By Lara Kavanagh in London— The Union Chapel is arguably London‘s most atmospheric concert venue, with its soaring ceiling, solid church pews and killer acoustics. The chapel, which is still a working church, hosts a full concert program, with performances several nights a week. While tickets for evening gigs are generally not too expensive (most » Read more
Archive for May, 2011
Jonathan Coulton performing with Paul and Storm at Union Chapel. Photo: Liam Gladdy
London’s Bridges, Tunnels and Ferries: Top 5 ways to cross the Thames
You probably saw the recent news that London’s civic authorities are pressing ahead with a plan to span the River Thames with a cable car. This new public transport service across the river will connect two important Olympic venues and should be up and running by this time next year. It is not the first » Read more
Prague: Czech Beer Festival, May 12-28, offers 80 different brews
By Joann Plockova in Prague— Before living in Prague, I wasn’t much of a beer drinker. But with the quality of beer on tap in the Czech Republic, it was easy to become an aficionado. Now in its fourth year, the upcoming Czech Beer Festival–offering free admission (down from last year’s 120 Kc entry fee!)–is » Read more
Paris: Tres chic Madame Grès retrospective at Musée Bourdelle
By Theadora Brack in Paris— Got passion for fashion from watching the Royal Nuptials? I do! So gather ’round and jump on my train because I’ve got the cure, see. A rather smashing-looking retrospective saluting modernist couturier Madame Grès recently opened in Paris at Musée Bourdelle! Onwards and upwards, Cheapos! Here’s the lo-(gown)! Marriage made » Read more
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