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Turned off by Tracey? Disgusted with Damien? If you're bemused and bewildered by modern art and feel that the role of cultural pundits might best be summed up as 'never knowingly understood', a solution is at hand.
We’ve teamed up with Centre for Lifelong Learning to invite you to an exclusive talk at BALTIC. Course lecturer, Gordon Reavley will be speaking to Culture Club members about modern art and its place in today’s society on Tuesday September 13, 2005 at 6pm.
Not since Carl Andre's 'Bricks at the Tate' made the front pages has art had such a high public profile or, apparently, been so misunderstood.
Artists such as Tracey Emin and Damien Hirst are now household names, as well known for their bad behaviour as for their art. Beginning with Marcel Duchamp's contention that art is anything that the artist defines as art, this discussion attempts to locate modern art in a recent historical context and to demystify art that can be shocking, transgressive, offensive or just plain boring and amateurish. Unmade beds, sexually explicit mannequins, 'Sensation' and the much-reviled Turner Prize; what happens when all boundaries have been crossed?
Is there still scope for technique and skill and the revival of painting? If there are no answers, at least the discussion promises to ask some provocative questions.
This event is an absolute must for those passionate about art and culture and raises some interesting issues that will no doubt be revisited when the British Art Show arrives in Newcastle later in the year.
Gordon has been a senior tutor in Critical Studies in Art and Design for twelve years. Following a B.A. in the History of Modern Art, Design and Film, an M.A. in Architecture and Critical Theory and an ongoing doctorate in visual culture, he has taught students from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Our event will be held in the relaxed atmosphere of the BALTIC café and is limited to 40 places. Each member may apply for 2 free tickets.
Thanks to support from Arts in Business The Journal Culture Club have brought a season of some of Hollywood’s classic crowd-pleasers, back to The Tyneside Cinema. As part of the season we’ve chosen 4 great titles that we think you’ll be dying to see on the big screen.
Last week it was Grease – those of you who were lucky enough to get tickets, don’t forget the screening is this Sunday at 6.10pm.
The next show in The Journal Culture Club’s Classic Film season is E.T. The Extra Terrestrial (U). Directed by Steven Spielberg ET is a timeless classic for all the family.
E.T. set the world alight from the moment he was accidentally left behind on Earth nearly 25 years ago, and he’s still just as great now. Revisit one of the best films ever in this spruced up special edition. But make sure you bring some hankies!
This special screening takes place on Saturday August 27, 2005 at 3.40pm and we have 100 FREE tickets for Culture Club members. Each member may apply for 2 free tickets.
Thanks to support from Arts in Business The Journal Culture Club have brought a season of some of Hollywood’s classic crowd-pleasers, back to The Tyneside Cinema.
As part of the season we’ve chosen 4 great titles that we think you’ll be dying to see on the big screen.
The first show in The Journal Culture Club’s Classic Film season is the magnificent Spartacus (PG). Directed by Stanley Kubrick the film features Kirk Douglas as Spartacus, the slave who turns revolutionary and leads the gladiators’ uprising against the might of Rome.
This is epic, hairs-on-the-back-of the-neck-raising entertainment – one you’ll certainly not want to miss.
This special screening takes place on Sunday August 14, 2005 at 12 noon and we have 100 FREE tickets for Culture Club members.
Coast is a superbly illustrated celebration of the UK’s coastal areas, published to accompany the major BBC TWO series. While the series is an inspirational mix of untold human stories and adventures that have shaped our island, the book is both a tour of the UK’s coastline and also a practical guide to all that the coast has to offer.
The first part of the book is divided into the twelve coastal regions as featured in the programme, with lavish photography, maps and evocative essays. The second part is an in-depth gazetteer - a region-by-region reference complete with comprehensive maps, of places, people, activities, natural history, historic events and fascinating facts - all clearly laid out to help you plan your own trip.
From the storm-wrecked Cape Wrath at the edge of the Scottish Highlands to the peaceful wooded creeks of Cornwall’s Helford river Coast reveals our coastal heritage while transporting you to the UK’s beauteous coastal areas.
The author, Christopher Somerville is one of Britain’s most respected and prolific travel writers, with 25 books and hundreds of newspaper articles to his name. He writes regularly for The Times, the Daily Telegraph and the Sunday Times.
Coast: A celebration of Britain and Northern Ireland’s Coastal Heritage is priced at £16.99 and available from bookshops but we’ve got 3 copies to give away to Culture Club members.
Don’t miss Sunday’s episode of Coast where they’ll be visiting the NE coastline from Berwick to Robin Hood's Bay is (BBC2 9.00pm)
Culture Club Members are invited to take part in a unique project, designed to combine science and the arts at the Life Science Centre and in conjunction with Five and Arts Council England.
How would you like to perform great experiments to find out about DNA then use your knowledge to create some novel artwork?
