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North Wales Chronicle
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Glasgow pottery night inspired by cult TV classic Twin Peaks
The Craft Pottery will host the Twin-Peaks inspired ceramics event at Through the House, a new Glasgow café, on Wednesday, June 18, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Guests will be able to create ceramic art inspired by David Lynch's surreal series, in a setting styled after the show's iconic Red Room. Read more: Glasgow Film Theatre praised by pro-Israel lobby group over BDS vote The event is both a creative experience and a tribute to Lynch, who died this January. Through the House, decorated with mauve walls, a central disco ball, and vinyl turntables, has been described as a reimagined Red Room—an atmospheric and fitting backdrop for a Lynch-inspired evening. Beth Hoad, studio director at The Craft Pottery, said: "Twin Peaks has such a distinctive, stylish world – a little eerie, a little kitsch, and super creative. "Through the House already feels like it belongs in that universe, so we're really excited to bring it all together." This event is expected to attract strong interest from fans of the show as well as those simply looking for a unique night out. Guests will take home a finished piece of ceramic art—a personal memento from the evening of mystery and creativity. Read more: Glasgow and Lanarkshire groups to perform for National Theatre's 30th anniversary This event is expected to attract strong interest from fans of the show as well as those simply looking for a unique night out. Tickets start at £24 and include themed stencils, a pottery piece of your choice, all materials, glazing and firing - plus, a drink from Through the House's menu. People are encouraged to book tickets in advance , as spaces for the event are limited. To book, call 0141 243 2823 or text 07826 274 598 with your full name, Twin Peaks, and the number of guests attending.
Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow pottery night inspired by cult TV classic Twin Peaks
The Craft Pottery will host the Twin-Peaks inspired ceramics event at Through the House, a new Glasgow café, on Wednesday, June 18, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Guests will be able to create ceramic art inspired by David Lynch's surreal series, in a setting styled after the show's iconic Red Room. Read more: Glasgow Film Theatre praised by pro-Israel lobby group over BDS vote The event is both a creative experience and a tribute to Lynch, who died this January. Through the House, decorated with mauve walls, a central disco ball, and vinyl turntables, has been described as a reimagined Red Room—an atmospheric and fitting backdrop for a Lynch-inspired evening. Beth Hoad, studio director at The Craft Pottery, said: "Twin Peaks has such a distinctive, stylish world – a little eerie, a little kitsch, and super creative. "Through the House already feels like it belongs in that universe, so we're really excited to bring it all together." This event is expected to attract strong interest from fans of the show as well as those simply looking for a unique night out. Guests will take home a finished piece of ceramic art—a personal memento from the evening of mystery and creativity. Read more: Glasgow and Lanarkshire groups to perform for National Theatre's 30th anniversary This event is expected to attract strong interest from fans of the show as well as those simply looking for a unique night out. Tickets start at £24 and include themed stencils, a pottery piece of your choice, all materials, glazing and firing - plus, a drink from Through the House's menu. People are encouraged to book tickets in advance , as spaces for the event are limited. To book, call 0141 243 2823 or text 07826 274 598 with your full name, Twin Peaks, and the number of guests attending.
Otago Daily Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Otago Daily Times
Student pub still wanted: referendum
A new student pub gets a big tick, but a boycott on products with ties to the Israeli government proved less favourable among the student populace. Those are the results of just two of the many questions the Otago University Students' Association (OUSA) asked its members over the past month. The results, which were published this week, could form the basis of student activism over the next year. OUSA president Liam White said he was very pleased with the level of engagement, with about 1900 people responding. "We got more students engaging with our referendum than we did with our executive election. So I can't be too disappointed with that. "I think having close to 2000 students voting is awesome." The referendum asked an array of questions, including "Should OUSA establish student-friendly bars and pubs in North Dunedin" which got a 70% favourable response. Meanwhile, only 53.5% of respondents believed OUSA should adopt a policy for its operations that aligned with the "Boycotts, Divestment and Sanctions" movement (BDS) against the government of Israel. The latter question was asked after the OUSA received two formal complaints about its decision to bar Domino's Pizza from "Tent City" during O Week. Mr White said he was not surprised at the support for the student bar. "I don't think that one will go away anytime soon. "We've been talking about this for years, and I think I sat through for about two hours when it came out and read all the student comments and a lot of them were pretty harsh. "But I think it's a fair frustration for the student body that we've been trying to advocate for this for years, come close, then had to step away again, and it just kind of feels like they've gone round in circles on it." Asked about the BDS question, Mr White said the result was "clear as mud" and meant it probably needed to be sent back to the executive. He was more surprised there appeared to be just as much division over whether OUSA should receive alcohol sponsorship. "It's clear that there's not a particularly united front there." There was however "overwhelming support" (68%) to adopt a policy of educating students on affirmative consent. "It seems like the appropriate time for that." Meanwhile, Mr White's attempt to extend the president's reign to two years proved less popular — 62% voted against it. "There were a lot of Trump jokes [in the responses]. I'm not taking it personally."
