http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/ Find out what's on in Birmingham and the Midlands with our Birmingham guide. Live music, rock and pop gigs, theatre, nightclubs, days out and more. en-gb Birmingham Mail no Find out what's on in Birmingham and the Midlands with our Birmingham guide. Live music, rock and pop gigs, theatre, nightclubs, days out and more. whats on in Birmingham, whats on in the Midlands, Birmingham guide, live music in Birmingham, music in Birmingham, bands in birmingham, gigs in Birmingham, theatre in Birmingham, nightclubs in Birmingham, days out in Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-days-out/2009/11/20/a-walk-in-the-park-smethwick-hall-park-97319-25215744/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:46:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-days-out/2009/11/20/a-walk-in-the-park-smethwick-hall-park-97319-25215744/ VANESSA Kelly made national headlines last week – when she was fined £75 for taking her 17-month-old son Harry to this park ready to ‘feed the ducks’. Days Out http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-days-out/2009/11/20/swings-in-sight-are-a-sheer-delight-97319-25215731/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:41:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-days-out/2009/11/20/swings-in-sight-are-a-sheer-delight-97319-25215731/ THIS week’s walk is a foray into Balsall Heath. Starting from The Women’s Academy I explored a small local park and nosed around people’s front gardens, many of which, despite their limited sizes, were delightful examples of local residents’ creativity and pride. As regular readers may remember, I am rather partial to swings. I always want a little ‘go’, which I did on this occasion. Nothing wrong with that, just don’t tell the boss! Days Out http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-days-out/2009/11/20/left-in-the-dark-with-the-christmas-lights-on-97319-25215685/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:29:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-days-out/2009/11/20/left-in-the-dark-with-the-christmas-lights-on-97319-25215685/ WHEN our Christmas lights switch on made the national TV news last Saturday, you knew it wasn’t to congratulate Birmingham City Council for doing such a fine job. Days Out http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-clubs/2009/11/20/magikstar-put-call-out-for-new-talent-97319-25215670/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:24:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-clubs/2009/11/20/magikstar-put-call-out-for-new-talent-97319-25215670/ A GROUP of people behind some of the biggest club nights in Birmingham are on the lookout for new talent to help them create their own music. Birmingham Clubs http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/classical-folk-jazz/2009/11/20/all-this-success-is-thanks-to-parky-97319-25215567/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:03:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/classical-folk-jazz/2009/11/20/all-this-success-is-thanks-to-parky-97319-25215567/ He’s the UK’s biggest jazz artist and he’s just released his fifth album, The Pursuit. But if it wasn’t for an appearance on Parkinson, life could be very different for Jamie Cullum. Classical - Folk - Jazz http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/11/20/showing-deeper-side-of-scrooge-97319-25215560/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:58:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/11/20/showing-deeper-side-of-scrooge-97319-25215560/ SCROOGE may be the quintessential Christmas killjoy but actor Peter Polycarpou is aiming to bring out a sensitive side to the Bah Humbug! character. Theatre in Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/fyfe-s-out-for-a-fine-solo-effort-97319-25215281/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:39:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/fyfe-s-out-for-a-fine-solo-effort-97319-25215281/ After a year largely out of the public eye, Brummie singer-songwriter Fyfe Dangerfield’s multi-faceted career is poised to burst out in various directions. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/enemy-take-centre-stage-97319-25215271/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:31:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/enemy-take-centre-stage-97319-25215271/ IT has been quite a year for Coventry trio The Enemy. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/local-heroes-signify-are-aiming-high-97319-25215270/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:29:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/local-heroes-signify-are-aiming-high-97319-25215270/ This week's Local Heroes. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/deborah-now-calls-the-tune-97319-25215214/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:23:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/deborah-now-calls-the-tune-97319-25215214/ THERE have been many casualties of the credit crunch but singer/songwriter Deborah Hodgson is determined not to be one of them. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/mexican-sound-comes-to-brum-97319-25215195/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:17:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/mexican-sound-comes-to-brum-97319-25215195/ MEXICAN acoustic rockers Rodrigo y Gabriela return to Birmingham on Tuesday in support of their recently-released album 11:11 which features the duo’s musical tribute to Jimi Hendrix, Buster Voodoo. Andy Coleman spoke to Rodrigo Sanchez during rehearsals. