Londoners

London Meetup - Oct 26

2008-10-03T14:21:59Z

London LiveJournal Meetup
Sunday 26th October 2008

There will be a London Livejournal Meetup happening soon and we hope you can attend.

Date: Sunday 26th October 2008
At: Knights Templar a Wetherspoon pub by Chancery Lane Station
Time: 1pm until 5pm
Event: London Livejournal Meetup

A map is provided behind the cut. Also, there may be a few people travelling from various parts of London so additional directions have been provided behind the cut.

To always get the latest information regarding London Livejournal Meetup Events, please let us know your email address HERE.

PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO LET US KNOW IF YOU CAN MAKE IT
You can RSVP here

More Details about Location
As above, Knights Templar is a Wetherspoon pub that is by Chancery Lane Underground Station and Holborn Underground Station.

Address
95 Chancery Lane WC2A 1DT

Prices
We believe it will be the standard Wetherspoon fare as implied on their website.

Map

Or use this Map Link

Additional directions
As always, TFL's Journey Planner is a great resource Link 1 or Link 2
If your journey is not that far, use Walk It to plan your walking journey across any part of London.
• From Kings Cross, take the 17, 45 or 46 bus. Bus fares are: Cash fare of £2 or £0.90 if you have an oyster prepay
• If you were to take the #14 bus, you can get off at Tottenham Court Rd. Follow New Oxford Street up to Holborn Station (a ten minute walk). Holborn station is on the map.

Please drop at line to ljmeetuplondon AT googlemail.com for any other route requests.

Beer In the Evening Review - A lot of reviews from IRLers that I'm not going to copy/paste.

Fancy a Pint Review - "From April 2008 Popular J D Wetherspoon pub in Chancery Lane, next to the Law Society. This used to be the Union Bank and the main banking hall forms a very large, high-ceilinged, public bar that is choc-a-bloc at lunchtime with hungry lawyers and a few students from Kings College. Lovely old Georgian building but JDW haven't been as sympathetic with this as with others, such as the Crosse Keys. It's not at all subtle - nasty fruit pattern carpet has been put over the original monochrome tiling, original plaster ceiling painted orange (no, we're not kidding). Poor murals of medieval scenes made to try and look like they are charcoal drawings and the odd bit of charcoal coloured marble dotted about. What it does have going for it is a little mezzanine that feels like a comfy middle-class Surrey anteroom - you have to say JDW does have a very good idea of who the customers are and what they want. Food is tasty, though not as cheap as other Wetherspoon but these punters can afford it. Most of the tables have high stools so it's not that comfortable to eat here. But there is a discount including a free pint if you want to eat after 2pm. And it's a freehouse of course with well-kept guest ales and the staff are helpful and friendly. However, there are better pubs in the area, however, and better bank conversions in the Square Mile to look at."

Official website

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Even if you do not plan to attend a meetup, please feel free to join to this community as all input is welcome.

Looking for somewhere to live?

2008-07-25T11:21:26Z

I'm moving out of my current place, pending credit checks etc. It could be as quickly as two weeks time.

The house is a large, 3-bed terrace, huge lounge, big kitchen/diner, washing machine, dishwasher, lovely garden. The WC and bath/shower are separate, so no arguments over bathroom time!

The bedroom is a good double, with wardrobe, chest and double bed comfortably fitting. Location? Manor House, ten mins walk from the tube, or a couple by bus. Lots of local shops and amenities - big Sainsburys, Fitness First gym all within a five minute walk.

And the rent? A mere £400 pcm, plus bills. Bargain for such a huge house. Yes, that's right, HOUSE, not flat!

If you're interested, or know someone who is (and if so, please feel free to pass my email address on), drop me a line at cwaldren@gmail.com.

Hiya

2008-07-10T09:14:27Z

Hiya, I'm an artist from London. I mostly do painting and drawing but I'm trying some sculpture and I just started stained glass making classes. I love it, and I'm so lucky to live in the best city in the world for every kind of art. I basically live in the National Gallery sketching from the masters :)

I wanted to plug I've been using for a while and it's about to have a site launch so they're asking members to talk up the service. It's called Spoonfed - London's Best Event's Site and does London event listings. It has way more than Time Out or any of the others, especially when it comes to art exhibitions, classes, quiz nites and tournements. You should all check it out!

The best part is, once you register, they give you events based on your interest or your location so you don't have to search through everything in London :).

Hope to see you around!

