Who? Stuart Maconie
What? Nothing brings together a people like music and that’s perhaps the very thing that underpins the success of The People’s Songs by Stuart Maconie. The book looks at 50 songs which have shaped modern Britain and affected our world. It’s not just about the classics however as you’ll be sure to find a few unexpected mentions.
When? Available now
Where? Available online and in store
How? Buy now from Amazon
Back at work for the New Year? To get you back into that “rearing to go feeling”, we’ve picked ten things that will give your New Year a boost. Violet organiser from Temperley for Filofax Seems so obvious but you can’t start the year in style without a stylish organiser. We love this violet leather pocket organiser from Temperley for Filofax. It’s small, compact but will hold all your notes and appointments. Priced at £135. Available from Filofax Sonnet red fountain pen with gold trim from Parker Naturally, with a brand new organiser in tow, you’ll want a great pen. This Sonnet red fountain pen with a gold trim from…
Who? Proud Gallery What? Coinciding with the launch of the “Ossie Clark London” label, Proud Gallery in Chelsea is hosting a retrospective on the life and style of the designer. The exhibition, entitled “Ossie Clark: The King of the King’s Road Reigns Again”, will feature vintage gowns, design sketches and rare photographic prints. When? Now until 10th March Where? Proud Chelsea, 161 King’s Road, Chelsea, London, SW3 5XP How? For more information, please visit www.proud.co.uk
Who? City of Tinqueux What? History buffs should head to Tinqueux this April where, to mark the 200th Anniversary of Napoleon’s French campaign in 1814, the city is hosting re-enactments of the Battle of Reims. During the two day festival, there will be a torchlight procession, parade, brass band, sound and light show as well as the re-enactment itself. There will also be a Napoleon village with markets and treasure hunts. When? 5th and 6th April Where? Around the city of Tinqueux How? For more information, see www.tinqueuxfetenapoleon.com Fly via British Airways
Who? City of Avignon What? The Luminessences d’Avignon is returning to the city once again for its annual installation celebrating the papal heritage of the region. The venue is the largest gothic palace in the Europe and was built in only twenty years under the reign of two Popes. As one of the two Papal seats, the palace was home to seven Popes and two schismatic Popes. For the duration of the installation, the historic Honour Courtyard at The Palace of the Popes will be transformed intothe canvas for a stunning sound and light show. When? 12th August until 11th October 2014 Where? Palaise des Papes, Place du Palais, 84000…
Who? Paul Lukacs What? At times, we can get a little bogged down with what a wine tastes like and how it smells. What we’ve neglected, often, is to find out a wine’s story. Paul Lukacs’ Inventing Wine is not just telling the story of one wine but all wines. It takes the reader through a journey of wine from history to today – a must if you want to know about more than just wine. When? Available now Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon
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
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