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
Who? Art Basel What? The city of Hong Kong will be hosting its first Art Basel with around half of the galleries participating coming from Asia and Asia-Pacific. There will be artwork for sale from established and emerging artists as well as curated objects. There are also various planned talks and events based around the show itself. Ticket prices vary. When? 22nd to 26th May with first day for private views Where? Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong How? Visit www.artbasel.com for more information Fly via British Airways
Who? Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson What? The World Atlas of Wine by Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson is really an iconic wine book. The latest, and seventh, edition is completely revised. It includes never-before featured regions such as Ningxia in China as well as 25 new specially commissioned maps. Available as an ebook (£19.99) and hardback (£40). When? Available now Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon
Who? Belmond Hotels What? Belmond’s bespoke photography experiences returns to its properties in Italy and Mallorca as the hotels reopen for the 2015 season. This year the experiences include evening photo tour of Venice at Belmond Hotel Cipriani, underwater photography at Belmond Hotel Splendido, Florence from the sky at Belmond Villa San Michele, Naples by vintage Vespa at Belmond Hotel Caruso, ‘Cook and Camera’ at Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo and Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea and bird watching at Belmond La Residencia. Prices vary. When? Available now Where? Available at various Belmond Hotels. How? For more information and to book, visit www.belmond.com Fly via British Airways
The 2014 edition of the Bombay Sapphire Imagination Series is back with a new script by Academy Award® Winning Writer Geoffrey Fletcher. The competition saw aspiring film makers reinterprete the script in their own way with the final winning short films unveiled at the Tribeca Film Festival last month. Here, you can watch the short film from our sponsors, Bombay Sapphire, of Reflections by UK film maker Anthony Khaseria. Reflections tells a fantastical tale of a beautiful couple in beautiful surroundings – it should have been the start of the ultimate love story. But a romantic meal turns dark when they discover a hidden mirror which shows their true reflection. Post sponsored by Bombay…
Who? Royal Horticultural Society What? The Royal Horticultural Society will be presenting the 100th Chelsea Flower Show this year. The ever popular horticultural exhibition will include photographic exhibition, expert talks, Centenary opera and of course the show’s staple – the gardens. This year’s gardens include Spectacular Floral Pavilion, The Evolving Garden, Show Gardens, Fresh Gardens, Artisan Gardens, Generation Gardens, Revisit London 2012 and Artisan Retreats. When? 21st to 25th May Where? Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London SW3 4SL How? Visit www.rhs.org.uk for more information
Who? Victoria and Albert Museum What? Learn about British textile design and fashion from 1750 to today at V&A’s “Patterns of Fashion” gallery talk. Led by the museum’s fashion curator Jenny Lister, the talk uses V&A’s permanent collection to demonstrate how fashion has changed. The talk is free. When? 1pm, 4th of February Where? Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL How? See website for more information: www.vam.ac.uk
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