Out Bristol LGBT HISTORY MONTH 2013

LGBT History Month in Bristol

February 2013

Launch Party

at the City Hall Friday 1st 5pm—8pm Pride Pop-up Shop 1st floor Cabot Circus 15th—28th get History Month event info, meet the team, have a drink, photo competition, Pride 2013 tickets

OutStories Bristol presents The first exhibition of Bristol’s LGBT History

Open February 2nd ~ March 3rd       

Walks Cycle Tours Talks Music Gigs Parties Stories

Full programme on the web:

www.bit.ly/LGBTHM www.lgbtbristol.org.uk www.outstoriesbristol.org.uk

Bristol LGBT organisations are proud to be part of the annual UK wide celebration of the lives and achievements of the LGBT community. Look out for our brochure or event happenings on the internet.

Listen on BCFM 93.2 Thursdays 7-8pm Live/online for more events and features.

Inside: Feature:

LGBT History Month 2013

We live is one of the UK’s most diverse cities this month we welcome LGBT History month with a great list of events for the whole month.

Cover by:

Lel Burnett

Retail Therapy

Music

Guy Scheiman

whether you are a shopaholic, looking for a unique gift or a window shopper, this section is for you.

Bristol is a unique city, over 70% of all Bristol’s retail is independent. This section is devoted to the independent and unique. From the affordable to the extravagant there will be something for everyone to indulge in.

Culture:

Q&A with Lel Burnett Photographer

Contact Out Bristol To comment on any articles or if you wish to write for the magazine please contact Leighton de Burca Editor editor@outbristol.co.uk or to advertise advertising@outbristol.co.uk

Ka Boom

Exhibition at View Art Gallery this month.

Scene: “The Scene is any safe social space for LGBT people�

This section include all listings for: Nightlife / Gay Central and Gay Village Social / Networking, History to Youth groups Support / If you need help or support Active / From cycling to rugby and every thing in between.

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The Highlights

LGBT History Month Bristol Events February 2013

OutStories Bristol presents The first exhibition of Bristol’s LGBT History

February 2nd ~ March 3rd Opening Times: as M-Shed opening times, closed Mondays. See http://mshed.org A major first for Bristol! Find out how Bristol’s LGBT communities have fought to shape and control their lives since the mid 20th century. The exhibition uses specially recorded interviews with over 40 people, loans from national collections, objects, memorabilia and works of art. Includes contributions by pupil groups at local secondary schools. A Heritage Lottery funded project by OutStories Bristol in partnership with Bristol Museums and Galleries and Bristol Record Office.

Free event Accessibility: Accessible Venue; see http://mshed.org/visiting/access/ for details.

See separate event listing for details of BSL signed tour on 17 th Feb. Contact: historian@outstoriesbristol.org.uk

Launch Party

Move Over Darling

When: Friday 1st Feb – 5-8pm @ City Hall, College Green BS1 5TJ LGBT Bristol invite all residents of Bristol to join us in celebrating the launch of LGBT History Month. Come and find out about our Diversity in Schools project and meet new and existing LGBT support and social groups.

Accessibility: Accessible to all venue Free event: more info - www.lgbtbristol.org.uk Contact: 0117 353 4621

When: 1st & 2nd Feb 4:30pm and 7pm @ Bristol Old Vic, King Street BS1 4ED A walkabout performance by Tom Marshman.

Part of Bristol Ferment Fortnight. Made up almost entirely of testimonies of the over 60’s about LGBT life in the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s Free event: BUT booking is necessary as places are limited Booking: www.bristololdvic.org.uk or on 0117 987 7877

Bristol LGBT organisations are proud to be part of the annual UK wide celebration of the lives and achievements of the LGBT community. Look out for more event happenings on the internet.

Listen on BCFM 93.2fm Thursdays 7-8pm Live or online for more events and features.

We are: Coming Out

John Addington Symonds Cycle Tour

Part of the We Are:’s events throughout LGBT History Month we want you to tell us your experiences of coming out – using Twitter!

Tweet us at @wearefest and tell us your experiences of coming out, limited to the short and snappy 140 characters and whether happy, sad, quirky or funny these stories will be collated and put together to form a legacy piece. We’ll even use some to create a special musical piece which will be showcased as part of We Are: Proud - Bristol Pride 2013.

For those not on twitter you can email info@wearefest.com (but please keep to the character limit!)

Info: www.bit.ly/LGBTHM

When: Sunday 3rd Feb – 11am @ King William statue, Queen Square Cycle tour of significant sites linked to critic and historian John Addington Symonds. Born in Clifton in 1840, Symonds was an early advocate for the legitimacy of same-sex love. The tour will cover about 10 miles at a relaxed pace, stopping at each site for a short talk.

Accessibility: 2hrs stop-start cycling at relaxed pace, returning to start. Involves some hills.

Free event: but donations to OutStories Bristol project gratefully received.

