a very brief outing

It was Nottingham Light Night last night and we rarely miss the chance to spend some time wandering round although the Uke Orchestra has provided the entertainment for the last 3 years or so, meaning the the wandering has been a sole occupation.

This year he decided to join me rather than play to the masses in the Tourist Information Office and we kept the visit short as I started to wheeze quite early on. This means that there are few photos but we did enjoy what we saw :-)

 a handsome dragon made from assorted trash :-)

 we had fun spotting the cds etc

 I don't usually take photos of youngsters but I do love her cardi/jumper, lovely colours

 human mannequins

 after watching this installation, the patterns and pictures moved and changed, we headed home x

Nottingham light night

Last Friday night was the annual Nottingham light night so we headed off into town straight after work. My man was playing with the Uke Orchestra  from 7-9 so I had a wander round a few of the attractions before meeting up again and heading for the pub.

This year there were not so many buildings lit up and although the castle had a big event on, admission was by ticket only and they had sold out 2 weeks ago ( free entrance but ticket still required)

But I still found plenty to look at......

Nottingham Trent University Students produced short films to light up the Newton Building

The Daleks staged their own invasion outside the Theatre Royal

 

This is the Corner House Cinema complex,

 

Part of the Adams Building in the Lace Market

 

Stella Corralls lace lampshades at Debbie Bryan shop in the Lace Market

 

Willow Figures outside St Marys Church by Wildworks and young people of Nottingham

Stepping stones by Andy McKeown

The Bottle Family by Sarah Turner

The Architectural Pavillion by Nottingham University Architect students

Then back to the Ukes :-)

A great night out topped off with a few drinks in the King Billy

Nottingham Light Night 2011

Its back, Nottingham Light Night, the festival to aimed to try and shed the winter blues. First night was last night and it continues again tonight. Warning, this will be a long, photo heavy post!! This is the fourth Light Night and once again the buildings were lit up and the city centre was dotted with street performers,art installations and light projections. Indoor and outdoor events for all ages were proving popular especially as the temperatures rapidly dropped.

As ever, the big wheel was back in the square, I love having the wheel in Nottingham especially as it can been seen from several miles away.



This year it was accompanied by a crazy golf course!



One of the large car manufactures came up with a very pink car.



The opportunity to put graffiti on the castle walls was proving popular though I must point out that this was achieved with light projection rather than cans of paint...this dinosaur slowly appeared as we stood watching.



Ian, from 'what a palaver ' was having a few problems with the fire juggling simply because it was dark and the light from the fiery end of the sticks made it difficult to see the cold end! but they were proving to be as entertaining  as ever.



Down at Brewhouse Yard, the aliens had landed and were making friends with the crowd.







These were amazing puppets, each operated by three people.

In keeping with the spirit of the night, the trees were lit up and light sculptures abounded. The local Morris Men also put in their traditional appearance but as some of the musicians commented, its b****y cold on the fingers !!






There is a secret garden in the centre of Nottingham behind Bromley house and last night it was home to Prodigal sunbeams, an installation by Tim Haynes.






Inspired by landscape, identity and place.

The castle put on music and light displays in the grounds.




We didn't get to see everything and look forward to doing it all again next year.



As we wondered home down atmospheric streets we decided that this post will finish with some music provided by the Nottingham Ukulele Club in the council house arcade last night.



Thanks to BikerTed for the video.

Nottingham Light Night

As the sun set last night, strange creatures came out to play :-)

We wandered round illuminated pyramids,



Ooohed at the big wheel,



Escaped the clutches of a mad robot,



Ran from the scary dragon,



Were followed by a wraith,



Saw fire light up the sky,



Found Musicians trapped in a caravan,



Were chased by a mad nun,



And a scary monster,



Were serenaded by Wholesome Fish,



Listened to quiet music in a candlelit church,



These were some of the sounds and sights of Nottingham Light Night 2010



more photos here.