Kicking up a musical storm – Miranda Quammie launches Tempest
Miranda Quammie’s début album Tempest uses folk and classical influences to examine notions of identity
Hackney Citizen
Silver Screen Diner – a recipe for success
Movies and meals to complement them are the latest offering for foodie filmheads
Harder times for Hackney squatters
The Hackney Citizen investigates the impact of the new legislation scrapping ‘squatters’ rights’ on the borough’s squatting community
Chatsworth Road Market faces uncertain future
Hackney Council to decide the fate of the weekly Sunday market
Campaigners fear post-Olympic ‘toxic’ legacy on Leyton Marshes
As Leyton Marsh returns to the public post-Olympics, campaigners fear the excavated land will never be the same again
The Tall Poppies – All the Rave
A mix of wit and melody characterises Tall Poppies’ latest album
but i cd only whisper – interview with director Nadia Latif
New play at the Arcola Theatre explores men’s mental health in 1970s black America
A Liar’s Autobiography – always look on the animated side of life
Hackney animators Tundra play a role in adaptation of Monty Python member Graham Chapman’s ‘untrue’ life story
Shakespeare’s ‘sequel’ – The Serpent’s Tooth
Shoreditch Town Hall this month hosts the Almeida Theatre’s first off-site production for over a decade
Quills – review
Second Skin’s rendition of the last days of the Marquis de Sade is a compelling and credible portrayal
Art at the Core – new works and live music
Core Arts is to host an evening of paintings by Sophie O’ Neill together with new work by MA students, Core printmakers and live music
Hoxton Apprentice to host charity Instagram photo auction
Donated photographs from London 2012 medallists amongst for sale in aid of HIV charity Positive East
Photography – For Our Pleasure?
New photo exhibition explores human interaction with the environment and animals at Hackney Picturehouse, 1 – 28 November 2012
Dalston Darlings to hold fashion fundraiser for women’s anti-violence charity
Dalston branch of Women’s Institute to host chic clothing sale at Brithdays in aid of the nia project
Hackney folk musician Sam Lee nominated for Mercury prize 2012
Flying the flag for folk, Mercury Prize-nominated Sam Lee gives the low down on Mumford & Sons, Laura Marling and Michael Jackson