Life is running six FREE family events with Poet Ira Lightman. Activities will include a treasure hunt for special words, experiments to help participants understand the structure of DNA and create an exciting giant 3D DNA poetry sculpture. The events include lunch and refreshments and run from 11am – 4pm on the following dates:
Friday 26th August, Monday 29th August (bank holiday), Sunday 25th September, Saturday 22nd October (half term), Sunday 30th October (half term) and Sunday 20th November.
All the events will be held in Lifelab at the Life Science Centre and are supported by Fivearts cities, a jointly developed initiative between Five and Arts Council England that encourages people to find out more, participate in and enjoy the arts.
Numbers are limited for each day but we have secured 5 places for Culture Club members on each date listed.
Thanks to support from Arts in Business The Journal Culture Club have brought a season of some of Hollywood’s classic crowd-pleasers, back to The Tyneside Cinema. As part of the season we’ve chosen 4 great titles that we think you’ll be dying to see on the big screen.
Last week it was Spartacus – those of you who were lucky enough to get tickets, don’t forget the screening is this Sunday at 12 noon.
The next show in The Journal Culture Club’s Classic Film season is the toe- tapping, hair-slicking, skirt-swinging Grease. Made in 1978 this musical has stood the test of time and is still an absolute classic. Join the T-birds and the Pink Ladies as they overcome the trials and tribulations of life at Rydell High.
This special screening takes place on Sunday August 21, 2005 at 6.10pm and we have 100 FREE tickets for Culture Club members.
Are you a geordie and proud of it? On Friday August 26, Shearers Bar, Newcastle will be hosting their first ‘Geordie Pride’ night. Entertainment will be provided by North East singer Paul Martin, singing great geordie songs by great geordie artsists. Famous geordie tv shows and dvds will also be played on the many big screens throughout this fantastic venue.
Paul has a terrific history in the entertainment business and has made several TV appearances. Proud of his North East roots he loves to perform on his home ground and is looking forward to celebrating all that is great about the region with his new act.
Shearers Bar, ideally situated in St James Park is a great venue with lots of atmosphere. It serves a full menu both day and night and frequently hosts special events.
Entry to the bar is free but to celebrate in true geordie style we’ve negotiated some great deals for Culture Club members on the night of the event. The top level (restaurant area) will be reserved specifically for Culture Club members In this area members can enjoy happy hour drink prices all night on production of their Culture Club Card.
A full menu is also available all evening and Culture Club members can claim a complimentary bottle of house wine with every two main meals purchased. Offers are only redeemable on the top level of Shearers bar. Table bookings are advisable. Please call 0191 201 8688.
We’re also giving Culture Club members the chance to win a complimentary table in the restaurant with a 2 course meal (for up to four people) on Friday August 26, 2005.
Floodlit cricket returns to the Riverside, Chester le Street on Tuesday 16 August when Durham Dynamos play Leicestershire Foxes in the highlight of the totesport League programme.
The action starts at 4.10pm and continues throughout the night as the floodlights illuminate one of the most picturesque sporting venues in the country.
The Dynamos are enjoying a record breaking season, and a second victory of the year over the Foxes will help continue the successful run.
Both teams are chasing promotion in the totesport League and as the season enters its final phase neither will want to lose any ground.
Floodlit cricket always generates an electric atmosphere and is the perfect way to spend a summer evening. The match is great entertainment for kids during the school holidays, and with the action taking place during the evening it's also an ideal way to unwind after work.
Culture Club members can gain admission to this match for the exclusive rate of £6 for adults (usually £10) and £1 for under 18's (usually £5).
Norman Cornish was born in 1919 and his career is well known. By the age of forty-seven, after thirty-three years working as a miner, with the incipient decline of industry, he took the great risk of living by his painting. That it was a successful move is irrefutable.
He has been the subject of several television films, had countless exhibitions, received and carried out numerous commissions, (notably the County Hall, Durham, mural of the Miners’ Gala) and at eighty five is the sole distinguished survivor of the Spennymoor Settlement project.
Long before the Angel of the North, Cornish’s work was loved and admired as a symbol of the North East. For all that the mines have closed, his work continues to be an enduring testament to a community whose spirit survives triumphantly.
Norman has kindly agreed to take part in an evening created specially for Culture Club members. David Whetstone, respected Arts editor of The Journal will lead Norman ‘In Conversation’ about his work, his life and his passion for the North East.
The event will be held at the University of Northumbria Gallery, Sandyford Road, Newcastle upon Tyne on Thursday August 25, 2005.
This is a unique chance to meet the talented and charismatic artist who rarely makes public appearances.
The event will begin at 6pm. Refreshments will be served and guests will be able to view the ‘Simply Cornish’ exhibition currently on show.
Copies of Norman’s biography, prints and posters will be available for purchase on the evening from the gallery shop.
This event is FREE to Culture Club members. One guest may also accompany each member for free.
If you’re a fan of Ratpack music you’ll love the evening of entertainment that’s coming up at Shearers Bar. On Friday August 5, from 8pm, guests can enjoy Paul Martin’s tribute to Ratpack legends Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra.
