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SUMMARY:Object of the Month
DESCRIPTION:For Black History Month\, Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage has been invited by Leicester Museums to choose its Object of the Month.  The team has chosen a set of Ashanti weights from the collection\, and an accompanying information pack has been produced that expands on the provenance and history of the items. \nObject of the Month can be seen in person 1 – 31 October at Leicester Museum and Art Gallery on the first floor. \n  \nImage courtesy of Leicester Museum & Art Gallery
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/object-of-the-month/
LOCATION:Leicester Museum and Art Gallery\, 53 New Walk\, Leicester\, LE1 7EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage":MAILTO:info@serendipity-uk.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241101
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SUMMARY:Archiving the Past\, Reflecting the Future Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Archiving the Past\, Reflecting the Future \nTuesday 1 October – Thursday 31 October \nJohn Lewis \nFree \n  \nPresented by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage \n  \nArchiving the Past\, Reflecting the Future celebrates Black history in Britain through uncovering the artistic and cultural contributions of the African and African Caribbean diaspora in Britain\, and particularly in the East Midlands.  The exhibition shares significant individuals and events that made an important impact in the arts and cultural landscape\, both locally and nationally.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/archiving-the-past-reflecting-the-future-exhibition/
LOCATION:John Lewis\, Highcross Shopping Centre\, Leicester\, LE1 4SA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Exhibition,Heritage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241101
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SUMMARY:Larry Gains: Heavyweight Champion Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 1 October – Thursday 31 October \nJohn Lewis \nFree \n \nPresented by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage \n  \nA noteworthy figure in Leicester’s early Black community was Larry Gains\, the Coloured Heavyweight Champion of the World\, who lived and trained in Leicester during the 1930s.  Despite rising to become one of the top heavyweights of his era\, he was denied the opportunity to become World Champion due to the bar on Black boxers competing for the title.  The exhibition celebrates as legendary figure in sport across Leicester\, Britain and the world.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/larry-gains-heavyweight-champion-exhibition/
LOCATION:John Lewis\, Highcross Shopping Centre\, Leicester\, LE1 4SA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Exhibition,Heritage
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ORGANIZER;CN="Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage":MAILTO:info@serendipity-uk.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241101
DTSTAMP:20241013T181244Z
CREATED:20240725T142234Z
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SUMMARY:Book Detectives: Black Author Treasure Quest
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 1 October – Thursday 31 October \nLibrary Opening Hours \nAll Leicester City Libraries \nFree \n  \nPresented by Opal22 Arts and Edutainment in partnership with Leicester Libraries \n  \nJoin the fun at any Leicester Library with “Book Detectives: Black Author Treasure Hunt!”  If you are under 14\, this adventure is for you!  Pick up your treasure hunt booklets\, find clues\, and discover amazing Black authors and their stories.  Collect cool prizes along the way\, and the best part?  You might even get to meet a real author!  Come celebrate Black History Month with us and have a blast with Leicester Library Service! \n  \nW: opal22.co.uk \nT: 0116 248 7196 \nE: info@opal22.co.uk
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/book-detectives-black-author-treasure-quest/
LOCATION:Leicester Libraries
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241109
DTSTAMP:20241013T181609Z
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SUMMARY:Windrush Generations Touring Interpretation Panels Pop Up Exhibition and Virtual Reality experience
DESCRIPTION:1 – 12 October | Leicester Central Library\n14 – 26 October | The BRITE Centre\n28 October – 8 November | St Barnabas Library\nMonday – Friday | 9.00am – 5.30pm\nSaturday | 10.00am – 4.00pm \nFree\nPresented by Neighbourhood Services – Leicester Libraries \nThis is a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of African Caribbean heritage and be inspired by the extraordinary journeys of these remarkable individuals from the Windrush Generation. There will also be a virtual reality experience suitable for 11+ and adults called Empire Soldiers: A Caribbean Story\, honouring the forgotten heroes of World War One. Viewer discretion is advised as this film contains some language which may cause offence. \nT: 0116 454 0144\nE: Alvin.Jarvis@leicester.gov.uk
