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MENELIK SHABAZZ DOUBLE BILL
Dialogue Box Serendipity, 21 Bowling Green Street, LeicesterPresented by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage and Phoenix TIME AND JUDGEMENT Dir: Menelik Shabazz, UK, English, 84 minutes, 1988 An overview of the African Liberation Movement over 400 hundred years, Time and Judgement narrates the tribulations and successes of people from the African Diaspora, establishing a connection between biblical prophecy and the…
SIMULACROS DE LIBERACIÓN DRILLS OF LIBERATION
Dialogue Box Serendipity, 21 Bowling Green Street, LeicesterPresented by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage and Phoenix Dir: Juan C Dávila, Puerto Rico, Spanish with English subtitles, 121 minutes, 2021 Amidst economic crisis and facing the perils of climate change, Puerto Ricans take to the streets to demand accountability from the government. This documentary takes a unique point of view from…
IN SITU: RESPONDING TO SPACE, PLACE, PEOPLE AND TIME BOOK LAUNCH AND MEMBERS NETWORKING EVENT
Manhattan 34 34 Rutland Street, LeicesterPresented by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage Dance can be anywhere, in a studio, on screen, in the streets, on a stage, dance can bring communities together, share lived experiences and express moments of joy. Dance can be a powerful tool for change. Celebrate the launch of a new publication bringing together artists,…
INTERPRETATIONS – SIREN CALLS: TO AN ILLUSIVE JOURNEY TOUR: CENTRAL SCHOOL OF SPEECH AND DRAMA
Commissioned by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage, composed by Philip Herbert with two independent choreographic interpretations by Monique Jonas and Thomas Talawa Prestø, Siren Calls: To an Illusive Journey seeks to honour the Windrush generation and crystallise their experiences. The film showcases behind the scenes footage on the making of the shows, including…
A Very Serendipity Christmas
Dialogue Box Serendipity, 21 Bowling Green Street, LeicesterWe are delighted to invite you to a festive gathering to look back on 2022 and look forward to 2023. Join us for an evening of merriment, mince pies and mulled wine (or rum!) If you need some inspiration for Christmas presents, browse our selection of books, prints and stationary for that special gift or…
Perception: The Countees of Leicester: Exhibition Launch and In Conversation
Leicester Museum and Art Gallery 53 New Walk, LeicesterMigration, diversity and Leicester heritage are a recipe for a rich explosion of culture all of which is showcased in this enlightened exhibition that highlights difference, belonging and place. Perception: The Countees of Leicester explores the fascinating history of a local family against the backdrop of Victorian, Edwardian and post-war Leicester, using photographs, ephemera and…
Preserving Your Family Archive Workshop
Leicester Museum and Art Gallery 53 New Walk, LeicesterDo you have treasured photographs or family mementos that you would like to safeguard for future generations? Join expert conservators for a workshop focusing on how to build and preserve personal and family histories. The workshop also offers an opportunity to discuss how best to preserve a range of different personal memorabilia.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: WOMEN OF CHANGE
Phoenix 4 Midland Street, LeicesterInternational Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the achievements of women but also marking a call for action and equity. There is growing pressure to recognise the interconnected impact of climate change, environmental racism and gender inequity. This selection of short films examines this intersectionality whilst also offering hope through Afrofuturism, art and activism.…
System of Systems Think Tank
Dialogue Box Serendipity, 21 Bowling Green Street, LeicesterAs part of British Science Week, we are continuing the celebrations of International Women's Day with an additional screening of S.O.S / System of Systems and the launch of the complementing education pack. We are joined by the directors of the film Fabienne Viala and Jean-François Manicom to discuss how we teach about the impact…
Elders Reminiscence Session
Leicester Museum and Art Gallery 53 New Walk, LeicesterThis intergenerational event offers the opportunity for the elders within the Black community to take centre stage. Offering an opportunity to share stories of the past as an inspirational and point of learning for the future. With a number of key provocations to get things started, this reminiscences session aims to motivate the next generation.