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Inspiring The Next Generation Are your tentacles tingling? Are you quivering in anticipation? The atest wondrous experience to float in to Sea Life London Aquarium is Ocean Invaders: Enter the world of the jellyfish. Visitors immerse themselves in the fascinating world of the jellyfish in the new sensory experience that will enlighten you to this mysterious, fascinating and beautiful species.
Comedy superstar John Bishop is set to return to Birmingham in autumn 2017, as he announces his long awaited return to stand-up comedy, with a brand new live show, WINGING IT. One of UK's biggest stars, John will be bringing this huge tour to the Barclaycard Arena for three nights, on 10th, 11th and 12th November 2017.
On Saturday November 19th, from 6 to 10 PM the entire Moab Arts & Recreation Center will transform into a wonderland up upcycled art and crafts! The Stage Room will feature live performances from Moab Taiko Dan and the Fiery Furnace Marching Band. There will be a Community Arts Contest, a student artist showcase and there will be a Make-Your-Own Toast bar with homemade sourdough bread donated by Kaki's Kitchen, and gourmet spreads donated by dip-master Sarah Perez-Sans of Youth Garden Project.
This Christmas it's time to ditch the traditional green and red and spread some festive fun in all the colours of the rainbow! From 21 December, Poppy and Branch will be back at DreamWorks Tours: Shrek's Adventure! London to celebrate Christmas with everyone's favourite ogre. Far Far Away will be having a festive makeover for guests to enjoy as they journey through the ten live-action shows and meet the locals, from Princess Fiona in the snowy magic bus depot to Doris in the Poison Apple Pub (let's hope she hasn't burned the turkey like last year!)
Overwatch
, Blizzard Entertainment’s blockbuster team-based shooter, is now over 20 million players strong, and among that number are a new generation of sports heroes. With more and more players continuing to distinguish themselves in the game, Blizzard Entertainment today announced the creation of the Overwatch League—a world-class sports ecosystem for professional Overwatch competition.
As the calendar turns to November, the Harley-Davidson Museum® looks to show its gratitude to those who served our military with pride. Harley-Davidson's deep ties to the men and women of the U.S. military are unparalleled, and Veterans Day always takes on special meaning at the Museum as we try to show our gratitude for their sacrifice.
Take That are set to bring their fans yet another unmissable live experience when they hit the road in 2017 with ‘Wonderland Live’. Gary, Mark and Howard have announced dates across the UK and Ireland, in support of their brand new album ‘Wonderland’, scheduled for release in March 2017. And for the first time ever, the band’s main stage will be in the centre of the arena floor, giving their fans a truly unique and memorable experience like never before.
Did you know that Tokyo has more three Michelin starred restaurants than any other city in the world? Bet you're listening now. It's no happy coincidence that eating and drinking takes up six out of our ten spots for things to do in Tokyo recommended by locals. If you're visiting Tokyo let us show you some of our favourite places to eat, drink, and be merry and even if the culinary talent isn't enough for you (unlikely), we've also got some pretty stunning scenery and shopping to share.
The BBC starts its 'Black And British’ season of programming to celebrate the achievements of Black people in Britain to highlight the rich culture and heritage of Black people in the UK. Running throughout November, there will be features on BBC Two and Four, with other content across BBC television, radio and online exploring the history and examining the contribution and impact of Black people in the UK, as well as interrogating just what it means to be Black and British today.
Now one of the most-visited garden attractions in the UK, it's remarkable to think that Trentham Gardens only re-opened its gates to the public thirteen years ago, on May 29th 2004. Owned previously, for over 400 years, by the Dukes of Sutherland the 725-acre estate on the edge of Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire, had fallen into a state of despair at the end of the last century, when the UK's leading regeneration specialist, St. Modwen Properties PLC stepped-in to not only revive the sleeping giant, but to also make it one of the most visited “paid entry” garden in the country.
It's all about Christmas at The Glee this December as the famed Birmingham comedy club celebrates the festive season in style, with top-notch comedy line-ups and a brand new menu. Perfect for work parties and seasonal treats, December’s three-course meal has been especially designed to cater for a variety of tastes, and kicks off with a Xmas Starter Plater, featuring Champagne pate, kiln smoked salmon pate, flat breads, focaccia, and more.
Their 2017 Tour follows a very busy twelve months for Mrs. Brown’s Boys. After a sell out Tour of Australia and New Zealand, and following the “Live” Episode of Mrs. Brown’s Boys as a special for BBC’s 60 Years of Comedy, with an Audience of over 11m in July – SHE’S BACK with the hilarious “Good Mourning Mrs. Brown”. Recently voted as the Best British Sitcom of the 21st century by the Radio Times, Mrs. Brown’s Boys will make a triumphant return to UK arenas in 2017.
Weird and wonderful objects from deep in Wolverhampton Art Gallery’s stores have surfaced in a quirky Pop Art exhibition. Cultural Curiosities from the Collection are on show at the Lichfield Street gallery until Sunday 11 December, 2016. The gallery is home to a wealth of art, artefacts and archaeology with some of the more unusual objects featuring in this show. Objects have been chosen with a link to Wolverhampton’s famous Pop Art collection to show how some artists like Roy Lichtenstein are inspired by the everyday, throwaway and cheap novelty items.
Glow in the Dark outdoor Mini Golf, the only outdoor course in the UK, makes a welcome return to the beautiful city of Bath over the festive season. It is located in Victoria Park in the centre of Bath, within a short walk of the world famous Christmas market and shops.
3 Doors Down has announced a headlining European tour in support of the band's recently released Us And The Night album out now on Spinefarm Records. The 13 confirmed dates will bring the group in to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, and The United Kingdom. The run kicks off on October 19 at Berlin's Columbiahalle, and wraps at UK's Hammerstein Apollo on November 6. Pop Evil will be direct support on all dates.
