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Thursday 9th February DAN REED
Intimate show with guitar legend.
Dan has opened for The Stones, Bon Jovi and Bowie in huge arenas, so grab this chance to catch the great man in such an intimate enviroment.
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UHOVI COURSES AT EVI
FOR Details ring UHOVI on 08001223220
Do you want to know how to run an event (16th and17th February) or set up a Community Sport/Physical Activity Enterprise (10th and 11th May), then enlist on these informative, accredited at HE level courses
EBBW VALE EQUALITY FESTIVAL
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17th 10.30am-6.30pm
Learn to play Steel Drums, Sign Language and watch films and talk about breaking stereotypes. Stands from Stonewall,Wales Refuge Council, RNIB,Disability Wales and more.
This event is funded by the Welsh Government and coordinated by The Bevan Foundation.
SATURDAY 18TH FEBRUARY PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION
A change from your usual Saturday night, stay in this Building which dates from 1849 with paranormal experts conducting an investigation. 7.30-3.30am. This event is a fundraiser for EVI.
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“ANTI CHARTISM TALK FROM YOUR MP CRAWSHAY BAILEY
Anti Chartist Convention 2012 at Ebbw Vale Insititute. Thurs 23rd Feb at 6pm-8pm. Public Meeting, Free Entry. ‘Crawshay Bailey MP’ Talks about his many money making ideas, and why working class people should NOT have the right to vote. To Book yourself a place to listen to ’Crawshay Bailey MP’ please contact 07787731209 phone or text, or emailivorguide@yahoo.co.uk or contact Ebbw Vale Insititute. Seats are very limited, book early to avoid disappointment. This is an historical talk for entertainment purposes
Fri 4th May 12: Andy Thomas: Transforming the Global Agenda
Andy Thomas gives a broad and illuminating overview of the current key issues; with growing social unrest and concerns over the ancient prophecies for the era following 21st December 2012, how do we ensure that we stay positive?
Tickets: £5 on the door, Doors Open: 7pm
PREVIOUS EVENTS AT EBBW VALE INSTITUTE
Friday January 20th 2012 HELLS BELLS
If you love Aussie Rock Legends AC/DC
Then Hells Bells is the high energy
tribute show for you. Tickets £10
WEDNESDAY 18TH January 10.am – 3pm
Pop in and have a go at Gardening, Aromatherapy, Recycled Crafts and Jewellery Making (1-3)
WEA QWEST Development workers available to give you information on any learning or training needs.
DONT FORGET ALL ACTIVITIES ARE FREE TO SAMPLE
Contact Ray Neil 01495791128 or 07780006182
More info on WEA QWEST click Here
Saturday 17th December 2011 @ EVi:
Doors 7pm
Tickets: £5 on the door
DECEMBER 8TH
EVI Thank You Party
for local business, residents and council,
for their help and support during phase 1
of the regeneration of the EVI
Fri 9th Dec 11 THE SHIFT … is about to HIT the FAN! Former oilfield executive Ian R Crane, has become one of the UK’s leading authorities in deep geopolitics, where geographic, economic, social,. However, things are not going entirely to plan as ‘THE SHIFT HITS THE FAN’ and accelerates the awakening of the masses at an exponential pace.Doors open 7pm, starts 7.30pmTickets: £5 Click for more info
WHO’S NEXT Friday December 2nd UK’s
Premier Who tribute capture the 
feel and sound of the Worlds greatest rock band. Whether it’s a Greatest Hits set or Quadrophenia in full, you will love it. Tickets £10 Advance, 7pm doors , show 7.30 Click here for More Details on Who’s Next
Local guys the Merton Archer Band provide support on this night of legendary excess. Click Here For More On Merton Archer
NOVEMBER 2011
TONE DAMAGE
26 November at 7pm
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With Tone Damage having released their EP “Along For The Ride” it’s time to promote it! Come along to the EVI for Music and Drinks, a live set from the band the chance to buy the EP. Tickets are £2.50 presale and will be £3.00 on the door if available.
