Bars and Clubs
A festival of dance for 0s to 90s
Over 1200 performers ranging from ages 0 to 90 are to descend on Sadler’s Wells for the annual Connect Festival. From Saturday 23 February – Sunday 16 March 2008, local primary and secondary school children rub shoulders with Associate Artists and the Sadler’s Wells’ resident over 60s performers for three weeks of wide-ranging dance activities.
Supergrass present Diamond Hoo Ha Men
Diamond Hoo Ha Men are Duke Diamond and Randy Hoo Ha, alias Gaz Coombes and Danny Goffey from Supergrass.They bring their electrifying White Stripe-style two-piece to the Apple store Regent Street on January 15th.
Elizabeth Watts heads for Taunton
International soprano Elizabeth Watts, winner of the Lieder Prize and Opera finalist in the Cardiff Singer of the World 2007, will sing Richard Strauss’s ‘Four Last Songs’ with OrchestraWest in Kings College Chapel, Taunton, on Sunday February 3rd. The concert starts at 6pm, and Artistic Director John Cole conducts.
Welcome to Britain’s cosiest pub
The Olde Gate Inn in Brassington near Matlock has been named Britain’s cosiest pub by The Times. Roger Protz, the editor of The Good Beer Guide, was asked to recommend pubs with all the cosy features you need to keep freezing temperatures at bay -roaring fires, good company, and a fine pint - and came up with The Olde Gate Inn.
Beware of the Christmas bar bill evaders!
As partygoers gear up for the festive season, a new study of bar behaviour has revealed that there may be more than meets the eye to a few drinks at the local pub.
Celebrate New Year at The Club
This New Year’s Eve stylish Soho eatery The Club Bar & Dining is throwing an unmissable party to see 2008 in with. Live music, DJs and a fancy dress theme of ‘The Seven Deadly Sins’ promises to keep revellers celebrating until dawn.
Iron Maiden stick with EMI
EMI and Iron Maiden today announced they have renewed and extended their historic 28-year recording relationship in a deal for the world, excluding the USA, which also includes other revenues such as touring, merchandise and sponsorship.
English National Ballet kicks off Christmas season
The Snow Queen launches English National Ballet’s Christmas season. The Company’s first new full-length ballet for a decade, Michael Corder’s all-British show, designed by Mark Bailey, will be launched with a star-studded pre-show party on Wednesday 12 December at St Martins Lane Hotel. Following the performance of The Snow Queen guests will move to Amy Sacco’s new London club Bungalow 8.
Do it in style this Christmas
Fudge has created the ultimate solution to a fun-filled night out, which will keep you looking stylish and playing safe all night. Fudge, the cool hair brand, has teamed up with Mates condoms to launch an Over Night Kit containing travel size hair care essentials alongside a Mates Xtra Pleasure condom.
Richard Attenborough is UK’s favourite Santa
Richard Attenborough is the nation’s favourite onscreen Father Christmas, cinema chain ODEON revealed today. Nearly two thirds (62%) of Brits named film legend Attenborough as the silver screen’s best ever Santa for his role in the 1994 remake of classic Miracle on 34th Street.
Kylie tickets go on sale in Aberdeen
Tickets to see pop goddess Kylie Minogue in Glasgow on her European tour next summer go on sale in Aberdeen on Monday. Aberdeen Box Office have a limited number of tickets for the concerts in Glasgow’s SECC on Saturday and Sunday, July 5 and 6 – the only Scottish dates of her tour.
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New Year’s Eve, with all the glamour of Caesar’s Palace
If you’re feeling like a high roller this New Year’s Eve, then look no further than the The Roof Gardens, London, for a glamorous night! This year, the award winning venue is hosting its high kicking, feathered and frilled Las Vegas party with show girls, stilt walkers, fireworks and breakfast canapés to boot.
High School Musical hits the stage
First the smash hit Disney Channel Original Movie, then the record breaking soundtrack, and now Disney’s High School Musical spreads its magic across the country on its first ever UK theatre tour.
Christmas at The Club
To herald the festive season The Club Bar & Dining is throwing open its doors and welcoming all to sample their Christmas Menu. In warm and convivial surroundings guests can enjoy the perfect yuletide feast.