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30 Days of Obscure York: The Cemetery
The twenty-four acre York Cemetery is a part of the city most of you will have rarely visited. This should change after reading this.
To Begin – A new art exhibition
‘to begin’, opens on 30 April 2012 at 6.30pm until 5 May 2012. Please come and support these emerging artists who will be present on the opening night and whom would enjoy some banter with their audience.
Tickets for Rufus Wainwright on sale
Tickets went on sale at 2pm yesterday for Canadian singer, songwriter, pianist and opera composer Rufus Wainwright to play at the Barbican York.
The Duchess Eyes NME Award
The deadline for submitting your vote(s) for NME’s small venue of the year is today.
30 Days of Obscure of York: Street names
Today’s Obscure York takes a look at the origins of the names of some of the streets in York.
Heard the one about York & the rise of comedy?
We take a look at the recent rise of stand-up comedy and its popularity in York.
30 Days of Obscure York: The Admiral Clock
This 1778 timepiece stands iconically over Coney Street, but many may never have questioned its presence. Here we take a look at the iconic clock.
Unleash your inner Goth
If you’ve ever fancied yourself as Christina Ricci in The Addams Family, and longed to learn how to master the heavy eyeliner and gothic clothing, then this may be for you.
Interview: Bad Paintings
New DIY York record label Bad Paintings is set to release its first big release this weekend in the form of a 7” vinyl single from New York based super group The Babies. We caught up with the founders to talk all things DIY…
York Internet TV show to launch in May
York plays host to a brilliant new web series as I Am Tim splatters onto your screens on 10 May. The fake documentary uses old school, practical special effects inspired by films such as The Evil Dead and Bad Taste.
Review: Chicago The Musical
And now, ladies and gentleman, York Grand Opera House presents a tale of 1920s corruption and celebrity…
30 Days of Obscure York: The Hairy Fig
For the uninitiated, The Hairy Fig is an exciting and indispensable delicatessen in the centre of the city.
Review: Yes, Prime Minister
Yes, Prime Minister returns, to this time to the stage at York Theatre Royal, and adapted by original writers Anthony Jay and Jonathan Lynn after the success of the TV series first aired in 1986-87.
Filming starts on The Knife That Killed Me
Filming has started for The Knife That Killed Me, the Universal Pictures backed thriller being made just outside of York at the newly refurbished Green Screen Studios.
Women dominate Ivor Novello shortlists
This year is the first time the awards have seen the album shortlist entirely female orientated, with Adele, Kate Bush and PJ Harvey set to battle it out for the album award next month.
Yorkshire Mystery Plays: Meet the actors
Two, of the many young people involved in the enterprise, include the very first man and woman, Adam and Eve played by Harry Lee, 18 and Laura Soper, 17, who stopped to have a chat with O&O.
