celebrating cultural heritage and community in kensington ... · across the borough, a great...

September to December 2009

over 60 fantastic events at 30 venues

Celebrating Cultural heritage and Community in Kensington and Chelsea

www.rbkc.gov.uk/acrossthestreet

thursday 3 to sunday 20 september portobello Film FeStival

the beat goes onJoin the portobello Film Festival in their 14th year as they celebrate the beat generation and their cultural legacy, featuring rare films from Jack Kerouac, William burroughs and uK beat poets and musicians.

Times vary; please contact the Portobello Film Festival on 020 8960 0996 or at [email protected] the tabernacle arts Centre, powis square, W11 2ay

european Film shoWCases presenting a selection of films from st. petersburg, munich, madrid, amsterdam and dublin Film Festivals, bringing the best of the latest european cinema to london.

Venues and times vary; please contact the Portobello Film Festival on 020 8960 0996 or at [email protected]

•Free•Visitwww.portobellofilmfestival.com for more information

5, 6, 7, 19, 20 and 21 septemberHiDDen HiStorieS: aFrica

recount the black presence in britain by exploring related collections including a chance to view objects rarely on display.

Saturdays and Sundays 3 to 4.30pm Mondays 1.30 to 3pm sackler Centre, VictoriaandAlbertMuseum,Cromwellroad,sW7 2rl. For more information contact 020 7942 2211. the venue is fully accessible

•Free. no booking required

sunday 6 and sunday 13 septemberHollanD park SpaniSH anD portugueSe Synagogue open Day

a chance to see inside this beautiful Copper-domed sephardi synagogue built in 1920s, with byzantine influences

Doors will be open from 10am to 1pm 8 st. James’s gardens, holland park, W11 4rb


Across the Street, Around the World is an exciting season of arts events celebrating and exploring cultural heritage and community in Kensington and Chelsea.

this year’s programme includes over 60 events at 30 venues across the borough, including dance, film, live music, visual art, walking tours, theatre, exhibitions, workshops and debates – and most events are free.

events include a ‘taste the World’ food strand focusing on north african and Chinese food, secret london and true/False walking tours across the borough, a great british Citizenship pub quiz, a new music collaboration ‘From palestine to portugal’, samba, steel pan and islamic visual arts workshops, ‘50 years of Carnival’ exhibition and talks, a debate on arts and cultural diversity and a halloween Fair after dark in holland park.

We warmly invite you to take part in this inspiring arts programme and discover more about the varied histories and cultures that have contributed to the vibrancy of Kensington and Chelsea.

Councillor nicholas paget-brownCabinet Member for Transport, Environment and Leisure Services 3

thursday 10 septemberaFrican acrobat, Dance anD Drum perFormance witH Frititi

a spectacular, high-energy, outdoor performance of african music, dance and breath-taking acrobatics by the multi-talented Frititi troupe. Featuring an array of african instruments, infectious beats and dazzling costumes this event is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and a shimmy to your hips. plus a chance to try out african dances from across the continent with an uplifting morning dance workshop with Frititi’s best dancers and drummers.

11.30am to 12.15pm african dance workshop, essex unitarian Church, 112 palace gardens terrace, W8 4rt

1.30 to 2.15pm african acrobat, dance and drum performance, outside Kensington Central library, phillimore Walk, W8 7rX

•Freebut booking is essential for african dance workshop on 020 7361 2062 or [email protected]•OrganisedbyKensingtonandChelsea arts service

Friday 18 septembermukka – eaStern european anD klezmer muSic

mukka’s music swoops from deepest transylvanian melancholy through wild balkan instrumentals to catchy Klezmer - a vibrant and joyful Jewish musical tradition originating in the ghettos of eastern europe. Come have your lunch in the courtyard and listen to this remarkable band play tunes and sing songs about love and loss, rebellious heroic figures, riding stallions and making cheese!

1 to 1.30pm outside Kensington Central library, phillimore Walk, W8 7rX

•Free. no booking required•OrganisedbyKensingtonandChelsea arts service

Friday 18 september to thursday 1 oCtobertHe waiting room

the Waiting room is the culmination of a project by Fitztrovia noir and visual artist linda duffy working with the local residents of hortensia road to produce a time wheel continuum ‘mapping’ the history of hortensia road. this exhibition looks at the current situation of halted building programmes due to the economic climate and how this affects the community, the city and the world as a whole.

Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm the hortensia gallery, KC College, hortensia road, sW10 0Qs

•Free

thursday 24 septemberSecret lonDon tour: notting Hill HiDDen HiStorieS back by popular demand, another chance to Join london blue badge guide and lbC contributor diane burstein for a walking tour of notting hill to uncover the history, diversity and hidden corners of this fascinating area. the tour will explore how african Caribbean, moroccan, Jewish, indian, spanish, portuguese and serbian groups have contributed to the rich mix of the area.

