Celebrate Black History Month at this October TheCurveSlough @thecurveslough TheCurveSlough_Culture_ @thecurveslough
For a Black Girl For a Black Girl is a bold new play which talks unflinchingly about issues facing our country today. With six actors and over 60 characters, the show fuses spoken word, interviews and movement to tell the stories of BAME citizens within the UK. This semi-autobiographical piece of new writing explores female sexuality, violence towards women and the staggering effect of everyday racism. From the bookstore to house parties, the play travels through a myriad of situations in which misogynoir is alive and kicking. Writer Nicole Acquah also performs in the play, sharing her stories and the stories of others onstage. Vital and vibrant The Stage, 2018 Tuesday 16 October 7.30pm Early bird tickets: Single 10 Group (4) 35 Standard tickets: Single 12 Group (4) 40 Book online
National Poetry Day with Empoword Join local spoken word collective, Empoword, for National Poetry Day at. With the brilliant Desree headlining the night and an incredible array of talented performers - this is an evening not to be missed! Thursday 4 October 6.30pm This event is free to attend but booking is recommended Melanin Migration by Amon A Mission Exhibition at Gallery@TheCurve 28 September to 3 November www.amonamission.com LIB-6608-13-09-18 TheCurveSlough_Culture_ @thecurveslough 13
The four part documentary series, Young, Gifted and Grinding highlights innovative black entrepreneurs in Britain who are carving out opportunities for themselves and turning their passion into profit. Ndrika travelled across the country interviewing POC business owners, artists and content creators to explore their experiences and learn more about how and why they do what they do. The purpose of the series is to offer tangible, practical advice to act as a source of inspiration for this generation and the next. Join Ndrika for the screening of her documentary series, exploring the black hair industry and new media. Catch Black Don t Crack and Pull Tag Knot, short films by Slough filmmaker Ayesha Ramsay in collaboration with Resource Productions, before the documentary series. Friday 19 October 6.30pm Ticket: 3 4 TheCurveSlough @thecurveslough TheCurveSlough_Culture_
StartUp Saturdays @ Are you thinking of starting your own business? StartUp Saturdays @ is a series of business start up workshops for local people interested in starting a business. Workshop timetable The workshops are free to attend and are Dates Workshop Venue designed to be an interactive way of helping you test, plan and launch your own business. Places on workshops are limited. To book your place on a workshop(s) of choice please call 01753 476611 or email lifelonglearning@slough.gov.uk Previous business experience is not needed, though participants should have a business idea and be IT literate with basic experience in using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel software and common web browsers. 6 Oct 2018 How to use simple market research techniques 3 Nov 2018 How to write your business plan part 1 1 Dec 2018 How to write your business plan part 2, finance and funding 2 Feb 2019 How to register your business 2 Mar 2019 How to develop a sales and marketing plan 6 Apr 2019 How to promote your business online 11 May 2019 How to effectively pitch your business idea, 10am-12pm @thecurveslough 5
WOKE From the creator of the hit show Black Is the Color of My Voice comes a new story about the 20th century African American experience. Against a powerful soundtrack of original music and traditional gospel and blues sung live, two women 42 years apart become involved in the struggle for civil rights. One, a notorious Black Panther Assata Shakur; the other, a present day university student enrolling as the Ferguson riots begin. Both challenge the American justice system, become criminalized through political activism, and ultimately are faced with the same choice: stay and fight, or flee? Saturday 20 October 7pm Early bird tickets: Single 10 Group (4) 35 Standard tickets: Single 12 Group (4) 40 Book online inspiring! fast, exciting and engaging British Theatre Guide
