15th September 2011
Two new exhibitions, JD Twitch and more!
Hello.
A very quick intro to say we have some great music and art events coming up in the next four weeks. We have two new exhibitions launching in the main bar and in the kestrel suite and we also have a whisky tasting event from Auchentoshan.
Most of our special events are free and involve some form of complimentary drinks to entice you in, of course all are subject to capacity and are run on a first come, first served basis, please read on for more details.
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TONIGHT – 6pm
Free For Arts Festival PR LAUNCH
Come along and meet all the budding artists, performers and businesses involved in helping Free For Arts Festival build upon last years success. 2011′s PR Launch will be an exciting time for everyone to get together and even bid on some original artwork as they allow guests to purchase some fine art given to them by their supporters and the talented artists participating in the upcoming festival.
You can even enter the FFAF raffle to be in with the chance of winning an exclusive Lomography camera and more, kindly donated by Fred Aldous. The auction will start at 7pm, so be there or be square!
Visit http://artauction2011.blogspot.com/ to preview some of the artwork that will be available!
Space is tight, so to guarantee your spot at the party with your complimentary glass of wine on arrival, please get yourself on their limited guestlist. Email press@freeforartsfestival.co.uk quoting ‘PR Launch’ to avoid disappointment!
Thursday 29th September – 6pm
‘Lost In Youth’ by Kristian Jones
Kristian Jones is a freelance illustrator / artist living in the centre of the UK just outside of sunny Birmingham, producing work for magazines and clothing ranges, along with working for various bands and clubnights on the Birmingham music scene crafting posters and artwork of an alternative nature.
His style preys on the innocence of childhood imagination, surreal worlds and fictional creatures.
Common hosts Kristian’s first ever solo show titled ‘Lost In Youth’ a combination of fine art works and street art paste ups, exploring childhood fears and emotions addled by a world of fast food and materialism.
Kris will have limited prints, totes and t-shirts for sale throughout the exhibition. For further updates on the show and further works please head over to: www.kristian-jones.co.uk
Exhibition launch Thursday 29th September 2011 / 6pm until 9pm
Free drinks supplied by Finlandia AND limited edition postcard for the first 100 people through the door.
Thursday 6th October – 6pm
Adam Mead – Kestrel Suite photography exhibition
We are very saddened to be taking down Paul Hemmingfield’s work, if you haven’t purchased one of his excellent screen-prints, then now is your last chance, as you have three weeks left. You can view his amazing work here, prints are available to purchase from the bar. As always at Common when one door closes another opens.
Next month we will be launching new photography from Adam Mead, whom we ‘spotted’ at 2010′s MMU Photography exhibition. His portrait work stood out a mile, we are very happy to have him on board displaying his lovely work in the Kestrel Suite. He and his camera have been gate crashing weird and wonderful British conventions, spending (probably too much) time staring at people’s faces and collaborating with other Manchester artists. He has exhibited in London and the Northwest.
This work encompasses bee keepers, clocks and some of the best portrait work we have witnessed. All the work will be for sale, so come and grab your self a piece of Adam Mead
Sunday 9th October – 4pm
Auchentoshan & Tramp presents
A Sunday afternoon of wonderful whisky and amazing music, courtesy of DJ sets from JD Twitch (Optimo), Luke Unabomber (Electric Chair), Will (Tramp!) and Stop Making Sense.
Optimo, the now legendary Sunday night party at the Sub Club in Glasgow, is one of the most successful long-running leftfield nights in the world. Hosted by veteran Glasgow DJs, JD Twitch and JG Wilkes, Optimo has its own way of doing things: the night doesn’t book DJs, it books live acts, a policy which has seen the likes of Richie Hawtin, Lee Scratch Perry, LCD Soundsystem, Hot Chip and even Grace Jones squeeze through it’s doors. Nowadays Twitch and Wilkes are a bit of a roadshow too, taking Optimo to Japan, New York and Europe as well as across the UK to spread the Glasgow love around.
If that isn’t enough there will be a unique whisky tasting event starting at 4pm in the Kestrel Suite, this is free entry, so arrive early!
THIS week at Common
Thursday 15th // Stop Making Sense
9pm until 2am – free
Friday 16th // Freitags with Benjamin Yourself
9pm until 2am – free before 10pm / £2 after
Saturday 17th // Friends In Common presents Full Beam with Matt Ward
9pm until 2am – free before 10pm / £2 after
Sunday 18th // Haxan with very special guests
4pm until late
NEXT week at Common
Wednesday 21st // Common Knowledge
7.30pm until 10.30pm – free
Thursday 22nd // Stop Making Sense
9pm until 2am – free
Friday 23rd // Freitags with ESqueezy
9pm until 2am – free before 10pm / £2 after
Saturday 24th // Friends In Common Neil Atkins
9pm until 2am – free before 10pm / £2 after
Remember to use your ‘shiny orange members card’ to get 10% off food and drink all day every day (t&c apply) – lost your card? drop us an email with your name and address – thanks