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Fri 11th Nov 11: Beyond the Illusion – A Time Of Awakening: Michael & Sarah
Feeley.Authors, Husband and Wife team and now Ex-Police Officers Michael and Sarah Feeley, had the spiritual awakening of a lifetime when they relived the murder of a Victorian teenager in 2009. Doors open 7pm, starts 7:30pm Ticket: £5 Click for more on Michael & Sarah Feeley
Mon 31st Oct 11: CANCELLED – Mike Davies, The Peoples’ Psychic Join the Peoples’ Psychic, for an evening of mediumship with award winning international Psychic Medium, Mike Davies. Come along for a night of contacting the world beyond.. Doors open: 7pm, show starts 7.30pm Tickets: £5 CLICK HERE For Details on Mike Davies
YOUTH MUSIC NIGHT WEDNESDAY 26TH OCTOBER
LIVE BAND: The Kix Wednesdays 7-10:30pm: Years 9, 10 & 11 Disco – tickets: £5.00 Tickets available from EVi For further details, contact Cath Parker, BGCBC Youth Services on 01495 355811 or 07817 246920
21/10/11: Bevan Foundation “The Dream of Aneurin Bevan: The Politics of Culture”
An evening of Culture, Community and Celebration to mark 10 years of the Bevan Foundation. We are pleased to invite you to celebrate ten years of the Bevan Foundation on Friday 21st October at the EVI, Ebbw Vale, 6.30 – 9.30pm. Leading historian Dai Smith will be discussing ‘The Dream of Aneurin Bevan: The Politics of Culture’ and there will be special performances from BBC Radio Wales presenter Beverley Humphreys and Cor Elan Choir. We hope you can join us. Tickets are £10 and include a buffet dinner and entertainment. Visit www.bevanfoundation.org or call 01495 3456702 to book
DJ Try outs: Friday 21st October: 5-6.30pm:Do you want to become a DJ? Are you 15yrs – 25yrs?Come along, have a go, and find out more about this OCN accredited DJ course @ EVi on Fri 21st October 11, 5.30-6.30pm.This is an excellent opportunity for any young person wanting to become a DJ for leisure purposes or as potential employment to try it out. The course will run from Monday 24thOctober, 11am-5pm throughout half term and then meet weekly to develop your skills and perform at various venues / events. Spaces are limited for this course, for more information contact Greg Morgan, BGCBC Youth Services: 01495 355811.
LIVE MUSIC: Sat 22nd October: The Hip Priests | Bulletridden | This System Kills..Saturday 22nd October 2011 @ EVi Click Here for more on The Hip PriestsBulletridden,This System Kills,Bring to Ruins,Trigger McPoopshute Doors open 7pm, Entry £5, 16+ SHOW PLEASE BRING OVER 18 ID TO DRINK AT THE BAR
17/10/11 QWEST Get Set For Work Launch ‘Get Set for Work’ is a collaborative provision between QWEST, Careers Wales, BTCV, EVI and WEA, set up to help citizens of Blaenau Gwent access relevant services to support them into education, training and employment. . . 