Paul is from the North East of England and has a terrific history in the entertainment business. He has made several TV appearances and has performed at some great occasions. These include the opening of the Shearer's bar at St James' Park in front of 1100 VIPs with a 7-piece band behind him and also a Christmas gala ball for the Lord Mayor of Newcastle.
Shearers bar, ideally situated in St James Park is a great venue with lots of atmosphere and so much more than just a place to watch the boys in black and white. It serves a full menu both day and night and frequently hosts special events.
To celebrate in true Ratpack style we’ve negotiated some great deals for Culture Club members on the night of the event. The top level (restaurant area) will be reserved specifically for Culture Club members who attend on the evening. In this area members can enjoy happy hour drink prices all night on production of their Culture Club Card. A full menu is also available all evening and Culture Club members can claim a complimentary bottle of house wine with every two main meals purchased.
Offers are only redeemable on the top level of Shearers bar.
Entry to the venue is free so bring all your friends!
To whet your appetite we’re also giving Culture Club members the chance to win a complimentary table in the restaurant with a 2 course meal (for up to four people) on Friday August 5, 2005.
Forget your modern-day stresses and relive the spirit of 1945 during a weekend of celebration and wartime nostalgia, courtesy of English Heritage.
Later this month, Tynemouth Priory will play host to a VE Day Victory Party to commemorate the 60th anniversary of VE and VJ Day and Journal Culture Club members can win exclusive tickets to attend.
Join the celebrations, try on 1940’s fashions, see an array of authentic military vehicles and pay tribute to all those who gave so much 60 years ago. And for the younger visitor, games – from skittles to shove ha’penny – will provide a host of entertainment for all ages.
The English Heritage VE Day Victory Party is to be held on 20 & 21 August at Tynemouth Priory.
We have 2 family tickets to give away to Culture Club members
If you’re planning a family day out in Newcastle then don’t forget that Culture Club members can get discounted entry at the Life Science Centre, Newcastle. Head over there in August and you’ll discover that Mars Quest: Exploring the Red Planet has touched down at Life and the Centre is running a series of space themed family events over the summer holidays.
Meet Life’s resident astronaut in The Mission to Mars Show as he reveals many amazing scientific facts about the Red Planet and our solar system. Visitors can find out why astronauts have to wear a spacesuit, what it would be like to visit Mars and how in space it is true that no one can hear you scream.
From August 1 – 7 you can enjoy Astronaut Training. Come and see what life is like in space for NASA astronauts. Try delicious freeze-dried space food, have 40 winks on the Tempur Mattress that moulds to the body. There's also a chance to experience the feeling of weightlessness with a ride on the gyroscope!
Culture Club Members get free child entry with every full paying adult when they visit the Life Science Centre. Simply show your membership card at Admissions.
Plus… Win an ‘out of this world’ Mars Quest children’s birthday party at the Life Science Centre.
Ever had a birthday party in outer space? Well here’s your chance with our exclusive competition for Culture Club members. Your birthday party includes entry to the new Mars Quest Exhibition, Motion Ride*, Life Arcade, a party greeter, delicious party meals, free party invitations, free return discount vouchers for all guests, free goody bag for the birthday child and two free adults!
We have teamed up with the Laing Art Gallery to invite you to the launch of Venus Rising. The highly acclaimed exhibition on tour from the National Galleries of Scotland will focus on Titian's masterpiece Venus Anadyomene (Venus Rising from the Sea). The exhibition will be on show at the Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne from August 19 to October 2, 2005.
It will bring together ten works of art which feature the Goddess of Love and other representations of the female nude. These include a Hellenistic Statuette of Aphrodite on loan from the British Museum; Rene Magritte's La
Representation; Edgar Degas' The Tub and Pablo Picasso's Bather Wringing her Hair, alongside Titian's Venus Anadyomene (Venus Rising from the Sea), one of the most celebrated images of the female body in Western Art.
Tiziano Vecellio (Titian) was born in Pieve di Cadore and at the age of nine or 10 he moved to Venice. He trained under Giovanni Bellini and was strongly influenced by Giorgione. After being awarded the status of official painter to the Venetian state, Titian was commissioned to paint a new work above the high altar of the church of the Frari which led to his recognition as the leading painter in Venice.
According to Greek mythology, Venus was born fully-grown inside a seashell that was blown to the shore of Paphos in Cyprus. Titian has chosen to recreate the moment as she wades to the shore wringing the water out of her hair. The National Galleries of Scotland acquired Venus Anadyomene in 2003 for £11.4 million.
This is a unique chance for Culture Club members to see the exhibition before it is opened to the public. The launch event will take place on Thursday August 18 from 7pm to 9pm. Each member who attends will receive a free black cotton shopper on production of their membership card. Places are strictly limited to 30.
This event is FREE to Culture Club members.
 
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