Culture
Castle Galleries to mark Bob Dylan’s 70th birthday
As one of the world’s most important and influential cultural icons of a generation, Bob Dylan’s global influence permeates every layer of our modern culture.
Canary Wharf becomes London’s Jazz Capital
Canary Wharf becomes the centre of the jazz world on 12-14 August when some of the best performers on the circuit take the stage at the Canary Wharf Jazz Festival.
Helsinki Design Week 2011
Helsinki Design Week is the event for design, architecture and fashion aficionados and professionals.
Two masters of modern British sculpture
A new tour from Martin Randall Travel is being launched to coincide with the major Moore exhibition at Hatfield House and the opening of the Barbara Hepworth gallery in Wakefield.
Spike Milligan painting goes under the hammer
Nearly 10 years after his death, comedy genius Spike Milligan, who spent his childhood growing up in Lewisham, will again be the centre of attention when one of his paintings comes up for sale – the first time that a painting by the former Goon has gone under the hammer, according to Grand Auctions.
Covent Garden hosts Louis Vuitton arts project
Covent Garden will host fashion powerhouse Louis Vuitton in the latest evolution of the brand’s Young Arts Project – which unites emerging artists with the best cultural institutions and artists in London – to launch the project’s new website.
Somerset Art Weeks 2011
Somerset Art Weeks 2011, which runs from Saturday 17th September to Sunday, 2nd October, is the largest art event in Somerset with around 400 artists and makers showcasing their work to the public in over 100 venues county-wide.
Surprises for culture vultures across Scotland
From major new museums to the return of iconic galleries, Scotland is at the centre of a cultural revolution this year by a surprising number of new offerings.
Glasgow Jazz Festival 2011
Glasgow Jazz Festival will celebrate its 25th year as one of the UK’s finest jazz festivals next month.
Leicester hosts first UK Green Film Festival
Co-hosted at Phoenix Square in Leicester, the first national UK Green Film Festival is set to run this weekend (Friday 20th to Sunday 22 May 2011); and with the three-day programme now announced, organisers are gearing up to show a selection of the best films, documentaries and shorts highlighting climate change and other environmental issues.
Flickr hosts the 'People’s Royal Wedding Album'
The People’s Royal Wedding Album – a group on Flickr that aimed to capture the people’s take on the Royal Wedding with a £5,000 prize to the best photo from UK users – hosts over 1500 images, more than 1,200 of which were shared by people either on the day or over the Royal Wedding weekend.
Krakow Film Festival
Krakow welcomes its 51st film festival later this month, as the Polish capital of culture welcomes one of the country’s biggest celebrations of cinema.
Nationwide Art Pass launches for summer
The launch of the National Art Pass by national fundraising charity the Art Fund, giving free and discounted access to hundreds of normally-charging museums, galleries and exhibitions, is set to be good news for the Government, as well as the population at large.
‘Leamington Live’ proves to be a big hit with the crowds
Leamington Live, the exciting and hugely entertaining event celebrating style, arts and culture in Royal Leamington Spa, was deemed another fantastic success. The town was packed as people lined the streets, soaked up the sun and enjoyed a host of free activities around the town.
Desert Island Books at Barts
Cult speakeasy Barts is proud to announce the launch of the Barts Book Club kicking off on Wednesday 11th May, then meeting once a month thereafter.