A rare opportunity to see Jamie Stewart play in an intimate setting is coming up in Madrid in the new year. The Xiu Xiu singer is well known for his dark and moody lyrics, which tend to focus on topics such as sex, violence and guilt. Fans may be inspired to book Madrid hotels to see the vocalist perform at Madrid's Nasti venue, with just 150 people set to be part of the audience on the night. The gig will take place on February 4th and will see Stewart play a selection of tracks by Xiu Xiu, the band he has fronted since 2002. "This show is a unique opportunity ...

Tourists keen to enjoy some authentic Italian rock music should book tickets to see Ligabue in Naples in February. He is a living legend in his native Italy and boasts a wide range of talents that include filmmaking, writing and performing as a singer and guitarist. Born in northern Italy, Luciano Ligabue started getting into the music scene around 1986 and went on to produce a series of successful albums. A measure of his popularity is that he set a European audience record with a gig in Reggio Emilia, which saw about 180,000 people attend. As a result, guests ...

A fascinating exhibition in Paris looks at the relationship between Science and Fiction, with some intriguing insight offered. The show is being held at the French capital's Cite des Sciences et de l'Industrie until July 3rd 2011 and could be a great activity for people heading to hotels in Paris with their families. Among the items attendees will be able to look through are pieces from comics, cinema and literature that showcase the link between academic science and the creative output of science fiction writers. Visitors from nearby accommodation such as the ...

Irish band The Script are set to bring their accessible and enjoyable style of rock to Milan in February as part of their European tour. Led by vocalist and keyboard player Danny O'Donoghue, the act have enjoyed huge commercial success in the UK and are currently in the process of breaking into the US music scene. The Script will take to the stage on February 10th 2011 and attendees from the luxury hotels Milan has to offer will no doubt be keen to hear some of the group's most famous singles, such as Breakeven and The Man Who Can't Be Moved. After achieving a ...

LateRooms.com highlights the Henry Oguike Butterfly Dreaming Tour is set to roll into Liverpool's Everyman Theatre in February and treat dance enthusiasts to some world-class performances. Guests at Liverpool hotels are sure to be entertained by the work of Oguike, who is described by the venue as being one of the most inventive choreographers in the UK. "Variety, wit and drama; astute musical choices; bold theatrical colour. This is contemporary dance at its most thrilling and enjoyable," one of the organisers commented. Taking place on February 1st, the show ...

One of the best young folk bands in the UK are due to appear at the Theatre by the Lake in early 2011. Scottish five-piece Bodega will perform at the Keswick venue on Thursday February 3rd, giving guests of Lake District accommodation a chance to enjoy their acclaimed sound. Formed in 2005, the group were named young folk band of the year by BBC Radio 2 in 2006 and have played at many of the country's biggest music festivals. They have also completed two successful tours of the US and appeared at venues in Italy, Norway and The Netherlands. The eclectic sound ...

Hors Pistes 2011 is just around the corner and many cinema enthusiasts will no doubt be considering booking a stay at the fine hotels Paris has to offer so they can enjoy the acclaimed festival. Running from January 21st to February 6th, the cycle of films, performances and other forms of artistic expression at the Centre Pompidou is guaranteed to intrigue and provoke thoughts in the minds of attendees. This year's festival will see Andrea Crews take on the role of artist-in-residence, while Basque chef Inaki Aizpitarte will play a key role in a new focus for the ...

X Factor fans have the perfect excuse to book Bournemouth hotels next year, as Alexandra Burke is due to perform in the town on Saturday February 12th. The 22-year-old pop diva, who won the fifth series of the ITV1 talent show in 2008, has scheduled a date at the Bournemouth International Centre's Windsor Hall as part of her All Night Long UK tour. Audience members can expect to see Burke performing all the hits from her debut studio album Overcome, including Bad Boys, Broken Heels and the number one smash Start Without You. The London-born songstress is also likely ...

