After nearly 25 years, Jonathan Watkins, Ikon Director, has announced he is stepping down from the role in October 2022. Ikon is known for its strong exhibitions of UK and international artists, commissioning of major public artworks, and a public programme imbedded in the local community.
The ‘Everything to Everybody’ Project are delivering activities alongside partners including Stan’s Cafe, Birmingham Centre for Art Therapies, poet and hip hop artist Kurly, and stage combat specialists Sword Dance with Shakespeare inspired activities for all ages and abilities.
The intimate venue, located on Drury Lane, will seat up to 26 guests and is a new venture from local chef Rob Palmer who previously led Hampton Manor to its first Michelin star.
And love is in the air at the Royal Shakespeare Company with a new production of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing set in an Afro-futuristic world.
Headline acts at the 2022 festival included BBC One’s The Repair Shop star Jay Blades, music journalist Pete Paphides, local author Joanna Toye, and world-renowned evolutionary biologist and bestselling author, Richard Dawkins at this year’s City of Wolverhampton Literature Festival.
With Valentine’s Day falling at the start of the week this year, the Romancing at Coombe overnight package is available from Saturday February 12 to Monday February 14.
Coventry City of Culture Trust is delighted to announce that the UK’s first permanent immersive digital art gallery, The Reel Store, will open in Coventry on Friday 13th May2022, becoming a permanent new visitor attraction in the heart of the city.
Infrastructure engineers Crown Highways have received the top prize at this year’s Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield & Tamworth and Cannock Chase Chambers of Commerce annual awards.