London will host the first ever UK retrospective of Jean-Antoine Watteau's sketched work this spring. Watteau's Drawings will be housed in the Royal Academy of Arts and feature more than 80 pieces by the Frenchman. According to the venue, his drawing ability is lauded among critics for its subtlety and "lightness of touch". "Watteau is perhaps best known for his invention of a new genre: the fetes galantes, small pictures of social gatherings of elegant people in parkland settings," a representative from the gallery explained. He used three chalks - black, white ...

Taking place on 2nd April the CUSA Common Admission Test 2011 is being run to assess the academic level of candidates wanting to study at Cochin University of Science and Technology. During the test procedures students will be sitting the first examination at 09:30 which will test ability on mathematics. After a 15 minute pause the final stage of the exams start at 11:15 and will offer a selection of questions on chemistry and physics. Those students that are successful in the exam can choose to go on to study a range of engineering degrees offered by the university. ...

A rare opportunity to explore the Palazzo Farnese is currently open to travellers in Rome, as the building is hosting an installation called From Renaissance Collections to French Embassy. About 150 works of art from European and American institutions are being showcased at the complex, but the opportunity to marvel at the actual venue is not to be missed. The Palazzo Farnese is not normally open to the public, making this a unique opportunity to see the inside of an iconic building from the Roman renaissance period. Built in the 16th century, the palace was initially ...

Sports enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys keeping fit should consider heading to Sebs Fitness in Naples. The annual exhibition will be taking place on April 9th and 10th this year and will feature a range of activities for people to discover and try out. In addition to workshops and demonstrations, visitors can look into relaxation techniques and other wellness ideas. Those not overly excited by the idea of doing sports or aerobics can enjoy the opportunity to try alternative activities such as dancing. The organisers have put together a team of fitness instructors ...

March marks the second anniversary of Prognition Corp.'s introduction of Mavenlive physical therapy exercise software to clinics around the world. Mavenlive was designed to be a complete clinical solution that presents "best practice" patient assessments and exercise prescription to ensure consistency within physical therapy offices, says Dr. Jay Winburn, president of Prognition Corp. This exercise software automatically generates customizable documentation, reports, letters to referring doctors, improves patient outcomes, automates processes and documentation, and ...

A classic play by Henrik Ibsen can be seen at the Torch Theatre in south Wales next month. Ghosts, the Norwegian dramatist's masterpiece from 1881, will be performed on Wednesday April 6th by the London Classic Theatre. Visitors to the Pembrokeshire venue can expect to see Ibsen's scathing commentary on 19th century morals brought to life in a new version of the play by Frank McGuinness. Exploring the impact of hidden passions, sudden revelations and family secrets, Ghosts was highly controversial when first performed and has become one of the writer's most celebrated ...

Bilbao will welcome Asian Dub Foundation this month for a gig that could feature fresh material from the group. With a new album, A History of Now, released in February, there is every chance they will play tracks from the record at the show. The collective will take the stage at Sala Rock Star on March 31st. Asian Dub Foundation formed in 1993 and have made several albums over the years, but had not released anything since 2008's Punkara before their latest effort. The group play a mixture of dub and rapcore, with their live shows acclaimed for their energy ...

London Street Photography will offer people a chance to see how the city has developed in the past 150 years through the lenses of a diverse range of artists. There are more than 200 images through which to browse, with each picture capturing a fleeting moment in the history of the capital. Valentine Blanchard, Wolf Suschitzky, Roger Mayne and Nick Turpin are among the photographers featured in the collection. According to the venue, the installation focuses on pictures of everyday life in London. "From sepia-toned scenes of horse-drawn cabs taken on bulky tripod-mounted ...

Locking hinge manufacturer Adjustable Locking Technologies is known for making hinges for one-of-a-kind applications, but a recent invention by Duke University students has taken the company's medical hinge applications to a new level. Adjustable Locking Technologies' patented line of "Variloc hinges" features rugged, adjustable locking inline rotation ideal for applications in which equipment which must be both adjustable and capable of withstanding heavy torque. Used to support a wide range of aerospace, military and medical equipment, Variloc hinges were recently chosen ...

North-west audiences can enjoy the hit West End musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in Liverpool soon. The production, which features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, will see the runner-up on the television show Any Dream Will Do Keith Jack take on the title role. After losing out to Lee Mead on the BBC talent contest in 2007, the 23-year-old will be keen to prove just how good he is. The charismatic singer has a great selection of tunes with which he can dazzle audiences, including One More Angel, Close Every Door To Me and ...

Ventana Research today released its 2011 Value Index for Customer Experience Management: Customer Feedback Management, the latest in a new category of quantified, research-based Indexes on technology vendors and products. This new Value Index provides guidance that will enable organizations to ascertain the value of applications for addressing the needs of gaining feedback from customers to determine levels of satisfaction to overall customer experience. Using the Value Index, businesses and their customer service, operations, finance and IT organizations within them, will ...

Rome's MAXXI arts space is displaying an exhibition called The Architecture You Like, which aims to prompt opinions from the public. It is on show until April 10th 2011 and includes 18 architectural projects carried out over the past decade. Organisers Gizmo Group want to provoke criticism and interaction, so they have created a wall for more images to be added to The Architecture You Like. People can choose from an extensive list of pictures compiled by the curators, or download photographs from other sources and add a note explaining why they are impressed by ...

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A celebration of heavy metal band Metallica will take place in Milan this month, with tribute act SAD headlining the night. The event has been organised by the Italian fan club Zona Metallica to mark 30 years since the group was established in Los Angeles. Led by James Hetfield, the band have sold more than 100 million records worldwide during their long career, appealing to a wide variety of ages and tastes as they evolved. Fans in Milan will gather on March 26th 2011 at the Discoteca Alcatraz to celebrate the rich back catalogue of hits Metallica have produced, ...

