Culture

Meerkat book launch draws crowds to Regent Street

Hundreds of meerkat fans queued on London’s Regent Street hoping to be among the first to buy A Simples Life, the first book from the paw of Aleksandr Orlov, founder of comparethemeerkat.com.

Dîner D’Arts with Andreas Thurner at Whatley Manor

On 23rd November Whatley Manor - whatleymanor.com - will host an evening with Andreas Thurner, Exterior Designer of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ as he talks about his ‘other’ passion for painting with an exclusive exhibition of his work at a Champagne Pommery reception in the hotel’s Gallery Rooms.

Christmas shopping? Try a Museum

With nearly 350 museums across South East England, there’s no shortage of cultural, historic and quirky experiences waiting to be discovered.

Gala concert in London to honour Mikhail Gorbachev

A gala concert to mark the 80th birthday of international elder statesman Mikhail Gorbachev and raise £5 million for children’s charities will be held at London’s Royal Albert Hall next March, it was announced today.

Journey through the afterlife at new London exhibition

On 4 November, a new exhibition will open at The British Museum that will explain how the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead was thought to guide the deceased safely through the dangers of the underworld, ultimately ensuring eternal life.

A brief encounter with international pianist Robert Andres

With the integral Chopin concerts well underway in Madeira, event organizer and international pianist Robert Andres took time out from his busy schedule to talk about his career and the up and coming Chopin Chamber Music Concert which takes place on the 9th November at the Municipal Theatre Baltazar Dias at 9.30pm.

MAXXI Museum Rome wins Sterling Prize 2010

The new MAXXI Museum (Museum of the art of the XXI century) has won the coveted Sterling Prize 2010, given by RIBA to the best British architectural project of the year.

Get creative at The Big Draw 2010

Mayor of London Boris Johnson will launch a free 2-day drawing festival, Make Your Mark on the Future, as part of The Campaign for Drawing's annual Big Draw event.

Tracey Emin supports BA ‘Save the Postcard’ campaign

Renowned British artist Tracey Emin is one of a host of celebrities backing the ‘Save the Postcard’ campaign, launched by High Life – British Airways’ in-flight magazine.

A diverse weekend of art in Basel

The Swiss city of Basel is renowned for its world-class art galleries and museums, making it one of Europe's top cultural destinations, and the perfect place for an enriching weekend trip.

A walk in Shakespeare's footsteps

Stratford Town Walk was established in 2002 to provide a daily guided walking tour in Stratford upon Avon. A few months later, due to customer demand, an evening Ghost Walk was provided, followed by Ghost Cruises and Stratford/Shakespeare cruises on the river Avon.