Jazz Tennis at Rich Mix, Bethnal Green

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Rai The shiny nut

Info from viwelondon.co.uk

Image from richmix.org.uk

An innovative production, Jazz Tennis at Rich Mix merges the unexpected disciplines of competitive sport and harmonic music with inspired effect.

Who are they?
The internationally acclaimed jazz quartet in fact go by the name Paragon and their work is widely influenced by everything from Stravinsky to pop anthems of the eighties.

What is it?
It’s pretty much what it says on the tin. Jazz and tennis are the basic ingredients, but the show is rather an eclectic compilation of music and performance art, with only a hint at actual sport yet lashings of comedy. Paragon offer a rather less costly, and perhaps more inventive take on Wimbledon. So if these are key in your list of priorities, then Jazz Tennis at Rich Mix might be right along your baseline.

When is it?
Picking up racquets and saxophones on the final day of Wimbledon, the Jazz Tennis at Rich Mix is gig, set, match to round off the royal event on the 3rd July.

What’s on?
Watching Jazz Tennis at Rich Mix will include an afternoon and evening of live music, dancers, a bar, a public tennis court, video highlights, as well as the all important strawberries and cream.

Jazz Tennis at Rich Mix Bar takes place from 12pm – 11pm, Sunday 3rd July 2011.

Admission is free.

RichMix

35-47 Bethnal Green Rd
London
E1 6LA

www.richmix.org.uk

National Circus, Hoxton Square, North via East London

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Rai The shiny nut

Updated 14th March 2014

So you’ve been to bars, pubs and clubs, you’ve shopped till you’ve dropped and now your looking for a new experience, how about circus training…yes I said circus training.

Hidden in a Victorian power station adjacent to Hoxton Square you can have Aerial sessions such as the Flying trapeze, or Acrobatic and tightwire classes. There’re also a number of classes and courses for the younger ones starting from as young as 2yrs 9months old+, better than a weekend recovering from an evil hangover!

Opening times:

Mon – Fri 9am – 10pm

Sat & Sun 10am – 6pm

Transport:

Old Street Station: Northern Line and First National Connect – 5 minutes walk

Liverpool Street Station: Central, Circle, Metropolitan, Hammersmith and City Lines and Network Rail – 15 minutes walk

Buses: 243 or 55 to Old Street, bus stop ‘Y’ ‘Great Eastern Street’ outside of the Holiday Inn Express, 2 minute walk thereafter

Address and contact details:

Circus Space, Coronet Street, London, N1 6HD

020 7613 4141

www.nationalcircus.org.uk

Info from nationalcircus.org.uk

Image from i.telegraph.co.uk

The Book Club, Shoreditch

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Rai The shiny nut

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Bringing together wit, wisdom and enough food and drink to see you through from early breakfast to a nightcap at last orders at the bar, The Book Club offers a cultural revolution to the East end’s social scene.

The Book Club fuses lively, creative events and late night drinking seven days a week with an alternative menu of brain-teasing and mind-expanding thought for food in the form of workshops, talks, cultural showcases, parties, ping pong, pool and the best in new music. The Book Club is the younger, slightly smarter sibling of the Queen of Hoxton, and has turned the conventional arts institution on its head, fusing boozing with brain power.

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Two spacious floors of a former Victorian warehouse on Leonard Street have been kitted out for eating, drinking, thinking, meeting and dancing. Under the direction of young designers Shai Akram and Andrew Haythornthwaite, The Book Club has a familiar, eclectic feel as varied as the clientele and the entertainment on offer. The interior blends the raw, pared-down character of the building with layers of mix and match vintage soft furnishings, naïve mosaics and graphic lighting features, as well as the constantly evolving permanent exhibitions that adorn the walls.

The Book Club presents an eclectic ongoing programme of events and social activities in art, music, film, fashion, philosophy, design, science, and perhaps the odd spot of DIY and craft. The line-up includes special screenings and cross platform club nights showcasing new creative talent through to informal evening classes and talks by a host of eclectic and interesting thinkers.

Monday to Wednesday 8am – 12am
Thursday & Friday 8am – 2am
Saturdays 10am – 2am
Sundays 10am – 12am

020 7684 8618

100 Leonard Street, EC2A 4RH

www.wearetbc.com

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The Big Mix Fest, Shoreditch

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Rai The shiny nut

Info From ukfestivalguides.com

Image From efestivals.co.uk

The Big Mix, formerly known as The Brick Lane Takeover, will take place across venues all over Shoreditch including Cargo, The Brickhouse, Rich Mix, Spitalfields, Vibe and many more. All proceeds from The Big Mix will go to help Macmillan make the difference between a good and a bad day for people affected by cancer, through giving practical, emotional and financial support. The Big Mix is a creative melting pot of music, comedy, fashion, art and cabaret spread across a variety of venues from midday sat 18th June until late.

Volunteering

Thousands of volunteers dedicate time and energy to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. Macmillan was started by a volunteer and volunteers are still an integral part of the charity. If you would like to volunteer at The Big Mix please contact thebigmix@macmillan.org.uk.

Disabled access

Disabled festival goers are welcomed to The Big Mix and will be given priority entrance to the venues where there is disabled access. Please contact The Big Mix Team for full venue access details.

Date: Midday Saturday 18th June – Late

Cost: Advance tickets £20.00

Tube and Trains

Liverpool Street Underground and Rail station

Central, Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City lines, National Rail services

Aldgate East Underground Station

District Hammersmith & City lines

Shoreditch Underground Station

Old Street Underground Station

Northern line, National Rail services

Bus routes

To/From West End: 8, 55, & 242

To/From East London: 8, 26, 48, 55, 57, 242, 388

To/From South London: 35, 47, 48, 78, 149

To/From The City: 8, 26, 55, 242, 243, 388

www.thebigmix.org.uk

Red Market, Old Street East London

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Rai The shiny nut

All info used has been taken from redmarketlondon.com

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After a great preview over Easter weekend 2011 Red Market will fully launch on Saturday 4^th June 2011.

Laid out more like a boutique festival site than your average London street market, Red Market will serve food from 20 of London’s best loved street food trades. Situated in an inspiring open air site between Old Street and Rivington Street red Market will be an exciting new public space in the heart of Shoreditch with the following attractions:

SATURDAY NIGHT MARKET

Completely unique for London, you’ll be able to eat and drink outdoors all day & night until 3am!

URBAN BEACH

Over 30 tonnes of sand with palm trees, deck chairs, waitress service and a six hour sun trap!

COCKTAIL BAR

Whether its post-pub at 2am or on a deck chair at 2pm, there’ll be cocktails on tap when ever you like.

PETANQUE PISTE

The perfect lazy summer outdoor game, ideal for beginners or old pro’s.

SUMMER HOUSE

Providing a private dining experience in the market for special occasions.

AWARD WINNING STREET FOOD

We’ve scoured markets all over London and hand picked the capitals best street food traders.

LIVE STREET ART

Each week street artists from around the world will be creating live pieces to add to work we have by ROA (Belgium), Milo (Brasil), and Beastman (Australia).

RED MARKET OPENING WEEKEND SATURDAY 4TH & SUNDAY 5TH JUNE 2011

OPENING HOURS SATURDAY – 12PM TO 3AM SUNDAY – 12PM TO 12AM

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
HELLO@REDMARKETLONDON.COM
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TRADING PLEASE FILL IN OUR ONLINE FORM:
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