A new exhibition of ten drawings by Leonardo Da Vinci will be on display in Newcastle from tomorrow. The exhibition, Ten Drawings from the Royal Collection, will be on display at the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle from tomorrow until April 24. The opening of the exhibition marks the start […]
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Event Timeline: Chinese new year celebrations hit Sunderland this weekend
Bigger Chinese New Year celebrations start this weekend in Sunderland to celebrate the year of the Monkey. Keel Square will hold the vibrant afternoon of activities from 1pm to 5pm on Sunday 7. The event has been organised by Ian Wong, of Asiana Fusion restaurant, and Harry Collinson, of Rough […]
Sunderland University to host talk from legendary TV producer and arts chief
The University of Sunderland is set to host Sir Peter Bazalgette as part of the Public Lecture series. Sir Peter is the chief of Arts Council England and is also the man who popularised Big Brother and created Deal or No Deal. He will be giving a free talk to students, staff and […]
Tributes paid to Sir Terry Wogan
It has been announced that Sir Terry Wogan has died aged 77. His family announced his death as a result of “a short but brave battle with cancer.” The broadcaster “passed away surrounded by his family.” Sir Terry had a media career spanning 50 years, with Eurovision, Blankety Blank and […]
Newcastle Laing Art Gallery is first venue in UK to host Da Vinci collection
Newcastle Laing Art Gallery is the first venue in the UK to host an exhibition of ten drawings by Leonardo da Vinci in the Royal Collection, which will travel from Windsor Castle to Tyneside for a new exhibition. The ten drawings have been selected to show the scope of the […]
James Bay to headline Mouth of the Tyne Festival
Brit Award winning singer/songwriter and guitarist, James Bay, has been announced to headline the upcoming Mouth of the Tyne Festival in Tynemouth. The artist, who has also been nominated for a ‘Best Artist’ Grammy Award, will perform at the outdoor venue of Tynemouth Priory and Castle on July 9. Norma […]