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We Hear About the New Art Collective Taking Over Broadway Gallery - OTOKA

Over the past few months, the small gallery space at Broadway Cinema has been presenting a series of art exhibitions under the new art project OTOKA. We talked to its Artistic Director Candice Jacobs about her ideas and plans for the future… 

Out of Time: Nottingham's Cinematic History

We might be miles away from Pinewood Studios and the red carpet shenanigans of Leicester Square, but Nottingham has a rich cinematic history of its own. Often shining a light on sections of society that big-budget titles ignore, we take a look at how our city has changed cinema over the past century and a bit…

Our Favourite Films of All Time

Local Restaurant Little Brickhouse in Need of Our Help

Following some difficult financial news threatening beloved restaurant Little Brickhouse, co-owner Katharina sits down to talk to us about an upcoming fundraising festival on 18 March, which is expected to be “full of beautiful food, music & togetherness”...

Championing the Bisexual Community, Vaneet Mehta's New Book is Out Now

Thanks to the ‘double closet’, bisexual people are much less likely to come out than gay and lesbian people in the LGBTQIA+ community. They’re also at a higher risk of anxiety and depression in comparison to the larger population. That’s why bisexual activist Vaneet Mehta decided it was important to write his brand new book Bisexual Men Exist, the piece of nonfiction that aims to bring solidarity to the multisexual community. We catch up with him about the new book, alongside bisexual representation on screen…

In Photos: Outposts, Content Provider and Peach Head at Percy Picklebackers

UoN's PunkSoc sorted us out with a trip to see the next generation of top talent...

5 Events You Should Check Out at This Year's Festival of Science and Curiosity

Swing Dash Take Over Everyday People for First Ever Party

For Issue #157, we will be visiting Swing Dash studios, based in Sneinton, to discuss their upcoming 24-hour livestream in aid of International Women’s Day. In the meantime, check out this exciting event they’ve got coming up before then…

Selectors: DJ Fever

In the second installment of this new video interview series, Nick Strang (Spore Print Productions and Plates) speaks to Nottingham-based DJs. Up this time it's DJ Fever...

Out of Time: Florence Paton, Nottinghamshire's First Female MP

Overcoming several disappointing results at the polls to become Nottinghamshire’s first female MP, Florence Paton was empowerment personified - using her platform to stand up for women, the working classes and children with learning disabilities. We take a look at her inspirational life…

Art Project OTOKA Launches Exciting New Exhibition and Workshop at Broadway Gallery

Storing any old paper waste? You could play your part... 

Overheard in Notts

From Henry cards to heart attacks, here's what you lot have been chattin' recently... 

In Photos: The Black Charade and Fell Out Boy at Rock City Beta

It was tribute central downstairs in Rock City - with My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy tunes taking over the venue...

Concert Review: The Hallé 80s Big Night Out at the Royal Concert Hall

Run by Muslim Hands, The Open Kitchen are Providing Hot Meals for Those in Need

Set up by Muslim Hands just over a year ago, The Open Kitchen on Mansfield Road has become a vital source of hot, healthy food for local people in need. We catch up with manager Imran Khan, who lifts the lid on just how important the Kitchen has become in that time…

Creating Mythical Hybrid Creatures, Sophie Ryder's Exhibition Challenges Our Perspective On the Animal World

Mythical hybrid rabbits, hogs, dogs and humanoid figures are now presented in drawings, prints and sculptural forms in this new exhibition by British artist Sophie Ryder at Djanogly Gallery...

LeftLion Goes Carbon Neutral for Our 20th Birthday, Reducing Direct Emissions 99%

We've got some exciting news on the sustainability front...

One Stop Shop for Artists and Zine Makers, Dizzy Ink Talk the Empowerent of Print

Creating high quality prints for creatives around the city, Dizzy Ink is the one-stop shop for zine makers and artists in Nottingham. But what is it about physical print that is so important? We catch up with Craig Proud from Dizzy to talk about the history of print and empowerment, Zine Fest and how activism is central to their business…

Out of Time: The Mysterious Story of Margery Lister

In case you haven’t noticed, the fourteenth century was quite a while ago, but thanks to the work of the team at the Nottinghamshire Archives, we can still dive into the intriguing stories of everyday people like Margery Lister, a medieval city-dweller who regularly found herself in Nottingham’s civil court…

Overheard in Notts

Professors, Padme and big problems feature in this month's Overheard in Notts...

These Are the Books That Changed Our Lives

Whether it’s the book that first got you into reading, or one that resonated at the perfect time, we all have those books that changed our lives. That altered us as people and readers. The LeftLion Literature team share theirs…

Film Review: Lynch/Oz

This unique documentary takes a look at the influence The Wizard of Oz has had on David Lynch's career...

How Nottingham Twins and Triplets Club Is Helping Families With Multiple Children in Our County

Since 1978, Nottingham Twins and Triplets Club has provided a lifeline for families with multiple children in Nottinghamshire. We chat to Anne Bishop, chair of NTTC, to find out more about what the charitable group is all about and why it plays such a vital role in the community...

Gig Review: KRS-One at Rescue Rooms

KRS-One sonically transported Rescue Rooms to the true Golden Age of hip-hop...

Buy: Overheard In Notts Book Volume 4

Christmas 2022 wouldn't be complete without another book full of all the stupid things people in Nottingham have said...