March sees the 17th annual Spanish and Latin American film festival return to the Cornerhouse. Ben Lear reviews ¡Viva!
After months of on-line bickering with those he describes as “unscientific” and “paranoid” Manchester’s number one political cartoonist, Polyp, will next week take on all comers at the great conspiracy theory debate. In anticipation fellow rationalist and non-believer Tim Hunt decided to ask him a few questions about his exploration into the murky world of […]
Platt Fields Park is to be awash with springtime colour this Sunday 20 March as the annual Leap Into Spring day coincides with Holi, the Hindu festival of colour.
Young people and youth workers have reacted with anger and disbelief following the city council’s decision to close down its entire Youth Service – the only local authority in the country to do so. Meanwhile workers have been barred from speaking about the closure, including to the young people who use the services.
Later this month the government will announce the fortunate few recipients of the Arts Council England (ACE) funding. But while not everyone is convinced that the arts should be relying on government funding some projects are already feeling the effects. Ian Pennington explains.
Councillors yesterday voted through next year’s budget cutting 25 per cent of Manchester City Council’s spending on public services, including the loss of 2,000 jobs. Vocal protestors twice forced the meeting to adjourn, urging councillors to vote against the settlement.
Winner of the best documentary Oscar at this year’s Academy Awards, Inside Job examines the causes of the recent financial crisis. But does it live up to expectations? Ben Lear reviews.