WalkOut – Along the Nightingale Valley

LGBT History Month displays – in Libraries

When: Wed 6th Feb – 10:30am When: Sat 2 Feb until 3 Mar @ Meet at bottom of Allison Road, @ Westbury-on-Trym Library BS9 3JZ Brislington BS4 4PN When: Sat 2nd Feb until 3rd Mar A gentle walk of about an hour to discover the @ Bristol Central Library Bristol BS1 5TJ nightingale valley in Brislington – home to kingfishers and lampreys. Bus route no 1 to Broomhill from bus station.

Free event Accessibility: can be muddy underfoot and a small slope to start.

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UWE LGBT History Month Launch Lunch

When: Wed 6th Feb – 12am – 2pm @ The Octagon, UWE BS16 1QY Join us for the launch of UWE’s LGBT History Month activities. You’ll have the chance to network with staff, students and members of the wider Bristol Community as well as hearing from guest speakers whilst enjoying a hearty hot lunch (vegetarian option available). There will be lots of information about what UWE does to support its staff and students and a chance to hear about Bristol’s first exhibition on LGBT history held at MShed during February from the organiser.

Free event: lunch provided – email Daryn.Carter@uwe.ac.uk if you wish to have lunch or book a stall Accessibility: Fully accessible Contact: Daryn.Carter@uwe.ac.uk

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When: Saturday 2 Feb – 2:30pm @ M-Shed, Princess Wharf BS1 4RN Neil Bartlett is a writer, director and performer whose work is steeped in gay men’s histories.

His first book, Who Was That Man? about Oscar Wilde was published in 1988. He has also written several novels, including Mr Clive & Mr Page (which weaves together incidents from the lives of Gordon Selfridge and Rock Hudson) and numerous plays, including A Vision of Love Revealed In Sleep, about gay Jewish East End artist Simeon Solomon.

Accessibility: Accessible Venue, see http://mshed.org/visiting/access/ for details Free event: but donations to OutStories Bristol project gratefully received.

Contact: 0117 352 6600 2

WalkOut – Finding famous Bristolians

When: Sat 9th Feb – 10:30am @ Arnos Vale Cemetry BS4 3EW A gentle walk of about an hour to discover some of the amazing 45 acre cemetery and naWhen: ture reserve – resting place for many famous Friday 8th Feb – 7pm and infamous residents of Bristol. Very nice @ Bristol Central Library cafe on site.

Bristol BS1 5TJ Free event Diana Souhami’s biographies explore the most Accessibility: There are slopes, but tarmac influential and intriguing of 20thC lesbian lives. surfaces. Wheelchair friendly.

Contact: Esther 0790 100 3692 Subjects of her unflinching eye include Radclyffe Hall, Garbo, Gluck and queens of the More info: www.lgbtbristol.org.uk/walkout Parisian demimonde, Natalie Barney and Romaine Brookes. She has also written about the nurse Edith Cavell, and the story of her stay WalkOut – on ‘Robinson Crusoe’ island. All her books A walk on from Gluck to Coconut Chaos are being the re-released by Quercus in February, in paperback and Kindle formats. wildside Accessibility: Accessible venue: see www.bristol.gov.uk/page/central-library-services -disabled-people for more information.

When: Wed 13th Feb – 10:30am Free event: but donations to OutStories Bristol @ Watershed, Harbourside BS1 5TX project gratefully received.

A gentle walk of about an hour to discover the Contact: 0117 903 7200 plants and animals that have adapted to living in and around the busy Bristol Harbourside.

Free event Accessibility: Wheelchair friendly.

Contact: Mike 0787 038 9889 We Are: More info: www.lgbtbristol.org.uk/walkout Remembering

Diana Souhami

When: Saturday 9th Feb 10pm til late @ Queenshilling, Frogmore St BS1 5NA Back by popular demand our special We Are: Remembering club night takes over the Queenshilling for an LGBT Journey down memory lane. We’ll be spinning classics from the 70s, 80s, 90s & 00s as we look at the music and LGBT movements, memories and mandates that defined generations. So whether you were dropping that ghetto blaster and dancing hard to S Express when section 28 was introduced in 1988 or just slipping into some gold hot pants and ‘Spinning Around’ with Kylie when it was finally repealed in 2000 this is your chance to dance like it’s Old Skool whilst finding out more about LGBT History.

Price: £4 donation towards Bristol Pride 2013 and Bristol youth work.

Contact: www.wearefest.com

U+WE+LGBT

When: Thursday 14th Feb 12am til 2pm @ The Octagon, UWE, BS16 1QY As part of UWE’s celebrations of LGBT History Month, we’re asking everyone to come into University wearing red as a sign of support and solidarity and there will be a special stall outside Core24 where you can come and find out more information about LGBT History Month as well as the chance to speak to members of staff and students. You can also pick up a special cupcake and one of our specially made badges to show support – you even have the chance to make your own.

