Monthly Archives: July 2010
Musical! the Musical!
Somewhere between musical theatre and improvised comedy, ‘Musical! the Musical!’ is a fully improvised Broadway-style production that’s different every time it’s performed. The show begins with the cast soliciting ideas from the audience for a musical based on a famous … Continue reading
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Music at the Court of the Grand Dukes
For the first time in many years, a fabulous collection of antique musical instruments that has hitherto been accessible only to academics will be on display to the public. The collection of some 40 instruments, once the property of the … Continue reading
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Mandalay
Vietnamese cooking has seen a resurgence and now falls into the ‘cool’ arena for Los Angeles foodies. Mandalay however has always had certain panache with an interior that’ll take you straight back to Saigon. The entrees are innovative like sea … Continue reading
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Films at the Skyline
The Skyline Club in San Lorenzo returns to its tried and tested formula of offering punters Sunday evening cinema. With a programme which takes in recent classics by Pedro Almodovar and Woody Allen, as well as the likes of ‘East … Continue reading
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The Warehouse
141 E 140th St between Grand Concourse and Walton Ave, Bronx (718-992-5974) Subway: 4 to 138th St. Sat 10pm-6am. Most New York itineraries fail to include a visit to a gay black hip-hop and house club in the South Bronx. … Continue reading
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Known for her interest in language and the way we are manipulated by it, American artist Jenny Holzer uses illuminated lettering to create short, snappy visual statements, which often offer a commentary on social or political issues. Until the middle … Continue reading
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Rugby Union: NSW Waratahs vs Waikato Chiefs
The Super 12 competition kicks off in Sydney with the underachieving Waratahs hosting the Waikato Chiefs from New Zealand. After five years of failure, the coach Bob Dwyer, desperate for some form to show through, organised a dinner where the … Continue reading
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