The Witching Hour: Darkness and the Architectural Uncanny

An exhibition of photography, painting and film exploring the power of buildings to unsettle or intimidate. The artworks feature diverse sites, from a cemetery and tunnels to the streets where Jack the Ripper murdered his victims.
PM Gallery and House, Ealing W5 5EQ. Entry is free.
21 January - 12 March 2011
For opening times and more information, see the gallery website.

The Hendrick's Lecture 2011

The 2011 Hendrick's Lecture Series
Talks and Lectures announced by the The Last Tuesday Society, from gothic lantern show to cryptology.
Educational & Informative Talks start at 7pm on the dot at Viktor Wynd's Little Shop of Horrors, 11 Mare Street, E8

LECTURE CALENDAR

FEBRUARY
3rd February 2011
Cryptozoology - On the Track of Unknown Animals with Richard Freeman
4th February 2011
The Light and Shadow Parlour - The Bizarre, Surreal and Horror in the Moving Image
11th February 2011
Love Birds - The Courtship Dance of the Great Crested Grebe and What Owls Eat on Valentines Day with RSPB officer, Dan Parkinson
14th February 2011
Valentines Day - An Erotic Magic Lantern Show with Mervyn Heard
22nd February 2011
The Master Class on the Art of Being a Gentleman with Gustav Temple
24th February 2011
The Sultan of Zanzibar: the bizarre world of Horace de Vere Cole with Martyn Downer

MARCH
2nd March 2011
From Hackney to Hastings with Nicholas Johnson, Iain Sinclair and Rebecca E Marshall
4th March 2011
The Light and Shadow Parlour
9th March 2011
Panties Inferno - The Life and Times of Paul Raymond, Soho's Billionaire King of Burlesque
11th March 2011
David Bramwell on Utopia - In Search of the World's Most Extraordinary Communities

APRIL
4th April 2011
The Light and Shadow Parlour
30th April 2011
Walpurgisnacht - An Gothic Magic Lantern Show with Mervyn Heard

MAY
12th May 2011
Selina Hastings on Nancy Mitford and Evelyn Waugh

Alternative Bring and Buy

A good chance to find those weird little unusual yutelide presents.
This Sunday is the last one for 2010.


http://www.alternativebringandbuy.co.uk

BEASTS ROYAL

The show BEASTS ROYAL runs until the 28th January at Viktor Wynd little shop of horror and museum at 11 Mare Street E8 4RP
For The Last Tuesday Society’s winter show Alice Herrick & Viktor Wynd, will transform the gallery into a Rousseauesque jungle filled with a wondrous selection of perfect stocking fillers - photography, paintings, drawings and prints representing a contemporary Bestiary...regal beasts, enchanted forests, curious creatures and bejewelled nature. The centre of the gallery will be filled with a menagerie of taxidermied animals, from giraffes and polar bears to lion and tiger skeletons, with cabinets by Gunn, Roland Ward, Gerard & Walter Potter amongst lush tropical foliage, orchids and ferns, as Mr.Wynd empties out his apartment and prepares to emigrate to warmer climes in January
http://viktorwyndfineart.co.uk/beastsroyal.html

As well as the usual interesting talks and balls taking place
Coming talks:
3rd December 2010
High Society with Mike Jay

8th December 2010
Tim Knox on the Strange Genius of Sir John Soane

9th December 2010
An Erotic Magic Lantern Show with Professor Mervyn Heard

10th December 2010
Talking Canaries and the Voices of the Dead with Sarah Angliss

14th December 2010
Nicholas Royle on the Uncanny

http://www.thelasttuesdaysociety.org/index.html

Cryptmas

A free alternative Christmas art experience, for all ages, created inside an underground grotto. The venue is a dark church crypt, with alcoves and arched ceilings, the fantastic setting and atmosphere, for an alternative Christmas experience.
Once inside this unusual historical subterranean labyrinth, guests can explore the festive grotto.
A grand opening night kicks off the event on 2nd December, which will consist of the full grotto experience, with illuminating art works by individual artists and Illumini's Santa. During the course of the evening, there will be performers all working with light, including fire performances, illuminating juggling, dancers, singers, light shows, ice carving.
http://www.illuminievent.co.uk/cryptmas-2010/cryptmas-2010-main.html

