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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
DTSTAMP:20241013T182405Z
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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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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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LAST-MODIFIED:20241013T182412Z
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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
LAST-MODIFIED:20241013T181244Z
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250105
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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: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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ORGANIZER;CN="Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage":MAILTO:info@serendipity-uk.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241007T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241109T153000
DTSTAMP:20241013T181600Z
CREATED:20240725T130651Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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;TZID=Europe/London:20241031T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241031T200000
DTSTAMP:20241024T094130Z
CREATED:20240710T153318Z
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SUMMARY:BlackChat: Artists from 100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31 October\n6.00pm\nLeicester Gallery\, Serendipity\nPay What You Can   \nPresented by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage  \nThe visual artists Valerie Asiimwe Amani\, Yvadney Davis\, Gayle Ebose\, Grace Lee and Lauryn Pinard share their creative process and how they captured the achievements and individuality of 100 Black women through their chosen visual medium.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/blackchat-artists-from-100-black-women-who-have-made-a-mark/
LOCATION:Leicester Gallery\, De Montfort University\, The Gateway\, Leicester\, LE1 9BH
CATEGORIES:100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark,Black History Month,In Conversation,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:20241031T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241031T191500
DTSTAMP:20241003T184708Z
CREATED:20240725T153341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T184708Z
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SUMMARY:The Record Store and Black Music – England’s Tastemakers
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31 October \n7.15pm \nPhoenix \n£9.50 | £7.50 \n  \nPresented by 2Funky Arts \n  \nA fascinating history of England’s independent record stores that specialised in Black music\, with stories told by those who worked and shopped in them.  Female perspectives include bold tastemakers such as Marcia Carr (Girlz B Like)\, Claudia Wilson (Pure Vinyl) and DJ Rap (Propa Talent).  It also features Trevor Nelson\, Jazzie B and a host of other pioneers of street sounds.  Production by Simon ‘Schooly’ Phillips and Winstan Whitter\, managed by 2Funky Arts\, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. \n  \nW: phoenix.org.uk \nT: 0116 242 2800 \nE: hello@phoenix.org.uk
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/the-record-store-and-black-music-englands-tastemakers/
LOCATION:Phoenix\, 4 Midland Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1TG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="2Funky Arts":MAILTO:info@2funkyarts.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241031T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241031T193000
DTSTAMP:20241003T183542Z
CREATED:20240725T144329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T183542Z
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SUMMARY:Going for Gold
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31 October \n7.30pm \nThe Y Theatre \n£20 | £10 Concession | £70 Family of Four \n  \nPresented by The Y Theatre and ComeForGold Ltd \n  \nA riveting drama inspired by the true story of Frankie Lucas\, a young Black boxer navigating the vibrant yet challenging world of 1970s London.  Going For Gold explores the profound questions of what we fight for and what we hold onto.  This powerful narrative invites audiences to reflect on the meaning of home\, the bonds of family\, the enduring spirit of perseverance and what we leave behind.  Winner at the Black British Theatre Awards 2023 \n  \nW: ytheatre.co.uk \nT: 0116 255 7066 \nE: boxoffice@ytheatre.co.uk
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/going-for-gold/
LOCATION:The Y Theatre\, 7 East Street\, Leicester\, LE1 6EY
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Y Theatre":MAILTO:boxoffice@ytheatre.co.uk
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