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Texas is a State teeming with must-sees and cant-misses. And inspired by the new destinations we have on our radar this year, we wanted to give you a bit of everything too by showing the enormous contrasts that exist in The Lone Star State: From the city’s bright lights and non-stop rhythms, to epic Cowboy landscapes. Want more? How about experiencing Texan space age modernism and then Wild West rodeo?
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block rockin’ beats in austin
The area from around East Sixth Street up to Red River Street, near to Austin’s prestigious university, is the world’s live music mecca…and that’s no exaggeration. This area, no more than a handful of blocks, rocks to the tune of Texas’s finest performers. Find all of the favourite Texan sounds here, for every type of Rock, Indie, Grunge and Punk, all the way to the other end of the scale with good ol’ Texan Honky Tonk, Country, Blues and Jazz. To get the most out of the sheer quantity of live music on offer here, work your way around on a loop in an eclectic whistle stop bar hop, taking in all of the tunes on offer.
rodeo in fort worth
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In the heart of Cowboy country, Fort Worth is the place to discover your Wild West side. Head on down to the Fort Worth Stock Yards and find all manner of Cowboy culture waiting for you. This is the place to catch a rodeo, swat up on your cowboy history, ride a bull and shop for your authentic Cowboy outfit. When the sun goes down, the Cowboys ride out and we can’t recommend catching a live rodeo show highly enough. On horseback, the riders show off their skills in a series of events such as barrel racing, calf roping and the most famous of all, bull riding. Yee haw.
space travel in houston
nasa space center
We love travelling around the globe, but travelling beyond it has always been a secret little obsession of ours. And while holidays to Mars feel like they’re still a few light years away, a trip to the Johnson Space Center will show you just how close we are. This is the center where NASA operates; designing, building and controlling the space missions of the last fifty years and still to this day. As well as a tour of the training facilities, the command modules and the enormous rockets that propel them there, you’ll be able to take a front seat at the command centre and see all the space age gadgetry that is used.
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Let us wake you up from this January slumber. We’d like to start the New Year off with a drum roll please and maybe add a little red carpet and trumpet fanfare too….because the reason for all this fuss is we just unveiled PINCH magazine – our brand new entirely digital travel and lifestyle magazine. You may ask, what’s the ‘pinch’ all about? Well, the crux of the idea is summed up in our snappy little tag line, ‘this world. that pinch of inspiration’. Whether food, style or design be your tipple of choice, we recognize it’s so often a passion or love that drives us to discover new places and experiences. Our aim is to share our insider knowledge and enthusiasm about the world around us by bringing you that PINCH of inspiration to go out and explore.
Each day, we’ll bring you ‘The Daily Pinch’ to get you excited about the places and experiences that are out there waiting. Maybe you like dining out in weird and wonderful restaurants like a London double-decker bus or you might be more interested in the arts or culture perhaps. The seemingly lost days of the vinyl record are rediscovered in hidden treasure troves from New York to Reykjavik. A simple walk can turn into an art gallery along the streets of Taichung or join us in shouting from the roof tops ‘long live the glorious book shop’ as we hop around the world picking out the greatest book stores around.
So, we’d love you to join us in lusting after new experiences by checking into PINCH magazine and……if you want to make any of the inspiring PINCH editorials a reality this year, then do not worry the cavalry is here. Well Black Tomato is here actually, ready and waiting to create the most amazing 2012 trip, however niche your interests and passions may be…
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It’s here, DECEMBER… it’s now ok to let your excitement for Christmas known to the world. Crack out your Christmas reindeer jumper’s, Santa Clause is coming to town.
Until 6th December, Japanese Film Festival, Milocrorze, Hoytz, Melbourne.
Until 6th May 2012, Storytelling in Japanese Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Unfurling a Thousand Years of Gods, Demons and Romance.
Until 3rd March 2012, Matisse: Drawing Life, GoMA, Brisbane, Australia. More than 300 pieces by the old master, focusing on his drawings, prints and illustrated books.
