Culture
A diva in Vienna
There will be plenty of opportunities to see Russian-Austrian soprano Anna Netrebko at the Vienna State Opera House in 2010.
In the footsteps of Van Gogh
This Saturday, the Royal Academy of Arts will open a landmark exhibition of the work of Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890), focussing on the artist’s remarkable correspondence during his lifetime.
ABBA mania to hit London with arrival of ABBAWorld
ABBA Mania will hit London next week with the highly anticipated arrival of ABBAWorld at Earls Court. To add to the excitement, band members and living legends, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Björn Ulvaeus will start the celebrations off in style as they step onto the red carpet and into ABBAWorld, at the world premiere, Earls Court, Tuesday 26 January 2010.
A Valentine special a la Romeo & Juliet
Inspired by the story of Romeo and Juliet, Italy’s ‘Verona in Love’ is a festival held around St Valentine’s Day, featuring a series of events dedicated to love and romance.
Explore the South Bank with Park Plaza Hotels
Park Plaza Riverbank London and Park Plaza County Hall invite you to explore this dynamic London hotspot. Whether you fancy a flight on the London eye, the theatre or some family fun, these four-star deluxe hotels are within walking distance of the South Bank’s – and the capital’s – best attractions.
Sweet Child O' Mine voted greatest guitar riff of all time
Sweet Child O’ Mine, by eighties rockers Guns ‘N Roses, has the best guitar riff of all time, according to a new survey.
Glasgow diners eat out for less
Glasgow Restaurateurs’ Association (GRA) and Glasgow City Marketing Bureau have joined forces to launch Dinearound as part of Celtic Connections 2010.
BA celebrates New York in London
British Airways online community site, Metrotwin.com is supporting the upcoming Nat Finkelstein photographic exhibition at the Idea Generation Gallery in East London, which runs from January 20 to February 14 and offers free admission.
Online bingo site unveils the lucky formula for 2010
Brits will be making their own luck in 2010, according to new research revealed today by leading online bingo site, galabingo.com.
Denmark to host Winter Jazz Festival
As the deep freeze sets in why not escape it all and enjoy the tunes at the Winter Jazz Festival in Denmark. This 10 day event starts on the 22nd January and runs across 50 different venues with over 200 jazz concerts, not just in Copenhagen. The whole country goes jazz crazy!
Ontario festival celebrates Elvis on his 75th birthday
On January 8th 2010, Elvis Presley, The King of Rock and Roll will be remembered by all his fans the world over on his 75th Birthday.
Who is Lemony Snicket?
Who is Lemony Snicket? This is a question that has been uttered by many a child since last millennium.
Van Cleef & Arpels to exhibit at Art Dubai
Van Cleef & Arpels has been invited to participate in Art Dubai, the renowned international Art fair. From 17 to 20 March 2010, Van Cleef & Arpels will organize an exclusive exhibition celebrating nearly one hundred years of watchmaking creation dedicated to the Poetry of Time.
The return of the Passion Play
Every ten years, 2,000 inhabitants of Oberammergau in Germany perform the epic Passion Play. It returns in summer 2010.
Wicked named best musical of the Noughties
Theatre fans have crowned Wicked the best musical of the last 10 years, in a poll by London theatre breaks website Show-and-Stay.co.uk.