Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

February 8, 2010 - Comments Off

In the Madrid Players’ English-language pantomime, Snow White wins a talent contest organised by the wicked Queen’s press agent Dame Donna Deluxe. The Queen, informed by her mirror, is enraged and contracts Hollywood wannabe Gladiator and his sidekick Tigger to kill her. The comic duo cannot carry out the dastardly deed and let Snow White and Dame Donna free in the Forbidden Forest where they end up involved in a version of Big Brother in the dwarves’ house. Dodgy jokes, Star Wars and Harry Potter references abound in this laugh-a-minute show.

Spain – Montserrat – Vista 02 v1

February 4, 2010 - Comments Off

Spain - Montserrat - Vista 02 v1

Alibi

February 1, 2010 - Comments Off

At last, a lounge lizard’s paradise and a place to grab a quality bite to eat after midnight. Alibi, a bar and brasserie on two-levels, will operate downstairs as a café for lunch and lounge in the evening, complete with guest DJs. Jullian March has been flown in from New York to launch the bar. The brasserie upstairs will serve simple French cuisine right through to 2am, from a chef who has worked in Michelin three star restaurant. The venue provides an option for upmarket night owls, which has never before existed.

Linda McCartney’s Sixties

January 30, 2010 - Comments Off

She was Paul’s wife but Linda McCartney had a professional identity of her own. The champion of vegetarianism was also an accomplished photographer. ‘Linda McCartney’s Sixties: Portrait of an Era’ is a collection of pictures that she took during that turbulent decade. It includes portraits of many of the leading musicians of that time – Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, the Rolling Stones and, of course, the Beatles. Shot in stark black and white, McCartney was able to reveal a poignant side to these guarded celebrities.

Trick or Treat: 50 Years of Wacky Cartoon Costumes

January 29, 2010 - Comments Off

Just in time for Halloween, San Francisco’s Cartoon Art Museum presents the lively exhibition, ‘Trick or Treat 50 Years of Wacky Cartoon Costumes’. This exhibition looks at how Generations of kids have changed themselves into their favourite costume characters. The show features a collection of vintage character costumes along with the original artwork from the comic strips, books and animated cartoons that inspired them. Among the familiar figures on view are Mickey Mouse, Bart Simpson, Fat Albert, Thor and Iron Man.

From a traveller to a resident – Becoming Canadian

January 27, 2010 - Comments Off

Why Become a Canadian Permanent Resident? That is one question you might already be wondering, particularly if you have done a bit of research into what the method requires. And, there are more options available if you would like to work or study in Canada. So why become an everlasting resident? The answer’s easy : you will have more rights. These benefits include, but aren’t restricted to, the following : – Canada Kid Tax Benefit ( CCTB ) For families with kids below the age of eighteen who are regarded as to have a low-income, the Canadian regime provides monthly tax free payments to help cover costs. To be eligible, you’ve got to meet precise residency wants and to have made a contribution to the system by paying taxes in Canada. most permanent residents will qualify for no less than partial payments from these programs.

- Universal medicare Most required hospital charges are covered thru the Canadian universal medicare program.

- Free education All youngsters under eighteen are entitled to get a free education in the Canadian public college system. – Motherhood and parental leave In Canada, working parents are given time off when a new child is born or adopted. Ladies can take up to twelve months of pregnancy leave and receive fifty to sixty five percent of their ordinary earnings. Partly paid parental leave is available for as much as 35 weeks. E. All these benefits and more become open to you when you’re an everlasting resident of Canada. In addition, being an enduring resident gives you the possibility to become a Canadian voter after only 3 years of living and working in Canada. Once you become a voter, you can run for political office, become concerned in political activities, and vote in elections.

You may also maintain duel-citizenship, so you do not have to give up citizenship in your house country simply to enjoy the advantages of Canadian citizenship.

Brave Captain

January 23, 2010 - Comments Off

Ex-Boo Radley man Martin Carr with his latest project, adding to a very busy fortnight for former Britpoppers and their latest musical ventures.

Basketball: Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Lakers

January 18, 2010 - Comments Off

Shaq is in the house! The world-champion Los Angeles Lakers face the Miami Heat tonight. Last season these superstars rolled over every team in the league. Coached by Phil Jackson, who helped Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls win six championship rings, the Lakers are captained by the Eighth Wonder of the World, Shaquille O’Neal, and his spry little buddy Kobe Bryant. The Miami Heat may not stand much of a chance, but at least the crowd will get to see these two greats.

About Face

January 17, 2010 - Comments Off

‘About Face’ is an exhibition of paintings and graphics that explores artistic subjects from peasant scenes to portraiture that resonate with the contemporaneous production of portraits by Vincent van Gogh during the late 19th-century. Organised to coincide with the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s exhibition ‘Van Gogh: Face to Face’, this exhibition demonstrates the artistic climate in which van Gogh painted his most famous portraits. ‘About Face’ features the artwork of such leading American artists as Cecilia Beaux, Mary Cassatt, Thomas Eakins and Elihu Vedder.

Prince

January 16, 2010 - Comments Off

No longer a ’slave to Warner Brothers’, the artist again known as Prince returns to Las Vegas, free at last of the emotional shackles he sported last time around. Considered one of modern pop’s most prolific and enduring talents, Prince has released 21 albums of original material since beginning his reign in 1978. Much like Madonna, Prince taps into current popular culture to drive his music, while still maintaining a core sound that readily identifies him. His latest effort, ‘Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic’ has received mixed reviews, but royalty waits for no one.