Free event Accessibility: Fully accessible Contact: Daryn.Carter@uwe.ac.uk 3

Bristol Pride Pop Up Shop

When: Friday 15th until Thursday 28th Feb @ The Pop Up Shop 1st floor Cabot Circus We are opening a special Pop Up shop for LGBT History Month. This is your chance to ‘pop’ in and meet the team, gather advice from LGBT service providers across the South West and find out what events and activities are taking place for LGBT History Month in Bristol.

As well as the chance to stop and have a drink you can pick up information and tickets for Bristol Pride 2013 or specially designed tote bags and badges to show your support. This will also be home to our LGBT Bristol photo competition – visit the website for shop location and information on the photo competition.

More info: www.bit.ly/LGBTHM or www.wearefest.com

Michael Dillon: The Man Who Invented Transsexuals When: Saturday 16th Feb - 2:30pm @ M-Shed, Princess Wharf BS1 4RN

Michael Dillon was the first person in the world to undergo medical gender transition from female to male. Oxford educated, he trained as a doctor and played a key role developing the modern medical view of transsexuals. He also Dressage assisted with the UK's first male-to-female th When: Saturday 16 Feb – 10pm (til late) gender surgery. Cheryl Morgan explains how @ Lakota, 6 Upper York Street BS2 8QN the modern history of trans people began here Spectacular event mixing leading DJs with in Bristol, and how two World Wars helped queer national & international performers, 8,000 make this gender revolution possible. ponies, custom visuals & horsey surprises. At Accessibility: Accessible venue, the heart of the night is Brian Lobel’s one-tosee http://mshed.org/visiting/access/ for details one performance project Cruising for Art Free event: but donations to OutStories Bristol (inspired by hankie codes of the past). DJs project gratefully received include Horseplay, Pardon My French and Ticket Info: www.eventbrite.co.uk or on the door London’s ‘Joyous Mess’ Sink the Pink.

Contact: 0117 352 6600 Produced by In Between Time & Horseplay, support from Theatre Bristol & Indigo. Part of IBT13 International Festival of Performance (ibt13.co.uk).

Booking: Tickets from Bristol Ticket Shop (0117 929 9008) or Arnolfini Box Office.

Online Booking: www.arnolfini.org.uk/whatson/ live/details/1535 Price: £8 Early Bird, £10 Advance, £12 Door Contact: anna@inbetweentime.co.uk Accessibility: We encourage people of all ages (18+) to attend. Unfortunately disabled access to Lakota is limited, please contact info@lakota.co.uk or call 01179 232 225 for details.

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BSL Interpretation of Revealing Stories Exhibition

Network dinner and drinks – for Bristol Public & Voluntary Sector LGBT

When: Sun 17th Feb 11am @ M-Shed, Princess Wharf BS1 4RN A guided tour of the exhibition Revealing Stories given by British Sign Language interpreters.

Free event: but donations to OutStories Bristol project gratefully received Accessibility: BSL interpreted. Accessible venue, see http://mshed.org/visiting/access/ for details Booking: storiesbsl.eventbrite.co.uk (pre-booking required) Contact: Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol BS1 4RN, 0117 352 6600

When: Wednesday 20th Feb 18:30pm @Under the Stars Harbourside BS1 4QA A chance for Bristol LGBT public & voluntary sector workers to network in an informal, fun setting in central Bristol. The event is hosted by UWE Bristol LGBT staff network and starts at 18:30 with dinner, followed by drinks and acoustic background live music at 20:30. If you prefer, you can just join us at 20:30 for drinks. If you are interested in working in these sectors then you are welcome to attend too.

Free event: but you will need to pay for food and drinks.

Accessibility: Poor – this event is being held on a boat – please contact www.understhestarsbar.co.uk direct for more information.

Booking: Booking is essential for this event.

Please confirm your place by Feb 13th.

Contact: Rosalie Halton – lgbt@uwe.ac.uk

Mystery History Tour led by Andy Foyle with BSL Interpretation

WalkOut – Gay Bristol

When: Sun 17th Feb 1:30pm @ Meet outside the Register Office (Old Council House), Corn Street; nearly opposite the Exchange and the Nails Bristol historian and author Andy Foyle leads an easy stroll (lasting around 1.5 hrs) through the city, lifting the curtain on our own peculiar and sometimes outrageous histories. He will be accompanied by British Sign Language Interpreter.

Free event: suggested donation of £3 to support OutStories Bristol.

Accessibility: British Sign Language interpreted. Mostly level on standard city street terrain, using pedestrian crossings for major roads. One 20m uphill section; one c.50m downhill section; approx 100 metres upward slope.

Booking: historywalk.eventbrite.co.uk Contact: contact@outstoriesbristol.org.uk

When: Wed 20th Feb – 10:30am @ Registry office, Corn St BS1 1JG Part of a series of very gentle paced walks aimed at bringing together LGBT folk who would not otherwise consider themselves ‘walkers’. Family and carers welcomed. A gentle walk of about an hour to discover the haunts of old gay city life, meet outside the Registry Office.

