Photographer Lynda Laird has created an extraordinary, immersive exhibition, An Imperfect Account of a Comet, at Solaris, Norman Road. The Gallery is shrouded in darkness; inside is a large installation of 560 photographic glass plates of stars discovered by Caroline Herschel in the 18th century which she found were missing from the British Star Catalogue. HOT’s Lauris Morgan-Griffiths spoke to Lynda about the project.
An informal DIY festival by artists to celebrate invention in its abstract and strangest everydayness is inspired by John Logie Baird’s work to develop television. Jude Montague talks about how she gets inspired by his spirit of invention.
Landscape artist Ben Fenton shares his love for Bottle Alley and Sidney Little.
The People’s Health Alliance is holding their first Health and Wellbeing event at Fairlight Village Hall on Saturday 24 February from 10am til 4pm. HOT’s Zelly Restorick asked organiser Ruth Drake some questions about the organisation and the event.
The legendary rock and roll genius John Otway chats to Jude Montague ahead of his gig at The Pig on Wednesday 21 February.
“An evening of poems to be enjoyed not endured”: Chris Connelley looks forward to Brian Bilston and Henry Normal’s night of poetry with a difference on Friday 16 February at the De La Warr Pavilion.
Following the recent Launch event at the White Rock Theatre, the Guildhall Trust unveils its new programme and plans for the White Rock since becoming the venue’s new operator. It proposes to develop the programme on offer, build community partnerships and increase engagement with schools, young people and the creative sector. The text below is supplied by Kate Gordon of Bright Spark PR.
If you are planning to vote in this year’s elections, make sure you are prepared for the requirement to show photo identification at the polling station – otherwise you won’t be allowed to vote. Hastings Borough Council have launched an awareness campaign to bring local residents up to speed. Nick Terdre reports.
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