THE VENUE.
The Crypt, St Pancras Church Euston Rd/ Duke's Rd, London, NW1 2BA
2nd Decemeber– 22nd December 2010
Open Daily 11am-7pm Free
Opening Night
Thursday 2nd December 5pm – 9pm .Free Admission . Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

The Moot With No Name (Nov/Dec)

3 November - PSYCHIC CAFE - Murray Langham - Chocolate and Relationships
This experiential mini workshop uses chocolate flavours and shapes to help you to understand your true personality, how you communicate in relationships with partners and friends. Each shape and flavour has a different language - what is yours?
Murray Langham, is co-director of Schoc Chocolates in New Zealand, a therapist, counsellor, facilitator and author of Chocolate Therapy and Hot Chocolate.
Please note, Psychic Cafe events are £5 and start at 7.30

10 November - ANDREW MERCER - Ghosts!
Andy Mercer has filmed and recorded them for years and has many a true tale to tell...

17 November PAOLO CORTUCCI - Multidimensional Astrology
A lightweight look at astrology and some of its layers and levels through the charts of people (famous or otherwise) and events. The presentation will focus on the most intriguing and significant factors highlighted by these charts. We will also see how they can provide meaning and guidance. The charts will be used to expand participants
knowledge of astrology. Participants are welcome to provide their charts for discussion. A basic knowledge of astrology would be helpful.
Paolo Cortucci is a Diploma holder of the Faculty of Astrological Studies. He is the Facultys Head Tutor and serves on its Council. Paolo runs an astrological practice and is currently studying horary astrology.

24 November JOYCE FROOME & KERRIANN GODWIN The Pendle Witches
The Pendle Witchcraft case is a compelling human story which provides a dramatic insight into the importance of magic in the lives of our ancestors. Joyces recently published work on the Pendle Witches will also be available this evening.

1 December CROWLEYMASS!

The Atlantis Bookshop presents The Moot With No Name
Every Wednesday. £5/£3. 7:30 for 8pm start.
Opposite the Royal Courts of Justice on the Strand (near Aldwych) is a Tudor-style pub, the George. The Devereux is down the alley next to this. Contact The Atlantis Bookshop for further information
www.theatlantisbookshop.com

HALLOWEEN BOAT RIDE INTO HAUNTED TUNNEL

HALLOWEEN BOAT RIDE INTO HAUNTED TUNNEL
Saturday 30th – Sunday 31st October 2010
Canal Museum
12-13 New Wharf Road
London N1 9RT

The Annual Halloween boat ride is a unique trip through the haunted Islington Tunnel on board one of London's community narrow boats specially decorated for the occasion with a friendly witch amongst the crew. Be prepared for some surprise sights in the darkness of the 191 year old tunnel! You may also meet a witch on your journey or before or after it!

Places are limited on each trip. Babies are counted even if they are carried in arms. The Canal Museum Trust sells boat trip tickets as agent for the Camden Canals and Narrow boat Association. You are advised to be at the museum at least 15 minutes before your trip - the boat cannot wait for latecomers. Kids receive sweets on board and a free glow stick.

Expect the unexpected as you look around the London Canal Museum. There will be special activities for children in the museum so make sure you allow time for these either before or after your boat trip. (Before if you are catching one of the last boats of the evening). Look out for horrible sights and listen for screams! Explore the corridor of fear Listen to horrible noises, and look out for horrible pictures in unexpected places! If you have left it too late to book for the complete event including boat trip you will still be able to visit the museum at usual museum entry charges. Advance booking is not required for a museum visit without a boat trip.

Our Ghost Story Teller will tell stories in the museum at 1630, 1730, 1830, 1930 and 2030 on both days. Each story-telling session lasts 20-25 minutes. Prepare for sinister spine-chilling tales that will make your blood curdle!


INFORMATION
Time: Boat ride runs from 15.00pm – 21.00pm
Price: Adult (aged 16-120 inclusive) £10.00 / Child (aged 0-15 inclusive) £8.00
Meeting Point: Canal Museum, 12-13 New Wharf Road, London N1 9RT
Nearest tube / station: Kings Cross tube and BR
http://www.londonparanormal.com/GFcanelboatride30-31oct2010.html