2pm meet at notting hill gate tube station outside Whsmith. tour lasts two hours.

•Free but booking is essential on 020 7361 2062 or [email protected] •OrganisedbyKensingtonandChelsea arts service

24 september, 8 and 22 oCtober, 12And19nOVeMberAnd3deCeMberDiSability Film FeStival

this unique film festival will screen an array of films chosen by disabled people, with both positive and negative portrayals of disability, followed by a Q&a which will unpack ideas of stereotyping and discrimination in the media, as well as raising awareness of disability issues in the general public. there will be performances afterwards; acts include musician/ actor mat Fraser, comedienne Francesca martinez and moroccan singer and drummer hassan erraji.

6pm Westbourne studios, 242 acklam road W105JJ.Venueisfullyaccessible.

•Free but booking is essential, please call 020 8354 5675 or email [email protected]

Friday 25 september to thursday 15 oCtoberemboDieD cartograpHieS – young artiStS From paleStine anD tHe golan HeigHtS

a selection of works by the finalists of the hassan hourani young artist of the year award 2008. the exhibition includes the remarkable works of the three winners layan shawabkeh, Wafaa yasin and shada safadi, as well as a selection of works by other finalists. it introduces audiences to the surprisingly introverted and private words of artists living in a conservative society challenged by the pressures of modernity and globalisation.

the mosaic rooms, tower house, 226 Cromwellroad,SW50SW.Venueisfullyaccessible.

•Free. no booking required.

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photo: simon richardson

Friday 2 to Friday 30 oCtober50 yearS oF carnival: exHibition

‘50 years of Carnival’ is a new exhibition by historytalk exploring the roots of the london Caribbean Carnival. the exhibition charts the journey of Carnival from the indoor carnival shows organised by Claudia Jones in 1959 to the emergence of the Carnival onto the streets of notting hill and its expansion into the biggest urban festival in europe.

the exhibition will be officially opened on Friday 2 october by Colin prescod (Chair of historytalk) and exhibition curator TomVague.refreshmentswillbeavailable.

6.30 to 8.30pm, Friday 2 October exhibition launch and talks

Exhibition at the Tabernacle: 2 October to 15 October tabernacle gallery (ground floor), the tabernacle, powis square, W11 2ay

Exhibition at the Central Library: 19 October to 30 October Kensington Central library, 12 phillimore Walk, W8 7rX

•FreebutbookingrequiredforTabernacle exhibition launch on 020 7361 2062 or [email protected] •ProducedbyHistoryTalk•CommissionedbyKensingtonandChelsea arts service

Friday 2 oCtober tHe clauDia JoneS inaugural carnival lecture

Claudia Jones created the first indoor Carnival in st pancreas town hall in January 1959 in reaction to the notting hill race riots the previous year. to commemorate 50 years’ of Carnival, pat bishop, head of the Carnival institute, university of the West indies, trinidad and tobago, will deliver the inaugural lecture, ‘the globalisation of the Carnival Culture and its impact on the Caribbean diaspora’ followed by a drinks reception.

7.30 to 9.30pm hochhauser auditorium, SacklerCentre,VictoriaandAlbertMuseum,Cromwellroad,SW72rL.Venueisfullyaccessible.

•Free but booking is essential, please call 020 7942 2211 to book

monday 5 oCtober true or FalSe: kenSington

Join us for a guided tour where you can’t always believe what you hear. your two guides are both nice, knowledgeable people, but they have a habit of... well, of lying.

at each stop, both guides will share a slice of history: something strange that happened, someone who lived nearby, the odd things a particular building was used for. however, each time, only one of them will be telling the truth - and until all is revealed at the end, it’s up to you to work out who to trust.

5pm to 6.30pm meet in forecourt outside Kensington town hall

•Freebutbookingisessentialon 020 7361 2062 or [email protected] •OrganisedbyKensingtonandChelsea arts service

monday 28 septemberbrazilian paraiSo Samba anD bateria workSHop

become a mover and shaker and learn about the roots and history of samba in this exciting dance workshop from one of london’s leading samba schools, paraiso samba.

alternatively if you have the rhythm but don’t want to dance the moves, then why not join the bateria workshop. bateria means ‘drum set’ and is the band of percussion players who accompany a samba school. Come along and learn the beat and, for the last half hour of the workshop, accompany the samba dancers.

