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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180519T120000
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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:20260409T091052
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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:20260409T091052
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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
DTSTAMP:20260409T091052
CREATED:20180328T100914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180328T100914Z
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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:20260409T091052
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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:20260409T091052
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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:20260409T091052
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:20260409T091052
CREATED:20180222T164723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T173932Z
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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:20260409T091052
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:20260409T091052
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180228T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091052
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:20260409T091052
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:20260409T091052
CREATED:20171214T190704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171214T192807Z
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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:20260409T091052
CREATED:20180118T163845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180118T163845Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180124T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091052
CREATED:20171222T133655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171222T133655Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171228T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091052
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:20260409T091052
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:20260409T091052
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171211T182000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091052
CREATED:20171122T142307Z
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SUMMARY:Black Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Join our friends Grimm up North\, as they present the classic 1974 christmas slasher movie\, Black Christmas! \nIt’s time for the Christmas break\, and the sorority sisters make plans for the holiday\, but the strange anonymous phone calls are beginning to put them on edge. When Clare disappears\, they contact the police\, who don’t express much concern. Meanwhile Jess is planning to get an abortion\, but boyfriend Peter is very much against it. The police finally begin to get concerned when a 13-year-old girl is found dead in the park. They set up a wiretap to the sorority house\, but is it too late? \nGrimm Up North have partnered with 101 Films to bring you this very special screening\, celebrating the recent Blu-ray re-mastered release (first time in the UK!) of this classic shocker starring Olivia Hussey\, Keir Dullea\, John Saxon and Margot Kidder. \nComplimentary mince pies will be on offer throughout the evening and attendees will also be in with a chance of winning a brand new copy of the film on blu-ray\, just by showing up for the screening. There will also be some bargain christmas stocking fillers\, Grimmfest t-shirts\, posters & horror DVDs available to buy at knock down prices. \nStrictly 18+ years only \nDoors: 5.50pm \nFilm starts: 6.20pm (prompt)
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/black-christmas/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171209T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171209T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091052
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SUMMARY:Seeing Daylight – a film portrait of Dorothy Bohm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special preview screening of ‘Seeing Daylight’\, a film portrait of Dorothy Bohm\, one of Britain’s finest street photographers. With contributions from friends and family\, and reflections from Dorothy as – still active at 92 – she looks back at her most important images and revisits the places where it all started. Produced by Unity House\, this 45 minute film is followed by a 30 minute Q&A with Monica Bohm-Duchen (Dorothy’s daughter) and producer/director Richard Shaw. \nRaised in Königsberg (present-day Kaliningrad) in 1924\, Dorothy came of age in the shadow of Nazism. Climbing on board the last train escaping invading forces\, Dorothy’s beloved father gave her the only thing he had with him – his Leica camera – with the parting words: ‘You might be able to use this’. Dorothy would not see her family again for another two decades. In that time\, she would study photography in Manchester\, England and go on to capture a world recovering from war in a series of astounding exhibitions and books. Influenced by close friend André Kertész\, Dorothy began to experiment with Polaroids in the 1980s\, as the world of colour photography opened up new possibilities.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/seeing-daylight-film-portrait-dorothy-bohm/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171206T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091052
CREATED:20171115T124315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171120T094232Z
UID:1219-1512581400-1512588600@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:World War I's Hidden Voices - Exhibition Launch
DESCRIPTION:India\, Africa\, the West Indies and recruitment through culture explored in two parallel exhibitions telling the story of World War 1 via the British colonial experience. Southern Voices exhibition\, From the Shadows of War and Empire\, tells the story from the colonies’ point of view\, whilst Kooj Chuhan’s video installation\, The Poppy Retake\, explores coercion in to war. \nThis special event to mark the launch of the exhibition includes speakers Ahmed El-Hassan (Southern Voices) and Colette Williams (Mbari)\, plus live performance from Jaydev Mistry (music)\, Rani Moorthy (dramatised readings) and Kooj Chuhan (VJ projection). \nFind out more about the exhibition here
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/world-war-hidden-voices-exhibition-launch/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171204T181500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171204T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091052
CREATED:20171103T153037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171103T153614Z
UID:1149-1512411300-1512415800@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Library Lounge presents Paul Hanley in conversation
DESCRIPTION:Paul Hanley was the drummer in Manchester legends The Fall from 1980-85 and now plays with Brix & The Extricated. He’s currently completing his English degree with the Open University and occasionally writes for Louder Than War. \nThis Library Lounge event will be an exploration of Paul’s love of music\, books and libraries and the influence they have all played in his life. \nTickets to this event are free\, but a donation will be encouraged on the night in support of the Central Library Development Trust\, the charity which supports the work of Central Library. \nAbout Library Lounge \nLibrary Lounge is a new series of relaxed ‘in conversation’ events featuring interesting and engaging guests hosted at Manchester Central Library. \nParticipants receive no fee for taking part – and any funds raised\, through either ticket sales or donations on the night\, go directly to Manchester Central Library Development Trust (registered charity no. 1150161). \nThe Development Trust supports the work of Central Library across a wide range of areas. This includes allowing it to stay open for longer and more often for activities\, including special Sunday Fundays for families. \nIt also helps to fund special events\, exhibitions\, festivals\, education projects and community programmes.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/library-lounge-presents-paul-hanley-conversation/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171202T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091052
CREATED:20170815T104144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170926T092006Z
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SUMMARY:Lip Service presents Thrills and Quills!