Unitl 22nd January, Kevin Roche: Archtitecture as Environment, Mueseum of the City of New York. New York sites attributed to the 89-year-old architect Kevin Roche are the focus of this exhibition of his work.
Monday 5th December, Kurt Vile, Northcote Social Club, Melbourne. With Twerps and Montero.
Monday 5th December, The Design Files Open House, Fitzroy, Melbourne. Until Dec 4th
Monday 5th December, Amy Winehouse Lioness Released. The late songstresses posthumous album.
Tuesday 6th December, Iceage, Corsica Studios, London. Gig of the week from the Danish punk rock band
Wednesday 7th December, The Mystery of Appearance, Huanch of Venison, London. Haunch of Venison take a fresh look at a group of ten artists and the influential works they produced in the second half of the twentieth century. Including Francis Bacon and David Hockney. Until 18th February
Thursday 8th December, Yelle, Webster Hall, New York. The French pop sprite performs for all the Manhattan Francophiles.
Friday 9th December, The Chocolate Festival, Southbank Centre, London. Until 11th December. The Southbank turns Willy Wonka with a free weekend festival of all things chocolate.
Saturday 10th December, The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker, Royal Opera House. The Christmas classic, until January 18th.
Saturday 10th December, Azealia Banks, Koko, London. Annie Mac presents music from hotly tipped New Yorker, Azealia Banks and Azari & III.
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a chic christmas
Tis the season to be jolly, as well as decked out in all the latest fashions from across Europe. Our friends at Chic Outlet Shopping® have set up a few yule tide gems at their various boutique shopping villages, we could help but take a closer look…
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This yuletide season Maasmechelen Village is opening its doors to a host of brand new stores to tempt you to its shopping paradise. For cooking up a storm over Christmas you can pick up a few Le Creuset casserole dishes in their new boutique, or wrap up with a visit to the new FTC cashmere boutique.
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During the run up to Christmas Milan’s fashion mecca; Fidenza Village is launching its Santa’s Workshop Boutique, created in association with Convivio, the charity founded by Gianni Versace in 1992. Keep in line with the fashion credentials of course, Santa’s Workshop is a unique boutique where passers by can awe at the magical and timeless festive trinkets. This candle lite, mistletoe adorned grotto can melt the heart of any Christmas Grinch.
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This Christmas season the oh-so-chic La Vallée Village in Paris has launched its even chicer VIP days out. For an exclusive price enjoy return travel tickets, a two course meal at the gourmet palace of Natalie’s Cafe, as well as a gift voucher.
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For the best German fashion has to offer, Inglostadt Village, Munich welcomes its new Pop-Up boutique BlackBox. Open through out December this new boutique is home to leading brands such as Blauer, and George, Gina, and Lucy. Looking for a show-stopping number to wow at your Christmas party? We think you’ll find it here.
Find out more about our festive shopping trips here
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This is the week of the pop-ups, with pop-ups, well, popping up everywhere. Pop. Pop. Pop.
Until 22nd December, Ryan McGinley: Wandering Comma, Alison Jacques Gallery, London. Photography exhibition. Unpredictable and spontaneous, McGinley has a vision that it almost cinematic.
Until January 15th, Gert and Uwe Tobias, Maureen Paley Gallery, London. Exhibition of Romanian-born twins, Gert and Uwe Tobias’ collaborative paintings, woodcuts, ceramics and collages.
Until January 7th, Michael Wolf, Flowers Gallery, Kingsland Road, London. Michael Wolf offers up big-small studies of sociological compactness.
Monday 28th November, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, XOYO, London. Gigi of the week.
Monday 28th November, Hunter S.Thompson Double Bill, Lexi Cinema, London. Immerse yourself in a double dose of Gonzo.There’ll be plenty of rum and other assorted liquor on offer.
Tuesday 29th November, Underground Film Club, Roundhouse, London. Underground Film Club is the exciting new unique subterranean film experience from the creators of this summers No.1 outdoor screening blockbuster the Rooftop Film Club. Showing tonight, Big. Check the website for other listings.
