Tate Britain
The Turner Prize is a contemporary art award that was set up in 1984 to celebrate new developments in contemporary art. The prize is awarded each year to ‘a British artist under fifty for an outstanding exhibition or other presentation of their work in the twelve months preceding’. The four artists nominated for Turner Prize 2009 are Enrico David, Roger Hiorns, Lucy Skaer and Richard Wright, and the Turner Prize 2009 exhibition is currently running at Pimlico’s Tate Britain, and ends on the 3rd January.
On the first Friday of each month, 18.00-22.00 (last entry to exhibitions 21.00) Tate Britain gives you the perfect opportunity to explore art after hours. You can relax with a drink and enjoy exhibitions, performances, music, talks and films free, and exhibition entry is half price. To make a reservation for the restaurant call 020 7887 8825.
So on the evening Friday December 4th there is a unique opportunity to see the Turner Prize Exhibition for £4 instead of £8. The jury meets to decide the winner on 7 December 2009 and the prize is awarded that evening in a ceremony broadcast live on Channel 4.
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Posted in London on November 19th, 2009 | No Comments »
All Westminster's Homework Clubs
If your child is having homework problems, and you can’t afford a tutor, why not join a free homework club run by your local library in Westminster? More than 3,200 children attended one of Westminster Council’s clubs in 2008/09
They run 15:45 – 17:30 one day a week in term time, and there are 2 in Pimlico – Pimlico Library (Tuesday) and Victoria Library (Monday), and a total of 9 within the City of Westminster.
The pictures link to Library and Homework Club details.
Each club has:
- Expert Staff and Volunteers to provide help and assistance
- A wide range of books
- Photocopiers
- Several computers with Internet access, CD ROMs and printers
and thus is an excellent free resource to help your child keep up with their school work.
Victoria Library
Pimlico Library
Tags: Events, Pimlico, Westminster
Posted in London on October 30th, 2009 | No Comments »
Mozart Square by Jamie Barras
Mozart Square is at the top end of Pimlico Rd. and The Pimlico Road’s annual Summer Party will take place soon on Tuesday 9th June, 6-9pm. Pimlico Rd. prides itself as the finest ‘Design District’ and the most unique shopping street in the world, it forms a bustling community offering an inspiring shopping and lifestyle experience from arts, antiques and interiors, fashion and jewellery, bars and restaurants. There will be a variety of traditional London entertainment, including a Pearly King performing with a barrel organ, a Victorian themed Penny Farthing double-act, as well as the popular Ebony Steel Band.
Details of the “Pimlico Rd. Village”
Tags: Events, Free, Pimlico
Posted in London on May 29th, 2009 | No Comments »
