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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171116T171500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171116T200000
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SUMMARY:AGM and Centenary Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday 16 November\, 5 for 5.15pm for our 2017 AGM held at the offices of DWF at One Snowhill. \nFollowing the formal part of the evening\, from 6 – 7.30pm we will be announcing our exciting plans for the Society’s Centenary year – ‘The City Beautiful’\, and raising a glass of Civic Pride ale\, to celebrate the Society’s achievements over the last 100 years\, and to its future success. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nRSVP by 15 November to confirm your attendance
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/save-date-agm-centenary-launch/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171116T171500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223549
CREATED:20170815T195529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170815T195529Z
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SUMMARY:AGM and Centenary Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday 16 November\, 5 for 5.15pm for our 2017 AGM held at the offices of DWF at One Snowhill. \nFollowing the formal part of the evening\, from 6 – 7.30pm we will be announcing our exciting plans for the Society’s Centenary year – ‘The City Beautiful’\, and raising a glass of Civic Pride ale\, to celebrate the Society’s achievements over the last 100 years\, and to its future success. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nRSVP by 15 November to confirm your attendance
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/save-date-agm-centenary-launch-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171113T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171113T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223549
CREATED:20171102T133342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171102T133342Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Plaque Unveiling to William Gear - Invitation Only
DESCRIPTION:The distinguished artist\, William Gear [1915-1997] was a pioneer of post-war abstract art painting\, who lived and worked in Birmingham for over thirty years.  He was an important artist\, curator and educator\, and his paintings figure in Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery collections\, the Tate Gallery\, National Galleries of Scotland as well as elsewhere.  He was also Head of Fine Art at the Birmingham School of Art from 1964 – 1975.\n\n\nHe has been nominated for a Blue Plaque by his son\, David\, in particular because this year marks 20 years since his death\, and we are unveiling the plaque at the RBSA Gallery\, who are staging an exhibition of his work – Colour and Form: William Gear [1915-1997] from 1 – 18 November.\n\n\nThe plaque will eventually be placed on his home [and studio] at 46 George Road\, Edgbaston\, where he lived and worked from 1964-1997.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/blue-plaque-unveiling-william-gear-invitation-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171113T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171113T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223549
CREATED:20171102T133342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171102T133342Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Plaque Unveiling to William Gear - Invitation Only
DESCRIPTION:The distinguished artist\, William Gear [1915-1997] was a pioneer of post-war abstract art painting\, who lived and worked in Birmingham for over thirty years.  He was an important artist\, curator and educator\, and his paintings figure in Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery collections\, the Tate Gallery\, National Galleries of Scotland as well as elsewhere.  He was also Head of Fine Art at the Birmingham School of Art from 1964 – 1975.\n\n\nHe has been nominated for a Blue Plaque by his son\, David\, in particular because this year marks 20 years since his death\, and we are unveiling the plaque at the RBSA Gallery\, who are staging an exhibition of his work – Colour and Form: William Gear [1915-1997] from 1 – 18 November.\n\n\nThe plaque will eventually be placed on his home [and studio] at 46 George Road\, Edgbaston\, where he lived and worked from 1964-1997.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/blue-plaque-unveiling-william-gear-invitation/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171109T181500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223549
CREATED:20171030T135022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171030T135022Z
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SUMMARY:Signpost Event - Divine Beauty Evening
DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Cathedral invite you to an evening launching their ambition to restore and celebrate the remarkable stained-glass windows at Birmingham Cathedral. \nWelcome and Speeches by the Bishop of Birmingham & the Dean of Birmingham as well as a performance by Birmingham Cathedral Choir at 6.35pm. \nIf you would like to attend please RSVP to rsvp@birminghamcathedral.com and to learn more click here. \n 
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/signpost-event-divine-beauty-evening/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171109T181500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223549
CREATED:20171030T135022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171030T135022Z
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SUMMARY:Signpost Event - Divine Beauty Evening
DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Cathedral invite you to an evening launching their ambition to restore and celebrate the remarkable stained-glass windows at Birmingham Cathedral. \nWelcome and Speeches by the Bishop of Birmingham & the Dean of Birmingham as well as a performance by Birmingham Cathedral Choir at 6.35pm. \nIf you would like to attend please RSVP to rsvp@birminghamcathedral.com and to learn more click here. \n 
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/signpost-event-divine-beauty-evening-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171026T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171026T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223549
CREATED:20170816T214351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170816T214351Z
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SUMMARY:Signpost Event - BBAP "In Conversation with Andy Street"
DESCRIPTION:On 4 May 2017\, Andy Street was elected to serve an initial three-year term as Mayor\, working with council leaders and the chairs of the Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) to deliver the West Midlands’ devolution programme. A key part of Andy’s role is to act as an advocate and global ambassador for the West Midlands and to chair the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). Patrick Burns\, Political Editor\, BBC will interview Andy about his first five months in the job\, and what he feels are the essential characteristics of a great city\, followed by Q & A session. Profits from the lunch will help raise funds for the Birmingham Big Art Project*. \n£45 per person\, including arrival drink\, 2 course lunch with wine\, tea & coffee \nBook via Eventbrite \n*The Birmingham Big Art Project is a registered charity looking to commission a major work of public art for Birmingham City Centre which will put Birmingham and this region on the world stage.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/signpost-event-bbap-conversation-andy-street-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171026T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171026T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223549
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SUMMARY:Signpost Event - BBAP "In Conversation with Andy Street"
DESCRIPTION:On 4 May 2017\, Andy Street was elected to serve an initial three-year term as Mayor\, working with council leaders and the chairs of the Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) to deliver the West Midlands’ devolution programme. A key part of Andy’s role is to act as an advocate and global ambassador for the West Midlands and to chair the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). Patrick Burns\, Political Editor\, BBC will interview Andy about his first five months in the job\, and what he feels are the essential characteristics of a great city\, followed by Q & A session. Profits from the lunch will help raise funds for the Birmingham Big Art Project*. \n£45 per person\, including arrival drink\, 2 course lunch with wine\, tea & coffee \nBook via Eventbrite \n*The Birmingham Big Art Project is a registered charity looking to commission a major work of public art for Birmingham City Centre which will put Birmingham and this region on the world stage.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/signpost-event-bbap-conversation-andy-street/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171017T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171017T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223549
CREATED:20171009T231000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T231000Z
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SUMMARY:Renaissance Award 2016 Celebration
DESCRIPTION:  \nOn Tuesday 17th October we will be unveiling our 2016 Renaissance Award to The Pig & Tail (former George & Dragon) public house. \nWe will present the Award to the owners and key members of the team that helped to successfully restore the building and bring it back into vibrant use. \nPlease find below the Planning Committee’s citation regarding the building: \nThe committee were highly impressed by renovation of the former George & Dragon public house (Grade II) and the commitment and vision of those involved in the restoration of the building. The building had fallen into a very poor condition and it’s demolition looked very likely. However\, it was brave decision to commit to restoring this building and bringing it back into vibrant use. The committee considered the refurbishment to be very successful. The uniqueness and character of the original building has been celebrated and is integral to building as a whole. The fact that it has been retained as a public house is equally commendable and demonstrates that sometimes\, the original purpose is always the best. The development has discretely incorporated apartments to the upper floors which the committee felt reflected the changing nature of the Jewellery Quarter as a a place to live\, work and play. There should be more developments of this nature and quality within the Jewellery Quarter. Although small in scale\, it certainly makes up for it in courage\, commitment and vision for bringing this important building back into positive use.  \n  \nPlease note this is an invite only event
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/renaissance-award-2016-celebration/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171017T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171017T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223549
CREATED:20171009T231000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T231000Z
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SUMMARY:Renaissance Award 2016 Celebration
