched in 2016 by Company Chameleon\, members of the youth company learn directly from a professional dance company\, which for ten years\, has toured and performed across the world giving new meaning to dance and movement.  \nAs a member of Chameleon Youth\, you will have the opportunity to: \n\nTrain weekly with Company Chameleon’s professional dance artists.\nCreate your own work and develop your own unique movement style.\nTake part in regular performance opportunities throughout the year.\n\nWant to get involved? \nCompany Chameleon will be hosting this FREE TASTER SESSION in the Performance Space at Manchester Central Library.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/chameleon-youth-free-taster-session-3/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180609T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180609T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T074132
CREATED:20180518T130047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180518T131239Z
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SUMMARY:Not the Factory: Manchester's other electronic music histories
DESCRIPTION:Curated by Annex Agency and hosted by writer\, curator and journalist Jennifer Lucy Allan\, Manchester Histories presents a day of panel discussions\, screenings and music exploring the often-hidden stories of Manchester’s electronic music history. \nFree event – booking recommended:
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/not-factory-manchesters-electronic-music-histories/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180608T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T074132
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SUMMARY:150 years of the TUC
DESCRIPTION:Marking the 150th Anniversary of the formation of the TUC (Trades Union Congress) in Manchester and Salford in 1868\, DJ and writer\, Dave Haslam curates a whole day of events\, including a short lunchtime lecture Dr Jo Grady (1:15pm-1:50pm) and screenings of films from the North West Film Archive here at Central Library. \nFree event – booking recommended for lunch-time talk :
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/150-years-tuc/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180519T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180519T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T074132
CREATED:20180405T125431Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Spectacular
DESCRIPTION:Join us and ‘Afflecks Creatives Unleashed’ for an afternoon of family activities. Be inspired by some of the creative challenges from the Afflecks team. There will be a variety of activities including green screen\, performances and more throughout the afternoon. \nSuitable for all ages \nFree – please drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/saturday-spectacular-3/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180505T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180505T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T074132
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SUMMARY:Polish Heritage Day - Kresy Forever
DESCRIPTION:Kresy Family Polish WWII History Group presents an exhibition by Krzysztof Hoffmann from Warsaw comprising a unique collection of over 400 personal photographs and documents from the families who came from the Eastern borderlands of Poland (Kresy) and settled in Manchester and the UK after WWII. \nThe exhibition provides an insight into Poland’s history\, how Poles came to Manchester after fighting alongside their British allies during WWII\, how they integrated into the British way of life and their contributions not only during the war but to British society. Join us and celebrate our shared history and culture with: \n\nA selection of books and DVDs about life in pre-war Kresy\, the mass deportations to Siberia in 1940/41\, personal memoirs and Poland’s WWII history will be available.\nWWII veterans and survivors will tell their personal stories.\nFind out how to research your Polish family history.\nPolish dancers in traditional costumes will perform.\nPolish cakes and food will be available to sample.\nPolish craft activity for families to enjoy.\n\nFree – please drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/polish-heritage-day-kresy-forever/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180428T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T074132
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SUMMARY:Our Manchester: A Creative Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:During April we’re asking people to send us their photos\, videos\, stories\, sounds and audio about life in Manchester so we can create a record of the month of April across the whole city. At this event we’ll use the information we’ve collected to create the record. You’ll be able to see the results on the Archives+ website. \nUse any of these platforms and don’t forget to use #ourmcrhack \nTwitter – for images\, text\, pictures and short videos\nSoundCloud – for audio and text\nYouTube – for videos and text\nEmail text based stories to creativehackathon@gmail.com \nImportant!!! #ourmcrhack\nDon’t forget to add the hashtag #ourmcrhack into your titles and content. And let us know where you’d like us to pin this on our interactive map – either a postcode of road/town in Manchester. \nYour content can be about your daily commute\, workplace\, home life\, pets\, hobbies\, or a big night out! It’s all about you and your life. \nFor more information go to: www.manclibraries.blog/ourmcrhack
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/manchester-creative-hackathon/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Archives
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180427T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180427T210000
