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Echoes - China & Hong Kong

The Portico Library

1399 följare

Echoes invites audiences to engage with the Portico Library's collection & the communities who are reclaiming the colonial narrative written & illustrated in the Library's books. It navigates Britain’s complex colonial relations with China & Hong Kong.

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ECHO at the Portico Library
Thu, Sep 4, 5:30 PM
Gratis

A Dynamic Collection in Motion-Premiere Screening
Thu, Jun 26, 6:00 PM
Gratis
Folk Life Drawing: China and Hong Kong
Wed, Apr 30, 6:30 PM
Från $0.00
Folk Life Drawing: China and Hong Kong
Wed, Mar 26, 6:30 PM
Från $0.00
Lion Dance
Thu, Feb 6, 5:00 PM
Från $0.00
Echoes: China & Hong Kong. Voicing the collection
Fri, Jan 24, 6:00 PM
Gratis
Chinese Calligraphy with Mr Zhe An Woon
Wed, Jan 22, 2:00 PM
Gratis
Lion Dance for Lunar New Year
Wed, Feb 21, 4:00 PM
Gratis

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The Portico Library

Arrangör av Echoes - China & Hong Kong

Still in its original 1806 building, the Portico Library celebrates both the historic and the contemporary culture of Manchester, welcoming the public, researchers and members to its unique 19th-century book collection and 21st-century events and exhibitions.

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Samlingsbild för 'Polite Society?' Mini Festival

'Polite Society?' Mini Festival

Inga uppkommande evenemang

A mini festival exploring politeness, mental health and customs through discussion and art as part of the 'Sit Down and Get Out . the Trouble with polite society exhibition', 9-12 March 2022.

Samlingsbild för Dining In: Eating, Cooking and Food in Manchester

Dining In: Eating, Cooking and Food in Manchester

Inga uppkommande evenemang

Dining In: Exploring Manchester’s histories through our stomachs is an exhibition about the history of dining and food in the Northwest of England, how that’s changed over time, and the future of food and dining through interactive events.

Samlingsbild för In the Margins Events

In the Margins Events

Inga uppkommande evenemang

For In the Margins, a group of artists, writers, students, and Manchester residents have come together to challenge the traditionally ‘male, stale, and pale’ reputation of historic libraries by asking: Whose voice is loud enough to be heard?

Samlingsbild för Infamous: Opium, Silk, Tea & the Mission

Infamous: Opium, Silk, Tea & the Mission

1 kommande evenemang

From descriptions of botany, the stealing of plant samples and trade secrets in silk manufacture to descriptions of China and people in East Asia, Infamous explores a key and difficult period in the relationship between the two nations.

Samlingsbild för New books for older children, teens & young adults

New books for older children, teens & young adults

1 kommande evenemang

Free events with writers and groups to highlight new writing for older children and young Adults. Part of our Portico Sadie Massey Award Programme.

Samlingsbild för Reuniting the Portico Library

Reuniting the Portico Library

1 kommande evenemang

The Portico was opened as a library and newsroom in 1806. It was split into two in the 1920s. The ambitious project to reunite the building for the people of Manchester and beyond is supported by experimental events on the building & collections.

Samlingsbild för Rewriting the North

Rewriting the North

Inga uppkommande evenemang

The Portico Library is pleased to announce the re-launch of Rewriting the North, a programme of events celebrating writers and writing connected with the North of England.

Samlingsbild för The Portico Kitchen

The Portico Kitchen

1 kommande evenemang

Introducing the Portico Kitchen, a centre for food writing, history and culture in one of Manchester’s oldest lunch spots. Keep your eyes open for our exciting programme of food-based events including talks, workshops and ever popular Portico Feasts.

Samlingsbild för Tracing the art of a Stolen Generation: Carrolup

Tracing the art of a Stolen Generation: Carrolup

Inga uppkommande evenemang

A selection of the treasured collection created by Aboriginal children interned at the remote Western Australian settlement of Carrolup in the 1940s will be showcased at The Portico Library in Manchester until September 26.