Free event Accessibility: Mostly level on standard city street terrain, using pedestrian crossings for major roads.

Contact: Mike 0787 038 9889 More info: www.lgbtbristol.org.uk/walkout

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Making History

23-25 West Street Old Market Quarter www.vaultbristol.com

From Scandal to Domesticity: Cartoon Images of Homosexuality

Indigo – Lesbian Networking Evening with comedian Jen Brister

When: Thursday 21st Feb 8pm @ Goldbrick House, Park St BS1 5PB An informal business and social networking group for lesbian, bi, queer and trans women.

We’re the largest group in the region and regularly welcome between 80 and 100 guests at our monthly Indigo drinks socials.

Price: £6 Accessibility: Please contact suzanne@indigonetwork.co.uk direct for more information.

Contact: suzanne@indigonetwork.co.uk More info: www.indigonetwork.co.uk

Love Music - Hate Homophobia

When: Thursday 21st Feb 6pm til late @ O2 Academy, Frogmore st BS1 5NA Following on from the success of last year’s event – this should be bigger and even better!

If the guys can pull it off – this will be a party not to be missed with a major headlining act topping the fun billing. Please note – there’s a small possibility that this event may need to be postponed to a later date – please check on www.lmhh.co.uk closer to the date.

Price: £12.50 Contact: josh@lmhh.co.uk More info: www.lmhh.co.uk

When: Thursday 21st Feb – 19:30pm @ Bristol Central Library, College Green An illustrated talk by historian Robert Howes about the development of cartoons representing homosexuals, from the early 19th century to the present. Taking examples from Britain and other countries, the talk will show how images of homosexuality and LGBT people have been constructed through cartoons and caricatures. Starting with depictions of scandal by a usually hostile press, the talk will go on to show how LGBT cartoonists have used the medium to comment on the everyday incidents of domestic life.

Free event: no booking required, but donations to OutStories Bristol project gratefully received.

Contact: 07802 422091

Literary Trans-gressors

When: Saturday 23rd Feb 2:30pm @ M-Shed, Princess Wharf BS1 4RN Jack Wolf explores characters and writers who were (probably or possibly) transgender and discuss his research into real life 18th/19thC women who chose to live as men. He will also discuss the challenge of writing a trans character in a historical novel whose experiences are as real as possible yet still make sense to modern readers. Jack’s novel, The Tale of Raw Head and Bloody Bones, has just been published by Chatto & Windus.

Free event: but donations to OutStories Bristol project gratefully received Accessibility: Accessible venue, see http://mshed.org/visiting/access/ for details Ticket info: www.eventbrite.co.uk or on the day Contact: 0117 352 6600 6

Celebrating lesbians and our children:

Members Bristol – Gay Men’s Networking Evening Special

When: Wednesday 27th Feb 8pm @ Goldbrick House, Park St BS1 5PB A well established social group for discerning gay, queer and bi men – monthly events. This evening will have a few surprises in celebration of LGBT History Month.

Free event Accessibility: Poor, please contact Goldbrick House direct for more information.

Contact: bernie@members-bristol.co.uk More info: www.members-bristol.co.uk

A walking treasure trail

When: Sun 24th Feb 2pm @ Millennium Square Globe BS1 5DB Join us for a walking treasure trail around Bristol Harbourside, followed by a tea party in M-Shed at 4pm.This will be a celebration of Bristol lesbian and children groups and will be featured by We Are Family magazine www.wearefamilymagazine.co.uk.

Free event: ferry charge (80p, under 5’s free) Booking: booking needed Lesleyw@bristolwomensvoice.org.uk or Lesley: 07977 288 663 Accessibility: The route is flat and pushchair accessible (cobbles at one stage but manageable with a modern pushchair). We then take the ferry to cross the water from SS Great Britain back to Millennium Square and finish by walking round to M-Shed.

It’s accessible to people in wheelchairs, until we get to the ferry. Manually operated wheelchairs can go on the ferry, but unfortunately electric wheelchairs are too big, we are told. So people in electric wheelchairs can, if wished go straight on to M-Shed from SS Great Britain (but sadly would miss the last few clues of the trail).

Gender restrictions: Lesbians and bisexual women with their children – no gender restrictions on children, including adult ‘children’

WalkOut – The Chocolate Trail

When: Wed 27th Feb – 10:30am @ Windmill Hill City Farm, BS3 4EA Part of a series of very gentle paced walks aimed at bringing together LGBT folk who would not otherwise consider themselves ‘walkers’. Family and carers welcomed. A gentle walk of about an hour to learn more about Bristol’s long association with the Chocolate industry and our trail ends at the Centre Cafe.

LGBT History Walk around Bath Create Free event When: Sunday 24th Feb 2pm to 3:30pm.

Accessibility: Mostly level on standard city @ Meet by the War Memorial in Queen's street terrain, using pedestrian crossing for Parade, Bath. major roads.

