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The Black-E is fully wheelchair accessible

Exhibitions

The Games of Art

Games-of-Art-Dotto-apples and worms. Acrylic on board

The Games of Art exhibition presents a selection of imaginative artworks created over the last 40 years of 'Artful Games'; and texts explaining the nature and philosophy behind the art of 'creative and cooperative' games : 'Absolute freedom within very definite limits'. This follows a principle that Paul Taylor, American Choreographer once explained as : 'give yourself a set of simple limitations and do the best you can'.

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Young, Gifted, and On Track

YG and On Track Abdal Hadi formerly stevie SmithCelebrating forty years of the Black-E, the exhibition researches the lives of dozens of Black-E ‘alumni/ae’ (former youthful participants, volunteers and apprentices), to create an extended exhibition of the youth of the past to inspire the youth of the present. The project aims to identify the impact that The Black-E has had on alumnae, paying particular attention to their potential as role models for young
people currently in our community.

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Voices from The Song of Songs : Judy Chicago

painting-of-female-figure-in-ecstacyVoices from The Song of Songs, a series of 12 paired prints, 373 mm x 300mm, created 1997-99 by Judy Chicago, on display in Liverpool for the first time, with a contextual exhibition of her life's work in the arts to date.

For over four decades, as a renowned artist, writer, feminist and intellectual, Judy Chicago's influence has been far-reaching within and outside the art community internationally. She has made the female point of view a part of mainstream art.

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“The 43 Game” Invitation

43 Game configured using night lights and bricks. The Black-E celebrated its 43rd Birthday on 27th May 2011,
with the launch of ‘The 43 Game’.

You are invited to produce a photograph of a created work or a discovered scene, object, or image which features the number ‘43’. The one absolute rule is this … if a child is given the photograph and is  asked what number they can find, then their answer should be ‘43’. Beyond this rule there is absolute freedom.

We will be very pleased to receive ‘43’ works in person or by email, for an exhibition at the Black-E.

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Performance Events

The Black-E :A Call To Promoters

painting-of-female-figure-in-ecstacyThe Black-E are inviting expressions of interest from music promoters to work with us to deliver a year-round programme of music and dance performance. We are interested in a broad range of music including folk, international roots musics, reggae, hip-hop, contemporary, acoustic and singer-songwriters, Americana and country, jazz, classical, etc.

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Thai Boxing


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The Black-E

Saturday 18th February 2012 
Doors open @4pm.


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VOICES : a cappella festival 2012

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VOICES : a cappella festival 2012 : Friday 16 – Sunday 18 March 
The Black-E & Sense of Sound are delighted to announce VOICES:  a three day celebration of a cappella singing, at Liverpool’s Black-E and Bluecoat arts centres.

From hip hop to barbershop and contemporary jazz to choral, VOICES offers the full range of a cappella singing styles, giving plenty of opportunity to interact, get involved and get singing plus two showcase a cappella concerts at The Black-E.

Friday 16 March 8pm renowned Sense of Sound Singers and special guest star Connie Lush pay homage to Joni Mitchell, with support from acclaimed group Barbieshop.  

Saturday 17 March 8pm ground-breaking Shlomo, beat-boxer and Southbank Centre Artist in Residence, pushes the boundaries of beat-boxing as an art form with his huge range of original songs and well-loved classics.


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Workshops

Creative and Co-operative Games

Creative and co-operative games sessions take place weekly on Friday afternoons.  Please contact us by phone or email for an invitation to join in.

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Yang Style Tai Chi Classes

Tai-Chi-class-with-Chinese-teacherThese classes provide an ideal opportunity to learn the art of Tai Chi. Charles and Gina Tsang are highly experienced teachers who specialise in the Yang style and are also members of The Liverpool Chinatown Tai Chi group, founded in 1986.

Sundays 11.30am – 1pm.

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Zumba Fitness & World Dance Classes : Movema

women-in-dance-exercise-class“Movema” means ‘to move’ in St Lucian Patois  -  the company’s aim is to inspire our UK communities ‘to move’ their bodies and their minds to the rhythms of their roots.