DESCRIPTION:LipService theatre take a comic look at Jane Austen’s letters\, examine the vagaries of the Georgian postal system and wonder what witty words Jane could have conjured up with a Twitter account.We examine the world of communication from quill pen to SnapChat. \nWith extracts from Jane Austen’s novels\, letters to family members and wickedly funny observations on her neighbours\, we look at the vivid account Jane conjures of everyday life. \n“LipService\, Britain’s favourite literary lunatics” The Guardian
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/lip-service-presents-thrills-quills/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171128T181500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171128T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091052
CREATED:20171102T120906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171127T101515Z
UID:1141-1511892900-1511897400@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Library Lounge presents Danny Brocklehurst in conversation
DESCRIPTION:Library Lounge is delighted to announce an evening of conversation and questions with BAFTA winning screenwriter Danny Brocklehurst. \nDanny’s TV credits include In The Dark\, Ordinary Lies\, The Accused\, Exile\, Talk To Me\, Shameless\, The Driver and Clocking Off. \nHe also co-wrote the recent SKY One international hit show The Five – based on the work of  best-selling American crime writer Harlan Coben. Prior to becoming a professional screenwriter Danny\, who is also an International Emmy winner\, worked as a freelance journalist for a range of regional and national publications including The Guardian\, The Big Issue\, The Manchester Evening News and City Life. \nTickets to this event are free – but donations will be encouraged on the night in support of Manchester Central Library Development Trust\, the charity which supports the work of Central Library. \n  \nAbout Library Lounge \nLibrary Lounge is a new series of relaxed ‘in conversation’ events featuring interesting and engaging guests hosted at Manchester Central Library. \nParticipants receive no fee for taking part – and any funds raised\, through either ticket sales or donations on the night\, go directly to Manchester Central Library Development Trust (registered charity no. 1150161). \nThe Development Trust supports the work of Central Library across a wide range of areas. This includes allowing it to stay open for longer and more often for activities\, including special Sunday Fundays for families. \nIt also helps to fund special events\, exhibitions\, festivals\, education projects and community programmes.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/library-lounge-presents-danny-brocklehurst-conversation/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171127T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091052
CREATED:20171101T193856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171107T113424Z
UID:1134-1511809200-1511814600@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Longplayer Conversation: David Attenborough and Chris Watson
DESCRIPTION:A LIVE SCREENING FROM THE BRITISH LIBRARY \nAn evening of extraordinary sounds and discussion \nThe 2017 Longplayer Conversation brings together long time collaborators\, sound recordist Chris Watson and naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough. Join us for what promises to be a fascinating conversation informed by their shared interests and experiences as sound recordists in the natural world. \nChris Watson began his career in sound in the late 1970s as a musician and since the ‘90s has been one of the foremost sound recordists of wildlife and natural phenomena. A collaborator on natural history broadcasts with Sir David for over two decades\, Chris continues to travel the world as a freelance recordist whilst also producing albums. \nDavid Attenborough’s first work in natural history broadcasting drew him into the world of sound recording and pioneering work with the earliest portable tape recorders on location. David recorded the wildlife and local music for his documentaries\, recordings which are now stored for posterity in the British Library Sound Archive. Today\, Sir David is one of the world’s most recognised advocates for the protection of our environments now and for the future.\nLongplayer was composed by Jem Finer\, and originally commissioned by Artangel. Now in the care of the Longplayer Trust\, it can be heard in the lighthouse at Trinity Buoy Wharf\, London\, as well as other listening posts around the world\, globally via a live internet stream\, through an iOS app and occasional live performances. The annual Longplayer Conversations are a way of celebrating the vision behind Longplayer’s long term aspirations\, by inviting friends to bring their personal experiences and expertise to bear on the theme of long time. \nPart of a Season of Sound\, celebrating the Library’s sound archive. Audio installation supplied by Bowers & Wilkins. \nThis is a free event but booking is advised.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/longplayer-conversation-chris-watson-david-attenborough/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171116T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091052
CREATED:20171023T143933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171103T133735Z
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SUMMARY:Gordon Brown: A Life in Politics