01/10/11: An Evening Aboard the Starship, Richard D Hall As seen on TV: SKY Channel 201: “An Evening on Board The Starship with Richard D. Hall” Richard D Hall takes you on a journey in search for the truth about UFOs, Al Qaeda, Crop circles and will describe the war we are currently fighting – The Information War. Doors open: 7pm, talk starts 7:30pm Tickets: £5: available online at www.richplanet.net
September 2011
03/09/11: Communities First/EVAD Greenspaces: EVi Community Garden Project- Volunteers Needed! Starting in early September – and running every Tuesday from 10am-3pm thereafter We will be levelling, clearing and terracing the site and then planting a variety of trees, shrubs and herbs! Learn new skills, meet new people, have fun working in the open air, and at the same time make a real difference to your local community. For further information please speak to: Mike Williams on 07870 682193, or Sam James on 01495 708022
06/09/11: Go Blaenau Gwent! Skill Building Workshops for employment Gain skills and qualifications that can lead to work opportunities – FREE! Starting 6th Sep, 10am – 1pm, skill building workshops range from: motivational training, time management, confidence building, basic skills, childcare and play skills to first aid, child protection and health & Safety. For more information, phone Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids’ Clubs Tel: 029 2074 100 or Email: gateway@clybiauplantcymru.org
07/09/11: Green Spaces Training Programme Wed 7th Sep: Course introduction [10am - 12pm] Thur 8th Sep: Manual Handling & risk assessment [9.30 - 5pm] Thur 15th Sep: Emergency First Aid at Work [9.30 - 5pm] Further courses available throughout October @ EVi & during Sep/Oct @ Silent Valley Nature Reserve – contact Jon Singleton on 079809 25469 for further info
09/09/11: Finding the Truth about 9/11, Andrew Johnson Andrew, along with fellow 9/11 researcher Dr.Judy Wood have bought up a whole new set of questions about the events around 9/11, which can no longer be ignored. For further information visit Andrews Website http://www.checktheevidence.com Doors open: 7pm, talk starts 7:30pm Tickets: £5
17.09.11: ERIC UNSEEN “MEAT AND RAZORBLADES EP RELEASE SHOW” STORY TO BE TOLD RICHARD KINSEY BITTERSWEET BY DESIGN AND MORE TBC DOORS 7.30 ….£4 ENTRY 16+ SHOW PLEASE BRING OVER 18 ID TO DRINK AT THE BAR…
21/09/11: WEA Mentoring Skills workshops Wed 21st Sep: Mentoring Skills, every Wed for 5 weeks For further information, please call Corinne Havard 01495 791128
August 2011
15-17/8/11: FREE Merthyr Rock Music Industries Workshops: Mon 15th Aug: Music: Try out electric drums / bass basics. Mon 15th Aug: Journalism: Learn how to become a Music Journalist. Tue 16th Aug: Music: Skill up on synths / fresh rock riffs on our guitars. Tue 16th Aug: Photography: Learn how to shoot live events. Wed 17th Aug: Design: From album covers, band logos to sets / merch. Age 14 plus, please register your interest by contacting EVi on 01495 708022
05/08/11: URBAN ART WORKSHOPS @ EVi – Every Friday throughout School holidays Come along and have a go at Graffiti and DJing workshops throughout the summer holidays, open to all 11-25 year olds 12-3pm: Graffiti Workshops 3 – 6pm: DJ workshops For more information contact the BGCBC Youth Services on 01495 355311
27/07/11: FREE Family Dance Sessions, open to all ages and abilities – every Wednesday throughout the summer holidays at EVi Drop in anytime, dance sessions will start Wednesday 27th July, from 1-3pm! For further info, contact BGCBC Arts Development team or EVAD on 01495 354767 / 352253
19/8/11: Monopoly Money, Global Financial Fraud & How to win the game Jon Witterick, founder of the getoutofdebtfree.org website explains in a light hearted presentation, (which recently appeared on Sky TV recently), just how fraudulent the global financial system is and compares it to a game of Monopoly. He also sheds light on how our spiritual growth can suffer as a result of this system and offers a unique spiritual insight into dealing with debt, by acting honestly, lawfully and truthfully. Doors open: 7pm, talk starts 7:30pm Tickets: £5, £3.50 concessions
July 2011
02/07/11: Clairvoyant Evening, Boston Ghost Magnet & The Peoples’ Psychic, 7pm World famous American Psychic Robyne Marie, know as the “Boston Ghost Magnet”, and Welsh Psychic Mike Davies, “The Peoples Psychic” will be contacting the world beyond at EVi on Saturday 2nd July….
04/07/11: Renewable Energy for Community Assets and Enterprises Sharing good practice and skills between Scotland and Wales Community Asset Development and the transfer of assets to community ownership continues to move up the agenda in Wales and across the UK. The main focus to date has been on assets, in the form of land or buildings, as a base for community or social enterprises and services and income generation to underpin their financial sustainability.
