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20 December 2009

Theatre Royal Drury Lane WC2B 5JF[map]

Only Men Aloud! Have injected new blood into the Welsh male choir tradition. Made up of young men singing in Wales' most famous musical tradition, OMA! 's have challenged accepted methods and dispelled long-held stereotypes whilst respecting and helping to preserve the heritage of Welsh male choral singing.

Every Ist Tue Of the Month 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Tue - Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Closed Bank Holiday

Sir John Soane's Museum WC2A 3BP[map]

Important pieces include, terracotta model for James Craggs tomb, Westminster Abbey, Arnold Quellin (1609-88), terracotta statuette of Charles II, model for marble statue on the Royal Exchange, City of London, 1684, and Michael Rysbrack (1694-1770), terracotta figure of Van Dyck & terracotta model for relief of the surrender of Marshall Tallard to the Duke of Marlborough after the Battle of Blenheim in the Chapel at Blenheim Palace.

Every Wed 10:00 PM

Los Locos WC2B 5HF[map]

A night featuring DJ Spunky playing the best of pop chart, disco and funky house.

16 November 2009

London School of Economics WC2A 2AE[map]

Debate continues about what factors sealed the fate of the Soviet system in eastern and central Europe, and eventually in the Soviet Union itself. Non-violent popular movements especially in Poland, East Germany and Czechoslovakia played a significant part in the events. How do they relate to other forms of power, and what is their effect on the shaping of the post-Cold War world?

22 May 2010

City Lit WC2B 4BA[map]

How can Africa best harness her abundant human and natural resources? Discussion the fundamental determining factors for positive change. What type of economic and policy frameworks should be adopted?

6 February 2010

City Lit WC2B 4BA[map]

We explore in more detail the 'Condition of Africa' in the post-colonial era. Using examples from around the continent, analyse the defective political contexts and infrastructure that have characterised the dynamics of change in post independent Africa.

26 November 2009

London School of Economics WC2A 2AE[map]

This talk raises a host of questions about the meaning and purpose of work, in particular investigating the effects of industrialisation and modernisation on the individual worker.

26 November 2009

London School of Economics WC2A 2AE[map]

Led by the violinist Alina Ibragimova, performing Haydn Quartet in D Major, Op.20/4 and Haydn Quartet in G Major, Op.77/1.

17 November 2009

London School of Economics WC2A 2AE[map]

How can emotional prosperity be measured and what counts as progress for workers and citizens in an industrialized country? Discussion with Andrew Oswald.