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out \nThe former Prime Minister\, Gordon Brown\, will talk about a remarkable 40 years on the political frontline. Join us for this landmark event to celebrate the release of his forthcoming memoir\, My Life\, Our Times\, which reflects candidly on an extraordinary career; from New Labour’s 1997 landslide electoral victory\, to the 2008 global financial crisis and the historic 2014 Scottish and 2016 European referendums. \nGordon will be signing copies of My Life\, Our Times after the event. \nThis is a free event\, but tickets must be booked from the link below. Only ticket holders will be allowed access to the talk. \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/gordon-brown-life-politics/
LOCATION:Performance Space
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171115T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091052
CREATED:20171004T082918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171004T082918Z
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SUMMARY:Jennifer Egan
DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed American author Jennifer Egan makes a rare UK visit to talk about her forthcoming novel\, Manhattan Beach – her first foray into historical fiction. Set during the Depression and then the war\, it tells the story of Anna Kerrigan\, a navy diver making her own way at a transformative time for women; in a Brooklyn populated by sailors and gangsters\, tragic starlets and mysterious tycoons. Kirkus Reviews called it ‘haunting…Realistically detailed\, poetically charged\, and utterly satisfying: apparently there’s nothing Egan can’t do.’ \nJennifer’s previous novels include A Visit From the Goon Squad (winner of the Pulitzer Prize\, The National Book Critics Circle Award and the LA Times Book Prize)\, the Invisible Circus and The Keep. Her short stories have been published in The New Yorker\, Harper’s\, Granta and McSweeney’s\, and her journalism regularly appears in The New York Times Magazine. Hosted by Katie Popperwell. \nThis event is part of Manchester Literature Festival 2017 \nBook on 0843 208 0500 or
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/jennifer-egan/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Writing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171109T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091052
CREATED:20171025T085930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171025T085930Z
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SUMMARY:Homeless Film Festival Screening - Mr Stink
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of the film Mr Stink. The film is presented by the Homeless Film Festival which is a registered charity and the world’s biggest festival dedicated to using film screenings\, special events and film making workshops as a way of highlighting and tackling homeless issues. \nFree – to book email homelessfilmfestival@gmail.com
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/homeless-film-festival-screening-mr-stink/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171104T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091052
CREATED:20171020T111244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171020T111244Z
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SUMMARY:War Memories
DESCRIPTION:With the endorsement of WarGen\, Manchester Central Library together with one of its volunteer groups\, the Manchester Indie Film Makers Group (MIFMG)\, are presenting a single performance of War Memories\, a production written by the MIFMG using film and written material from the published WarGen pages on the internet. WarGen is currently uploading film and transcriptions of the experiences of both veterans and civilians during World War 2. \nThis performance is timed to be close to this year’s Armistice Day\, just one week later\, and will be in remembrance of all who lived and showed such bravery during the First and Second World Wars. \nThe performance will consist of film projection and live acting for approximately one hour\, followed by a cream tea and an opportunity to meet others at the event. Young people will produce short content for social media during the event\, interacting with veterans and their friends and families. \nAll are welcome\, please book your place by phoning Ruth Jacobson on 0161 234 1981 or email r.jacobson@manchester.gov.uk
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/war-memories/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171101T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171101T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T091052
CREATED:20171023T085541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171023T085541Z
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SUMMARY:WORD CENTRAL open mic poetry & spoken word
DESCRIPTION:WORD CENTRAL is back on Wednesday 1st November at Central Library. \n6pm – 8pm [doors open 5.30pm]\, free entry \nThis month’s special guest is poet Mark Mace Smith\nGlastonbury Festival Poetry Slam Winner 2008\, BBC MediaCity Poet in Residence 2011-2015\, and author of A Fruit Filled with Bitter Ashes. \nAll open mic slots are already filled\, but if you want to book a place on the reserve list email mail@flapjackpress.co.uk [NB Open mic slots are 4 minutes maximum] \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/word-central-open-mic-poetry-spoken-word/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Readings
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