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 London Bridge Art |
2 Spring Gardens Trafalgar Square London SW1A 2TS United Kingdom +1 312 421 2227 http://www.bridgeartfair.com/ info@bridgeartfair.com |
Held in the luxurious Trafalgar Hotel, contemporary art will fill every one of its 120 rooms. The art forms are unlimited, with all types of media represented. Held at the same time as Frieze Art Fair in London, the Bridge Art Fair caters to a different crowd. Many of the rooms are reserved for artists under 35, giving innovative and fresh voices a chance to be seen. Admission is GBP10. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Commemorating King Charles I |
St. James Place (Whitehall) London, London SW1A 2ER United Kingdom |
Every year on the last Sunday in January, this much-celebrated tradition takes place. Produced by the English Civil War Society, the colorful event commemorates the execution of King Charles I in 1649. In honor of his self-declared martyrdom, cavaliers dressed in 17th century attire retrace his last walk from St. James's Palace through The Mall to the Banqueting House in Whitehall. Upon reaching the Banqueting House, a ceremony that includes wreath laying and prayers begins. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 See in the Chinese New Year in style |
Trafalgar Square London, London W1V 7LA United Kingdom enquiries@londontouristboard.co.uk |
The Chinese New Year falls in January or February each year. The large Chinese population of London celebrates its culture with a noisy and bright procession of musicians, lion costumes, dancers and martial artists making their way through the streets from Trafalgar Square. Later, more dancing takes place in Chinatown itself, and food stalls selling delicious Chinese delicacies line the streets. All in all, the atmosphere is fantastic and admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Levi's jeans plus cutting-edge art |
5 Newburgh Street London W1F 7RG United Kingdom +44 20 7287 4941 http://www.levi.com/ |
This smallish, minimalist boutique is a hidden portal that's easy to miss but well worth discovering. The window displays themselves are a visual feast. Owned by Levi Strauss, the stock comes mainly from the denim giant, but features their latest Red Label clothing as well as limited edition and vintage gear. The shop has also commissioned artists to specially customize jeans. The rest of the merchandise is a mix of unusual T-shirts, arty books, records and one-off collectibles. Be sure to check out the art on display in the basement which is a showcase for young artists such as graphic/sleeve artist Andy Votel, best known for his work with Twisted Nerve and Badly Drawn Boy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pearly Tradition |
St. Paul's Church Bedford Street London WC2E 9ED United Kingdom +44 0208 778 8670 / +44 020 7836 5221 http://www.pearlysociety.co.uk lpkqs@yahoo.co.uk |
Each September and October, the London Pearly Society celebrates cherished Cockney icons during their Harvest Festivals. The parade takes place on the last Sunday in September, and another festival is held at St. Paul's Church in October (check the website for updated information). In addition, the Pearly Kings and Queens Association holds its own special festival the first Sunday in October at St. Martin-in-the-Fields. The organization assists in various fundraising activities throughout the year and gather together for this Festival dressed in their traditional buttoned suits. The famous London society still has approximately 40 active families. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Celluloid Latino craze |
436A New Cross Road London, London SE14 6TY United Kingdom +44 (0)20 8692 6925 http://www.latinamericanfilmfe... info@latinamericanfilmfestival.com |
This popular annual film festival showcases the best in Latin cinema, ranging from magical realism and historical epics to heartfelt romances and drama. Highlights since the festival's debut in 1990 have included such wonderfully well-known and successful films as Wim Wender's superb documentary "Buena Vista Social Club", Guilherme de Almeida Prado's film noir "The Magic Hour", "Like Water for Chocolate", and "Salsa". The festival also features the work of several Latin American artists. This is hispanic heaven for Latin American aficionados. See their website for further details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Celebrating Indie Films |
Local venues throughout the city London W1F 8TM United Kingdom +44 (0)20 7287 3833 http://www.raindancefilmfestiv... info@raindance.co.uk |
This independent film festival was established by a group of filmmakers in 1992 and specialises in showcasing first-time feature directors and low budget films. It was created in the spirit of promoting boldly fresh celluloid innovation and an imaginative passion for film, whatever the genre. The festival takes place annually in October at local venues. The Raindance Channel is in the process of being launched in collaboration with Sky, so competitors could even see their creations appearing on TV. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The art event of the summer |
Piccadilly (Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House) London W1J OBD United Kingdom +44 20 7300 8000 http://www.royalacademy.org.uk |
Begun in 1769, the Royal Academy has hosted this oldest, largest and most famous of exhibitions for more than two centuries, and it continues to attract huge crowds of art lovers, lay people and tourists alike. The range of modern art, all by living artists, means that accessibility is high. Any artist may enter work for selection, so talented newcomers may very well be hung next to the work of artists of international repute (including Royal Academicians). Art collectors also flock here, as all the pieces on display are for sale June through August. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Specialist annual exhibition |
6 Burlington Gardens The Royal Academy of Arts London W1S 3EX United Kingdom +44 (0)1798 86 1815 http://www.watercoloursfair.com/ info@watercoloursfair.com |
This annual specialist fair features around 60 dealers from the UK and the US, who exhibit and sell a wide selection of original art on the three floors of the Park Lane Hotel's art deco ballroom. Dealers have included Bennett Fine Art, Froyle Gallery, Clark Art, Moss Galleries and Wren Gallery and artists on sale have ranged from Peter deWint and David Cox, to Graham Sutherland and David Hockney, as well as some more lesser known and up-and-coming artists. Admission costs approximately £14, but is higher on charity gala night. See Web site for next year's exact dates. Review © 2007, Wcities |
