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barearts - art gallery, Todmorden

Who says art and alcohol don’t mix?

If you are after a bit of culture with your pint, why not venture over to the barearts beer shop and studio bar in Todmorden?

Carey Young, Memento Park

Take more than a moment to see Memento Park

Eastside Projects presents the debut of Memento Park, a major touring solo show by Carey Young…

Sheela Gowda: Therein & Besides, Rivington Place

Sheela Gowda: Therein & Besides

Sheela Gowda: Therein & Besides at Rivington Place from 19th January to 12th March 2011…

Merry Crypt-mas!

Crypt-mas is a subterranean Christmas art experience for all ages, set in a historical and atmospheric venue with alcoves, arched ceilings and ghosts of Christmas past.

Hell's Half Acre, Lazarides, Old Vic Tunnels

A pleasant evening in Hell

Last week Contrary Life headed down to Lazarides’ Hell’s Half Acre exhibition in the suitably dark and eerie Old Vic Tunnels…

Jennifer Tee: Local Myths - Eastside Projects

Exhibition will suit you to a Tee

Eastside Projects presents an exhibition by Jennifer Tee on from 24th September to the 6th November…

Stilt walkers - Illumini event Sept 2010

Everything is Illumini

The opening night of Illumini’s Secret Subterranean London exhibition in the basement of Shoreditch Town Hall promised to be an entertaining night of performances, art and light shows…

Moor Fest

A feast of festivals

Summer is here again and so are the usual big festivals. But what if you want something a bit different this year? Well look no further, as Contrary Life brings you a round-up of some small and quirky festivals taking place in the coming months across the UK…

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Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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HandleBards hit the pedals again to bring you a summer of outdoor theatre
HandleBards A Midsummer Night's Dream ©Rah Petherbridge Photography

The HandleBards are a Shakespearean troupe who tour by bike. And to celebrate their 10th anniversary, they’re climbing back into the saddle…

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