What's happening
Next Up: Liverpool Art Now
From Friday, 12 December 2008 to Sunday, 15 February 2009 | 10:00am - 6:00pm
As Liverpool's year as European Capital of Culture comes draws to a close, the Bluecoat shows off the depth of creative talent within the city with a group exhibition showcasing over 35 artists currently living and working in Liverpool. ...
Liverpool Light Night at the Bluecoat
Saturday, 10 January 2009 | 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Join us for a celebrationary evening of art, live music, film, food and drink, as Liverpool hands over the European Capital of Culture crown to Linz in Austria and Vilnius in Lithuania. ...
Imagination or Intuition? Which is most human/artful? - Philosophy in Pubs discussion
Tuesday, 13 January 2009 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Make fresh thinking your New Year’s Resolution – join in Philosophy in Pubs’ (PiPs) regular session at the Bluecoat. PiPs brings philosophy to pubs and other casual venues across the region – anyone with a curious mind is inv...
Studio Life
Wednesday, 14 January 2009 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Representatives from artists' studio groups discuss how they support artistic practice in the city. ...
Music For Sleeping
Sunday, 18 January 2009 | 8:00pm - 10:30pm
Roll up, lie down and doze off: Liverpool-based composer/electronica artist Amos (aka Tom Rea Smith) presents an immersive multi-sensory concert designed to send you off to sleep. ...
Art Market
Wednesday, 21 January 2009 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Representatives of commercial galleries assess the market for art in the city and offer valuable insight for artists and collectors. ...
Poetry Café
Thursday, 22 January 2009 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Liverpool Poetry Cafe, a major success of Liverpool's Capital of Culture year, launches in the Hub at the Bluecoat on 22 January, following which Poetry Cafe readings and events will take place on the fourth Thursday of each month. ...
Poetry School - Jean Sprackland workshop
Saturday, 24 January 2009 | 10:30am - 4:30pm
Poems may be accurate and deeply felt, but unless there is an element of surprise, they won’t lift off the page and live. Through exercises and experiments, you’ll catch yourselves by surprise and reveal truths you didn’t know you ...
Philosophy in Pubs discussion
Tuesday, 27 January 2009 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Make fresh thinking your New Year’s Resolution – join in Philosophy in Pubs’ (PiPs) regular session at the Bluecoat. PiPs brings philosophy to pubs and other casual venues across the region – anyone with a curious mind is inv...
Artists take the lead
Wednesday, 28 January 2009 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Artists involved in setting up international dialogue, artists' exchanges and initiatives beyond the gallery discuss their different approaches. ...
Next Up: New Writers' Showcase
Thursday, 29 January 2009 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm
As part of the Bluecoat’s Next Up season, creative writing students in poetry and prose from a selection of the region’s third level institutions will read from their work. Come along to hear the next generation of literary talent. &nbs...
John Smith Mini-Meltdown featuring Wrangler and Luke Wright
Saturday, 31 January 2009 | 7:30pm - 10:30pm
When John Smith played a sell out show at the Bluecoat back in May, the atmosphere he conjured was almost as stunning as the musicianship. This time John's picked the bill and is hosting the night. ...
