WHAT’S ONEDITION 3: MAY TO AUGUST 2018Social / Creative / Art / Business

Leicester's Creative Hub

WELCOME TO LCB DEPOTWelcome to Leicester Creative Business Depot. We aim to build a community of businesses, creative individuals and associates to help grow the creative industries in Leicester. This brochure profiles a programme of daytime, evening and weekend activities which we believe is dynamic, inclusive and most of all fun.

This Summer we continue our popular street food nights Canteen, our Easy Saturday family days, lively and engaging events with our cultural and networking partners, advice sessions and workshops from our Business Growth team, and creative residencies in our Lightbox and other gallery spaces.

We’re sure to have something to tempt you – read on and discover!

Find out more about us at www.lcbdepot.co.uk/events

GRAYS COFFEE SHOP & KITCHENServing up fresh, seasonal, exciting food and award-winning coffee, Grays at LCB is a great place to network and relax with friends or colleagues over breakfast, lunch or a snack. Try one of their famous burgers or sandwiches. Vegetarian and vegan options always available, with a unique take on customer service.Grays is run by Grahame and Chris. It is open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm and is our hand in glove partner for our growing programme of evening and weekend events at LCB.www.lcbdepot.co.uk/grays @grays_lcbdepot

ContentsCanteen p3Easy Saturday p4Comedy at Canteen p5Residencies/Exhibitions pp5-8Cultural & networking events pp9-11Business growth p12Events listings pp14-15Map and contact info back cover

Cover image by Tiffany Tangen (see p7)

Street food nights at LCB. Enjoy the best, tasty food from the UK’s top street food vendors in our courtyard, music to suit the mood with DJ Fitz our resident DJ, live

comedy, cocktails, bars inside and out, and a range of other themes, performances, exhibitions and surprises. And for those that want it, why not stay and keep the party

going around the Cultural Quarter bars & eateries

THE LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH4-10pm – except for August (see below).

SEE YOU ONMAY 25TH

JUNE 29TH

JULY 27TH

AUGUST 24TH

31 Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1RE

FREE ENTRYPAY FOR WHAT YOU EAT & DRINK. FAMILY FRIENDLY

4PM - 10PM

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EASYSATURDAYFAMILY DAYKIDS! EXPLORE YOUR INNER CREATIVE WITH WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDINGart, music, photography, dance, comedy, theatre, drawing, painting, print making, movie making, Minecraft, coding, writing, cooking, thinking, and more! + our regulars Bambino Disco and Cattywampus! free play+ Grays Coffee Shop & Kitchen, with special kids menu+ our latest Lightbox exhibition

2ND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH 12-4PMMAY 12TH

JUNE 9TH

JULY 14TH

AUGUST 11TH

31 Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1RE

FREE ENTRY

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VISIONARIES: DMU PHOTOGRAPHY, 3D DESIGNMay 4 - 17

A group exhibition of still and moving image, presented by second year BA Photography & Video students from the Leicester School of Arts at De Montfort University.

It seems to be part of the human condition to look beyond the horizon. But our fascination with the future is often woven into the familiar patterns of what we know. To be a visionary is to break free of such conventions, demanding curiosity, creativity, tenacity and a willingness to push established boundaries, in order to affect change. As the work in this exhibition demonstrates, being a visionary is about seeking out what can be.

http://www.dmu.ac.uk/art

PLUS Cafe Exhibition featuring the work of the next generation of photography students from local FE colleges Leicester College, Beauchamp College, & Wyggeston & Queen Elizabeth I College, on show in our cafe-bar area.www.lcbdepot.co.uk/event/visionaries

COMEDY AT CANTEEN

RESIDENCIES / EXHIBITIONSOUR LIGHTBOX GALLERY SPACE HOSTS OUR CREATIVE IN RESIDENCE PROGRAMME, PRESENTING EXHIBITIONS, EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, TALKS, ETC.

As well as great food and drinks, bars, music and DJs, our monthly Canteen street food nights host regular comedy slots brought to you by Jokes On Us. This season we’ll be presenting mirth-filled sessions from Archie Maddocks, Steve Bugeja, Sarah Keyworth, Alexander Bennett, Alex Hylton, and Friz Frizzle – free, or Pay What You Want..

www.lcbdepot.co.uk/events

RELICSMay 19 – July 28

New works by Leicester Print Workshop member Theo Miller, inspired and informed by his Print Futures 2017 Award, which has allowed the artist to train alongside some of the UK’s leading letterpress practitioners.www.lcbdepot.co.uk/event/relics

CAS50: FIFTY YEARS OF THE COMPUTER ARTS SOCIETYMay 23 – June 13

The Computer Arts Society was established in the UK in 1968 and pioneered the development of digital arts worldwide. In this exhibition we will celebrate 50 years since the founding of the Society and present the history of digital arts to a contemporary art audience. The exhibition marks the start of a year-long programme that will include multiple gallery showings of 20 pioneering computer-based artworks, a conference discussion panel at EVA’18 in London, an exhibition publication, the republication of the pioneering PAGE magazine, and a documentary website and video. An Interact Digital Arts Exhibition.www.lcbdepot.co.uk/event/cas-50

GALLERY WITHOUT WALLSMay 23 – June 13

Gallery Without Walls is a collaborative platform for the distribution of curated artworks across multiple traditional or untraditional spaces in Leicester. The aim is to increase the exposure of art for the benefit of artists, venues and the wider community.

