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Organising a Themed Kids Party

If your child has a birthday party coming up soon, you’ll want to figure out all the arrangements well ahead of time. A last minute rush usually leads to essential things being forgotten, not to mention an overload of stress.
One of the key things to think about is what kind of theme you will have [...]

The Best Museums in Chicago

Only two other cities in the whole of the US are larger than Chicago. That guarantees you plenty of streets and sights to explore and appreciate during your stay.
And as with many cities all over the world, Chicago has its fair share of museums to visit too. No matter where your interests lie [...]

The Allure of Coin Collecting

Coin collecting has been a much loved hobby for boys and girls and adults alike since coins came into circulation. While historically coin hording would have been undertaken for financial gain, collecting coins as artefacts developed only later. The world’s very first coin collector, by modern standards, is believed to be the Italian poet Petrarch [...]

The Surrealist Art of Lucian Freud

Lucien Freud’s career marks a movement from early surrealism to figurative painting. The artist’s obsession with the human body is evident in many portraits that have cemented his reputation in the art world as one of the leading British figurative artists.
The British portraitist Lucian Freud - of German origin and grandson of Sigmund Freud - [...]

The Benefits of Theatre Breaks

The great thing about live theatre is that it has the power to take you to a lot of different places. Indeed, it is quite possible to forget you are even sitting in a theatre watching a play or musical at all. And when it comes to seeing some of the best performances on offer, [...]

Learn Salsa with Fun, be it a Classroom or a Workshop

Salsa is a Spanish word which means sauce. Salsa can be of two types. One is, a partner dance and another is a performance dance. The dancers don’t need to use the enire stage. Salsa workshops are arranged time to time throughout the world. The chief aim of these workshops is to teach salsa to [...]

Take a Treat: Theatre Breaks

If you fancy a short trip away that offers plenty of culture then a theatre break could be the ideal solution. Here you simply book the hotel and theatre show as a package in order to benefit from discounted rates - this saves time and money when compared to searching for and booking the different [...]

Discovering the Art of London

London has long laid at the beating heart of Britain’s arts and culture scene and it’s here that you can discover the world’s best loved artists in some of the most iconic galleries. National treasures and modern accomplishments lie side-by-side in a vibrant and diverse array of gallery spaces dotted across the city.
London boasts a [...]

How to Achieve the Perfect Night In

Having a quiet night in with a good television programme or watching a film being screened on TV for the first time takes some beating. Settling down in a comfortable seat with a drink and something to nibble on and you’re set for the night.
However, the best laid plans of mice and men often go [...]

Viewers Will Not Miss a Moment during Awards Season

It is awards season, and that means music, film, television and theatre stars are walking down red carpets to celebrate the entertainment industry.
From December through to March each year, entertainment industries of all kinds hand out awards during glamorous ceremonies that are broadcast live on television in countries around the world.
From the Academy Awards, or [...]