A walk around the centre of Bath, pointing out Contact: Pat 0796 927 3228 the buildings and monuments which have LGBT More info: www.lgbtbristol.org.uk/walkout associations, either as places where people socialised or as meeting places for the LGBT movement over the last forty years. The walk should last about an hour and a half and finish back by the War Memorial, with the option of warming up in a local, tea-shop. Led by Robert Howes of Gay West.

Free event: but donations to OutStories Bristol project gratefully received.

Contact: 0800 321 3083

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Food and Film - Riot Acts: Flaunting Gender Deviance in Music Performance

Places for People: Staff LGBT Awareness Day When: Thursday 28th Feb – All Day @ 1-3 Surrey Street, St. Pauls BS2 8PS This an event for all ‘Places for People’ staff - It will be an all-day event, with one information session / workshop in the morning (focusing on Transgender awareness, as well as general Q&A on LGBT issues), and one in the afternoon focusing on older LGBT people and Housing, with lunch mid-day included.

Free event Contact: Andrew Robertson 0117 970 4556 andrew.robertson@placesforpeople.co.uk

When: Thurs 28th Feb @ Kebele Community Co-Op, 14 Robertson Road, Easton, BS5 6JY Start Time: Food 6.30pm, Film 7.30pm Bristol Queer Caf & Kebele present: Riot Acts, a ‘trans-fabulous’ rockumentary representing the multi-faceted lives of transgender and gender variant musicians. A first-hand perspective of the intersections between gender performance and stage performance, Riot Acts suggests that identities and bodies are undeniably political, and the journey within a trans experience isn't always one of tragedy, but one of creativity and joy.

Booking info: bristolqueercaf@googlemail.com Price: Food £3—but film is free/donation Accessibility: Kebele has facilitated disabled access and an accessible downstairs toilet please contact us for further information or assistance

This programme was compiled by Outstories Bristol in conjunction with Bristol City Council, LTGB Bristol, CycleOut Bristol, M-Shed, Bristol Women’s Voice. Special thanks to www.wearefest.com for providing up-to-date online information and the Pop-Up shop on the first floor Cabot Circus (15th until 28th Feb).

Outstories Bristol is a voluntary community history group gathering the stories of lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender people living in or associated with Bristol and it’s surrounds.

Further details of all events are available at:

www.outstoriesbristol.org.uk www.bit.ly/LGBTHM www.lgbtbristol.org.uk

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Lifestyle:

Retail Therapy

West End / Christmas Steps / Harbourside / Old City / Stokes Croft / Old Market Quarter The West End of the city extends from the Hipperdrome to the Downs and everything in between. The area is filled with shops, cafes and entertainment venues from dawn till dusk. This month we have chosen to focus on one of the newest resturants in town River Cottage, opening soon.

St John’s Court Hall, a Grade-II listed 19th Century church building on Whiteladies Road, will be home to our new Canteen next month. Now building on the success of Axminster and its award-winning successor in Plymouth, River Cottage will re-create its unique food offering in the atmospheric church building in the Clifton area of the city. It will offer a combination of freshly prepared seasonal, local, organic and wild food, on a daily changing menu, in the relaxed ambience of the restaurant. “The best seasonal local produce is always at the heart of the River Cottage approach to cooking, and we are very much looking forward to celebrating and contributing to the vibrancy of the local food community in Bristol,” said Hugh. “We have a great opportunity to source the best ingredients and create some fantastic food in a unique location,” he added. “Bristol is an exciting place to be part of and a great opportunity for everyone at River Cottage. We believe passionately about where food comes from and how it is produced and wants to support local producers, the local economy and reduce the miles your food has to travel,” said Andrew Green, River Cottage’s Development Chef.

“A strict focus on seasonality is encouraged as is a ‘no compromise’ attitude on quality and taste.”

The Canteen will be managed by Bristolian Sarah Kieck, bringing her local knowledge and experience of running restaurants in Bristol. The Head Chef will be Mark Stavrakakis, who has worked for Rockfish Grill and Seafood Restaurant in Whiteladies Road, and Goldbrick House, also in Bristol.

Lifestyle:

Retail Therapy

West End / Christmas Steps / Harbourside / Old City / Stokes Croft / Old Market Quarter Christmas Steps Arts Quarter is made up of eight unique streets lined with independent shops, art galleries, bars, cafes and more than a few surprises, where artisans and creative traders work side by side to keep this diverse corner of Bristol as unusual as it’s been throughout its long and intriguing history. When was the last time you took a walk down a different street?

Dig Haushizzle / 07789145175 51 Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 5AX

Mon - Sat: 10:00-18:00, Sundays: 12:00 - 16:00 www.dig-haushizzle.co.uk If you like to decorate your home with the truely unique, this store is for you. The design of the store is enough to stop you in your tracks, filled with items from the beautiful to the bizarre, this new independent retailer is surely one of the cities crowning glorlies which everyone should see.

