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Tribute to artist in new Vida! show

FRIENDS and colleagues of a much-missed member of Merseyside’s arts community have come together to remember her in an inspirational exhibition. Read

Fresh light on genius of comedy

A SHOW examining the triumps and fears of a cinematic legend comes to Liverpool this week. Read

COMEDY REVIEW Council Depot Blues/ Royal Court Theatre

IF EVER a play’s title gave a pretty good indication as to its contents, then Council Depot Blues must be it. Read

Classical superstar Hayley Westenra makes her city debut at the Philharmonic Hall

INTERNATIONALLY renown-ed classical superstar Hayley Westenra plays her first-ever Liverpool date tonight. Read

Not all it seems: diseases bursting with colour

A COLOURFUL installation perking up a classic Liverpool building is not all it first appears. Read

Ian McNabb - Mersey Beast

Rock pioneer Ian McNabb's bumpy ride to success

“Mine’s not a straight avenue to success - it’s been a bumpy ride with lots of ups and downs which makes it a far more interesting read.” Read

Beatles’ inspiration Gracie back in town

CHARLIE GRACIE, one of the world’s great rock ’n’ roll legends, returns to the Liverpool stage this week as the star guest in Bill Kenwright’s “rock ’n’ roll feast of fun, The Concert They Never Gave. Read

Unforgettable music, dance and flamenco passion

DANCE: Gerardo Núñez is without doubt the world's greatest flamenco guitarist active today. His wife, Carmen Cortés, is one of the most celebrated flamenco dancers and choreographers of all time. Join them for a night of unforgettable music, dance and flamenco passion. Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, tonight, 7.30pm, tickets £15.50-£27.50. 0151 709 3789. Read

I loved modelling with Naomi, but can’t wait to come home

Vicky Anderson chats to Cilla Black about panto, pins and parading down the catwalk Read

Council Blues play from the heart

IT’S been a year of highs for city playwright Dave Kirby. It began with the third successful outing for Brick Up the Mersey Tunnels, which he co-wrote, his first solo work Lost Soul came back for a second run, and this week marks the start of his latest play, Council Depot Blues. Read

Diversity Arts Week in Dingle

DINGLE Community Theatre is hosting its Diversity Arts Week later in the month after securing Lottery funding. Read

An older and wiser Will Young finds a way to continue making perfect pop

CAN it really be that, like Kennedy’s assassination and news of the Take That split, everyone remembers where they were when Will Young won Pop Idol? Read

The Supremes were the prototype for girl groups

YOU don’t get much more starrier than The Supremes. Read

Liverpool Music Week: There’s something for everyone

Vicky Anderson looks ahead to Liverpool’s biggest music week ever Read

Grafton to launch as comedy venue

THIS weekend sees the launch of Liverpool’s newest “comedy” venue – the Olympia Laughter Lounge. Read

Oz version of Bill Bailey heads for Brindley Theatre, Runcorn

AUSTRALIAN comedian Tim Minchin comes to the region next week. Often compared to Bill Bailey, solely by way of them both being musical comedians, Minchin has honed his own style of show blending stand- up with songs – purely by way of not knowing what else was out there. Read

Belly dancers reveal twists and turns of Eastern art

TALES from belly dance history will be presented on the stage of the Rose Theatre at Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, on Saturday night. Read

Daniel Craig as super spy James Bond in Casino Royale

Daniel Craig: I'm only borrowing the character

DANIEL Craig is looking tired and it’s hardly surprising. With his second Bond film Quantum Of Solace about to open, he is arguably the most in-demand actor in the world right now. Read

Lightshow adds second sense - sound - to cathedrals

TODAY is the public launch of the Hope Street Project. Read

Connie Lush: I’m just the excuse for a get-together

LIVERPOOL’S original and best blues diva, Connie Lush, rounds off a successful 2008 with a homecoming gig this weekend. Read

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