A note from Al,
Hello, I promise(!) I’m not repeating myself but somehow this months newsletter also falls before a long bank holiday weekend…I’m not complaining. I’ve recently started writing this section of the newsletter last, once I’ve compiled all of the details and info for the month, and this month is jam packed with events and updates. As always there’s tonnes of ‘festivals’ throughout the month so do immerse yourself in the plethora of events happening across the city!
Also this newsletter features a collaboration with the Sainsbury Centre, we sat down and chatted with Tania Moore, Head of Exhibitions all about their new exhibition Play Power, the full interview is live on our website now. This feature also marks the beginning of a new editorial series for nozza news, expect more long reads like this in the future. If you’d like to be first in the know about what I’m working on behind the scenes, The Neighbourhood learnt about this editorial series back in March!
As always, pass this newsletter on to your pals, head out into the streets & support our locals. Best, Al x
¶ Out There Festival | 28-30 May
Forgive me, this isn’t strictly in nozza but, Out There Festival is returning to Great Yarmouth for a weekend, they transform the towns streets and parks with world class circus and arts. A couple of the shows are ticketed, but most are free. All listing info in the link above.
¶ The Singh Twins | 13 May, 7pm
The Norfolk Contemporary Art Society or NCAS for short are hosting an evening with artists The Singh Twins. The Singh Twins will be discussing their recent exhibition at Kew Gardens named Botanical Tales and Seeds of Empire with Dr Rosy Gray - Head of Living Art at the Sainsbury Centre. Tickets are precisely £16.96 with more info on the link above.
¶ Make Your Own Medieval Mark | 24 May, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Designer and researcher Darren Leader is hosting a hands on creative workshop exploring personal stories as the inspiration to design your very own medieval mark. After the workshop Darren will recreate all the marks for you to use digitally, think email signatures, personal branding or even something to mark your humble abode. As always, more info in the link above to book your tickets.
PS: If this sounds super interesting to you, Darren published a book all about the trademarks of medieval Norwich, have a gander here.
¶ Norwich Jazz Festival | 15 - 24 May
I wrote about this last month, but a gentle nudge that it’s nearly time for Norwich Jazz Festival. There’s a launch party to kick things off on the 15 May and you can find info on acts and the full programme in the link above.
¶ Norfolk & Norwich Festival | 8 - 24 May
Another gentle reminder that this month welcomes the Norfolk and Norwich Festival, it’s back for 17 days of goodness around the city. Have a gander see if anything takes your fancy.
¶ Brew & Friends Makers Market | 30-31 May, 10-4pm
Brew & Friends are hosting a makers market at The Halls over the weekend of the 30-31 May. They’ve curated a range of local businesses for the market and will be open 10-4pm both days. Perfect for a mooch around if you’re strolling through the city.
¶ Styrofoam Winos & Embers | 13 May, 7pm
I’m here for the name of this music group. Styrofoam Winos are gigging at Voodoo Daddys on 13 May. They’re a group of songwriters, multi-instrumentalists and longtime friends and, more excitingly, they will be joined by Embers, a local community choir stoking the fire of traditional folk music.
¶ Colour Play, Craft Social | 6 May, 7-9pm
The ever popular and always messy craft event Colour Play is back at The Artichoke on Weds 6 May. This craft social is 18+ and will be focusing on creating bold abstract prints with squeegees, drops, swirls and splats of paint. If this sounds up your street, more info and ticket booking on the link above.
THE INSIDE SCOOP
Where in Norwich means the most to you and why?
In last months newsletter I asked you the above question
and here’s what you had to say -
Merchants House means the most to me, it’s where I met my girlfriend (at a book club), and where we had our first date. 🥰
A walk around the Cathedral grounds. Favourite time to spend with my partner.
Sweet Briar Marshes.
Carrow House! A hub of the most amazing people in Norwich.
The Mischief and The Waterfront, so so many hazy happy nights.
Caffe Nero, Unthank Road! Years of journalling/reading there is a healing part of my routine.
The Market & Mousehold Heath.
And…The Forum nominated themselves as their fave place - sneaky!
Look out for our next question in June’s newsletter.
I’m going to ask The Neighbourhood what it should be.
¶ Folklore Exhibition | Open Call
Anteros Arts are looking for artists to submit work for their upcoming folklore exhibition. This exhibition will delve into the tales and traditions of East Anglian folklore and will form part of an 11 day celebration at Anteros. Deadline for submissions is 14 May with more details and info on the link above.
