October 2008

We had a picnic in this beautiful delapidated barn on Saturday afternoon in the sun, on an RAF runway strip. Good times.

I had a rather awful morning which had me sitting on the phone for hours to various people, as well as whining to my mother and sitting around in the bank waiting anxiously. So when I remembered that there was lots happening this weekend in Brighton, it perked me up to know that Evs would be joining me. To celebrate the clocks going back there are some interesting events going on throughout the night, so if you’re in Brighton check it out: White Night. These are right up my street:

• Do Something Different in Libraries
  Join us for free films about love, starting with the wonderful ‘Amelie’ (C15) at 7.30pm, then on through the night; we’ll even throw in free popcorn! In the main library we will be showcasing local bands, loud, raucous, talented and in your library.
• Home Sweet Home
  Home Sweet Home Estates proudly present its newest development, inviting you to descend into The Basement and become a resident of Brighton’s smallest suburb, a cardboard community of neat streets and magnolia houses just waiting for you to turn them into homes. On arrival, residents select a flat packed property and plot with which they are free to do as they please. The development boasts a number of services to help settle you in, a notice board, a postal service and even a local radio station. Meet your neighbours, explore the city, and get to know the world around you. Whilst building your dream home you will be entertained by guest DJs and can also enjoy delicious tapas or a cheeky cocktail or two!
• Experimental Night-time Fixations
  Phoenix will offer an array of experimental art, including performances, music and installation from Beatabet Collective, The Institute of Unnecessary Research, The Spirit of Gravity, other special guests and anything else that fixates them!
• The Royal Pavilion
  Enjoy the glamour of the Regency era as Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra and the New Sussex Singers perform in concert in the beautiful Music Room. With the state rooms lit in their full glory and the sounds of the harp playing, the late night atmosphere will be magical. Plus, your chance to get a sneak preview of the project that will represent Brighton & Hove at Liverpool’s Portrait of a Nation event in December. The showcase combines free-running, street-dance and film created by young people in collaboration with Urban Playground, Streetfunk and Junk TV.
• Special Boom Boom Saloon at The Latest Music Bar
  The new downstairs late night liquor lounge with your hosts, DJ Lorngerie and DJ Breadbelly spinning the hippest tunes from the worlds of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Rhythm ‘n’ Blues, Country Funk, Soul, Swing and way beyond! Plus a special Boom Boom jazz lounge upstairs in the Music Cafe with a few surprises.

The selling point for most of these things is that not only are most of them free, but they’re on ’til 7am. Which is great for me, considering what a night owl I am. Yippy! Unfortunately the sewer tour was sold out! Now the only problem is that it’s Tuesday and these interesting and fun things aren’t happening until Saturday. D’oh!

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