Ethan Hawke My Arse...Last night was a FRANK BLACK EXTRAVAGANZA at Camden Underworld - not for us the heady delights of a full on Pixies Reunion, or even the rumoured appearance of Pixies guitarist Joey SanDytoksvig, it was an acoustic, show, just Frank and his guitar.He ... Morrissey MeltdownMorrissey is curating this years Meltdown at the Royal Festival Hall... it's on from the 11th to the 27th of June, and there will be full details at rfh.org.uk/meltdown/. For now there's just a lovely picture of Morrissey, with a ruddy great shooter.... F-I-R-E I-N E-S-C-O-N-D-I-D-OHas there been a fire? And did Gate 28 reopen? We were not in that part of town all weekend.Here is video of a fire in Escondido:That's Escondido, California though, not our favourite local restaurant. Yes, still my favourite, went to Sandbanks this ... A brace of Habitat Radius benchesA couple of benches, one small, one large, both in Bicester, Oxford, but will ship. The smaller one is still new and boxed. We have one of these as a dressing table seat, quality is nice. This is one of the few pieces of that range that is all solid ... How to install Refinery CMS on HerokuIt's like I'm speaking a different language these days, suppose I am a bit. I found this very helpful, after I'd already got things working. Picking through the Refinery CMS Google Group I'm finding out how to do things, just all in the wrong order. ... Glorious weekendAfter the dodgy start of Harry being sick in the car, the rest of the weekend was great. Saturday night we cooked a massive fajita feast. I would like to think I did most of the work, it was my idea and Saturday afternoon I did some pretty important ... Another cracking day todayMust stop reusing the phrase cracking day, but the weather is looking really good for our four day weekend. Will see if it lasts. Harry is back in good health, as of about tea-time yesterday, he is his usual chirpy cheeky monkeyish self again, which ... Le Creuset pans!A nice old frying pan and a set of saucepans 99p starting price collect from Folkestone.While we're on ebay here's a very expensive Harry Clarke fairy tales. Hans Anderson fairy tales, but illustrated by Harry Clarke, of course. Not my Harry.... Reading FestivalJust went for the day, and we picked the worst day by far looks like, RHCP disappointed. I remember They Might Be Giants and Echobelly and Ginger Wildhearts playing with a broken arm.... Under Neath What+ Chunk + We Are Going To Eat You. I was in the queue for this gig and bought a fanzine off someone. Did I know Metallica were doing a secret gig just a few doors down at the Marquee club? Why on earth did I stay at the Astoria? Bah...... Highlights of new graduate work 2005 Kent Institute of Art and DesignSurrey Institute of Art and Design and theEcole des Beaux Arts, ValenciennesA selection of work from students completing their BA (or equivalent) at these three institutions made by independent curator, Clare Smith... Devil Sold His Soul+ November Coming Fire + Enter Shikari + Her Words Kill + Adler Falling. Please come we are hoping this will be the best yet! First band on stage by 7 with any luck, even if the flyers say 6. It's six quid but totally worth it!French Open: Outer Courts in ParisFrench Open TicketsProfessional tennis players voted the French Open the second most prestigious tennis tournament after Wimbledon. Held annually over two weeks between Mayand June...Frank Skinner's Credit Crunch Cabaret, featuring Richard HerringThis whole set of gigs sounds great! It's meant to be "credit crunch busting", all tickets only ten pounds, but look, people are touting it! And I'm listing their touting on the website! Disgusting!Want to learn SpanishEvent for wanabee Spanish speakers. - Venue: Tim's Vinos & Tapas, 3a West Terrace, Folkestone. - Price: £10 per person for tutoring, glass of wine and cheese. - Reserve a place in person or call 01303 249900. Deposit payable at time of b... French Open: Court Suzanne Lenglen in ParisFrench Open TicketsProfessional tennis players voted the French Open the second most prestigious tennis tournament after Wimbledon. Held annually over two weeks between Mayand June...Wishbone Ash[quote]The original Wishbone Ash perform onstage for the first time since February 1974, playing the first concert of their reunion at Folkestone Leas Cliffe Hall on February 27th 1988. Due to a late arrival from Chicago due to immigration