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towie – the only way isn’t essex

   With the aim of getting back into blogging ways for the new year I recently interviewed Manchester based fashion blogger Cathy. Her blog TOWIE or The Only Way Is Ethical aims to raise the profile of fairtrade fashion, proving you can be both a cool and conscious consumer. 1) In five words describe The Only…

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digital people connecting over culture

 We’ve only gone and done it… Along with colleagues from Cornerhouse and MIF we’ve resurrected a group for those working at the ‘coal face of digital’ across the arts and cultural sector in Greater Manchester. Our first meeting took place last month, followed by a second this week and we’ve already had attendance from The…

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a bite-sized review: culture geek

 I recently attended the Culture Geek conference, the first in a series of events focused on the digital side of the arts. Here’s a quick run down of my key take-aways from each of the day’s speakers. Andy Levey – Cirque du Soleil Look to insert your brand at each stage of the ‘engagement cycle’ for…

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dhol ‘n brass at the bridgewater hall

 “From Brooklyn, New York, comes one of the most entertaining and original Asian fusion sets of the summer” – Robin Denselow, The Guardian Asian Arts Agency present the hot, New York based funk, dhol ‘n’ brass outfit – Red Baraat – for their debut UK tour, part of the London 2012 Festival. To be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets to hear Red Baraat’s bhangra beats live and dance the night away at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester on Tuesday 4th September 2012 (8.00pm). Simply answer the question below: Which famous bridge are Red Baraat performing near during the video clip? Email answers to: competitions@bridgewater-hall.co.uk with ‘Red’ in the subject line by 5pm on…

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be proud of manchester community heroes

 Manchester City Council’s Be Proud Awards 2012 are open for nominations. Here’s your chance to show some love for the people that make Manchester marvellous. Categories include: Blossoming Communities – Celebrating people or groups whose gardening achievements have brought about positive change to the surroundings or lives of others. Community Project of the Year – Recognising…

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make the most of the weekend at mosi

 This weekend Maker Faire makes its way to Manchester for the first time. Maker Faire is a celebration of the things people create themselves, from electronic gizmos to homemade textiles and inventions built in the garden shed. It’s the place where technology meets art, science meets fashion, engineering meets crafting – and that’s just the start. They’ll be activities to suit everyone at this exciting festival of invention and creativity, including; 3D printing, rocket launching, kids DIY, robotics and silent disco sessions*. For further details visit the Manchester Mini Maker Faire website. _________________________ Manchester Mini Maker Faire MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry), Liverpool Road, Castlefield, Manchester, M3 4FP 10am…

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here come the k.robots

 Manchester based illustrator, card maker and master craft ‘bot Karen Roberts AKA k.robots designs takes time out to answer a rainycitytales BIG 5. 1) How and when did the robot drawing start? The ‘bot drawing only started relatively recently. I’ve always been into creative stuff; I did art and school and 6th form and went…

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