6 to 7.30pm bateria percussion workshop7 to 8.30pm samba dance workshopthe tabernacle, powis square, W11 2ay

•Free but booking is essential on 020 7361 2062 or [email protected] •OrganisedbyKensingtonandChelsea arts service

thursday 1 oCtoberinitium (wHere DreamS begin): SoutH aSian Dance perFormance by akaDemi

see Kensington town hall courtyard transformed by a vivid contemporary south asian dance-led spectacle. initium brings the lyricism of Kathak together with modern dance, circus and the south indian folk theatre form, yakshagana. punctuated by special effects, this vivid performance emphasises the way dreams can change in an instant, combining elements that clash at first glance, but ultimately work together to create a new reality.

1 to 1.30pm outside Kensington Central library, phillimore Walk, W8 7rX

•Free. no booking required•SupportedbyKensingtonandChelsea arts grants scheme

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photo courtesy of akademi

photo courtesy of historytalk©V&A

COruS FrESh FLOWEr EVENTS

a huge, bright yellow flower venue will appear for one week only in World’s end place, in front of the Chelsea theatre, Kings road, sW10 0dr with a diverse programme of live literature, performance poetry, theatre, opera and music to inspire and excite all ages. all Corus Fresh Flower events are free.

monday 5 and thursday 8 oCtoberopera HollanD park

Come and join this world renowned opera company to hear free performances of popular arias and songs by opera singers from around the world.

4pm Corus Fresh Flower, outside Chelsea theatre

•Free•Furtherinformationfromevents@ operahollandpark.com or 020 7361 2108

tuesday 6 oCtoberAPPLES AND SNAKES PrESENTS… WOrD POWEr

Four of the uK’s best performance poets demonstrate the power of words to inspire and transform. lemn sissay headlines a rousing evening exploring freedom of expression and cultural identity through personal narrative, explosive verse and beautiful, brain-tingling poetry. lemn is joined by Jacob sam-la rose, aoife mannix and host malika booker.


•Free but booking is essential on 020 7361 2062 or [email protected]•OrganisedbyKensingtonand Chelsea arts service

Wednesday 7 oCtoberArAbiAN NighTS

expect the unexpected but leave your flying carpet at home for a heart-warming evening of true arabian stories and music. award-winning theatre company medaF have collected a treasure trove of tales from arab diaspora communities across Kensington and Chelsea and transformed them into an unmissable night of theatre featuring tales of love and life, families and food, music and migration.


•Free but booking is essential on 020 7361 2062 or [email protected]•ProducedbytheMiddleeastern dramatic arts Forum•CommissionedbyKensingtonand Chelsea arts service

Friday 9 oCtoberTErENCE O FLAhErTy: SONgS AND STOriES FrOM iriSh CuLTurE AND hiSTOry

Former Crusheen vocalist, terence o’Flaherty, arrived in london in 1971 from County Clare, a region of ireland well-known for it’s preservation of traditional irish music. terence performs regularly across the uK and beyond and his songs and powerful voice provide an unmistakeable irish identity as he swoops and soars over inventive, fluently melodic and rhythmic instrumentation.


•Freebut booking is essential on 020 7361 2062 or [email protected]•OrganisedbyKensingtonand Chelsea arts service

saturday 10 oCtoberappleS anD SnakeS preSentS Spin

poets, storytellers and rappers conjure up stories from around the world to bring words alive. playfully spinning images around your brain they will take you to cultures near and far and across the stepping stones in between.

11am Corus Fresh Flower, outside Chelsea theatre

•suitable for children aged 7+ and their families•Free but booking is essential on 020 7361 2062 or [email protected] •OrganisedbyKensingtonand Chelsea arts service

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tuesday 13 oCtoberTruE Or FALSE: ChELSEA

two duplicitous guides lead a walk around strange corners of Chelsea, through hospitals and duelling fields, past gardens and ghosts. however, for each two stories the guides tell, only one will be true. players following the walk will be rewarded for working out which is which, but there may also be something to be said for going along with the compelling lies...

5 to 6.30pm meet outside sloane square tube station

•Free but booking essential on 020 7361 2062 or [email protected] •CommissionedbyKensingtonandChelsea arts service

Wednesday 14 oCtoberSECrET LONDON TOur: TrACES OF FrESTONiA

Frestonia was the name adopted by the residents of Freston road in notting dale when they attempted to secede from the united Kingdom in 1977. actor david rappaport was once the Foreign minister, whilst playwright heathcote Williams served as ambassador to great britain. Frestonia even had it’s own newspaper, postage stamps and national anthem! Join diane burstein on a tour of the streets that formed ‘Frestonia’ to search for the secret traces left behind from this fascinating era of local history.

