Samantha Parker is the person to contact with all of your Capital of Culture event news this year. She will be covering as many events as humanly possible in 2008 with her backpack full of notebooks and cameras. Log on to her blog to see what she is getting up to and to find out the latest community culture news and coverage from the major events
March 2008 Archives
Shankly spooks
Posted by Sam on March 27, 2008 4:47 PM
He might not look like the great man yet but his impression of Bill Shankly made his granddaughters gasp behind me.
Emma and Pauline said that they thought in the next breath they were going to get 'told off' as the likeness was so real.
Johnny was a lovely lovely bloke and really media savvy which was nice. He was very patient as he was pulled one way and then another.
More tickets are now floating about for the the show at the end of April. It should be a great night for everyone - not just footie fans and not just true reds!
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Chinese State Circus
Posted by Sam on March 21, 2008 1:53 PM
A little preview for you all.....
Think I will def go to this one :)
I only got to preview a couple of the acts but they were all very good.
A word of warning though-wear you wellies. When I went for the press briefing there hadn't been many people through the gates and it was already muddy.
It is grass under foot too so if you are sitting in the expensive seats dont put your bags on teh floor!
If you go I hope you enjoy it!!!
SAM
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"Monsieur, with these Rocher, you're really spoiling us"
Posted by Sam on March 21, 2008 12:50 PM
Not my video. Tis Richard's but I thought it was quite amusing as did everyone else in the office. To beat the world record of 'how many Ferrero Rocher you can eat in a minute' you have to eat FIVE!!
One of the girls in the video couldn't even eat 2!
We have been trying not to rise to temptation here at work and buy a packet to see how many we could eat.
Miss those adverts...........
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Im cheating-Easter Hol info
Posted by Sam on March 20, 2008 3:39 PM
I was sent this press release before about what the Albert Dock is doing over the Easter Break. I have cut and pasted it below for you;
Albert Dock Company announce the arrival of a Victorian Carousel for the Easter Holiday
One of the U.K’s oldest travelling Carousels opens to the public at the Albert Dock on Friday March 21st just in time to entertain all the family for the Easter holiday. ( March 21st to April 13th £1.50 per person)
Built by Thomas Walker and Son’s in 1886 of Tewksbury in Gloucestershire, the ride which contains 26 horses, 4 Cockerels and 2 Cars to be ridden on retains lots of original features including hand carved wooden rounding boards and Brass and Iron work has been lovingly restored in time for the three weeks spring holidays at Albert Dock.
Joe Edge of Albert Dock Company said “Albert Dock has planned a packed Easter programme for all the family and all of our attractions will be alive with exhibitions and performances, we look forward to welcoming everyone to take part in the Giant Easter Egg Hunt, but watch out for the Giant Bunny!”
Come and join in all the family fun over Easter at the Albert Dock. We have a programme of street entertainment and Easter themed fun for all the family, the Albert Dock’s resident Dixieland Jazz Men, The Savoy Jazz Band, will be performing across the Albert Dock on Easter Sunday.
Join in the fun of our Easter Egg Hunt! Albert Dock Company has teamed up with Quay Confectionary to launch their 2008 Easter Egg Hunt from 1pm till 4 pm on March 22nd & 23rd. There is also a free prize draw for an ‘Eggceptionally’ large Easter Egg, donated by Quay Confectionary.
On Saturday and Sunday 22nd and 23rd of March the Dock will be alive with the pitter-patter of giant bunny feet as the Easter Bunny arrives in style, bringing the fun and merriment of spring with him. Albert Dock Company has also commissioned face painters to transform your little ones into any character of their choice, all for free!
All of the attractions at the Dock will be alive with loads of free Easter holiday family fun, offering interactive workshops and performances. Tate Liverpool has an exciting Easter holiday workshop exploring the colourful work of Niki de Saint Phalle, while the International Slavery Museum is holding performances of Destination Freedom, based upon the true story of William and Ellen Craft. Merseyside Maritime Museum is bringing to life the tales from the Titanic – The Quartermaster’s Story Robert Hichins was at the wheel when the Titanic hit the Iceberg or you can enjoy the storytelling of The Leaving of Liverpool. Over at the Customs and Excise Museum you can discover how Customs protect the environment and make your own eco-friendly vehicle to show off to your mates!
The Beatles Story will be holding their annual programme of Easter events, with the ‘I Am The Eggman’ trail running throughout the Easter holiday period (15th March – 6th April).
Visitors to the Beatles Story can complete a fun quiz based around the exhibition with a chance for all the family to win some amazing prizes. There’s something for everyone with the questions being split into ‘soft boiled’ (aged 5-11), ‘medium boiled’ (aged 11+) and ‘hard boiled’ (adults and Beatles experts!).
The Beatles Story will also be running an exciting series of children’s workshops, which will take place on the last two weekends (22nd/23rd and 29th/30th) of March. Based around the ever popular ‘Sgt Pepper’ album, children will get the opportunity to design and make their own special ‘Sgt Pepper’ album cover using pictures of their own heroes. All children’s workshops are free of charge to Beatles Story visitors on a first come first served basis.
Don’t forget to stock up on Easter goodies at the Albert Dock’s sweet shop, Quay Candy. From organic chocolate bunnies to traditional sugar mice and choco hedgehogs – you’re guaranteed to find something tasty!
For performance times and more information go to www.albertdock.com
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Wallasey High's triumph
Posted by Sam on March 20, 2008 10:36 AM
A WIRRAL school embraced the cultural diversity of Liverpool last night as they staged a “world in one city” extravaganza.
After spending the week learning Indian dance, African drumming, Chinese ‘flag dancing’, rap poetry and Tai Chi Wallasey High students in years seven, eight and nine brought together their new skills to perform in front of family and friends.
