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? Hotel Ritz, Madrid What? Immerse yourself in Spanish culture with Hotel Ritz Madrid’s new “Mad for Spain” package. The package includes excursions to Hapsburg Madrid, VIP tour of Bernabéu Stadium, tickets to Thyssen-Bornemisza museum, tapas cookery class with wine and more.Prices start from £2,674, based on two people sharing a Classic Room for five nights with breakfast. When? Available now Where? Hotel Ritz Madrid, Plaza de la Lealtad 5, 28014 Madrid, Spain How? For more information, see www.ritzmadrid.com Fly via British Airways
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? 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? 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? Hotel Splendido What? Hotel Splendido has put together a special guided tour of the nearby city of Genoa titled “an up and down tour of Genoa”. The tour will explore the city’s UNESCO protected sites, stopover at Palazzo Rosso, look in on the Museum of the Treasure of San Lorenzo and ride in the Montegalletto Elevator. A full day’s tour start from £187 with nightly rates at the hotel from £394. When? Available by appointment Where? Hotel Splendido & Splendido Mare, Salita Baratta 16, 16034 Portofino (GE), Italy How? Visit www.hotelsplendido.com for more information Fly via KLM
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