Author Archives: janifranck

About janifranck

Artist, activist, founding director of The Art House in Southampton.

Gig Announcement: Grant Sharkey’s 24th Album Launch

If I’m correct, we have hosted every one of Grant’s 23 launches so far, and not having a premises was not going to stop us from promoting this one! Join us at Planet Sounds on Sunday 10 November for the … Continue reading

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Bunkerfest 2024 Recap – a community effort that raised over £1200!

Bunkerfest 2024 was a huge success, raising over £1200 for the Community Pantry – and we couldn’t have done it without you! The money raised (after event costs have been taken out) will go to funding our regular pop-up pantry … Continue reading

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Special guest for this month’s Moving Voices

Moving Voices poetry open mic at Terrace Bar, Harbour Lights, Ocean Village on Friday, 30th August at 7pm. The event offers a supportive open mic for poetry and song, welcoming first-time performers. The bar will serve drinks and snacks, with a view of the water. Performers can sign up between 7-7:30pm. Continue reading

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Kindness is a blessing – update from Gill (and Speedy)

Gill here with a report on Friday’s pantry – with gratitude to donors and volunteers. Today’s offerings included giant peppers, chocolate biscuits, and soup. Volunteers Ziggy, Abby, and others helped distribute groceries, and new visitors were welcomed. Appreciation was extended to Board in the City CIC for their work. The pantry welcomes visitors next week from 11am to 1pm. Continue reading

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Our music stage at Arches Open Studios – Sat 8 & Sun 9 June ’24

We were delighted to curate and do sound for Arches Open Studios 2024 – be sure to come along to the next one, this is an amazing event! Bunker178, the mobile offshoot of The Art House, are delighted to present … Continue reading

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