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SUMMARY:Jesmyn Ward in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:‘Jesmyn Ward digs deep into the not-buried heart of the American nightmare. A must read.’ Margaret Atwood \nManchester Literature Festival are thrilled to present a rare UK event with acclaimed American author Jesmyn Ward. Based in Mississippi\, Jesmyn is the author of the memoir Men We Reaped and the novels Salvage the Bones\, Where the Line Bleeds and Sing\, Unburied\, Sing. She is also the editor of The Fire This Time: A New Generation Speaks About Race\, which brings together 18 influential writers to ‘wrestle with the past\, present and future of American race relations and the black experience.’ \nChampioned by Marlon James\, Jon McGregor and Ann Patchett\, Jesmyn’s new novel Sing\, Unburied\,Sing recently won the prestigious 2017 National Book Award for Fiction. An urgent and atmospheric novel set in the deep South\, it’s an epic tale of hope\, struggle\, race\, poverty and loss. It’s also an intimate story of family and the legacies of love\, violence and belonging that we pass on to our children. To quote Celeste Ng: ‘Read Sing\, Unburied\, Sing and you’ll feel the immense weight of history – and the immense strength it takes to persevere in the face of it… It’s hard to imagine a more necessary book for this political time.’ \nJoin us to see why Jesmyn Ward is regarded as one of the most important writers in America today\, regularly drawing comparisons to William Faulkner and Toni Morrison. \nHosted by arts journalist and author Anita Sethi and presented in partnership with the Centre for New Writing Doors open at 6.30pm\, event starts at 7pm \n \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/jesmyn-ward-conversation/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180420T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180420T220000
DTSTAMP:20260409T074132
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SUMMARY:Frog and Bucket Comedy Night
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to a very special FROG AND BUCKET comedy night at Central Library! \n10 new comedy acts will compete to last 5 minutes on stage without being carded off by the 3 chosen card holders in the audience. If they last the full 5 minutes – they have “BEAT THE FROG”. \nAt the end of the show all the acts who successfully “beat the frog” are invited back on stage for a clap off to award the night’s winner! \nAn evening of 10 comedy acts for a very friendly £5 (£3 concession.) You can pre-book tickets here or buy them on the night. \nDOORS OPEN 7PM – EVENT STARTS 7.45PM \nBAR OPEN FROM 7PM \nOVER 18S ONLY.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/beat-frog-library-new-open-mic-comedy-night/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180403T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T074132
CREATED:20180312T143104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180312T143104Z
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SUMMARY:Easter Film Eggs-travaganza!
DESCRIPTION:Break out the popcorn and get down to Central Library to watch a selection of great family films. Why not explore the library before or after the film? There will be plenty of crafts to keep everyone busy and entertained whilst the film is showing. Come down and enjoy the fun! \nEvent Days: \nTuesday 3 April\, 1-3pm \nThursday 5 April\, 1-3pm \nWednesday 11 April\, 1-3pm \nThursday 12 April\, 1-4pm \nSuitable for families with children aged 12 and under \nFree – please drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/easter-film-eggs-travaganza/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180331T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180331T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T074132
CREATED:20180110T122651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180110T122651Z
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SUMMARY:Twelfth Day - Live
DESCRIPTION:In the wordless communication that passes between Orcadian fiddler Catriona Price and Peebles harpist Esther Swift as they perform\, the strength of their decade-long musical partnership\, friendship and shared humour is evident.  \nIt’s this depth of connection\, and tangible desire to have fun\, that gives Twelfth Day its extra edge. This is not so much a duo\, but a two person quartet. Their two distinctly different voices\, the fiddle\, and the pedal harp\, build layer upon layer of a complex and ever-evolving sound\, rich with rhythm\, harmony and texture.  \nTwelfth Day are happy to be hard to define. Classically trained\, they bring outstanding technical ability as well as an adventurous mix of folk\, jazz and classical influences to their compositions and arrangements – blended with the folklore and inspirations of their respective Scottish Highland and Lowland upbringings. \n“a boldly brilliant record\, suffused with dark humour and wildly inventive musicianship” ★★★★★ fRoots \n“genre-blending style that is both edgy and inventive. . . A bold\, intriguing set.” ★★★★ The Guardian \n“challenging\, virtuosic music that is far more than the sum of its parts” ★★★★ The Skinny \n“one of the most rewarding listening experiences to be placed before an audience this year.” Folk Radio UK
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/twelfth-day-live/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180317T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180317T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T074132
CREATED:20180222T164723Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Film and TV legend Bruce Campbell
DESCRIPTION:SORRY\, THIS EVENT HAS NOW SOLD OUT \nA once in a lifetime opportunity has arisen for UK fans of Bruce Campbell – the owner of the mightiest chin in history is coming to Manchester Central Library! \nBruce will be reading from his Best Selling book ‘Hail to the Chin’\, and providing a Q&A experience that’s out of this world. Following the Q&A there will be a signing and opportunity to meet the man himself. \nTickets are £5 for entry or £19.99 including a special edition of ‘Hail to the Chin’\, made available just for this UK tour. \nPlease note: Bruce Campbell will sign all copies of the book and ONE extra piece of official memorabilia per person at the event. He regrets that he will be unable to pose for individual photos on the evening. \nDOORS OPEN 5.30PM \nEVENT STARTS 6.30PM
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/meet-film-tv-legend-bruce-campbell/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180309T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180309T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T074132
