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SUMMARY:BHM23 Launch: Rum Punch and Poets
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the launch of Black History Month 2023 with Rum Punch and Poets.  Local and international wordsmiths join force for a reasoning of reflections\, social political commentary and expressions of Black joy. \nTy’rone Haughton is a Jamaican born\, Leicester based poet\, freelance practitioner\, advocate and former looked after child.  Haughton’s writing style is gentle yet brutal.  He has performed across the UK on tour supporting artists such as Akala and John Berkavitch.  Haughton’s international work has seen him produce writing retreats in The Gambia\, Valencia and Europe.  Haughton recently founded Literati Arts\, which seeks to use the art of poetry to bring people together. \nCarol Leeming MBE FRSA is successful Leicester published poet\, playwright and author.  A Writer for Writers Mosaic\, a division of the Royal Literary Fund (RLF Leeming was recently appointed as Lector\, for the RLF Reading Round Programme.  Leeming is the founder Dare to Diva\, was established over a decade ago\, based in Leicester.  As Artistic Director of Dare to Diva and as a multidisciplinary artist\, Leeming works individually or with specially recruited culturally diverse arts creative teams\, or partners\, to collaborate on successful diverse arts\, commissions and projects including heritage projects. \nChristian “Cubs The Poet” Davenport started typing custom poems for people in the New Orleans French Quarter as Cubs The Poet in 2010\, and this is where he honed his expression of freedom and expanded how he communicates.  Through poetry\, he has worked with brands such as Crown Royal\, Southern Comfort\, Go Daddy\, US Climate Action Network\, The Four Seasons and Le Labo.  He has also given a TED Talk\, discussing pivotal moments in his life. He was named the inaugural Poet Laureate of Baton Rouge from 2019-2020\, and self-published his first book of poems and art\, What I Did With My Free Time\, in July 2020. \nTicket price includes a complimentary glass of punch.  There will also be the opportunity to browse a small collection of artisanal stalls\, artwork and books celebrating creativity\, connection and resilience.  Be the first to purchase your copy of BlackInk Issue Four and a number of other new publications including Souls and Solos\, Duets and Dreams by Cubs the Poet and Uncovering the Dance Within: Origins and Authenticity.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/bhm23-launch-rum-punch-and-poets/
LOCATION:The Guildhall\, Guildhall Lane\, Leicester\, LE1 5FQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,On Now
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kainé Management \nGet ready for an unforgettable journey through time as we celebrate Black History Month with an exciting and inspiring roadshow coming to local FE Colleges.  The event educates as well as entertains students about the rich history and heritage of Black culture.  The roadshow is a great platforming event for Black History Month activities\, galvanising interest and encouraging students to participate in wider events around the city.  The Black History Month Roadshow is a one-of-a-kind experience designed to raise awareness\, spark creativity\, and foster a deeper understanding of the influential impact made by Black individuals on our society today.  We will celebrate diversity and unity at these events.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/black-history-month-roadshow/
LOCATION:Various Locations\, Leicester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kain%C3%A9 Management":MAILTO:info@kainemanagement.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231002T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231002T160000
DTSTAMP:20230914T131638Z
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SUMMARY:Reminiscence Session
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a story to tell?  Join us for a reminiscence session\, bringing African and African Caribbean elders together to share memories and document some of the hidden histories in our communities.  Those attending are invited to bring along an object or photograph as a prompt for discussion.  Poet in Residence\, Cubs the Poet\, will be present to listen and interpret observations into poetry\, sharing a journey from the past to the present and a gift for the future.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/reminiscence-session/
LOCATION:Phoenix\, 4 Midland Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1TG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,On Now
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231003T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231003T143000
DTSTAMP:20241013T181439Z
CREATED:20230712T144837Z
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SUMMARY:Designing your own Tote Bag using African Stencils
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Neighbourhood Services \nYou are invited to design your own canvas tote bag\, using stencils inspired by traditional African designs.  Letters\, fabric paints and stencils provided.  Come along and enjoy an interesting journey creating your own Tote bag unique bag. \nFREE | Suitable for 16 years and over.  Book a space at this event by contacting the library. \n0116 299 5494
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/designing-your-own-tote-bag-using-african-stencils/
