A selection of events to be held at Slack Space between October and December 2011.
Check our blog for up to date event listings: theslackdiaries.tumblr.com
Sat 1st Oct 2pm - 5pm
Argentine Tango Workshop
A great opportunity to sample the delights of the Argentine Tango with this free taster session
Wed 5th Oct 11am - 1pm
Adults craft club with local artist Paula MacGregor
Simple Gifts to Make and Share
EXHIBITION:
Wed 5th Oct – Sat 22nd Oct
One Drop
A BLACK HISTORY MONTH exhibition exploring identity
Wed 5th Oct 7.30pm
One Drop launch party
A special preview event to launch the Slack Space BLACK HISTORY MONTH program. Invitation only. E mail lawrence501@hotmail.com for an invite
OCTOBER MINI FEST 6TH – 8TH October
Thur 6th Oct 7.30pm
Black beat
An evening of African art and music curated by Courtney Mallick as part of BLACK HISTORY MONTH Colchester.
Fri 7th Oct 7.30pm – 10.00pm
Caribbean Fusion
The Saana Jay Dance Company will delight and entertain with a Caribbean Fusion Dance Hall performance and workshop - includes audience participation! Part of BLACK HISTORY MONTH Colchester
Sat 8th Oct 2pm – 4pm
Slack Folk
Free and accessible afternoon folk club. Featuring The Medlars, Gwendal Moele, Azucar and Motet
Sat 8th Oct 7.00pm
Salsa Party
An introduction to Salsa with a qualified Salsa dance instructor and 3 local Salsa Dance Groups. Part of BLACK HISTORY MONTH Colchester
EXHIBITION:
Wed 12th Oct – Sat 15th Oct
Uganda or UK?
Uganda or UK? extends the One Drop BLACK HISTORY MONTH exhibition and contains a display of photographs and objects for hands-on interaction to appeal to parents and children, ages 6 to 14. A facilitator will be on-hand to provide guidance
Mon 17th Oct 6pm - 9pm
Cicely’s Cakes
A demonstration of preparing, cooking and eating delicious Caribbean Food. Come and watch it being prepared and then stay for a tasting! Part of BLACK HISTORY MONTH Colchester
Wed 19th Oct 7pm – 9pm
RSA Colchester meeting
Invitation only. Please e mail gladys.jones@virgin.net for an invite
Thurs 20th Oct 6.30pm – 8pm
Recorder Orchestra
For further details about the orchestra contact Carla Browncarla.brown303@btinternet.com
Fri 21st Oct 7.30pm – 9pm
Black History Month committee event
A gathering for BLACK HISTORY MONTH committee and guests. Music and refreshments with a semi-private viewing of the One Drop exhibition with presentation. Invitation only. E mail lawrence501@hotmail.com for an invite
Sat 22nd Oct – Sat 29th Oct
Free kids craft table
Unsupervised craft table with wide range of art and craft materials. Available throughout opening hours.
Sat 22nd Oct 7.30pm
One Drop wrap party
A presentation on the One Drop exhibition, explaining the importance of this year’s BLACK HISTORY MONTH ‘identify’ theme. A further presentation by Nardia Foster, author of ‘Out of Slavery, the history of Black British Caribbean people in the United Kingdom’. Includes refreshments and Caribbean buffet. Invitation only. E maillawrence501@hotmail.com for an invite
EXHIBITION:
Wed 26th Oct – Sat 12th Nov
Open 4
The forth Slack Space open show features work from local artists entered through our open submissions procedure
Sat 29th Oct 11am - 2pm
Life Masks – Venetian mask workshop with artist Rachel Brown
Come along and make a mask that is unique to your face
This event is suitable for adults and children over 8 years.
Booking essential. Please contact Rachel Brown barbwirerose@btinternet.com
Sat 29th October 2pm – 4pm
Slack Jazz
Bring an instrument and join in or just come and listen to the music!
