Monthly Archives: April 2021
Yorkshire Recipes: Lobster Mac ‘n’ Cheese by The Cook’s Place, Malton
The coronavirus pandemic lockdown has seen a rise in home cooking, with many people learning new culinary skills and rekindling their love affair with their kitchens.
Read the full story..“A unique snapshot of these unprecedented times.” Manchester International Festival 2021
“MIF has always been a festival like no other, with almost all the work being created especially for us in the months and years leading up to each festival edition. But who would have guessed two years ago what a changed world the artists making work for our 2021 festival would be working in?’
Read the full story..Image Gallery: Challenging Convention, Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle
Before the 20th century, the canon of western art was dominated by male artists.
Read the full story..Image Gallery: The Female Form Through Time, Discovery Museum, Newcastle
Instagram filters are not the first tool to be used to distort and manipulate the female form.
Read the full story..“Our first night is bound to be emotional.” Anthony Prophet, co-owner of The Bowdon Rooms in Altrincham
It was two weeks before the first national COVID-19 lockdown came into force.
Read the full story..Book Review: This Is How We Come Back Stronger – Feminist Writers on Turning Crisis into Change
Women across the world are bearing the brunt of the COVID-19 crisis.
Read the full story..Competition: Win a bottle of One-Eyed Rebel Spiced Rum from The Spirit of Manchester Distillery
Competition: Win a bottle of One-Eyed Rebel Spiced Rum from The Spirit of Manchester Distillery.
Read the full story..Image Gallery: Jade Magenta Williams, A Smart Price way of life, PAPER, Manchester
With lockdown restrictions being eased across the country, Manchester’s PAPER gallery is preparing to reopen its doors to the public.
Read the full story..Image Gallery: In Manchester, Cotton On MCR, Saul Hay Gallery
While it’s been a difficult year for many sectors, the COVID-19 pandemic has proved especially tough for the art industry. Now, as lockdown restrictions begin to ease, galleries can once again prepare to open their doors.
In Manchester is an open call exhibition created after Cotton On MCR identified a lack of opportunities for emerging talent and lesser-known artists in gallery spaces across the city. The exhibition will be Saul Hay Gallery’s re-opening exhibition. Alongside Saul Hay Gallery, Cotton On MCR wants to encourage everyone to get back to exploring the city’s amazing art scene.
Exploring the North via video games
I have a unique sense of kinship with my home town of Manchester, mainly through the music of bands like The Stone Roses and The Smiths. Every time I listen to these artists, I’m reminded of where I’m from and how that’s shaped me into who I am today.
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