LIVE Paint Jam, Indoor Market & Record Fayre

A little reminder for this Bank Holiday as it’s certainly going to be yet another banger. It’s pretty much a given in Southsea that Bank Holidays are always jam packed with goodness. On the 28th Little Johnny Russells will host their usual Indoor Market and Record Fayre with a tasty little twist. They will be bombarded by the Monk Jam out back in the garden. What’s a Monk Jam I hear you say!

“Monk Jam is all about bringing street art back to the streets. Not too sure where its been but now its back with twelve dedicated (local and not so local) artists showcasing their talents free of charge in front of your very eyes. Majority of artist are locally based and most of their work can be seen around the city at locations such as Fratton Park Alleys, Wimbledon Park Sports Centre and Hope Street in the centre of town. We’ve even got a special guest appearance from locally based graphic design company PSEUDONYM, top boys. Also confirmed is Dom Williams, part of a team representing Cardiff in the European competition Secret Wars, check it out HERE.

We will also be running a raffle with the top two prizes being one off pieces by FarkFk and LEX and third prize a Monk Jam t-shirt. The first hundred raffle tickets will also get a free monk sticker, after that a kiss and a cuddle. Little Johnny Russell’s will also being running an indoor market on the day with a stall being dedicated to all the artists own work, so if you like what you see you can help fund your favourite street artist in future projects.”

Look forward to meet yo all. Monk.

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OPEN STUDIO – SOUTHSEA Exhibition

Local Photographer Diana Goss recently got in contact with us regarding a local exhibition this SUnday 28th & Monday 30th of August.

“As you well know Southsea boasts a vast array of artistic and creative talent. Maggie Ambler has decided to open her house Bank Holiday weekend to showcase creative work by talented local artists as she feels there are not enough venues for doing this locally. I have been invited to exhibit at Maggies Open Studio which is really nice and very close to me.

Maggie decided to use her home to showcase the artwork as this is where she likes to be creative and explore how colour can be used. Maggie will be exhibiting her textile work and the murals she is currently creating.

This event offers the public the opportunity to view a range of high quality work including textiles, glassware, jewellery, photography and wall paintings. The exhibition features work by Maggie and textile artist Chantelle Cheshire, glass designer Julie Dickson, jewellery designer Katherine Webber and photography by Diana Goss.

The exhibition runs from Sunday 29th and Monday 30th August from 10 am to 5 pm at 76 Collingwood Road, Southsea PO5 2QZ. Admission is free and some of the work will be for sale. Contact Maggie Ambler: Telephone 07789 286192″

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The One Eyed Dog keeping it official

If you’ve let some of the more recent nights slip through your fingers at The One Eyed Dog then worry no longer. Hook up to their official Facebook and stay in the loop.

Photos : Paul Gonella

Gary Powell of The Libertines DJ Set

Still making sure you’ve always got something to get involved with over the weekend LJR continues to put out for you. Keep up to date on everything at The Little Johnny Russells over at their spanking new website www.littlejohnnyrussells.com

From the Air

Was lucky enough to get to go on a flight around Chichester Harbour in a small plane the other day, giving great views of not just the harbour but also Portsmouth too. Something special seeing familiar sights from very unfamiliar perspectives.

Sadly I was working and couldn’t take many photos, here are a few and there are lots more over at (the aptly named) Forever Circling.

Tags: Air, Chichester, Flight, harbour, Hayling, Island, Plane