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1. LITERATURE: Abi Titmuss, WHSmiths, Manchester Arndale, Wed 30 July, 6-7pm
Wilmslow Express, Friday 25 July 2008TABLOID favourite Abi Titmuss will be at WH Smith's in Manchester's Arndale store on Wednesday signing copies of her new book.
2. The rhythm of the streets
Wilmslow Express, Wednesday 23 July 2008THERE'LL be dancing in the streets this weekend as performance comes out of theatres and into the city.
3. Dancing to a brighter beat
Wilmslow Express, Wednesday 23 July 2008EXPECT the kind of dazzling show that leaves the senses stunned and the memory full when Afrika! Afrika! comes to Manchester next week.
4. THEATRE: Chinese Acrobatic Swan Lake, Lowry, from Wed 30 Jul
Wilmslow Express, Wednesday 23 July 2008SEE the world’s most famous classical ballet as never before when the UK premiere of Chinese Acrobatic Swan Lake comes to The Lowry.
5. FESTIVAL: Mega Mela, Platt Fields Park, Fallowfield, Sat 26 and Sun 27 Jul
Wilmslow Express, Wednesday 23 July 2008ALL the vibrant fun of South Asian culture is on offer for everyone at Platt Fields Park over the weekend with Manchester Mega Mela.
6. Chance to see battle film
Wilmslow Express, Wednesday 23 July 2008THERE’S a rare chance to learn about the Battle of the Somme on Tuesday at Imperial War Museum North.
7. The passion of football
Wilmslow Express, Wednesday 23 July 2008WHEN Gordon Taylor became chief executive of footballers’ union the Professional Footballers Association the organisation began to collect an array of art.
8. MUSIC: Billy Idol, Apollo, Wed 30 Jul
Wilmslow Express, Wednesday 23 July 2008PUNK music may have started off as a serious matter – all righteous rebellion and kicking against the establishment – but by the time Billy Idol arrived on the scene, it was obvious that punk music had discovered its comic side.
9. VARIETY: Special FX, Royal Exchange, every Friday
Wilmslow Express, Wednesday 16 July 2008COMEDY, belly dancing and jazz clarinettist Arun Ghosh are among the highlights of a new summer season of Special FX, the popular programme of free entertainment staged every Friday in the Royal Exchange foyer.
10. CLUBBING: Moby, Sankeys Soap, Thurs 24 Jul
Wilmslow Express, Wednesday 16 July 2008BY HIS own admission, Moby didn’t exactly fit the typical pop star mould.