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Happy New Year! … Listen closely,  and you can probably still hear the closing notes of Auld Lang Syne somewhere as we gear up for another round of activities, innovations, and celebrations here at the Chocolate Factory, with a brand new load of Quarters to talk about it all. If you can believe it, the Quarter is now into its second year (how time flies when you’re having fun!) and is showing no sign of slowing down yet. We’ll still be delivering all the news on the wonderful and varied arts and music you’ve come to love, and we love to publicise. If you keep reading ‘em, you can be certain...


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OPEN STUDIOS: Chocolate Factory Artist Studios in Wood Green opens its doors to the public this weekend. There will be over 120 artists in this vibrant hub of cutting edge design, product development and creativity. Artworks will be on sale as well. The Chocolate Factory, Clarendon Road, Wood Green, London N22 6XJ Free entry, Sat-Sun 15-16 November, 12pm-6pm daily www.n22openstudios.com


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Come to the Kabaret (@ Karamel restaurant)  On 1st September Kabaret the new restaurant @ Karamel opens its doors! Kabaret will offer an imaginative taste-driven menu of World Food, drawing on the very best of authentic dishes from around the globe. Cakes and sumptuous desserts will feature strongly, and quality coffee is a top priority. Also on offer; fresh juices and super healthy smoothies, as well as gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and raw food dishes. The Bar will specialise in craft beers (from award winning micro-breweries), fine wines, and ‘kocktails’. White Russians, the classic...


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Manoj Ambasna, Executive Director of Collage Arts, was one of the speakers at the international conference on Digital Discrimination and Social Networks in Barcelona on 13th and 14th March. He presented about Collage Arts' pilot workshops and findings in the EU funded partnership project ICUD (Internet: Creatively Unveiling Discrimination) led by CEPS Barcelona.  The Collage approach used arts and creativity to explore identity, self-disclosure, online safety and the needs of young people, developing into strategies to challenge discrimination. The conference comprised of presentations and current...


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Karamel Kids with Mike Dodsworth   Mike specialises in physically energetic telling with an emphasis on interacting with his audiences and bringing stories to life. He will perform a range of folk and fairy tales from near and far. Mikes stories are ideal for children aged 4 years old plus and their families. See Mike @Karamel on Saturday 22nd February at 11am Mike's stories are ideal for children aged 4 years old plus and their families. Tickets are free!  Website  http://www.mikedodsworth.com  Twitter: @MikeStoryteller


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Haringey Literature Live celebrates the launch of its website, showcasing the organisation's literary events and activities in the Borough, and announcing its Flash Fiction competition winners. As well as sampling micro-stories from the Flash competition, and sound files from writers who have read at past events, visitors to the site will discover details about exciting free monthly evening readings of poetry and fiction (with open mic!), along with a programme of daytime writing workshops, all held at the wonderful venue Karamel, N22. Future activities will include book exchanges, after...


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