Village Raw - ISSUE 6

VILLAGE RAW
VILLAGE NOTICEBOARD
WHAT’S ON
APRIL
MATHEMATICAL PHOTOGRAPHY:
LIFE AND DEATH
Justin Mullins’ photography records moments
of profound significance in life, love and death
– using mathematics as a vehicle of emotional
exchange. Ends 29 April. Lauderdale House,
Waterlow Park, Highgate Hill, N6 5HG.
www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk
CHASING DREAMS
An exhibition of expressive watercolour paintings
by artist Yasaman Emami. Ends 29 April.
Lauderdale House, Waterlow Park, Highgate
Hill, N6 5HG.
www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk
CHRIS DRURY
An exhibition of echograms from Antarctica,
mushroom works and earth waves. Ends 30
April. Avivson Gallery, 49 Highgate High Street,
N6 5JX. Check website for opening times.
www.avivsongallery.com
ON THE EDGE OF THE LIGHT
A mixed group exhibition focusing on artists
reacting to and capturing fringes of light, darkness,
shade and haze. Ends 12 May. Thrown, 26
Highgate High Street, N6 5JG. Check website
for opening times.
www.throwncontemporary.co.uk
HANDMADE IN HIGHGATE
This spring fair at the Highgate Literary and Scientific
Institution features 30 of the UK’s best
and brightest designers and makers. 12 April to
14 April. Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution,
11 South Grove, Highgate, N6 6BS.
www.hlsi.net
HIGHGATE HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY SPRING SHOW
Classes (for both adults and children), flowers,
plant and produce stalls, a raffle and refreshments.
13 April, 2pm to 5pm. United Reformed
Church, South Grove, Highgate, N6 6BA.
www.highgatehorticulturalsociety.org.uk
SPRINGFEST GERMAN BIER FESTIVAL
Lederhosen is encouraged – so is getting there
early, to have the best chance of a prime spot
in the Bier Keller with your friends. Live music
and DJs will play on the main stage all day. 19
April. Alexandra Palace, N22 7AY.
www.alexandrapalace.com
TOO MUCH OF A PERSON
An exhibition, workshops and discussions looking
at the experiences of self-identifying womxn
and non-binary people. 24 April to 26 April. Om-
Ved Gardens, Townsend Yard, Highgate, N6 5JF.
www.omvedgardens.com
MAY
REWIND/REWILD
An exhibition exploring the ecological implications
of rewilding and the broader possibilities for rewilding
human lives (see page 30). 1 May to 7 May.
OmVed Gardens, Townsend Yard, Highgate, N6 5JF.
www.omvedgardens.com
SECOND GLANCE
Photographer Graham Parkinson combines a
desire for narrative with beautiful composition.
1 May to 27 May. Lauderdale House, Waterlow
Park, Highgate Hill, N6 5HG.
www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk
WORKS ON PAPER
Rhonda Whitehead’s large, colourful works are
created using oil paint and a sand ground on
linen and paper. 1 May to 27 May. Lauderdale
House, Waterlow Park, Highgate Hill, N6 5HG.
www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk
HIGHGATE GALLERY CELEBRATES
JUDITH DOWNIE
This exhibition honours the life and work of Judith
Downie (1934-2016), Kentish Town painter,
etcher, teacher and cook. 3 May to 16 May.
Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution, 11
South Grove, Highgate, N6 6BS.
www.hlsi.net
DOROTHY BOHM EXHIBITION
Photographs of a grand dame of British photography
– Hampstead-based 94-year-old Dorothy
Bohm - curated by Monica Bohm-Duchen. 3
May to 14 June. Avivson Gallery, 49 Highgate High
Street, N6 5JX. Check website for opening times.
www.avivsongallery.com
CROUCH END OPEN
An annual celebration of the area’s creative
community, when studios and homes are thrown
open to the public (see page 6). 11 May to 12 May.
Check website for map and further information.
www.crouchendopenstudios.org.uk
AN EXHIBITION OF STILL LIFE
A group show featuring work by Jon Doran,
Benjamin Hope NEAC, Philip Richardson, Sarah
Spackman and Kate Verrion. 16 May to 1 June.
Highgate Contemporary Art, 26 Highgate High
Street, N6 5JG. Check website for opening times.
www.highgateart.com
CHELSEA FRINGE AT OMVED GARDENS
A series of exhibitions, workshops and performances
in conjunction with the alternative
garden festival – the Chelsea Fringe. 18 May to
26 May. OmVed Gardens, Townsend Yard, Highgate,
N6 5JF.
www.omvedgardens.com
FROM THIS LAND
A mixed group ceramics exhibition celebrating
connections to the natural landscape. 19 May to
23 June. Thrown and OmVed Gardens, Highgate.
www.omvedgardens.com
www.throwncontemporary.co.uk
SUMMER QUEST AND CRAFT
A creative workshop bringing Kenwood’s world
famous paintings to life. 28 May to 29 May.
Kenwood House, Hampstead Lane, Hampstead,
NW3 7JR.
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/
kenwood
PEACE AND RESOLUTION
BY KATY SAYERS GREEN
An exhibition and workshops from Ruskin-trained
artist Katy Sayers Green - the culmination of an
art project in Israel/Palestine in 2018. 31 May to
13 June. Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution,
11 South Grove, Highgate, N6 6BS.
www.hlsi.net
MUSWELL HILL CREATIVES SUMMER MARKET
Work on sale by artists, designers and makers
from Muswell Hill and beyond. Find ceramics,
prints, art, homewares, jewellery and more.