Tomorrow night at Shortfuse:

2008-07-09T08:42:26Z

London's only weekly fusion of comedy and stand-up poetry presents a preview of:

TWO EPISODES OF M*A*S*H*

-- a sketch show by Joe Wilkinson and Diane Morgan, whom the Evening Standard calls "clearly destined for greatness".
A chance to see the show before it takes up residence in the Pleasance courtyard for August '08.

Opening the show will be two top spoken-word artists, one from London and one all the way from Canada!

Thursday, July 10, 2008, doors at 8:30 p.m.
The Camden Head, 2 Camden Walk, Islington
Entry: £5 (£3 concessions)

Some Shortfuse shows do sell out!
To book a ticket in advance, e-mail tickets@shortfuse.co.uk.

Tuesday: Poetry Shack Summer Garden Party!

2008-07-05T12:46:58Z

One of London's favourite poetry and spoken-word series is back on Tuesday:

POETRY SHACK

...hosted by Jude Simpson and featuring three wonderful performers:

A.F. Harrold -- weird and insightful author of Postcards from the Hedgehogs

Carol Muskoron -- award-winning writer and pioneering video-blogger

Jeff Cottrill -- stunning Canadian spoken-word artist and satirist

There's an open mic as well. Bring a poem on a summer theme! There's a prize for the best poem: the winner gets a cucumber sandwich!

Tuesday, July 8, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
The Old Crown, 33 New Oxford Street
Entry: £5
(one pound off if you wear a hat, bring a horse or are a member of the Royal Family)

"One of London's hidden artistic gems" -- The Observer
"The Poetry Shack has a positive enjambment of talent" -- Evening Standard
Hope to see you there...

lalondontown @ 2007-10-06T19:22:00

2007-10-06T18:22:52Z

lalondontown @ 2007-08-27T15:28:00

2007-08-27T14:31:25Z

Hey guys,
Just thought I'd let you know that I started this journal as a way to chronicle my "adventures" at Queen Mary, University of London (I'm about to start my course)... if you're interested, check it out!

New Club Night

2007-07-25T11:26:17Z

- Launch Night of new club 'Dangerous to Know', coming to Soho on the 3rd of August.
Club at:

'CAMOUFLAGE'
84-86 wardour street
W1F 0TQ

- There is no dress code, but it should be fairly busy, so to garuantee entry, make sure to dress up.
It costs £5 to get in with an ad or flyer until 11:30pm (£10 thereafter), but there should be flyers outside the club on the night, so just be sure to pick one up.

- For more information just go to:
www.clubdangeroustoknow.com
www.myspace.com/clubd2k

Metal/Rock night out at The Underworld, Camden

2007-06-27T22:49:33Z

Swetbox is headlining THE UNDERWORLD, CAMDEN on Thursday 12th of July and they could do with all the support they can get! So please, if you love live music and would like to see a great line up of local bands then come to this event! They are on at 21:15 until 22:00 and the cost is£5, (£4 pounds with this flyer!)

They can be found on Myspace here: SWETBOX

Also performing:

Social Head Removal – SOCIAL HEAD REMOVAL

Toy Town Cash - TOY TOWN CASH

x-posted to a couple of other local communities

WEDNESDAY:

2007-03-20T01:19:29Z

Great poetry and spoken-word night this week...

TOUCH ME I'M SICK
at the Old Crown Pub!

If you've got any writing you'd like to share with the world, come perform it in their open mic!
Or... just come for the entertainment and a few beers.

Feature acts include:
1) Guy J. Jackson
Filmmaker, writer and performer who takes to storytelling with a painfully comic collection of decadence, hedonism and lovely, life-affirming filth. Musical accompaniment by the versatile Clay Hawkins. www.myspace.com/storytellinguyjj

2) Jeff Cottrill
The notorious spoken-word satirist, all the way from Toronto, Canada, who likes to make his audience laugh, cringe, or preferably both. Warning: there will be wigs, puppets, and the occasional naughty word. jeffcottrill.coffeehouse.ca

WHEN: Wednesday, March 21, 2007, 8:00 p.m. (sign-up for floor spots at 7:30)
WHERE: The Old Crown Pub, 33 New Oxford Street (corner of Museum Street, nearest tube Tottenham Court Road)
COVER: Free!

