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A new Alice on Broadway this spring

Wonderland, a new spin on the classic story of Alice and her Looking-Glass world, opens April 17 on Broadway in New York at the Marquis Theatre.

Celebrate Shakespeare’s 447th birthday DC style

Celebrate William Shakespeare's 447th birthday at the home of the world's largest Shakespeare collection - The Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington D.C.

Traffic participates in Art Dubai 2011

Traffic participates in Art Dubai 2011

At this year’s Art Dubai, held between Mar 16-19 2011, Traffic is exhibiting the works of artists Mahmoud Bakhshi, James Clar, Ayman Yossri aka Daydban, Abdulnasser Gharem, Ahmed Mater, Shaikha Al Mazrou, Monitor, Hesam Rahmanian, Faisal Samra, Hamza Serafi and UBIK.

Enjoy Cheltenham Jazz Festival with Montpellier Chapter

Enjoy Cheltenham Jazz Festival with Montpellier Chapter

In celebration of this year's Cheltenham Jazz Festival which takes place from 27th April - 2nd May 2011, the newly opened Montpellier Chapter in Cheltenham has taken the effort out of organizing the perfect jazz weekend by offering music lovers a unique opportunity to experience and be part of two truly exclusive and unforgettable nights with either Jazz legend Jamie Cullum or TV icon Michael Parkinson.

Bach in the Amazon - Taking classical music to the rainforest

Bach in the Amazon - Taking classical music to the rainforest

Can music change the world? Greek concert pianist Panos Karan will travel 5,000 miles along the Amazon River to make sure it does.

‘Leamington Live’ returns for second year with a royal feel

‘Leamington Live’ returns for second year with a royal feel

Royal Leamington Spa is to host the exciting ‘Leamington Live’ event for a second year running on Saturday 30 April. The event, which celebrates style, arts and culture within the town, will kick off with a live screening of the Royal Wedding on the 29 April in the Royal Pump Room Gardens and a family feature film in the afternoon.

International contemporary art at Cuadro, Dubai

International contemporary art at Cuadro, Dubai

Cuadro Fine Art Gallery’s upcoming March exhibitions, “Right Here, Right Now” and “We Are Beginning: Personal Projects in Public Spaces”, will run from March 14th, 2011 in the gallery’s 13,000 square feet of space.

A 'Masterpiece Midsummer Party' in aid of CLIC Sargent

Masterpiece London, which showcases the very best in fine and decorative arts and contemporary design, has selected CLIC Sargent, the leading cancer charity for children and young people, as its charity of the year for 2011.

Childfree living in a family-focused society

Childfree living in a family-focused society

Licensed Clinical Psychologist Ellen L Walker examines the often-ignored question of what it means to be childfree, by choice or by circumstance, in a family-focused society.

Beyond Bricks rallies West Midlands' communities

Beyond Bricks rallies West Midlands' communities

Community arts project, Beyond Bricks has this month been hailed a resounding success by organisers, as almost 2,000 residents across eight neighbourhoods in Birmingham and Sandwell participated in a range of workshops and events in order to learn more about their communities.

Stunning new restaurant at the Royal Academy of Arts

On January 19th 2011, Oliver Peyton’s restaurant group, Peyton and Byrne, will launch a stunning restaurant and bar at the Royal Academy of Arts.

See Bruce Munro’s Water-Towers at Salisbury Cathedral

See Bruce Munro’s Water-Towers at Salisbury Cathedral

Bruce Munro’s newest light and sound installation arrives in Salisbury Cathedral’s cloisters in mid-January.

Can you solve the world’s hardest Sudoku puzzle?

Can you solve the world’s hardest Sudoku puzzle?

Finland based mathematician, Arto Inkala, has specially created a Sudoku to rival his World’s Hardest ‘Al Escargot’ puzzle produced in 2006.

Ben Lee becomes fastest violin player in history

Ben Lee becomes fastest violin player in history

On Monday 13th December 2-time world record holder, rock violinist Ben Lee of acclaimed electric violin duo FUSE, broke the Guinness World Record for the Fastest Violin Player by playing at over 14 notes per second.

Art Dubai announces participating galleries

Art Dubai announces participating galleries

Art Dubai has announced that its fifth edition, held from 16 to 19 March 2011, will feature displays by more than 75 renowned and upcoming galleries.