CREATED:20180216T150308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180216T150308Z
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SUMMARY:Both Sides Now: Open Space
DESCRIPTION:Brighter Sound and The Hub UK present Both Sides Now – Open Space: Making gender equality in the music industry a reality… what can we all do? \nBoth Sides Now is a large-scale initiative taking place across the North of England to support emerging female artists and up-and-coming industry professionals to transform the future of the music industry. \nWe want to create a growing network\, deliver sustainable activity\, and affect permanent change around the perception\, opportunities and profiling of women in music\, from the classroom\, to the boardroom\, to the stage. \nThis first ‘Open Space’ event is for anyone with an interest in this conversation – whether male\, female\, non-binary\, cis and trans – to come together and discuss what could make a real difference – whether that’s about role models\, motherhood\, education\, social mobility\, policy change or something else entirely. \nUnfolding over a series of informal conversations\, the agenda will be yours to set. You might want to convene a conversation about something you feel passionately about\, or join a conversation kick-started by someone else. More than just a talking shop\, our aim is to get things and people moving. \nOpen Space is a method of facilitation\, where participants create and manage their own agenda of discussions around a central theme. \nThe event is open to everyone\, food and drinks will be provided and there will be activities for children.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/sides-now-open-space/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180307T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180307T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T074132
CREATED:20180214T143013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180214T143158Z
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SUMMARY:Votes for Women
DESCRIPTION:In the centenary year commemorating (some) UK women first gaining the vote\, learn how Manchester played a major role in the fight. This entertaining and informative illustrated talk covers the campaign tactics of both peaceful suffragists and militant suffragettes\, and the often barbaric backlash they endured. \nFree talk – please drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/votes-for-women/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180228T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T074132
CREATED:20180129T142202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180129T142202Z
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SUMMARY:The Drag Ball: Exposing Manchester's Hidden Past
DESCRIPTION:In September 1880\, Detective Jerome Caminada and his Manchester police force raided the Temperance Hall in Hulme. Once inside\, they found 47 men and half of them were in women’s clothing. It was an event that shocked both city and country but who were these men and what became of them? Join us for this free talk by PhD student\, Tom McGrath. \nFree – no need to book
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/drag-ball-exposing-manchesters-hidden-past/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180219T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T074132
CREATED:20180206T130320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180206T130320Z
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SUMMARY:The Section 28 March - 30 Years On
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Manchester March against Section 28 – still the largest LGBT march in this country. Join us to hear how this event was organised and who spoke and performed at the rally and the concert that followed. See some of the archive items and film footage from the event. \nThe national march\, rally and festival on 20 February 1988 attracted 20\,000 people\, filling Albert Square outside the Town Hall. In the evening a festival of entertainment took place at the Free Trade Hall. \nIf you were on the march come and tell us your own story. \nRefreshments served. \nThis event is free but booking is required.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/section-28-march-30-years/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180216T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180217T000000
DTSTAMP:20260409T074132
CREATED:20171214T190704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171214T192807Z
UID:1320-1518811200-1518825600@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:We Built This City: Retro Silent Disco Returns!
DESCRIPTION:You don’t need Romeo and Juliet in your life to enjoy our silent disco crazy crazy nights! Just grab your handbags and gladrags and discover a reason to believe. Whether you are an owner of a lonely heart searching for the power of love or a piano man desperate to fly away on a runaway train we’ll find the perfect song for you. Heaven is a place on earth. Oh yeah! \nWe can now announce that due to popular demand there will be a channel dedicated to ROCK BALLADS! \nOur favourite DJ John Ryan from RETRO SILENT DISCO will be here to make your disco dreams come true. \nBar open till midnight.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/built-city-retro-silent-disco-returns/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180207T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T074132
CREATED:20180118T163845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180118T163845Z
UID:1376-1518026400-1518033600@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Fat Roland at Word Central
DESCRIPTION:WORD CENTRAL \nA semaphore-exploding mind-flow open mic poetry & spoken word hosted by Tony Curry. \nFebruary’s special guest poet is Fat Roland! \nFat Roland has been likened to “Johnny Vegas devouring Sam Simmons… on a rollercoaster… driven by a depressed buffalo”. He is champion of Literary Death Match Manchester and co-runs Bad Language\, voted the UK’s best spoken word night two years in a row. He recently won a Developed With The Lowry commission to write a new show\, which probably won’t include rollercoasters or buffalo. \nThe open mic is now full. To get your name on the reserve list email mail@flapjackpress.co.uk\nNB Open mic slots are 3 minutes maximum. \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/fat-roland-word-central/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180124T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T074132
