Who? Maslenitsa Festival
What? Maslenitsa Festival, the week long celebration of Russian culture, is returning to London again this year with various events around the city. There will be exhibitions, arts masterclasses, special menus and performance art.
When? 11th to 17th March
Where? Around London
How? For more information, visit maslenitsa.co.uk
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
Who? John Grindrod What? Post-war Britain is not the poster child for fine architecture but in Concretopia, John Grindrod charts how the country moved away from crumbling buildings to avant garde designs. By exploring well-known landmarks and meeting pioneering architectures, the journey of change, renewal and innovation is brought to life. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon
Who? Galerie Paris-Beijing What? Galerie Paris-Beijing’s latest exhibition is Ghost of a Dream, a project by sculptor Lauren Was and painter Adam Eckstrom, featuring installations, sculptures, drawings and collages. The theme explores and documents the futile hopes and dreams of a modern materialistic society. All the artworks are created with “obsolete objects” such as scratch cards and lottery tickets. When? 21st November 2013 until 18th January 2014 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? MINT Polo in the Park What? Polo enthusiasts should definitely put MINT Polo in the Park into their diary now. In its 5th year, the event will be a real mix of fashion, gastronomy and of course a great game of polo. As well as a team from London, there will also be teams from Sydney, Abu Dhabi, Moscow, Delhi and Buenos Aires competing. When? 7th to 9th June Where? Hurlingham Park, Fulham, SW6 3PR How? Visit polointheparklondon.com for more information
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? Galerie Paris-Beijing What? Galerie Paris-Beijing will be showcasing photography from more than 20 South Korean photographers from this month. The special group show will feature photographs based on themes of urbanization, globalization, consumerism, identity, culture, memory, family, sexuality and the social fabric. When? Now until 2nd November 2013 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
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