Its latest exhibition showcases the artwork of Leicester digital artist Sean Clark. Digital and print works will be installed in six locations around the city, with three of the spaces being linked by a “connected artwork” that will allow viewers in each location to exchange visual messages. The exhibition coincides with the Computer Arts Society 50th Anniversary exhibition CAS 50, in Lightbox.www.gallerywithoutwalls.uk

ExhibitionsIN ASSOCIATION WITH LEICESTER PRINT WORKSHOPMIGRATE : A JFI/ARTREACH REFUGEE WEEK EXHIBITIONJune 18 - 23

Polaroid photos by eight international photographers exploring global migration – the small scale of the instant analogue prints requires the viewer to engage closely with the content. Journeys Festival International celebrates the creative talent of exceptional refugee and asylum seekers artists and shares the refugee experience through great art and culture.www.lcbdepot.co.uk/event/migrate

LCB SHOWCASE PRIZEWINNERSJune 11 - 29

LCB awarded prizes to three artists at 2017’s Open 28 Exhibition at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery. Jane French, Catherine Headley and Tiffany Tangen exhibit here together in our Lightbox gallery space.www.lcbdepot.co.uk/event/open-28-prizewinners

EMPIRE SOLDIERSJuly 25 - August 3

Empire Soldiers is a breathtaking new show blending performance and technology to tell the compelling stories of forgotten Indian soldiers of WW1. This virtual reality installation produced by Metro-Boulot-Dodo will travel to seven cities across the UK using VR headsets and surround sound to bring a truly immersive experience that is emotive and unforgettable.www.lcbdepot.co.uk/event/empire-soldiers

AN INDIAN SUMMERAugust 6 - 17

An Indian Summer 2018 will stretch across two seasons, commencing at the heart of Summer in August and culminating during one of the biggest Diwali celebrations in the UK. Kicking off Leicester’s City Festival in style, we will host a cutting-edge exhibition produced by a burgeoning young artist of South Asian descent.www.lcbdepot.co.uk/event/an-indian-summer-1

10 PIECES OF ART ABOUT #FAKENEWS YOU WON’T BELIEVE NUMBER 9August 20 - 31

In a new exhibition by Creative Manifesto, artists will be considering one of the defining themes of our time. #fakenews is a discussion about the betrayal of the people by the media, the uncertainty going forward about who to trust and the genuine journalists trying to tell valuable stories that are caught in the crossfire struggling to get their message out.www.lcbdepot.co.uk/event/fakenews

NO-ONE WILL KNOW HOW HAPPY I’VE BEEN : ETCHINGS BY SUZANNE BALKANYI August 11 - October 27 in the Print Room at LCB Depot and at Leicester Print Workshop.

After graduating from the Beaux Art in 1948, Suzanne Balkanyi worked as an illustrator in the Menagerie du Jardin des Plantes (the Paris Zoo). This exhibition will include work from two main areas of study; closely observed studies of many of the animals in the Paris Zoo; and etchings of personal observations of everyday life in Paris…at the hairdressers and waiting for the Vaporetto.www.lcbdepot.co.uk/event/no-one-will-know-how-happy-ive-been

CREATE LEICESTERJuly 12 - 7pm + at LCB Depot

CREATE is a series of FREE quarterly events for digital creators, producers, managers and administrators, aiming to inspire Leicester’s digital design community. Create presents talks from leading industry professionals and an opportunity for attendees to collaborate and exchange ideas. and discover how the industry is developing in the city. With speakers, lightning talks, drinks and networking.

http://createleicester.co.uk/

LEICESTER MERCURY CONNECTIONS BREAKFAST NETWORKING GROUPMay 22, June 26, July 24, August 21 from 7am

This group meets at LCB Depot on the last Tuesday in the month, and features guest speakers from the business community and provides a chance to share contacts. Tickets cost £10 and include breakfast, tea, coffee and juice and are available by calling 0116 366 5188 or by emailing angela.padfield@leicestermercury.co.uk

CULTURAL & NETWORKING EVENTS

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COTO50 years 1968 – 2018 : Far out man!Culture On The Offensive’s Summer of Love

17 May Power to the peopleThe art of thinking about protest

21 June Stick it to the manThe art of thinking about counter-culture

19 July Give peace a chanceThe art of thinking about peace

16 August All you need is loveThe art of thinking about love

Are you fed up with the polarised black and white thinking often caused by those social media echo chambers? ‘Culture on the Offensive’ are running fun, informal, sociable and thought-provoking evening talks and discussions from 7.15pm on the 3rd Thursday of every month, admission £5/£3.