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/windrush-generations-touring-interpretation-panels-pop-up-exhibition-and-virtual-reality-experience/
LOCATION:Leicester Central Library\, Bishop Street\, Leicester\, LE1 6AA
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:gal-dem Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 1 October 2024 – Saturday 4 January 2025 \nLeicester Gallery\, De Montfort University \nFree \n  \nPresented by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage \n  \nSerendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage celebrates the work of the online and print magazine gal-dem\, which was active 2015 – 2023.  The exhibition explores their work and journey\, to address the inequality and misrepresentation in journalism and to platform and empower Black women through their articles.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/gal-dem-exhibition/
LOCATION:Leicester Gallery\, De Montfort University\, The Gateway\, Leicester\, LE1 9BH
CATEGORIES:100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark,Black History Month,Exhibition,On Now
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ORGANIZER;CN="Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage":MAILTO:info@serendipity-uk.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241002T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241023T093000
DTSTAMP:20241013T181252Z
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SUMMARY:Pathmakers and Pioneers Podcast
DESCRIPTION:2 October | 9 October | 16 October | 23 October \n9.30am \nOnline \nFree \nPresented by Opal22 Arts and Edutainment \nJoin us for our special Black History Month podcasts!  Hear from Kayne Kawasaki\, TikTok Black historian; Gaverne Bennett\, creator of the Black History Wall Chart; Zita Holbourne\, artist and activist; and Susan Pitter from the Jamaica Society\, Leeds.  They will discuss the highs and lows of Black British arts and history\, our progress\, education\, current state\, and future directions.  Do not miss these insightful roundtable talks! \nW: opal22.co.uk \nT: 0116 248 7196 \nE: info@opal22.co.uk \n  \nImage credit: Kayne Kawasaki \n  \n 
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/pathmakers-and-pioneers-podcast/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241002T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250104T170000
DTSTAMP:20241212T161132Z
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SUMMARY:100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark seeks to redress the erasure of Black women from portraiture in the UK.  Led by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage\, the project will centre around an exhibition featuring the portraits of 100 Black women with connections to Britain and Ireland\, curated by Pawlet Brookes with artwork by visual artists: Valerie Asiimwe Amani\, Yvadney Davis\, Gayle Ebose\, Grace Lee and Lauryn Pinard.  The cover image\, by Patricia Vester\, encompasses the spirit of the project and everyone who has been a part of the journey. \n100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark seeks to make the hidden histories of Black women visible and to celebrate Black women\, past and present and their contribution to life in Britain and Ireland.  100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark offer a reflection of women across a range of professions and occupations who are deserving of recognition\, whether they are a familiar face on stage or screen\, a pioneer in research breakthroughs\, or have worked quietly behind the scenes to make a positive change to their community. \nGallery opening times over the festive season \nMonday 16 December  – Open: 12.00pm – 5.00pm \nTuesday 17 December – Open: 12.00pm – 5.00pm \nWednesday 18 December – Open: 12.00pm – 5.00pm \nThursday 19 December – Open: 12.00pm – 5.00pm \nFriday 20 December – Open: 12.00pm – 5.00pm \nSaturday 21 December – Open: 12.00pm – 5.00pm \nMonday 23 December – Open 12.00pm – 5.00pm \nTuesday 24 December – Closed \nWednesday 25 December – Closed \nThursday 26 December – Closed \nFriday 27 December – Closed \nSaturday 28 December – Closed \nMonday 30 December – Closed \nTuesday 31 December – Closed \nWednesday 1 January – Open: 12.00pm – 5.00pm \nThursday 2 January – Open: 12.00pm – 5.00pm \nFriday 3 January – Open: 12.00pm – 5.00pm \nSaturday 4 January – Open: 12.00pm – 5.00pm
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/100-black-women-who-have-made-a-mark-exhibition/
LOCATION:Leicester Gallery\, De Montfort University\, The Gateway\, Leicester\, LE1 9BH
CATEGORIES:100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark,Black History Month,Exhibition,On Now
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241007T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241109T153000
DTSTAMP:20241013T181600Z
