Left Bank Leeds Spring 2019 Events Programme

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HELLO AND WELCOME Welcome to the Spring edition of our 2019 programme. We’re excited to bring you some new events this year, and welcome you along to old favourites like the LS6 Beer Festival. Now in its ninth year, the festival takes place in May and includes a special Meet The Brewer event. You won’t find a more beautiful venue in the city to drink your favourite tipple.

On the Sunday after, we’re open for our very first Beer & Brunch event. See out the weekend with chilled tunes, board games and amazing food from Smak deli.

Our Talking Histories series is expanding to cover art, science, lifestyle and culture.

Join us for talks on minimalist living, war films and antibiotic resistance.

Messy Christmas was so well received that we’ve decided to launch a series of family-friendly craft sessions across the year. Look out for Messy Easter in April, where there’ll be Easter-themed craft activities, storytelling and a treasure hunt.

And finally, we have an exciting opportunity for artists. Each year, we award £500 to the winner of the Left Bank Leeds Art Prize. We’re currently taking submissions on the theme of ‘connection’ via CuratorSpace.

Please do book tickets in advance where possible, as this not only helps us with our planning but also gives you the advance ticket price. Advance tickets are subject to a booking fee but are still cheaper than on the door.

If you don’t know us yet, we’re an arts venue set in an amazing Grade II* listed former church building in LS6. We’re an organisation with heart and a down-toearth approach, connecting people to each other, to art, and to new experiences. Our stunning building is available to hire and makes the most impressive setting for weddings, celebrations and events.

All money raised from our events supports the development of Left Bank Leeds Charitable Trust (charity no. 1146734). If you would like to follow us on our journey please join us on social media. @leftbankleeds

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Thank you so much to all of our volunteers who very kindly donate their time and expertise to support Left Bank Leeds. We are also very grateful to all of our funders who have contributed much needed financial support.

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WHAT’S ON AT A GLANCE APRIL WED 3

PORCH GALLERY OPENING: LUCY KETCHIN

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CHOIR: SPRING SOIRÉE

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ECOCYCLE LABYRINTH

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WE REALLY EXISTED AND WE REALLY DID THIS

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MESSY EASTER

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TALKING SCIENCE: ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE

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NORTHERN CRAFT FAIR

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TEXTILES WORKSHOP WITH LUCY KETCHIN

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LS6 BEER FESTIVAL

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BEER AND BRUNCH

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WED 15

SUMMER GONG BATH

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WED 29

TALKING LIFESTYLES: THE FRUGAL FOXES

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MAY

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WHAT’S ON AT A GLANCE JUNE WED 5

PORCH GALLERY OPENING: BEAUTIFUL ARTEFACTS

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TALKING CULTURE: WAR SCENES IN FILMS

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SUN 30

POP-UP CHOIR

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ALSO THIS SEASON - REGULAR EVENTS MONDAYS

VINYASA FLOW YOGA

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LEFT BANK CHOIR

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FREE CO-WORKING/PUBLIC OPENING

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MON & WEDS

PORCH GALLERY EXHIBITION

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1ST WEDS/MONTH

CREATIVE OPEN HOUSE

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AFTERNOON TEA

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APRIL PORCH GALLERY OPENING: LUCY KETCHIN WED 3 APRIL 6-8PM FREE ENTRY, PLEASE RSVP Recognisable for its stripped-back simplicity, Lucy Ketchin’s smile-inducing work explores self-reflection, growth, friendship and simple pleasures. The Leeds-based artist uses hand-dyed organic fabric in her textile pieces, making the dyes herself using fruits and vegetables. Her exhibition includes illustrations, textiles and drawings. The opening night is an opportunity to meet the artist and sample a free beer in a special can illustrated

by Lucy for Northern Monk.

CHOIR: SPRING SOIRÉE MON 15 APRIL 8-9:30PM PAY AS YOU FEEL We’re throwing open the doors to our weekly choir session and welcoming an audience of friendly faces to watch a performance by our very own choir. Relax with friends and grab a drink from the bar before enjoying the melodious sounds of singing in our former church building. If you’re interested in joining the choir but would like a taster first, this night is the ideal opportunity.

Expect soul, folk, jazz and feel-good songs, with plenty of tunes that you’ll recognise.

ECOCYCLE LABYRINTH WED 17 & FRI 19 APR, 10AM-5PM THURS 18 APR, 10AM-8PM FREE ENTRY Come and connect with natural rhythms, find new perspectives and contemplate the visceral nature of life. This immersive experience invites you take a meditative walk around an infinity loop of light, sound and interactive elements. Words placed around the installation prompt you to consider your current path in life or navigate through a specific problem. Set in the tranquil surroundings of Left Bank Leeds, the Ecocycle is a powerful metaphor for the journey of life.

