Post by Vandana Patel on Sept 27, 2004 9:10:21 GMT -5
Events at
• Royal Geographical Society with IBG
• Science Museum
• The Natural History Museum
• V&A
• Royal Geographical Society with IBG
www.rgs.org 020 7591 3000
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AR, England
Exhibition: The Caribbean in Black and White: Island photographs from 1908-09
Mon 4 October – Tues 30 November
10.00 – 5.00 from Monday to Friday
Free
A photographic exhibition of Caribbean life in the early 20th Century – illustrating the Caribbean’s people, places and environment. The pictures were taken by Harry Johnston in 1908-09
For education workshops email uta@rgs.org or ring 020 7591 3056 , www.unlockingthearchives.rgs.org
• Science Museum
www.sciencemuseum.org.uk 0870 870 4868
Science Museum, Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London SW7 2DD
Exhibition: Carl Gabriel's Carnival Artwork
October
10.00 - 18.00
Challenge of Materials Gallery
Free
What do these objects mean to you?
October
10.00 - 18.00
Free
The museum has thousands of objects from all over the world so everybody’s history is here for you to see. We asked students Ebru, Songul and Khurram to choose some objects which would teach you something about their own history.
Black scientists: Where are they?
Thu 21 Oct
19 Dana Centre, 165 Queens Gate, London SW7 5HP
Free : Booking essential
020 7942 4040
The UK is a multi ethnic country, but can the same be said for it's scientific community. Join Dr Elizabeth Rasekoala from the African-Caribbean Network for Science and Technology to look at why western science is excluding black scientist.
Science Museum: School - Key Stage 2 Events
Unsung heroes: Creature Comforts
Wed 6- Fri 8 October 2004
11:30 and 13:30 (30 mins each)
Free: 30 places Booking Essential
Education bookings office 020 7942 4777
A bite sized story-telling session revealing the hidden history of familiar household objects.
Unsung Heroes: Medical Marvels
Mon 11- Fri 15 October 2004
11:30 and 13:30 (30 mins each)
Free: 30 places Booking Essential
Education bookings office 020 7942 4778
Often overcoming adversity to achieve acclaim, gather round to hear the fascinating and inspirational tales of black doctors, nurses and surgeons who have made their mark in the field of medicine.
Drama character: Mary Seacole
Sun 3, Sat 23, Sat 30 October (on some weekdays in October, please call for further information)
Times: tbc (lasts 25 mins)
Free: 30 per session Booking Essential
Learn what Mary did in the Crimean War, her relationship with Florence Nightingale, what happened to her once the war had finished, and about Victorian attitudes towards black people
Science Museum: Family Activity
Unsung heroes; Creature Comforts
Sat 23 & Tue 26 October
12.00, 14.00 &15.00
Free: Drop in for approx 30 places
A bite sized story-telling session revealing the hidden history of familiar household objects. Discover and investigate inventors and scientists from diverse backgrounds and their roles in the technology we rely on today.
Unsung Heroes; Medical Marvels
Wed 27 - Sun 31October
12.00, 14.00 &15.00
Free: Drop in for approx 30 places
Often overcoming adversity to achieve acclaim, gather round to hear the fascinating and inspirational tales of black doctors, nurses and surgeons who have made their mark in the field of medicine.
Carnival Creations
Sat 9- Sun 10 and Sat 16- Sun 17 October 2004
10.00 - 18.00
Free: Drop in for approx 30 places
Work alongside artist Carl Gabriel to discover the unusual materials he uses to create spectacular carnival pieces.
• Natural History Museum
www.nhm.ac.uk/darwincentre/live 020 7942 5000
Webcast live online at above address
The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD
Mahogany: Wildlife Carnival Inspiration
Sat 2 & Sun 10 October
12.00 and 14.30
Free
The Notting Hill Carnival, is world famous for the originality, colour and vibrancy of its costumes. Join designer Clary Salandy and engineer Michael Ramdeen as they show some of their costumes and explain how the natural world inspires their choice of materials and designs.
Uneven Distribution: Race and Gender in the Sciences
Monday 11 October
14.30
Free
Modern Britain is supposed to have moved beyond discrimination based on race and sex, and science is supposed to be the most modern of endeavours. But is science a level playing field? Join scientist and activist Liz Rasekoala to discuss equality in the sciences and what can be done to improve the situation.
Roots and Herbs
Tuesday 12 October,
14.30
Free
Roots and Herbs is a new project aiming to use Natural History Museum historic specimens, collected by Sir Hans Sloane in Jamaica nearly 320 years ago, to aid the Caribbean community in discovering more about its cultural history.
