{"performances":[{"event":"Delius and Ireland: Ireland Lecture","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/birmingham-conservatoire/2013/06/19/delius-and-ireland-ireland-lecture","date_range":"19 Jun 2013","description":"The second of today\u2019s engaging public lectures is given by Bruce Philips, Chairman of the John Ireland Trust.\r\n","venue":{"title":"Birmingham Conservatoire","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/birmingham-conservatoire"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Birmingham Storytelling Cafe","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/kitchen-garden-cafe/2013/06/19/birmingham-storytelling-cafe","date_range":"19 Jun 2013","description":"The Birmingham Storytelling Cafe is set in the middle of a delightful tranquil oasis in the heart of Kings Heath\u2019s busy shopping centre, The Kitchen Garden Caf\u00e9 is the perfect setting for an audience to settle in and enjoy an evening of storytelling. We have an exciting line-up of guests and regular tellers from across the Midlands.\r\n","venue":{"title":"Kitchen Garden Cafe","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/kitchen-garden-cafe"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Understanding Art Part II: Representation and Non-Representation ","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/ikon-gallery/2013/06/20/understanding-art-part-ii-representation-and-non-representation","date_range":"20 Jun 2013","description":"Following the success of Understanding Art Part I, we return in June to explore the ways in which artists use representation and non-representation in their work. \r\n\r\nConsider the changing nature of realistic representation in portraiture at the Barber Institute, including works by Rembrandt and C\u00e9zanne. Take an in-depth look at Ikon\u2019s Fran\u00e7ois Morellet exhibition, and discuss the artist\u2019s use of abstract geometric pattern. Explore work by Australian artist Patricia Piccinini who creates an imaginative world of charming but unsettling sculptures. \r\n\r\nAimed at adults with an interest in art and art history. We recommend that you view the exhibitions before the talks start at 2pm. Understanding Art Part III takes place in November. \r\n\r\nBooking essential, please visit www.bookwhen.com/ikongallery or call Ikon Shop on 0121 248 0711.\r\n","venue":{"title":"Ikon Gallery","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/ikon-gallery"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Alfie Smith Memorial Concert","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/the-public/2013/06/21/alfie-smith-memorial-concert","date_range":"21 Jun 2013","description":"Join us for a special concert in memory of our very own Black Country legend, poet and entertainer, Alfie.\r\n","venue":{"title":"The Public","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-public"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Storytelling Festival","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/martineau-gardens/2013/06/22/storytelling-festival","date_range":"22 Jun 2013","description":"Look forward to a family-friendly day of storytelling, in the grounds of a beautiful community garden, presented by the Traditional Arts Team. There will be arts, crafts for children and music plus food from ChangeKitchen CIC.\r\n\r\nEnjoy the sights, sounds, smells and even tastes of a wild little corner of Birmingham, whilst we entertain you with the power of storytelling.\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019d like to join the mailing list to receive the latest information about the event and other events at Martineau Gardens, email info@martineau-gardens.org.uk.\r\n\r\nThe Martineau Gardens\u2019 Storytelling Festival is brought to Birmingham by the Traditional Arts Team, the people who are passionate about staging storytelling, music and dance events with a traditional twist.","venue":{"title":"Martineau Gardens ","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/martineau-gardens"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Meet Jeffery Deaver","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/waterstones-new-st/2013/06/22/meet-jeffery-deaver","date_range":"22 Jun 2013","description":"Birmingham New Street is very excited to welcome bestselling crime author, Jeffery Deaver, to the store. He will be signing copies of The Kill Room, the latest book in the Lincoln Rhyme series. ","venue":{"title":"Waterstone's, New St","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/waterstones-new-st"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Tuesday Talks","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/birmingham-cathedral/2013/06/25/tuesday-talks","date_range":"25 Jun 2013","description":"Tuesday Talks are a long established part of the Cathedral calendar. We look at contemporary issues from a Biblical and Christian perspective. The pressures of working in the city can be enormous - an early start, deadlines, back-to-back appointments, endless meetings, and working into the early hours \u2013 can make it difficult to take time out and to grow as a Christian. \r\n\r\nTuesday Talks are a great opportunity both for the Christian and those wanting to look at the Christian faith to get to know Jesus better, and get to know other people working in the city centre. Talks begin at 1.10pm and last for 20-25 minutes.\r\n","venue":{"title":"Birmingham Cathedral","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/birmingham-cathedral"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Lunchtime Lecture","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts/2013/06/26/lunchtime-lecture","date_range":"26 Jun 2013","description":"Nicola Kalinsky, Director\r\n","venue":{"title":"The Barber Institute","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Book Club","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/urban-coffee-company/2013/06/27/book-club","date_range":"27 Jun 2013","description":"","venue":{"title":"Urban Coffee Company","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/urban-coffee-company"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Talk and Walk ","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/weoley-castle/2013/06/29/talk-and-walk","date_range":"29 Jun 2013","description":"In-depth talk on the history of the castle and its families by one of our resident experts, followed