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The Dilettante Society on George Africanus

"A former African slave turned wealthy and influential citizen, like so many other victims of colonial atrocities, the details of his early life remain frustratingly vague"

Interview: David Lilley talks Short Stack

We spoke to the man behind the regular short film screening event

Left Panther: April (End of Season Review)

"The weekend brought a sweet taste to the mouth and a fitting end to the season."

Future Session 107 - Jonny Olley

New music, live in session, from Nottingham for Nusic. The latest artist in the Nusic Future Session studio is

Turner Award-Winning Artist Simon Starling Exhibits at Nottingham Contemporary and Backlit

"My work can be quite demanding on a technical and financial level to stage, they've done a fantastic job in realising a very precise exhibition there"

Stichelton Cheese Has an Identity Crisis

The Notts dairy are proper vexed as their cheese crusade continues

Would You Survive A Zombie Apocalypse in Nottingham? Choose Your Own Adventure #3

The story that lets you decide what happens next

NCN Filmmaker Showcase at Rough Trade

The college student's latest films were screened at the record store

Nottingham SciBar: Flooding and Blue-Green Cities

The Vat and Fiddle hosts one of the brainiest monthly events in Notts. This time, it's strictly geographical

Music Video: Phoebe Katis feat. Sam Posener - Held Under Water

Get some of this in your lugholes and your eye crevices

Risograph Geeks Dizzy Ink Say Print Ain't Dead

"I'm really interested in pushing print methods forward, doing things that have never been done before. Only a few studios in the UK offered [Risograph], and it seemed kind of elitist, which annoyed me because it's so incredible"

What Notts: Weird Stories

From drug lords to petitions to get American Adventure reopened, Nottingham has got it all when it comes to strange quips

Short Film Review: The Captain

A delightful little tale about youth, death, misery and revenge

Future Session 106 - Billie

New music, live in session, from Nottingham for Nusic. The latest artist in the Nusic Future Session studio is

LeftLion Stereo: March

With Lawnmower Deth, Eyre Llew, Fonzse, Subway Circus, heurt, Billie, Crosa Rosa and We Show Up On Radar

Forced School Academisation Protest Rally at Nottingham Speakers' Corner

"Under current plans Nottingham will have the largest cut to schools funding outside of London with a 17% cut by 2020"

Emma Smith and Her Whistling Orchestra

"I was also thinking about work songs as a form for expressions of community and protest. Almost as soon as I began my research I found stories about miners whistling on buses"

Game On: The YouTube Show About Videogame Culture

The opinion-based TV show about video game culture has been going since last year. We spoke to co-creator David Wayman about its progress

Syson Gallery Gets a New Home... Again

With an exhibition from acclaimed Nottingham-based artists John Newling, they're ready to proudly show off their new gaff

Georges raise £10,000 for Wish upon a Star

A Fond Farewell to Framework's Record Store - The Music Exchange

The time has come to get the hankies out as the little record shop with a massive heart closes its door. It's been great

Stereophonics Competition

There's a pair of tickets up for grabs for the upcoming Stereophonics gig at Motorpoint Arena on Thursday 2 June

Lucifer Press' Tribute to Alan Sillitoe: More Raw Material

"[Alan] continually experimented and pushed himself and challenged his readers and he didn't give a damn whether that put a dint in his popularity or not"

The Steaks Are High At OAKS Bar and Restaurant

If you're after some decent scran this evening, we've got an idea

Small Plate Speed Date in Nottingham

"We want to make this a unique, fun night for daters. Each couple will have an intimate table and space to talk freely. They will be served a small plate of food and given six to seven minutes to eat and chat"