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The Dylan Thomas Centre
Wednesday, 18 June at 7pm
The Dylan Thomas Centre and Parthian Books launch Lloyd Robson’s Oh Dad! on Wednesday, 18 June at 7pm.
Oh Dad! is Cardiff poet Lloyd Robson’s search for one of Hollywood’s most complex characters, Robert Mitchum. This fascinating book tells the story of Mitchum as Lloyd follows in his […]

Saturday 31 May – Saturday 7 June
The Dylan Thomas Centre hosts the third international Swansea Life Film Festival from 31 May to 7 June.

The festival includes free screenings of around 300 films from independent film makers all over the world. Maureen Lipman, Elliott Gould, Kiefer Sutherland, Mike Reid (in his last film role), Freddie Jones, […]

Dear all
Thank you to all those who attended and contributed to the success of last months Framework Social one year birthday celebration.
We are now looking for your work to show at the next social on Tuesday 3rd June.

This could take the form of: video installation, participatory works, intervention, spoken word, live work, collaboration, sound, anything […]

21 June – 12 July 2008
Private View 2pm Saturday 21 June

Mission Gallery is pleased to announce the introduction of the Mission Open.
Artists working in 2D or digital media, based in the South Wales area with postcodes SA - CF, are invited to submit artwork for this open exhibition.
For further details, please see attached information.

Many thanks
Mission […]

PLEASE NOTE:
TALK ON FRIDAY 30TH MAY AT 1PM
Regrettably, WALTER KEELER is unable to give the talk scheduled for lunchtime on Friday 30th May at 1pm.
However, we are very pleased that Dr Matthew Partington is able to take Walter’s place and will be giving an illustrated talk detailed below:
STUDIO POTTERS AND DESIGN: A CASE STUDY OF […]

Taken from latest Academi newsletter:
 
The Guardian Hay Literature Festival runs from 22 May - 1 June this year.  There’s the expected roll call of literary greats, engaging outrider events, talks, walks, performances and celebrations. The world’s best, and it’s in Wales.
Among the highlights this year will be Ken Dodd on Happiness, Kathryn Jenkins talking to […]

Cyfle, in association with Creatives Loop, have organised an Animation Master Class with Nickson Fong (The Matrix, Shrek, The Patriot), David Parrish (International Creative Industries Guru) and more, taking place on Wednesday 28th May. Prices start at £10 and you will need to book by Friday 23rd May.
To book your place or for more information […]

Special Arcade Screening: Friday 18th April 8-9pm
Wyndham Arcade, Cardiff CF10 1FH.
PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED. Email: arcade@g39.org
A Million Moments will also be screened in the Project space at g39
Wed - Sat 11-5.30pm to the 5th May.
A Million Moments is the first part of the Arcades Project: A 3D Documentary, a series of the artist’s explorations across Cardiff’s arcades.
Cardiff […]

Undercurrents on ITV news
Our exclusive images of activists occupying a polluting power station
were used
on ITV news last night. Watch the report here.
http://www.undercurrents.org/archive
Pedaling across the world
Undercurrents now have a sponsor for our cycling series. A couple
pedaled from
Oxford to Sydney to highlight the links between aviation and climate
change.
NoFlights ltd,the ethical travel company is supporting the videos so
watch […]