DESCRIPTION:  \nOn Tuesday 17th October we will be unveiling our 2016 Renaissance Award to The Pig & Tail (former George & Dragon) public house. \nWe will present the Award to the owners and key members of the team that helped to successfully restore the building and bring it back into vibrant use. \nPlease find below the Planning Committee’s citation regarding the building: \nThe committee were highly impressed by renovation of the former George & Dragon public house (Grade II) and the commitment and vision of those involved in the restoration of the building. The building had fallen into a very poor condition and it’s demolition looked very likely. However\, it was brave decision to commit to restoring this building and bringing it back into vibrant use. The committee considered the refurbishment to be very successful. The uniqueness and character of the original building has been celebrated and is integral to building as a whole. The fact that it has been retained as a public house is equally commendable and demonstrates that sometimes\, the original purpose is always the best. The development has discretely incorporated apartments to the upper floors which the committee felt reflected the changing nature of the Jewellery Quarter as a a place to live\, work and play. There should be more developments of this nature and quality within the Jewellery Quarter. Although small in scale\, it certainly makes up for it in courage\, commitment and vision for bringing this important building back into positive use.  \n  \nPlease note this is an invite only event
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/renaissance-award-2016-celebration-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171005T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171005T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223549
CREATED:20170731T083118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170731T083118Z
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SUMMARY:Next Generation Awards - The Finals
DESCRIPTION:The Finals and Award Ceremony for the 2016/17 Next Generation Awards Programme are ran by The Birmingham Civic Society with kind support from Newman University\, The Royal Bank of Scotland\, Anthony Collins Solicitors and Professional Polishing Services Ltd. \nThe finals are to be held on the ground floor of The Royal Bank of Scotland (Brindley Place) on Thursday 5th October\, starting at 6.30 pm. The evening will conclude around 8.30 pm\, drinks and light refreshments will be provided by our hosts The Royal Bank of Scotland. \nOn the evening\, the five finalists of the Next Generation Awards 2016/17 from Lordswood Boys’ School\, King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls\, Turves Green Girls’ School\, Balaam Wood School and King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls will make their Gold Award winning presentations and a panel of judges representing the Society and Birmingham businesses will judge their project ideas and decide on an overall winner\, to win £1500 to put their ideas into action. Representatives from all of the Birmingham Secondary Schools that participated in the programme will also be presented with plaques to commemorate their participation in the awards scheme in 2016/2017 by Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Carl Rice. \nOur judges took a long while to deliberate following the semi-finals\, which is testament to the exceptional standard this year. We had a fantastic range of projects\, some very confident and engaging presentations and some wonderful examples of how participating in the Next Generation Awards makes a real impact on the pupils involved. \nBook on Eventbrite
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/next-generation-awards-finals/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171005T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171005T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223549
CREATED:20170731T083118Z
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SUMMARY:Next Generation Awards - The Finals
DESCRIPTION:The Finals and Award Ceremony for the 2016/17 Next Generation Awards Programme are ran by The Birmingham Civic Society with kind support from Newman University\, The Royal Bank of Scotland\, Anthony Collins Solicitors and Professional Polishing Services Ltd. \nThe finals are to be held on the ground floor of The Royal Bank of Scotland (Brindley Place) on Thursday 5th October\, starting at 6.30 pm. The evening will conclude around 8.30 pm\, drinks and light refreshments will be provided by our hosts The Royal Bank of Scotland. \nOn the evening\, the five finalists of the Next Generation Awards 2016/17 from Lordswood Boys’ School\, King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls\, Turves Green Girls’ School\, Balaam Wood School and King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls will make their Gold Award winning presentations and a panel of judges representing the Society and Birmingham businesses will judge their project ideas and decide on an overall winner\, to win £1500 to put their ideas into action. Representatives from all of the Birmingham Secondary Schools that participated in the programme will also be presented with plaques to commemorate their participation in the awards scheme in 2016/2017 by Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Carl Rice. \nOur judges took a long while to deliberate following the semi-finals\, which is testament to the exceptional standard this year. We had a fantastic range of projects\, some very confident and engaging presentations and some wonderful examples of how participating in the Next Generation Awards makes a real impact on the pupils involved. \nBook on Eventbrite
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/next-generation-awards-finals-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170928T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170928T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223549
CREATED:20170731T082712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170731T082712Z
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SUMMARY:Civic Debate – Birmingham: A Real City of Culture?
