http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/ Top stories for Entertainment http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/entertainment/magazine/s/1063291_rem_ready_to_rock_on If R.E.M weren’t such a busy rock band, they would surely make fantastic advice gurus – think alternative rock’s very own answer to Ask Jeeves. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/entertainment/magazine/s/1063291_rem_ready_to_rock_on Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/entertainment/magazine/s/1063294_theatre_sleeping_beautyheaton_park_friday THE picturesque surroundings of north Manchester’s Heaton Park will – weather permitting – be transformed into the idyllic setting of a fictional fairytale romance. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/entertainment/magazine/s/1063294_theatre_sleeping_beautyheaton_park_friday Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/entertainment/magazine/s/1063299_big_questions_await_you_at_tsangs_show THERE’S a conundrum at the Chinese Arts Centre and it asks the question "What are you looking at?" http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/entertainment/magazine/s/1063299_big_questions_await_you_at_tsangs_show Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/entertainment/magazine/s/1063293_music_conor_oberstacademy2_thurs_aug_28 As far as contemporary songwriters go, there can be few as brave, nor as outspoken, as Conor Oberst. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/entertainment/magazine/s/1063293_music_conor_oberstacademy2_thurs_aug_28 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/entertainment/magazine/s/1063296_visitors_scope_out_jodrell Angela Kelly learns how the threat of closure boosted numbers to Cheshire’s space-age attraction http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/entertainment/magazine/s/1063296_visitors_scope_out_jodrell Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/entertainment/magazine/s/1063298_iconic_artwork_saluted One-time Black Panther Emory Douglas tells Angela Kelly how his first UK exhibition celebrates overcoming obstacles http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/entertainment/magazine/s/1063298_iconic_artwork_saluted Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/entertainment/magazine/s/1063292_circus_nicole_et_martinplatt_fields_park_thursday_to_monday FINISH the school holidays in style with a visit to an unusual event at Fallowfield’s Platt Fields Park. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/entertainment/magazine/s/1063292_circus_nicole_et_martinplatt_fields_park_thursday_to_monday Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/entertainment/magazine/s/1063295_theatre_tess_of_the_durbervillesarley_hall_thurs_aug_28 WATCHING an open-air spectacular of Thomas Hardy’s much loved novel Tess of the D’Urbervilles sounds like a great way to make the most of the dwindling summer. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/entertainment/magazine/s/1063295_theatre_tess_of_the_durbervillesarley_hall_thurs_aug_28 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/entertainment/magazine/s/1062256_where_the_wild_things_are ZOOS used to be simply venues where visitors had the opportunity to see wild animals and bring natural history to life. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/entertainment/magazine/s/1062256_where_the_wild_things_are Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/entertainment/magazine/s/1062250_enjoy_horticulture_heaven HEAD for Southport next week for a bloomin’ good day out as its famous Flower Show delights the crowds. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/entertainment/magazine/s/1062250_enjoy_horticulture_heaven Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/entertainment/magazine/s/1062249_theatre_les_puddings_noir_library_theatre_thurs_14_to_sat_16_aug A HILARIOUS play all about Bury’s famous black puddings is guaranteed to stoke up the fun at Manchester’s Library Theatre. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/entertainment/magazine/s/1062249_theatre_les_puddings_noir_library_theatre_thurs_14_to_sat_16_aug Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/entertainment/magazine/s/1062248_festival_caribbean_carnival_alexandra_park_moss_side_sat_16_and_sun_17_aug GO along to Alexandra Park in Moss Side on Saturday and Sunday for a real taste of the Caribbean! http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/entertainment/magazine/s/1062248_festival_caribbean_carnival_alexandra_park_moss_side_sat_16_and_sun_17_aug Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/entertainment/magazine/s/1062247_musical_oliver_palace_theatre_fri_15_and_sat_16_aug TRAINER-clad teens have been transformed into street urchins for the Palace Theatre’s new production of Oliver! http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/entertainment/magazine/s/1062247_musical_oliver_palace_theatre_fri_15_and_sat_16_aug Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/entertainment/magazine/s/1062258_mardi_gras_turns_18 GET ready to enjoy a massive celebration for the next 10 days as Manchester Pride marks its 18th birthday! http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/entertainment/magazine/s/1062258_mardi_gras_turns_18 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/entertainment/magazine/s/1062252_the_banksy_effect_spreads A NEW exhibition at two Manchester galleries reveals how street art is growing up and joining the mainstream creative scene. http://www.salfordadvertiser.co.uk/entertainment/magazine/s/1062252_the_banksy_effect_spreads Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000