Got plans for the weekend? Here are a few ideas of things to do this weekend in Leeds, Scotland and New York:
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WIN a
£1,000 Christmas shopping spree...
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Knockout New Openings Coming Soon to Leeds
Shrug off the doom and
gloom for a minute and revel in the excitement of five new openings
coming soon to Leeds. One of the city's finest breweries
is expanding. Plus, there are two new burger joints and a duo of
craft beer bars on the way in the not-so-distant future.
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WIN
A Spectacular Christmas Shopping Spree In Leeds Worth £1,000
The shops will reopen
on Wednesday 2nd December 2020, just in time for Christmas shopping. And
to help you tick off your list, we're giving you the chance to win an
almighty shopping spree with £1,000 to spend in the city's best stores
and shopping centres.
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How
the Media Industry Has Changed Since Channel 4's Move
A lot has happened
since Channel 4 announced their move to Leeds (and we're not talking
about the pandemic). From new studios to exciting arrivals and big
expansions, their decision to open a National HQ in Leeds has become
a catalyst for growth.
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The
Best Reservoir Walks in Yorkshire
Right now, our outdoor
adventures are helping us through a tough time, and if you're
looking for your next escape, these 10 reservoir walks are worthy
contenders. You can head out into the glory of God's Own County and enjoy
stunning views as you put your legs to good use. Make your daily
exercise count.
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Experience
the LIFF 2020 programme until 30 November on Leeds Film Player...
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Magical animated fantasy
Wolfwalkers joins
LIFF 2020 on Leeds
Film Player
Our latest addition to the
LIFF 2020 programme on Leeds Film Player is a magical animated
feature and one of the best films of the year. From the
Oscar-nominated studio behind The Secret of Kells and Song of the
Sea, Wolfwalkers is a tale of the unlikely friendship between two
girls in 17th-century Ireland. There are a limited number of
views available, so book now!
Everything changes for a young
apprentice hunter when she befriends a free-spirited girl from a
mysterious tribe rumoured to transform into wolves by night. ‘A
visually dazzling, richly imaginative, emotionally resonant
production that taps into contemporary concerns while being true
to its distant origins.’ - Hollywood
Reporter
Wolfwalkers is available for 24 hours, from 6pm on Sat 28
November on Leeds Film Player
Book Wolfwalkers now | Watch the
trailer
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LIFF 2020 Festival Survey - Win Blu-rays from
The Criterion Collection
Complete the LIFF 2020 Festival survey and you
could win one of two sets of prizes each including a bundle
of December’s Blu-ray releases from The Criterion
Collection (featuring The Irishman, Five Easy Pieces and
Girlfriends) and LIFF face-masks. We would really
appreciate your feedback on your LIFF 2020 experience and
all results and comments will contribute to our development
of LIFF 2021
The survey closes at midnight
on Monday 30 November
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LIFF 2020 films on
Leeds Film Player until 30 November...
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Official Selection: High Ground, One of These
Days & Quo Vadis, Aida?
Don’t miss the chance to see the mesmerising
Australian western, High
Ground, a gripping revenge tale with
beautiful cinematography in the outback. There is also One of
These Days, a captivating Texan drama about
the ‘hands on the truck’ endurance competition and the
urgent and brilliant Quo
Vadis, Aida?, a must-see Bosnian war drama writer
and director Jasmila Zbanic.
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Cinema Versa: Kubrick by Kubrick &
Andrey Tarkovsky: A Cinema Prayer
The last few days of Cinema Versa
on Leeds Film Player still offer the chance to see
some incredible documentaries. Kubrick
by Kubrick is a rare opportunity to hear the
great director’s fascinating insights into his filmmaking.
Another great but very different director gets a similar
profile in Andrey
Tarkovsky. A Cinema Prayer and Meanwhile
on Earth has a light touch with a heavy
subject, the end of life industry in Sweden.
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Fanomenon: The Columnist, Beauty Water &
Night-in of the Dead
The Columnist is a pitch-black comedy for our
over-connected age, in which a newspaper columnist is on a
mission track down the trolls and deliver some swift,
polite and deadly vengeance. Adapted from a popular webcomic, Cho
Kyung-hun’s animated body horror Beauty
Water conveys the murderous lengths someone
will go to to be attractive. The full Night-in of the Dead
package, featuring four features and one short, is also now
available to watch.
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Leeds Short Film Awards: The Winners
A qualifying event for the BAFTAs and the
Oscars, the Leeds Short Film Awards celebrates the short
film form in all its glory. We’re thrilled to announce the full list of award winners
and special mentions across the seven short film
competitions. All the winning
films can now be watched together in one programme
on Leeds Film Player, alongside video messages from the
winning filmmakers as bonus content.
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Leeds Short Film Awards:
New European Programmes
Six new short film programmes have been
added to Leeds Film Player, including our favourite
Animation, Documentary & Live Action short film
nominees from the European Film Awards. Transilvania
International Film Festival have lovingly curated a Romanian Short Film Focus
and there’s a free programme from CEE Animation showcasing
the most talented young animators from Central &
Eastern Europe.
