In the midst of all the splendid works springing up all around the Croft, occasionally strange, less positive things happen. saturday night, the beautiful Voyder/3-Dom lady’s face on Stokes Croft was trashed by person or persons unknown.
We didn’t know Pete for long.. He was a bright, charming man. The drink did for him.
The funeral took place last Monday, and was well-attended.
Jesters Comedy Club will be reborn as Metropolis, with more of a slant towards music and cabaret. This is tremendous news for Stokes Croft, with the splendid former cinema becoming a more active part of the Stokes Croft music scene.
Coexist has been quietly filling its 55, 000 sq. ft. building with artists, and people with a similar vision. “Hamilton House at the heart of Stokes Croft in Bristol is home to Coexist, where art, music, enterprise and innovation cluster as a community rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow.”
From the day Canteen opened its doors, the terrace has been full, with people taking in the sun during the day, and revelling in the long summer evenings.
Almost a month ago, we removed the chess table from Turbo Island, at the request of the Police and the Artists in Jamaica Street Studios.
A couple of weeks ago, a pile of dog turd appeared 0n the pavement outside PRSC HQ. Fortunately, so we thought, a Sita street cleaner hove over the horizon… “Could you sort that out for us, please?
ALANA JONES – Stunning contemporary circus from one of Europe’s few female tight wire artists.
RYAN STYLES – A very top performer of the exiting new wave of drag artists.
The PRSC Summer Dutch Auction opened on 24th July, and runs all summer. The work changes continually, showcasing local talent and offering the opportunity to own very, very affordable Art… No need to buy mass produced stuff from Habitat or IKEA… The goods are right here, and all sales will be split between PRSC and the artist…
If you know anybody who fritters their money away up at the top end of the town, drag them here…
If you have a mailing list, pass on the info… If you have contacts in the press let them know… Local industry and all that… Cultural phenomenon..
Young Bean goes out every month with his Mum and the rest of Love Bristol (A local faith-based organisation) and helps to keep the Croft’s lovely (But sadly not recycling) yellow bins in tip-top shape..
This splendid piece sprung up last Wednesday night… And that it has passed almost unnoticed is arguably its strength.. Nestling between Slix Hamburgers and the Hairdressers, this abandoned shopfront is brought back to life… its Sweeney Todd theme is pertinent and site specific, positive for the area, and well executed…
The shopfront was scrubbed clean, painted…
The piece was prepared on ply, designed to fit in the window spaces…
The new shop, “Mrs.
