Archive for March, 2009

Observe by randydandy – one of our winners Our inaugural photography competition attracted a fabulous 219 entries. Slow down and browse through the Flickrpool here – it’s a lovely distraction – and that’s just what our judges had to do when asked to whittle the …

The University of East London has decided to close its doors between Wednesday and Friday, citing “uncertainty about transport and possible disruption”. Fair enough, you might think, since it’s very close to the ExCel centre where the summit is taking place, but the effect is …

Image from Building Design Wow, that was quick. Mere weeks after they were announced as the designers of this year’s Serpentine Pavilion, Japanese firm Saana have revealed the renderings of the finished structure. Looking a little like a skatepark used by the Silver Surfer to …

by WowtheWorld via the Londonist Flickrpool The O2 shall arise for Prince Michael, the younger ‘Porngate’ makes MPs’ expenses investigation priority Wave on its way! Zaha Hadid’s Olympic Aquatic Centre roof is raised into position, to inspire young and old swimmers across London Tourism tips …

You’ll remember Kleerup from his heart-tugging collaboration with Robyn ‘With Every Heartbeat’. That song came from his debut solo album which was released in his home country of Sweden last year and packed to the brink with songs to make you dance while gently sobbing. …

Assuming G20 protestors don’t bring the whole city to a standstill, Chemikal Underground take over Kilburn’s Luminaire for a showcase of the label’s finest tomorrow night. Headlining the night is one of the most talked about bands of the year, The Phantom Band, who are …

Image by OwenBlacker Nothing to do with Dr Who, alas. Tonight’s Big Ideas session in the Wheatsheaf (Rathbone Place) tackles the redevelopment of run-down areas. The format sounds juicy: Sessions generally start with a question. Someone who has some relevant expertise gives a very brief, …

Image by Ben Mason It’s not every day you get to hang out with the East End’s finest, and cheer goats in coats against a Gherkin backdrop. No, not every day at all. But that’s exactly what Londonist was doing on Sunday at the inaugural …

By Herschell Hershey Whilst we disagreed that cost was the only barrier to swimming last year we can’t help but feel the tug of the green eyed monster that from tomorrow, Freedom Pass holders not only get to swan around town for nothing, they get …

Londonist learnt a couple of things at last night’s performance of Singin’ In The Rain at the New Wimbledon Theatre. And, we’re sad to say, we were reminded of some things we already knew. We never knew Singin’ in the Rain was a forerunner of …