Who? SPIN London
What? Bike enthusiasts will not want to miss SPIN London, the world’s first urban focused bike festival. There will be international brands and independent exhibitors, cycle fashion, apparel and accessory retailers, talks, screenings, demonstrations, Cycle-Art Installations, live music and food. Tickets from £5.
When? 3rd – 5th May
Where? The Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London E1 6QL
How? See spinldn.com for more information
Who? Rossini Opera Festival What? Opera fanatics should not miss the Rossini Opera Festival which celebrates the music and operas of Goacchino Rossini. This year’s festival will be the 34th and will include new productions of “William Tell” and “L’Italiana in Algeri”, “L’occasione fa il ladro”, “Viaggio a Reims” and “La Donna del Lago”. There will also be a number of lectures surround the operas. When? 10th to 23rd August Where? Various venues around Pesaro, Italy How? Visit www.rossinioperafestival.it for more information Fly via KLM
Who? Fortnum & Mason What? Fortnum & Mason will be hosting a literary lunch with Ann Widdecombe in aid of Wellbeing of Women. Eve Pollard will be talking with Widdecombe about her life in politics, journalism and the time she appeared on Strictly Come Dancing. Tickets are £75 to include a 2 course lunch and a glass or two of wine. When? 12pm, 10th June Where? The Drawing Room, Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon, Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly, London W1A 1ER How? To enquire about this event or purchase a ticket please call Chantelle Morgan on 020 7772 6400 or email: cmorgan@wellbeingofwomen.org.uk by 3rd June. Shop now at Fortnum &…
Who? Hotel Xenia What? Lovers of wholesome Italian food should head to Hotel Xenia for their new guest chef series. The special suppers pop-up every six weeks and will feature Luca Collami (Liguria), Andrea Incerti (Emilia, Romagna), Donato Episcopo (Veneto), Paolo Barrale (Campania) and Stefano Masanti (Lombardia) in the coming months. Priced at £65 for five courses and welcome aperitif. When? Various dates available Where? Hotel Xenia London, 160 Cromwell Road, London SW5 OTL How? For more information, see www.hotelxenia.co.uk
Who? Christie’s What? Last month renowned auction house Christie’s launched their Watch Shop, an online retail boutique of rare, vintage and luxury timepieces. The timepieces are available for immediate purchase and features watches from all over the world in varying styles and prices. There will be at least 30 watches available at all times with each having a set price and no additional costs or buyer’s premium. When? Available now Where? Watch Shop available online only How? For more information, see www.christies.com/watchshop
Who? Roger Watson and Helen Rappaport What? In the 1830s, two men set out to achieve what seemed like the impossible – to capture an image. Capturing the Light is the story of how these two rivals raced against each other to be the first to invent photography. Although they started from different motivations, they both achieved their goals. The question is, who won? When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon
Who? Jerusalem International Book Fair What? The Jerusalem International Book Fair will be celebrating its Silver Jubilee this year. The book fair attracts publishers and authors from over 30 countries and will display over 100,000 books written in various languages. During the fair, there will be international seminars and symposia exploring a wide range of subjects, including literary criticism and blogging, selling books in a digital age, translation and others. When? 10th to 15th February Where? International Convention Center, Jerusalem, Israel How? For more information, please visit www.jerusalembookfair.com
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