Whats on in the next few weeks..

Maybe its because Summer is finally here but there seems to be so much to do and see in and around Manchester this month!

Here are a few of my recommendations for the moment..

Neverland – Rediscovering Child Art.
This exhibition looks at childrens drawings and pictures and evaluates how they inspired artisits such as Picasso, Klee and Miro with their inventiveness and creativity. Showing at the Whitworth Art Gallery Until August 17th 2008 and admission is free.

Lindow Man – A Bog Body Mystery.
The body of a naturally preserved Iron Age man has been brought to Manchester from the British Museum in London . The mummified body was discovered in a peat bog at Lindow Moss in Cheshire in 1984. The brutal way in which he is thought to have been killed suggests that his death was a ritual sacrifice. He is thought to have died between AD20 and AD90. The exhibition is showing at the Manchester Museum until April 2009 and the admission is free.

Evita.
The Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical is back on stage at Manchesters Opera House from the 23rd June until 5th July 2008. It is a rags to riches story of the wife of Argentinian dictator Juan Peron. West End Broadway star Louise Dearman takes the lead role singing inspirational songs such as Don’t Cry for me Argentina . Ticket Prices range from £8.50 - £32.00.

The Halle Taj Festival.
This festival is a celebration of South Asian Culture and marks its 150th Anniversary. There will be music, workshops, sari demonstrations, dance in full costume and Indian food and Drink. It is at the Bridgewater Hall on the 27th and 28th June 2008 and ticket prices range from £13.00 - £29.00.

I found something pretty cool also ( well I think it is anyway!). You can take a “Manchester Music Tour” which is a 90 minute stroll around Manchester , marveling at musical landmarks and other music heritage. Your guides are Craig Gill ( from the Manchester band Inspiral Carpets) and Phill Gatenby (author of Morriseys book “Panic on the Streets”). Tours are weekly at 11am on a Tuesday and 1pm on a Saturday. The Tours depart from Manchester Visitor Info Centre on St Peters Square ( next to the Town Hall). If you would like to book a place on one of the tours you can call 07958 246 917 or email info@manchestermusictours.com. Tickets are just £4!!