Preview: World Book Night in Blackpool
This year, libraries, learning spaces, and community venues across Blackpool are opening their doors for a series of welcoming events that all circle around the same idea: books are better when they’re shared. Whether it’s cross table debates or a relaxed craft and read, you’re doing it right if it involves a brew. We’ve complied […]
Exhibition preview: Monet, The Magic Club and From Here To Here To Here
There’s a rare opportunity to see a work from one of the great painters in Blackpool, alongside a sound artwork made in response to the piece by young people at The Magic Club and an exhibition by celebrated contemporary artis Louise Giovanelli. Stephen Dunstan went to the preview event. We get some iconic performers in […]
Exhibition Review: John Spencer at HIVE cafe
Local artist John Spencer is exhibiting at Hive cafe. David Simper, who paints alongside John at Blackpool Art Society meetings, went along to see what he had done with the opportunity for a full-scale exhibition and to catch up with the artist. This collection of bold, vibrant pieces did not disappoint. I had had a […]