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SUMMARY:Highfields Library Archive Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Monday 7 October – Saturday 9 November \nMonday – Friday | 9.00am – 5.30pm \nSaturday | 10.00am – 3.30pm \nHighfields Library \nFree \n  \nHighfields Library has a large collection of photos and documents of the Highfields area of Leicester that spans decades.  This October we will exhibit a curated selection from this fabulous archive collection\, showcasing memories of library users over the years.  The exhibition shows how Highfields Library has always been a vital community hub\, serving local people as a place to read\, learn and through hosting many events and activities for all ages.  \n  \nT: 0116 450 350 \nE: highfields-lib@leicester.gov.uk
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/highfields-library-archive-exhibition/
LOCATION:Highfields Library\, 98 Melbourne Road\, Leicester\, LE2 0DS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Highfields Library":MAILTO:highfields-lib@leicester.gov.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241019
DTSTAMP:20260709T164047Z
CREATED:20240703T084945Z
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SUMMARY:Young Archivists
DESCRIPTION:Are you aged 18-30 and have an interest in archives and heritage? \nSerendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage is delivering a course over five days that provides an opportunity to learn from archives and heritage industry specialists\, as a part of the National Lottery Heritage Fund project\, Unearthed: Forgotten Histories. The course is aimed at young people with African and African Caribbean\, Asian and Latinx heritage based in the UK\, who are currently under-represented in the heritage sector. \nThe course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of working with archives\, which enhances opportunities for future careers and qualifications. focuses on the development of key skills associated with archives and the future of the sector. After the success of the Young Archivists programme in 2022 and 2023\, participants pursued careers in libraries\, began further education qualifications and obtained employment as a result of the course. \nWhat the course includes:\n\n\nThe course is free to attend.\nTraining sessions will be hosted at Serendipity in Leicester.\nThere will also be an overnight stay in London with the opportunity to visit and hear from speakers at the Stuart Hall Library\, Tate Britain and the Museum of London Docklands.\nSessions cover topics on digital archives\, oral history\, copyright essentials\, leadership\, marketing\, technology and audiences.\nThere will be an opportunity to explore how heritage organisations are representing African and African Caribbean cultures and how these cultures shape British identities.\n\nCriteria\n\n\nApplicants must be available for the duration of the course\, Monday 14 October – Friday 18 October 2024\nApplicants must have an enthusiasm and interest in archives and the heritage sector.\nApplicants must be between 18-30 years old at the point of applying.\nApplicants are actively welcomed to apply who have a disability\, and are from under-represented groups in the heritage sector\, including applicants with African and African Caribbean\, Asian or Latinx heritage.\n\nHow to apply\n \nPlease complete the application form at the link below: \nApply here\nDeadline: Friday 26 July 2024\, 5pm GMT\n \nIf you have any questions about the Young Archivists course\, please email info@serendipity-uk.com
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/young-archivists-2/
LOCATION:Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage\, 8 Bowling Green Street\, Leicester\, LE1 6AT
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Heritage
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241016T210000
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SUMMARY:Film : Director Spotlight - Ngozi Onwurah
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 16 October\n7.00pm\nPhoenix\n£9.20 | £8.50 \nPresented by Serendipity Institute for Arts and Heritage \nBOOK NOW\n  \nA collection of short films from acclaimed director Ngozi Onwurah\, the first Black British woman to have a feature film released theatrically in the United Kingdom \nCoffee Coloured Children (1988) \nDirector: Ngozi Onwurah\n17 minutes \nPerformance art based in rituals of water and fire explores the psychological journey of trying to assimilate to\, and overcome\, the unachievable standard of whiteness. \nThe Body Beautiful (1990) \nDirector: Ngozi Onwurah\n24 minutes \nThis autobiographical narrative redefines female beauty and sexuality by reflecting on filmmaker Ngozi Onwurah’s relationship with her mother.  The cinematic treatment of the female body challenges viewers to acknowledge the rarely seen sexuality and desire of (mature) women\, outside of dominant beauty standards. \nWhite Men Are Cracking Up (1994) \nDirector: Ngozi Onwurah\n20 minutes \nThrough the blurred lines of perception and reality\, the myth of the Black feminine mystique is explored under the guise of a murder mystery.  Written by playwright Bonnie Greer\, the film explores the fetishisation of Black women as a manifestation of white male insecurity.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/film-director-spotlight-ngozi-onwurah/
LOCATION:Phoenix\, 4 Midland Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1TG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Film,On Now
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