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Thom Yorke Releases Statement Clarifying Stance on Israel and Palestine
The post Thom Yorke Releases Statement Clarifying Stance on Israel and Palestine appeared first on Consequence. Thom Yorke has posted an extensive statement addressing recent criticism from some fans regarding his response—or apparent lack thereof—to Israel's ongoing war in Palestine. Radiohead has played concerts in Israel several times over the course of their career, including in 2017 when they ignored a request by Roger Waters to cancel a gig in Tel Aviv in support of the BDS movement. Yorke was also notably heckled by a pro-Palestine audience member during a solo concert in Melbourne, Australia in October 2024, prompting him to briefly walk off stage. There has also been much criticism directed at Yorke's Radiohead and The Smile bandmate, Jonny Greenwood, who recently played a concert in Tel Aviv with Israeli musician Dudu Tassa. Greenwood's family also recently lost a nephew serving in the Israel Defense Forces. In his statement, Yorke said he chose not to engage with the heckler in Melbourne because 'it didn't really seem like the best moment to discuss the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. Afterwards I remained in shock that my supposed silence was somehow being taken as complicity, and I struggled to find an adequate way to respond to this and to carry on with the rest of the shows on the tour.' 'That silence, my attempt to show respect for all those who are suffering and those who have died, and to not trivialize it in a few words, has allowed other opportunistic groups to use intimidation and defamation to fill in the blanks, and I regret giving them this chance,' Yorke added. 'This has had a heavy toll on my mental health.' Yorke continued, 'I would hope that for anyone who has ever listened to a note of the music of my band or any of the music I have created over the years, or looked at the artwork or read any of the lyrics, it would be self-evident that I could not possibly support any form of extremism or dehumanization of others… For others let me fill in the blanks now, so we're nice and clear.' He proceeded to denounce Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'and his crew of extremists' who are 'totally out of control and need to be stopped,' and added 'the international community should put all the pressure it can on them to cease.' And yet, Yorke continued, ' the unquestioning Free Palestine refrain that surrounds us all does not answer the simple question of why the hostages have still not all been returned? For what possible reason? Why did Hamas choose the truly horrific acts of October 7th? The answer seems obvious, and I believe Hamas chooses too to hide behind the suffering of its people, in an equally cynical fashion for their own purposes.' Yorke also condemned 'social media witch-hunts (nothing new) on either side pressurizing artists and whoever they feel like that week to make statements etc do very little except heighten the tension, fear and over-simplification of what are complex problems that merit proper face to face debate by people who genuinely wish the killing to stop and an understanding to be found.' You can read Yorke's full statement below. Some guy shouting at me from the dark last year when I was picking up a guitar to sing the final song alone in front of 9000 people in Melbourne didn't really seem like the best moment to discuss the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. Afterwards I remained in shock that my supposed silence was somehow being taken as complicity, and I struggled to find an adequate way to respond to this and to carry on with the rest of the shows on the tour. That silence, my attempt to show respect for all those who are suffering and those who have died, and to not trivialize it in a few words, has allowed other opportunistic groups to use intimidation and defamation to fill in the blanks, and I regret giving them this chance. This has had a heavy toll on my mental health. I would hope that for anyone who has ever listened to a note of the music of my band or any of the music I have created over the years, or looked at the artwork or read any of the lyrics, it would be self-evident that I could not possibly support any form of extremism or dehumanization of others. All I see in a lifetime's worth of work with my fellow musicians and artists is a pushing against such things, trying to create work that goes beyond what it means to be controlled, coerced, threatened, to suffer, to be intimidated .. and instead to encourage critical thinking beyond borders, the commonality of love and experience and free creative expression. Sounds naff … but true. For others let me fill in the blanks now, so we're nice and clear. I think Netanyahu and his crew of extremists are totally out of control and need to be stopped, and that the international community should put all the pressure it can on them to cease. Their excuse of self-defence has long since worn thin and has been replaced by a transparent desire to take control of Gaza and the West Bank permanently. I believe this ultra-nationalist administration has hidden itself behind a terrified & grieving people and used them to deflect any criticism, using that fear and grief to further their ultra-nationalist agenda with terrible consequences, as we see now with the horrific blockade of aid to