LOCATION:Highfields Library\, 98 Melbourne Road\, Leicester\, LE2 0DS
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231003T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231003T180000
DTSTAMP:20241013T181439Z
CREATED:20230712T155839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241013T181439Z
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SUMMARY:Better Together Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kainé Management \nBetter Together and Leicestershire Music celebrate 75 years of giving to the community.  The showcase will present performances and presentations by Leicester Windrush elders\, friends and children from various schools.  Don’t miss this very special occasion! \n0116 242 3595
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/better-together-showcase/
LOCATION:Curve\, 60 Rutland Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1SB
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kain%C3%A9 Management":MAILTO:info@kainemanagement.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231003T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231003T210000
DTSTAMP:20230824T161413Z
CREATED:20230711T080349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T161413Z
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SUMMARY:BlackChat: I have a Dream with Michael McMillan
DESCRIPTION:2023 marks the sixtieth anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr’s I have a Dream Speech and the tenth anniversary since the founding of Black Lives Matter movement.  Black artists are at the forefront of a generation of artists and activists\, creating and innovating.  How do we navigate\, document and write our own narratives? \nMichael McMillan is an interdisciplinary practitioner of Vincentian migrant heritage\, best known for the beloved and much praised installation The Front Room\, which is now a permanent installation at the Museum of the Home.  His plays have been widely produced\, publications include: Sonic Vibrations and revised edition The Front Room: Diaspora migrant Aesthetics in the Home (Lund Humphries 2023). His recent installation I Miss My Mum’s Cookin’ was nominated for a Brighton Fringe award.  He has the first Arts Doctorate from Middlesex University (2010)\, and is currently an associate lecturer in Cultural and Historical Studies at London College of Fashion (UAL) and research associate with VIAD at University of Johannesburg. 10
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/blackchat-i-have-a-dream-with-michael-mcmillan/
LOCATION:Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage\, 8 Bowling Green Street\, Leicester\, LE1 6AT
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,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:20231004T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231025T193000
DTSTAMP:20241013T181439Z
CREATED:20230712T150316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241013T181439Z
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SUMMARY:Flash Black Part 3 – Resistance Podcast
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Opal 22 Arts and Edutainment \nA four-part podcast exploring icons of African History.  Munroe is joined by a special guest from the world of academia\, art and activism each week\, as they delve into the life and legacies of Eric Williams\, Olive Morris\, Paul Stephenson and Blake Hannah.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/flash-black-part-3-resistance-podcast/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231004T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231004T210000
DTSTAMP:20230803T101605Z
CREATED:20230711T080201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T101605Z
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SUMMARY:Your Local Arena: Rudies Come Back with Pauline Black\, Rhoda Dakar and Kevin Le Gendre
DESCRIPTION:Director: Jeff Perks\nFilm Editor: David Aliband\nProducer: Alan Yentob for BBC Bristol\nYear: 1980\nRuntime: 40 Minutes\nLanguage: English\nCountry: United Kingdom\nGenre: Documentary \nWith its home in Coventry\, its roots in reggae and its multiracial bands\, 2-Tone was a British musical phenomenon. As part of Black History Month\, this Your Local Arena special screens Rudies Come Back\, the energetic 1980 BBC Arena film made at the moment of 2-Tone’s emergence\, capturing its unique blend of 1960s blue beat and ska with 1970s reggae\, soul and punk. \nAfter the film\, the accompanying panel discussion includes legendary singer Pauline Black\, who features in the film and whose band The Selecter was one of the first to develop the 2-Tone sound\, Rhoda Dakar\, former lead singer of The Bodysnatchers and chaired by music journalist Kevin Le Gendre.  Christian ‘Cubs the Poet’ and Helen Thomas will provide poetic reflections on the evening’s conversation.  It promises to be an unforgettable evening highlighting Black British music history. \nYour Local Arena is a unique project featuring iconic films from the archives of BBC TV’s Arena\, the pioneering cultural documentary series.  It includes new poems inspired by the Arena films and panel talks to explore the continuing relevance of the Arena archives today. The Your Local Arena concept was developed by Lucy Hannah and Speaking Volumes\, with Arena’s award-winning director/editor Anthony Wall as creative consultant and funded by Arts Council England.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/your-local-arena-rudies-come-back-with-pauline-black-rhoda-dakar-and-kevin-le-gendre/