DESCRIPTION:In recent months\, Birmingham has seen a surge in positive press coverage regarding its cultural offer – from museums to music\, galleries to theatres\, dance performances to pop-up festivals – Birmingham is the place to be. And last year more people chose to relocate to the city from London than any other city in the UK. \nPeople are travelling from across the UK and abroad to sample the cultural offer of our city. But is this sustainable? Will the perception that the UK’s second city fails to deliver culturally be too hard to shake off? \nMany will remember Birmingham lost out in 2008 as European Capital of Culture and then again in 2013 as the UK’s first City of Culture. With so many of our galleries\, theatres and museums facing the ever-looming cuts to budgets\, are we in a cultural bubble that’s ready to pop? Or is our city on the brink of a real cultural revolution that could positively change the perceptions of regional culture for generations to come? \nCome and join the debate alongside a panel of cultural gurus and have your say! \nBook on Eventbrite
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/save-date-chairmans-debate-theres-no-culture-bab/
LOCATION:UK Will Have School Lesson
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170928T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170928T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223549
CREATED:20170731T082712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170731T082712Z
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SUMMARY:Civic Debate – Birmingham: A Real City of Culture?
DESCRIPTION:In recent months\, Birmingham has seen a surge in positive press coverage regarding its cultural offer – from museums to music\, galleries to theatres\, dance performances to pop-up festivals – Birmingham is the place to be. And last year more people chose to relocate to the city from London than any other city in the UK. \nPeople are travelling from across the UK and abroad to sample the cultural offer of our city. But is this sustainable? Will the perception that the UK’s second city fails to deliver culturally be too hard to shake off? \nMany will remember Birmingham lost out in 2008 as European Capital of Culture and then again in 2013 as the UK’s first City of Culture. With so many of our galleries\, theatres and museums facing the ever-looming cuts to budgets\, are we in a cultural bubble that’s ready to pop? Or is our city on the brink of a real cultural revolution that could positively change the perceptions of regional culture for generations to come? \nCome and join the debate alongside a panel of cultural gurus and have your say! \nBook on Eventbrite
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/save-date-chairmans-debate-theres-no-culture-bab-2/
LOCATION:UK Will Have School Lesson
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170907T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170907T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223549
CREATED:20170727T095428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170727T095428Z
UID:3256-1504803600-1504810800@birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Brum's Big Conservation Area Buz Tour
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that Birmingham has 30 Conservation Areas? \nTo kick off Heritage Week and to mark the 50th anniversary of Conservation Areas\, Birmingham Civic Society are organising a guided tour of Birmingham’s Conservation Areas. Join us on the Big Brum Buz for a tour around some of the city’s Conservation Areas\, learning about the stories behind them and why they are areas of special interest for our city. \nThe tour will finish at the Gunmakers’ Arms in the Gun Quarter\, where you will be able to enjoy a pint of Birmingham Civic Society’s Civic Pride ale\, specially brewed by Two Towers Brewery to celebrate our centenary year in 2018. Ticket price includes a pint of Civic Pride or a glass of house wine/soft drink. \nBirmingham Civic Society are partnering with Civic Voice\, Birmingham Architectural Association and RIBA West Midlands and the event is kindly sponsored by EH Smith. \nBook on Eventbrite
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/brums-big-conservation-area-buz-tour-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170907T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170907T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223549
CREATED:20170727T095428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170727T095428Z
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SUMMARY:Brum's Big Conservation Area Buz Tour
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that Birmingham has 30 Conservation Areas? \nTo kick off Heritage Week and to mark the 50th anniversary of Conservation Areas\, Birmingham Civic Society are organising a guided tour of Birmingham’s Conservation Areas. Join us on the Big Brum Buz for a tour around some of the city’s Conservation Areas\, learning about the stories behind them and why they are areas of special interest for our city. \nThe tour will finish at the Gunmakers’ Arms in the Gun Quarter\, where you will be able to enjoy a pint of Birmingham Civic Society’s Civic Pride ale\, specially brewed by Two Towers Brewery to celebrate our centenary year in 2018. Ticket price includes a pint of Civic Pride or a glass of house wine/soft drink. \nBirmingham Civic Society are partnering with Civic Voice\, Birmingham Architectural Association and RIBA West Midlands and the event is kindly sponsored by EH Smith. \nBook on Eventbrite
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/brums-big-conservation-area-buz-tour/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170720T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170720T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223549