29.07.2011: Battle of the Bands – EVi Heat Want to play at Merthyr Rock? Here’s your chance! This year, the Wales-wide CLIC Battle Of The Bands competition is in conjunction with Merthyr Rock, the new music festival featuring The Blackout and Ocean Colour Scene which takes place on Sat 3 and Sun 4 September 2011 in Cyfartha Park, Merthyr Tydfil. Enter and share a stage with your heroes by winning the Merthyr Rock / CLIC Battle Of The Bands. For further details visit the CLIC Website
June 2011
03.06.11: 4th Street Traffic, Long Knives, Before the Escape, My Very Best 4TH STREET TRAFFIC LONG KNIVES BEFORE THE ESCAPE MY VERY BEST DOORS 7.30 PM ENTRY £4….16 + SHOW…PLEASE BRING OVER ID IF YOUR OVER 18 TO DRINK AT THE BAR…..
11.06.11: Zeitgeist Community Spirit: 12pm – 12am Featuring speakers & lectures from around the UK with Q&A sessions, a dedicated science exhibition and live music. Speakers include: James Phillips (wwwtzmeducation.org) Joe Gosling (Zeitgeist Sheffield), Vivak Shori/Alex Nolan (Zeitgeist Cardiff), and more… Come and talk with people who care about each other’s future. Entry: £5 – for all day/night access For further information, contact info@cardiff.tzmchapters.org
19.06.11: Streetdance Workshop: Got to Dance winners Chris & Wes Sky 1 Got to Dance winners CHRIS & WES will be leading Street dance workshops on Sunday 19th June at 2-3pm and 3-4pm….. (Please note change of date from 29th May 2011). Cost: £10 per hour To reserve your seats, please contact Kemistry on 07882 263567
May 2011
13.05.11 – Ian R Crane Talk, from 7pm Surviving The Final Meltdown: Financial Terrorism Exposed! An alternative view of the global financial crisis is being presented in The Meltdown Tour coming to Ebbw Vale on May 13, in the hands of former oil industry executive Ian R Crane. more info Tickets (£6) on the door or in advance (£5) from www.ianRcrane.co.uk 
CSI Valleys: Tuesday 17th May 2011, 12:30 – 1:30pm With the valleys very-own renowned forensic scientist, Nigel Hodge who will give you a very special view of how modern molecular biology can solve serious crimes 12.30 pm start Cost: FREE – more information on 01495 708022
DNA: Look up your genes: Tuesday 17th May 2001 – 10:30 – 3pm With the new genealogy centre due to open in Ebbw Vale later this year, come along and discover the secrets of DNA. What is it, how does make us who we are and how we inherit our ancestors’ characteristics? With Drs Rachel Iredale, Kim Madden and Rhian Morgan from the University of Glamorgan, and Claudine Anderson from Cardiff University/Techniquest/Wales Gene Park. And look up your heritage with Cybertyleri and the Blaenau Gwent Local/family history team! Robots and all……………… Cost: FREE – more information on 01495 708022
Rock Guitar in 11 dimensions by Dr Mark Lewney “What causes the revolutionary, history-changing sound of rock guitar, and how does it help us to understand the nature of the stuff we’re made of? Famelab winner Mark Lewney explains the physics of rock using riffs from Vivaldi to AC/DC, explains the secret of the Stradivarius, and shows how string vibrations might lie at the heart of the Big Questions about the universe.” “Gobsmackingly amazing … a high energy performer” Simon Singh, science writer “A cross between Einstein and Jimi Hendrix” CBBC
Local History: Wednesday 18th May 2011, from 2pm Glyn Walters, Local Historian will be on hand to show and discuss local historical archives via ProMo-Cymru’s Pixel touchscreen Film showings, information and discussions will take place from 2pm… If you have any films/photographs of local interest, please feel free to bring them along… Cost: FREE – more information on 01495 708022 
Victorian Surgery: Wednesday 18th May 2011, 7pm The incomparable Roger Morgan dons his Victorian surgeon’s garb, dims his oil-lamp and sharpens his instruments for an evening of surgery and medicine in Victorian times with humour, horror and knowledge!