LOCATION:Phoenix\, 4 Midland Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1TG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,On Now
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231005T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231005T200000
DTSTAMP:20241013T181439Z
CREATED:20230712T153912Z
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SUMMARY:CASTA – Through Resistance Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Opal 22 Arts and Edutainment \nCelebrate National Poetry Day with a two-part event.  First bringing poetry to the roads with street pop-up performances across the city centre between 2:00pm – 4:00pm.  Before a takeover of Leicester Central Library from 6:00pm – 8:00pm for an evening of live poetry from the Midlands best writers and poets.   Including performances from The Orator\, 9ina and Lekky. \nIn partnership with Leicester Museum and Leicester Libraries. \nFREE
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/casta-through-resistance-poetry/
LOCATION:Leicester Central Library\, Bishop Street\, Leicester\, LE1 6AA
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231006T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231006T213000
DTSTAMP:20241013T181439Z
CREATED:20230711T135919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241013T181439Z
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SUMMARY:Unapologetically Black - Late Night at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fantastic evening of live jazz music from Sultan Stephenson and Son of Originals\, food and drinks.  Guided comedy tours into the Casta paintings exhibition as well as the opportunity to view all the gallery spaces. \nIn partnership with Leicester Museum and Art Gallery.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/unapologetically-black-late-night-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:Leicester Museum and Art Gallery\, 53 New Walk\, Leicester\, LE1 7EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231008T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231008T170000
DTSTAMP:20231010T114928Z
CREATED:20230712T154756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T114928Z
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SUMMARY:Cuba Solidarity Event
DESCRIPTION:£10 Donation for Two People \nPresented by Leicester City NEU \nPlease support Leicester City Black Educators fundraise for educational supplies and braille machines for schools in Cuba with a Caribbean Tea Party.  The event recognises the long-term solidarity and exchanges between British and Cuban teachers.  In Cuba\, many are affected by an ongoing blockade by the USA\, meaning essential resources for schools are difficult to access. \n0116 2552928
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/cuba-solidarity-event/
LOCATION:Abbey Sports and Leisure Club\, 70 Slater Street\, Leicester\, LE3 5AS
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231011T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231011T190000
DTSTAMP:20231010T115207Z
CREATED:20230713T090451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T115207Z
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SUMMARY:Windrush Past and Present: Film and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage in partnership with Phoenix  \nProgrammed to mark the seventy-fifth anniversary of the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush\, two films explore the often-untold stories\, enriching narratives and connections across the African Caribbean Diaspora. \nA Very Brit(ish) Voice \nDirector: Jaha Browne\nProducer: Serendipity\nYear: 2019\nRuntime: 33 Minutes\nLanguage: English\nCountry: United Kingdom\nGenre: Documentary \nA Very Brit(ish) Voice is an award-winning documentary film that explores the stories of Caribbean people who travelled in the UK between 1948 and 1971 and settled in Leicester.  The film tells these stories through the voices seven otherwise ‘missing voices’ and reflects their experiences in the community.  With contributions from Dennis ‘Sugar’ Christopher\, Nelista Cuffy\, Elaine Hinds\, Robert Lee\, Pearl Ricketts\, Boston Williams and musical storytelling from Mellow Baku; the film captures the experiences of the Windrush Generation and that of the present generation in their own words. \nInterpretations – Siren Calls: To an Illusive Journey  \nDirector: Serendipity\nYear: 2022\nRuntime: 34 Minutes\nLanguage: English\, Amharic\nCountry: United Kingdom\nGenre: Documentary \nCommissioned by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage Siren Calls: To an Illusive Journey was a performance piece\, commissioned to honour the Windrush generation and crystallise their experiences.  Composed by Philip Herbert with two independent choreographic interpretations by Monique Jonas and Thomas Tawala Prestø\, the film showcases behind the scenes footage and interviews.  Interpretation – Siren Calls: To an Illusive Journey is a unique look into a multifaceted creative practice\, a story of hope\, aspiration and dreams. \n  \nserendipity-uk.com | phoenix.org.uk\n0116 482 1394 | 0116 242 2800\ninfo@serendipity-uk.com
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/windrush-past-and-present-film-and-discussion/
LOCATION:Phoenix\, 4 Midland Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1TG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,On Now