The Botany of Brixton Market
Wednesday 13 & Friday 15 October
14.30
Free
Take a look at the history of Afro-Caribbean and world cuisine through the colours, smells and tastes of Brixton market. Discover the natural history of breadfruits, yams and plantains and find out about vendors’ and customers’ own favourite recipes.
• Victoria & Albert Museum
www.vam.ac.uk/bbs 020 7942 2000
V&A South Kensington, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL
There are further events taking place during the run of Black British Style for details visit website for details
Events Booking 020 7942 2211
Exhibition: Black British Style
Tue 7 October 2004 – Sun 16 January 2005
Admission: £6. £4/£3 concessions
0870 906 3883
From celebrity to Rasta, street wear to Sunday dressing, Black British Style looks at fashion and styling across all aspects of black life and culture over the past 50 years. Historical roots, cultural difference, a pleasure in femininity, masculinity or sexuality, and the unrestrained desire for the ingenuity of designer clothes have all influenced the way black people in Britain dress. The exhibition at the V&A is the first of its kind in the UK and highlights the variety of lifestyles that co-exist in black culture, focusing on dress but also incorporating music, photography and film.
Carnival for All
Sat 3 October
11.00 – 17.00
Free Event
A celebration of Carnival with music and dance performances. Participate in costume making and design, make-up, dance and music workshops as well as a parade of 2004’s Notting Hill costumes around the V&A.
Soundscapes: Conversations in Sound and Style
Sat 9 October
13.00-14.00 Bristol & 15.30-16.30 The Midlands
and
Sat 23 October
11.30- 12.30 London North & 14.00-15.00 London South
Students £5.50 per event, full Price £8.50 per event (conc. available)
From street level to the dance floor and beyond, Black British Style has manifested itself in many musical forms. Diverse black music and associated styles, including Drum & Bass, Hip Hop, RnB and Dancehall , have sprung from creative pockets around the UK to create a distinct regional identity. This series of conversations presented by 1Xtra, with special guests Lisa Maffia, Goldie, Sabrina (Mis-teeq) and Shystie, explore some of the artists, fashions, design and musical styles associated with four locations.
Supported by 1Xtra BBC
Black Style and … Revolution
Sun 10 October
13.30 – 14.30 : Seminar Room 1
Free
Curator Zoe Whitley explores the visual and textual messages conveyed in a selection of posters championing the civil rights of the Black Diaspora.
Black Style and … Protest
Sun 10 October
15.00 – 16.00 Seminar Room1
Free
Exploring the links between black fashion and protest, from Angela Davis T-shirts to afros, from hip hop medallions to dread locks.
Bridging the Rap
Sun 10 October
13.00 – 16.00 Seminar Room 3
Free: Booking Advised
For young people
This workshop covers the history of hip hop in the UK and profiles some of Britain’s top hip hop artists. Explore song lyrics and create your own, with an opportunity to perform your rap at the end of the day. With hip hop artist Breis.
Graffiti T-shirt Printing Workshop
Sun 10 October
11.00 –13.00 /14.00 – 17.00 Lunchroom
Free
For young people and adults
Design your own graffiti tag or slogan for a t shirt. Allow at least one hour for this activity. Numbers are limited for each workshop and are offered on a first come first served basis.
Fashion Embroidery Demonstration
Sat 23 - Sun 24 October
14.00 – 17.00 Textiles, Room 101
Free: Drop–in Event
Embroidery has been used to decorate and personalise black British fashion since the 1950s. With embroidery artist Elisabeth Baldwin.
Break Dancing Workshop
Sat 23 October
14.30 – 15.30 and 16.00 – 17.30 Gamble Room
Free: Booking Advised
For young people and adults
Want to spin on your head? Do a one hand hand-stand? Know about windmills, sixstep, swipes, handspins, glides and popping?
Dressing for a Night Out
Tue 26 October
13.00 –14.30, Seminar Room 3
Free
An early afternoon discussion workshop on the experience of getting ready for a big night out. Where did you go, what did you wear and did you make your own clothes? Bring along your old photographs, accessories, or outfits. With Anita Mackenzie.
Tea Dance
Tue 26 October
15.00 – 16.30, Gamble Room
Free: Booking Advised
A chance to go back in time and dance the afternoon away to country and western, quadrille, reggae and old time soul. With tea, coffee and biscuits served.
Workshop for Mental Health Service Users and Carers
Tue 9 November
14.00 – 16.00 Seminar Room 3
Free: Booking Required
Write a poem exploring your personal style, based on a piece of clothing you bring or wear. You can also draw inspiration from the exhibition. With David Neita.