Tuesday 29th November, Last Tuesday Society Xmas Special, RAOB GAB (The Buffalo Club), Melbourne. The Last Tuesday Society Xmas Special brings yuletide greetings from The Suitcase Royale, The List Operators, The Sisters Grimm, Slow Clap, Bron Batten,Telia Nevile, The Dutch Courage Choir and Victoria Heally.
Wednesday 30th November, Movember Comedy Gala Night: Paul Mal Barbara, Arts Theatre, London. A wonderful evening of hilarious comedy, with Nina Conti, and the viral hit of the hapless trio, “Paul, Mal and Barbara” in their great live show, “A Royal Mess”.
Thursday 1st December, Ebay Pop-Up Store, Oxford Circus, London. Ebay launch their pop-up store today just in time for Christmas.
Thursday 1st December, Pop-up Swedish Ski Lodge, The Well, Clerkenwell, London. The ultimate après-ski experience, go underground and discover a Nordic wonderland of fake furs, glittery reindeers and party poppers that ping from the fir Christmas trees.
Saturday 3rd December, Other Voices, Dingle, Ireland. The esoteric music festival celebrates its 10th birthday. Until 7th December.
Sunday 4th December, Jungle Baroque Pop-Up Dinner, Shoreditch Studios, London. Another event celebrating the guerrilla dining revolution.
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Calling all flat-pack lovers, this week’s Hot List is for you… see Sunday.
Until 31st December, New York, New York! The 20th Century, Katonah Muesum of Art, New York. This exhibition celebrates the city as artistic muse through paintings, photographs, and sculptures.
Until 27th November, Japanese Film Festival, Event Cinemas, Sydney, Australia.
Until 17th December, Gertrude Studios 2011 exhibition opening, Gertrude Contemporary, Melbourne. Amazing contemporary art exhibition.
Until 10th December, Laith McGregor Exhibition, Ryan Renshaw Gallery, Brisbane. Amazing drawings all painstakingly done with biro.
Until 27th November, Hola Mexico Film Festival, Mercury Cinema, Brisbane. Documentaries, comedies and grand dramas.
Monday 21st November, Kate Bush, 50 Words For Snow. New album out today.
Tuesday 22nd November, Skate at Somerset House, Somerset House, London. Presented by Tiffany & Co.
Tueesday 22rd November, Photovoice 2011, The Thomson Reuters Building, London. PhotoVoice Auction of Exceptional Photographs showcasing a unique collection of world class prints from photography legends, contemporary masters and emerging talent.
Wednesday 23rd November, Onedotzero Festival, BFI Southbank. Presenting the world’s most innovative audio-visual festival. Until 27th November.
Wednesday 23rd November, Zola Jesus, Heaven, London. Gig of the week from the Russian American songstress.
Thursday 24th November, Yuck, Electric Ballroom, London. Runner-up gig of the week.
Friday 25th November, Shutterspeed presents Kabul Kids, ICE Parramatta, Sydney. Exhibition showcasing the results of several photography workshops undertaken by orphaned children of war-torn Afghanistan. Until 1st December.
Friday 25th November, The Long Table, Dalston Rooftop, London. East London’s first ever night time food market. Visitors will be able to sample a large variety of different international cuisines while engaging in a communal space. Every Friday night from 6pm until Christmas.
Saturday 26th November, Twin Peaks UK Festival, Riverside Studios, London. David Lynch coffee, donuts and cherry pies.
Sunday 27th November, Ikea Sleepover, London. 100 lucky flat pack fans will get the chance to spend the night in the Ikea Lakeside store, just outside of East London. Expect mugs of hot cocoa, bedtime stories and “special celeb guests”. To apply for a bed go to facebook.com/IKEAUK.
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Can’t live without organic sea salt or wasabi powder to sprinkle on your favorite dish? Well, we’ve discovered the newest trend in travel kits and it comes in four mouth-watering flavors. Flight 001’s latest arrival is a foodie’s lifesaver with organic spice and herb kits that you can slip into your carryon or overnight duffle. If you’ve got a palate for Indian, Thai, or Mexican cuisine, you’re in luck with nine delightful toppings to go.