problems, ... Red Carpets and Other Banana Skins: Rupert EverettAn element of drama has always attended Rupert Everett, even before he swept to fame with his outstanding performance in 'Another Country'. He was in Moscow during the fall of communism; in Berlin the night the wall came down; and in downtown Manhatt... The Creative Players in association with Westbrook House Preparetory School presentsAn evening of contrasting one act plays.1st: Ernies Incredible Illucinations by Alan Aykeborne. A childrens comedy.2nd: An adaptation of The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allen Poe. A dark thriller.7.30pm, tickets from Chambers or the Barl... CREATIVE QUARTER - new properties available to rentOpen afternoon 2-5pmWe have opportunities for artists and creative businesses to join the Creative Quarter. Spaces to rent include apartments, artist studios, offices and retail units. To attend please email info@creativefoundation.org.uk or call 013... Folkestone Duplicate Bridge ClubThe Club meets every Monday evening at 7pm for 7:15pm. Visitors are welcome with partners (except 1st Monday in month when there is a club competition). For more information please contact: The Grand The Leas Folkestone ... Art Exhibition - Folkestone Art SocietyThe Folkestone Art Society has both amateur and professional artists as members and the exhibition is rightly considered an important event in arts calendar of the South East. The Spring Exhibition usually has upto 200 paintings and works of art on... Quiz NightQuiz Night at Keppels Bar, The Grand. 8pm for an 8.30 start. DEFINITELY call before heading along (01303 222244), they just cancelled on us :-(. Teams up to 4 people, win four meals in the <strong>Palm Court</strong>. MOVED TO MIDWEEK NOW!Barrel Of Laughs, 3 top flight comics from the national, international circuit, one of the fantastic Frog, comperes & the legendary classic disco until 2amA decadent new years eve celebrationWe'd love for you to join us at No. 11 for a decadent NYE celebration. We have a set 4 course menu priced at £50 per head. Douglas will be making a hearty three bird roast; other menu options include wild mushroom, chestnut and port brioche, foie gr... Barrel Of Laughs, 3 top flight comics from the national, international circuit, one of the fantastic Frog, comperes & the legendary classic disco until 2amExhibition by Folkestone Art SocietyMembers of the Society will be exhibiting in The Palm Court of The Grand on The Leas at Folkestone. The theme of the exhibition is to be ‘Tales of Time and Space’. This exhibition is on during the same time as the Open Studios and at the star... Barrel Of Laughs, 3 top flight comics from the national, international circuit, one of the fantastic Frog, comperes & the legendary classic disco until 2amBarrel Of Laughs, 3 top flight comics from the national, international circuit, one of the fantastic Frog, comperes & the legendary classic disco until 2am(In) Fertile Grounds – art exhibitionChimaera Gallery, Tontine Street, Folkestone In my current practice I am interested in the embodiment of the feminine within the art of abstract painting. The work flickers between abstraction and figurative and the use of high octane colour as... Barrel Of Laughs, 3 top flight comics from the national, international circuit, one of the fantastic Frog, comperes & the legendary classic disco until 2amBarrel Of Laughs, 3 top flight comics from the national, international circuit, one of the fantastic Frog, comperes & the legendary classic disco until 2amBarrel Of Laughs, 3 top flight comics from the national, international circuit, one of the fantastic Frog, comperes & the legendary classic disco until 2amBarrel Of Laughs, 3 top flight comics from the national, international circuit, one of the fantastic Frog, comperes & the legendary classic disco until 2amBarrel Of Laughs, 3 top flight comics from the national, international circuit, one of the fantastic Frog, comperes & the legendary classic disco until 2amBarrel Of Laughs, 3 top flight comics from the national, international circuit, one of the fantastic Frog, comperes & the legendary classic disco until 2amLive music - Chas n DaveThe legendary cockney duo have a cult following of young and old after appearing at Glastonbury in 2005 and 2007. They will perform their greatest hits Rabbit, Ain't No Pleasing You, Gertcha, Sideboard Song and more. Booking Details: BOX OFFICE ON...