• Royal Geographical Society with IBG
• Science Museum
• The Natural History Museum
• V&A
• Royal Geographical Society with IBG
www.rgs.org 020 7591 3000
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AR, England
Exhibition: The Caribbean in Black and White: Island photographs from 1908-09
Mon 4 October – Tues 30 November
10.00 – 5.00 from Monday to Friday
Free
A photographic exhibition of Caribbean life in the early 20th Century – illustrating the Caribbean’s people, places and environment. The pictures were taken by Harry Johnston in 1908-09
For education workshops email uta@rgs.org or ring 020 7591 3056 , www.unlockingthearchives.rgs.org
• Science Museum
www.sciencemuseum.org.uk 0870 870 4868
Science Museum, Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London SW7 2DD
Exhibition: Carl Gabriel's Carnival Artwork
October
10.00 - 18.00
Challenge of Materials Gallery
Free
What do these objects mean to you?
October
10.00 - 18.00
Free
The museum has thousands of objects from all over the world so everybody’s history is here for you to see. We asked students Ebru, Songul and Khurram to choose some objects which would teach you something about their own history.
Black scientists: Where are they?
Thu 21 Oct
19 Dana Centre, 165 Queens Gate, London SW7 5HP
Free : Booking essential
020 7942 4040
The UK is a multi ethnic country, but can the same be said for it's scientific community. Join Dr Elizabeth Rasekoala from the African-Caribbean Network for Science and Technology to look at why western science is excluding black scientist.
Science Museum: School - Key Stage 2 Events
Unsung heroes: Creature Comforts
Wed 6- Fri 8 October 2004
11:30 and 13:30 (30 mins each)
Free: 30 places Booking Essential
Education bookings office 020 7942 4777
A bite sized story-telling session revealing the hidden history of familiar household objects.
Unsung Heroes: Medical Marvels
Mon 11- Fri 15 October 2004
11:30 and 13:30 (30 mins each)
Free: 30 places Booking Essential
Education bookings office 020 7942 4778
Often overcoming adversity to achieve acclaim, gather round to hear the fascinating and inspirational tales of black doctors, nurses and surgeons who have made their mark in the field of medicine.
Drama character: Mary Seacole
Sun 3, Sat 23, Sat 30 October (on some weekdays in October, please call for further information)
Times: tbc (lasts 25 mins)
Free: 30 per session Booking Essential
Learn what Mary did in the Crimean War, her relationship with Florence Nightingale, what happened to her once the war had finished, and about Victorian attitudes towards black people
Science Museum: Family Activity
Unsung heroes; Creature Comforts
Sat 23 & Tue 26 October
12.00, 14.00 &15.00
Free: Drop in for approx 30 places
A bite sized story-telling session revealing the hidden history of familiar household objects. Discover and investigate inventors and scientists from diverse backgrounds and their roles in the technology we rely on today.
Unsung Heroes; Medical Marvels
Wed 27 - Sun 31October
12.00, 14.00 &15.00
Free: Drop in for approx 30 places
Often overcoming adversity to achieve acclaim, gather round to hear the fascinating and inspirational tales of black doctors, nurses and surgeons who have made their mark in the field of medicine.
Carnival Creations
Sat 9- Sun 10 and Sat 16- Sun 17 October 2004
10.00 - 18.00
Free: Drop in for approx 30 places
Work alongside artist Carl Gabriel to discover the unusual materials he uses to create spectacular carnival pieces.
• Natural History Museum
www.nhm.ac.uk/darwincentre/live 020 7942 5000
Webcast live online at above address
The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD
Mahogany: Wildlife Carnival Inspiration
Sat 2 & Sun 10 October
12.00 and 14.30
Free
The Notting Hill Carnival, is world famous for the originality, colour and vibrancy of its costumes. Join designer Clary Salandy and engineer Michael Ramdeen as they show some of their costumes and explain how the natural world inspires their choice of materials and designs.
Uneven Distribution: Race and Gender in the Sciences
Monday 11 October
14.30
Free
Modern Britain is supposed to have moved beyond discrimination based on race and sex, and science is supposed to be the most modern of endeavours. But is science a level playing field? Join scientist and activist Liz Rasekoala to discuss equality in the sciences and what can be done to improve the situation.
Roots and Herbs
Tuesday 12 October,
14.30
Free
Roots and Herbs is a new project aiming to use Natural History Museum historic specimens, collected by Sir Hans Sloane in Jamaica nearly 320 years ago, to aid the Caribbean community in discovering more about its cultural history.
