Culture News & Updates
- 26th February 2014
I know, I know, how dare I talk about the summer when you have been battling the wind and rain all week on your way to work! Summer seems like a lifetime away but it is never too late to start planning for that wonderful time of the year – whether it is a holiday, day out at the beach or a global musical phenomenon!
- 19th February 2014
LEGO is a universal brand enjoyed by kids and adults alike but would it be able to transfer its accessibility and fun onto the big screen? TheBestOfSalford's film reviewer, Alex Ashton, goes to find out...
- 30th December 2013
Ballet is a wonderful showcase of speed, balance and grace that can evoke deep and meaningful experiences but what are your first thoughts when I mention ‘The Ballet’? Is it one of curiosity as you consider the prospect of attending your first performance? Or is one of familiarity, as your mind goes back to when you witnessed your first ballet performance?
- 28th December 2013
Theatre is a somewhat under-rated format in the modern world of cinema and television, but that hasn’t stopped it from carving out its own place in the market of entertainment. There is still the magic of theatre present and you can experience it for yourself very soon.
- 20th December 2013
It wasn’t long ago that I was writing about the launch of The Lowry’s new exhibition series ‘Performer as Curator’ that seeks to give a rare insight into the possible inspirations and workings of your favourite performers! The first performer to present their work to The Lowry was Alison Goldfrapp and she has been a revelation.
- 25th October 2013
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has been protecting the coasts of Britain since 1824. They are a dedicated group of individuals that specializes in saving lives at sea all around Britain, with only 40,000 volunteers. They are like a Superhero team but better and more relevant! Sure they are a fantastic group, but what does this have to do with the lovely Salford people?
- 15th October 2013
I think a better question would be: When are we not craving some unique and exciting art? We would get bored looking at the same piece of art over and over again; we need to broaden our horizons and think outside the box- otherwise, what’s the point?
- 5th September 2013
In the current political climate, when discussing the environment and our way of life, the word “sustainable” is thrown around an awful lot. Sustainable means conserving an ecological balance by avoiding depletion of natural resources. You know that, I know that – but what does that mean for Salford?
- 12th February 2013
It’s no secret that funding for galleries, museums and historic institutions is tight, and that budget cuts have been rife over the last few years. However it now seems that this struggle for money has reached Salford’s own historic house, Ordsall Hall, and it may now be facing closure on Fridays.
- 28th October 2012
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