by a tour of the castle. Starts at 1pm from the Viewing Area. \u00a35 per person (includes coffee/tea). \r\n\r\nBooking essential, phone Blakesley Hall on 0121 464 2193 to book your place.","venue":{"title":"Weoley Castle","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/weoley-castle"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Jewellery Quarter Heritage Walk ","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/museum-of-the-jewellery-quarter/2013/06/29/jewellery-quarter-heritage-walk","date_range":"29 Jun 2013","description":"A walk and talk around the historic Jewellery Quarter\r\nA lively guided walk and talk around the Jewellery Quarter area. \u00a35.00 per person. \r\n\r\nBooking essential as places are limited - call 0121 554 3598 to book your place now!","venue":{"title":"Museum of the Jewellery Quarter","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/museum-of-the-jewellery-quarter"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Tuesday Talks","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/birmingham-cathedral/2013/07/02/tuesday-talks","date_range":" 2 Jul 2013","description":"Tuesday Talks are a long established part of the Cathedral calendar. We look at contemporary issues from a Biblical and Christian perspective. The pressures of working in the city can be enormous - an early start, deadlines, back-to-back appointments, endless meetings, and working into the early hours \u2013 can make it difficult to take time out and to grow as a Christian. \r\n\r\nTuesday Talks are a great opportunity both for the Christian and those wanting to look at the Christian faith to get to know Jesus better, and get to know other people working in the city centre. Talks begin at 1.10pm and last for 20-25 minutes.\r\n","venue":{"title":"Birmingham Cathedral","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/birmingham-cathedral"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Tuesday Talks","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts/2013/07/02/tuesday-talks","date_range":" 2 Jul 2013","description":"Nicola Kalinsky, Director","venue":{"title":"The Barber Institute","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Stuart Maconie: The People's Songs ","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/ikon-gallery/2013/07/02/stuart-maconie-the-people-s-songs","date_range":" 2 Jul 2013","description":"Covering the last seven decades, The People\u2019s Songs looks at the songs that have sound tracked our changing times, and \u2013 just sometimes \u2013 changed the way we feel. Beginning with Vera Lynn\u2019s \u2018We\u2019ll Meet Again\u2019, a song that reassured a nation parted from their loved ones by the turmoil of war, and culminating with the manic energy of \u2018Bonkers\u2019, Dizzee Rascal\u2019s anthem for the push and rush of the 21st century inner city, Stuart Maconie takes us on a tour of our island\u2019s pop music, and asks what it means to us. There will be an opportunity to hear readings from the book, ask questions, and of course take home your very own signed copy.\r\n","venue":{"title":"Ikon Gallery","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/ikon-gallery"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Lunchtime Lecture","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts/2013/07/03/lunchtime-lecture","date_range":" 3 Jul 2013","description":"Deborah Longworth, Professor of English Literature\r\n","venue":{"title":"The Barber Institute","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Poetry Jam  ","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/urban-coffee-company/2013/07/04/poetry-jam","date_range":" 4 Jul 2013","description":"Join us for Poetry Jam! Coffee, cake and real talk. Everyone is invited to share, create, perform or listen and appreciate, featuring poets from the region and the \"mic\" is open for anyone to share. ","venue":{"title":"Urban Coffee Company","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/urban-coffee-company"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Tales and Ales Session","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/prince-of-wales/2013/07/05/tales-and-ales-session","date_range":" 5 Jul 2013","description":"This storytelling session takes place in the Cocktail Room of the Prince of Wales, Moseley.\r\n\r\nCome along to sample tales and ales at an informal storytelling venue.\r\n\r\nCome to tell tales, listen to stories, drink good beer, meet up with your mates. Whatever your reason for being there, just be there. ","venue":{"title":"Prince of Wales","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/prince-of-wales"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Tuesday Talks","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts/2013/07/09/tuesday-talks","date_range":" 9 Jul 2013","description":"Pam Turton, Gallery Guide\r\n","venue":{"title":"The Barber Institute","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Barber Book Club","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts/2013/07/09/barber-book-club","date_range":" 9 Jul 2013","description":"","venue":{"title":"The Barber Institute","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Philosophy Discussion with Kirk Surgener","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/ort-cafe/2013/07/09/philosophy-discussion-with-kirk-surgener","date_range":" 9 Jul 2013","description":"","venue":{"title":"Ort Cafe","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/ort-cafe"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Lunchtime Lecture","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts/2013/07/10/lunchtime-lecture","date_range":"10 Jul 2013","description":"Steve Ellis, Professor of English Literature\r\n","venue":{"title":"The Barber Institute","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"JOIN \u2013 a Creative Alliance Event ","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/ikon-gallery/2013/07/10/join-a-creative-alliance-event","date_range":"10 Jul 2013","description":"As part of Ikon\u2019s continued work with young people we host the second JOIN event, working in collaboration with Birmingham\u2019s Creative Alliance. This event provides an insight into the Creative Apprenticeship programme for new employers, and anyone interested in finding out more, with presentations by current apprentices and employers and an opportunity for informal