A pinch of sea salt or curry powder will certainly dress up you’re run of the mill chicken dinner while you’re away on business—no late night snacking necessary. We love it even just for our day-to-day lunches, whether we want cinnamon in our morning coffee, or a piece of ginger to ditch the late-lunch garlic breath. Your bag has just gotten a little bit more exciting than a granola bar.
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A ghost story festival, the biggest liar competition and a splendid array of musical and film delights. Take a look at this weeks hot list…
Until 14th January, Paul McCarthy Exhibition, Hauser & Wirth, London. The centrepiece to this must-see exhibition is Pig Island, an installation of an artist’s studio littered with paint cans, fast-food boxes and replica body parts.
Until 20th November, London Jazz Festival, various venues in London until the 20th November.
Until 8th January, Pipilotti Rist, Eyeball Massage, Hayward Gallery, London. Videos, sculptures and installations spanning Pipilotti’s career from the 1980s to the present day. Sexy and full of life.
Monday 14th November, Future Shorts, Hackney Picturehouse, London. Celebrating community, creativity and connectivity, this global event showcases some of the best short films from around the world.
Tuesday 15th November, The Gathering Goddess, The Summerhouse, London. Pop-up vintage event in the nautically themed Summerhouse on the side of canal at Little Venice.
Tuesday 15th November, Washed Out, Under the Arches, Strand, London. Gig of the week from the lo-fi funk wizards.
Wednesday 16th November, The Snowman, REP, Birmingham. Live stage show of this Christmas Classic.
Wednesday 16th November, Terence Conran, The Way We Live Now, Design Museum, London. Latest exhibition from the renowned designer.
Wednesday 16th November, Soundtrack International Festival, London. The international Film and Music festival. Until 20th November.
Wednesday 16th November, Soundtrack Film Festival, Cardiff. Music and cinema marry at this intriguing festival, featuring mock documentary “jazz chess” starring Chilly Gonzales, Tiga and Peaches. What a combo. Until 20th November.
Thursday 17th November, Cinecity Brighton Film Festival, Brighton, UK. Representing the best of Britain’s avant garde Until 4th December.
Thursday 17th November, The World’s Biggest Liar Competition, Holmrock, UK. Created in homage to 19th century publican Will Ritson. Top prize is a life time’s supply of corn plasters.
Friday 18th November, Twilight All-Nighter, BFI, London. Marathon screening of the Twilight saga to celebrate the release of Breaking Dawn Part 1.
Friday 18th November, RCA Secret 2011, Royal College of Art, London. It’s the 18th year of this worthy annual fundraiser. The artists behind each of it’s 2,800 postcard sized artworks remain anonymous until they have been purchased for the handsome sum of £45. Until 26th November.
Friday 18th November, Crunch 2011, Hay-On-Wye. Cultural onslaught of music, cabaret and comedy. Various venues until 20th November.
Saturday 19th November, The Alt. Halifax Ghost Story Festival, Crossley Gallery, UK. Spooky readings, discussions and screenings.
Saturday 19th November, Ice At The Tower, London. Ice skating Torvill and Dean style at the Tower of London. Until 8th January 2012.
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So the bangs are over for another year, but there’s still plenty of sparkly stuff going on this week to brighten up those wintery days. Take a look-see.
Until 8th November, Shoes For Show: The Sculptural Art of High Heels, Old Truman Brewery, London. Features pieces from the archive of Daphne Guinness and famous pairs such as Louboutin’s eight inch swarovski ballet pumps.
Until 17th November, Sylvia Plath’s Drawings, Mayor Gallery, London. Beautiful drawings of everyday objects by one of the twentieth century’s most famous poets.
Until 25th November, Comica Festival, Various Venues, London. The London international comics festival show-caseing British and international comics through exhibitions, talks a club night and film screenings.
Until 8th January 2012, Natural History Museum Ice Rink, London.
