State of the Art: New York
01 June 2009 to 06 September 2009 - Manchester
This latest exhibition is the first in a series focussing on the art scene in different cities across the world.
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Lakes Alive
23 May 2009 to 30 August 2009 - Cumbria
Lakes Alive is a series of outdoor events combining the magic of street art with the jaw-dropping scenery of Cumbria’s lakeland surroundings – imagine Cirque du Soleil against a mountain backdrop and you’ve got a bit of an idea what to expect.
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Local Hero, Football Legend, The Life and Times of Sir Tom Finney’
01 April 2009 to 27 September 2009 - Lancashire
Preston’s place in the history of football is given another plug in this exhibition celebrating the life and career of the city’s god-like genius of the pitch, Sir Tom Finney, one of greatest footballers ever.
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Colour Chart: Reinventing Colour, 1950 to today
29 May 2009 to 13 September 2009 - Liverpool
Originally shown at MOMA in New York, this exhibition explores the role of colour in art and design, from the post war years to the present day.
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Rigoletto
18 July 2009 to 25 July 2009 - Chester
An indoor opera theatre surrounded by beautiful woodland, this is Cheshire’s equivalent of Glyndebourne – the perfect way to spend a summer’s evening.
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Lake District Summer Music Festival
31 July 2009 to 16 August 2009 - Cumbria
A chance to experience great chamber music in glorious settings..
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24:7 Theatre
20 July 2009 to 26 July 2009 - Manchester
As the city where the UK’s first rep theatre was established in 1908, Manchester has a passion for all things theatrical.
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RHS Show Tatton Park
22 July 2009 to 26 July 2009 - Chester
Now in its 11th year, this annual horticultural bonanza is one of the must-sees of the UK’s annual gardening calendar.
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Rank
24 July 2009 to 05 September 2009 - Lancashire
Exhibition that examines how artists from the Renaissance to the present day have represented the idea of social order, with works ranging from Holbein to Richter.
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Captured: The extraordinary lives of Prisoners of War
23 May 2009 to 31 December 2009 - Manchester
Find out the truth behind all those movie myths..
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Text Festival
01 June 2009 to 25 July 2009 - Manchester
The interesting boundary where innovative poetry and conceptual art meets is the territory explored by this 12-week programme of events.
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Chester Summer Music Festival
02 July 2009 to 18 July 2009 - Chester
Annual classical music bonanza, which this year features a major gala concert in Chester Cathedral to commemorate the life of past music director Richard Hickox.
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The Three Shires Textile Festival
04 July 2009 to 19 July 2009 - Chester
Two weeks devoted to everything textile taking place at the point where Cheshire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire meet.
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John Squire: Heat, Light, Death and Industry
07 July 2009 to 02 September 2009 - Manchester
The Stone Roses guitarist has something of a resurrection as a successful contemporary artist with this exhibition of his latest work.
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The Beat Goes On
01 June 2009 to 01 November 2009 - Liverpool
Liverpool celebrates its contribution to all things pop, from the Cavern to Creamfields, in this exhibition featuring an impressive wealth of material from record companies and various private collectors.
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Videogame Nation
24 May 2009 to 20 September 2009 - Manchester
Believe it or not, videogames have now been around for over 40 years and this timely exhibition at Urbis traces their journey from geek’s bedroom to multimillion-pound industry.
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David Nash: Sculpture Installations
01 June 2009 to 10 October 2009 - Manchester
Renowned for tactile sculptures made of wood from fallen trees, David Nash’s work is always vitally connected to the nature and environment of its site.
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