2pm meet at holland park tube. tour lasts two hours.


thursday 15 oCtober to sunday 15nOVeMberStreetligHt 09

shop-fronts and windows across north Kensington will be lit up with glowing artworks and projections celebrating cultural heritage and community during october and november. the artworks will form an iridescent trail along portobello road, under the Westway flyover and up to golborne road. download a map to walk the streetlight trail yourself or join one of the artist led walks to find out more about the inspirations behind the artworks.

participating artists: sigune hamann, lisa nash, Julie goldsmith, rebecca Foster, JoannaSalter,PaulVivian,PaulAllcock

Artist-led walks: 7pm, 15 October meeting point: outside ladbroke grove tube

•Artist-ledwalksareFree but places limited and booking essential on 020 7361 2062 or [email protected]•Forfurtherinfoandtodownloadamapof the trail see: www.rbkc.gov.uk/artsservice •CommissionedbyKensingtonandChelsea arts service

saturday 10, 17 and 24 oCtoberbig Draw: Drawing StorieS From arounD tHe worlD

taking folk stories and fairy tales from across the world as inspiration, we will look at ways of transforming words into pictures including comic-making, manga, illustration and graphic novels.

artwork created during the workshops will later be displayed in an exhibition at the brompton library.

two levels of workshops are available:

– Workshops suitable for children aged 7 to 10 led by cartoonist and manga expert steve marchant.

– Workshops suitable for children aged 11 to 14 led by graphic artist ilya

2 till 5pm each day (participants are required to attend all three sessions) brompton library

•Free but booking is essential on 020 7361 2062 or [email protected]•OrganisedbyKensingtonandChelseaArts, libraries and museums service

5OCTOber,2And6nOVeMbertHe engine room

the engine room is a band that specialise in backing the uK’s top pan players. the line-up is flexible but can include steel pan with guitar, keyboards, sax, percussion and drums, flute and vocal.

Doors open at 7pm the tabernacle arts Centre, powis square, W11 2ay

•Ticketsinadvance£3oronthedoor£5• Furtherinfoandbooking:02072219700 or [email protected]

saturday 10 oCtober 2009 to sunday 17 January 2010maHaraJa: tHe SplenDour oF inDia’S royal courtS

this major exhibition explores the rich and varied culture of royal india. the exhibition opens in the 18th Century, as the power of the mughal empire began to wane and closes in the mid 20th century when the princes ceded their territories into the modern states of india and pakistan. Featuring objects including magnificent turban-jewels, gem-encrusted weapons, beautiful textiles and costumes providing a fascinating insight into the culture of kingship in india.

VictoriaandAlbertMuseum,Cromwellroad,sW7 2rl

•bookinpersonattheV&Ainadvanceor onthedayofvisit:£11•Concessionsareavailable

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Joanna salter

saturday 17 oCtober to thursday 10 deCember kanDinSky prize in lonDon

the louise blouin Foundation invites you to discover the diversity of styles and forms found in new russian art. a special exhibition of the most innovative young artists represented in the Kandinsky prize in moscow, this exhibition has been curated by renowned performance artist, sculptor and photographer oleg Kulik.

louise t blouin Foundation, 3 olaf street, W11 4be

•Free. no booking required •Formoreinformationpleasecall 020 7985 9600

tuesday 20 oCtoberDEbATAbLE: “CuLTurAL DiVErSiTy iNiTiATiVES rEiNFOrCE STErEOTyPES rAThEr ThEN rEMOViNg ThEM”

is there a place in a 21st century city like london for cultural events that focus primarily on ‘diverse’ cultures? shouldn’t we encourage new, less exclusive, arts practices that help us make better sense of our increasingly globalised and inter-connected times? Come join a lively debate with experts from the arts and beyond contributing different perspectives on these thorny issues - and inviting you to take sides. plus live performances from Cultural Co-operation’s unique artists’ network.

Doors 6.45pm, debate and performances 7.30 to 9pm the tabernacle, powis square, W11 2ay •ProducedbyCulturalCo-operation,as part of their forthcoming magnum opus ‘World City 2010-2014’•Free but booking essential on 020 7361 2062 or [email protected] •CommissionedbyKensingtonandChelsea arts service

thursday 22 oCtober celebrating our DiverSity in verSe, Song anD Dance

are you aged 65 and over? do you want to perform for your peers in a safe and fun environment? then why not book your spot to perform at the epiCs (elderly people’s integrated Care service) show. read poetry, sing a song or dance a jig, it’s up to you.

1.45 to 3.15pm epiCs, the Westway Centre, 2-4Maltonroad,W105UP.Venueisfullyaccessible.