These four summer evenings will centre around the 50th anniversary of 1968 and the political and cultural changes that occurred. These will be compared to current political and cultural trends in the contemporary digital age. We will be looking at past and present happenings, through film and video clips, poetry and music. Learn new ways of thinking outside of the box and gain tools to use in other aspects of your personal life. Link up with other people who enjoy free-thinking.www.cultureontheoffensive.com

Creative Coffee Free monthly meetup for creatives by creatives.Wednesdays 10am-12pm on May 30, June 27 and July 25 at LCB Depot.

Keep updated at www.creativecoffee.org.uk and on Twitter @CCLeic

GRAYS’ SUMMER BBQFRIDAY 8TH JUNE, 6-9PM

Grays Coffee Shop & Kitchen wheel out the barbies for aFriday night Courtyard cookup at LCB Depot, complemented by special guest food and drink vendors.

All welcome, free admission.

lcbdepot.co.uk/events

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BUSINESS GROWTHGREAT BUSINESS EVENTS for freelancers, startups, growing and established businesses

LCB’s dedicated Business Growth team is here to help your business to grow. Our free service provides 1-2-1 sessions, a programme of workshops and a series of networking events.

For more details of our services and to book contact Russ or Matt. Visit www.lcbdepot.co.uk/growth or email growth@lcbdepot.co.uk

BUSINESS GROWTH SURGERIES

30-minutes slots at LCB Depot, bookable on Eventbrite10.30am-12.30pmMay 3, 17 & 31June 14 & 28July 12 & 26August 9 & 23

BUSINESS GROWTH WORKSHOPS

Workshop Dates - all 9.30-12.30 at LCB DepotMay 1 – How To License Your Products, 9.30am-12.30pm

GREAT SPACESA VENUE FOR MEETINGS & EVENTS

the home of Canteenin Leicester’s Cultural Quarterbespoke hospitality by Grays cafe-bar lcbdepot.co.uk/meetings-rooms

GET IN TOUCH: 0116 261 6800 info@lcbdepot.co.uk

Event Listings – May & June

May

1st LCB Business Growth workshop: How To License Your Products 9.30am-12.30pm p12

3rd LCB Business Growth surgery 10.30am-12.30pm p12

4th - 17th Visionaries exhibition p5

12th Easy Saturday family day 12-4pm p4

17th LCB Business Growth surgery 10.30am-12.30pm p12

17th Power to the people: the art of thinking about protest 7.15pm p10

19th - July 28th Relics exhibition p6

22nd Leicester Mercury Connections networking 7am p9

23rd - June 13th Gallery Without Walls exhibition p6

23rd - June 13th Computer Arts Society exhibition p6

25th Canteen street food night 4-10pm p3

30th Creative Coffee networking 10am-12pm p10

31st LCB Business Growth surgery 10.30am-12.30pm p12

June

8th Grays Summer BBQ 5-9pm p11

9th Easy Saturday family day 12-4pm p4

11th - 29th LCB Showcase Prizewinners exhibition p7

14th LCB Business Growth surgery 10.30am-12.30pm p12

16th - 23rd Migrate exhibition p7

21st Stick it to the man : the art of thinking about counter-culture 7.15pm p10

26th Leicester Mercury Connections networking 7am p9

27th Creative Coffee networking 10am-12pm p10

28th LCB Business Growth surgery 10.30am-12.30pm p12

29th Canteen street food night 4-10pm p3

Event Listings – July & August

July

12th LCB Business Growth surgery 10.30am-12.30pm p12

12th Create digital design networking 7pm+ p9

14th Easy Saturday family day 12-4pm p4

19th Give peace a chance : the art of thinking about peace 7.15pm p10

24th Leicester Mercury Connections networking 7am p9

25th - Aug 3rd Empire Soldiers exhibition p7

25th Creative Coffee 10am-12pm p10

26th LCB Business Growth surgery 10.30am-12.30pm p12

27th Canteen street food night 4-10pm p3

August

6th - 17th An Indian Summer exhibition p8

9th LCB Business Growth surgery 10.30am-12.30pm p12

11th Easy Saturday family day 12-4pm p4

11th - Oct 27th No One Will Know How Happy I’ve Been exhibition p8

16th All you need is love : the art of thinking about love 7.15pm p10

20th - 31st #FakeNews exhibition p8

21st Leicester Mercury Connections networking 7am p9

23rd LCB Business Growth surgery 10.30am-12.30pm p12

24th Canteen street food night 4-10pm p3

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