Archive for the Heritage Category

January 27th, 2009

Weird and Wonderful Events in Latin America in 2009

Latin America is home to some of the world’s most famous festivals and events, including the Rio carnival and Mexico’s Day of the Dead celebrations, but there are also a number of more alternative and quirky events taking place year-round.

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December 27th, 2008

Baltimore Celebrates Poe’s Bicentennial Birthday With ‘Nevermore 2009′

2009 marks the bicentennial of the birth of Edgar Allan Poe, one of the world’s greatest writers. To honour his strong links with the city, Baltimore is planning a series of birthday celebrations throughout the year, ‘Nevermore 2009 in Baltimore’ in which visitors can participate and commemorate the life and words of this beloved author.

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December 23rd, 2008

Bath Literature Festival, from 28th February to 8th March 2009

The full programme for the 2009 Bath Literature Festival, which will take place in the beautiful Georgian City from 28 February to 8 March, has now been revealed. Artistic Director, Sarah LeFanu, has based her programme on a number of strands running though the festival rather than a single theme.

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December 9th, 2008

The World of Jewish Postcards at City Hall, London

The Spiro Ark Jewish Educational Charity is proud to announce its support and collaboration with David Pearlman in putting on a first Exhibition of his fascinating collection of Jewish Postcards, from Monday 15th December 2008 to 2nd January 2009 at City Hall, the Queen’s Walk, London SE1 2AA.

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November 21st, 2008

Snapshot of the 1960s: BFI Acquires Unseen Film Hoard for Preservation

The BFI National Archive has received a major donation of 387 filmed interviews with leading figures conducted by top television personality Bernard Braden in 1967/68.

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October 14th, 2008

Glasgow Gets Ready to Party Through the Winter

As memories of a not-so-hot summer fade, the city is gearing up for a spectacular season of events as details of Winterfest Glasgow 2008 are announced.

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October 10th, 2008

Treasured, a New Exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland in November

‘Treasured’ opens Friday 14 November 2008 and runs until 2011 at the National Museum of Scotland in Chambers Street, Edinburgh. 

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October 3rd, 2008

Passes for Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party Go on Sale

Today starts the official countdown to Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations as passes go on sale for the world-famous Street Party. Listed as one of the top 100 things to do before you die, Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party will be an even more memorable experience this year when the stages will go live at the new time [...]

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September 22nd, 2008

The Independent Woodstock Literary Festival, 9-12 October 2008

For over 300 years the magnificent Blenheim Palace has been intimately involved with the cultural, artistic, political and military history of Great Britain. The adjoining historic market town of Woodstock is one of the most beautiful and civilized communities in England. Together they provide the unique and inspiring venues for The Independent Woodstock Literary Festival.

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September 11th, 2008

Windsor Festival, 14th – 28th September

The Windsor Festival, continues its growth this year with the introduction of an International String Competition in honour of the great violinist and conductor, Yehudi Menuhin, a founding Artistic Director of the Festival.

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