Two of the world’s greatest guitarists will be playing at the University of Central Lancashire on May 19th as part of the very first “Djangology” Gypsy Swing Festival 2012.
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The Two Hats are producing a pilot issue of The Preston Guide – a free bimonthly magazine with listings and features for art, culture, music, film… basically everything we already do but more inclusive. Listings are FREE so if you’ve got anything coming up that you’d like to spread the word about let us know by the 23rd May 2012 at the latest and we”l put it in.
We’ve had generous support from CADG, UCLAN, They Eat Culture & 53 degrees to get the ball rolling.
This is all about linking Preston up, breaking down a few divides, sharing audiences & enjoying your city.
The Pilot issue will cover June/July and we expect to go into full production in September 2012 when we will be able to list all Guild activities from the independent sector as well as all the official fun! We’ll be printing 5,000 copies initially, let us kn0w if you’d like some for your venue.
If you’d like to advertise get in touch for rates – there is a 50% discount for the pilot issue.
There will be a handy map on the back – get in touch if you’d like us to feature your venue.
What is undoubtedly one of the best beer festivals in the UK kicked off tonight at The Continental and runs until Saturday 19th May 2012. It’s legendary and life affirming, and this year looks set …
ARtificial is an evening of experimental music, film, performance and installations! upstairs at the bitter suite… in Preston… for FREE . If you missed Future Sound at the weekend, don’t miss this chance to see a …
A wonderful show of printmaking by staff and students from institutions across the globe opens on Wednesday night in the PR1 Gallery. A wide variety of ideas and techniques are on display in a truly …
‘It’s time to play the music’ at the Museum of Lancashire
Kermit, Miss Piggy, Animal, Gonzo, Fozzie and company will be putting in a special appearance at the Museum of Lancashire (MoL) on Friday 18 May.
The …
Identity Crisis is a photography exhibition by Helen McGhie, who explores ideas surrounding identity and sense of place. Much of her work appropriates existing visual documents in order to provoke the
viewer’s understanding of codes within …
‘Look at us now…’ Tuesday 1st May starting at 5pm – a low key and relaxed showcase of works in process delivered by participants of The Space.
Private view of a new show by textile and surface pattern students at UCLAN opens this evening, 26th April 5-8pm, in the PR1 gallery
This Monday 23rd April at The Adelphi is the launch night for MAPS 2012 , dubbed as Preston’s first contemporary arts festival. HATCH is a chance for artists and performers to try out new and …
SECRET INDUSTRIES are pleased to present CRY BABY AEROPLANES!, TERMITE and CHALK at a special gig at Preston College’s new TV Theatre.
Turning Point Network Knowledge sharing days: Get yourselves down to Liverpool for what looks like an intriguing event and a chance to catch ‘Sea Odyssey’ by Royal de Luxe
This Monday 23rd April at The Adelphi is the launch night for MAPS 2012 , dubbed as Preston’s first contemporary arts festival. HATCH is a chance for artists and performers to try out new and …
The Two Hats are producing a pilot issue of The Preston Guide – a free bimonthly magazine with listings and features for art, culture, music, film… basically everything we already do but more inclusive. Listings …
We are starting a new feature on The Two Hats in collaboration with our friends in Leeds The Culture Vulture.
“Trading Posts“ will involve the trading of posts between the two sites in a cultural exchange. …
