The Gloucester Guildhall is set to welcome Alabama 3 Acoustic and Unplugged on Sunday March 27th. As an offshoot of cult Brixton-based outfit Alabama 3, the four-piece group offer a stripped-down, intimate take on the original band's fusion of rock, blues and country sounds. The acoustic ensemble boasts a line-up of vocalists Larry Love and Aurora Dawn, guitarist Rock Freebase and Harpo Strangelove on harmonica. According to the official Alabama 3 website, the band's style can be described as "country/gospel/delta blues, but played with a rhythm you've still got ...

Indie rockers Glasvegas will perform at the Magnet Club in Berlin next month. With new single Euphoria, Take My Hand recently hitting the airwaves, the Scottish band are set to return to the live circuit before the release of their second album in April. Their performance in the German capital on Thursday March 10th should see fans turn out in their droves to hear the group's latest material, as well as older favourites. It will also give many people a chance to see new drummer Jonna Lofgren in action for the first time. The Swedish musician joined the band in ...

Fans of Maroon 5's rock tunes can catch the LA band in Milan this spring for what will no doubt be a passionate and enjoyable gig. With hugely popular tracks such as This Love and She Will Be Loved in their back catalogue, the band have plenty of firepower with which to impress the audience. Maroon 5 burst into the mainstream in 2002 with debut record Songs about Jane. They have gone on to enjoy commercial success in the ensuing years, selling nearly 15 million records worldwide and picking up a Grammy in 2005 for best new artist. Last year, the group released ...

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Disappeared is a photojournalism project that aims to increase awareness of a global issue through a collection of powerful images. The exhibition will be held at the Centre de Cultura Contemporania de Barcelona (CCCB) until May 1st 2011. It has been put together by Gervasio Sanchez and explores the problem of how people in countries such as Argentina, Iraq, Cambodia and Bosnia-Herzegovina have been subjected to "forced disappearance" by certain groups. There have been reports of individuals going missing during periods of repression or war all over the world. What ...

The Musee d'Art Moderne (MaM) de la Ville de Paris is showcasing the work of three young artists as part of an installation called Apartes. Running until May 7th 2011, the exhibition sees Delphine Coindet, Ariane Michel and Raphael Zarka given free reign to create a kind of 'dialogue' between pieces of art. According to the venue, the idea is for visitors to see subtle connections between the pieces on display. Many of the works have never been shown to the public before, with a variety of sculptures, films and photographs chosen by the artists. Attendees can ...

The exhibition is to showcase the fabulous work created by young people as part of the celebration of the 2011 festival theme: Me and My Friend. It will be a celebration of the diversity of young talent and will look at the ways in which society views the inclusion of those with disabilities or those from minority groups. Tickets are available free of charge from the venue direct. Guests staying at Belfast hotels can look forward to a high quality exhibition at a top venue with ample facilities. The award-winning Belfast Waterfront has a vast gallery space and welcomes ...

Theatregoers could be inspired to check out a stage show in Naples this spring, as The Jungle Book is set to be brought to life. The musical will take place at the Teatro Palapartenope on March 20th 2011 and should offer a great afternoon out for children as well as parents. Attendees will see Mowgli and his animal friends bounding about the stage in an energetic and fun adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's 19th century literary creation. While some travellers may be familiar with the author's work, others might know the story from the 1967 Disney animated film of the ...

The Bath Half Marathon has developed into one of the most popular established city centre road events in the United Kingdom. It is also the charity fundraiser in the South West. The course is flat and furiously fast, making this a suitable event for both beginners and experienced runners. Beginners often take part just to complete the course, while experienced athletes try to improve on their own best time from year to year. The course consists of two laps with a combined length of 13.1 miles, covering both sides of the river Avon. It has been designed in such a ...

The 2011 Dubai International Horse Fair will canter into the emirate midway through next month. This promises to be the perfect event for animal lovers, with a wide range of equestrian care products, equipment and services on offer. According to the organisers, the show has grown significantly since it first took place three years ago. The amount of floor space used at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre has risen 250 per cent over this time, illustrating just how much there is for visitors to explore. Vets, riders, owners, breeders and groomers ...

The Scottish Highlands is home to many highly creative people and this can clearly be seen at the yearly Aviemore Trade Show. This is an opportunity to view and buy guaranteed genuine Scottish crafts ranging from art to ceramics, hats to jewellery, from greeting cards to handbags and from wool to photography. Of course there will also be a large range of baked products and preserves to choose from. There will also be numerous craft-related events and it will be a good chance to meet and exchange ideas with other people from the world of crafts. Whether visitors are ...

