Category Archives: Arts and Entertainment

Ilkeston’s historic journey through King’s Cross

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

It’s been fantastic to see the historic narrow boat, the Ilkeston (built in 1912), travel through our neighbourhood being pulled by Buddy, the lovely shire horse. This was the first time a narrow boat has been pulled this way on London’s … Continue reading →

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King’s Cross ice cream festival is TimeOut No1

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

This week’s Time Out London Hot List puts the ice cream festival at Granary Square this coming Saturday and Sunday at the top spot. The hugely varied Summer Stories series of events continues apace bringing new vitality to our neighbourhood. Entry … Continue reading →

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The Africa Express hits KX – and KXCommunity Projects has got tickets to give away!!!

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

Hailed as the most revolutionary force in popular music for two decades, Africa Express brings together musicians from different cultures, genres and generations to break boundaries and offer a new perspective on Africa and its music. It all began in … Continue reading →

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Housman’s new bookclub: The Fuse

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

Housmans is starting up a monthly book club, to be run by Wali Hawes, and they’d love you to take part. The book club will meet monthly, at 7pm on the second Thursday of every month. The books will be … Continue reading →

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King’s Cross photo exhibition coming soon!

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

Here’s some of the fab work being done by photographers at oneKX on the corner of Cromer St and Judd St at the moment… An exhibition follows soon, watch this space!

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Showtime at Granary Square

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

Granary Square is proving to be a fantastic success with the introduction of a wide open and fun space for all the family. You may even noticed local celebrity dog Pan playing with local children in the fountains there – … Continue reading →

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Maiden Lane summer barbecue in August

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

            The brains behind the rather fab Maiden Lane Community Enterprises, Les Coupland, got in touch to invite everyone to the summer barbie on Maiden Lane Estate which nestles nicely at the northern end of KX. Thanks Les!

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King’s Cross based, award winning independent film-maker needs your help!

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

COMMUNION is the fourth feature film from King’s Cross based award winning and critically acclaimed director Greg Hall whose previous work has garnered a reputation as raw, cutting edge, relevant British cinema in the shape of feature films The Plague (2004), Kapital (2007) and SSDD: … Continue reading →

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