CREATED:20171222T133655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171222T133655Z
UID:1343-1516816800-1516824000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Made In Manchester: Funny Business - how to make it in the Comedy industry
DESCRIPTION:Comedy is big business these days.\nHear from our experienced panel as they give a unique insight into the many facets of the world of Comedy; from Performing\, Writing\, Promoting and breaking into TV and Radio. Find how you can make a living in an often precarious career. \nHenry Normal\nHenry is a writer\, poet\, TV and film producer. As co-founder of the incredibly successful Baby Cow Productions\, hIs many credits include Gavin and Stacey\, Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa and Philomena. In June 2017 he was honoured with a special BAFTA for services to television. \nJustin Moorhouse\nJustin is a stand-up comedian\, radio DJ and actor. He appeared in Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights\, Looking for Eric and Guess The Attendance. He has written and appeared in his own BBC Radio 4 sitcom Everyone Quite Likes Justin and tours regularly. \nHazel O’Keefe\, Dulcet Sounds\nHazel is the founder of Dulcet Sounds\, Laughing Cows Comedy\, Club Feminista\, The Women in Comedy Festival and is the catalyst for many other projects. A full time self employed consultant\, event manager\, curator and promotor\, who is value and principle driven. Her work was recognised by Manchester City Council who awarded her ‘Women of Arts and Culture‘\, commended by Northern Power Women and awarded comedy business of the year by the Northern Soul awards. \nModerated by Martyn Walsh from the Inspiral Carpets and Creative Industries Guru in Residence at the Business & IP Centre Manchester \nMade In Manchester is a new series of panel events discussing the business aspects of the creative industries in the city.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/made-manchester-funny-business-make-comedy-industry/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Performance,Readings,Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171228T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T074132
CREATED:20171201T115907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171201T115907Z
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SUMMARY:The Crimson Pioneers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the premiere of new sci-fi adventure The Crimson Pioneers made by the Manchester Indie Film Makers Group\, based at Central Library. \nSynopsis: The first generation of ‘Crimson Pioneers’ have started to make Mars their new home. When all seems to be going to plan the unexpected happens and throws everything into chaos. \nDoors: 6pm
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/the-crimson-pioneers/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171219T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T074132
CREATED:20171130T135707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171214T141632Z
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SUMMARY:A Dinner Engagement - Manchester Opera Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Manchester Opera Ensemble return to Central Library on 19th and 20th December to present a new production of British composer Lennox Berkeley’s farce\, A Dinner Engagement. Set in a Greater Manchester family home during the run up to Christmas dinner this production promises beautiful sounds\, sights\, smells and of course\, a pinch of disaster. The production is directed by ALRA trained actor Charlotte Broadbent and directed by Ewan Gilford\, currently working on the music staff at Northern Ballet. \nTickets \n\nYellow £15 – A yellow ticket affords you one of the best seats in the house\, with close up views of the performers and a front row seat to watch the mayhem unfold\nGreen £12 – Our green tickets affords you a seat with an excellent view of the action\, but slightly further back from the action.\nPink £9 – Our pink tickets sometimes offer a restricted view\, but with the theatre in the round\, you certainly won’t miss out on the immersive experience that the theatre offers.\n\n  \nIMPORTANT:  \nEvent starts at 6.30pm prompt. Doors close at 6.25pm
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/dinner-engagement-manchester-opera-ensemble/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171214T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171214T194500
DTSTAMP:20260409T074132
CREATED:20171205T102447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171205T102447Z
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SUMMARY:Project M and Introduction X Launch
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate the launch of Introduction X\, The Poetry Business New Poets anthology. \nIntroduction X is a gathering of outstanding poets at an early stage in their writing careers. Apart from this ‘newness’\, and talent\, and what W S Graham would call ‘the rarer gift of application’\, what these writers happen to have in common is that at some point The Poetry Business has been fortunate enough to encounter them – either through residential courses\, The New Poets Prize\, or workshops and mentoring schemes\, such as The Writing Squad. \nReaders will include Northern Writers Award Winner Jasmine Simms\, Now Then’s Word LIfe Editor Elizabeth Gibson\, Foyles Young Poet of the Year Fielding Ronshaugen\, and Gregory Kearns who was Highly Commended in this year’s Poetry Business New Poet Awards. \nProject M is a workshop of writers aged 17-21 run by The Writing Squad and Manchester Literature Festival. Over the last year they have been meeting monthly with Squad writers James Varney and Lenni Sanders. They will share some of their work as a curtain raiser to the Introduction X anthology.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/project-m-introduction-x-launch/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Readings
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