CREATED:20170629T112904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170629T112904Z
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SUMMARY:A private view of Thresholds
DESCRIPTION:Join us and go back in time to the dawn of photography with Thresholds\, a new virtual reality artwork by Mat Collishaw. Thresholds is showing at The Waterhall Gallery\, BMAG\, and we are delighted to offer our members and their guests a private viewing on Thursday 20 July from 3.30pm – 4.30pm. Using the latest in VR technology\, Thresholds restages one of the earliest exhibitions of photography in 1839\, when British scientist William Henry Fox Talbot first presented his photographic prints to the public at King Edward’s School in Birmingham. \nThe experience is a fully immersive portal to the past; people are able to walk freely throughout a digitally reconstructed room\, and touch the bespoke vitrines\, fixtures and mouldings; even the heat from a coal fire is recreated. A soundscape for Thresholds includes the sound of demonstrations of the Chartist protesters who rioted in 1839 on the streets of Birmingham\, and can be glimpsed through the digital windows. \nThe original 19th-century exhibition\, staged by the British Association for the Advancement of Science\, celebrated cutting edge technological innovation. Unfortunately\, Fox Talbot’s original images have faded almost beyond recognition with several of the surviving photographs existing only in light-proof vaults. Thresholds not only restages an important historical exhibition but provides a way to view images that have since been lost. \nMat worked with photographic historian Pete James; Paul Tennent from Nottingham University’s Mixed Reality Laboratory; respected authority on Fox Talbot\, Larry Schaaf; Architect / Architectural Historian David Blissett; the team at VMI studios and The Whitewall Company\, London. \nThresholds was first presented by Somerset House and Photo London\, in collaboration with Blain|Southern gallery. The project is supported by: Colmore Business District\, Birmingham City University\, King Edward’s School\, The Schools of King Edward’s Birmingham\, BOM\, an Art Fund Jonathan Ruffer Curatorial Grant\, the Ruddock Foundation for the Arts and the exhibition’s touring partners. \n“The dawning of a new art form … this is the future”\nBBC Radio 4 Saturday Review \nTickets are £4.50 plus usual online booking fee. \nBook here.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/private-view-thresholds/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170720T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170720T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223549
CREATED:20170629T112904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170629T112904Z
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SUMMARY:A private view of Thresholds
DESCRIPTION:Join us and go back in time to the dawn of photography with Thresholds\, a new virtual reality artwork by Mat Collishaw. Thresholds is showing at The Waterhall Gallery\, BMAG\, and we are delighted to offer our members and their guests a private viewing on Thursday 20 July from 3.30pm – 4.30pm. Using the latest in VR technology\, Thresholds restages one of the earliest exhibitions of photography in 1839\, when British scientist William Henry Fox Talbot first presented his photographic prints to the public at King Edward’s School in Birmingham. \nThe experience is a fully immersive portal to the past; people are able to walk freely throughout a digitally reconstructed room\, and touch the bespoke vitrines\, fixtures and mouldings; even the heat from a coal fire is recreated. A soundscape for Thresholds includes the sound of demonstrations of the Chartist protesters who rioted in 1839 on the streets of Birmingham\, and can be glimpsed through the digital windows. \nThe original 19th-century exhibition\, staged by the British Association for the Advancement of Science\, celebrated cutting edge technological innovation. Unfortunately\, Fox Talbot’s original images have faded almost beyond recognition with several of the surviving photographs existing only in light-proof vaults. Thresholds not only restages an important historical exhibition but provides a way to view images that have since been lost. \nMat worked with photographic historian Pete James; Paul Tennent from Nottingham University’s Mixed Reality Laboratory; respected authority on Fox Talbot\, Larry Schaaf; Architect / Architectural Historian David Blissett; the team at VMI studios and The Whitewall Company\, London. \nThresholds was first presented by Somerset House and Photo London\, in collaboration with Blain|Southern gallery. The project is supported by: Colmore Business District\, Birmingham City University\, King Edward’s School\, The Schools of King Edward’s Birmingham\, BOM\, an Art Fund Jonathan Ruffer Curatorial Grant\, the Ruddock Foundation for the Arts and the exhibition’s touring partners. \n“The dawning of a new art form … this is the future”\nBBC Radio 4 Saturday Review \nTickets are £4.50 plus usual online booking fee. \nBook here.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/private-view-thresholds-2/
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SUMMARY:The Best Exotic Indian Wine Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Electric Cinema on Thursday 6 July for the next in our People\, Places\, Pride series – a fun and indulgent movie experience of a special screening of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel – but with wine.  Not just any wine\, but highly awarded wines\, from the Nasik Valley in India. Trustee Tony Elvin\, and Alok Mathur\, head honcho at Birmingham based Soul Tree Wines\, will incessantly stop this classic movie in all the wrong places\, then make up for it by serving a selection of The Best Exotic Indian wines.  They’ll even tell you a little bit about them. Doors open at 5.30pm with a ‘sparkling’ welcome. \nBook tickets.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/best-exotic-indian-wine-tasting/