Assistant headteacher and organiser, Fran Parsonage said: “The school has had a culture week every year for nine years where we focused on one culture in detail.
“This year we decided to bring all of the previous years together and investigate the different cultures that can be found in Liverpool.
“The students have had a brilliant time this week. We have had the culture bus visit the school which has been great fun.”
The school brought in visitors from the Merseyside area who were able to engage with the kids and get them to open up and give their opinions of the cultures they represented.
Mrs Parsonage added: “Our visitors were able to talk to the students on a different level then we can as teachers. They get really involved with them.
“The children really got a lot out of the week and I think many preconceptions the children had of Liverpool have changed.
“It is great to see them learning and enjoying what we have done this week.
“The culture week and performance were supported by the head and governors of the school. Culture week is seen as crucial to development here.
“The show was fantastic too and all of the kids deserved a round of applause.”
It wasn’t just art and drama that were involved as all subjects embraced the culture week including history, geography and maths.
The school has also worked closely with National Museums Liverpool in cross curricular activities which will culminate in an exhibition of the schools’ work later this year at the World Museum.
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Museum of Liverpool part two
Posted by Sam on March 18, 2008 7:44 PM
I visited the Museum of Liverpool on Friday as part of my monthly tour to see how it is shaping up. The floors were in this month so we were able to climb to the second floor.
I saw my life flash before my eyes and was praying I was insured to climb up the rickety staircase.
The views from upstairs were stunning. When the big picture windows go in either end of the development the museum will look amazing. The only blight I can see is the Mann Island development behind the musuem. I am not a big fan of glass buildings esp not big black slug type objects.
I may change my mind as I have only seen the artists impressions.
People may think that slagging that development off and claiming to like the new Museum maybe a contradiction. You may have a point but I really like the architecture and style of the Museum of Liverpool.
I think it will fit in nicely. A big black slug? Absolutely not.
At least the slug will be hidden by the museum from ppl on the other side of the water!
Not really sure why I decided to go on a rant about that!
You will all see for yourselves eventually!
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Baboon Mayhem
Posted by Sam on March 17, 2008 5:45 PM
I went along to Knowsley Safari Park today as a favour for my beloved who was snowed under with work.
I did a video to accompany a story that he has done on a new advertising campaign the park has launched daring ppl to drive through the baboon enclosure.
It was brilliant fun. I laughed my head off as a pack of bvaboons ripped a number plate off a car and then tried to used it as a skateboard.
Okay, yes, if it had happened to my car it wouldn't have been that funny but you do enter at your peril! Must have been very loose too. And a game keeper did come and pick it up to give her back.
I was watching, and filming this from the safety of the road along the enclosure which they are promoting. However, if I was to take my 10 year-old sister along there is no way I would be allowed to pass by without going in!!
I don't mind losing my number plate if it keeps her occupied ;)
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The Bluecoat re-opens!!
Posted by Sam on March 14, 2008 5:15 PM
I went to have a sneaky look around the Bluecoat today and do the above video.
It was really lovely. I sometimes find art galleries overwhelming but the Bluecoat strikes a nice balance.
The restaurant and bar look fab and will no doubt be a big hit on the socialising scene.
I am hoping to get a chance to go at some point when it is fully open. They were busy cleaning and adding the finishing touches today ahead of tomorrows opening.
One thing im not keen on is Yoko Ono's piece. 'The Fly' is just weird. Maybe I don't understand it and no doubt I will get slated for my views but my view is my view. A naked woman with flies all over her is gross. How she manages to stay still I have no idea.
The work was also made in the 70s (Lennon was alive and one of the editors) and is very dated but at least she is still vocal in the city and about the city. Unlike some people who make faux pas on national tv.
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West End Primary
Posted by Sam on March 6, 2008 6:01 PM
I visited West End Primary today to see how they were celebrating World Book day. They were so lovely and well behaved. Cally the five-year-old you can see shouting 'echo' was adorable and very timid but can shout!
The school made their own Echos which were fantastic it is nice to see schools embracing the Capital of Culture so well.
Sam
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Blah Blah
Posted by Sam on March 5, 2008 3:46 PM
Not I haven't just given up and decided to call my blog Blah Blah. Blah Blah is a group of three photographers, Fred Chan, Frank Rooney and Bill McDonough.
They have spent the past year working with six dance genres, African, Chinese, Indian, Irish, Salsa and Third Age to explore the multi-cultural nature of Liverpool through photographic images.
Their work is currently on display at the Playhouse.
I would urge people to go down and have a look at their pieces. They are truly stunning photographs. It is a shame in my mind though that there aren't more of them. There are only a few shots for each genre and I think there was probably more scope, and room, for others.
Still it is very good.
I went to the launch party where there were samples of the dancing which were brilliant too. The Young Irish dancers were particulary spectacular.
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Hard Days Night
Posted by Sam on March 3, 2008 5:23 PM
Okay so the opening of a new hotel might not be directly linked to the Capital of Culture but it opened this year and is soooo amazing!
I really enjoyed making this video. The detail in the rooms is done to perfection and it isn't a cheesy themed hotel in fact I think the 'fab four' would have thought the hotel had done them a justice.
The Lennon suite was white, cosy and plush. Not sure I would fork out the room rate for it but if it was offered to me then I would certainly snap their hand off!!
It is a really lovely hotel not just for Beatles fans but for those who want luxury but with a little twist.
Personally I am looking forward to trying out Blakes restaurant. Hmmmmm.........
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This page contains an archive of all entries posted to Miss Culture in the March 2008. They are listed from oldest to newest.
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