LISTINGS - 14TH JULY

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Buzz of the Modern Bee

Written Poetry Exhibition
Modern Words for Modern Minds
Poet Gerard Jenkins-Omar entertains the walls at the Urbis Cafe in an exhibition that looks at the soul of a Noughties Manchester
10am-6pm
Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG,

Dust- A photographic project by AJ Wilkinson & Marc Provins

Contemporary photography
Photography simplifies the chaos
AJ Wilkinson & Marc Provins are hunter gatherers. Observing the accidentally arranged, attempting to explore the interconnectedness of all things
10am-6pm
Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG,

Eve Bennett, Head Full of Magic

Ceramics exhibition
Spot the Mouse. Win original artwork
The 3rd winner of Manchester Craft & Design Centre's Graduate Exhibition Award, Eve Bennett makes whimsical, delicately glazed ceramics based on personal memories and stories.
Mon to Sat; 10am till 5.30pm
Manchester Craft & Design Centre, 17 Oak Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 5JD

The Miraculous Emporium Of Amazing Altered Books

Altered Books / Artists Books / Mixed Media / Craft
Altered Books By Various Artists
Woodend Artists' group show of fantastically altered books, kinetic sculptures and other ephemera. Sure to appeal to any art or book lover!
Tues-Fri: 10am-12.30pm, 1pm-5pm, Thur 1pm-7.30pm, Sat 9am-12.30pm, 1pm-4pm
Central Art Gallery, Old Street, Ashton Under Lyne, OL6 7SG,

Woodend Artists' Showcase

Illustration, Printmaking, Textiles and more
Group Show In Media
A fantastic group show of painting, printmaking, ceramics, photography & sculpture launches Salford's newest gallery with something for everyone.
Mon-Wed:10am-4pm, Thur, Fri 10am-9pm, Sat 9am-12.30pm, 1pm-4pm
Angel Urban Gallery, The Angel Centre, St. Philips Place, Salford, M3 6FA,

Re Use: Objects of Virtue

Art Exhibition
Discarded objects or vintage things
This exhibition at Nexus Art Cafe is based on objects that have had a previous life. Here is an exploration and re-interpretation, making new from old.
10am-7pm
Nexus Art Cafe, Dale Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M1 1JW
Free

Mad About Manchester Artists

Fresh talent from the UK's most vibrant city
Heighten your visual senses
An all inclusive exhibition of emerging local artists. Paints, prints, photos ... drawings, sculpture, jewellery ... a little something for all eyes.
12-8pm
The Kiosks (1st Floor) @ The Great Northern, Deansgate,

Venn.tv- '60' premiere

Short film comedy/spoof
"60 seconds and counting"
The first of this year's Venn.tv productions premieres, making fun of a popular show and bad pronunciation
12pm onwards

The Manchester Art Crawl

Visual Arts , Performance , Music
Explore Manchester's art scene
'Crawl' from 1 venue to the next, experience a wide array of visual art; hear poetry, music, performance art on the way. Collect a map at The Triangle
12pm - 6 pm (Opening Night 5.30pm 9th July)
The Triangle Shopping Centre Exchange Square Manchester M4 3TR
Free
Email - crawlart@gmail.com / Facebook Group - Manchester Art Crawl
Some adult content (warnings shown at venues)

Poetry Without The Use Of Nets

Poetry
Poems That Access All Areas
Fun, daring, different poems by Helen Burke, former winner of Manchester Poetry Prize. And Adrian Spendlow, performance poet for 20 years, and story-teller
1pm
Committee Room, Central Library, St. Peters Square, Manchester, M2 5PD
Free.
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Contains some strong language

This Is Not a Band

Music/performing arts/improvisation
One new sound or two with your tea?
Musicians with a menagerie of instruments make combinations of sounds over a cup of coffee. Experience an evening of music where you might get the chance to guide the improvisation
7pm
Nexus Art Café, Dale Street, Northern Quarter, MCR, Opposite Vinyl Exchange
£2
Facebook: Nexus Art Cafe
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History Of Pushing

Tragic-com
In through the nose, out through the mouth
The story of 3 young girls, from 3 separate eras, about to become mothers. How did they get there? How did society react? And how the hell does something that size come out of there?!
Doors 7pm show 7:30pm
Salford Arts Theatre, Kemsing Walk, Off Liverpool St, Salford, M5 4BS,

HOOHAH!

Variety Live Performance (music and theatre combined)
Let’s all have a HOOHAH!!
HOOHAH! The opportunity to cause a commotion in the world of theatre, comedy, poetry and music! Come join the chaos!
7:00pm - 12am
The Attic, 50 New Wakefield Street, City Centre, Manchester, M1 5NP,

The Ladyboys Of Bangkok

Cabaret
Brace yourself for take off!
Even glitzier and more glamorous. Fasten your seat belts as the Ladyboys take you Mile High - it's the show that everyone is talking about
Mondays - Wednesday 8:00pm, Thursdays - Saturdays 7:00pm & 9:15pm, Sundays 5:00pm & 7:30pm
The Sabai Pavilion, Sackville Street, NCP Car Park (off Bloom St.), Manchester, M1 3LY
Adults £22, Concessions £19 (not valid Thurs, Fri, Sat), Students £10 (not valid Thurs, Fri, Sat)
Box Office open on site from Tuesday 23rd June 2009 11am - 9.30pm daily
No children under 12 at 7.30 shows / no under 16's at later shows.....

Mick Sergeant - Lifeboat

Comedy
"Bastard Funny" Chortle
Economies crumble. The old rules are dead. Mick Sergeant shows how to play by the only rules that matter - YOURS! "An emblematic comic hero for our times" Guardian. "Superb" Timeout
8.30pm
Lass O'Gowrie, 36 Charles Street, Manchester M1 7DB Phone 0161 2736932

Eddie Hoo's Not for You Show

Comedy
"Razor- sharp lines" - Chortle
Watch a shouty Chinese man do stand up. Plus guests
9:30pm
Lass O'Gowrie 36 Charles Street, Manchester, M1 7DB
£2
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Contains strong language and themes some may find offensive