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Travelling artwork takes up residence in city hotel room

ART finds its way into some unusual places during the Biennial, and one exhibition is moving into a Liverpool hotel room for the rest of the week. Read

Touring is in my blood says signer McTell

FOLK legend Ralph McTell kicks off his latest UK tour on Friday at Runcorn’s Brindley Theatre. Read

Local heroes’ art cocks a snook at city Biennial

A NEW exhibition at Mathew Street’s View Two gallery, opening tonight, is taking a look at the Merseyside artists operating under the radar as the Biennial grabs the spotlight. Read

Uneasy birth of a newwork

STEPHEN PRATT, the Liverpool-born composer and Professor of Music at Liverpool Hope University, will unveil his latest composition, Uneasy Vespers II, tomorrow night at the Philharmonic Hall. Read

Welsh National Opera, Otello - Amanda Roocroft (Desdemona) Dennis O'Neill (Otello). Picture: Catherine Ashmore

Welsh stars return with range of operas

THE Welsh National Opera opens its autumn season at the Empire theatre tonight. The established company brings three works – including a new production – to Liverpool this week, including a special free performance for schoolchildren. Read

Looking back with a laugh at city

A HUMOROUS look at the history of Liverpool is the subject of a new play premiering this week. Read

One-off reunion tour for celebrated folk duo

CELEBRATED folk duo Bob Fox and Stu Luckley come to the region this week as part of a one-off reunion tour. Read

Key Liverpool Arts Events

MUSIC: Hot Leg, the new band from former The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins come to Liverpool tonight. Read

Yoko’s delight as more take part in her special Biennial artwork dedicated to John

YOKO ONO returned to Liverpool yesterday for a whistle-stop visit to see how her own Biennial exhibition has taken shape. Read

Unity Theatre’s magic tale of Merseyside movie pioneer at the Park Palace

‘SECRET location L8” said the advance tickets purchased from the Unity Theatre, and those waiting to see the latest special Liverpool Commission for 2008 were transported to the unfamiliar surrounds of Park Palace, in Dingle. Read

Festival of gay films in city

OUTSIDERS, the fifth annual Liverpool lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender film festival, is now under way. Read

Key Events: Arts Editor's Pick of the Day

IRISH FESTIVAL: Award-winning authors Dermot Bolger and Sebastian Barry, two of Ireland’s finest contemporary writers, read from and discuss their work this evening as part of the continuing Liverpool Irish Festival. The Cornerstone, Hope at Everton, 7.30pm. Tickets £6/£3. 0151 709 3789. Read

Kora maestro hopes music will cast a spell

“THE Hendrix of the Kora”, Grammy Award winner Toumani Diabaté, comes to the Phil tomorrow night for a special performance with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Read

It’s great when the silly stuff gets in

Life is going well for comedian Ed Byrne, as he tells Vicky Anderson ahead of his tour date at Liverpool’s Royal Court Read

Big names share the limelight as Liverpool Irish Festival begins

THE Liverpool Irish Festival starts today, and organisers say it boasts one of the most diverse line-ups in its history. Read

Artist Tracy Lewis, with some of her work

Mirrors and roses reflect artful dream

DREAMS and nature come together in the beautiful work of Hightown artist Tracy Lewis, now on show in two city centre galleries. Read

Comic Steve Coogan as Alan Partridge

Nothing to laugh at for Steve Coogan’s angry fans

REPRESENTATIVES of comedian Steve Coogan last night spoke of the “time and effort” that had gone into his two-night arena show in Liverpool after it left everyone talking – for all the wrong reasons. Read

Riches of Ragz’ heritage are sure to shine through

NORWEGIAN-BORN, Liverpool-based singer/ songwriter Ragz launches her autumn tour and latest EP with a special event next week. Read

Brendan Riley

Southport Comedy Week’s game for a lot of laughs

SOUTHPORT Comedy Week is upon us once more, with a festival of gigs and special events coming from the resort. Read

Chris Mason (right) and Che Varley learning stage combat

Youth theatre ready to go again

THE Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Youth Theatre return to the Everyman stage tomorrow night with a new production featuring stage combat, music, and dance. 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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