Vintage Generation 21st -27th March 2011
A 7 day Celebration of Britain’s Cultural Heritage
Monday 21st March
Art Club & Curry -1950’s Special / Milgi / 7pm Start / £5 (Book Now)
In theme with the Vintage Generation we’re decoupage-ing it up in a 1950’s stylie – think Vintage kitsch, formica, frills, doilies, fabrics, lacquer and of course Elvis. If you have something in mind that you’d like to specifically transform then bring it along, otherwise it’s all materials included.
Tuesday 22nd March
1960‘s Folky Vegan Feast / Milgi / 8pm-10pm / £15 (Booking Essential)
We’ve all heard about it – the Microbiotic food trend that was big in the 60’s, now you get to experience it for yourselves. It’s all the rage at the moment, so make the most of this Macrobiotic raw food feast. Psychedelic, folk and a whole lot of Hippy flower power will guide you though this one off foodie feast.
1950‘s Come Dancing Special / Cardiff Arts Institute / 8pm-12pm / £4
A one off Lindy Hop and Jive special learn how to dance in a friendly environment all abilities and groups welcome. We have the amazing Skiffle band ‘Railroad Bill’ (described by Lonnie Donnegan himself as ‘bloody good’) alongside other guest DJ’s for a night of dancing, fun and vintage beats and treats. (40s/50s dress encouraged but not essential)
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Wednesday 23rd March
Dr Disco (1970s) / Milgi / 8pm-12pm / Free
Tonight we celebrate the style, glamour and pampering of the 1970’s including a vintage cocktail bar with special vintage cocktails, generation hairstyles, “Lush Retro Beauty Bar” Fashion Photography and uber-disco tunes to get you in the mood. Think mini, maxi, spandex, double knit, glitter, Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, roller skates and mirror balls.
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Thursday 24th March
1980‘s Supperclub / Milgi / 8pm-10pm / £15 – 4 Courses (Booking Essential)
Your monthly one stop destination for social feasting takes us on a trip down memory lane to the 1980’s. Remembered for it’s music, fashion but not it’s food. Supperclub takes you on a journey to that very place with its special twists. Vol-au-vents! Avocado vinaigrette! Fondue! Yoghurt! Pineapple & cheese on cocktail sticks! Get your shoulder pads out and step back in time to a decade we can’t help but love.
1970‘s Reggae Britannia Special w/ DJ Derek / Cardiff Arts Institute / 8pm-2am / £4
We celebrate the foundations of the British Reggae scene, with none other the DJ Derek (Big Chill / Bestival) supported by Love & Harmony Sounds, Kaptin and Big Crumb selecting some true UK Roots, Dub, Lovers and Dancehall classics, from: Steel Pulse to Smiley Culture; Matumbi to Macka B; and Aswad to Apache Indian. +4 Redstripes for £10, +Rum & Coke £2.20
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Friday 25th March
Generation Exhibition Launch / Milgi / 8pm-12pm / Free
Take a word like “Generation” for example and re-define what that means in a contemporary sense. Outcome – An multi-dimensional underground exhibition set in and around Milgi’s factory walls and an Artsy Party for all you generational Andy Warhol types. Expect photography, installation, painting, performance and video art.
For all you foodies there will be a taster menu on offer for a bargain price £12 where you get to try a large cross section of the menu. With Northern Soul to keep you firmly in the Vintage vibe, all in all It’s going to be a very interesting evening – whatever floats your boat.
Back to the Future Fridays / Cardiff Arts Institute / 10PM-4AM / £2/4
As part of the Vintage Generation festival, our Brain Juice residents dig in the crates unleashing some of their influences, from Hip-hop to UK Garage, Jungle and Old Skool Rave. We also have Shoreditch’s finest wordsmith Mikill Pane and Louis Boston drops a live set over some classic beats. Kaptin / DJ Comfort / Esoterra / Orange Elvis plus live sets from Mikill Pane and Louis Boston.
Louis Boston ‘Smile Again’ from huw caddy on Vimeo.
Saturday 26th
Paradise Garage 100% Vintage Market / Milgi / 12pm-5pm / Free
We’ve picked the best of the best to give you a condensed and choreographed quality and not quantity version of the legendary Northcote Lane market. What Goes Around Comes around and with rails and even more rails of carefully selected Vintage bargains with it’s very own dressing room area, style hunter photographers and advisors you won’t be disappointed. Bring your hardcorest shopping mate and enjoy an afternoon of shopping paradise.
Afternoon Tease / Milgi / 3pm-8pm / Free (Booking Essential)
Brace yourselves for an afternoon of fun, fun, fun that we have lined up for you. Make your way to our yurt dressed for afternoon tea – 1920’s style. We have Lampshade Burlesque, Siren Sister Dj’s(TBC) and high tea with cream scones and cucumber sandwiches – this ladies and gentlemen will be an afternoon of social decadence and art deco dreams truly inspired for you to enjoy with friends and acquaintances.
In Full Electro Swing / Cardiff Arts Institute / 9pm-4am / £6.00
The Correspondents return to join us in a ‘Mad March’ Mad Hatters Tea Party. Expect the usual fun of the fair. The Secret Speakeasy / Photobooth / 1920’s Cinema Visuals / Parlour Games / Burlesque surprises and early evening dance lessons. This is 1920’s swing cooked up for the modern dancefloor.
Sunday 27th
Paradise Garage 100% Vintage Market / Milgi / 12pm-5pm / Free
We’ve picked the best of the best to give you a condensed and choreographed quality and not quantity version of the legendary Northcote Lane market. What Goes Around Comes around and with rails and even more rails of carefully selected Vintage bargains with it’s very own dressing room area, style hunter photographers and advisors you won’t be disappointed. Bring your hardcorest shopping mate and enjoy an afternoon of shopping paradise.
Rockabilly and Roast / Milgi / 12pm-8pm / Free
The Best in Show Veggie Roast dinner with all the trimmings which includes Rockabilly loving Dj’s and free bloody Mary – from your point of view, there’s not much more you could ask for from a Lazy Vintage Sunday?
Squeaky Hill Pub Quiz Vintage Special / Cardiff Arts Institute / 4pm-6pm / Free
A jam-packed afternoon full of the weird and wonderful! Multi-personality presenters provoke fun-filled mental and physical challenges and fabulous prizes
Songs of Leonard Cohen / Cardiff Arts Institute / 8pm-12pm / £4adv
For all you lovers of the most enigmatic, mysterious and sub textual of songwriters, this is an evening dedicated to vintage Cohen.
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