•Free.TobookaslotcallCaroleon 020 7598 4600

thursday 22 oCtoberSECrET LONDON TOur: FrOM MArKET gArDENS TO MELTiNg POT – DiSCOVEr EArLS COurT

blue badge guide diane burstein traces earls Court’s history from an area of market gardens and nurseries to the 1960s when the district became a magnet for bedsit dwellers from acrosstheworld.WalkthroughVictorianstreets, squares and mews and find out about the musical, literary, theatrical and royal connections. discover how the “Wild West” came to earls Court, why some of the streets have Welsh names and why this area attracted residents from areas such as poland, australia, south africa and the phillipines.

2pm meet outside gloucester road tube station. tour lasts two hours.


saturday 24 oCtoberaFrica connecteD

Jump up and sing, dance and play the african way in this joyful activity day that celebrates the on-line gallery hidden histories: africa. explore objects through interactive storytelling, music, films, toy making and jewellery workshops and family friendly tours.

SacklerCentre,VictoriaandAlbertMuseumCromwell road, sW7 2rl


monday 26 oCtoberguNPOWDEr, TrEASON AND PLOT: WOrKShOP

remember, remember the 5th of november… but how many of us know what we should be remembering?

Join artist polly brannan to learn more about the real guy Fawkes story and the history of gunpowder and at the same time get creative by making your very own guy from second-hand clothes – then chuck him on the Westway development trust bonfire on thursday 5 november!

Following the workshop you will be sent a photograph of your guy and your very own fanzine (diy magazine) as a memento!

2 to 5pm paddington arts Centre, 32 Woodfield road, W9 2be

•Suitableforadultsandchildren•Allmaterialsareprovided•Free but booking essential on 020 7361 2062 or [email protected] •CommissionedbyKensingtonandChelsea arts service

monday 26 to Friday 30 oCtobertHe brazilian active artS proJect

the brazilian active arts project presents: living traditions – a series of events celebrating the development of brazilian arts in europe. taster workshops / masterclasses and open roda are available for you to attend.

•Pleasecall07910288091oremail [email protected] to book, spaces are limited. •Timesvaryforeachevent

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Courtesy of louise t blouin Foundation

27, 28, 29 and 31 oCtoberplatForm xpreSSion – wHere creative talent meetS tHe black experience

Follow the trail of often hidden and rarely seen objects related to black heritage and take a historical tour in search of the black presence inKensingtonandChelseabasedonVanessaWalters book smoke! othello! then use these as inspiration to create your own dynamic work in creative writing, dance or drama.

•Free. to book contact Jennifer Kirk on 020 8350 5651 or text platform X followed by your name to 07973 124238. or contact Janet browne on 020 7942 2184 leaving a short message with your contact details

Friday 30 oCtoberrepreSenting worlD cultureS in tHe victorian Home

Which world cultures were displayed in british nineteenth century homes? Why were objects from these cultures represented and what roles did they play? this special two hour exploration of the interiors of 18 stafford terrace looks at the non-Western decoration and objects owned by the sambourne family who lived at the house from 1875. 18 stafford TerraceisoneofthefinestpreservedVictorianfamily homes in the uK.

linley sambourne house, 18 stafford terrace, W8 7bh

•Free but booking is essential as places are limited, please contact 020 7471 9156.

Friday 30 oCtobermama aFrica

a glorious evening of wonderful women’s music created and performed by leading african musicians in a myriad of styles.

For times email: [email protected] the tabernacle arts Centre, powis square, W11 2ay

•Tickets£8each£5concessions•bookingisnecessarypleasecall0207221 9700 or email [email protected]

saturday 31 oCtoberhOLLAND PArK hALLOWEEN FAir

dress in your finest halloween finery, wander the ancient woodland of holland park and immerse yourself in the eerie candlelit atmosphere.

discover the mad, macabre and mysterious traditionsof‘AllHallowseve’attheVictorianfair and enjoy traditional stalls and activities from apple bobbing to fortune telling.

but remember – at halloween, all may not be quite as it seems, and the past, if you want to find it, is never dead and buried…

6 to 10pm

•Free•Placesarelimited,bookingessential through [email protected] or 020 7361 2062•ProducedbyPunchdrunkTheatre Company’s enrichment programme •CommissionedbyKensingtonandChelsea arts service

SUndAy1nOVeMbermaJeStic maHaraJaS – Free art Fun FeStival

experience the life of the maharajas’ courts for a day! dress for the part in turbans and sari. Create beautiful head adornments, join in indian dance and music workshops and play traditional courtly games. see a ramayana puppet show and hear a wise tale or two. at the end of the day join our magnificent royal procession through the museum. includes bsl/ sse interpreted storytelling and audio-described performance.