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231013T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231013T230000
DTSTAMP:20231010T114943Z
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SUMMARY:Unapologetically Black – Sip and Clay party night
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Opal 22 Arts and Edutainment in partnership with the African Caribbean Centre \nAn event for the adults!  Let’s have some fun whilst we try our hand at a new skill.  You will be supported by one of Britain’s leading Black Ceramists Faye Munroe.  Accompanied by live DJ Glamour and host Presto\, expect party scenes as we reconnect with our inner child\, play\, sip and clay.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/unapologetically-black-leicester-late-night-black-arts-festival-sip-and-clay-party-night/
LOCATION:African Caribbean Centre\, Maidstone Road\, Leicester\, LE2 0UA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231014T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231014T200000
DTSTAMP:20231010T114949Z
CREATED:20230713T095233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T114949Z
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SUMMARY:COBO : Comedy Shutdown Black History Month Special – Leicester
DESCRIPTION:Presented by COBO \nCOBO: Comedy Shutdown brings a Black History Month Special to avenue near you.  Round up your friends and family and join us for an uplifting night of laughter. \nActs include: \n\nKane Brown (BBC\, 1Xtra\, Amazon Prime)\nLoyiso Gola (Live At The Apollo\, Comedy Central)\nTrixx (Stand Up Comedian and Web Star From Toronto)\n\nIf you’ve never been to one of these nights before then get ready for an evening of rip-roaring\, back slapping belly laughs!  It’s a comedy night that is not only packed to the brim with jokes but also celebrates the vast array of comedic talent throughout Black History Month.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/cobo-comedy-shutdown-black-history-month-special-leicester/
LOCATION:The Y Theatre\, 7 East Street\, Leicester\, LE1 6EY
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231016T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231020T170000
DTSTAMP:20230823T152909Z
CREATED:20230711T080104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T152909Z
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SUMMARY:Young Archivists - Recruitment Closed
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 Heritage Lottery Fund project\, Unearthed: Forgotten Histories. \nThe course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of working with archives\, which enhances opportunities for future careers and qualifications.  The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accredited course focuses on the development of key skills associated with archives and the future of the sector.  Supporting young people from under represented backgrounds to find pathways into a career or further study.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/young-archivists/
LOCATION:Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage\, 8 Bowling Green Street\, Leicester\, LE1 6AT
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,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:20231017T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231017T200000
DTSTAMP:20231014T093935Z
CREATED:20230713T100150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T093935Z
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SUMMARY:Beauty Inside and Out
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kainé Management \nIndulge in an evening of pampering\, self-care\, and wellness at our young women’s health and beauty evening “beauty inside and out”.  Designed to celebrate the beauty\, health well-being and mental health of Black women\, providing young women to come together and prioritise their physical\, mental\, and emotional health. \n£2.50
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/beauty-inside-and-out/
LOCATION:Mayflower Road Church Community Rooms\, Ethel Road\, Leicester\, LE5 5ND
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kain%C3%A9 Management":MAILTO:info@kainemanagement.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231018T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231018T190000
DTSTAMP:20231010T115226Z
CREATED:20230713T090332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T115226Z
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SUMMARY:The First Rasta
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage in partnership with Phoenix  \nDirector: Hélenè Lee\nYear: 2010\nRuntime: 85 Minutes\nLanguage: English\nCountry: Jamaica and France\nGenre: Documentary \nAt the beginning of the last century\, the young Leonard Percival Howell (1893 – 1981) left Jamaica\, became a sailor and travelled the world.  On his way\, he chanced upon Bolshevism to New Thought\, Gandhi to Anarchism\, Garveyism to psychoanalysis\, as he sought to find his promised land.  With this cocktail of ideas Leonard Howell returned to Jamaica and founded Pinnacle\, the first Rasta community\, heralded by the coronation of Haile Selassie. \nGoing far beyond the stereotypes\, this cultural history offers an uncensored vision of a movement with complex roots and the exceptional journey of a man who sought Black liberation and unity. \nserendipity-uk.com | phoenix.org.uk\n0116 482 1394 | 0116 242 2800\ninfo@serendipity-uk.com
