Posted Extra, Extra to Londonist
Brick Lane treats by DC Kevin in London via the Londonist Flickrpool Old Father Thames is bursting at the seams with sewage The deal is sealed for 2012 badders and dancey gymnastics at Wembley Take That, Speech Debelle! Stick to your own songs. Don't drop fag ends in the City. Insulate your house with them. If you live in Ealing look out for a £50 council tax rebate coming your way...
Posted East Enders Debate Olympic Legacy to Londonist
A discussion at QMUL next Wednesday will look at the 2012 Olympic Games in terms of "the people's legacy: community participation in the shaping of East London 2012 and beyond". Will the East End become an urban regeneration success story? Can London succeed in its aim to host the first ethical Games? Will all workers be paid a living wage? Will affordable homes follow? Run by The City Centre, an urban research project at...
Posted Preview: Cloud Dance Festival - Parade to Londonist
Leaf Dance Cloud Dance Festival formed in 2007 to provide performance space for handpicked new contemporary dance talent. They present showcases three times a year, aiming to stage a variety of pieces which are provocative, humorous, contemplative and insightful. On 5 and 6 December, they're running the first annual "Best of Cloud Dance Festival" specials, Parade, at the People Show Studios. Three mixed bills over the weekend see festival favourites Dam Van Huynh, Lila...