networking at a drinks reception. ","venue":{"title":"Ikon Gallery","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/ikon-gallery"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"A History of Yardley","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/blakesely-hall/2013/07/14/a-history-of-yardley","date_range":"14 Jul 2013","description":"By Mike Byrne","venue":{"title":"Blakesely Hall","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/blakesely-hall"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Tuesday Talks","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts/2013/07/16/tuesday-talks","date_range":"16 Jul 2013","description":"Nikolay Bogantsev, MA student\r\n","venue":{"title":"The Barber Institute","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Lunchtime Lecture","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts/2013/07/17/lunchtime-lecture","date_range":"17 Jul 2013","description":"David Taylor, Curator of Pictures and Sculpture, National Trust\r\n","venue":{"title":"The Barber Institute","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Birmingham Storytelling Cafe","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/kitchen-garden-cafe/2013/07/17/birmingham-storytelling-cafe","date_range":"17 Jul 2013","description":"The Birmingham Storytelling Cafe is set in the middle of a delightful tranquil oasis in the heart of Kings Heath\u2019s busy shopping centre, The Kitchen Garden Caf\u00e9 is the perfect setting for an audience to settle in and enjoy an evening of storytelling. We have an exciting line-up of guests and regular tellers from across the Midlands.\r\n","venue":{"title":"Kitchen Garden Cafe","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/kitchen-garden-cafe"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Tuesday Talks","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts/2013/07/23/tuesday-talks","date_range":"23 Jul 2013","description":"John Southall, Gallery Guide\r\n","venue":{"title":"The Barber Institute","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Book Club","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/urban-coffee-company/2013/07/25/book-club","date_range":"25 Jul 2013","description":"","venue":{"title":"Urban Coffee Company","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/urban-coffee-company"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Demonstration by David Gleeson RBSA","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/royal-birmingham-society-of-artists-rbsa/2013/07/27/demonstration-by-david-gleeson-rbsa","date_range":"27 Jul 2013","description":"David will reveal how his atmospheric portraits are created. To coincide with the Portrait Prize exhibition 2013.\r\n\r\n11:00am - 1:00pm\r\n2:00 - 4:00pm\r\n\r\nDrop-in session no need to book.","venue":{"title":"Royal Birmingham Society of Artists ","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/royal-birmingham-society-of-artists-rbsa"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Tuesday Talks","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts/2013/07/30/tuesday-talks","date_range":"30 Jul 2013","description":"Shenjia Xu and Stephen Lloyd, MA students\r\n","venue":{"title":"The Barber Institute","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Family Writing Workshop","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/the-pen-room/2013/07/31/family-writing-workshop","date_range":"31 Jul 2013","description":"In the nineteenth century, love letters, limericks, military memoirs and shopping lists all over the world were written with steel pens from the City of A Thousand Trades, Birmingham. In this workshop, join us as we head to the home of the pen, exploring the streets of the Jewellery Quarter and artefacts of the Pen Museum to gather materials and inspiration. Investigate some fun ways to write collaboratively and creatively. No previous writing experience required! What will you write?\r\n","venue":{"title":"The Pen Room","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-pen-room"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Lunchtime Lecture","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts/2013/07/31/lunchtime-lecture","date_range":"31 Jul 2013","description":"Inga Fraser, Assistant Curator at the National Portrait Gallery\r\n","venue":{"title":"The Barber Institute","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Poetry Jam","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/urban-coffee-company/2013/08/01/poetry-jam","date_range":" 1 Aug 2013","description":"Join us for Poetry Jam! Coffee, cake and real talk. Everyone is invited to share, create, perform or listen and appreciate, featuring poets from the region and the \"mic\" is open for anyone to share.","venue":{"title":"Urban Coffee Company","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/urban-coffee-company"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Demonstration by John Shakespeare RBSA","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/royal-birmingham-society-of-artists-rbsa/2013/08/03/demonstration-by-john-shakespeare-rbsa","date_range":" 3 Aug 2013","description":"Find out how John combines techniques to capture character in his portraits. To coincide with the Portrait Prize exhibition 2013.\r\n\r\n11.00am - 1.00pm\r\n2.00 - 4.00pm\r\n\r\nDrop in session no need to book.\r\n\r\n","venue":{"title":"Royal Birmingham Society of Artists ","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/royal-birmingham-society-of-artists-rbsa"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Tuesday Talks","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts/2013/08/06/tuesday-talks","date_range":" 6 Aug 2013","description":"Jas Lally and Katie Wilson, MA students","venue":{"title":"The Barber Institute","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/the-barber-institute-of-fine-arts"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."},{"event":"Roman Birmingham","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/blakesely-hall/2013/08/11/roman-birmingham","date_range":"11 Aug 2013","description":"By Mike Hodder","venue":{"title":"Blakesely Hall","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/venues/blakesely-hall"},"genre":{"title":"Spoken Word","url":"http://livebrum.co.uk/genres/spoken-word"},"copyight":"All data copyright livebrum.co.uk. Republish with permission only please."}]}