Who? Reykjavik International Film Festival (RIFF)
What? Each year, film lovers flock to Reykjavik for its International Film Festival. The 10 day even features a mix of films and documentaries, shown in unexpected locations. Expect to be surprised in a swimming pool, at the director’s house or inside a volcanic lava cave.
When? 26th September to 6th October
Where? Various venues in Reykjavik
How? Visit en.riff.is for more information
Who? City of Avignon What? Learn about the City of Avignon and its history with its new 3D video show – Les Luminessences. The show combines sound, light, voice and new technologies to transform the walls of the Honour Courtyard at the Palace of the Popes into a 3D story board. Tickets from 8 euros. When? 15th August to 28th September Where? Palaise des Papes, Place du Palais, 84000 Avignon, France How? Visit lesluminessences-avignon.com for more information Fly via KLM
Who? InterContinental London Park Lane What? Gin & Jazz, InterContinental Park Lane’s monthly tribute to classic cocktails and jazz, is celebrating its 1st birthday with a complimentary ‘Mayfair Hop’ cocktail (made with Martin Miller’s gin) for all guests. Benoit Viellefon will be playing with orchestra. Reservations are essential but free. When? 15th November, 7.30pm onwards Where? The Arch Bar, InterContinental London Park Lane, One Hamilton Place, London W1J 7QY www.ginandjazz.com How? For reservations call 020 7409 3131 or reserve online at www.ginandjazz.com.
Who? Le Vendôme What? Intimate is the approach to service at Le Vendôme. Fresh faced from some serious renovations, the hotel is at its prime. Of course you wouldn’t be able to find many people who have stayed there – they are far too discreet to share that sort of thing. But if the stylish suites are anything to go by, it’ll only be the elite. When? Open year round Where? Rafis Al Hariri St, Beirut, Lebanon How? For more information, see www.levendomebeirut.com Ten photos from Le Vendôme, Beirut Fly via British Airways
Who? Museum of Fine Arts in St. Pete/Clearwater, Florida What? The St. Pete/Clearwater Museum of Fine Arts will host “The Art of Golf”, the first major museum exhibition in America devoted to the sport. There will be around 90 pieces of artwork from some of the art world’s most famous names including Andy Warhol, Rembrandt, Childe Hassam, George Bellows and Norman Rockwell. Tickets are $17. When? Now until 17th February 2013 Where? Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701-3498 USA www.fine-arts.org How? For more information, please visit www.fine-arts.org Fly via KLM
Who? Paris-Beijing Gallery What? The Brussels branch of the Paris-Beijing Gallery is hosting a retrospective of the artist Liu Bolin’s work. The artist trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Shandong, originally as a sculptor. The exhibition is of a collection of photographs of the artist in camouflage, blending into a variety of backgrounds. When? Now until 11th May Where? Paris-Beijing Gallery, Hôtel Winssinger, Rue de l’Hôtel des Monnaies 66, 1060 Brussels How? For more information, see www.galerieparisbeijing.com Fly via KLM
Who? Cirque du Soleil What? Cirque du Soleil have unveiled their new show, Kooza, which tells the story of The Innocent, a melancholy loner in search of his place in the world. The performance returns to the roots of Cirque du Soleil and combines acrobatic performance with the art of clowning. Tickets start from £195 per person with various VIP packages available. When? 5th January to 14th February 2013 Where? Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP How? To book visit bit.ly/viprougelondon, call 0800 1548 0000 or email viprouge@cirquedusoleil.com
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