Events

Uncanny. The alleged UFO incidents at Rendlesham Forest in Suffolk, England, back in 1980 continue to perplex. Spectral sightings, unexplained flying lights in the sky, spooky non-human entities and alien craft landing on a farmer’s field amongst other things are stuff of the X Files and FBI special agents Mulder and Scully. 

There are few things that mark the height of the British summer season quite like the Royal Charity Polo Cup at Guards Polo Club – particularly when HRH The Prince of Wales is playing a few lively chukkas and Audi is co-sponsoring the affair. And as someone whose heart (and garage) has long belonged to Audi, it was rather a full-circle moment.

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Nestled on the third floor of London’s National Portrait Gallery (NPG) between Lord Byron’s amazing decorated folding screen of actors and boxers and a plethora of paintings from the early 1600s art including The Somerset House Conference (1604), one comes across a room of portraits by one of Poland’s most important artists, Stanisław Wyspiański (1869-1907). Critics have widely praised the works.

In the heart of Emilia Romagna, Italy's revered 'Motor Valley', lies a symphony of speed, sophistication, and savoury delights. As an aficionado of automotive excellence and culinary indulgence, the invitation to the Motor Valley Fest ignited a fervour within me. This was the opportunity for me to embrace my love of chefs, foodie heaven with my newly found enthusiasm for the world of motors. With eagerness mounting, I embarked on a journey to this celebrated enclave, where tradition meets innovation and where the allure of horsepower intertwines with the art of gastronomy.

The annual Lebanese designers’ exhibition - ‘From Beirut to London’ - is underway again, at the Arab British Chamber of Commerce in the heart of Mayfair.

Presented by the UK Embassy of Lebanon, the event showcases the very best of the country’s underrated heritage craftsmanship, featuring stalls and stands from leading Lebanese designers in the fields of fashion, jewellery, art, home décor and artisanal works.

It runs until November 26th, and will be back again in 2024 if you’re not able to make it on this occasion.
 

Roll out the barrel. After a hiatus of two years since the last Czech ‘Beer Day’ due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the annual event saw a healthy turnout on its return this September to the grounds of the embassies of the Czech and Slovak republics in London’s Notting Hill.

In the autumn of 1983 a mere 500 copies of the new book by a largely unknown author called Terry Pratchett hit a small number of shops and libraries across the UK. It was called The Colour of Magic, and 500 copies was all that publishers Colin Smythe Ltd, a small company based out of Gerrards Cross in Buckinghamshire, had printed up for the home market. Pratchett’s previous releases, The Carpet People in 1971, Dark Side of the Sun in 1975 and Strata in 1981 had all been well received by critics, but their sales could generously be described as “modest”.

This summer, car enthusiasts have an abundance of options to indulge in their passion with numerous car shows and motoring events on offer. We have compiled a list of our top picks, where you can feast your eyes on an impressive range of supercars, both vintage and contemporary, that are sure to make you drool.

London Concours 6-8 June 2023

Director-founder Geoffrey Hughes, a lover of the racecourse since boyhood, studied decorative art, learnt about the art market by working in auction houses, started his first gallery in Whitstable aged 22, now sells paintings and bronzes that will stand the test of time.   

To mark 25 years on Motcomb Street, the gallery are presenting a collection of 25 paintings and bronzes by 25 of their most successful artists, from April 19th until May 13th.    

An eye catching, flamboyant set greeted us as we entered the auditorium at G Live and set the scene for a wonderfully camp, kitsch show. The glittery, excitable audience buzzed as the lights dimmed and we were taken back to Baz Luhrmann’s 1992 film and the drama surrounding Scott Hastings (Kevin Clifton) and his new dance partner Fran (Maisie Smith).