The Botany of Brixton Market
Wednesday 13 & Friday 15 October
14.30
Free
Take a look at the history of Afro-Caribbean and world cuisine through the colours, smells and tastes of Brixton market. Discover the natural history of breadfruits, yams and plantains and find out about vendors’ and customers’ own favourite recipes.
• Victoria & Albert Museum
www.vam.ac.uk/bbs 020 7942 2000
V&A South Kensington, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL
There are further events taking place during the run of Black British Style for details visit website for details
Events Booking 020 7942 2211
Exhibition: Black British Style
Tue 7 October 2004 – Sun 16 January 2005
Admission: £6. £4/£3 concessions
0870 906 3883
From celebrity to Rasta, street wear to Sunday dressing, Black British Style looks at fashion and styling across all aspects of black life and culture over the past 50 years. Historical roots, cultural difference, a pleasure in femininity, masculinity or sexuality, and the unrestrained desire for the ingenuity of designer clothes have all influenced the way black people in Britain dress. The exhibition at the V&A is the first of its kind in the UK and highlights the variety of lifestyles that co-exist in black culture, focusing on dress but also incorporating music, photography and film.
Carnival for All
Sat 3 October
11.00 – 17.00
Free Event
A celebration of Carnival with music and dance performances. Participate in costume making and design, make-up, dance and music workshops as well as a parade of 2004’s Notting Hill costumes around the V&A.
Soundscapes: Conversations in Sound and Style
Sat 9 October
13.00-14.00 Bristol & 15.30-16.30 The Midlands
and
Sat 23 October
11.30- 12.30 London North & 14.00-15.00 London South
Students £5.50 per event, full Price £8.50 per event (conc. available)
From street level to the dance floor and beyond, Black British Style has manifested itself in many musical forms. Diverse black music and associated styles, including Drum & Bass, Hip Hop, RnB and Dancehall , have sprung from creative pockets around the UK to create a distinct regional identity. This series of conversations presented by 1Xtra, with special guests Lisa Maffia, Goldie, Sabrina (Mis-teeq) and Shystie, explore some of the artists, fashions, design and musical styles associated with four locations.
Supported by 1Xtra BBC
Black Style and … Revolution
Sun 10 October
13.30 – 14.30 : Seminar Room 1
Free
Curator Zoe Whitley explores the visual and textual messages conveyed in a selection of posters championing the civil rights of the Black Diaspora.
Black Style and … Protest
Sun 10 October
15.00 – 16.00 Seminar Room1
Free
Exploring the links between black fashion and protest, from Angela Davis T-shirts to afros, from hip hop medallions to dread locks.
Bridging the Rap
Sun 10 October
13.00 – 16.00 Seminar Room 3
Free: Booking Advised
For young people
This workshop covers the history of hip hop in the UK and profiles some of Britain’s top hip hop artists. Explore song lyrics and create your own, with an opportunity to perform your rap at the end of the day. With hip hop artist Breis.
Graffiti T-shirt Printing Workshop
Sun 10 October
11.00 –13.00 /14.00 – 17.00 Lunchroom
Free
For young people and adults
Design your own graffiti tag or slogan for a t shirt. Allow at least one hour for this activity. Numbers are limited for each workshop and are offered on a first come first served basis.
Fashion Embroidery Demonstration
Sat 23 - Sun 24 October
14.00 – 17.00 Textiles, Room 101
Free: Drop–in Event
Embroidery has been used to decorate and personalise black British fashion since the 1950s. With embroidery artist Elisabeth Baldwin.
Break Dancing Workshop
Sat 23 October
14.30 – 15.30 and 16.00 – 17.30 Gamble Room
Free: Booking Advised
For young people and adults
Want to spin on your head? Do a one hand hand-stand? Know about windmills, sixstep, swipes, handspins, glides and popping?
Dressing for a Night Out
Tue 26 October
13.00 –14.30, Seminar Room 3
Free
An early afternoon discussion workshop on the experience of getting ready for a big night out. Where did you go, what did you wear and did you make your own clothes? Bring along your old photographs, accessories, or outfits. With Anita Mackenzie.
Tea Dance
Tue 26 October
15.00 – 16.30, Gamble Room
Free: Booking Advised
A chance to go back in time and dance the afternoon away to country and western, quadrille, reggae and old time soul. With tea, coffee and biscuits served.
Workshop for Mental Health Service Users and Carers
Tue 9 November
14.00 – 16.00 Seminar Room 3
Free: Booking Required
Write a poem exploring your personal style, based on a piece of clothing you bring or wear. You can also draw inspiration from the exhibition. With David Neita.