Award-winning jazz saxophonist Denys Baptiste is set to perform at the Norwich Arts Centre next month. The west London-born musician will appear at the venue in a classic jazz quartet format, with Andrew McCormack on piano, Gary Crosby on double bass and Rod Youngs playing drums. People staying in Norfolk hotels who choose to attend the gig are likely to hear music from Baptiste's acclaimed debut album Be Where You Are, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize in 1999. The jazzman has continued to perform and release music on independent label Dune Records since ...

People spending time in Tenby may like to visit St David's next month for a recital of La Nativite du Seigneur. Olivier Messiaen's famous solo work will be performed by Simon Pearce, assistant organist at St David's Cathedral, on Sunday January 23rd 2011. Taking place at 17:00 GMT, the recital could provide holidaymakers staying in one of the many hotels Tenby has to offer with a reason to explore another of Pembrokeshire's famous locations. St David's is said to be the smallest city in the UK and its cathedral was a popular site of pilgrimage during the Middle ...

People planning a trip to the theatre while staying in Prague hotels may like to experience Wonderful Circus at Laterna Magika. This recurring production has appeared in the venue's repertoire since 1977 and many of the finest dancers to emerge from the Czech capital used it to hone their skills. According to the theatre, the show continues to pull in large audiences on account of its "poetic character and subtle humour". The next edition of Wonderful Circus, which combines elements of dance, pantomime and black theatre, is due to take place on Saturday January ...

Animation fans are in for a good year in 2011 as London's British Film Institute (BFI) is set to screen a series of films entitled the Disney 50, which includes every cartoon in the production company's history. The movies will be put on every weekend throughout the year, with the flicks ordered chronologically, but the first title to be shown will be Disney's new adventure Tangled - an adaptation of the story of Rapunzel. It tells the tale of a girl with 70 feet of magical hair who goes on a wild adventure with a bandit and a horse, with the directors adding a contemporary ...

People with Dusseldorf hotel bookings can enjoy the classic story of The Phantom of the Opera if they head out in the city next month. Since Gaston Leroux's novel of the same name was first published in France 100 years ago, the tale of a masked musical genius who lurks in the shadows beneath the Paris Opera House has captivated audiences around the world. Andrew Lloyd-Webber's 1986 musical is arguably the most famous incarnation of the phantom on stage, but audience members in Dusseldorf will be treated to a new German version. Due to take place at the city's ...

Holidaymakers who fancy an after-hours trip around some of Berlin's top cultural attractions should head to the Long Night of Museums. Beginning at 18:00 local time on Saturday January 29th, this popular event sees museums across the city open their doors late into the night and unveil special exhibitions. More than 350 installations in 69 different venues are on the programme for the first of 2011's two Long Nights, with tickets priced at just EUR15 (GBP12.90) and EUR10 for concessions. Children under 12 will be admitted for free if accompanied by an adult. The ...

Travellers taking a city break in London may wish to check out Legends of Flight 3D, which is playing at the Science Museum. The film is being shown on the venue's huge IMAX screen and will give hotel London guests an entertaining and educational retrospective of the aviation industry. As well as learning all about how some of the most iconic aircraft were developed, attendees will find out details about the lessons learned from major disasters involving such machines. However, the flick is far from being a simply educational experience, with makers using 3D technology ...

Band of Horses will ride into Germany on their European tour next year, giving fans of the group the perfect excuse to book Munich hotels. The US indie outfit are set to perform at the Bavarian capital's Backstage venue on Sunday February 13th as one of three German appearances, with tickets for the gig likely to be snapped up quickly. Riding high on a wave of critical acclaim for recent album Infinite Arms, Band of Horses have established themselves as one of the top acts on the alternative rock scene in America. Based around lead vocalist and guitarist Ben Bridwell, ...

