Liverpool Stories

ipod versionGerry Potter is a performance poet, playwright, actor, director and for many years he was Chloe Poems. Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

ipod formatTwenty-one years ago, Tommy Callagher started work in Liverpool as the city centre milkman. Through this new status, he became Liverpool’s number one charity fundraiser, his boundless energy and commitment earned him the accolade ‘Milkman of the Year’ and he became a local celebrity. He painted his milk float gold - a shining symbol around the city representing the lives he wanted to transform.In June 2008 Tommy went into retirement and his milkman memorabilia is now relegated to the loft. He is no longer ‘Milkman Tommy’, just Tommy Callagher. Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

ipod versionArtists BEN PARRY & JACQUES CHAUCHAT of Jump Ship Rat unite once again to create a giant mobile water fountain. An endless waterfall 40 meters wide pours from above as if from nowhere, circumventing a narrow boat and hiding it behind a wall of water. Theatrical and playful the gliding water fountain comes to grace the Albert Dock. Erupting from the dock, this is an aesthetic and sensory delight that hypnotises the viewer into quiet contemplation, then passing through tunnels and canals it disappears leaving only the still pool. A Liverpool Commissions project; JSR U-51 celebrates the City's maritime history through the element water. Water is the source of all life on earth, as such it has appeared in culture across the ages as a metaphor for the cycle of life, genesis and power; a spiritual symbol and an evocation of the natural world. Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

ipod versionA re-invented tradition of the public park. Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

ipod versionVast in scale and spectacular in execution, this breathtaking new commission from La Machine will spin a tale so magical that an entire city will fall under its spellStory Link:La Machine Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

ipod versionMick has been digging up clay from construction sites all over Liverpool, and following a lengthy cleaning and refining process is making actual 'Scouse' pots from the end result.Here's the potting bit. Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

ipod versionIncluding some footage from last Sunday at Wellington Dock as well as the Parade of Sail last Monday.Story Link:Tall Ships Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

ipod versionSome of the work going on behind the scenes as part of the Tall Ships race 2008.Story Link.The GlaciereTall Ships Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

ipod versionI managed to catch the band playing on the last day of the 2008 Prescot Festival. Beautiful.Story Link:Arts in Prescot Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

ipod versionOne of the best big dance bands around.Story Link:Prescot Festival Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

ipod versionStory Link:Arts in Prescot Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

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ipod versionStory Link:Milk and Two Sugars Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

ipod versionStory Link:Stephanie de Leng Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

ipod versionGarston Embassy is an installation by artist Michael Trainor which sees a disused Edwardian school (formerly Tocky Tech) being transformed into the headquarters of a mini independent state including its own flag and passports.Story Link:Cultural Village Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

ipod versionA giant white ball is crawling with tiny figures –who turn, swoop, drop and crawl over, under and between each other– 80 ft in the sky. Part of the 'Streets Ahead' performances this weekend.Story Link:Grupo Puja Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

ipod VersionKnitting hugs to spread around North Liverpool. Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

ipod versionBlack Box Theatre designed for one.Story Link:Bootworks Theatre Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

ipod versionI filmed Tommy a while ago, but I had a problem with the tape and wasn't happy with the edit. Here's the re-shoot. Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

ipod VersionThe second day of events at Edge Hill Station to mark the opening of the Pavilion.Story Link:METAL Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

ipod versionArtists, Luis Fernando and Juan Manuel Pelaez from Columbia launch Metal's new space with space with a stunning response to the historic location of Edge Hill train station.Story Links:METALBiennial Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

ipod versionRotunda has been working with landscape architects Gross max to convert a strip of derelict land outside their building into a community garden.Story Link:Rotunda Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

ipod versionStory Link:Nouveau Django Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

ipod versionRoll up, Roll up - Liverpool Stories goes live at the Plaza Cinema in Waterloo on Thursday 17th April at 7:00pm. Please come and say hello if you can. Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

ipod versionAn afternoon performance of music and sketching at the Bluecoat. Filmed by me and Sam Meech Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

ipod formatThe Bluecoat re-opens after a period of refurbishment.Story Link:The Bluecoat Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

ipod formatThis film was made by John O'Shea Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

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To View with Quicktime click hereTo view with Windows Media click hereFilmed with the help of Sam MeechStory Link:The Picket Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

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To view with Quicktime click here.Story Link:-Yuet Ben Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

To view with Quicktime click here.To view with Windows Media click here.The amazing adventures of Moth Man. Fly to the light!Story Link:Moth Man Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

To view with Quicktime, click here.To view with Windows Media click here. What a beautiful day! Filmed by me and Smeech.Story Link:Chinese New Year 2007 Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

To view with Quicktime click here These guys are amazing and have so far only played together seven times. Story Link:Hot ClubContact Nouveau Django Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

To view with Quicktime click here. Connie Lush & Blues Shouter is one of the most stunning & talented Blues band worldwide. They extensively tour throughout the UK and overseas appearing at a variety of venues and Festivals. Blues Shouter is Terry Harris on Bass, John Lewis on Guitar & Vocals & Carl Woodward on Drums. Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

To view with Quicktime click hereThis is the one thing I didn't expect, I'm going to have to give you a little respect!Story Link:Anti-Bullying Network Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

To view with Quicktime click here.An update on the work of the Glaciere Project.Story Link:Glaciere Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

To view with Quicktime click here.Singer / songwriter, Thomas Lang on his music and the battle for Parr Street.Story Links:Parr Street Studios3345 Parr Street Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

To view with Quicktime click hereIt's hard to miss him in his gold milk float.Order Tommy's Charity CD here. Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

To view with Quicktime click here.Story Links:Sense of SoundSahir House Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

To view with Quicktime click here.They scare because they care!Shiverpool Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

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To view with Quicktime click here.Michelle talks about the inspiration behind some of her work.Story link:-Museum Man Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

To view with Quicktime click here.I discovered this warehouse being cleared of decaying antiques....Story Link:Eurotreasures Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

To view with Quicktime click here.Story Links:Berliner KunstkontakterLiverpool Biennial Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

Welcome to Castle Stokula!To view with Quicktime click hereStory Links:-StokMusic by The Mak Of All Trades Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

To view with Quicktime click hereIt's a gallery in a caravan!Story Links:www.thecaravangallery.co.uk Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

To view with Quicktime click hereKay Smith talks about the history and work currentlygoing on with Williamson Tunnels.Story Link:www.williamsontunnels.co.uk Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}

To view with Quicktime click hereJohn Lennon said that Sam was the pulse of the Merseybeat Movement. He was right!Story Links:www.samleach.com Mevio {Mevio-1e9b69dd9c12da148f6a986dc97e182f}