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/classical-folk-jazz/2009/11/20/patsy-s-made-for-the-blues-97319-25215153/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:15:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/classical-folk-jazz/2009/11/20/patsy-s-made-for-the-blues-97319-25215153/ OLD, new and blue is the theme for this week’s packed jazz programme which kicks off this evening with a welcome performance by Patsy Fuller and her band at Symphony Hall Foyer. Classical - Folk - Jazz http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/light-shines-on-yusuf-s-dream-97319-25215069/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:12:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/light-shines-on-yusuf-s-dream-97319-25215069/ A LONG-HELD ambition by The Artist Formerly Known As Cat Stevens to write a stage musical has been realised – and Birmingham fans will be among the first to see a preview. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/second-album-is-therapeutic-97319-25214961/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:07:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/second-album-is-therapeutic-97319-25214961/ AMERICAN sensation Ingrid Michaelson looks set to repeat her Stateside success in the UK thanks to a new album and a tour that plays Birmingham O2 Academy on Sunday. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/11/20/oh-yes-niki-is-in-panto-97319-25214889/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:01:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/theatre-in-birmingham/2009/11/20/oh-yes-niki-is-in-panto-97319-25214889/ X FACTOR star Niki Evans is learning to fly for her first panto. Theatre in Birmingham http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/dvd-reviews/2009/11/20/ice-age-3-dawn-of-the-dinosaurs-u-97319-25214885/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:59:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/dvd-reviews/2009/11/20/ice-age-3-dawn-of-the-dinosaurs-u-97319-25214885/ WINTER is coming, so prepare for the big chill! Deigo, Manny, Ellie, Sid, Scratt and friends are back in the second sequel. DVD Reviews http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/dvd-reviews/2009/11/20/terminator-salvation-12-97319-25214883/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:58:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/dvd-reviews/2009/11/20/terminator-salvation-12-97319-25214883/ ORDINARILY, Christian Bale could have got away with starring in an action adventure as mundane as T4. DVD Reviews http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/film-reviews/2009/11/20/the-informant-15-97319-25214876/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:55:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/film-reviews/2009/11/20/the-informant-15-97319-25214876/ DIRECTOR Steven Soderbergh is an acquired taste at the best of times – but now he wants you to swallow an ambitious but rather dry account of corruption inside America’s all-powerful corn industry. Film Reviews http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/film-reviews/2009/11/20/a-serious-man-15-97319-25214766/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:48:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/film-reviews/2009/11/20/a-serious-man-15-97319-25214766/ THE trailer is great... but this film will either grab you or it won’t. Film Reviews http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/film-reviews/2009/11/20/ajab-prem-ki-ghazab-kahani-12a-97319-25214681/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:45:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/film-reviews/2009/11/20/ajab-prem-ki-ghazab-kahani-12a-97319-25214681/ Director: Rajkumar Santoshi Film Reviews http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/cultural-events/events/2009/11/20/birmingham-s-pantomime-horse-grand-national-under-starter-s-orders-97319-25216649/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:56:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/cultural-events/events/2009/11/20/birmingham-s-pantomime-horse-grand-national-under-starter-s-orders-97319-25216649/ Birmingham’s wackiest Christmas event, the annual Thomas Vale Pantomime Horse Grand National, will be taking place on Sunday in Centenary Square between 1pm-3pm. Community and culture events http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/film-reviews/2009/11/20/robert-pattinson-on-new-film-the-twilight-saga-new-moon-97319-25212950/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:09:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/film-reviews/2009/11/20/robert-pattinson-on-new-film-the-twilight-saga-new-moon-97319-25212950/ “There’s a high nipple count in this movie,” laughs Robert Pattinson. Film Reviews http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/film-reviews/2009/11/20/film-review-the-twilight-saga-new-moon-97319-25212877/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:49:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/film-reviews/2009/11/20/film-review-the-twilight-saga-new-moon-97319-25212877/ A YEAR after Twilight launched Hollywood’s lucrative journey through Stephenie Meyer’s bestselling books, along comes the eagerly-anticipated sequel. Film Reviews http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/the-enemy-to-cap-a-busy-2009-with-headline-show-at-birmingham-o2-97319-25209982/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/rock-and-pop/2009/11/20/the-enemy-to-cap-a-busy-2009-with-headline-show-at-birmingham-o2-97319-25209982/ IT has been quite a year for Coventry trio The Enemy. Rock & Pop http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-gig-reviews/2009/11/18/tribute-member-benoit-david-able-successor-to-high-pitched-anderson-with-iconic-yes-97319-25190454/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/what-is-on-in-birmingham/birmingham-gig-reviews/2009/11/18/tribute-member-benoit-david-able-successor-to-high-pitched-anderson-with-iconic-yes-97319-25190454/ WHEN a band loses its lead singer on the eve of a 40th anniversary tour, there’s only one thing to do – reach for a tribute act. Gig Reviews