18 May, 10.30am to 4.30pm. St James Square,
Muswell Hill, N10 3HS.
www.muswellhillcreatives.com
JUNE
CROUCH END FESTIVAL
A celebration of local creativity and culture with
film, photography, art, poetry, drama, dance, comedy
and plenty of music. 7 June to 16 June. In and
around Crouch End - check website for details.
www.crouchendfestival.org
STROUD GREEN FESTIVAL
A community event for music lovers featuring
classical, jazz, folk, etc. with workshops and
events. 6 June to 23 June. In and around Stroud
Green - check website for details.
www.stroudgreenfestival.org.uk
FAIR IN THE SQUARE
Over 100 stalls, fairground rides, live performances
and the ever-popular sheep show. 15 June,
12.30pm to 5.30pm. Pond Square, Highgate, N6.
www.fairinthesquare.co.uk
HIGHGATE FESTIVAL
A week of culture, music, theatre and art. Look
out for special events, exhibitions and talks
(see page 14). 16 June to 23 June. In and around
Highgate - check website for details.
www.highgatefestival.org
NADAV DRUKKER
The ceramics of physics professor Nadav Drukker,
who endeavours to mirror the creativity of his
scientific research in his ceramic works. 19 June
to 29 June. Avivson Gallery, 49 Highgate High
Street, N6 5JX. Check website for opening times.
www.avivsongallery.com
EAST FINCHLEY FESTIVAL
This annual community festival has been bringing
locals together for almost 40 years. Offering
a mix of live music and performance art, children’s
activities, local crafts and food stalls. 23
June, 12pm to 6pm. Cherry Tree Wood, N2 9QH.
www.eastfinchleyfestival.org
EXTRAORDINARY ARTISAN MARKET
Local, ethical and sustainable shopping – including
arts and crafts, gifts, vintage, homewares
and clothing. 23 June, 11am to 5pm. Lauderdale
House, Waterlow Park, Highgate Hill, N6 5HG.
www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk
CITYSCAPES AND LANDSCAPES
BY LIZ SUTHERLAND
An exhibition of fluid iPad drawings, dynamic
charcoals and colourful oil paintings from artist
Liz Sutherland. 28 June to 11 July. Highgate
Literary & Scientific Institution, 11 South Grove,
Highgate, N6 6BS.
www.hlsi.net
OLD BAKERY MINI GIN FESTIVAL
Meet some of the UK’s finest artesian distillers
and check out their gins. Two sessions: 11am to
4pm, and 5pm to 11pm. 29 June. The Old Grain
Store, 4 Pymmes Mews, N13 4PF.
www.oldbakerygin.com
EAST FINCHLEY OPEN
Organised over two weekends - a trail of open
houses and studios featuring the work of 70
artists (see page 6). 29 to 30 June and 6 July
to 7 July. Check website for map and further
information.
www.eastfinchleyopen.org.uk
AMERICANA
An exhibition of oil paintings and mixed media
work by artist Emma Loizides, whose works of
colourful urban landscapes combine elements
of pop art and landscape painting. 30 June
to 7 July. Lauderdale House, Waterlow Park,
Highgate Hill, N6 5HG.
www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk
SHINE A LIGHT
Mimi’s is Muswell Hill’s newest independent
hangout, offering a family- (and dog-)
friendly space to eat, drink, socialise and
relax. Opening at 8am, during the day Mimi’s
fulfils the full duties of a high-functioning
cafe with an all-day breakfast,
fresh pastries, and lunch and a-la-carte
menus – all of which have plenty of options
for vegans, vegetarians and those
with other dietary requirements. Taking
pride in freshness and ethics, the cafe
serves fantastic fair trade drinks – including
their coffee, which is ethically sourced
by Equal Exchange, a company which dis-
Local photographer Maria Katz is undertaking a community project called Shine a
Light. The idea is for people to nominate someone who is always there for them,
or the person who makes them think or inspires them in some way – and Maria
will arrange a small photography session in any location they like. “The human
spirit has always amazed me,” says Maria. “I have had the honour and privilege to
have met so many people who have made it a habit to make a difference.” You can
nominate someone by emailing: maria@mariavkazphotography.co.uk
CAFFEINATE N8
Caffeinate N8 is a new independent
cafe in Crouch End which focuses on
positive, nutritious, seasonal, and ethical
dining. The light, airy cafe with its
flamingo décor is already pulling in
plenty of customers – perhaps drawn
by the speciality teas, pastries, or fragrant
Allpress coffee (a sophisticated
blend of Colombian, Brazilian, Guatemalan
and Sumatran beans).
www.caffeinaten8.co.uk
MIMI’S CAFE BISTRO
RECIPES ONLINE
As a part of the evolution of Village
Raw we’re looking to expand what we
do with our online space. The first step
is to consider additional content – and
we’re going to start the ball rolling
with a space for recipes. The first is for
aromatic butternut squash and chickpea
tagine provided by Dominique
Woolf: www.villageraw.com/recipe1.
Follow Dominique on social media:
@thewoolfskitchen
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