Hope to see you there...

lalondontown @ 2007-03-02T14:12:00

2007-03-02T14:12:42Z

i'm looking for a hairdressers in london that has really funky, talented stylists, and where i can get the yuko system and high quality hair extensions done...

if it comes down to it i can get them done in seperate places, but if i can i'd rather get it all done together...

any suggestions?

iT's ToNiGHT!!

2007-03-02T07:52:19Z

iT's ToNiGhT

(N.B. Apologies for slight mistake on flyer - Event starts at 6pm)

Featuring:

The Berlin Girls. P2J Project. Perfectly Flawed.

Zoieanne Fashions. Replica

and more!!!

Don't miss out!

As1 Rock London! Rock the World!

(cross-posted)

a contemporary Faust, at 21 Wapping Lane

2007-03-01T22:49:09Z

The preacher seems to come out of nowhere. Staring into my eyes, the only part of my face visible behind the mask, he takes me by the hand and leads me through a hidden door into his parlour. He locks the door behind him. The room is sparsely decorated, with a crucifix on the wall, and a single table. Through another door I can see a small bed, in a room with walls covered in newspaper sheets.

He sits me down in a chintz armchair, and takes a seat at the table.
"Are you a woman of sin, or are you a woman of God?"
He looks straight at me, his demeanour unwavering. I smile nervously, but he cannot see me behind the mask.
"Are you prepared to take the path of the righteous, and to stay on the straight road?"
I don't know whether I should say anything. It appears that silence is the same as agreement, for he takes my mask from my face and flings it across the room, before putting his ginger whiskered face right up against mine and screaming the word of God at me. I close my eyes.
He puts his hot hands on my face, runs them through my hair, pulling my hair clips out, squeezes my head between his palms and starts shouting: THANK YOU, JESUS! THANK YOU, JESUS! THANK YOU, JESUS!...

The ecstasy of religious devotion over, he hands me back my mask, puts his hat back on, and lets me back into the street - a neon apocalypse of sin in which he is the one Godly man.

This wasn't a hallucination, nor was it fiction I thought up on the train home last night. It was Faust, a contemporary and groundbreaking retelling transposed to the American Midwest in the 1950s.
The audience wear masks to differentiate them from the actors, who do not.
The set is built in a derelict warehouse, and spread out over 4 floors. The actors roam from scene to scene, to interact with other characters. We, the audience, can follow particular characters in their journey, or just roam at will, hoping to catch a vital scene, or a piece of dance.

There's a very good review here , but I don't think that neither I, nor any reviewer, could possibly put into words what was such a surreal and intoxicating night I feel utterly spellbound, by not only the story, but the whole experience.

THE EVENT 07!

2007-02-27T22:45:01Z

Have you marked it in your diary yet?

If not, why not?!

YES it's THIS FRIDAY

2nd MARCH

6-9pm

@ RICHMIX, Bethnal Green Rd

Don't miss out on a fantastic night of FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT!!

Featuring: Zoianne Fashions, Perfectly Flawed, Rap, Replica, Ruff Ryders and much much more!

As1 Come ROCK LONDON! Come ROCK the WORLD!

See you there!!!

(cross-posted)

Looking for a violin teacher

2007-02-22T17:18:40Z

I'm very new to the city and looking for private violin tuition. I am aware of the various websites where teachers can list, but would be more interested in personal recommendations if anyone has any experiences to share. I:

Am an adult learner (25)
Last played approximately 7 years ago, when I was studying for my ABRSM Grade 7
Live in SE1, and would prefer weekend lessons due to a long weekday commute.

I am not interested in group lessons thanks, but fortnightly lessons would be fine :)

Thanks in advance

(Cross-posted.)

Banksy London

2007-02-01T14:17:10Z

Taken 15-01-07 outside County Hall.

x-posted

lalondontown @ 2006-11-24T15:38:00

2006-11-24T11:38:30Z

good day (evening, night or morning) there.

i'm new one here. my name is Max and i'm Russian.

i've some questions for you. at first, what ways to get to Edinburgh from London do you know? train, bus? what prices, time. do you know able sites where i can check it up.

second, what city in UK is more contrastic to London? i mean what i should see in Great Britain to know it even a bit. You know the capital is not the whole country.

and last - do any of british Jehovah's Witnesses are here?

thx in advance.

lalondontown @ 2006-11-16T15:34:00

2006-11-16T15:34:51Z

www.myspace.com/toyboxband
www.myspace.com/undercoverslut

The Thought Criminals Live @ The Dublin Castle - Monday Nov

2006-11-12T19:24:07Z

http://www.thethoughtcriminals.co.uk

MTV party tickets - hurry!