The Tanzhaus NRW in Dusseldorf is preparing to host its annual Flamenco Festival next month. Running from Thursday April 14th to Monday April 25th, the event will feature performances by leading dance groups and workshops open to members of the public. Rather than taking a traditional approach to flamenco, the festival programme is based on contemporary interpretations of the famous Andalusian art form. However, the familiar passion and fire of the genre will be well represented at the Tanzhaus, where Spanish performers such as Patricia Guerrero, Juan Carlos Lerida ...

On Wednesday, March 9th at 7:30 pm at the Perelman Theater, the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society (PCMS) will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a special concert and reception. The concert will feature works by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Brahms, and Schumann performed by some of our most celebrated artists - including pianist Emanuel Ax, violist Robert Diaz, violist Michael Tree, cellist Peter Wiley, clarinetist Anthony McGill, mezzo-soprano Tamara Mumford, and the Tokyo String Quartet. The concert celebrates the past 25 years of concerts in Philadelphia, having just ...

History Associates, the leading historical research firm in the United States, along with the Civil War Trust, the largest nonprofit battlefield preservation organization, is pleased to announce the availability of the first of a series of "Battle Apps"--a mobile battlefield tour that takes advantage of the GPS technology and Apple's iPhone platform. This Battle App provides a self-guided tour of battle action that occurred at Devil's Den and Little Round Top. The Battle App allows visitors to track their exact location on the battlefield as they enjoy a rich media experience ...

Dr Gian Gonzaga, relationship scientist at eHarmony.co.uk, explains how a 'life list' can help you find a fulfilling relationship... Most people have very busy lives, with little time left over for fulfilling life ambitions. However, you can make sure you use time effectively by recording your goals in a list as a reference point. These can be goals in any area of life, including social, practical and financial. Make sure you don't ignore aims you have for your relationships when you make these lists. If you have a partner already, then you might have goals to move ...

Starting today, Dash's of OId Town will be offering exclusive Nino Cerruti Prestige fabrication mens suits made by Luigi Bianchi for $950. This is the first time we've been able to offer custom Luigi Bianchi suiting at "non-Italian prices" and we believe this is the first time anyone in the Greater Washington DC Area has been able to offer custom made Italian suits for under $1,000. We're giving first time customers the opportunity to take advantage of this special promotion and get to experience a Dash's custom made Italian suit at a great value. At this price point, ...

Carlton Hobbs, the leading specialist in museum quality 17th-19th century British and Continental furniture and decorative arts, has announced that they are hosting the New York launch of 'FURNISHING LOUISIANA': Creole and Acadian Furniture, 1735-1835 at their New York gallery, at 60 East 93rd Street, New York. The opening night reception, on March 24th, will be preceded by a lecture on the subject of the book by co-author Cybele Gontar, current Ph.D. Candidate in 18th and 19th century American Art at CUNY's Graduate Center. "We are delighted to host the New York ...

How does a virtual book signing work exactly? Here's how. On Sunday March 20th, those interested in purchasing a signed and personalized DRM free copy of Never Ceese or a Print copy of Never Ceese (Black Bed Sheet Books edition) bundled with PDF, will go to this link between 3-5 PM CST: http://vcp.videocontrolpanel.net/?room=2795298 They will be prompted to enter their name and member ID which is as follows: Member ID: 6439883 They will then see Sue in a video window live and in person. Once at the "virtual bookstore" the visitor can converse with Sue ...

South Bay Plastic Surgeons (www.plasticsurgerysource.com), a plastic surgery practice serving Long Beach and the entire South Bay, is launching a refreshed Web site to highlight their practice as well as the various cosmetic procedures they offer. A brand new design helps patients easily explore cosmetic and spa services, as well as information about the surgeons themselves. With a simple design that's easy on the eyes, patients can get where they need to go, fast. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Charles Spenler, states, "Our new Web site really does a nice job ...

Technology keeps improving the way in which dental treatment is approached, and one area where this is particularly true for Philadelphia, PA dental implants expert Dr. David DiGiallorenzo is in the realm of 3D ConeBeam Imaging. This imaging shows more detail than traditional X-rays by providing more complete visual information from every angle. The benefits of this ability include: - It is simple, quick and painless for patients, says DiGiallorenzo, a Philadelphia, PA periodontics specialist. The patient sits in a chair for a single, 10-second scan. - Multiple types ...

Dr. Park Ave is proud to announce the opening of its second cosmetic enhancement facility in Franklin Lakes, NJ. Now you can see one of New York's top surgeons, right in Franklin Lakes, for all your cosmetic enhancement needs. Renowned NYC surgeon Dr. Paul Fondacaro has opened the second Dr. Park Ave. Center -- and bringing the world's latest cosmetic technology and skills -- including his own, trademarked, LipoBoost (TM) revolutionary technique - to the Franklin Crossing Shopping Center, next to Weight Watchers and Stop-N-Shop. Dr. Fondacaro's award-winning expertise ...

Munich's Herkulessaal concert venue will host a special event featuring Jose Gonzalez later this month. The singer-songwriter is due to perform there alongside the Gothenburg String Theory, an experimental orchestral collective that draws its 20-plus members from the Swedish city and the Berlin music scene. Gonzalez, who many people will know for his 2006 hit Heartbeats, will play with the group at venues across Europe in late March and April. Their performance in Munich is due to take place at 20:30 local time on Tuesday March 29th. The collaboration is expected ...