If you happen to be in London from 9th to 11th December, make sure you pay a visit to London’s Southbank Centre for the Chocolate Festival 2011! Simply heaven for chocoholics and budding chocolatiers, and a great family day out, this is the perfect winter treat…
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Lyon Lights Up!
The 8th to 11th December sees the return of the annual Fête des Lumières (Festival of Lights) in Lyon!
The festival dates back to 1852 when a statue of the Virgin Mary was to be erected on Lyon’s Fourvière Hill. Due to bad weather, the event was rescheduled for 8th December, but when a storm struck the city on the morning of the 8th, the master of ceremonies ordered for the festival to be cancelled. The rain stopped that evening and, as the skies miraculously cleared, the local people who had been eagerly awaiting the event lit candles in their windows and came out onto the street to celebrate. They also lit flares to illuminate the new statue of Mary and the Chapel of Notre-Dame-de-Fouvière – and so the Festival of Lights was born!
Exhibition: Jorge Rodríguez-Gerada
What
Jorge Rodríguez-Gerada‘s solo show
at Galería Ignacio de Lassaletta in Barcelona will showcase a new series from the innovative artist. Old materials in various forms have been reused, including parts from 200-year-old abandoned buildings, which have been transferred onto wooden panels. Inspiration for the project comes from the continuing positive message he sends out about the realities of the world and the changes he considers necessary for the future.
A Break in Brussels
Chocolate, beer and mussels are often the first things that spring to mind when you think of Belgium and its capital, Brussels. However, there is a lot more to the vibrant city, from stunning architecture to a plethora of museums and galleries and innovative modern sculptures.
Founded way back when in around 979, the city has gradually evolved and developed to become a recognised cultural centre of Europe. It is now home to prestigious organisations, becoming the location of the European Community’s headquarters in 1957 and that of NATO in 1967. It is also home to the headquarters of the European Union.
From chocolate to cathedrals, beer to Bentleys and mussels to museums, Brussels has a vast, eclectic range of sights and activities to enjoy. Here, we take you on a whistle-stop tour of the places to go and the sights to see on a break in Brussels. Continue reading
Spin Under the Stars
The winter months are here, and what better way to celebrate the holidays than with a whirl around an outdoor ice rink! From the dazzling Somerset House in London to the historic Wollman in New York, we’ve compiled the most attractive settings for a truly magical evening spin under the stars…
Premier jeweller, Tiffany & Co, is back to support the world’s most glamorous rink at the enchanting Somerset House in Covent Garden. Perfect for adults and children alike, parents can enjoy a glass of champagne whilst children are entertained by skating penguins, magical storytelling under the Tiffany Tree or a skating lesson with a prima ballerina. If you’re looking for something a bit different to the bars of Mayfair and Chelsea, try open-air clubbing on the ice starting at 10:30pm and skate the night away to the sound of international DJs. Stay at the luxurious One Aldwych Hotel, just a stone’s throw away, where you can warm up with a glass of mulled wine in the Lobby Bar.