Events for adults and young people Event Day Date Time Cost Audience Where? National Poetry Day with Empoword - a live spoken word event. For a Black Girl - a new play written by Nicole Acquah responds to the statement racism and sexism don t exist. Young, Gifted and Grinding by Ndrika - A screening of the four part documentary series highlights innovative black entrepreneurs in Britain who are carving out opportunities for themselves and turning their passion into profit. Including short films from local filmaker Ayesha Ramsay. Thu 4 Oct 6.30-8.30pm Tue 16 Oct 7.30pm FREE YPA 12 Group of 4 40 YPA Fri 19 Oct 6.30pm 3 YPA WOKE - against a powerful soundtrack of original music and traditional gospel and blues sung live, two women 42 years apart become involved in the struggle for civil rights. Sat 20 Oct 7pm 12 Group of 4 40 YPA No Shade - film screening and Q&A with director, producer and cast - starring Adele Oni and Kadeem Pearse, the No Shade storyline focuses on colourism and is told through the prism of love, relationships, dating and marriage. Fri 26 Oct 6.30pm 5 YPA ALL - All ages, all abilities CF - Children and families AA - All ages CA - Children and adults YPA - Young people and adults A - Adults FA - Female adults TheCurveSlough_Culture_ @thecurveslough 7
Events for children and families Event Day Date Time Cost Audience Where? African Folk Tales with Vivina at Saturday Curve Club Sat 6 Oct 11.30am FREE 4+ @ Little Leaders: bold women in black history story and craft sessions Check www.thecurve slough.com FREE 4+ All Slough Libraries A Caribbean Story - a workshop with Freshwater Theatre Tue 23 Oct 10.30-11.30am FREE CF Britwell A Caribbean Story - a workshop with Freshwater Theatre Tue 23 Oct 4-5pm FREE CF Langley Animate Black History! Join Animation Expressions to use stopframe animation to bring the story of Anansi and other African folk tales to life. Hear the story and help create the animation - with a little help from some friends! Anansi sessions will be held at @ and Langley African Folk Tale sessions will be held at Cippenham and Britwell Tickets 5 Suitable for ages 5+ ALL - All ages, all abilities CF - Children and families AA - All ages CA - Children and adults YPA - Young people and adults A - Adults FA - Female adults 8 TheCurveSlough @thecurveslough TheCurveSlough_Culture_
Event Day Date Time Cost Audience Where? Animate Black History - Anansi! Animation workshops with Animation Expressions Animate Black History - Anansi! Animation workshops with Animation Expressions Animate Black History - Africa! Animation workshops with Animation Expressions Animate Black History - Africa! Animation workshops with Animation Expressions Stories from Africa - a workshop with Freshwater Theatre Stories from Africa - a workshop with Freshwater Theatre The Bi-Racial Butterfly by Lennox Benson - author visit and drawing workshop The Bi-Racial Butterfly by Lennox Benson - author visit and drawing workshop Thu 25 Oct 11-12am 5 5+ Thu 25 Oct 2-3pm 5 5+ Fri 26 Oct 11am- 12pm Fri 26 Oct 3-4pm 5 5+ Fri Fri Fri Fri 26 Oct 26 Oct 11am- 12pm 2.30-3.30pm 26 Oct 11.30am- 12.30pm 26 Oct 2.30-3.30pm @ Langley 5 5+ Cippenham FREE FREE CF CF FREE 5+ FREE 5+ Britwell @ Cippenham Langley @ African Folk Tales with Vivina at Saturday Curve Club Explore traditional African folk tales with storyteller Vivina. Saturday 6 October, 11.30am Suitable for ages 4+ ALL - All ages, all abilities CF - Children and families AA - All ages CA - Children and adults YPA - Young people and adults A - Adults FA - Female adults @thecurveslough 9
The Bi-Racial Butterfly with Lennox Benson Join author Lennox Benson for a reading of his new children s book at Langley and @. Suitable for ages 5+ Lennox will follow his book reading with a creative workshop - you will be encouraged to think of yourself as a hero and then draw what you think that looks like! Join Freshwater Theatre for free storytelling workshops! Carribean storytelling: Explore the rich tapestry of the landscape, culture and traditions of St Lucia through the delightful story of a child and her fisherman grandfather. A wonderful and uplifting story. African storytelling: See the tales of How Anansi became King of all the Stories and How the Zebra got his Stripes dramatically unfold as you create vibrant African scenes. 10 TheCurveSlough @thecurveslough TheCurveSlough_Culture_
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History story and crafts Learn about iconic women from Black History and have a go at getting creative Check for details of dates and times for story and crafts sessions across Slough Libraries this October. Suitable for ages 4+ This event is free to attend but booking is essential. @thecurveslough 11
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