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  • Del'Ish Persian Restaurant
    Del’Ish (Restaurant)
    Posted in: Food & Dining, Reviews

    The aptly named Del’Ish restaurant wasn’t the most packed you might have come across during  lunch hours but the food was just as the title suggested. This Persian restaurant in the heart of West London, a convenient two or three minutes from Warren Street tube, faces stiff competition from the excellent selection of such establishments […]

  • Centenary Exhibition Launch Dai Ailian
    Ballerina Dai Ailian: Centenary Celebration
    Posted in: Highlights, People, Shows & Exhibitions

    Dai Ailian is widely recognised as the godmother of Chinese ballet and her birth 100 years ago was celebrated with a Centenary Exhibition Launch at the Royal Academy of Dance, Battersea on May 10th. Archives & Records Manager Eleanor Fitzpatrick who curated the exhibition and author Richard Glasstone who has written a book about her […]

  • The Silent Children by Amna K. Boheim
    The Silent Children
    Posted in: Books, Highlights, People

    Author Amna K. Boheim shared many intriguing anecdotes about her debut novel The Silent Children during its May 5th launch at Alef Bookstores, Baker Street. Anyone who attended her ‘first chapter reading’ at Novel London back in February would have been familiar with her experiences of switching from investment banking to creative writing. Novel London are […]

  • Mobile Art Platform 'Space Explorer' Launch Party
    Mobile Art Platform ‘Space Explorer’ Launch Party
    Posted in: Highlights, Photos, Shows & Exhibitions

    Documentary Photographer Robin Mellor and Art Director Yassa Khan have developed an online art platform called Space Explorer. It is an app-based model for public art exhibition and exists outside the confines of traditional galleries and encourages people to explore art through mobile phone technology. The app’s GPS technology will guide you around your local […]

  • Arancina Pizzeria, Bayswater
    Pizza for Professionals
    Posted in: Food & Dining, Highlights

    Arancina Sicilian Pizzeria, Bayswater holds a regular Wednesday night networking and socialising event for young professionals where you are invited to sample their free buffet and purchase Italian cocktails. The aperitivo menu includes Aperol Spritz, Bellini, Prosecco, Campari Spritz and Martini Negroni with a selection of pizzas straight out of the oven and other gourmet […]

  • Doc in a Day Competetion
    Doc-In-A-Day Competition
    Posted in: Highlights, Movies & TV Shows

    The London Documentary Network held its 4th Doc-In-A-Day competition on April 23rd with the entries judged by industry professionals at Cafe 1001, Brick Lane on May 4th. The organisation has been growing steadily so with increasing numbers of competitors and larger audiences the Brick Lane venue was the desired option. Participants are asked to meet at […]

  • An Indie Rock Band at Rough Trade Records
    Indies In Rough Trade
    Posted in: Concerts & Gigs, Highlights, Photos

    Music aficionados were subjected to a treat by a very happening indie rock band Wednesday evening at London’s most recognised independent record label store, Rough Trade Records in Brick Lane. This in-store performance was some great music for every pair of rock loving ears out there.

  • Hilma af Klint
    Painting the Unseen
    Posted in: Highlights, People, Shows & Exhibitions

    Swedish abstract artist Hilma af Klint’s emergence as a pioneering painter mirrors the career progression of many of her predecessors who were fated to remain undiscovered till after death. However, she may have had a hand in this. She died in 1944 but asked that her work not be shown publicly till twenty years after […]

  • 400 Years Since Shakespeare
    Posted in: Drama & Theatre, Events & Festivals, Highlights, People, Videos

    May 3 marks the death anniversary of poet, writer and playwright William Shakespeare. Shakespeare 400 commemorating four centuries since his death saw celebrations kicking off in Spring across London from Shakespeare themed displays, pop-up performances and special shows amidst all things Shakespearean. A series of  short film projections all along the Thames on his birthday […]

  • Tourbillon Sci-Fi London 2016
    Tourbillon at Sci-Fi London 2016
    Posted in: Highlights, Movies & TV Shows, Unused

    SCI-FI LONDON 2016 featured an entertaining and challenging selection of shorts and independent features at Stratford Picturehouse with Tourbillon receiving its world premiere. Directed by Gene Ivery, his debut movie explores the possibility of immortality through the life of Daniela who has been genetically modified by her scientist father so that she can live forever. […]