10.30am to 5pm throughout the museum. VictoriaandAlbertMuseum,Cromwellroad,sW7 2rl


TUeSdAy3nOVeMberiSLAMiC ArTS WOrKShOPS

traditional islamic textiles are rich in pattern, colour and texture. this workshop will provide a hands-on introduction to ‘islimi’, – the art of arabesque – and a chance to experiment with the principles of colour, geometry and texture found in islamic arts and textile design.

Workshop leader nausheen sheikh is a t alented artist and teacher and holds a masters’ degreeinVisualIslamic&TraditionalArtfromthe prince’s school of traditional arts, london.

2 to 5pm muslim Cultural heritage Centre, 244 acklam road, W10 5yg

•Free but booking essential on 020 7361 2062 or [email protected] •OrganisedbyKensingtonandChelsea arts service

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WedneSdAy4nOVeMberThE grEAT briTiSh CiTizENShiP TEST – 4 yEArS ON

november 2009 is the 4th anniversary of the introduction of compulsory Citizenship tests for immigrants seeking british Citizenship. For the past four years wanna-be citizens have had to prove their suitability as british citizens by sitting a test on british culture, history and politics.

but can a multiple-choice test define what it means to belong in and contribute to a country? is a good citizen one with a high test score or one who knows that standing on the left on escalators is bad?

the manifesto Club have adapted the official british Citizenship test into a gloriously bizarre pub quiz – come and join in the fun and find out whether you would pass or fail! the debate about true citizenship starts here.

Doors open 7pm. Test begins 8pm.testing Centre: the Fat badger, 310 portobello road, W10 5ta

•Free but booking essential on 020 7361 2062 or [email protected] •AManifestoClubeventinassociation with Kensington and Chelsea arts service

THUrSdAy5nOVeMbergiant bonFire anD Firework DiSplay

Fire jugglers and other performances, giant bonfire and massive firework display free for all. everyone welcome.

6.15 to 7.30pm maxilla gardens, W10 6nQ entrance from st marks road, alongside the Westway flyover

•Tel:02089625720.www.westway.org

FrIdAy6TOTHUrSdAy26nOVeMberorDinary liveS – an exHibition oF pHotograpHS by rania matar

born in beirut and living in the West, photographer rania matar is especially attuned to the dichotomies of lebanon, a country poised at the intersection between the western and arab worlds. in this exhibition she honours the lives of the women and children of lebanon in evocative black and white images. the photographs convey the many facets of life, acknowledging war and tragedy and the strength and humanity of lives lived amidst the rubble.

the mosaic rooms, tower house, 226 Cromwell road, sW5 0sW

•Free. no booking required•Formoreinformationpleasecall0207370 9990 or email [email protected]

FrIdAy6nOVeMber‘i Have Done tHe State Some Service’: otHello, robeSon anD tHe Fbi

professor tony howard will explore the work of paul robeson against a background of prejudice and government blacklists, with a short accompanying performance followed by a drinks reception.

hochhauser auditorium, sackler Centre, VictoriaandAlbertMuseum,Cromwellroad,sW7 2rl

•£10advanced(purchasedbefore 16October),otherwise£12(includes drinks reception)•bookingisessential.Pleasecall 020 7942 2211

MOndAy9nOVeMberCOWbOyS AND irANiANS: COMEDy WiTh PATriCK MONAhAN

award Winning comedian ‘patrick monahan (‘best stand up Comedian’ Waalm 2008, previously won by omid djalili) comes to inn on the green with a twinkle-toed and mischievous comedy set ready to explode every cultural myth you ever half-believed! this is a brilliant chance to catch monahan’s unique brand of irish/iranian/geordie comedy for free and on your doorstep with a set specially put together for the across the street, around the World festival.

7 to 8pm inn on the green, 3-5 thorpe Close, W10 5Xl


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THUrSdAy12nOVeMberSTEELPAN WOrKShOPS WiTh MANgrOVE STEEL bAND

the steel drum is the pride of the Caribbean and the only acoustic musical instrument invented in the 20th century. this workshop is a fantastic hands-on opportunity to learn more about important aspects of Caribbean culture and will end with a group performance.

3 to 5pm the tabernacle, powis square, W11 2ay

•Free but booking essential on 020 7361 2062 or [email protected] •OrganisedbyKensingtonand Chelsea arts service

SUndAy15nOVeMbermaHaraniS anD matriarcHS - inFluencing an inDian empire

in this fascinating talk, mahmood Jamal, a poet and author from lucknow, traces the lives for three generations of indian princesses. as privileged maharanis, they were part of indian traditional society, but they changed the world they lived in, shaping the way modern indian women define themselves by defying the traditions and customs of the day.

