Punk took the world by storm, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire and provoke people today. The young people of Northamptonshire were as inspired by punk as the rest of the country - they formed bands, set up music and clothing stores and managed punk nights. This major exhibition follows the Punk: Rage & Revolution exhibition at Leicester Museum and Art Gallery and explores fashion, music, the local gig scene and much more.
Infamously and eternally connected with the Sex Pistols and the DIY ethic of punk, Jamie Reid’s image-making has equally, over the decades, been at the centre of activist movements. Taking Liberties! features posters, banners, drawings and collages designed by Jamie Reid with the express purpose of viscerally grabbing the public’s attention, increasing awareness of campaigns for social justice and change.
Found in the Fields is an exhibition of sixteen images by artist Carry Akroyd incorporating words form the poet John Clare, for Akroyd this is a reoccurring theme. Throughout her enjoyment of colour and sense of composition combine productively with her eye for bird life and botany.
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Calling all bibliophiles. Northampton Museum and Art Gallery is pleased to be hosting our first ever book fair. Stalls will include vendors offering a range of genres from heritage and history through to children’s fiction and cookery. Whether you’re looking to pick up your next bedside novel or simply want to network with the local booklover’s community, there is something for everyone! We invite authors, literary societies and publishers from across Northamptonshire to participate by reserving a stall. Entry will be free to the public, however we recommend bringing some cash on the day if you wish to purchase books as not every stallholder may accept card payments. The fee for stallholders is £35. Please read our terms and conditions before filling out an application form. Participants will be selected on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited, so apply now. Completed applications must be received by midnight on Sunday 15 September 2023.
Calling all bibliophiles. Northampton Museum and Art Gallery is pleased to be hosting our first ever book fair. Stalls will include vendors offering a range of genres from heritage and history through to children’s fiction and cookery. Whether you’re looking to pick up your next bedside novel or simply want to network with the local booklover’s community, there is something for everyone! We invite authors, literary societies and publishers from across Northamptonshire to participate by reserving a stall. Entry will be free to the public, however we recommend bringing some cash on the day if you wish to purchase books as not every stallholder may accept card payments. The fee for stallholders is £35. Please read our terms and conditions before filling out an application form. Participants will be selected on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited, so apply now. Completed applications must be received by midnight on Sunday 15 September 2023.
10am-4pm: stalls selling cultural food and drinks, community stalls. 1pm - 4pm: Cultural experiences - traditional cultural game Karom, arts and crafts, henna painting, Sareer dressing, exhibitions by local community groups plus more. performances from members of Northampton community groups 4pm: Music with Mark Dean of Inspiration FM 4PM - 4:30PM: Welcome dignitaries and candle lighting by Dignitaries 4:30pm - 5:30pm: performances by young people 5:30pm: performances by young people 6pm - 7pm: preparation for Diwali procession 7pm - 8pm: Raj Tilak - Welcoming back of lord Ram Short speeches by dignitaries. Diwali Lights Switch on: Switching on of the lights to mark the celebration of the festival of lights
Our favourite spirits expert @lox_dj will be joining us for two back to back masterclasses. The first is from 2 and for the gin lovers. taste a variety of gins and learn about where they're from, how they're made and how they taste! £25pp.Tickets available in store or on Eventbrite.
Dan is a carpenter. A Geordie through and through. Just on the mend after a heart attack. Katie has just arrived from London. Finally got a council house for her and the kids. A fresh start. I, Daniel Blake is one of the most important stories of a generation. A glimpse behind the headlines and the stark reality of what happens when the political system is stacked against you. With 14.5 million* people living in poverty in the UK, this is not fiction. It is reality. A touching and vital story of how people come together in the face of adversity and how sometimes creating a family to support you just isn’t enough. The show is adapted for stage by Dave Johns who played Daniel Blake in the award winning 2016 film. *Joseph Rowntree Foundation 2022 Poverty Report.
Lox's next class will be to talk (and taste) all things whisky. Discover what it is, the various flavours and what makes it so wonderful. £25pp. Tickets available in store or on Eventbrite.