¶ Lazy Lobster | Hiring
Indie shop, Lazy Lobster are on the hunt for a new member of staff. They’re based in The Royal Arcade and are looking for someone to work weekends and cover shifts. All info in the link above, deadline is Tuesday - be quick!
¶ Millennium Library | Refurb
This is a heads up to let you know the Millennium Library have closed their main space until Mid July for a refurb (a £1.3m refurb!!)They are hosting a pop-up library within another space in The Forum and will be continuing to host events in The Gallery within The Forum also. All deets in the link above.
¶ Atwin | Moved
They’ve done it! Local lifestore Atwin have moved a couple of doors down from their old shop on Bridewell Alley. They’re already open in their new space so head along this weekend to have a gander and support local.
¶ St Saviours Yard | Expanding
St Saviours Yard, under the flyover in Anglia Square have announced they’re expanding their yard and officially kicking off Phase 2 of creating more spaces for creatives. Have a look at what they have on offer and get in touch if you’re looking to take on a new space.
A A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR
Exploring The Power of Play
Tania Moore, Head of Exhibitions at the Sainsbury Centre talks to us about their new exhibition Play Power, and what makes Norwich such
a great place to live, work and play.
Shirley Baker, Four girls playing on pavement in Hulme, Manchester, 1965. Estate of Shirley Baker/Mary Evans Picture Library
Who are you and what do you do?
I’m Tania Moore, Head of Exhibitions at the Sainsbury Centre. In this role, I oversee the strategy, content and delivery of the exhibition programme at the Sainsbury Centre and related activities such as artist residencies and publications. A few years ago, we started curating Big Question seasons of exhibitions and other projects, where we respond to the most urgent questions facing society. We have asked questions through art, such as What Is Truth?, Why Do We Take Drugs?, Can the Seas Survive Us? and Can We Stop Killing Each Other? These are really expansive topics and require lots of collaborations and partnerships, so we’re always pushing ourselves to think and work in new ways.
I also curate exhibitions for the programme myself, which involves carrying out research, selecting artworks, developing the narrative and communicating it with our audiences.
You’re about to open a new exhibition at the Sainsbury Centre. Tell us all about it.
At the Sainsbury Centre, we ask fundamental questions that anyone around the world might want to know an answer to. Our next Big Question is What is the Meaning of Life? As part of this season, Play Power(16 May – 4 October) considers whether we can reconsider how we live our lives and structure societies through playing and games.
Children instinctively play, but we tend to lose that freedom as adults. This exhibition demonstrates that play might be part of our lives in ways we don’t realise. It might even encourage people to play more!
The exhibition includes a number of interactive ways to play, including an immersive digital experience and board games. It also includes important artworks which demonstrate how crucial play is across cultures. An ancient Egyptian senet board will demonstrate how long games have been around for, and artworks from the seventeenth to twenty-first centuries will demonstrate how influential games have been on how we consider our place in the world. The exhibition includes artworks by such artists as L.S. Lowry, Yoko Ono and Germaine Richier. …
¶ interview continues on our website...
¶ Slice + Dice | 5th Birthday
Board game cafe, bar & shop Slice + Dice are celebrating their 5th birthday and they’re having a party! On the 21 May they’ll be celebrating with a one-off menu , birthday cocktails & mocktails and of course gaming all evening. All info and ticket booking deets in the link above.
¶ Christophes Crepes | Ice Cream Sandwiches
Just a public service announcement that Christophes Crepes have brought their infamous Ice Cream Sandwiches back. That’s it, that’s the update.
¶ FUP Burger | Moving
Much adored FUP Burger have announced they’re on the move. They’ll be slinging burgers and gourmet filth at their new home Three Stories on Bedford Street from tomorrow.
PS: If you’d like the goss on how to make their burgers Salik from FUP gave us the insider info and supplied us with the recipe for their Fonduja burger in our community cook book NOSH.
¶ GraCha | Opening
A new cafe is opening soon, not much info yet but they’re named GraCha and will be busy breaking the coffee routine. They’re hiring too! Follow their journey on the link above.
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¶ Paul Wolterink | Artist
Printmaker & designer Paul Wolterink is hosting a pop-up exhibition at Anteros Arts, it’s open until Sunday and features his graphic, type driven screen prints and treasures.
¶ Florence Poppy Dennis | Illustrator & Screenprinter
I love Florence’s work, super fun and playful illustrations and prints. Inspired by visuals from the 60’s/70’s and everyday life. Delightful!