A Glittering Invitation: Harewood’s Grand Christmas Ball
Harewood House say their Christmas extravaganza is Bridgerton inspired. There are certainly strong nods towards a formal Regency ball. As you enter the house, through advent door number 24, you are handed an invitation, marked ‘carriages at dawn.’ If invited to a party here, I am sure you would not want to leave until dawn, […]
Farwa Rizvi…Mastering Her Art On Two Continents
Leeds is becoming a city that attracts artists. The variety of galleries, the art education on offer and a rich cultural scene are encouraging creatives to call Leeds home. One such artist is Farwa Rizvi, who came to the City to study an MA in Fine Art at the University of Leeds, and has continued […]
Mutton: a Story of Witchcraft, Murder and Misogyny From Leeds’ Past at Leeds Central Library on 13 November
… and other venues until 29 November. It was fitting that the first performance of Mutton took place in the Family History and Reference Library at Leeds Central Library. The Victorian panelled gallery provided a fitting venue for Brave Words’ historical drama. Writer Chris Singleton may well have visited the Yorkshire archives here to research […]
Hodgson Family Halloween Lights
Around 40,000 lights are involved in the Hodgson Family light shows. The family events take place every Halloween and Christmas and raise thousands of pounds for Martin House Children’s Hospice. Light Night might have seen illuminations spread across the City Centre, but if you want a brilliantly intimate light experience, head over to Crossgates. A […]
Light Night Leeds 22 and 23 October
This year, Light Night, one of the earliest light festivals in the country, celebrated twenty years of bringing light-based art and culture to the City. Light Night has grown in depth, variety and popularity over the years, with fifty art works this year on display across the City. The two-night festival now brings over 200,000 […]
