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Not your average Paper Round
July 13, 2010 – 2:19 pm | 3 Comments
Not your average Paper Round

Now this is the kind of paper round we may have got up early to do! This lovely, tactile project originating from Berlin is coming to Manchester…fancy get involved in creating content?

Life’s a picnic
February 1, 2010 – 8:55 pm | No Comment
Life’s a picnic

Take your chic picnic along to the Art Market in Merrion market and mix with those friendly artists Conway & Young. 3rd February 12.30pm – 2pm

Short Shorts – Calls for submission
November 16, 2009 – 6:31 pm | One Comment
Short Shorts – Calls for submission

Opportunities to show your work in Leeds City Centre as part of a new initiative ‘Art in Unusual Spaces’

Light up your life…
October 25, 2009 – 8:12 pm | One Comment
Light up your life…

Now in its fifth year, the Illuminating York art festival returns with a breathtaking collection of light and sound installations that will transform the fair city of York after dark until 1st November.

MediaFest 09
September 29, 2009 – 2:23 pm | No Comment
MediaFest 09

This culture vulture is definately planning to attend this conference on 15th October, which will be exploring women in the media.

Leeds Artists Conway + Young invite you to be their guide
September 6, 2009 – 8:46 pm | No Comment
Leeds Artists Conway + Young invite you to be their guide

My favourite walk usually involves a glass of something rewarding at the end, something a wee bit stronger than the tea on offer here! Leeds based artists, Conway and Young, ask you to share your favourite walks with them.

By Land Air and Sea, but Still Home for Tea
August 17, 2009 – 11:07 am | No Comment
By Land Air and Sea, but Still Home for Tea

Katie from Leeds Grub tells us about her crazy round the world, gastronomic backpacking charity event!

Fancy a tour around Tower Works?
August 11, 2009 – 8:35 am | One Comment
Fancy a tour around Tower Works?

Tower Works Tours with artist collective Black Dogs 22nd August and 5th September. Amazing building – be there or be disappointed as this is a last chance opportunity!

Opportunities at Temple Works, Leeds
July 24, 2009 – 10:09 am | 11 Comments
Opportunities at Temple Works, Leeds

Opportunities for artists in this new cultural venue. Come to first of ‘getting to know you’ events on 12th August. RSVP essential. Limited group size

Moleskine Poem
July 21, 2009 – 10:22 pm | No Comment
Moleskine Poem

Here is the first flickr upload of our travelling moleskine project.
This book is themed Misunderstandings

Octopus – Leeds MA Show
June 30, 2009 – 11:34 pm | No Comment
Octopus – Leeds MA Show

Octopus, Leeds University MA and MFA final show, is previewing on 3rd July and running til 9th July giving you the chance to check out all the talent

Show ‘em who the DADI is!
June 30, 2009 – 8:38 pm | No Comment
Show ‘em who the DADI is!

Do you rock the digital industries world and deserve some recognition? Why not enter the DADI awards for your chance to shine! Deadline for entries 10th July. The ‘Drum’ Roll announcing winners 19th November at glittering awards ceremony

1,2,3 HEAVE!
June 30, 2009 – 10:42 am | No Comment
1,2,3 HEAVE!

Always fancied joining a boating club but not sure your sea legs would stand up to it? Well now you can thanks to The Yorkshire On-Land Boating Club as their boat will not be leaving terra firma!

Back to the Future
May 26, 2009 – 8:02 pm | No Comment
Back to the Future

One lucky reader can take a friend/colleague to this for free. How is technology shaping our every day lives? Can it help us to be more innovative, make social change for the good? Market creatively? Forge authentic relationships? Find out more 29th -30th June, York at Shift Happens

British Sandwich Week
May 15, 2009 – 8:26 am | One Comment
British Sandwich Week

Foodie culture vulture Katie from Leeds Grub gives us the lowdown on the best cultural sarnies in Leeds in celebration of British Sandwich Week!

Leeds Met Gallery & Studio Theatre to close?
May 6, 2009 – 10:25 pm | No Comment
Leeds Met Gallery & Studio Theatre to close?

The Gallery & Studio Theatre at Leeds Met University is to be closed by the end of 2009 – please support their campaign to stay open

What’s in the creative cupboard of the future?
April 29, 2009 – 7:01 pm | No Comment

Over 90 cultural organisations come together to show off their talent for young people Thursday 30th April. Leeds one of only ten cities in the UK to enjoy pathfinder status

Win: Tickets to enjoy good food, drink, company and inspirational authors
April 28, 2009 – 9:46 pm | No Comment
Win: Tickets to enjoy good food, drink, company and inspirational authors

Champagne lunch? That got your attention. We are shameless! Win a pair of tickets to hear 2 inspirational authors over a leisurely lunch. Closing date 28th May

Tinker, tailor, techie, gardener?
April 27, 2009 – 7:32 pm | 2 Comments
Tinker, tailor, techie, gardener?

Fancy hacking a teddy bear and making it’s eyes glow?

Animalism Breakfast with the Artists
April 27, 2009 – 7:22 pm | No Comment
Animalism Breakfast with the Artists

Friday 8 May 10.30am,
Cubby Broccoli Cinema, National Media Museum, Bradford
As well as being the the perfect excuse to slope into work slightly later than usual, this event is also a great chance to mingle with …

Easter supplement
April 9, 2009 – 11:03 am | No Comment
Easter supplement

Our easter supplement has hatched to ensure you have some easter fun with your chicklets and a chance to tickets to a very special circus

All Aboard The 11am Nostalgia Trip
March 28, 2009 – 12:34 pm | No Comment
All Aboard The 11am Nostalgia Trip

Keep the kids entertained this easter and get down to the Leeds Young People’s Film Festival

Surprise! Pop-Up Books – Leeds College of Art
March 26, 2009 – 2:50 pm | No Comment
Surprise! Pop-Up Books – Leeds College of Art

You may be surprised to learn that, should the fancy take you, you could pop in to see pop-ups in your lunch hour…

Festival of Reading and Writing
March 26, 2009 – 2:37 pm | No Comment
Festival of Reading and Writing

Who needs to borrow books when you can borrow people and listen to their stories at this library!

City Inn – coming to Leeds this summer… fancy visiting their room with a view right now?
March 26, 2009 – 2:31 pm | No Comment
City Inn – coming to Leeds this summer… fancy visiting their room with a view right now?

Get your head in the clouds and hear your knees knocking with this fantastic hard hat tour of City Inn Hotel

Special Easter egg hunt for grown ups…Why should little kids have all the chocolatey fun?
March 26, 2009 – 2:00 pm | No Comment
Special Easter egg hunt for grown ups…Why should little kids have all the chocolatey fun?

Join us for a very special easter egg hunt just for the grown ups