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APRIL MUSIC & SPOKEN WORD: WE REALLY EXISTED AND WE REALLY DID THIS FRI 19 APRIL 7-10PM ADVANCE TICKETS £8 Join us for an apocalyptic folk odyssey through our unstable present with David Benjamin Blower.

His songs and readings are a meditation on the time between a waning past and our potentially catastrophic future. David creates a space for lamenting endings, loss and collapse, where a growing awareness of the ecological crisis we’ve triggered opens out into melancholic wonder at our very existence.

MESSY EASTER SAT 20 APRIL 10-1PM ADVANCE TICKETS £4

(SIBLINGS UNDER 2 ARE FREE)

Bring the children along to Left Bank Leeds for some fun Easter themed crafts and let them get messy without worrying about the cleanup! There’ll be cutting, sticking, egg decorating, bonnet and chick making and plenty of glitter. Take a seat in the storytelling space to listen to some seasonal tales, and join in with an exciting treasure hunt.

Activities will be suitable for ages 2-11, though younger siblings are welcome to attend.

TALKING SCIENCE: ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE WED 24 APRIL 6-7PM ADVANCE TICKETS £6/£5 (CONC.) Some of the most fundamental battles for human beings happen on a microscopic scale. For the most part, we win – but we’re dangerously close to tipping the balance. As infections become harder to treat due to growing resistance to antibiotics, we edge closer to a post-antibiotic era, where once-minor ailments become deadly.

PhD researcher Jack Caudwell tells us about the innovative ways scientists are combatting the problem and explains what we can do to help.

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APRIL & MAY NORTHERN CRAFT FAIR SAT 27 APRIL 11-5PM FREE ENTRY Independent craft collective Northern Craft host their biggest fair yet at Left Bank Leeds. The space will be buzzing with over 50 stalls showcasing work from the best local makers, as well as food, drink, craft workshops and live printing from Awesome Merchandise. Come along to browse the eclectic selection of crafts on show, pick up a gift (for someone else, or yourself!) and gather a little creative inspiration. Children and well behaved dogs are welcome.

TEXTILE WORKSHOP WITH LUCY KETCHIN WED 1 MAY 6-8PM ADVANCE TICKETS £15 Take inspiration from Lucy Ketchin’s exhibition in our Porch Gallery as you join the artist to create your own textile banner. Themed around things that bring you joy, your banner can be adorned with words, shapes, favourite colours or a combination of all three. Take the opportunity to slow down, make mindfully and creatively explore composition and colour. All materials are provided and you don’t need any sewing experience.

LS6 BEER FESTIVAL 9-11 MAY ADVANCE TICKETS FROM £12 We’re one of the most impressive venues in Leeds to enjoy a few pints in, so it’s no surprise that the LS6 Beer Festival is returning for its 9th year.

There’s an excellent selection of beers for you to sample this year, as well as delicious street food from Dilla Deli and Sausage Box, DJs, talks, tastings and an opportunity to meet the brewers.

And the best part – it’s all for charity! All money raised supports the development of Left Bank Leeds. See website for dates, times and tickets.

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MAY BEER AND BRUNCH SUN 12 MAY 11-3PM ADVANCE TICKETS £2

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Join us for our twist on a laid-back Sunday brunch.

Tuck into delicious dishes provided by Smak deli, then soak up the low-key vibes as you sit back and relax. Read the paper, play a couple of board games and enjoy the chilled out tunes drifting from the DJ booth, stationed in the old pulpit. If you fancy a tipple, local beer is on tap at the bar, and you might even be able to sample beers from the LS6 Beer Festival. This event is part of the Leeds Indie Food Festival.

SUMMER GONG BATH WED 15 MAY 7-8PM ADVANCE TICKETS £12 Our seasonal gong bath returns to celebrate the arrival of summer. Experience an evening of deep relaxation, renewal and learning as you recharge to soothing sounds that gradually increase to a moving and body enveloping crescendo. Learn simple, effective, calming techniques while lying down in the rays of the evening light as Yoga Nidra teacher Emma guides a meditation to complete the experience.

TALKING LIFESTYLES: THE FRUGAL FOXES WED 29 MAY 6-7PM ADVANCE TICKETS £6/£5 (CONC.) Leeds-based bloggers The Frugal Foxes take us through their journey from hoarders to masters of minimalism. They’ll discuss the benefits of a simplified lifestyle, from better mental health to a healthier bank balance, and dispel a few myths about how to get there. Hear their practical advice on decluttering, including whether ‘sparking joy’ is really a true marker of an item’s value, and take away tips and challenges to help you find your own route to a minimalist lifestyle.

