The 20th anniversary of The BADA Antiques and Fine Art Fair in Chelsea (21st to 27th March 2012) will see the international art dealership Trinity House exhibit two important works by Seago and Boudin – Gondolas by the Salute by English artist Edward Seago and Evening Étretat by Eugène Boudin. Edward Seago painted from a young age, inspired by the 19th … Read More
Fairtrade in Kensington and Chelsea
As part of the national Fairtrade Fortnight 2012 (27th February to 11th March), the Kensington & Chelsea Fairtrade Campaign is to host two stalls at Whole Foods on Kensington High Street in early March to help raise awareness of and promote Fairtrade in the Borough. The two stalls will be held on Saturday 3rd and Saturday 10th March from 11am … Read More
Win tickets to the Ideal Home Show courtesy of Harveys®
12/03/12: The competition is now closed – thank you to everyone who took part! We’ll be picking ten winners through the many, many entries we received and will be notifying them soon. Harveys is creating a ‘Half Hour Haven’ this Spring at the Ideal Home Show, Earls Court, London and to celebrate is giving away ten pairs of tickets to … Read More
International contemporary art fair Parallax AF comes to Chelsea in February
The third edition of the international contemporary art fair Parallax AF is coming to the Chelsea Town Hall on King’s Road this year, from 16th to 18th February. Curated by Dr Chris Barlow – Director of the BFA and P(AF) International – the fair allows clients to buy direct from artists, providing artists an opportunity for presenting their work to … Read More
L’amour à la française part 2 at the Institut français, 7th February
Next Tuesday 7th February, singers from the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal Academy Opera will be performing the classical music concert L’amour à la française part 2 at the Institut français, a concert that will include songs dealing with various sides of love at the beginning of the 20th century. The concert programme will be: Fauré Duet Puisqu’ici … Read More
The Music of Burt Bacharach at Cadogan Hall, 14th Febuary 2012
Sloane Square’s Cadogan Hall venue will be hosting a very special Valentine’s Day concert this year – one that’s perfect for a romantic outing – with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra playing The Music of Burt Bacharach. Songs by the “King of Sophisticated Pop” that will feature on the night include gems such as Anyone Who Had A Heart; Close to … Read More
Parry Ray and Trio at Kensington Roof Gardens, 28th January 2012
Jazz and soul singer Parry Ray will be kicking of a series of live dates for 2012 with a performance at the Kensington Roof Gardens on Saturday 28th January 2012. Held in conjunction with Jazz FM, the event also coincides with the launch of Parry’s new single and album. Parry Ray grew up in a traditional British Indian family in … Read More
Life drawing classes in Chelsea in 2012
Those looking to improve their artistic skills may be interested to hear of these life drawing classes for adults at the GEMS Hampshire School in Chelsea – and now’s the perfect time to sign up for the Spring Term. Run by Anna Clare Lees-Buckley, the 8-weekly life class runs on Manresa Road, in Chelsea, alongside the scholarly term. A maximum … Read More