Lifestyle:

Retail Therapy

West End / Christmas Steps / Harbourside / Old City / Stokes Croft / Old Market Quarter Bristol’s Harbourside Quarter is the area around the old docks. The area is filled with bars, cafes, clubs, resturants, galleries and museums.

There is something for everyone in this part of town which plays host to the annual Bristol Harbour Festival. This month we feature on of the many centres in the Quarter and see whats on offer.

Architecture Centre / 0117 922 1540 Narrow Quay, Bristol, BS1 4QA

Wed - Fri: 011:00-17:00 Sat - Sun: 12:00 - 1700 www.architecturecentre.co.uk The Architecture Centre exists to foster a greater understanding and enjoyment of architecture and to promote the value of a better built environment. We believe that by increasing public awareness and working with those responsible for development, we will help raise expectations and thereby provide both opportunities and demand for better buildings and places.

Lifestyle:

Retail Therapy

West End / Christmas Steps / Harbourside / Old City / Stokes Croft / Old Market Quarter The Old City is exactly that, apart from Old Market Quarter this is the oldest part of the city. This is the home to the full time city market.

St Nicholas Market is home to an electic range of stalls where you can find a huge range of independent traders. From the beautiful to the bazarre you will find it all here.

Jewellery Lane / 0117 922 6530 9 All Saints Lane, St Nicholas Market, BS1 1JH Mon - Sat: 10:00 - 17:00 www.facebook.com/jewellerylane

This boutique is well worth a visit whether for a gift for yourself or for someone else. There are so many unique items here you will be spoit for choice.

Lifestyle:

Retail Therapy

West End / Christmas Steps / Harbourside / Old City / Stokes Croft / Old Market Quarter Stokes Croft is one of the gateways to the city this is a very fluid bohemien area which is marketed as Bristol’s Cultural Quarter. The area is centred around the High Street of Stoke’s Croft which is filled with Independent shops, cafe’s, pop up stores, clubs , resturants with the main building being the Canteen, near by is the newest addition to the area @the Well. @ The Well 145 Cheltenham Road, Bristol BS6 5RR Opening Times Mon, Tues & Thurs 8am- 8pm Wed 8am-10pm, Fri 8am-6pm Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-3pm www.at-the-well.co.uk

A great way to make the mundane magic, this is Bristol’s beautiful laundrette with a cafe, internet and live events washing your smalls has never been so fun.

Lifestyle:

Retail Therapy

West End / Christmas Steps / Harbourside / Old City / Stokes Croft / Old Market Quarter Located in the heart of Bristol City Centre. From penthouses, luxury apartments to unique pied a terre’s, the area is the cities Old Market district and as such is one of its conservation areas. Not held back by history the modern mixes with the old. An area filled with diverse entertainment, cultural community venues and Bristol’s Gay Village.

Sports Nutrition UK / 0117 329 0302 30 Midland Road, St Philips, Bristol, BS2 0JY

Mon - Sat: 10:00-17:00 www.sn-uk.com Opened in April 2010 with its first retail outlet based in Bristol the online store was launched alongside and supply’s the whole of Europe with the very best in Sports Nutrition, Bodybuilding & Weight Loss Supplements.

“We provide only the highest quality most effective supplements in the world, we guarantee to provide the most competitively priced products with excellent customer service & advice as standard - All supplements are available both online & in-store with free UK delivery on everything.”

Culture:

Lel Burnett

Fashion, Editorial, Hair and Beauty Photographer / Mute Media / www.mutemedia.co.uk

The launch of our new culture section where we interview people involved in the art and culture industries, gain insights into their work and get to enjoy their personal selections of their work.

This issue we interview Lel Burnet from Mute Media whos portfolio of diverse work covers many areas of the industry.

Where do you get your inspiration from ?

Lel says:I get most of my inspiration from music, comic books and films, particularly very old films and world cinema. I’m a huge fan of Asian cinema.

Culture:

What kind of camera do you use?

Lel says: My main camera is a Sony A580 with a Mix of Sony and Sigma lenses.

For film I'm currently shooting on a Pentax 6x7 How much creative freedom do you have on an editorial shoot?

Lel says: Usually quite a lot. Most people will contact me with a concept and a few preferences, but I tend to take control of the management of the team and have the final say on creative choices.

How important are personal projects to you ?

Lel says: Personal projects are of paramount importance to me. It's so easy to get caught up in the everyday work and the mundane but necessary aspects of the job. They remind my why I started taking photos in the first place.

I find them essential for pushing myself and keeping my passion for my work alive.

How much preparation goes into a shoot?

Lel says: That depends on the shoot, sometimes months, sometimes 5 minutes. how much do you do in post production?

With the exception of hair and beauty work which can take hours or even days at times, Usually not a lot.

Lel says: I try to get as much right as possible in camera and only use minimal processing afterwards.

There are even a couple of shots in my portfolio that haven’t been retouched at all.

Do you think a photographer needs a philosophy to do good work ?

Lel says: Honestly, no. Anyone can do “good” work these days if they throw enough money and time into it. To be successful however I think a photographer needs motivation, adaptability, persistence and patience. (a little luck helps too!)