2 to 3pm hochhauser auditorium, SacklerCentre,VictoriaandAlbertMuseum,Cromwell road, sW7 2rl


MOndAy16TOFrIdAy20nOVeMber‘TODAy ThE STruggLE’: ExhibiTiON

Find out more about spanish migration to Kensington and Chelsea and the impact of the spanish Civil War with historytalk’s new exhibition at the beautiful spanish school on portobello road

Evenings only: 5 to 7pm the spanish school, 317 portobello road, W10 5sZ

TUeSdAy17nOVeMbertaSte tHe worlD: cHina

Join acclaimed musician and cook guo yue on a journey through the heart of Chinese food and music. yue will recreate the colours, sounds, smells and chopping rhythms that filled his courtyard home in beijing, explaining many of the authentic ingredients that he uses and letting you taste his dishes.

guo yue is famed for the soaring beauty and descriptive poetry of his Chinese bamboo and white jade flutes. he is also acclaimed as a specialist in authentic Chinese cooking, giving regular classes at london’s divertimenti Cookery schools.

7 to 8.30pm the tabernacle, powis square, W11 2ay

•Free but booking essential on 020 7361 2062 or [email protected] •OrganisedbyKensingtonand Chelsea arts service

WedneSdAy18nOVeMberworlD’S enD Fair 2009

Come and share your stories about life in this historic area, see exhibitions and meet new people. a great opportunity to reminisce, have fun and find out what else is going on in World’s end.

Time TbC outside Chelsea theatre, World’s end place, Kings road, sW10 0dr

•Suitableforallages•Free. no booking required

FrIdAy20nOVeMberhAir STOriES: PrACTiCE, CuLTurE, ThEOry

investigate the cultural and historical significance of hair in a multi-disciplinary event that covers fashion, art, film, gender, politics and identity, with leading academics, hair practitioners, journalists and cultural commentators.

10.30am to 5.30pm hochhauser auditorium, SacklerCentre,VictoriaandAlbertMuseum,Cromwell road, sW7 2rl

•Ticketsare£25withconcessionsavailable• Tobookpleasecall02079422211

FrIdAy20nOVeMberFLiCKS AND FriNgES, CuTS AND CurLS

an evening of styling, talks, film and performance celebrating our endless fascination with hair. From ancient legends to the silver screen, from the catwalk to the red carpet, hair represents one of the most important long lasting themes in visual and social culture.

6.30 to 9.30pm SacklerCentre,Victoriaandalbert museum, Cromwell road, sW7 2rl


MOndAy23nOVeMbermaSaarat: moroccan memorieS Film Screening

‘masaraat’ meaning ’life journeys’ is a film documentary showcasing different issues in the moroccan community, including their experiences living in the uK, identity and generational changes. the film will be introduced by dr myriam Chetri, project coordinator for the moroccan memories project, who will talk about the moroccan community in Kensington and Chelsea, and will be followed by a Q&a with the film’s director saeed taji Farouky.

6.30 to 7.45pm Kensington Central library lecture theatre, phillimore Walk, W8 7rX


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THUrSdAy26nOVeMbertaSte tHe worlD: nortH aFrica

at the heart of all north african cooking lies a deeply rooted sense of hospitality. using this principle, north african arts warmly invite you to join them to learn how the most popular dish in north africa is made and it’s history. learn a variety of ways to serve Couscous, in a stew, by itself or as a dessert.

this workshop will be led by mounir saidoune of north african arts, an organisation based in ladbroke grove providing advice and guidance for african artists.

2 to 4pm inn on the green, 3-5 thorpe Close, W10 5Xl


SATUrdAy28AndSUndAy29nOVeMbergENErATiON TO gENErATiON: briTiSh CAribbEAN hiSTOry AND CuLTurE WEEKEND

step back in time to the mid to late 1960s and discover Caribbean people’s contribution to britain’s public services, undertake an african and Caribbean objects tour and get creative with exciting interactive workshops.

11am to 5pm VictoriaandAlbertMuseum,Cromwell road, sW7 2rl

•Thiseventissuitableforfamiliesand young people aged 11 to 16 •Free. no booking required

SATUrdAy28TOSUndAy29nOVeMbertHe © caribbean (uk) Film FeStival: an exploration oF 60S britiSH caribbean Heritage

Viewfilmsanddiscussthethemesof music, sports, style, everyday living and play. there will be contributions from a number of prominent black briton’s, including actor geff Francis (ashes to ashes, bbC1, desmonds, C4) who will facilitate the weekend programme.

