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11 Nov 2011
Holler exhibition transforms US museum
A new survey exhibition of German artist Carsten Höller's work has transformed the New Museum in New York, US, into interactive,'participatory environments'.
At the heart of the exhibition is one of Höller's signature slide installations, a 102ft (31.1m) structure running from the fourth floor to the second
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09 Nov 2011
New home for Oxford Dance Forum
Oxford Dance Forum (ODF) is to unveil a new two-year, artist-led development programme after the group relocated to the city's newly-revamped Old Fire Station on 5 November.
The Home-bed project, which aims to benefit artists from Oxfordshire and across the region, is to officially launch in spring 2012
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09 Nov 2011
'Green' Tower Bridge makeover approved
London's Tower Bridge is to benefit from a 'green makeover' ahead of the 2012 Games, after planning permission and listed building consent for the scheme were approved.
The landmark's 25-year old lights will be replaced with an energy-efficient system, while the project will also allow for the temporary installation of the Olympic rings.
A deal between the mayor of London; the City of London Corporation; GE; and
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09 Nov 2011
ACW publishes new draft equality strategy
The Arts Council of Wales (ACW) has released its new draft Strategic Equality Plan, which is designed to ensure equality in the arts and is now the subject of a consultation process.
Among the objectives of the document is an increase in the range of artistic work that ACW currently funds and to continue with Equality Impact Assessments on all of its policies.
ACW also plans to work with Revenue Funded
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09 Nov 2011
National Gallery opens da Vinci exhibition
A new Leonardo da Vinci exhibition has opened today (9 November) at London's National Gallery, following a "unique collaboration" with the Louvre in Paris, France.
Leonardo da Vinci: Painter of the Court of Milan marks the first time that both versions of the painter's Virgin of the Rocks have been brought together in the same place.
The exhibition at the National Gallery will run until 5 February 2012,
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09 Nov 2011
HLF grant for North East sports project
A scheme celebrating and exploring the connections between Olympians and Paralympians from North East England has received £48,500 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
Home and Away - North East Sport and Olympics will enable people from across the local community to examine 200 years of sport in the region ahead of the London 2012 Games.
The scheme is led by Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums', with volunteers
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09 Nov 2011
Genting launches New York City casino
Genting Malaysia has announced the opening of the new Resorts World Casino New York City (RWNY) at the Aqueduct Racetrack, which is the first casino to open in the US city.
The new complex will be run by Genting New York, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genting Malaysia, and is located adjacent to John F Kennedy International Airport in Queens.
RWNY currently comprises the first-floor Times Square Casino with nearly
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08 Nov 2011
Council outlines 'compelling' Dreamland case
Thanet District Council (TDC) has submitted its application for the compulsory purchase of Margate's Dreamland site as part of efforts to create a "new and viable" theme park.
The local authority said that it had a "compelling case" for securing a compulsory purchase order, which is designed to help push forward the regeneration of the site.
TDC, working in partnership with the Dreamland Trust, is proposing to
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08 Nov 2011
Initial support for Warwickshire motor museum
The Warwickshire-based British Motor Industry Heritage Trust has secured initial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) towards a £2.5m development project.
Based at the Heritage Motor Centre in Gaydon, the trust is aiming to create a new facility to house its reserve collection of historic British cars and has now received a first round pass.
The HLF has provided more than £51,000 in development funding to
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08 Nov 2011
EUR6.6m for Irish tourism schemes
More than EUR6.6m (£5.7m) worth of government funding is to be shared by nine tourism projects across Ireland with an emphasis on outdoor-based activities.
Tourism minister Leo Varadkar made the announcement during a visit to County Clare, with cash being allocated through Fáilte Ireland's Tourism Capital
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08 Nov 2011
Chester Town Hall scheme moves forward
An external operator will be sought to run the commercial operations at Chester's revamped Victorian Town Hall, after the recommendation was approved by the local authority.
It follows the decision by Cheshire West and Chester Council's (CWCC) executive to back the latest stage of plans to transform the historic property into a cultural and function venue.
More than £2.5m has already been invested in repairs to
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08 Nov 2011
Scottish heritage sites to offer free entry
More than 40 heritage attractions across Scotland will offer free admission later this month as part of Historic Scotland's St Andrews 'Visit for Free' programme.
Locations including Edinburgh Castle; the newly-transformed palace at Stirling Castle; and Urquhart Castle will open their doors for free on 26 and 27 November.
The 'Visit for Free' initiative forms part of Scotland's Winter Festivals, which marks three
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08 Nov 2011
National Lottery Awards winners revealed
Leeds-based Northern Ballet and Phoenix Dance Theatre, which unveiled a new £12m home earlier this year, has been named as one of the National Lottery Awards 2011 winners.
The project, which received £4m of National Lottery funding through Arts Council England, was crowned Best Arts Project and was one of
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07 Nov 2011
£14.4m Scunthorpe venue officially unveiled
Scunthorpe's new £14.4m Baths Hall venue, which will play host to a programme of music, theatre, comedy and dance events, has been officially unveiled today (7 November).
North Lincolnshire Council's (NLC) own architects led the design of the complex, which is located on the site of the former Scunthorpe Youth Centre and the old Baths Hall.
Built by Clugston Construction, the venue has retained the frontage of
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