To find out more or to make a booking visit Lel Burnet’s website and his page on faceook www.mutemedia.co.uk /www.facebook.com/mutemedia / info@mutemedia.co.uk

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Culture:

Ka-Boom!

Exhibition Runs:24th Jan - 17th Mar 2013 / View Art Gallery / www.viewartgallery.co.uk Ka-Boom! draws on creativity from the comic book universe, bringing together an explosive show of dynamic artwork from emerging and established artists. This collection of fast paced, electric images will provide a sensory overload for visitors.

The exhibition crosses generations of storytelling. With the thematic elements of the comic book traceable back to ancient Greek mythological gods and superheroes, and with its format evolving from the narrative sequences of cave painting, this genre is seeped in history.

With a combination of neon integrated works, sculpture, painting and drawing, Ka-Boom!‘s heroes, villains and landscapes are largely created within the imaginations the artists.

Prepare to be transported by Kristian Fletcher and Thomas Dowdeswell into mysterious cities, introduced to a world of unnerving fictional characters by Damian Daly and Mr Mead, astounded by Darren West’s racy neon-works and Ben Allen’s electric images and to recognize famous personalities from this enchanting world

by Paul Oz. The result will be a vivacious show of colour, excitement, intrigue and happiness.

Despite the playful appearance and reputation of the comic book, there is a serious undertone to this style of art. Traditionally occupying the fringes of pop culture, it is much more than just a simple form of entertainment.

As its themes, characters and narratives largely feed off historical context and cultural trends, it can be seen as a reflection of contemporary and past society, politics and culture.

“I’m through talking, now get out of my cave” (Batman said to Robin)

Music:

Guy Scheiman DJ / Producer / soundcloud.com/guyscheiman

Last month Bristol welcomed top international DJ, Guy Schieman who played an exclusive set at the city’s newest venue, The Vault.

Guy, who is based in Tel Aviv, has been DJing for ten years at some of the most exclusive clubs in Israel including, Cat&Dog, Oman 17, The Penguin and Supermarket club, and he makes regular appearances at the world-renowned Tel Aviv Pride festival.

In the past five years Guy has been developing his productions and taking his DJ set on tour through Germany, UK, Brazil, Spain, Greece… spinning for iconic events such as Salvation, HustlaBall, LoveChild and AsOne. In 2012 he rocked the world famous G-Music Fest in Mexico City to a 5000 person crowd.

Guy’s productions and DJ sessions present a combination of house, progressive, tribal and tech house with a strong melodic presence joining memorable vocals. He sources emotionally stimulating music and his fascination for the ultimate quality of sound ensures the crowd feels it! His preference for strong grooves and powerful bass-lines completes his desire to build an energetic and emotionally-fulfilled audience.

Guy describes his music as follows: “Music is food for the soul; it’s a wonderful getaway from our daily life.

It has a key role in making our life brighter. For me, what is most important is to make people happy with my music. It is an art form and when I see my work being appreciated by a crowd it means the world to me. I hope I can keep people happy through my music for many years to come” As a producer, Guy Scheiman’s cuts have been supported by top DJs and Producers all over the world, including Funkagenda, Jonathan Ulysses, Miss Nine, Roger Sanchez, Sarah Main, The Flash Brothers, Thomas Penton, Tony English, Dave Aude, Erick Decks, Danny Verde, Ivan Gomez, Ivan Pica, Jens Lissat, Abel, Chris Cox, Paulo, Steve Pitron, Edson Pride, Mauro Mozart, Enrry senna, Jeff Valle.

In the past few years he´s joined up with Peyton for “Reach Out”, Michelle and Oshri Elmorish on “Feel The Vibe” as well as dropped solo cuts “My Life” and “Ibiza Trip” with much success.

Guy collaborates extensively on official remixes for several US based recording groups such as Universal Corp, Capitol, Atlantic and TommyBoy. Other international labels Guy has worked with include Sorry Shoes, Sunset, Kult, HMSP Music, Firebeats, Music Taste, Matinee and Fly Again US. Recently he’s worked his magic remixing Scissor Sisters, Ellie Goulding, Flo Rida feat Sia, Kristin W, Ciara, Doxi Jones, NiRé AllDai and Blake Lewis. In USA he’s had some big billboard success with top 10 placements for remixes of Scissor Sisters, Kristin W, Ellie Goulding, The Saturdays and Stereo Missile have just hit the top 50 and climbing.

Guy Scheiman played in Bristol on 26th January at The Vault, 23 West Street, for more top events check out www.vaultbristol.com

Scene:

Gay Village

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OMT / Lounge / Palace / Bristol Bear Bar / Retreat / Village Sauna / The Den / R7 Club Key

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Train Station Local & National Bus Stop Parking Its free street parking after 6pm till 7:30 am.