Mondays 6-7pm; Tuesdays 6.30-7.30pm;
Wednesdays  7.00- 8.00pm.

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Liverpool Samba School

Samba-dancers-and-drummers-parade-in-costumeIn 2011 Liverpool Samba School are celebrating 16 years together of playing 1000's of events in the UK, festivals in Europe and Carnival in Rio. 

Call in at their Monday evening workshops at the Black-E, join the band, the dance section, or a parading group, make costumes, or just come along for the fun of it.

7.30 -8.30 Samba dance   :  8.30 -10.30 Percussion

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Juggling sessions : Useless Skillz

Man-in-top-hat-juggling-dumb-bells“Useless Skillz”

Juggle-E juggling and circus skills with Neil Smith and friends.

An open workshop where jugglers can meet, practice, learn from and teach each other. 

Tuesday evenings 7.30 - 9.30

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Boxing & Keep Fit with Matty Davies - seniors

Boxing seniors woman boxing with Matti using padsMatty Davies trains with The Golden Gloves Club in Toxteth.  He is an award-winning amateur boxer who combines his own development and competition boxing with teaching others.

His classes at the Black-E combine Boxing tuition with Keep Fit training.  Equipment is provided.

Thursdays 6.00 – 7.00pm  :  Cost : £2

For adults 16 years and over, a mixed class, both women and men welcome.

 

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The Black-E Choir

Choir-leaflet-Sept-2011-po-sm-90x120.JPGThe Autumn programme starts on September 21st, with material including contemporary styles such as R’n’B, Soul, Rock and Pop, plus African and traditional.   We do not audition  -  the one qualification for joining the choir is wishing to sing.

Wednesdays 7 – 9pm : cost £4 waged : £2 unwaged : young people (14-18) free : children 10-13 if with an adult

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Conversations for Change : February 23rd

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“I am, because you are” says Archbishop Tutu, explaining the South African concept of Ubuntu; “how I behave impacts not only on me but also on others around me because we all belong together.” 

The Black-E is collaborating with The Tutu Foundation UK in “Conversations for Change”, a national programme bringing together community members of all ages, faiths, ethnicities and cultural backgrounds.  The aim is to re-discover our common humanity, explore how to deal with conflict and differences and develop projects to involve the wider community in peace-building.

The second Liverpool Conversation takes place at The Black-E from 4-6pm on Thursday 23rd February.   Refreshments are provided. 


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Youth Arts Programme

Street Dance & Jazz Dance classes : Sue Lancaster

Lad dancing “Jazz Dance combines African /Caribbean with
girls in performance Urban / Street Dance and is a great technique for beginners and advanced alike.  It’s popular with girls but also provides a great fitness work-out for boys”.

Thursday evenings: 6-7pm for 7-11  years : 7-8pm for 12-16 years.  Free of charge.

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Boxing & Keep Fit with Matty Davies

Boxing Keep Fit for Juniors boxing stretch girl

Youth-arts-programme. Boxing-Keep-Fit-for-Juniors. Boxing-juniors-teacher-stretchingMatty Davies trains with The Golden Gloves Club in Toxteth.  He is an award-winning amateur boxer who combines his own development and competition boxing with teaching others. 


Thursdays 5.30 – 6.30pm. Free of chage.


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Youth Art: Winter Programme
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    Winter Term  
    Programme

Youth activities on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings and Saturday daytimes include Circus Skills and Aerial Theatre, Jazz Dance, Drama Workshops and Theatre Games, a cappella singing in The Black-E Choir, Boxing Training, a Bouncy Castle and parent and toddler sessions.  Most activities are free or low cost.

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Youth Art:Febuary half term Programme
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    Febuary
    Half Term  
    Programme

The Black-E Playscheme continues its theme this Febuary half term with over The Rainbow.
The first stop is Red;

Sessions will  run from Tue 14th Feb - Sat 18th Feb.
From 11am - 3pm each day.

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