Entertainment
Park Lane club hosts Balinese night
Park Lane restaurant and club Taman Gang is defying the low temperatures and dark evenings by hosting London’s first ever Balinese night tonight. ‘Taman Gang’ means ‘Park Lane’ in Balinese – so come out from the London cold and into a Balinese haven.
Fallen Angels arrive at The Brickhouse
This October, Blond Ambition Events is joining forces with East London restaurant, bar and supper club The Brickhouse to host cabaret spectacular Fallen Angels, which will take guests on a journey to the dark side of burlesque and musical comedy.
Jeff Koons’ giant rabbit balloon arrives in Covent Garden
To celebrate the opening of Tate Modern’s major autumn exhibition Pop Life: Art in a Material World, a giant 53 foot (16 metre) helium balloon by Jeff Koons will go on display at Covent Garden, London, from 8 – 11 October.
Those in the know head for Ibiza this October
With temperatures still up in the mid 20 degrees centigrade and water temperature warmer than in May and June, Ibiza is a popular spot in October for those in the know.
Jeremy Clarkson crowned Plain Speaking Personality 2009
After years of calling a spade a spade, Jeremy Clarkson has finally been recognised for his efforts for saying it like it is, by being crowned the Plain Speaking Personality 2009.
Claire Sweeney sparkles in new TV ad
Actress Claire Sweeney adds showbiz sparkle to the new Park Christmas Savings tv ad that launched yesterday. She is joined by the familiar Park fairy Wanda who helps Claire explain to the confused Toons what saving with Park is all about.
Cocktails go skinny for London Fashion Week
Sugary cocktails are hardly ideal for catwalk models so to please the fat conscious King’s Road champagne and cocktail bar JuJu has launched a menu of “LFW Skinny Cocktails”.
The Grand Union to open in Camberwell Grove
Innovative independent pub group The Grand Union is continuing to expand with the launch of The Grand Union Camberwell Grove at the end of October 2009.
Hard Rock International announces Pinktober
Hard Rock’s Pinktober series of gigs return for a highly anticipated third year as Hard Rock Cafe London hosts a special performance from US rockers Fun Lovin’ Criminals on Wednesday 14 October, and Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh opens its doors to performances from Scottish indie favourites The Law and Alto Elite on Thursday 15 October.
Make a difference to your community and career
According to the latest Government figures, as many as one-in-six young people are out of work – that’s the highest jobless rate for 16-24 year olds since 1993.
Champagne knows no limits in East London
East London’s newest rooftop members club, Eight Moorgate EC2 is to launch a Saturday evening ‘Limitless Taittinger Champagne Menu’.
Polarview at JuJu
This Friday 18th September, Chelsea bar JuJu will host an unforgettable evening of music by acclaimed band Polarview.
JuJu Cocktail lounge introduces Alcoholic Fruit Platter
JuJu, Champagne and Cocktail Lounge on the Kings Road has launched the Deluxe Alcohol Fruit Platter (£30) to their late night menu.
The ultimate ‘handbag hits’ revealed
Whether you like to jive, bop or boogie, if you’re a woman the chances are ‘Dancing Queen’ is the song most likely to get you up and dancing round your handbag, according to a new poll to find out the ultimate handbag hit.
Prada wearing pups to hit the ‘dog walk’ in Covent Garden
Why should humans have all the fun this Fashion Week? On Saturday 19th September at 1pm Covent Garden’s Fashion Fete, a tongue-in-cheek village fete event with a fashion twist, will host a ‘Top Dog Fashion Show’ in collaboration with Love My Dog – London’s pooch-couture emporium.