AsiaRooms.com reports the second International Conference on Business and Economic Research will see leading members of the business world head to Langkawi next month. It will be held from March 14th to 16th 2011 in Pantai Tengah. Proceedings will kick off at 08:00 local time with a welcome session, after which attendees will be divided into groups to discuss the various issues on the agenda. One of the event's highlights is a tour of the Malaysian resort on Wednesday March 16th. It runs from 12:30 to 15:00 and transportation is provided, so anyone keen to take ...

The purpose of the festival is to celebrate the cultural history of the state of Uttar Pradesh and to showcase one of the major attractions of this region which is the magnificent Tal Mahal. Anyone who wants to attend a single festival that represents the totality of Indian cultural life in a compact and easy to digest format, should choose this festival. Visitors will be able to experience the impressive music, dance, crafts, arts, cuisine and culture that India has to offer. The cream of India's musicians, folk artists and playwrights will also perform this year. The ...

The inaugural Tango Bali Woodstock will see dance enthusiasts from across the world gather at the Indonesian resort for workshops, talks and more. Described by the organisers - Passionate Dance Vacation (PDV) - as offering "14 days of peace and tango", the event gives attendees the chance to pick up tips and information from teachers and their peers. Andres Mueller, from Germany's Encantado del Tango school, has been booked as a guest tutor and will make use of video analysis technology to help students hone their skills. Tango Bali Woodstock runs from March 13th ...

It's rare to find a company that lets their product do the talking. Nowadays, it seems like most companies are spending more resources on advertising than they do on developing and perfecting their own product. Smaller business owners may not have the excess funds available to inundate consumers with advertisements. Instead, they are forced to build their businesses the old way, by hard work, quality customer service, and most importantly, by delivering to consumers a strong and effective product. Long Island fence company, Lighthouse Fencing, is a perfect example of ...

We've all heard the term 'mom and pop stores', or family-owned business. In today's corporate world, it is more and more difficult for smaller businesses to compete with the larger more established chains. Huge corporations can spend millions of dollars on advertising undercutting the smaller businesses just trying to survive. Despite these odds, there is of course the occasional success story of family-owned businesses. These type of businesses are forced to survive away from the fancy advertising that dominate our television commercials, and instead on quality workmanship ...

On Saturday, February 26th, the Tabernacle in Atlanta, Georgia will play host to Party Erotique. This event is designed to celebrate human sexuality and freedom of expression through live shows, dancing, music, costumes, video and performance art. Here you will find like-minded people who are comfortable with their own sexuality. Entertainment for the event will include top erotic dance, fetish performers and burlesque acts from Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles and New York. Music will be provided by two of the nation's best recognized nightclub DJ's, Cristal Arcade and ...

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A Houston oil and gas marketing expert who built his career managing the communication needs of some of the oil patch's biggest players - including Schlumberger and Camco - has launched a consulting company that provides the same services to small oil and gas companies. Polar Star Consultants, LLC. is a Houston-based company whose owner and CEO is James Garner, a mechanical engineer. The early part of his career was spent as a design engineer and product-engineering manager, the latter two thirds has been spent managing communications and marketing efforts at Schlumberger ...

Asian American teenage girls have the highest rate of depressive symptoms of any racial, ethnic or gender group according to a report released today by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). The report is based on a "listening session" with mental health experts from different Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities held in Los Angeles in November 2010. Key issues in the report include barriers to mental health services and negative perceptions of mental health problems particular to AAPI communities. The report highlights statistics from ...

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This yearly event is celebrated all over Australia to honour the Irish culture and to commemorate St Patrick - one of the patron saints of Ireland. Australia has an affinity for St Patrick's Day, as the Irish were some of the earliest immigrants to settle in the country. On this day, many businesses will hold special St. Patrick's Day breakfasts or lunches. Restaurants and pubs all over Adelaide, especially those with an Irish theme, will have special programmes for the evening with Irish music, Irish food and Irish drinks. There is also a street parade where people ...

The technology company Whowish has announced the soft launch of a new Facebook application. Called CollegeSwap, the unique app allows students to swap with each other for the products and services they need--including everything from futons, refrigerators, and iPhones to math tutors and rides home during breaks. The CollegeSwap Facebook application is the brainchild of several recent college graduates. Rungrith (Sam) Kittayapong, an alumnus of Cornell University, is CEO of Whowish; Tanin Na Nakorn, an alumnus of the University of Edinburgh is Chief Technology Officer; ...

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