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Latest Clubs Blog
Massive Attack Headline Becks Fusions Event
Is September the new August? Well hang on a minute, there may be some truth in this. For one: Becks Fusions are hosting a free weekend of music and art in Castlefield on the 4th-6th September. In doing so they’re going some way to plugging the void left by the much missed D: Percussion (this traditionally took place in August, see what I mean?). Secondly, in recent years the weather in September has been some of the best of a miserable summer. So yeah, like it or not, September may well be the new August.
If you’re still bemoaning the fact that D:Percussion didn’t take place this year, then this event may well be what you’re looking for. Fresh from smacking it at the Southbank …
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Latest Film Blog
Rereleased Films
Films seen so far this year: 445
Films seen this week: The Girl in the Park, Fine, Totally Fine, Stuck, Choking Man, Milk, Flame and Citron, I.O.U.S.A., Conversations with my Gardener, Rivals
A plea for more rereleases, not more remakes
Following a massively successful run of classic double-bills (I am still kicking myself for missing Ghostbusters), London's Prince Charles Cinema recently announced a second double-bill season for next year that …
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Latest Pubs & Bars Blog
Wine, Demystified
Confused by wine? There are quite a few of us who can’t tell their Chablis from their Chardonnays (no need to be ashamed!) and find ourselves stuttering when we’re amidst wine connoisseurs. Who knew just a little bottle of fermented grapes would be so tricky?
Now you have the chance to get all that knowledge sorted. Guy Henri Azam, head winemaker at Baron Philippe de Rothschild winery, and fellow wine expert Philip Goodband are hosting a webchat to demystify the concept. From good buys to ones best avoided, and how to recognise which wines are best whilst wandering the aisles of your local off licence.
Want to get your wine questions answered? Click here …
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Latest Restaurants Blog
Pizza Hut Now Pasta Hut
The Pizza Huts, they are a’changin.
At least that’s what we’re hearing, anyway. It seems that one of the most common pizza chains, Pizza Hut, is set to turn in its pizza moniker for a new pasta-based name. Could it be that the new healthy eating trend is so huge that it’s got the more than 40-year-old chain ditching the melted cheese for more calorie-friendly dishes? Is this just a silly little trick meant to confuse and dismay tourists? Or perhaps they have a brand new pasta menu to promote? Hmm…
There are eight new pasta dishes on their menu compared to their 15 pizzas (of course, that doesn’t include the create your own varieties) …
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