Manchester Now
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Manchester has attracted international arts and culture ever since we held the famous Art Treasures of Great Britain exhibition back in 1857.
01 January 2010 - 31 December 2010
ExhibitionThe IWM is unique in its coverage of conflicts, from the First World War to the present day. It seeks to provide for, and to encourage, the study and understanding of the history of war. Daily tours and object handling sessions.
18 June 2010 - 08 August 2010
ExhibitionCastlefield Gallery is pleased to present a group exhibition A Horse walks into a Bar including work by Corey Arnold, Richard Billingham, Andrew Bracey, Lorraine Burrell, Maddi Nicholson, Dan Staincliffe, Chiz Turnross, UHC and Mark Wallinger.
07 August 2010
ExhibitionWhether you’re a top all-rounder, an armchair enthusiast, or completely new to the game, take this opportunity to look at rarely shown items from the Library’s extensive and fascinating collection of cricket books.
22 June 2010 - 04 September 2010
ExhibitionThe exhibition celebrates Manchester Pride 2010 with a series of photographs from previous festivals, focussing on the very English obsession with men dressing up as women.
01 August 2010
DemonstrationHosted byCommunity Angling Regeneration Project, learn how to fish with experienced coaches, all equipment provided. One of just many events from the 2010 Rochdale Canal Festival! 11-3pm Booking required. Call: 07745130337
31 July 2010 - 01 August 2010
ExhibitionThis weekend, the Biennial brings artists, curators and specialists from a range of disciplines to the estate delivering talks, tours and workshops.
01 July 2011 - 31 July 2011
ExhibitionThe Manchester International Festival of new, original work will transform the city into a festival-zone bringing specially commissioned work by some of the world’s best artists in visual and performing arts and music.
31 July 2010
MusicAn evening of sensational opera and fireworks comes to Tatton Park with Will Young this summer with the world-famous Hallé, conducted by Stephen Bell, and very special guest stars Wynne Evans and Natasha Marsh.
18 September 2010 - 27 February 2011
ExhibitionMarking twenty years since the Gulf War 1990 - 1991, Imperial War Museum North in Manchester presents a small but powerful display of photographs taken by renowned artist John Keane.
07 August 2010 - 08 August 2010
ExhibitionCelebrate the contribution made by Manchester to the world of transport with a range of exciting activities for all the family.
19 August 2010 - 16 September 2010
ExhibitionSee Scary Mary and her flock of sheep, the Three Bears, with two daddy bears, and you won’t believe what happened to the Three Little Pigs.