“Japonismes”, eight months to celebrate mutual admiration and fascination between Japan and France – Meanderings through France n° 157
By Annick Dournes & Frederic de Poligny Until late February 2019 through dozens of different events, from exhibitions to cinema, from classical theatre to Japanese techno...
Ranjit Recommends: Club Swizzle
The lights might not all be in use at The Roundhouse, but that’s all part of the glorious pandemonium as it turns into a madhouse of the ABC theme:...
Nat’s Travels – Walks and Waterfalls of Yosemite
After Mexico I travelled up California to San Francisco, this was not the original plan, but flights to the UK were so much cheaper from from Oakland that...
Handel & Hendrix; Same House, different Centuries.
Lyn Funnell visits the Handel & Hendrix Museum In London. If George Frideric Handel and James Marshall Hendrix had met on the stairs of the house that they both...
Carmen la Cubana at the Sadlers Wells.
As a great lover of Cuba,and of the Opera Carmen, I was really looking forward to seeing the Cuban version of Carmen at the Sadlers Wells. London’s second oldest...
“31 Summer Notes”, a festival like no other in Haute Garonne – Meanderings through France n° 150
By Annick Dournes & Frederic de Poligny Haute Garonne is a southern French area stretching south to north along the Garonne River that flows from the Spanish...
Ranjit Recommends: Bat Out of Hell
The expression ‘Bat Out of Hell’ resonates with impulsive and reckless actions. However, in this instance Jim Steinman’s Bat Out of Hell Musical is an impressive illustration of smooth...
Ranjit Recommends: Between The Sheets
Tucked between the crowds at London’s Underbelly festival is a hotspot of watershed entertainment led by one of the most storied burlesque performers Miss Polly Rae. Indeed, as you...
Ranjit Recommends: Darbar Festival 2017 – Akram Khan, Raga & Tala Experience
A showcase of exhilarating Indian classical dance and music. Prior to the performance it was clear that attendees were ready to join in the showboating as they came...
Mumbai Memoir- ‘Baan-Ganga’-Holy water in Mumbai’s heart!
Life is full of surprises. Early this week, after a very hectic day at work, I thought of unwinding at a secluded spot in the heart of Mumbai. Cutting...
KYNREN – The ultimate outdoor community event
IAIN ROBERTSON Spectacular, splendiferous and stupendous, a show for all the family to enjoy and thrill to, states Iain Robertson, an ‘Epic Tale of England’ has commenced its third...
Ranjit Recommends: Harlem Gospel Choir
The Harlem Gospel Choir feed off the infectious and receptive vibes of the audience they perform in front of and it was no different at the Southbank Centre in...
Pernštýnská night!
First Friday in June in Pardubice belonged folklore. It took place here already 27th annual traditional event. Visitors here enjoyed a rich cultural program, tasting many specialties in...
Ranjit Recommends: Bat Out of Hell
The expression ‘Bat Out of Hell’ resonates with impulsive and reckless actions. However, in this instance Jim Steinman’s Bat Out of Hell Musical is an impressive illustration of smooth...
GAYDON LAND ROVER SHOW
By Ann Evans The British Motor Museum always has lots of fantastic motor related family events going on. Here’s a reminder from Ann Evans about the popular Land Rover...
MALTA DIARY: For the ONE and ONLY time? Unusual festa spectacle in Valletta
ALBERT FENECH e/mail – Facebook: My Blog: The people of Malta and Gozo thrive on bitter rivalry, best...
Malta Diary The origins of Malta’s and Gozo’s folklore singing – ‘ghana’
ALBERT FENECH e/mail – Facebook: Would islands as small as Malta and Gozo have their own traditional folklore music, a melody and song...
SHELLY BEACH SNIPPETS No 94. January, 2018
Patricia Newell-Dunkley Photographs Reginald J. Dunkley Website: Available books “The Complete Guide to Painting and Decorating Porcelain, Wallis the Woman I Love, Letters of a Travelling Lady” available...
Malta Diary; Valletta ’18 – Off with a bang – a “festa” extravanganza of song, dance and the spectacular
ALBERT FENECH e/mail – Facebook: As from 20th January 2018, Malta’s capital city Valletta (), the smallest capital city in the European...