Regular Events:
Mondays: Kung Fu / Tai Chi (from 6.30pm) more info Tuesdays: Yoga (from 7pm) more info Thursday: Tai Chi (7-8.30pm) more info Saturdays: Streetdance open and team classes (10-1pm) more info
Recent Past Events:
January 2011
28/01/11: KYSHERA / THE VENUS VIPERS / ECHOES OF THE DEAD DOORS 7.30.. ENTRY £4… 16+ show… Please bring ID if you are over 18 to drink at the bar…. more info
February 2011
Hi! Help Inside Charity Gig @ EVi on Fri 11th Feb Line up includes: Mr Showbiz, Pissing Pugs, The Watercolours – more information to follow…. 
14/2/2011 – 27/2/2011 Punk Forever Art Exhibition Punk Forever is touring punk art exhibition showing all aspects and colours – as well as the educational value – of punk through a refreshing and fun look at how punk changed the world, and how it has continued to evolve from 1976 to the present day. It includes art, music, fashion and poetry collected and designed by Gerrion Jones…. more info 
Sex Pistols Experience – Opening Night ‘Punk Forever’ Exhibition, Mon 14/2/11 OPENING / LAUNCH NIGHT OF THE PUNK FOREVER EXHIBITION.. PERFORMING A FULL SEX PISTOLS SET THE SEX PISTOLS EXPERIENCE.. more info 
Live Music: Henry Priestman [ex Christians]/ Dave Sharp [ex Alarm], Fri 25/2/11 the man behind The Yachts & The Christians, has finally gone solo… Friday 25th Feb 11, Doors Open 7.30pm, £6 entry.. more info
19/2/2011 Steve Williams | Stand-up story man As seen on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, on tour with Lee Mack and as a writer on Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC Three), trail blazing whimsical comedian Steve Williams hits the road with his debut national stand-up…. more info
March 2011
Friday 4th March: Eric Unseen @ Ebbw Vale Institute Church Street. Ebbw Vale Eric Unseen - 4th Street Traffic - The Long Knives - Before The Escape Doors 7.30pm Entry £4. 16+ Show.
Friday 11th March: Brain Gerrish “State of the Nation” Talk The State of our Nation talk: Brian is a former Navy Commander and seasoned campaigner and circuit speaker… more info Doors: 7pm, Entry £6
April 2011
Friday 8th April: Fell on Black days / Lifer / Epic Fail / Dark Waters FELL ON BLACK DAYS - www.fellonblackdays.com LIFER - www.soundcloud.com/lifer EPIC FAIL - www.myspace.com/epicfail616 DARK WATERS -www.myspace.com/darkwaters24 DOORS 7.30 PM ENTRY £4 …16+ SHOW.
14.04.2011 – Live Celtic Wrestling
Live Celtic Wrestling
@ Ebbw Vale Institute 14th April 2011 Tickets: £7.50 Adults / £5.00 Cons more info 
Saturday 16th April – Tony Gosling talk: War on Freedom Tony Gosling is a former BBC journalist, lecturer, a member of the Ethics Council of Journalists and presents the Weekly Politics Show on Bristol Community FM radio. Tony will be providing an alternative narrative to the mainstream news…”more info Tickets £6 on the door, Doors open: 7pm
Tues 19th April, 5pm-7pm: BBC Radio Wales: Election 2011: Making it Clear BBC Radio Wales will be broadcasting live from the EVi Cultural Centre – a guaranteed Politician free zone; so come along and air your views – no guarantee of radio time, but a great opportunity to take part in the discussions…. Tuesday 19th April : 5-7pm For further information visit: bbc.co.uk/radiowales
27.04.11 – An Evening of Clairvoyance Wednesday 27th 2011 Door open 7pm Featuring Leigh Gameson and Kay Lee Includes a special performance from world and welsh champion street dancers “KEMISTRY” more info
