Aparthotel launches new events line-up
Birmingham aparthotel Staying Cool at Rotunda has welcomed 2024 with a host of new events as part of its popular Creative Heights II programme.
From panoramic yoga to immersive theatre, new events are now available to book, all taking place at the skyscraping aparthotel in the heart of Birmingham city centre.
Working with fellow indies from across the city, Creative Heights II is a not-for-profit programme providing a platform for talented artists, local designers, well-being hosts and food and drink providers to celebrate Staying Cool’s 15 years in Birmingham.
In 2023 Staying Cool hosted open-house photography sessions, a make-your-own Rotunda show-and-tell and Wilderness Restaurant food and wine tasting night among other sell-out events.
This year, between Friday, 19 January and Sunday, 21 January, Staying Cool is partnering with Stan’s Cafe Theatre for Ultraopticon – a unique, immersive theatre experience taking place in a Rotunda penthouse.
Guests can witness a mysterious 24 hour webcast in 13 plus languages through 45 minute slots across the weekend.
On Sunday 28 January, the apartment hotel will partner running group Run of a Kind for a 5k or 10k hosted run starting and finishing at Rotunda.
Runners will pause at some of the city’s most iconic and beautiful buildings to hear a fun architectural fact (or five) while they catch their breath, before heading back to Staying Cool for a coffee and croissant to finish.
On Sunday 25 February, Ruth Millington, author of This Book Will Make You An Artist, will host an afternoon of art for children.
A children’s workshop recommended for ages 5 to 11 years, guests will explore drawings, paintings, sculptures and collages by famous artists, including Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso, Hilma af Klint and Vincent van Gogh. Arts materials are provided.
Tracey Stephenson, co-founder and joint managing director of Staying Cool, said: “Creative Heights is all about celebrating local, not only in the events we’re hosting, but the charities we’re supporting throughout the programme.
“Our event hosts have chosen a range of charities to benefit from ticket sales proceeds including SIFA Fireside, LoveBrum and Birmingham Women's Aid.”
Visit the Creative Heights web page for booking links, times and prices.
