November 2011
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Mo Money for Movember!
Last night saw Ninebar awash with some proud gentleman sporting their Movember Taches. The event was in association with Creative Sidekick, FD2D and Demon FM who all came together to put on this fun event in aid of mens health and prostate cancer.
Nine Bar was well and truly taken over on Sunday night with a Demon DJ Battle and Best Tache competitions all in aid of Movember. The DJ sets were...
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Tony Law - Go - Crumblin Cookie - 24 November -...
Tony Law burst on to the Crumblin Cookie’s stage on Thursday night to perform his award winning show ‘Go’, announcing that ‘There aren’t many 19th century polar explorers doing stand up comedy!’ He had set the tone for the night which would prove to be a hilarious glimpse into his world.
This man oozes funny and knows how to use his appearance and every bodily appendage for comedy effect, even a...
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Home coming Parade 9th/12th - Royal Lancers -...
Today I went along to the home coming parade of the 9th/12th - Royal Lancers in Leicester’s city centre. It was a lovely atmostphere, and unlike anything I have ever attended, as I watched around 200 soldiers march through the city after returning from Afghanistan. A sea of flags were waved to the sound of tremendous applause and cheers.
There was noticeable emotion all around, and...
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Day of The Dead - Phoenix Square - 191111
Phoenix Square, Leicester, was transformed in to all things Zombie, for the UK’s celebration of Zombie Culture with the 5th annual Day of The Dead Festival.
Its first home was the Phoenix Arts Centre (now Upper Brown Street) and now it is based at Phoenix Square, 4 Midland Street, Leicester.
Throughout the day both old and new Zombie movies were screened in the cinema, including two UK...
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Each week on the Culture Vulture radio show I...
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Buried Child - Curve Theatre - Review
Buried Child is a 1978 Sam Sheppard play that is currently at the Curve Theatre, and it has been brought to life by Paul Kerryson and a fantastic cast.
As I arrive in the Curve Studio I can see the tops of what looks like a corn field, the curtain goes up to reveal Dodge alone on stage and the corn is raised up above him.
Its a striking set which sparks your interest and places...
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This latest podcast of the Culture Vulture Show...
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James Sherwood - The Crumblin Cookie - 10 November...
Last night I returned to The Crumblin Cookie for some live comedy from James Sherwood.
If you haven’t been to to this award winning venue before its well worth a visit for its coffee, cookies, comedy and beers!
Last nights comedian James Sherwood played his show One Man and His Piano, and you guessed it he performs the majority of it act on the piano.
James has a understated stage...
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Classic Album gig from Turin Brakes
Turin Brakes will be playing Leicester on Monday at the O2 Academy.
This is no ordinary gig as they will be playing their classic album. The classic album in question is The Optimist LP which will be played in full during the gig.
This marks the 10th anniversary of the Mercury -Nominated album.
Providing support for the gig is Leicester’s Jersey Budd, perfect support tor this gig and a...
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Kasabian play New Years Eve gig!
Leicester’s own Kasabian are playing a New Year’s Eve at The O2 Arena, London, along with Chase & Status and Zane Lowe.
Kasabian will be headlining the gig at the 20,000 capacity venue following their 13 date areana tour.
This finishes a great year for the band, who released their 4th studio album ‘Velociraptor!’ in September this year.
If you want to get your...
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Ugly Duckling - Bodega Social Club - Nottingham -...
Ugly Duckling are a 3 piece Hip Hop act from Long Beach California who have been together for almost 20 years. Last night they landed in Nottingham at the intimate venue The Bodega Social Club to perform their crowd pleasing live set!
Ugly Duckling are Dizzy Dustin, Andy Cooper and Young Einstein who have fantastic stage presence and can charm their audience with ease.
This European Tour is in...
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