2006-10-31T15:38:29Z

Hi you lot.

Sorry to spam like this, but I've just been given 20 MTV party tickets to give away, only to be told I've only got about 24 hours to find people to give them to! Rubbish.

Anyway, if you've got nothing to do on Thursday enter the competition.. So far, I've had 1 competition entry, so chances of winning are excellent.

Much love,

Turkish
(web-dude over at Fast Car magazine)

some events

2006-10-23T13:11:13Z

Some of you may be interested....

The Thought Criminals - Die Young Stay Pretty

2006-10-23T09:04:42Z

The Thought Criminals - Die Young : Stay Pretty

The Album is now available on sale and mail order at Sister Ray, Soho!
It includes the Ibiza Club hit "I Wanna Be A Celebrity" and the shocking
and scandalous anti war anthem "Suicide Bomber". The album is a must
or those who love the sound of dark synthpop / cyber punk and alternative dance.
Influences include Gary Numan, Prodigy, Softcell, Ultravox, Front 242,
Adam And The Ants, and The Sex Pistols. The album contains 11 sleaze
filled tracks including Date Rape Lovers, Cyberslut, Party Till The Police Come,
Papas Got A Brand New Gun.

click the link below to order now..
http://www.sisterray.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=123671&osCsid=97c6b2bd4ed5b169a67053aa24423392
sister ray mail order/online store
free 192kb full download of papas got a brand new gun
http://download.yousendit.com/A3A98FF25716DAD6

click below to here sound some 1 minute mp3 sound clips
http://www.thethoughtcriminals.com/celebrity.mp3 http://www.thethoughtcriminals.com/cyberslut.mp3

more audio tracks
http://www.myspace.com/thethoughtcriminals
http://www.myspace.com/thethoughtcriminals2

lalondontown @ 2006-10-15T22:57:00

2006-10-15T20:57:14Z

I'd like to place my offer. I'm going to London in November and offer my room in Tallinn for 4+ days for the people, who willing to do the same.
Internet, TV, bathroom, kitchen - all yours. About 15-20 minutes to get into the Old Town, nice panoramic view.

Film Schools in London

2006-10-05T16:34:18Z

So by either January or September 2007 I'll be moving to London, England from Toronto, Ontario Canada.

Needless to say I'm slightly nervous, but very excited about the move. But I have many questions.
First off I'm thinking of going to the New York Film School campus in London. Does anyone know of any other possible film schools in London that may have more to offer?

They also have housing offered through NYFS, but I'm almost thinking I may get a better deal looking elsewhere. Any suggestions on where to look?

And lastly, I suppose I'll be getting a student visa to come to school there. I'm eligable to work with a student visa correct? How long?

I know I still have alot of hunting, and questions to figure out (Is there a monthly underground pass?), but I would love all the help you lovely londoners may be able to offer. It is truely my favorite city in the world, and that's why I want to move there. Last time I had visited it was the best time of my life.

Thanks in advance,

Tessa

Looking for participants for photo project

2006-08-02T12:31:31Z

Hi, I'm photographer from St.Petersburg, Russia. I'm going through the Europe right now, in august, for making my new project "Moscow-Lisbon" (temporary name). It'll be the big series of portraits of people from different European countries. So, I need models - people, whom I'll make pictures of in different cities and whos portraits then will be the exhibition.

This is absolutely free. There is no need in any experience and no need in anything else on the whole, exept the wish to be photographed=).

The shoot, as you wish, can be on the street or in cafe, or at home etc., alone or together.

After my back to Russia I'll send you your pictures. Certainly, I'll inform you when and where the exhibition will take place.

The shoot is colour-film.

You can see my projects here. You can read about me here.

Before I send this info in several LJ communities, now the way changed. Cities, where I have been those days: Helsinki, Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen, Koeln.

Cities, where I'll be next days are: Paris, Brussel, London, Vienna, Munchen, Vien, Barselone, Madrid, Lisbon, Berlin, Warsaw, Minsk. Well, the rout is rather flexible and can be changed.

If you want to take part in this project, e'mail me studio204(at)mail.ru - in what city do you live, your phone-number and e-mail. Further we'll disscus the time and the place of shoot. I#m on road now, so the fastest way is to send me SMS to 007 906 2440656

If you have friends in theese cities, I'll be grateful for spreading this information.