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1. MUSIC: Jay-Z, MEN Arena, Sat 19 Jul
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 16 July 2008YOU can only hope Jay-Z doesn’t bear any grudges against the city of Manchester. After all, the hip-hop giant has been involved in 2008’s biggest musical war of words – with Burnage boy Noel Gallagher.
2. Horticulture hoedown
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 16 July 2008TATTON Park bursts into bloom this month when the RHS Flower Show celebrates its 10th anniversary there in colourful style.
3. Feel the need for speed?
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 16 July 2008ONE of rural Cheshire’s most peaceful and romantic country estates will next month be transformed into a haven for those fascinated by the speed, power and skill of motor sports.
4. THEATRE: Crown Matrominial, Lowry, from Mon 21 Jul
Oldham Advertiser, Tuesday 15 July 2008ONE of Britain’s most admired actresses stars in a brand-new production of the compelling drama Crown Matrimonial.
5. Watch the city blossom
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 16 July 2008AS PART of Manchester in Bloom, artist Jo Vickers has designed an intricate damask pattern to be laid out in scented flowers across Albert Square, on display until Sunday.
6. VARIETY: Special FX, Royal Exchange, every Friday
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 16 July 2008COMEDY, belly dancing and jazz clarinettist Arun Ghosh are among the highlights of a new summer season of Special FX, the popular programme of free entertainment staged every Friday in the Royal Exchange foyer.
7. CLUBBING: Moby, Sankeys Soap, Thurs 24 Jul
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 16 July 2008BY HIS own admission, Moby didn’t exactly fit the typical pop star mould.
8. Make a leap to Frog Day
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 30 July 2008DISCOVER more fascinating facts about the Great War in a terribly good exhibition.
9. Arty options for children
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 30 July 2008HELP bring out your children’s artistic side during the summer holidays – and buy yourself a spot of sanity!
10. Party in the Park
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 30 July 2008MUSIC: Hallé/ Music of Dirty Dancing & Björn Again, Tatton Park, Sat 1 and Sun 2 Aug: DIG out those platform shoes and be prepared to carry a watermelon – on Sunday night Tatton Park is the place to be for fans of ABBA and Dirty Dancing.