Fler samlingar från arrangören

Samlingsbild för 'Polite Society?' Mini Festival

'Polite Society?' Mini Festival

Inga uppkommande evenemang

A mini festival exploring politeness, mental health and customs through discussion and art as part of the 'Sit Down and Get Out . the Trouble with polite society exhibition', 9-12 March 2022.

Samlingsbild för Dining In: Eating, Cooking and Food in Manchester

Dining In: Eating, Cooking and Food in Manchester

Inga uppkommande evenemang

Dining In: Exploring Manchester’s histories through our stomachs is an exhibition about the history of dining and food in the Northwest of England, how that’s changed over time, and the future of food and dining through interactive events.

Samlingsbild för In the Margins Events

In the Margins Events

Inga uppkommande evenemang

For In the Margins, a group of artists, writers, students, and Manchester residents have come together to challenge the traditionally ‘male, stale, and pale’ reputation of historic libraries by asking: Whose voice is loud enough to be heard?

Samlingsbild för Infamous: Opium, Silk, Tea & the Mission

Infamous: Opium, Silk, Tea & the Mission

1 kommande evenemang

From descriptions of botany, the stealing of plant samples and trade secrets in silk manufacture to descriptions of China and people in East Asia, Infamous explores a key and difficult period in the relationship between the two nations.

Samlingsbild för New books for older children, teens & young adults

New books for older children, teens & young adults

1 kommande evenemang

Free events with writers and groups to highlight new writing for older children and young Adults. Part of our Portico Sadie Massey Award Programme.

Samlingsbild för Reuniting the Portico Library

Reuniting the Portico Library

1 kommande evenemang

The Portico was opened as a library and newsroom in 1806. It was split into two in the 1920s. The ambitious project to reunite the building for the people of Manchester and beyond is supported by experimental events on the building & collections.

Samlingsbild för Rewriting the North

Rewriting the North

Inga uppkommande evenemang

The Portico Library is pleased to announce the re-launch of Rewriting the North, a programme of events celebrating writers and writing connected with the North of England.

Samlingsbild för The Portico Kitchen

The Portico Kitchen

1 kommande evenemang

Introducing the Portico Kitchen, a centre for food writing, history and culture in one of Manchester’s oldest lunch spots. Keep your eyes open for our exciting programme of food-based events including talks, workshops and ever popular Portico Feasts.

Samlingsbild för Tracing the art of a Stolen Generation: Carrolup

Tracing the art of a Stolen Generation: Carrolup

Inga uppkommande evenemang

A selection of the treasured collection created by Aboriginal children interned at the remote Western Australian settlement of Carrolup in the 1940s will be showcased at The Portico Library in Manchester until September 26.

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tor, aug 21, 18:30

The Portico Library • Manchester

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tis, okt 14, 19:30

Worksop Library • Worksop

Jazz Steps Live at the Libraries: Stuart McCallum- Beeston Library

mån, okt 13, 19:30

Beeston Library • Beeston

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tis, nov 11, 19:30

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Jazz Steps Live at the Libraries: Zoe Gilby Quartet- Beeston Library

mån, nov 10, 19:30

Beeston Library • Beeston

Jazz Steps Live at the Libraries: Wendy Kirkland Trio + Guest - West Bridgford Library

ons, sep 17, 19:30

West Bridgford Library • Nottingham

UnHeard: classical contemporary music at the Library

tor, sep 11, 18:00

The Portico Library • Manchester

Jazz Steps Live at the Libraries: Belper Jazz Co. & Dennis Rollins MBE - Beeston Library

mån, dec 8, 19:30

Beeston Library • Beeston

Blessin Adams - Beeston Library

mån, sep 1, 19:00

Beeston Library • Beeston

Atherstone Library Reading Group @ Atherstone Library

ons, aug 13, 14:00 + 17 evenemang till

Fler datum är tillgängliga

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