Monday 7th November, We don’t Speak Mexican, The Book Club, London. One of Mexico’s most vibrant dates in the calendar. Death is celebrated amid a frenzy of face paint, home-made altars, and delicious food. At We Don’t Speak Mexican there’ll be a screening of the animation Hasta Los Huesos/Down to the Bone, and a pop quiz on Spanish phrases.
Monday 7th November, Ryan Gosling Double Bill, Riverside Studios, London. Double whammy of dreamy Gosling the God. Blue Valentine, followed by Drive.
Monday 7th November, Leonardo Di Vinci: Painter at the court of Milan, National Gallery, London. The first of its kind anywhere in the world, this exhibition is most complete display of Leonardo’s surviving paintings ever held. Until 5th February 2012
Tuesday 8th November, Mazzy Star, Through The Devil, Slowly, Softly out today. Hope Sandoval’s long awaited return to the world of music after an absence of ten years.
Tuesday 8th November, Young Turks & The Clove Club, Ten Bells, London. The Young Turks and Clove Club are responsible for some of the best gastronomic events of the past year, today see the launch of their new three-month residency at The Ten Bells in Shoreditch.
Wednesday 9th November, Christopher Hitchens x Stephen Fry, Southbank Centre, London. Too unwell to travel, the formidable Hitchens will appear by satellite link in conversation with fellow erudite, Stephen Fry, on topics of politics, religion and death.
Wednesday 9th November, Hidden Heroes: The Genius of Everyday Things, Science Museum, London. A look a 36 everyday things we simply can’t live without.
Wednesday 9th November, Balance Photography Exhibition, Lo and Behold Gallery, London. Collection of images from Sophie Schorr-Kon, documenting the double lives lead by musicians, promoters and artists who must work day jobs to fund their passions.
Thursday 10th November, Carnaby Street Christmas Lights, London. Switching on of this years lights, the theme is that of the message of love and happiness.
Thursday 10th November, Reasons to Be Pretty, Third part in Neil LaBute’s trilogy of plays about our perception of beauty. Starring Billie Piper.
Friday 11th November, Royal Manuscripts: The Genius of Illumination, British Library, London. The British Library’s unique collection of medieval and Renaissance illuminated manuscripts, collected by the kings and queens of England over 800 yearsUntil March 2012
Saturday 12th November, The Manchester Connection 1976-1992, The Movie Poster Art Gallery, London. Original artefacts from Manchester’s music and design renaissance. Until 25th November 2011
Saturday 12th November, Reindeer Petting, Covent Garden, London. Ho!-Ho!-Ho!. Merry Christmas.
Sunday 13th November, Vintage Wonderland, The Urdang, Old Finsbury Hall, London. As well as vintage clothes there will be antique film and travelling posters, a salon, a tea room and a fragrance creator.
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Thirty miles south of Cape Cod, tucked away like a secret lies the queen bee of the northeast. The appeal of Nantucket island is lucid; cobblestone streets, delectable clam chowder, rope walk restaurants, and old shingled cottages cloaked in ivy. Here, real island-goers refuse to retire their Roadster bikes and the concept of TV is lost.
Covering a whopping 303 square miles, the exclusivity of this island has people pining away for a flight or quick rental. Trying to plan a trip a week ahead of time? Think again; flights are booked, and the ferry runs on its own dime. Unless, of course, you come with us during the off months. In autumn, the air is crisp, oak trees paint the town with fiery red leaves, and cranberries are ripe. Bring your tallest rain boots to wade through the bogs and bumpy roads of the Moors, or off road on the long stretch of beach to Great Point for blue fishing, as the lighthouse pierces thick evening fog just above your head.
The houses though, are the real gems of this place, shingled gray with creaky wooden floors, and they’ve been around since early settlers butchered and hunted mammoth scragg whales close to shore. Unearth the very houses that were once inhabited by seamen and coated in blubber. These narrow staircases hold onto gripping American tales that won’t be told in a museum. Join us this fall for a real tour of Nantucket, and don’t forget your copy of Moby Dick… a rainy day won’t seem so bad anymore.
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