Although the BA Festival of Science has now finished creating SPARKS is
still providing a diverse programme of science and arts events until the end
of this month. In particular, the Stargazers evening events provide access
to some of today's most influential scientists and artists in discussion.
Information on the Stargazers evening discussions is provided below. For
full events information see www.creatingsparks.co.uk
<http://www.creatingsparks.co.uk> . For all tickets either use the online
booking on the creating sparks web site or call First Call on 0870 842 2220.
Hope to see some of you there.
Star Gazers programme
18 September, 19:30, Royal Geographical Society
Can science and literature cross-fertilise?
Lewis Wolpert chairs a discussion with Novelists Maggie Gee and Jim Crace,
psychologist Professor Helen Haste and Director of the Institute of
Contemporary Arts Philip Dodd.
£12, £10 concessions
19 September, 19:30, Royal Geographical Society
Richard Dawkins & artist and actress Lalla Ward present passages reflecting
the theme of natural history from Richard's multi award-winning literary
collection.
£12, £10 concessions
20 September, 19:30, Royal Geographical Society
Is there anybody out there?
Editor of New Scientist Alun Anderson talks to Astronomer Royal Sir Martin
Rees and broadcaster and writer Heather Couper about cosmology, space,
science and the art of communication.
£12, £10 concessions
23 September, 20:00, Imperial College Student Union
Stars of SLAM
Twenty of the country's leading slam poets take to the stage in a fun,
furious and full-on competition. Random judges and roars of applause decide
which wordsmiths proceed to the finals. Mischief-maker Marcus Moore and
slam-jockey Sara-Jane Arbury host an evening of persuasive performances and
polished poetry.
£6, £5 concessions
27 September, 19:30, Royal College of Music
Strange and charmed: science and the contemporary visual arts
A discussion of what artists and scientists can gain from a greater
understanding of each other's practice. Chaired by Sian Ede, Editor of the
book 'Strange and charmed: science and the contemporary visual arts',
including writer AS Byatt, sculptor Richard Wentworth, scientist Professor
Frances Ashcroft and Professor of Art History Martin Kemp.
£12, £10 concessions
29 September, 19:30, Royal Geographical Society
In conversation with Steve Jones
Professor Steve Jones in conversation with broadcaster Quentin Cooper.
Steve talks about his life as an award winning science writer, broadcaster
and leading geneticist.
£12, £10 concessions
creating Sparks - the sciences meet the arts at The South Kensington
Festival 6 - 30 September 2000, including the BA Festival of Science, 6 - 12
September 2000 for further information see www.britassoc.org.uk.
Universe sponsors: Glaxo Wellcome, Rolls-Royce
Sallie Robins
Press Officer
the BA
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Direct Line: +44 20 7973 3078
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