Trad Arts Team

It has been a pretty wet few months and, as winter begins to fade, there is still a good chance of a gloomy forecast ahead.  So take an umbrella and head out to one of our events, where you are guaranteed a warm welcome and great activities for you to enjoy or join in.  We are delighted to announce our new collaborations with the recently rescued Kings Heath Community Centre (three cheers) and Kitchen Garden Cafe (also three cheers).  Together we will be presenting the first LIVE THEATRE in Kings Heath for many years (maybe ever, no one seems to know).  Music, dance and storytelling are all in our programme.  So come along with us to throw off the gloom and experience great entertainment.
 
Sunday 1 March, 3-6pm
Erdington Slow Session
St Thomas Association, 31a Station Road, Erdington, B23 6UB
English, Irish and Scottish standard session tunes at a steady pace
For links to the music, email erdingtonslowsession@gmail.com
 
Sunday 1 March, 6-9pm
Birmingham Folk’s Global Trad Session
Old Moseley Arms, 53 Tindal St, Balsall Heath, B12 9QU
Free and open to anyone with an instrument at any level
Checkout their web page for more info

Saturday 7 March, 2:30pm to 5pm
Alvechurch French Dance and Music
Alvechurch Village Hall B48 7JX
Entry £2, all abilities of dancer and musician welcome
Join the Facebook group for more details

Wednesday 18 March, 7:30pm
Birmingham Storytelling Café: Anita’s Book, by Keith Rogers
Kitchen Garden Cafe, York Road, Kings Heath, B14 7SA
Food and drinks available from 6.30pm – stories start at 7:30pm
Tickets £10 from wegottickets.com
More info from birminghamstorytellingcafe.co.uk

Saturday 21 March, noon to 4pm (in conjunction with United Artists of South Birmingham)
Kings Heath Art Market
Kings Heath Community Centre, Heathfield Road, B14 7DB
A series of monthly celebrations of local artistic talent and a platform for artists to showcase their unique work.  For more info or to book a stall, email Graham Langley. 
 
Tuesday 24 or 31 March, 7:30pm
Royal Tales – Sutton Coldfield Storytelling
Station Pub, 44 Station St, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B73 6AT
Free entry, but please support the venue by buying drinks and food
Join the Royal Tales facebook group for more info

Saturday 28 March, 2-5pm
Birmingham Folk Workshop: Folk Tune Playing with Alex Garden
Suitable for intermediate to advanced musicians who play traditional melodic instruments
Hazelwell Hub, 318 Vicarage Road, Kings Heath B14 7NH
Tickets £15 from birminghamfolk.co.uk/events

Saturday 28 March, 7.30pm (in conjunction with Kitchen Garden Café)
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists – live theatre version of Robert Tressell’s novel featuring projection, political conjuring tricks, music and song
Kings Heath Community Centre, Heathfield Road, B14 7DB
Tickets £15 from wegottickets.com