Every Brilliant Thing Originally created in response to the Covid pandemic in 2020, ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ is a Facebook page where Mental Health Service Users and others share their artistic endeavours. . .NEW BOOK AVAILABLE! . . . read more (Posted )
Comedy Workshops WHEN?: Fri, Nov 11, 2022 WHERE?: The Attenborough Arts Centre, Lancaster Road, Leicester, LE1 7HA. A series of free comedy workshops facilitated by our very own Rob Gee + his team of comics. . .The workshops will work towards preparation of ‘The Comedy Asylum’ show, to take place at The Attenborough Arts Centre as part of Leicester Comedy Festival 2022 . . . read more (Posted )
The Bogside Artists WHEN?: Tue, Sep 20, 2022 WHERE?: WESTCOTES HEALTH CENTRE, LEICESTER LE3 0LP. Members of the ArtsCafe + ArtSpace mental health groups, based at The Bradgate Mental Health Unit and Attenborough Arts Centre, worked with participatory artist Jo Sheppard to produce this collection of artworks inspired by the work of the Derry based Bogside Artists. . . . read more (Posted Tue, Sep 20, 2022)
Sponsor Steve to cycle 950 miles! WHEN?: Mon, Sep 5, 2022 WHERE?: UK In September Steve will be cycling approximately 950 miles from John O Groats to Land’s End on his bicycle. Show your support for him and BrightSparks Arts by sponsoring him now! . . . read more (Posted )
All Together - Open Art Exhibition WHEN?: Wed, Sep 14, 2022 at 2pm WHERE?: The Attenborough Arts Centre, LE1 7HA Open for one month, The twenty-first annual open exhibition of artworks by mental health service users of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. . . . read more (Posted Wed, Aug 24, 2022)
Stand-up, Songs and Sketches! WHEN?: Wed, Aug 31, 2022 WHERE?: LCB Depot, 31 Rutland Street, LE1 1RE Stand-up, songs, sketches and more. Open mic: bring your own poems songs jokes and stories :-) . . . read more (Posted )
Smoothie Soundbites WHEN?: Tuesday 19th July 2022 12.15 – 1.30pm WHERE?: The Attenborough Arts Centre, LE1 7HA An hour of musical entertainment from the Smoothie Sound System + friends. Eat your lunch and enjoy the music. . . . read more (Posted )
Submissions invited: "All Together" WHEN?: Wed, Sep 14, 2022 - @2pm WHERE?: The Attenborough Arts Centre, LE1 7HA The twenty-first annual exhibition of artworks by mental health service users of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. .First come, first served, one piece per person, size limited, beginners + group pieces especially welcomed . . . . read more (Posted )
BrightSparks at Riverside 2022! WHEN?: Sat, Jun 4 & Sunday 5 June 2022 WHERE?: Leicewter Castle Gardens - Maypole area Come down on Saturday and Sunday for music, creativity, comedy, poetry and much more. Hope to see you there :-) . . . read more (Posted )
Smoothie Soundbites WHEN?: Tue, May 3, 2022 at 12.15pm Featuring the Smoothie Crew + a plethora of other open mic performers. . . . read more (Posted )
SMOOTHIE IS BACK!!! WHEN?: Mon, Feb 28, 2022 THE SMOOTHIE SOUND SYSTEM IS BACK... .FREE MUSIC WORKSHOPS, WITH LUKE BROUGHTON, TO IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL WELLBEING. INVOLVING RAPPING, SINGING, TOASTING AND DJ’ING. WITH SOME SOUND, LIGHT, VISUALS, AND RECORDING THROWN IN. . . . . read more (Posted )