Posted by Nick on September 26, 2008
On September 27, artists and residents are coming together to celebrate the lives and life of Hackney Wick as part of the Hackney Wick Festival. The location for this festival is Victoria Park Village Green.
You can enjoy everything from sports events and athletics and martial arts displays to art exhibitions to open gardens and much more.
You can catch the festivities on September 27, 2008 from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Or on September 28, 2008 from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Full details are available at hackneywickfestival.org.uk.
Posted by Nick on September 22, 2008
This coming weekend marks the start of London Fashion Weekend 2008. The events start on September 24th and run through September 28th.
That’s right.
This year it starts on Wednesday and goes through Sunday. There’s just too much fashion for 48 hours!
Like last week’s London Fashion Week, this weekends festivities occur at the Natural History Museum. There is a lot to do – you can pick up style and beauty tips from the experts, browse through the collections of over 150 designers, enjoy a makeover from the experts, and much more!
For more info, visit www.londonfashionweekend.co.uk.
Posted by Nick on September 16, 2008
If you are looking for something fun to do in London, why not check out the Riverfront Jazz Festival. This year marks the 23rd year of the festival. It takes place from September 18 through September 28 at various venues across Greenwich, including the historic Trafalgar Tavern.
You can expect more than 50 performances in 20 venues. And the best part is that most of the performances are free! This is the Second biggest jazz festival in the UK. All musical jazz styles will be served up from nostalgic swing to funky rock.
The must see event of the festival is when Jools Holland’s ace saxophonist Derek Nash lead an all star line up when his acclaimed Protect the Beat band play the historic Trafalgar Tavern on September 24th at 8pm in the Trafalgar’s Nelson room overlooking the Thames.
For more info, visit www.riverfrontjazz.co.uk. And for ticketed events you can book on line via the Greenwich Theatre at www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk.
Posted by Nick on September 12, 2008
As part of The Mayor’s Thames Festival, you will not want to miss the Great River Race. It takes place tomorrow, September 13, 2008.
The Great River Race is like a marathon only it is on the River Thames. So, basically it is a river marathon. It covers a 22-mile course from semi-rural Richmond in Surrey, past many classic London landmarks, to the striking Docklands skyline towards its finish line at Greenwich. And there are around 300 crews that take part. All levels of competitors are welcome.
For more info on London’s river marathon, visit www.greatriverrace.co.uk.
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This year you can enjoy The Mayor’s Thames Festival in London beginning tomorrow September 13, 2008 through September 14, 2008. It is billed as London’s greatest free party. And it is the only festival to focus on greater appreciation of the River Thames in London.
Some things you won’t want to miss include the Great River Race, live music across 9 stages, Feast on the Bridge: food on Southwark Bridge, the world’s biggest open-air art gallery,Riverside Bazaar, Tango at Tate Modern and the big Night Carnival finale.
You can find all of the fun at the Tate Modern. For complete info, visit www.thamesfestival.org.