Gaza. While our lives tick along as normal these endless thousands of innocent human souls are still being expelled from the earth… for what? At the same time the unquestioning Free Palestine refrain that surrounds us all does not answer the simple question of why the hostages have still not all been returned? For what possible reason? Why did Hamas choose the truly horrific acts of October 7th? The answer seems obvious, and I believe Hamas chooses too to hide behind the suffering of its people, in an equally cynical fashion for their own purposes. I also think there is a further and extremely important point to make. Social media witch-hunts (nothing new) on either side pressurizing artists and whoever they feel like that week to make statements etc do very little except heighten the tension, fear and over-simplification of what are complex problems that merit proper face to face debate by people who genuinely wish the killing to stop and an understanding to be found. This kind of deliberate polarization does not serve our fellow human beings and perpetuates a constant 'us and them' mentality. It destroys hope and maintains a sense of isolation, the very things that extremists use to maintain their position. We facilitate their hiding in plain sight if we assume that the extremists and the people they claim to represent are one and the same, indivisible. If our world is ever able to move on from these dark times and find peace it will only be when we rediscover what we share in common, and the extremists are sent back to sit in the darkness from whence they came. I sympathize completely with the desire to 'do something' when we are witnessing such horrific suffering on our devices every day. It completely makes sense. But I now think it is a dangerous illusion to believe reposting, or one or two line messages are meaningful, especially if it is to condemn your fellow human beings. There are unintended consequences. It is shouting from the darkness. It is not looking people in the eye when you speak. It is making dangerous assumptions. It is not debate and it is not critical thinking. Importantly, it is open to online manipulation of all kinds, both mechanistic and political. What is the alternative? I can't answer that easily. I do know in communities around the globe this subject is now dangerously toxic and we are in uncharted waters. We need to turn back. I am sure that, to this point, what I have written here will in no way satisfy those who choose to target myself or those I work with, they will spend time picking holes and looking for reasons to continue, we are an opportunity not to be missed, no doubt, and by either side. I have written this in the simple hope that I can join with the many millions of others praying for this suffering, isolation and death to stop, praying that we can collectively regain our humanity and dignity and our ability to reach understanding .. that one day soon this darkness will have passed. 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The National
3 days ago
- Politics
- The National
Glasgow Film Theatre board members quit after Israel boycott decision
On Thursday, The National told how Glasgow Film – the company which runs the GFT – said it would not fully endorse either the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement or the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI). Glasgow Film said this was in order to retain "independent decision making" and uphold its "commitment to Cinema For All". READ MORE: 'Do something!': Question Time audience member in fiery row with Labour MP on Israel Now, three members of the GFT board have resigned, raising concerns about the processes leading to the decision. Dr Sarah Wishart, one of the members who quit, claimed the board had not signed off on any letters or statements regarding the decision before they had been sent to staff and the media. On Thursday, Wishart shared a statement on social media, which the three members read out during a board meeting on Tuesday. It reads: "Unfortunately, due to the decision making and processes leading up to this evening, we have no choice but to resign from the board of Glasgow Film Theatre, effective immediately. "This is a decision which we undertook with great thought, care and consideration. "We recognised our responsibility as board members, and wished to see issues related to BDS/PACBI through to their conclusion. "However, we cannot, in good conscience, continue to serve on the board of the GFT. "In addition to our concerns related to governance and decision-making processes, we are also deeply concerned about the attitude the GFT has shown towards our unionised workers. READ MORE: Gaza ceasefire talks continue as Israel issues forced displacement orders "We intend to follow this statement with individual written resignations to formally conclude our time on the board." Earlier this year, front-of-house and cleaning staff at the GFT staged a boycott on handling any goods connected to the BDS movement, which resulted in Coca-Cola products no longer being served. Campaign group Art Workers for Palestine Scotland then published an open letter to the GFT calling for the cinema to adhere to the BDS movement and endorse PACBI. The letter was signed by more than 1400 people and included the likes of Ghassan Abu-Sittah, rector of the University of Glasgow and filmmaker Ken Loach. Glasgow Film has been contacted for comment.
