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Les Machines manipulators Theo Rigo (left) and Fabien Cipres on board La Princess

Mystery giant 'La Princess' set to roam the streets of Liverpool

IT’S coming. The mystery gigantic creature that will be taking to the streets of Liverpool in two weeks’ time is preparing itself for the adventure of a lifetime – and the Daily Post has had a top-secret look at how it is taking to life on Merseyside. Read

Beatle and Stone art in harmony

COME Together, the annual exhibition of Beatles artwork timed to coincide with Beatles Week and the Mathew Street Festival, is celebrating its 15th year. Read

Double vision as twins celebrate film debut

THE Singh Twins, better known for their work that can be put in a frame rather than on the big screen, were celebrating their first film premiere last night. Read

Fruit and veg – and the odd fig leaf

Fruit and veg – and the odd fig leaf

PHOTOGRAPHY exhibitions are a rarity at the View Two gallery, and the story of how its latest came to be is down to luck, as much as skill. Read

Liverpool hosts four-day feast of dance

MERSEYSIDE Dance Initiative has programmed another high-profile dance festival in the Capital of Culture year. Read

Rockers with a touch of psychedelic mystery

PSYCHEDELIC rock- ers The Warlocks return to British shores this week for the first time since last November, and will be taking in Liverpool on Wednesday with their “morbid combination of sound and sense”. Read

Key Liverpool Arts Events

BEATLES WEEK: Come Together is the 15th Annual exhibition of art on the Beatles theme. Liverpool Academy of Arts, Seel Street, free. Tonight until August 29. Monday to Friday, 12pm -4pm. 0151 709 0735 Read

Streets can be safe again, pledge stars, as show remembers Rhys

Streets can be safe again, pledge stars, as show remembers Rhys

IT WAS a night that filled Liverpool’s Arena with more people than some of the world’s biggest superstars. Read

Mel C performing at the Philharmonic

Tonight’s concert for Rhys Jones backed by stars

A MEMORIAL concert for murdered schoolboy Rhys Jones takes place tonight. Read

Philharmonic will have something for all this season

ANOTHER busy season filled with every type of entertainment gets under way this autumn at the Philharmonic Hall. Read

Slaughterhouse

New management plans lots of laughs as historic pub re-opens

THE Slaughterhouse, the city centre pub unexpectedly shut down less than a fortnight ago, reopens today under new management from an old landlord – and with a little help from a famous face. Read

Doug Jones with his work at Ceri Hand Gallery

Python-esque saintly gathering on show at Ceri Hand Gallery

AS PLAYFUL as it is unsettling, and as thought-provoking as it is eyebrow-raising, a new city exhibition needs to be seen to be believed. Read

Stereophonics Liverpool arena tickets on sale today

TICKETS for the Stereophonics’ winter date in Liverpool go on sale today. Read

Key Liverpool Arts Events

MUSIC: Singled out by Gilles Peterson as one of the UK's top saxophone and flute innovators, FIRE Collective's Finn Peters gives an evening concert in the Bluecoat garden (or inside if it's raining), tomorrow night Read

Tony Evans with his sculptures at Liverpool Town Hall

Two old friends on show at town hall

TWO old friends have pooled their talents for two exhibitions that can now be seen at Liverpool Town Hall. Read

Arts and Entertainment

Writers to battle it out in contest

THE annual Sefton Writing Competition, now in its 17th year, is inviting people of all ages to submit their work, from poems and stories to essays and mini dramas. Read

Actress Pauline Fleming, with Peggy O'Brien and Winnie Keating, from the Lily Centre

Soap star leads community actors in Shakespeare tale

FORMER Coronation Street actress Pauline Fleming and Brookside actor Neil Caple are bringing Shakespeare to the Wirral in four free open-air concerts. Read

Key Liverpool Arts Events

THEATRE: Remember When is a concert of songs made famous by the likes of Doris Day, Bing Crosby, Julie Andrews, Max Bygraves, Vera Lynn and more. Read

King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table

Court of Camelot in magical outdoor theatre at Croxteth Hall

MERSEYSIDERS have been spoilt for choice with the number of outdoor theatre productions on offer this summer, and here’s hoping the rain stays off for another taking place this evening. Read

Detail of Gustav Klimt painting at the Tate entitled 'Two Girls with an Oleander'

Gustav Klimt exhibition draws record crowds to Tate Liverpool

CROWDS are still flocking in record-breaking numbers to see Tate Liverpool’s Gustav Klimt exhibition. Read

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Vicky Anderson is the specialist culture reporter, covering all the news and events from Liverpool's year as European Capital of Culture 2008. Tel: 0151 472 2584

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