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LISTINgSin association withYOur COmPrEHENSIvE LISTINgS guIDETO WHAT’S ON IN NEWCASTLE CITY CENTrETHIS fOrTNIgHTArTuNTIL SATurDAY28TH APrILApropros The Kissing Of AHand. Forefronting the FestivalRobert Walser, this exhibitionconsists of the work of elevennational and international artistswho share a fascination for thework of the 20th Century Swisswriter Robert Walser, regarded asone of the major figures ofmodernist literature. Vane, FirstFloor, Commercial Union House,Pilgrim Street, Newcastle.uNTIL SuNDAY 29TH APrILShakespeare In Art. To celebrate the175th birthday of Newcastle’s TheatreRoyal in 2012, the Laing will host anexhibition which explores howShakespeare has inspired artists forcenturies. Laing Gallery, New BridgeStreet, Newcastle. 0191 232 7734On Kawara. On Kawara’s OneMillion Years is an epic work ofconceptual art. It speaks simply anddirectly about a subject that is relevantto us all: the passage and marking oftime. Part of AV Festival. BALTICCentre For Contemporary Art, Gateshead.0191 478 1810frIDAY 20TH APrIL uNTILSATurDAY 26TH mAYMalerei: Painting As Object.Infinitely more interesting thanwatching paint dry, this exhibitionexplores the process of painting andpaint as a ‘thing’. A motley crew ofartists investigate the substance withtheir own perspectives andmultidisciplinary practices, be that12visceral, historical, modernist orpostmodern eclectic. NewBridge Space,New Bridge Street West, Newcastle.SATurDAY 21ST & 28THAPrIL2012 Picture Of The Month. TheLaing Art Gallery is offering visitorsthe chance to learn more about thestories behind some of its best-lovedpaintings with a series of free talks.The Picture of the Month talks willfocus on a different painting everymonth. Laing Gallery, New Bridge Street,Newcastle. 0191 232 7734mONDAY 23rD APrIL uNTILTHurSDAY 10TH mAYColour As Material: A SoloExhibition By Helen Baker. Aninstallation of works by ProfessorHelen Baker, Professor of fine art inthe School of Arts and Social Sciences.The installation of works will supportand engage with the consideration ofColour as Material. Lecture given bythe artist on Thursday 26th April at5pm. Gallery North, Squires Building,Sandyford Road, Northumbria University.0191 227 3105frIDAY 27TH APrIL uNTILSATurDAY 19TH mAYThe Power Of Place. Exploring theexperience of travel through artworksincluding African sculpture, ceramicsand 17th Century painting. HattonGallery, Newcastle University.uNTIL frIDAY 4TH mAYMichele Fletcher: Time Spent.This exciting solo show showcases acollection of enchanting oil on linenpainting alongside works on paperfrom Michele Fletcher, an emergingstar in the contemporary art world.Opus Art Gallery, Milburn House,Dean Street, Newcastle.uNTIL SuNDAY 6TH mAY19th Century Art In Newcastle.During the 19th Century, Newcastlewas home to a thriving art world. Thisexhibition explores the work of manyof its key figures who captured thelife and spirit of the age. LaingGallery, New Bridge Street, Newcastle.0191 232 7734rECOmmENDSOur PICK Of THE BESTEvENTS TAKINg PLACETHIS fOrTNIgHTKIDSThe Chuckle Brothers:Pirates Of River Rother 2.A treat for the kids, but a bagof laughs for mum and dadtoo! Saturday 21st April at MillVolvo Tyne Theatre, Westgate Road,NewcastleArTOn Kawara’s One MillionYears. The last chance to catchthis exhibition on the passageand marking of time. UntilSaturday 29th April at BALTICCentre For Contemporary Art,GatesheadSTAgEIs There Any Body There?If comedy and magic tickle yourfancy, you’ll love this spookymurder mystery with a twist.Tuesday 24th to Thursday 26thApril at Theatre Royal Studio, GreyStreet, NewcastleCOmEDYGavin Webster’sNorthumbrian Assembly.From rib tickling jokes to thegood old fashioned meat raffle,you won’t be able to hide asmile. Every Sunday at The StandComedy Club, High Bridge Street,NewcastlemuSICCandi Staton. Best knownfor her floor-filling classicYoung Hearts Run Free, see thisinspired singer songwriter inclose quarters. Saturday 28th Aprilat Hoochie Coochie, Pilgrim Street,NewcastleuNTIL SuNDAY 6TH mAYAV Festival 12 – TorstenLauschmann. Torsten Lauschmann’scritically acclaimed work has beendescribed as too slow to be film, andtoo fast to be photography. Workingacross old and new technologies, hecreates magical installations that