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Art faithful flock to church for one of the biggest exhibitions marking Biennial celebrations

CHURCHES in Liverpool city centre have been turned into many different things over the years, from restaurants to flats. Read

The Mighty Boosh

The Mighty Boosh: Surreal mayhem is mighty fun

TV’S Mighty Boosh are thrilling many with tales from their surreal world. Vicky Anderson reports Read

Simon Rattle

Review: Sir Simon Rattle

IT HAD to be one of the longest-awaited homecomings. Sir Simon Rattle had come to the Phil with his Berlin orchestra – probably the most famous, if not the best, in the world. Read

Le Corbusier exhibition at Liverpool's Metropolitan Cathedral

Godfather of modern architecture

An exhibition about controversial architect Le Corbusier has opened in Liverpool. Laura Davis takes a look Read

Rick Astley

Is Rick Astley the best act ever? He could be

Rick Astley has become a surprise contender for best act ever at this year’s MTV Europe Music Awards. Read

Puffin by Richard Steel

Amateur photographer Richard Steel scoops national award

THIS stunning portrait of a puffin has landed a Wirral amateur a national wildlife photography award and his 15 minutes of fame. Read

Sandy West as Bill Shankly

Shankly stage recreation back for a fortnight

THE Shankly Show returns to Liverpool tomorrow night after a sensational debut earlier in the year. Read

Contemporary dance celebration

MERSEYSIDE Dance Initiative is bringing the finest European contemporary dance companies from across the Continent for four nights only, in celebration of Liverpool’s status as European Capital of Culture. Read

Music gets a sporting chance

A NEW online music community has been set up in the region. Read

Key Liverpool Arts Events

BIENNIAL: John Moores Prizewinners 1957-2006, a selection of main prize-winners from John Moores Liverpool exhibitions since 1957. Read

Cathedral crypt perfect place for Le Corbusier designs

AN EXHIBITION dedicated to the “single most influential architect of the 20th century” opens today just yards away from Liverpool buildings based on his work. Read

Mark King of Level 42

We’ll do our Level best to thrill fans at the Phil, says King

LEVEL 42 return to the Philharmonic Hall next Wednesday. “Liverpool is a good city for us,” says bassist and frontman Mark King. Read

Hope Street Project

Liverpool Cathedrals’ laser link-up conveys hopes for future

THERE’S much more to the striking ray of green light that has appeared in Liverpool’s night sky than meets the eye – or even ear. Read

Sir Simon Rattle

Proud moment for conductor Simon Rattle in Liverpool

CONDUCTOR Simon Rattle was celebrated as one of Liverpool’s “favourite sons” last night, as he received the Freedom of the City. Read

Theatre Review: Windermere, The Actors Studio

LIVERPOOL writer Tommy Kearney brings us another slice of lovingly-created teenage nostalgia in Windermere, currently enjoying its northern premiere in his home town. Read

Mural is a recycled vision of the universe

THE Novas Contemporary Urban Centre, on Greenland Street, is one of the real hubs of the Independent Biennial, holding a variety of exhibitions during the festival. Read

Key Liverpool Arts Events

EXHIBITION: An exhibition of the amazing microscopic work of Willard Wigan has been extended. See his work mounted on pinheads or in the eye of a needle, in the gallery of the Hard Day’s Night hotel, North John Street, until October 31, from 9.30-5.30pm Monday to Friday and 10am-4pm on Sundays. Entry is £3. 0151 236 1964. Read

Georgina Roberts as Lola Montez

Unity Theatre: Story of seductive Spanish dancer who hid Irish origins

DANCE, passion, femininity, life and love are not what they appear – or maybe what 19th- century society could not believe – in a new production that tells the life story of a flamboyant Spanish dancer who wasn’t everything she seemed. Read

Sir Simon Rattle

Simon Rattle returns home to Liverpool for Freedom of the City

SIR Simon Rattle returned home to Liverpool last night for a string of special engagements including a return to conducting the RLPO, and finally getting round to taking up his Freedom of the City. Read

Travis performing at the Carling Academy Liverpool

Travis’ new album signed, sealed and delivered with Academy concert

TRAVIS and their Liverpool-based guitarist, Andy Dunlop, played at the Carling Academy last night to promote their latest offering, Ode to J. Smith. The Scottish outfit spent the early part of the day at HMV signing albums before plugging in at the Hotham Street venue. Read

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