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Articles by Emma Bearman

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An abnormally nosy bird who likes to stick her beak into the places most others cant be bothered to. Her feathers are ruffled by people who lament 'there's nothing to do' She gets her wings in a flap in excitement at discovering the new, novel, imaginative, quirky, underground, innovative, collaborative She fluffs up with pride when witnessing great ideas come to life, and seeing a merry throng at the events she puts on

Keeping it reel to reel
September 17, 2011 – 10:45 pm | 14 Comments
Keeping it reel to reel

Guest blogger Maria Spadafora makes a very valid case against the omission of tape cassette from the OED (or is it cassette tape?)

Autumn Picks
September 17, 2011 – 10:36 pm | No Comment
Autumn Picks

Alan Lane shares his Autumnal picks

Rachel Goodyear – Blogger Preview at YSP
September 17, 2011 – 10:20 pm | One Comment
Rachel Goodyear – Blogger Preview at YSP

We know how you love a chance to meet the artist. We’re returning to Yorkshire Sculpture Park to hear from Rachel Goodyear prior to the opening of her new exhibition. 1st October.

Researchers’ Night
September 17, 2011 – 7:50 pm | No Comment
Researchers’ Night

Jacqui Pybus extols the wonders of the first ever Researchers Night. University of Huddersfield 23rd September. Get your boffin on!

High above the Street
September 15, 2011 – 11:41 pm | One Comment
High above the Street

October 6th sees High above the Street open for four days of unique partying. Fusing fashion, fun, food, fussball and Fred Perry table tennis.

Potted Potter, Carriageworks, Leeds
September 13, 2011 – 9:28 am | No Comment
Potted Potter, Carriageworks, Leeds

The Edmunds critique Potted Potter at the Carriageworks Leeds. Check it out as it tours around the UK

Looking for Lantern Lane
September 10, 2011 – 11:09 am | No Comment
Looking for Lantern Lane

Lantern Lane is an old pathway that runs across Armley Park, new MillSpace artist in resident Carol Stevens needs volunteers to rewalk and rediscover the lane. 24th September at dawn

British Science Festival: Exploring New Worlds
September 9, 2011 – 7:50 am | No Comment
British Science Festival: Exploring New Worlds

Exploring New Worlds: British Science Festival Bradford 10th-15th September

Saltaire Arts Trail
September 9, 2011 – 7:41 am | No Comment
Saltaire Arts Trail

Another date for your diary: Saltaire Arts Trail Makers Fair at Victorial Hall, Saltaire 10th September

Terry O’Neill at Leeds Gallery
September 9, 2011 – 7:38 am | 3 Comments
Terry O’Neill at Leeds Gallery

Legendary photographer Terry O’Neill is the first exhibition at exciting new venture Leeds Gallery. Even if you don’t know who he is yet, you’ll recognise his subjects…

Cattle Grid
September 8, 2011 – 8:37 am | 6 Comments
Cattle Grid

We took a group of 15 hungry bloggers to recently opened Cattlegrid and it was carne age

Art Thursdays
September 8, 2011 – 7:46 am | 59 Comments
Art Thursdays

Ben Myers, author of ‘Richard’ is the ‘Donald Trump of Time’ Here’s what he does on his Thursdays to compost…

Ramadan Review, from my Twitter Feed
September 5, 2011 – 11:26 pm | 6 Comments
Ramadan Review, from my Twitter Feed

Irna Qureshi reflects upon her first Ramadan on Twitter

Mark Kermode at The Hyde Park Picture House
September 5, 2011 – 10:18 pm | No Comment
Mark Kermode at The Hyde Park Picture House

Jamie McHale looks forward to the opinionated Dr Mark Kermode visiting Leeds to give his take on the future of big budget cinema. 3rd October. Get tickets whilst you can

Darcie’s blog: Edinburgh Fringe Festival
September 5, 2011 – 9:38 pm | One Comment
Darcie’s blog: Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Darcie Edmunds walked miles and miles in the rain to bring this blog to you from Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Cary’s blog: Edinburgh Fringe Festival
September 3, 2011 – 10:35 pm | No Comment
Cary’s blog: Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Carys Custard goes to 17 shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and is our youngest ever blogger aged 4 1/2

The Price of Everything
September 2, 2011 – 9:45 pm | 4 Comments
The Price of Everything

The Price of Everything comes to Leeds on the 15th & 16th September. Daniel Bye and Dick Bonham interview each other. Would you value winning a pair of tickets?

Kaisers at Kirkstall Abbey
September 2, 2011 – 4:08 pm | 30 Comments
Kaisers at Kirkstall Abbey

Want to win tickets to see Kaiser Chiefs at Kirkstall Abbey 11th September? Read on then!

What’s on this weekend?
September 2, 2011 – 9:18 am | One Comment
What’s on this weekend?

Tell us in the comments box below. Include the following info: where, what, when, who is it for, why bother. Keep it snappy! Include a URL. It’ll not publish immediately as hyperlinks mean we need …

Harry’s blog: Edinburgh Fringe Festival
September 1, 2011 – 9:27 pm | No Comment
Harry’s blog: Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Young culture vulture blogger Harry rates his top sixteen shows from The Edinburgh Fringe Festival. What stamina! What a holiday.

Cattle Grid: Saddle Up Podnas
August 30, 2011 – 8:24 pm | One Comment
Cattle Grid: Saddle Up Podnas

There’s a new place to chomp on steak in town. We’re going to go and chew the cud 6th September. You coming?

La Bottega Milanese comes into The Light
August 28, 2011 – 11:29 pm | No Comment
La Bottega Milanese comes into The Light

Alex Galantino keeps his cool pre opening as a gobby crowd of culture vultures descend upon the new Bottega Milanese in The Light

No Appointment Required
August 28, 2011 – 8:57 pm | No Comment
No Appointment Required

Every last Friday of the month we’d like to welcome you to our office for a chinwag. Bring your own whatever you like to drink!
6pm to 8pm Munro House, Duke Street, Leeds, LS9 8AG

Magnetic Wall
August 28, 2011 – 6:53 pm | No Comment
Magnetic Wall

We’ve swooped into a new nest. Want us to spread the seeds about something you are involved in on our magnetic black board wall?

September’s Banner is a Project Photo Doodle
August 19, 2011 – 8:51 am | One Comment
September’s Banner is a Project Photo Doodle

We want you to help create our September Banner…along with Phil Wall of Project Photo Doodle

The Sociality network: Leeds Digital Festival’s Sociality
August 18, 2011 – 7:11 am | 2 Comments
The Sociality network: Leeds Digital Festival’s Sociality

Guest blogger Peer Lawther reports back from the very well attended Sociality hosted at The Adelphi by Leeds Digital Festival