Ranjit Recommends: New Year’s Eve Fireworks
On the night of the 31st December 2017 London eye had 103,000 vociferous spectators fixate their eyes on it as Big Ben crept its way towards midnight,...
WENDY HUGHES TELLS YOU ABOUT THE TRADITIONAL HISTORY OF CHRISTINGLE
Christingle services are held in churches, usually on the Sunday before Christmas or on Christmas Eve. It is an excellent opportunity for people of all ages to join...
PANTOMIME TIME – OH NO IT ISN’T – OH YES IT IS!
By Wendy Hughes Theatres up and down the country have opened their doors to begin the Pantomime season, and having missed a pantomime for several years, I already have...
THE FESTIVE SEASON IS HERE
By Wendy Hughes What a difference a year makes, and this year I am really looking forward to joining in the festive season. Last year my mobility was not...
Ranjit Recommends: Harlem Gospel Choir
The Harlem Gospel Choir feed off the infectious and receptive vibes of the audience they perform in front of and it was no different at the Southbank Centre in...
Ranjit Recommends: Darbar Festival 2017 – Akram Khan, Raga & Tala Experience
A showcase of exhilarating Indian classical dance and music. Prior to the performance it was clear that attendees were ready to join in the showboating as they came...
Jewelery of the Pardubice Region: Introducing my region!
When I met Lynn, I promised her to write (among other things) about my region – the Pardubice region. So I will fulfill my promise and present to you...
Secrets from the Sahara : The International Festival of Dates ; Land and Descent
It’s hard to live with no roots, it’s hard to live with no history, the past is a part of our future, traditions are a part of who we...
TAKE A CHANCE ON THIS
By Ann Evans. Follow me on Twitter: Photos courtesy of Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Local hospital radio station, Anker Radio is raising money to...
Autumn holidays in Moravia, the sunniest and warmest Czech region – World Meanderings (n°46)
By Annick Dournes & Frederic de Poligny After tasting Moravian wines in last week article, let’s discover the other charms of this sunny hilly region, a successful...
Can you guess who was the Oldest Pop Singer with a Hit Ever?
It was Norman Wisdom, aged 89 – in Albania! Tony Hawks became a celebrity by dragging an old fridge around Ireland for a bet! Then for another bet, he...
Ranjit Recommends: Between The Sheets
Ranjit Shergill pays a visit to Between the Sheets, a London Burlesque Club. Tucked between the crowds at London’s Underbelly festival is a hotspot of watershed entertainment led...
Ranjit Recommends: Between The Sheets
Are you curious to know what may appear Between The Sheets at The Underbelly Festival in London Southbank? Here is a hint – it will be naughty and...
Secret Sussex Super-Star! Stuart Bligh
Stuart Bligh is a brilliant guitarist, singer and guitar teacher. He plays solo or with his group, Big Blue. I first met Stuart about six years ago, and he...
Ranjit Recommends: Flamencura
Flamencura is an illustration of high intensity Flamenco dancing complimented by effortless showboating as the performers display a willingness to entertain. Indeed, this Paco Peña production exudes frantic...
Welsh Witterings: Tickledom
Last weekend I booked tickets to go to Tickledom. My work load has been a little heavy of late and so a spot of light family entertainment was in...
Ranjit Recommends: Leon’s West End
The restaurant chain Leon is synonymous with tasty health conscious fast food. However, on 13th February 2017 they opened their all-singing Leon branch in the West End of London...
Ranjit Recommends: Taj Express
Indeed, the cast more than express themselves in a dynamic production that illustrates Indian music and dancing culture. As such it is fitting that the Taj Express is held...
Ranjit Recommends: Proms on The Roof
On a side road tucked away in Central London you will find The Roof Gardens. Indeed, upon entering the gardens one will not think that they are possibly...
WENDY’S WEEK FOR 8TH JUNE 2017 DISCOVERING GUSTAV HOLST
For my last article on Thaxted I will tell you about the composer Gustav Holst, who although not from Thaxted, did make it his second home, and where...
Malta Diary Fireworks on the ground and fireworks in the air
As you read this, Malta will go to the polls for a General Election in two days’ time as a result of a snap election called by...