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/the-first-rasta/
LOCATION:Phoenix\, 4 Midland Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1TG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,On Now
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231019T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231019T200000
DTSTAMP:20230713T155424Z
CREATED:20230713T101151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T155424Z
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SUMMARY:Byron Wallen's Four Corners
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Leicester Jazzhouse   \nWidely recognised as a seminal figure in world jazz\, trumpeter and composer Byron Wallen has travelled the world performing alongside legendary musicians such as George Benson\, Andrew Hill and Chaka Khan. \nHis album Portrait: Reflections on Belonging explores issues of ancestry\, Diasporic journey and cultural roots.  Landmarks of blues and groove are explored and re-invented and his music draws inspiration from contemporary and indigenous cultures\, early Renaissance music and the styles of Miles Davis\, Wayne Shorter and Thelonious Monk. \n£14 | £5 Students
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/byron-wallens-four-corners/
LOCATION:Attenborough Arts Centre\, Lancaster Road\, Leicester\, LE1 7HA
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leicester Jazzhouse":MAILTO:leicesterjazzhouse@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231020T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231020T160000
DTSTAMP:20230713T155432Z
CREATED:20230713T102246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T155432Z
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SUMMARY:Children and Young People Black History Month Half Term Activities
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Neighbourhood Services \nWe will be running Children and Young People Black History Month Workshops.  Which will include Black History\, crafts sessions creating traditional African bead bracelets\, African jewellery\, dance and more. \nFor children and young people 6 years and over.  Book a space at this event by contacting the centre. \nFREE \n0116 221 1793
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/children-and-young-people-black-history-month-half-term-activities/
LOCATION:African Caribbean Centre\, Maidstone Road\, Leicester\, LE2 0UA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T170000
DTSTAMP:20230711T142009Z
CREATED:20230711T141210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T142009Z
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SUMMARY:Leicester’s Black History Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:All aboard the Black history bus tour.  Explore the city and county\, visit places of historical importance and learn about their connection to Africa\, Africans and the Diaspora.  Learn about Leicester’s Black power movement\, Laurel Aitken\, Queen Charlotte and much more. \nIn partnership with Leicester Museum and Art Gallery.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/leicesters-black-history-bus-tour/
LOCATION:African Caribbean Centre\, Maidstone Road\, Leicester\, LE2 0UA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231025T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231025T190000
DTSTAMP:20241013T181033Z
CREATED:20230713T090237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241013T181033Z
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SUMMARY:Move When the Spirit Says Move: The Legacy of Dorothy Foreman Cotton
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage in partnership with Phoenix  \nDirector: Ry Ferro and Deborah C Hoard\nYear: 2023\nRuntime: 87 Minutes\nLanguage: English\nCountry: United States\nGenre: Documentary \nDorothy Foreman Cotton was a bold and highly effective civil rights leader\, who educated thousands in their citizenship rights and inspired generations of activists with her powerful freedom songs.  The only woman on Dr Martin Luther King Jr’s executive staff\, Dorothy Cotton was a charismatic\, courageous and consistently overlooked key player in the Civil Rights Movement\, whose freedom schools\, freedom songs and inspiring messages of the power within us all are profoundly needed today. \nProgrammed to mark the sixtieth anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr’s I have a dream speech.  This documentary celebrates the work and legacy of a bold yet unsung civil rights activist and educator. \nserendipity-uk.com | phoenix.org.uk\n0116 482 1394 | 0116 242 2800\ninfo@serendipity-uk.com
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/move-when-the-spirit-says-move-the-legacy-of-dorothy-foreman-cotton/
LOCATION:Phoenix\, 4 Midland Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1TG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Coming Soon
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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:20231026T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231026T160000
DTSTAMP:20230713T155450Z
CREATED:20230713T103408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T155450Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching to Transform: Charting the journey of The Stephen Lawrence Research Centre’s Racial Literacy Programme for Leicester Educators
