Category Archives: Things to do

And this is also King’s Cross

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Sophie Talbot

A fabulous short spotted on YouTube by neighbour Yolande, starring Emily Bronte (Mike's Cat), the tiny nesting platform wangled out of McAlpine's whilst King's Place was being built and the lemon scented geranium donated to the towpath garden by our own local … Continue reading →

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The great graffiti divide

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Sophie Talbot

Graffiti. Does it get your goat? Or does it make you smile? Are you a Banksy fan? Or is Banksy far too establishment for you? Living street art, free expression? Or unsociable behaviour that must be stopped? Whatever your stance, … Continue reading →

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King’s Place seeks Front of House Manager

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Sophie Talbot

Kings Place is a community of music organisations and artists sited on the Regent's Canal just behind King's Cross Station.  Kings Place is the base for both the London Sinfonietta and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. As well … Continue reading →

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Help needed for King’s Cross street party summer 2010

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Sophie Talbot

19th July 2009 was the first Big Lunch and now the seed has been sown we look forward to the event growing year after year. The original idea came from the Eden Project, where getting people to reconnect with their natural … Continue reading →

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Art project on the Market Estate

Posted on November 30, 2009 by William Perrin

This December The Market Estate Project will take over a soon-to-be demolished 1960’s housing estate north of King's Cross, and begin to transform more than 100 vacant flats, communal spaces and building facades into a creative playground for artists, designers … Continue reading →

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REVEAL: Arts & Community Grants

Posted on November 24, 2009 by William Perrin

As part of the Reveal programme CreateKX is offering grants for projects led by established and experienced arts and/or community organisations that will provide exciting opportunities for local people living around Kings’ Cross/St Pancras as participants and audiences, and add … Continue reading →

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Get your Sunday Crumpet in King’s Cross!

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Sophie Talbot

Neil (one half of the Su Pollard Connection) and local boy Andrew Elvers of Balfe Street DJ together at Heaven on Friday nights. On the 22nd November, along with their pal Kevin (the other Su), who is resident at Carwash, they … Continue reading →

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Age of Stupid – All Saints Church Saturday 14 November

Posted on November 9, 2009 by William Perrin

Climate change begins at home – Martyn Saunders is screening Age of Stupid on Sat 14th Nov 7:45pm, £5 (£2 concessions) at All Saints Church, Caledonian Road (next to the canal). Much cheaper than the Odeon and less hassle than … Continue reading →

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