A very unusual music venue will play host to one of the most intriguing musical showcases in Liverpool. St.Brides Church on Catherine Street, Liverpool, is a place synonymous with religious worship. However once a month it opens its doors to the music community as The Family Folk-Up takes over the altar. ... Read More
Glastonbury is bringing its social conscience to Liverpool as part of the city's Culture celebrations. The event, dubbed ‘Glastonbury v Capital of Culture', was organised by the trade union run, Left Field, a stage at Glastonbury that promotes freedom of speech and left-wing politics. The special one off event will take over the Carling Academy in May and will also act as a fund-raising campaign for Anti-Slavery International. ... Read More
Hop on board this ethnic trend by adding an animal print accessory to your summer wardrobe. Soft, supple shapes offer a fresh take on classic sportswear, while safari goes to the city. Shorts hold their own with any look, from the elegantly tailored to the super-short and sporty. A slouchy, pocketed mini dress is a spring/summer staple. A retro, Twenties feel – wide trousers and pretty sweaters – is the most charming take.... Read More
‘The Hunt For Atlantis' is a novel of epic proportions, and as the title suggests, the book by Andy McDermott takes readers on a race against time in a deadly hunt for the lost city.... Read More
Liverpool John Moores University (JMU) is offering a new way to equip students for life after their studies. JMU’s Graduate Development Centre will begin the ‘Ready for Work’ programme this month. It offers a range of services which are designed to ready students for the world of work. Mark Onion, 21, a Project Marketing Assistant at the GDC said: “You can spend hours studying for a degree and achieve a First, but not get a job. Because there are so many people doing degrees these days it helps to have something else to show an employer. All the skills that you learn on the courses can be included in CVs.” ... Read More
Californian Ska-Punk band Reel Big Fish recently took a Merseyside crowd by storm whilst touring the UK to promote their latest album, ‘Monkeys for Nothin’ and the Chimps for Free’. ... Read More
"Why should your ears be on the side of your head? Wouldn't it be more interesting if you could speak into your own ear, or hand your ear over to someone else to listen with?" This is the rationale behind Australian conceptual artist Stelarc's most recent project, Extra Ear. ... Read More
With spring fast approaching and London fashion week now over it will soon be time for some budget high street buys that will leave you feeling like a catwalk queen without leaving your bank balance firmly in the red. Copycat catwalk couture is now a firm part of the high street and is great for those of us who like to be at the forefront of fashion but do not have the wallet to back it up. Below is a pick of the worst and best fashion trends of spring and summer 2008. It�s a good time to go all out girly and indulge your flirty side with some seriously sexy floral prints. ... Read More
Set in 1962, Ian McEwan's beautifully crafted; On Chesil Beach takes place in a quaint Georgian hotel... Read More
To roars of laughter the exciting and enthusiastic comedy styling's of Russell Howard recently graced the stage of Liverpool's Royal Court Theatre.... Read More
When Was Surfing First Done? Surfing is actually quite old. It apparently originated in the Pacific islands hundreds of years ago. When Captain James Cook discovered Hawaii in 1788, surfing was already a very popular sport among the Hawaiians.... Read More
It's that time of year when students have to engage in the somewhat daunting task of finding a house for next year. In the previous weeks, my flatmates and I have encountered some interesting and shocking places, which most landlords claim are ‘top of the range' student houses'. Let's break this down for you...... Read More