DESCRIPTION:Presented by De Montfort University \nInspired by the work of bell hooks\, Teaching to Transform is the successful racial literacy programme developed and delivered by The Stephen Lawrence Research Centre (SLRC) at De Montfort University\, inspiring educators to embrace anti-racist\, social-justice oriented pedagogic practice in Leicester schools.  The event will celebrate the city’s head teachers who have completed the SLRC’s racial literacy programme and will bring together academics\, educators and professionals to hear from expert speakers in this area of work. \nFREE \neventsoffice@dmu.ac.uk
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/teaching-to-transform-charting-the-journey-of-the-stephen-lawrence-research-centres-racial-literacy-programme-for-leicester-educators/
LOCATION:De Montfort University\, The Gateway\, Leicester\, LE1 9BH
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="De Montfort University":MAILTO:eventsoffice@dmu.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231026T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231026T213000
DTSTAMP:20230713T155458Z
CREATED:20230713T103704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T155458Z
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SUMMARY:WORD! Black History Month Special with John Agard
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Renaissance One and WORD! \nJoin us for a special evening celebrating the poetry and words of international poet John Agard – “A unique and energetic force in contemporary British poetry” (Poetry Archive) and local poet sensations brought to you through a collaboration between Renaissance One and WORD! We’ll offer a space for conversation\, performance and a Caribbean-style lime. \nJohn Agard is a poet\, playwright and short story writer who grew up in Guyana\, where his love of language stemmed from listening to cricket commentaries on the radio.  He has won many prizes\, including the Smarties Book Prize and the Queen’s Gold Medal and in 2021 was awarded the prestigious BookTrust Lifetime Achievement Award for an outstanding contribution to children’s literature.  John is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and his work appears in an AQA anthology for GCSE English Literature.  With his wife\, the poet Grace Nichols\, John has edited the Walker anthologies A Caribbean Dozen and Under the Moon and Over the Sea\, and he is the author of the Carnegie-longlisted My Name Is Book. \nFor more information see: www.wordpoetry.co.uk \n0116 252 2455
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/word-black-history-month-special-with-john-agard/
LOCATION:Attenborough Arts Centre\, Lancaster Road\, Leicester\, LE1 7HA
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="WORD!":MAILTO:hello@wordpoetry.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231027T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231027T230000
DTSTAMP:20230803T101151Z
CREATED:20230713T105824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T101151Z
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SUMMARY:And Still I Rise Tour
DESCRIPTION:Presented by 2Funky Arts  \nAs part of Black History Month\, 2Funky Arts will be touring around the Midlands with 12 exciting artists across Black\, Caribbean\, and African descent.  Artists will showcase performance pieces\, in art forms such as singing\, rapping\, dancing. These creative pieces will reflect and celebrate the vibrancy of Black history and culture. \nThe final stop of this tour is Leicester\, at 2Funky Music Café.  So come down and see an amazing showcase event that represents a diverse selection of Black artists and gives them a platform of self-expression. \nAnd Still I Rise is managed by 2Funky Arts and supported using public funding by Arts Council England. \n£5 \n07976 412759 \n 
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/and-still-i-rise-tour/
LOCATION:2Funky Music Cafe\, 23 New Park Street\, Leicester\, LE3 5NH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="2Funky Arts":MAILTO:info@2funkyarts.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231028T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231028T150000
DTSTAMP:20230713T155515Z
CREATED:20230713T110901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T155515Z
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SUMMARY:Celebration of Black Female Voices – “I Am Somebody” – Poetry Competition
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Neighbourhood Services and Sanroo Publishing \nYou are invited to join us to hear readings of some of the poems written for the ‘Celebration of Black Female Voice – I Am Somebody’\, poetry competition.  The theme for the competition is ‘The Black Female Experience – ‘I Am Somebody’.  Winners of the competition will receive their prize at the event.  Attendees at the event will also be given the opportunity to read their own poems.  Come along and support.  Let’s celebrate the poetic talent of the women of Leicester. \nFree Event – Book a space at this event by contacting the centre \n0116 221 1793
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/celebration-of-black-female-voices-i-am-somebody-poetry-competition/
LOCATION:African Caribbean Centre\, Maidstone Road\, Leicester\, LE2 0UA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231028T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231028T220000
DTSTAMP:20230713T155522Z
CREATED:20230713T112033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T155522Z
