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‘Our human resources, as marshalled by the will, were not sufficient; they failed UTTERLY. Every day is a day when we must carry the vision of God’s will into all our activities.’
- Alcoholics Anonymous
“There’s some heinous FUCKERY goin’ on mon.”
— Christopher Moore (Fluke: Or, I Know Why the Winged Whale Sings)
Time for finalizing our Posters and coming up with new ideas.
See you in the Action Room!
Thursday the 8th at 5pm.
Paintings influenced by recent trips to Krakow and Berlin, which have an Art Brut feel, present in Robert’s work since he was a student.
FOREST BIKE CAFE
Sunday 18th April
Upstairs @ Forest 1-4pm
bring your own bike!
….an introduction to how bicycles work, and some basic repairs-led by volunteers and trained mechanics.
Topics include: puncture repairs, gears brakes and bicycle geometry
For detailed repairs, please visit The Bike Station-http://www.thebikestation.org.uk
From the archives! CIA nights: issue 1 - Thursday 16th May 2002.
Back in a time of bagels and smoothies, this historic, almost impossible to read version gives no taste of what was to come.
Monday 29th March
9pm Film Night
Wednesday 31st March
7 -8pm Gramophone Hour
78’s from 7 to 8
9-close Original Songs
…by Stephen McClaren and Jordan Yorkston
Thursday 1st April
7-close Live Rawk
Live music from Dead on the Live Wire
Friday 2nd April
7-8:30 Andrew Mill
& the Stolen Pirates
Saturday 3rd April
7-close Saraswathi & friends
Sunday 4th April
7-close Rock Against the Reserection
A variety of performers in a daring event
Fancy making a short film? Always wanted to try it but never knew how? Ever wondered if you could make a film using your mobile phone? Want to help us make our 100 poetry/film collaborations?
Our FREE workshops aim to take you from absolutely nothing to a completed short film in the space just one day. Run by our experienced film co-ordinator Stefanie Tan, you’ll learn everything from the absolute basics of putting together your shots right through to editing your final short together. Stefa will show you how to make the most of the tech you’ve got (whether that’s a van-load of super-hi-tech equipment or just a phone with a video camera function), and give hints and tips on the best way to adapt your chosen poem. You’ll get the chance to go out and shoot your footage, and then learn how to edit it all together to make your film complete.
You don’t need any previous filmmaking experience, but if you have some, you can still come along — everyone’s welcome. You don’t need any fancy tech — again, just bring whatever you have and we’ll teach you how to use it to its full potential. You don’t have to come alone — if you have friends who are also interested in filmmaking, or if you want to work with a team, the more the merrier!
The workshops are totally FREE but we recommend bringing your own lunch (and snacks!) with you. Spaces are limited so if you’re interested in getting involved, drop us a line to film@thiscollection.com — we’ll also be able to help if you have questions or need more info!
Got a particular poem you want to adapt? Let us know in your email. If you want to get some ideas, you can check out all the poems on offer right here.
Hope to see you there,
Claire & Stefa
EVENTS LISTING
Join us at the Forest this week, we’ve got cool events, great people and a lot of music, from female acoustic acts, to the very special Golden Hour and the VideoNoiseArtcore presented by the Plastick Fork!
Monday 22nd March
7-8.30 Melanie Platten
Solo female acoustic act
9-close Luz da Lua
Piano, violin and drums live set
Tuesday 23rd March
9-close Open Marmalade
Acoustic mash
Wednesday 24th March
7 -8pm Gramophone Hour
78’s from 7 to 8
8-close The Golden Hour
Put on your listening hats & dancing shoes, you wouldn’t want to miss this!
Thursday 25th March
7-close Jen and the Gents & Support
Pop/ rock combo
Friday 26th March
7-close Plastick Fork
VideoNoiseArtcore
with Trainsets, Thank you Very Nice, Andy Brown & The Byrons.
Saturday 27th March
7-8.30 JEM
Indie-folk, classical inspired band – cello, sax, guitar and vocals
9pm-close Lithium baby
The terrifying blend of mind-terror, abused-guitars, short-skirts and brightly coloured sweets.
Sunday 28th March
7-close Pop Punk Night
Seafield Foxes & different bands
Old Hat books
Wed 24th 6-8pm Reading Party
Altered Stars
Free Radical Book & Hat Library
Mondays - Wednesdays – Saturdays: 4pm – 8pm
www.oldhatbooks.org
Come and enjoy!
THE GOLDEN HOUR IS HERE!
TONIGHT, March 24th, 2010
8pm
The Forest Cafe, 3 Bristo Place, Edinburgh
FREE! FREE! FREE! (byob)
Everybody’s waiting for you!
Released on 1st February 2010, “Red, Like Our Room Used To Feel” is a collaboration between Ryan Van Winkle and Ragland. Featuring 18 tracks, merging poetry and soundscapes, the album is a…
Architecture does talk(s)!
Every other week starting the 25th of March, @8pm. Discussions around the Built Environment, away from the commercial proactive attitude that seems to be dominating the architectural practices. Ideas, Authors, Projects, Inspirations, by and for everyone interested in Urban Scenarios. Come and think for yourself.
