Bars and Clubs
Cumbria gets ready for major street arts festival
A Cumbrian town is gearing up for one of the region’s biggest and brightest street arts festivals. Around 200 performers from across the world will take to the stages, streets and parks of Kendal between Friday 29th and Sunday 31st August in a series of exciting and unusual performances for the Mintfest international street arts festival.
I am 90 – One week celebrating a lifetime
The Royal Albert Hall and 46664 will be hosting an exhibition of exclusive, specially commissioned photographs, taken during Nelson Mandela’s historic visit to London in June this year to celebrate his 90th birthday. I am 90 is part of the Royal Albert Hall’s exhibition series, reflect.
Time to get the beers in!
Now in its fifth year, Oktoberfest at Bavarian Beerhouse brings the spirit of the ‘Wiesn’ beer festival from Munich to London. A staggering 25,000 guests have taken part in Oktoberfest at Bavarian Beerhouse since the event started in 2004, and this year, 10,000 Londoners are forecast to join the party, taking place seven weekends in a row from 18 September until 1 November 2008.
Shoreditch Festival announces vibrant music programme
The Shoreditch Festival, now in its 7th year, has announced one of the most exciting and musically diverse line-ups that will grace any festival all year and it all takes place on The Lift Main Stage and the Rising Tide EQ Stage, on Saturday 16 August in Shoreditch Park – the free opening day of the festival.
Alton Towers launches interactive pirate fun
Alton Towers Resort - the UK’s No 1 short break destination for families - provides the ultimate escape and is an endless adventure for children of all ages. Boasting a unique combination of ground-breaking thrill rides, a tropical Waterpark, two fully themed Hotels, a luxurious Spa, an Extraordinary Golf course and even a huge Conference Centre, the Resort offers unlimited fun all year round.
Grand Designs Live returns to Birmingham
This year’s Grand Designs Live is packed full of ideas and inspiration for every aspect of design and homebuilding. Featuring celebrity experts, new interactive features and great advice, there is also a huge range of free seminars in the Grand Theatre and free consultations with an expert in the Design Centre.
Ghost hunters converge in Evesham
A cellar monk, green mists, strange breezes and dragging sounds are among the things members of the public will hopefully experience in Evesham next month. Fright Nights, the UK’s leading ghost hunt specialist, will be holding two Ghost Fairs and an overnight Ghost Hunt at haunted locations in Evesham, Worcestershire. It would seem the residents of Evesham are already fascinated with ghosts that haunt the festival town. Tickets for one particular Ghost Hunt to be held at Salford Hall on 19 September has already sold out.
Award-winning pub announces music nights
Due to the success of the live music nights held at The Granville @ Barford, the award winning pub is delighted to announce four more music dates in the calendar. The Granville will be playing host to ‘Carter Chapman’ on Sunday 17 August, ‘The Phoenix Rock n Roll Band’ on Sunday 21 September, ‘The Curious Things’ on Sunday 26 October and ‘Kel Elliott’ on Sunday 30 November.
Al Fresco gaming arrives in London
The Casino at The Empire is pleased to announce the launch of a unique al fresco gaming area. On the terrace of the chic Icon Room and offering a stunning vista over London’s West End, an outdoor gaming area has previously been unheard of in London. Guests can now sit back and relax with a cocktail on the terrace and learn to play poker, blackjack, or roulette, under the expert tutelage of The Casino’s croupiers.
WOMAD celebrates a successful 2008 festival
The 2008 WOMAD Festival has proved a massive success. Back at Charlton Park, Wiltshire for the second year, Lord Suffolk’s magnificent grounds were turned into an amazing mass of colour, sound and cultural activity, which saw 30,000 festivalgoers dance, sing and eat their way through a wonderful weekend.
Stella Artois and Jason Flemyng launch ‘Love Your Local’
Stella Artois has announced the launch of its exciting new community awards scheme, ‘Love Your Local’. The initiative, which is being spearheaded by Jason Flemyng and supported by the Evening Standard, aims to celebrate the role that pubs play in being a key part of their local communities and supporting responsible drinking.
Madams return to the Mango Tree
On 27th July, the UK LadyBoy competition and show returns to London’s Mango Tree. This time with a Chicago theme setting the scene, the Crown of Madame Mango is back for its sixth year, ready to be claimed by one of 2008’s hopeful contestants. Whether you’re Roxie Hart or Billy Flynn, the competition attracts contestants, dance performers, drag acts, and Funny Honey’s from all over the world, each exhibiting their Class. The lucky winner will be chosen by judges from the gay press and multi-platinum selling singer Gabrielle. The prize will be a return ticket to Thailand, plus an exclusive pair of Jimmy Choo couture shoes!
Exclusive Rain Man tickets available at lastminute.com
Leading travel and leisure retailer lastminute.com is pleased to announce it is exclusively selling pre sale tickets for new West End show Rain Man starring Hollywood heartthrob and movie star Josh Hartnett. The pre-sale tickets which went on sale on Wednesday will be available to purchase for five days only at lastminute.com before going on general sale (7 July 2008).
Club together to save on theatre tickets
Theatre goers can now secure half price tickets for some of their favourite shows by booking through TheatreClub, a facebook application powered by online leisure retailer Lastminute.com.
Womad – The festival that’s light years ahead
The UK festival season is now well under way, and the biggest and best festival for music, arts and dance from across the globe is less than a month away. As usual at this year’s WOMAD Charlton Park there will be the opportunity to sample different cultures from all over the world and an atmosphere that is truly unique.