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UID:3251-1499358600-1499358600@birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Best Exotic Indian Wine Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Electric Cinema on Thursday 6 July for the next in our People\, Places\, Pride series – a fun and indulgent movie experience of a special screening of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel – but with wine.  Not just any wine\, but highly awarded wines\, from the Nasik Valley in India. Trustee Tony Elvin\, and Alok Mathur\, head honcho at Birmingham based Soul Tree Wines\, will incessantly stop this classic movie in all the wrong places\, then make up for it by serving a selection of The Best Exotic Indian wines.  They’ll even tell you a little bit about them. Doors open at 5.30pm with a ‘sparkling’ welcome. \nBook tickets.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/best-exotic-indian-wine-tasting-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170705T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170705T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223549
CREATED:20170330T183029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170330T183029Z
UID:1798-1499274000-1499281200@birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Breaking News is back!
DESCRIPTION:Our 2017 Spring Reception had to be cancelled at the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances…but now it’s back…as our Summer Reception! Marc Reeves\, Editor of the Birmingham Post and the Birmingham Mail and Editor-in-Chief for Trinity Mirror Midlands\, is our guest speaker\, and it has been rescheduled for Wednesday 5 July\, 6-8pm at DWF LLP. We now have instant access to news\, with the ability to share and even create stories. What impact is this having on the way we receive and understand events happening around the world? Marc will be sharing his thoughts on how the nature of news\, and storytelling\, has evolved over recent years and what its future may look like.  \nBook on Eventbrite.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/2017-spring-reception/
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UID:3238-1499274000-1499281200@birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Breaking News is back!
DESCRIPTION:Our 2017 Spring Reception had to be cancelled at the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances…but now it’s back…as our Summer Reception! Marc Reeves\, Editor of the Birmingham Post and the Birmingham Mail and Editor-in-Chief for Trinity Mirror Midlands\, is our guest speaker\, and it has been rescheduled for Wednesday 5 July\, 6-8pm at DWF LLP. We now have instant access to news\, with the ability to share and even create stories. What impact is this having on the way we receive and understand events happening around the world? Marc will be sharing his thoughts on how the nature of news\, and storytelling\, has evolved over recent years and what its future may look like.  \nBook on Eventbrite.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/2017-spring-reception-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170622T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170622T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223549
CREATED:20170530T172631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170530T172631Z
UID:3255-1498149000-1498152600@birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Backstage tour of The REP
DESCRIPTION:Join Steve Ball\, Associate Director at The REP for a private\, backstage tour on Thursday 22 June\, 5.30 – 6.30pm. This fascinating behind the scenes tour takes in the costume\, wig\, make-up and set building departments. \nAfterwards members will have chance to see The Play That Goes Wrong\, the Mischief Theatre Company’s multi award-winning West End smash-hit comedy. Steve has very kindly offered a 15% member discount for the 7.30pm main house performance. This popular show is nearly sold out with only a limited amount of tickets still available. \nBook for the backstage tour on Eventbrite.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/backstage-tour-rep-2/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170622T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223549
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170530T172631Z
UID:1919-1498149000-1498152600@birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Backstage tour of The REP
DESCRIPTION:Join Steve Ball\, Associate Director at The REP for a private\, backstage tour on Thursday 22 June\, 5.30 – 6.30pm. This fascinating behind the scenes tour takes in the costume\, wig\, make-up and set building departments. \nAfterwards members will have chance to see The Play That Goes Wrong\, the Mischief Theatre Company’s multi award-winning West End smash-hit comedy. Steve has very kindly offered a 15% member discount for the 7.30pm main house performance. This popular show is nearly sold out with only a limited amount of tickets still available. \nBook for the backstage tour on Eventbrite.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/backstage-tour-rep/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170615T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170615T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223549
CREATED:20170530T172030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170530T172030Z
UID:1918-1497546000-1497553200@birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:...and the winner is...Civic Pride!