Wed 2nd Nov 11am - 1pm
Adults craft club with local artist Paula MacGregor
Holly and Ivy Wreaths
NOVEMBER MINI FEST 3RD – 5TH November
Thur 3rd Nov 7.30pm
TBC
Fri 4th Nov 7.30pm
TBC
Sat 5th Nov 7.30pm
Later at Slack Space 3
Band night. 3 PA’s Non-stop music!
Sun 13th Nov 3pm – 5pm
Wivenhoe Pantomime preview
Open rehearsal. All welcome!
EXHIBITION:
Wed 16th Nov – Sat 3rd Dec
Graphic illustration and typography
An open show featuring works of graphic illustration and typography
Wed 16th Nov 7pm – 9pm
RSA Colchester meeting
Invitation only. Please e mail gladys.jones@virgin.net for an invite
Thurs 17th Nov 6.30pm – 8pm
Recorder Orchestra
For further details about the orchestra contact Carla Browncarla.brown303@btinternet.com
Sat 19th Nov 2pm – 5pm
Teenage Kicks 2
An afternoon of entertainment from teenage bands and musicians
Sat 26th Nov 2pm – 4pm
Slack Jazz
Bring an instrument and join in or just come and listen to the music!
DECEMBER MINI FEST 1st – 4th December
Thur 1st Dec 7.30pm
Singing concert
A night of harmony from Souterrain and special guests
Fri 2nd Dec 7.30pm
The Mixing Bowl 3
A night of eclectic sounds. Powered by EMS
Sat 3rd Dec 2pm – 3pm
New Music Against the Grain
Master class for writing for 5-string violin and 5 string electric violin
Sat 3rd Dec 7.30pm – 10pm
New Music Against the Grain
New electronic music of National significance. Taped and live performances featuring Stuart Russell, Midnight Llama and special guests
Sun 4th Dec 7pm
Art auction
Another of Slack Space’s fund raising art auctions. Please come along and support if you can. Bar, refreshment and live music
EXHIBITION:
Wed 7th Dec – Sat 24th Dec
TBC
Wed 7th Dec 11am - 1pm
Adults craft club with local artist Paula MacGregor
Simple Decorations
Sat 17th Dec – Sat 31st Dec
Free kids craft table
Unsupervised craft table with wide range of art and craft materials. Available throughout opening hours
Wed 21ST Dec 7pm – 9pm
RSA Colchester meeting
Invitation only. Please e mail gladys.jones@virgin.net for an invite
CLOSED
25TH Dec – 3rd Jan
SLACK SPACE WEEKLY EVENTS
Piano Friday
Every Friday the Slack Space piano is out for anyone to have a play or practice.
11am – 6pm
All events are free accessible and held at Slack Space, St James House, Queen Street, Colchester CO1 2PQ. We are open Wednesday to Saturday 11am – 6pm
SLACK SPACE @ VICTORIA PLACE
Slack Space is very pleased to be taking on a brand new property. Come and check us out for a limited range of dates over the Winter!
Thur 27th Oct 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Souterrain
Accessible singing group run by Angela Dennis, Natural Voice Practitioner
Thur 10th Nov 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Souterrain
Accessible singing group run by Angela Dennis, Natural Voice Practitioner
Sat 12th Nov 2pm – 4pm
Slack Folk
Free and accessible afternoon folk club. Featuring The Medlars, Triangle, Tilly Roberts, Phil Lyons and The Larks
Sat 12th Nov 6pm – 10pm
Opening party!
Come and help us wet the baby’s head at Slack Space’s fantastic new property. Music and refreshments
Thur 24th Nov 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Souterrain
Accessible singing group run by Angela Dennis, Natural Voice Practitioner
Thur 8th Dec 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Souterrain
Accessible singing group run by Angela Dennis, Natural Voice Practitioner
Sat 10th Dec 2pm – 4pm
Slack Folk
Free and accessible afternoon folk club. Featuring The Medlars and special guests
All events are free accessible and held at Slack Space @ Victoria Place, Victoria Place, Eld Lane, Colchester CO1 1LR. Opening hours vary
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