GRE America introduces a number of firsts in radio scanners with the new GRECOM Digital EZ Scan scanner. This scanner: 1) Uses patented technology to permit programming by simply selecting what you want to hear, no need to be a radio system expert 2) Works in areas supported by the vast majority of APCO P25 digital as well as analog and conventional public service radio systems. 3) It allows the user to listen to desired communications without PC or internet programming because everything is already in the scanner. The Digital EZ Scan scanner includes a 2GB SD card with ...

Two and a half years ago, in response to increased demand for data on students at his New York City public school, Validus Preparatory Academy's (www.validusprep.org) Jesse Olsen turned entrepreneur. Olsen, a math teacher at the Bronx high school, one of New York City Outward Bound's 10 Expeditionary Learning schools in the City, became frustrated by an inability to accurately record students' attendance. Drawing on his college computer science training, he created an online system that today, is tracking not only attendance, but also grades and behavior--class by class. ...

Automated Dynamics, a leading manufacturer of advanced composite structures and high performance composite processing equipment, announced it has completed registration to AS9100, the standardized quality management system for the aerospace industry. The designation is the result of the company passing stringent audit requirements and evaluations of its manufacturing processes to achieve a standard of quality required in the aerospace industry. "Becoming AS9100 certified reflects Automated Dynamics' commitment to continuous improvement and marks the culmination of our ...

Patients can now gain valuable dental health care knowledge by visiting Dr. Joseph Morris', Islip cosmetic dentist, interactive website. Dr. Morris announces the addition of an online patient education library to enhance patient knowledge outside of the office. Patients can visit the convenient website for this cosmetic dentist in Islip to learn more about various dental care treatments and procedures. By visiting the practice's website, patients can access the patient education web-page from the home page. Patients can gain valuable knowledge on various topics such ...

Leading dermatologist in West Palm Beach, FL, Dr. Barry Kuttner, is pleased to introduce the launch of his practice's website. The new, educational site was designed to improve patient awareness about dermatological health care. The new website for this Spanish speaking dermatologist in West Palm Beach offers a wide range of valuable information and tools that patients can use to make educated decisions regarding their skin care. The patient education library provides an array of patient friendly information about dermatological procedures, ailments, and symptoms so ...

Premier dermatologist in Boynton, Dr. Barry Kuttner, announces the addition of online appointment requesting to his practice website to allow patients an easy and obstacle free way to request appointments with Integrated Dermatology. Patients can access the appointment requesting feature without difficulty via this Boynton dermatologist's interactive website. Appointment requesting is now a simple and convenient process for patients of this dermatologist in Boynton, FL. To request appointment availability, patients can fill out the appointment request form via the practice's ...

In the year 2010 the sales of canvas tarps have hit their highest mark in all of tarp history. This is due to a number of causes. There have been an incredible number of natural disasters in the past months, all of which have utilized the canvas tarp in amazing numbers. There have actually been shortages of these items this year, leaving manufacturers scrambling to increase their production. While this has been a bit unusual from past years, many are predicting that sales will again hit records in the upcoming year, 2011. The canvas tarps have become a symbol of hope ...

A new study shows that when equipped with an elastomeric pain pump, patients experience less postoperative discomfort and use less oral narcotics. The study looked at the charts of 690 patients who underwent breast augmentation, comparing postoperative discomfort and narcotic use. The study showed that patients who received a pain pump experienced significantly less discomfort and used significantly fewer oral narcotics. The average pain level reported by breast augmentation patients with a pain pump was 2.27, compared to 3.68 for patients without a pain pump. Patients ...

Tummy tucks are growing in popularity. While most people can expect excellent results people who carefully follow their surgeon's tummy tuck recovery instructions enjoy the best results. Some specific tummy tuck recovery tips on diet and exercise should help you keep your new contours toned and shapely for many years to come. Tummy Tuck Maintenance Diet Watch your calories. Just avoid taking in more calories than you burn up. It is really that simple. If you have never tracked your calorie intake or usage, it is a good idea to learn the number of calories in the foods, ...