[Alt-sheff-organising-group] Event submitted - proposing NOT to upload

[Michael Cook]

Yeah that just looks like a generic advert for the council's event.

On 4 November 2014 19:56, Alt-Sheff Collective <contact at alt-sheff.org>
wrote:

> Hello everyone, we've got the following event submitted and I am proposing
> NOT to put it on the website, is that OK?
>
> a) it's got little to do with any kind of social change, just seems to be
> an arts event (except 2 minor elements perhaps)
>
> b) there's no indication it's a community event in a real sense, could be
> simply sponsored by Arts Council or property companies for all we know
>
> c) there's no contact email website to check out
>
> d) it's MASSIVE!! See text SEE BELOW ....
>
> If you disagree please do reply to say so,
> Cheers
> Jonathan
>
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>
> Light Night Sheffield 2014
>
> 23rd November 2014; Sheffield City Centre; 1pm - 8pm
>
> Join us on the day of the official city Christmas lights switch on for a
> creative experience to remember! Shining a light on our artists,
> performers, musicians and creatives, city centre venues will be brought to
> life, and opened up for you to explore. Exhibitions, performances,
> workshops and activities will aim to ignite your imaginations and encourage
> you to discover our city centre in a new light through creativity. We want
> to unlock the doors of spaces we don’t ordinarily get to see, animate
> places in a completely new way and celebrate what Sheffield has to offer
> for all ages. This is a small event, complementing the activities taking
> place in the city centre for the Light Switch on, for which the Sheffield
> City Council expect 30,000 people. We had a huge response from artists
> wanting to get involved. We are still looking for volunteer stewards to
> help us on the day of Light Night. More information can be found on our
> Volunteer page. The programme is being finalised, with times and locations
> and any prices to be updated in the next week. Below is a list of the
> artists, performers and events being planned. Memories in Space Charlotte
> Kieran Installation sculpture of a chairs shadow. Beginners Creative
> Lighting and Filming Workshop Sheffield University Students Union Forge TV
> and Film-making society Learn the basics of film-making and lighting in
> films, have a go using the equipment and create your own 1 minute film
> under the guidance of society members. Light Up Ice Lanterns Madeleina Kay
> An installation of paper sculptures and a workshop teaching people how to
> construct an origami fairy lantern. Recycled Lantern Making Artboat A
> workshop decorating recycled plastic bottles to create LED lanterns which
> can then be added to a community chandelier celebrating light. Falling
> Angels Tara Baker Dance performance remembering stories and events from
> World War 1. The Funky Frequencies of Cabbage Funk Cabbage Funk Hang out in
> a colourful psychedelic den and add to the art work yourself. Living Art
> Study David Jones Performance including images of often unnoticed locations
> and objects that invites the audience to observe the urban environment and
> re-envisage it in a fun and imaginative way. One Upon A Twisted Tale
> Tangled Dance Company An abstract take on fairy tales that has toured the
> North of England this summer, engaging all ages with dance, music and
> acrobatics. ELE:MENTAL Moenipulation Outdoor projection of 10 pieces of
> video art. The Princess and the Phoenix Sheena Amos Youth Trust -Side by
> Side An LGBT fairy-tale play that challenges traditional children’s
> stories. Skull Pinata Fiona Allsop Mexican influenced art exhibition. fREaK
> My Johansson Dance previously only performed in Sweden, dealing with
> trauma. Star in the Ghetto J.Kas Engaging event using art and digital
> technologies to explain social justice to diverse groups. Winter Lantern
> Workshop Liz Searle Create a simple but dramatic cardboard lantern and
> light it up with an LED candle. Loxley Silver Band An annual part of the
> Christmas light switch on experience from this experienced band celebrating
> their 125th anniversary. A Richer Dust Concealed Sheffield University
> Theatre Company A chance to get a sneak preview of a performance to be
> shown later in Weston Park’s WW1 exhibit, exploring life during the Great
> War, including responses to unanswered letters. Tom’s Diner Black Box
> Productions and Open Door Theatre Company Collaboration Specifically
> created for Light Nights 2014, a dance and drama performance set to an
> extended version of Suzanne Vega’s ‘Tom’s Diner’. Screen Printing Christmas
> Cards The Edge of the Universe Printing Press Screen-print your own
> Christmas cards in this workshop. Sanctum Without Walls Theatre Company A
> one act play focusing on Sheffield’s multiculturalism. The Glang Show ACC
> Productions A chance for audience members to interact with a live comedy
> competition. Regulate Exhibition Regulate Art collective Exhibition and all
> age activities inspired by the exhibition themes (reflex, structure, form,
> repetition etc). There will be 3 stations using clay, marbling inks and
> charcoal with specific instructions to follow at each station to explore
> different artistic processes and create unique artwork The Feast of Both
> punkTure A performance installation of a carnival-esque feast. Brought to
> life using dance, comedy, aerial circus, music and visuals. There will also
> be a series events in Channing Hall, the details of which are to be
> confirmed.
>
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