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to celebrate the launch of Birmingham Civic Society’s centenary ale – Civic Pride. \nThe name was chosen by members and the public to celebrate the Society’s centenary in 2018. \nJoin us on Thursday 15 June\, 6-8pm\, at Two Towers Brewery\, at the Gunmakers Arms\, and hear about Civic Pride from Darren and Mark\, the wizards behind Two Towers. Then raise a glass or two with our Chairman\, Gavin\, to the founders of the Society and its formation on 10 June 1918. \nBook today on Eventbrite.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/winner-civic-pride/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170615T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170615T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223549
CREATED:20170530T172030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170530T172030Z
UID:3254-1497546000-1497553200@birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:...and the winner is...Civic Pride!
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to celebrate the launch of Birmingham Civic Society’s centenary ale – Civic Pride. \nThe name was chosen by members and the public to celebrate the Society’s centenary in 2018. \nJoin us on Thursday 15 June\, 6-8pm\, at Two Towers Brewery\, at the Gunmakers Arms\, and hear about Civic Pride from Darren and Mark\, the wizards behind Two Towers. Then raise a glass or two with our Chairman\, Gavin\, to the founders of the Society and its formation on 10 June 1918. \nBook today on Eventbrite.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/winner-civic-pride-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170525T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170525T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223549
CREATED:20170330T183029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170330T183029Z
UID:3253-1495731600-1495738800@birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:2017 Spring Reception
DESCRIPTION:Marc Reeves\, Editor of the Birmingham Post and Birmingham Mail and Editor-in-Chief for Trinity Mirror Midlands\, will be our 2017 Spring Reception speaker. \nWe now have instant access to news with the ability to share and even create stories. What impact is this having on the way we receive and understand events happening around world? Marc will be sharing his thoughts on how the nature of news\, and storytelling\, has evolved over recent years and what its future may look like. \nThis event\, on Thursday 25 May\, 6 – 8pm\, at DWF\, is for corporate members and their guests only.  \nBook on Eventbrite.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/2017-spring-reception-2-2/
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SUMMARY:2017 Spring Reception
DESCRIPTION:Marc Reeves\, Editor of the Birmingham Post and Birmingham Mail and Editor-in-Chief for Trinity Mirror Midlands\, will be our 2017 Spring Reception speaker. \nWe now have instant access to news with the ability to share and even create stories. What impact is this having on the way we receive and understand events happening around world? Marc will be sharing his thoughts on how the nature of news\, and storytelling\, has evolved over recent years and what its future may look like. \nThis event\, on Thursday 25 May\, 6 – 8pm\, at DWF\, is for corporate members and their guests only.  \nBook on Eventbrite.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/2017-spring-reception-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170426T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170426T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T223549
CREATED:20170330T182735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170330T182735Z
UID:3242-1493226000-1493233200@birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sidestreets & Silversmiths: a walking tour of the Jewellery Quarter
DESCRIPTION:Guide\, Ian Jelf\, is back for our annual walking tour! On Wednesday 26 April Ian will guide us through some of the Jewellery Quarter’s most intriguing side streets and share stories of the silversmiths that lived and worked there. The tour starts at St Paul’s Church at 6pm and ends at The Pig & Tail in Albion Street around 8pm for a drink (included within the ticket price). \nBook on Eventbrite.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/sidestreets-silversmiths-walking-tour-jewellery-quarter-2-2/
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UID:1797-1493226000-1493233200@birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Sidestreets & Silversmiths: a walking tour of the Jewellery Quarter
DESCRIPTION:Guide\, Ian Jelf\, is back for our annual walking tour! On Wednesday 26 April Ian will guide us through some of the Jewellery Quarter’s most intriguing side streets and share stories of the silversmiths that lived and worked there. The tour starts at St Paul’s Church at 6pm and ends at The Pig & Tail in Albion Street around 8pm for a drink (included within the ticket price). \nBook on Eventbrite.
URL:https://birminghamcivicsociety.org.uk/event/sidestreets-silversmiths-walking-tour-jewellery-quarter/
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