VictoriaandAlbertMuseum,Cromwellroad,sW7 2rl

•£25fortwodays,£15foronedayor £4perscreening,under11sgofree•Tobookcall02079422211•Forafulllistofscreeningsandtimes visit www.gabrielmediainternational.com • InpartnershipwithGabrielMedia™ international• InassociationwiththebritishFilmInstitute

Wednesday 2 deCembertaSteS oF inDia – bSl interpreteD event

Join us for an afternoon of comedy with the hilarious comedian Jeff mirza. indulge the taste-buds with a tasting and complete the afternoon with an introduction to the exhibition maharaja: the splendour of india’s royal Courts.

Meetingpoint:Grandentrance,Victoriaandalbert museum, Cromwell road, sW7 2rl

•Free.to book call 020 7942 2211•Forages18+

TUeSdAy24nOVeMberiMMigrANT SONg CONTEST TALK AND Q&A WiTh TiM SAMuELS

running alongside this year’s eurovision song Contest in moscow was an intriguing alterna-tive in london - the immigrant song Contest staged by bbC 2’s newsnight. like it’s eurovi-sion sister, this contest also celebrated our cultural diversity and love of cheesy music – but with a twist. the winners were iranian band Font who had previously been jailed for performing gigs in tehran and won with their indie cover of Cliff richard’s ‘Congratulations’.

triple-rts-winning documentary maker tim samuels came up with the idea for the contest and will join us for a special event at the Chelsea theatre to screen footage from the project and talk about why he developed the idea and the stories behind the statistics on immigration to the uK.

7 to 8.30pm Chelsea theatre, Worlds end place, sW10 0dr


WedneSdAy25nOVeMberTOWednesday 9 deCemberwHy DoeS it matter wHere i come From? viSual artS exHibition

Within a few minutes or maybe seconds of meeting her, most people in london ask british bangladeshi/Japanese artist theresa Kiyota rahman de swiet – ‘Where do you come from?’

this 8 piece-exhibition is theresa’s answer, questioning ethnic preoccupation and providing differing perspectives – analytical, familial, cultural, political, ecological and visionary.

6pm, Wednesday 25 November 2009 launch of exhibition and artist’s talk

Exhibition from Wednesday 25 November to Wednesday 9 December the tabernacle gallery space, (ground floor) powis square, W11 2ay

•Free but booking essential on 020 7361 2062 or [email protected] •OrganisedbyKensingtonandChelsea arts service 21

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thursday 17 deCembergoSpel cHriStmaS Singalong

Join the london Community gospel Choir for a fabulous hand-clapping, foot stomping, inspirational Christmas singalong. Combining classic gospel numbers such as ‘oh happy day’ and ‘aint no mountain’ with lush arrangements of your favourite Christmas carols, this heart-warming performance is guaranteed to chase away those winter chills.

1.15 to 2pm outside Kensington Central library, phillimore Walk, W8 7rX

•Free. no booking required•OrganisedbyKensingtonandChelsea arts service

Friday 18 deCember muSic From tHe courtS oF tHe maHaraJa oF raJaStHan

discover the music from the courts of the maharajah of rajasthan performed by the celebrated family of musicians, the dagrs, who played at the court before the partition of india in 1947. the performance will take place in a setting very similar to the style of the maharajas’ courts and the evening will also include readings and discussion.

LectureTheatre,VictoriaandAlbertMuseum,Cromwell road, sW7 2rl

•bookingisrequiredpleasecall 020 7942 2211•Ticketsare£8,£6Concessions

AUGUSTTOnOVeMberbeneatH tHe SurFace – black Heritage SeaSon

JointheVictoriaandAlbertMuseumfor‘beneath the surface’ and discover a treasure trove of objects from the african Continent. learn about the relationship and movement of people and objects between britain, the african Continent and its diaspora. participate in a range of vibrant events including curator-led talks, gallery tours, creative learning workshops, film screenings, music and performance.

VictoriaandAlbertMuseum,Cromwellroad,SW72rL.Venueisfullyaccessible.

• Tobook,call02079422211•AlleventsareFree unless otherwise stated•Formoreinformation,visit www.vam.ac.uk/events

monday 7 deCember“From paleStine to portugal”

this london premiere of the extraordinary ‘From palestine to portugal’ project brings together internationally renowned palestinian singer, musician and broadcaster reem Kelani with the portuguese singing sensation liana to explore the historical links between arabic and Fado music.

7.30 to 9.30pm the tabernacle, powis square, W11 2ay


tuesday 8 deCembermaHaraJa toucH tour

Join us for a touch talk and delicious tasting followed by a tour of the exhibition maharaja: the splendour of india’s royal Courts. this tour has been designed for visually impaired visitors.

4.30 to 6.30pm meeting point: the grand entrance,VictoriaandAlbertMuseum,Cromwell road, sW7 2rl

•Free. to book please call 020 7942 2211

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