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The weather outside has truly been frightful – but as the song goes, it’s all part of the impending Winter Wonderlandy–ness. So, before you go and build a snowman (out of what, we don’t know) and name him Parson Brown, why not spend the weekend getting frosty at an Après Ski Party take in some techno whilst skating, learn how not to mess up your tree (or indeed, go and see what a real mess looks like), and wash it all down with some mulled wine at the Serpentine’s seasonal pop–up. And sing a love song. Because that’s how the lyrics go, and we’re sticklers for tradition. Plus it’s kinda nice, no? |
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TODAY
Tree Teach
Over the years UJ’s string of festive firs have suffered the indignity of giant lollipops strapped to their branches, Moroccan camels dangling from their needles and even an Ugly Doll in lieu of a tree-top fairy. So we’ll be first in line for John Lewis’ series of tree tutorials, which cover Versatile, Anything Goes, Vintage and Classic Nostalgia styles using their gorgeous range of baubles, ornaments, ribbons and lights. Save us from our Willy Wonka décor selves, Jean-Louis!
11am on 18th, 19th and 20th November. To book, email John Lewis Oxford Street on: promotions_oxford_street@johnlewis.co.uk.
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TOMORROW
Levi’s OnesToWatch 5 Night Revue
Having spent the last few months promoting undiscovered talent via a series of free gigs, Levis are closing up their ‘Ones to Watch’ programme with a stellar closing event featuring none other than Kanye-collaborator Mr Hudson. Also on board are The Whip, live sets from Alex Metric, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Ezra Bang and Hot Machine, plus some very special guests. Pick up your entry ticket at the Regent Street store.
Cargo, 83 Rivington Street, EC2A 3AY. 8pm-3am, Free entry with ticket.
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SHOP
Kidrobot Launches in the UK
Kidrobot is famous for their colourful vinyl art toys including the iconic Dunny, apparel, jewellery and accessories. Their new store in Seven Dials will stock exclusive products, and kicks of with a special signing tonight between 6pm and 8pm with UK artist duo TADO. Mike and Katie of TADO, known for darkly adorable characters like monster mushrooms and pirate marshmallows, will be signing their exclusive Krunk-A-Claus 3-inch Dunny at the opening.
Kidrobot, 19 Earlham Street, Seven Dials, WC2H 9LL |
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 Mess
We would advise those of a delicate disposition to turn back to fluffy bunnies and kittens now. Not that Scottee's shows are ever for the faint hearted. His latest tour de force, Mess, promises to be a vomiting, urinating, bloody mess, as the controversial performance artist explores human function, decay and experimentation, physically committing to his audience like never before. But will his body be able to endure an hour of projectile vomiting & live mastectomy? And more importantly, will you be sticking around to find out?
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Stoke Newington International Airport, 1 - 15 Leswin Place, N16 7NJ |
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Character & Cocktails Party
Check out the pics and try and win an iPod Nano.
An A–list party, a charitable cause, and celebrities galore – serving the drinks. What are the chances? Thanks to Grey Goose’s Characters and Cocktails Party, the great and the good turned out to sample bespoke drinks from Roland Mouret’s Origami Bar, Christopher Bailey’s punk inspired Stud Bar, and Patrick Cox’s glittering Disco Bar. Click through to see all the photos, and be in with a chance of winning a grey iPod Nano ready loaded with an exclusive Just Jack playlist played on the night. |
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COMPETITION
Win a Meal For Four in Paradise
Fancy a free meal for you and three of your freeloading mates courtesy of the beautiful Paradise by way of Kensal Green? The lovely venue, from the team behind The Old Queen’s Head, is offering two UJ subscribers the chance to win a free meal and drinks for four, up to the value of £200 for either lunch or dinner at its dining room headed up by Marco Pierre White protégé Tim Payne. Too be in with a chance of winning, simply tell us;
What’s your idea of Paradise? |
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Serpentine Bar & Kitchen’s Pop Up
Winter Wonderland is back and this time, it’s coming with it’s very own high-profile pop-up. Because let’s face it, you’re nothing without your own pop-up these days. So, after taking a ride on the Ferris wheel and sampling a little German handicraft, head down to the Serpentine Bar & Kitchen’s communal wooden benches for roasted chestnuts, mulled wine and cider, hog roasts, stewed fruits, plum pudding and live music. If you listen very carefully, you might even hear sleigh bells – glistening snow however, we can’t guarantee. |
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DESIGN
Culture Label’s UJ Pick
Tick tock – count down the last days of 2009 with this cheery small spot clock courtesy of Damien Hirst at Other Criteria. The clock uses Hirst's popular spot paintings as its face, the front of which is printed with his signature and the Hirst/Hirst logo. The rear is printed with the Other Critera logo and the clock name.
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Weekend guide by MaM |
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