Local Office Licence The Gay Village is centrally located with in easy walking distance of the Train and Bus Stations and is next door to the multi million pound Cabot Circus Shopping Centre. The Village is in the Old Market Quarter part of town centred on West Street. The area has many hotels and serviced appartments in the area which are all within a few mintutes walk and are all various budgets. The target market for the Gay Village is Men and their admireses who are looking to play you will find all that in the Village. All based around the mascaline male market the area prides itself on being attitude free and friendly. The area is well connected and has many festival events throught the year for the men’s market. To find out more check out www.outbristol.co.uk.

1 Old Market Tavern (OMT)

www.omtbristol.co.uk The Old Market Tavern is a traditional pub in the centre of Bristol. We open at 11.30am every day and stay open all day long. Just come along! We’ll close at 11pm on school nights but stay open until 2am on Friday and Saturday. 29-30 Old Market Street, BS2 2 The Lounge

loungebristol.com The Lounge is a gay venue with a new, modern feel and décor to it. Opening Times : Mon 2pm - 11pm Tue - Wed 12pm - 11pm Thurs 2pm - 1am Fri & Sat 12pm -1am Sun 2pm - 9pm. 53 Old Market Street, Bristol BS2

3 The Palace www.facebook.com/thepalacebristol The Palace is recognised as the gateway to the Village, with an interior fit for a queen, come and join the camp fun. The Palace is an amazing venue with a hugely welcoming atmosphere. Opening Hours: Mon - Thurs 6pm - Midnight / Friday 6pm - 2 am / Saturday 6pm - 2 am / Sunday 3pm - Midnight. 1-3 West Street, Old Market Quarter, Bristol, BS2

4 The Bristol Bear Bar

www.bristolbearbar.co.uk Ran by Steve and his team. The Bristol Bear Bar is the UK’S only bespoke bar for Bears although everyone is welcome at this venue and it is wheelchair friendly. Mon- Thur 7-1130pm Fri & Sat 7-2am Sun 3-11pm 2-4 West Street, Old Market Quarter, Bristol BS2

5 The Retreat Opened in Dec 2008, the bar boasts cutting edge technology and style, with something on every night of the week, and some amazing drinks offers to boot. The Retreat is open 7 days a week. 16 West Street, Old Market Quarter, BS2 6 The Village Sauna www.villagesauna.com Bristols only Gay/Bi mens Sauna. Check website for details 19-21 West Street, Old Market Quarter, BS2 Tel: 0117 330 7719 7 The Den

www.thedenpub.com The Den is for all you men who are looking to play. Operating a 100% strict dress code management reserve the right to refuse entry.

Opening Hours: Open from Friday & Saturday 8pm to 4am Sunday 4pm to 2am. 46 Gloucester lane Old Market Quarter, BS2 0DP

8 Vaults

www.vaultbristol.com The Largest Men only superclub club (outside London) This Men only space has 2 arenas bars chill out spaces dark room and so much more so you can play. 23-25 West Street, Old Market Quarter, Bristol,BS2

Scene:

Gay Central The Pineapple / Bent / The Queenshilling / OMG

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The Gay Central is centrally located in the centre of Bristol’s theatre and entertainment district. The area has many hotels and serviced appartments which are all within a few mintutes walk and can fit any budget. The target market for the Gay Central is LGBT inclusive market and their admireses who are looking for a great fun and friendly night out. Bristol’s LGBT scene prides itself on its friendly out going atmosphere, being on of the UK’s leading cities for media and technology its not about what you look like or what you where but how you have fun. One huge difference in Gay Central to other cities is that we love to party together you will find all LGBT people mixing and having fun. To find out more check out www.outbristol.co.uk.

9 The Pineapple

www.facebook.com/Pineapplebristol A great place to spend any evening. Comfy surroundings, a quality range of drinks and regular events make The Pineapple one very special venue. Opening Times : Mon - Sun: 17:00- Midnight 37 St Georges Road, West End , Bristol, BS1

10 Bent

www.facebook.com/bentbarbristol Bent combines a stylish, relaxed, yet lively atmosphere. An extensive cocktail menu, competitive pricing. amazing sound system and light up dancefloor - It really is something special. Mon - Sat: 20:00-02:00 4 Frogmore Street, West End, Bristol, BS1

11 The Queen Shilling

www.QueenShilling.com Whether you are looking for a quiet mid-week catch up with friends, or the big party night with the best atmosphere, the management, bar staff, door staff and DJ’s are proud to work together to still be serving Bristol’s gay community 20 years on.

Opening Times: Mon 21:00 - 02:00 Tue- Thurs Closed Fri 9pm-3am Sat 9pm-4am Sun Closed 9 Frogmore Street, West End, BS1

12 OMG

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www.omgbristol.com OMG is the South West’s busiest and biggest gay venue. It’s state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, buzzing atmosphere and competitive pricing have made OMG the incredible, lively club it is today.Opening Times: Wed - Fri:22:00-04:00 Sat:22:00-05:00.

1 Frog Lane , West End, Bristol, BS1

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