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SUMMARY:IDMC Gospel and Soul Choir
DESCRIPTION:Presented by 2Funky Music Café  \nIDMC are around twenty-five members from various backgrounds who share a common faith and belief. The choir’s music is both infectious and inspirational\, with a global message of love\, hope\, joy and peace. \nLed by award winning musician\, choir director and founder John Fisher\, the choir have managed to amass a total of nine albums and various single releases containing legendary gospel soul funk classics\, including Soul Food\, Don’t Lose your song\, Season of Love and Walk with Me. \n07976 412 759
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/idmc-gospel-and-soul-choir/
LOCATION:2Funky Music Cafe\, 23 New Park Street\, Leicester\, LE3 5NH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="2Funky Caf%C3%A9":MAILTO:INFO@2FUNKYCOMPLEX.CO.UK
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231031T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231031T190000
DTSTAMP:20241013T181033Z
CREATED:20230713T113514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241013T181033Z
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SUMMARY:Beverley Knight
DESCRIPTION:Presented by De Montfort Hall  \nCelebrating her incredible career over the years and her milestone fiftieth birthday.  The Queen of British Soul reunites with her live band for a fun-filled night where she will perform all of her classic hits and fan favourites along with brand new songs.  Knight was awarded an MBE in 2007 for services to British music and charity\, has won three MOBO Awards\, been nominated for Best Female at the Brit Awards three times\, Best Actress at the Olivier Awards twice and Best Female at the prestigious Mercury Music Prize. \n0116 233 3111\ndmh-office@leicester.gov.uk
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/beverley-knight/
LOCATION:De Montfort Hall\, Granville Road\, Leicester\, LE1 7RU
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="De Montfort Hall":MAILTO:dmh-office@leicester.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231031T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231104T193000
DTSTAMP:20241013T181033Z
CREATED:20230713T124511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241013T181033Z
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SUMMARY:The Drifters Girl
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Curve  \nDirect from the West End\, The Drifters Girl comes to Curve as part of a major UK tour. \nNominated for Best New Musical at the 2022 Olivier Awards\, this smash-hit show has audiences on their feet night after night with a phenomenal soundtrack packed full of iconic Drifters hits including Saturday Night At The Movies\, Save The Last Dance For Me\, and Stand By Me! \nDiscover the remarkable story of The Drifters and the truth about the woman who made them.  From the highs of hit records to the lows of legal battles and personal tragedy\, Faye Treadwell is the legendary manager of The Drifters who refused to give up on the group she loved. \nThirty years and hundreds of hit songs later\, there is no doubt that Faye Treadwell was\, and always will be\, The Drifters Girl. \n* Prices and discounts are subject to change and can be removed or amended at any time. \n0116 242 3595
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/the-drifters-girl/
LOCATION:Curve\, 60 Rutland Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1SB
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Curve":MAILTO:tickets@curvetheatre.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231031T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231102T194500
DTSTAMP:20231029T201119Z
CREATED:20230713T090138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231029T201119Z
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SUMMARY:The Mountaintop – Staged Reading
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Curve in association with Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage and sponsored by PPL PRS. \nJoin Curve this Black History Month for a rehearsed reading of Katori Hall’s powerful drama\, The Mountaintop. This special performance is in association with Curve Associate Company Serendipity and sponsored by PPL PRS. \nAfter making his monumental “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech against the advice of his colleagues on Wednesday 3 April 1968\, Dr Martin Luther King checks into room 306 of the Lorraine Motel.  Exhausted\, conflicted and alone\, he orders up room service\, but instead finds himself served with some unexpected questions from the audacious waitress who unflinchingly cross-examines the makings and misgivings of a hero. \nThe Mountaintop explores the place where hope and history converge in this captivating\, emotional and evocative retelling of Dr Martin Luther King’s last night on this earth. \n* Prices and discounts are subject to change and can be removed or amended at any time. \n0116 242 3595
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/the-mountaintop-staged-reading/
LOCATION:Curve\, 60 Rutland Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1SB
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,On Now
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ORGANIZER;CN="Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage":MAILTO:info@serendipity-uk.com
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