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1. Artists are facing up to science fiction facts
Heywood Advertiser, Friday 16 March 2007IT'S no secret that American science fiction of the '50s and '60s was created as a way of coping with changes in the American way of life - the effects of rapid modernisation and the Cold War.
2. Elegantly waisted
Heywood Advertiser, Friday 16 March 2007FOR over a century jeans were the working uniform of labourers. During the 50s and 60s, jeans represented all things anti-establishment.
3. Preview: Scooby Doo
Heywood Advertiser, Thursday 1 March 2007FOLLOWING sell-out tours across Britain and America, blockbuster stage show Scooby-Doo, Live On Stage! returns to The Lowry for another run.
4. Preview: Life After Death Experience
Heywood Advertiser, Thursday 1 March 2007EVER since Matt Lucas's phoney psychic burst on to the scene in TV's Little Britain, it's been difficult to take psychics seriously. So psychics Alan Bates and Shaun Dennis may have an uphill struggle here.
5. Preview: The Seafarer
Heywood Advertiser, Thursday 1 March 2007YOU'VE got to hand it to The National Theatre - its support of emerging scriptwriting talent is unshakeable.
6. Preview: Aida and Tosca
Heywood Advertiser, Thursday 1 March 2007THE Opera House plays host to two classic operas this week in what promises to be a run of powerful, emotional entertainment invoking opposing ancient dynasties Egypt and Rome.
7. A time for women to be inspired ...
Heywood Advertiser, Thursday 1 March 2007NEXT week is International Women's Week. It launches on Sunday and culminates with International Women's Day on Thursday.
8. When the city goes green
Heywood Advertiser, Thursday 1 March 2007MANCHESTER is home to the UK's largest Irish community outside London and this weekend sees the start of the city's 12th annual Irish International Festival.
9. The fun sounds of music
Heywood Advertiser, Friday 23 February 2007THERE'S never been a better time to flex your creative muscles. Adults can take their pick from a range of artistic activities across the city this weekend - or brave the great outdoors for a spot of bird-watching.
10. Preview: Amy Winehouse
Heywood Advertiser, Friday 23 February 2007FRESH from picking up the Best British Female Brit Award on Valentine's Day, party girl Amy Winehouse sways on to Manchester's Academy's main stage on Sunday.