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JUNE PORCH GALLERY OPENING BEAUTIFUL ARTEFACTS WED 5 JUNE 6-8PM FREE ENTRY, PLEASE RSVP Exploring human fascination with outer space, Beautiful Artefacts focuses on what lies beyond the realms of our natural senses. Artist Hondartza Fraga offers a perspective on the relationship between drawing, digital and analogue imaging techniques, focusing on space exploration and deep sea expeditions. View the work with the guidance of the artist and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine at this opening event.

TALKING CULTURE: WAR SCENES IN FILMS WED 26 JUNE 6-7PM ADVANCE TICKETS £6/£5 (CONC.) Some of the oldest narratives in human history depict great battles, demonstrating a fascination with war that still permeates our culture. Join history buff and ex-lecturer Eoin Howe as he dissects representations of war on the big screen, from WWII films to sci-fi movies. Find out how war movies try to make sense of the incomprehensible, why the battles in Star Wars and Star Trek look completely different, and why a physicist’s take on a space battle wouldn’t make the final cut.

POP-UP CHOIR SUN 30 JUNE 2-4PM ADVANCE TICKETS £7 Feel the magic of performing as a group at our popup choir, led by singing teacher Emma Sargison.

Everyone is welcome at this relaxed event, where you’ll learn a collection of fun songs that will leave you feeling uplifted. Expect everything from pop to Americana, with some soul and jazz classics thrown in, too. All you need is a willingness to listen and take direction – the emphasis is on the enjoyment of singing over creating a perfect arrangement.

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LEF T BANK LEEDS ART PRIZE OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS

EACH YEAR WE AWARD £500 TO T HE WINNER OF T HE LEF T BANK L E E D S A R T P R I Z E . A P P LY B Y 2 J U N E V I A C U R AT O R S P A C E .

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REGULAR EVENTS VINYASA FLOW YOGA MONDAYS (EXCL. BANK HOLIDAYS) 6-7PM ADVANCE TICKETS £5 Immerse yourself in your yoga practice in one of the most inspiring buildings in Leeds. This vinyasa flow class is both energising and calming, restoring the balance of body and mind as well as improving strength and flexibility. All levels are welcome. Online booking is recommended as places are limited. Please arrive 15 minutes before the class.

LEFT BANK CHOIR MONDAYS (EXCL. BANK HOLIDAYS) 7.30-9PM ADVANCE TICKETS £5 Be inspired by our stunning historic building and enjoy the great acoustics as you sing your heart out with our friendly choir group. You’ll sing a mixture of soul, folk, jazz and feel-good songs.

You don’t need to be an amazing singer or know how to read music. As long as you’re keen to learn, our choir leader Emma Sargison will be able to teach you. For further information please email sing@leftbankleeds.org.uk FREE CO-WORKING/PUBLIC OPENING WEDNESDAYS 10AM-5PM Join our free co-working community and work in our tranquil space on a Wednesday. We’ve got complimentary WiFi, plenty of desk space and access to a bar with drinks and snacks. It’s laid-back and suitable for small meetings or getting your head into work. There’s no need to book, just drop in and bring your laptop with you. We’re also open if you’d simply like to look around our amazing Grade II* listed building, so please feel free to drop in.

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REGULAR EVENTS PORCH GALLERY EXHIBITION MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 10AM-5PM Our Porch Gallery showcases talented artists working across a range of styles and mediums, at different stages of their careers. The exhibitions are enhanced by a series of events that explore the work in greater depth, including opportunities to meet the artists, talks and workshops. As many of the pieces are for sale, you can purchase original art for your home as well as supporting independent artists and a local charity.

CREATIVE OPEN HOUSE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH 6-8PM PAY AS YOU FEEL Come and use our amazing space to meet up with friends and have a good catch up whilst doing something creative. Get a group together, book a table, bring your materials and spend a couple of hours drinking, chatting and making with your friends in this beautiful space. A selection of drinks and snacks are available to buy at the bar. Tables can seat eight, so please feel free to book several if needed. You can also book a half table or join our open table.

AFTERNOON TEA SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH 2-3:30PM PAY AS YOU FEEL (NO NEED TO BOOK) We invite you to join us for afternoon tea at Left Bank Leeds on the second Wednesday of every month. It’s a great opportunity to meet up with friends and make some new ones. Come along and spend some time in this stunning historic space as we serve you tea and cake. There’s no need to book, just drop in and pay as you feel.

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FIND US Our address is: Cardigan Road (opposite Milfords) LS6 1LJ BUS ROUTES

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19 (one-minute walk) 49, 50/50A and 56 (ten-minute walk)

We don’t have a car park, but there’s free on-street parking in the immediate area.

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BIKE

The nearest station is Burley Park, which is a five-minute walk away.

Cyclists are welcome to use our bike rack.

For more public transport information, visit www.leftbankleeds.org.uk/find-us

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