10 Days of Art, Music & Activites
From 16th until 25th July, Diverse MK have taken over a venue and organised a whole host of daily workshops, art exhibitions, musical evenings, plays and other activities to tie in with the MK International Festival. They will be based in the old Rodizios Unit at the top of the Theatre District (between TGI Friday's and Ortega).
There will also be some family favourite fun fair rides on the Theatre District grass including the dodgems open daily from 2pm until 10pm.
The line up so far with Diverse MK :
Various workshops throgh the days include: Indian embroidery, African drumming, backdrops and mural designs and flamenco dancing . If you are keen to have a go, and many are free, e-mail: info@diversemk.co.uk
Friday 16th @ 8pm - Launch Party with Jamez Bowyer & Matt Splat (trance ambient dub & electro beats with visuals & dance)
Sat 17th : 12 until 8pm - the best of the MK music scene including Sat night headliners Sweet Falicity Arkwright featuring the fabulous Nicky Prince .
Sunday 18th is Jazz Sunday . A delightful mix of both traditional and contemporary jazz including performances from the Cathy Cook Quintet, Cosmic Marmalade and the finest MK jazz musicians plus open jam sessions.
Tue 20th : Tour of Duty a play by Local playwright Yaw Asiyama
Wed 21st : Scribal Gathering one of Milton Keynes finest poetry collectives .
Throughout the 10 days art will be displayed including local artist Simon Jackson who is displaying his 'exploration through colour' landscapes in oil, acrylic and watercolour.
Diverse MK open art space opens Friday 16th July and will run until Sunday25th July.
For more information contact: Info@diversemk.co.uk or join us on face book. Diverse MK