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Leeds Young Film Festival 2020:
Rocca Changes the World
Over 25 families joined together to act as
this year's Leeds Young Film Festival jury online,
selecting Rocca
Changes the World as the winning film. Rocca
is a unique 11 year-old girl with a gung-ho attitude to
life. Sent to live with her Grandmother while her astronaut
father is on the International Space Station, she dedicates
herself to tackling bullying and the attitude to the homeless
people in the town. The jury also gave a special mention to
Romy's Salon, which is
still available to watch.
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Covid-19 Update
Leeds Film is part of the Leeds Arts, Events &
Venues Team, which programmes events at Leeds Town Hall,
Millennium Square and Carriageworks Theatre including Leeds
International Film Festival, Leeds International Beer Festival
and Leeds International Concert Season. Please visit the Leeds Town
Hall website for the latest news and updates about
future activities, as they continue to follow the latest
government guidance about live events.
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Leeds Film is supported by the
British Film Institute
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Benefit from Black Friday deals
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The Black Friday sales are
on!
This November, you can find early Christmas
presents galore and treats for yourself because our shops have
lots of Black Friday discounts via Click & Collect.
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Coming soon!
Our Giving Tree launches next Thursday in aid
of Child Friendly Leeds! With your help we can make a big
difference to children's lives in Leeds this Christmas. The
charity's goals include tackling poverty and reducing the
number of young people out of education, employment or
training. The donation point for gifts is at our Christmas
tree – you can't miss it!
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Not sure how to get to Trinity
Leeds? See our Getting Here guide by clicking
HERE
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Securities Group PLC is a company registered in
England and Wales with its registered office at 100
Victoria Street, London, SW1E 5JL.
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Happy St Andrew's Day
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Kindness. It's who we are
St Andrew’s Day, 30
November 2020 is Scotland’s national day and the perfect opportunity for
everyone to come together and celebrate the resilience, community spirit
and shared goodwill that has helped us through these difficult times.
We may not be able to travel and get together right now but that doesn’t
mean we can’t continue to look out for each other. Whether you’re a Scot
or a Scot at heart, at home or overseas, let’s celebrate St Andrew’s Day
and make connections with others through acts of kindness, sharing a
message of hope and positivity from Scotland to the rest of the world.
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Saltire and castle
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St Andrew and The Saltire
Find out more about the patron saint of Scotland, and
our country's unique flag - said to be one of the oldest in Europe!
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Party online
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ST ANDREW'S DAY EVENTS
Join in as we celebrate our
national day with fantastic (virtual) events, which showcase the very
best of Scottish culture.
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Coat of armour
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10 historic towns
Discover beautiful towns across Scotland, showcasing key
moments throughout the country's famous history.
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Enjoy music
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Traditional Music
Prepare for some foot tapping and head nodding as we
take you on a musical journey through Scotland.
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Sip a dram
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Dramcestors
Walk in the footsteps of your ancestors and learn how
whisky is made and the fascinating history behind the unique whisky
regions.
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Upcoming virtual events
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Listen live
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Celtic Connections
19 days of digital performances and concerts, from 15 Jan 2021.
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Films online
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Glasgow Film Festival
Celebrating every corner of world cinema, from 24 Feb
2021.
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Perfect poetry
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StAnza 2021
A hybrid poetry festival, largely digital, from 06
Mar 2021.
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Over the
next 12 months Shop Here This Year hopes to inspire you to
discover and enjoy all the cosy cafes, beautiful boutiques, interesting
independents, exquisite eateries, and gorgeous gift shops
available on your Edinburgh doorstep!
Shop
safely and enjoy exploring somewhere new. Inspire others by
sharing your Edinburgh shopping moments and festive finds using #ShopHereThisYear.
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Safe
shopping
In order
to make shopping as safe and enjoyable as it can be, Edinburgh’s shops have
developed several measures to keep both staff and customers safe. These
include social distancing markers, one-way systems, hand sanitiser
stations, protective screens at tills and contactless payment preferred. It
is currently law within Scotland (with certain exceptions) to wear a face
covering in all premises which are open to members of the public, including
all shops.
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Win a Luxury Christmas Hamper
One lucky
winner will WIN
this luxury Christmas hamper filled with amazing products from small
businesses in Edinburgh.
You'll
find delicious treats from Mimi's Bakehouse, Candersons, Edward and Irwin, Aye Pickled, Craigies Farm, Cranachan & Crowdie, Mr Eion, The
Black Hoof, George Mewes Cheese and Pekoetea. Plus some
festive drinks from The
Whisky Shop, Pickering's
Gin, and Smith and Gertrude.
Lastly you'll get free entry to Edinburgh
Zoo, a year-long cycle pass from Just
Eat Cycles, some gorgeous potted candles
from Pippin
Gifts, and a Harris Tweed facemask from Scottish
Textiles Showcase.
Tell us
what your favourite shop in Edinburgh is and why, for your chance to win.
Good Luck!
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Inspire
friends and loved ones. Share pictures of your local festive finds
using
#ShopHereThisYear
We can't wait to see what little
luxuries you find!
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What's
up New York,
We hope
Thanksgiving Day brought you joy, gratitude, and love. Enjoy your fabulous
Friday, as we're expecting relatively cool weather, perfect for a little walk
to enjoy the outside. ☁️
People all around
the city and the country are commemorating and celebrating the Native
American Heritage Day. Were you already aware of these facts about today
and its significance? ❤️️🌍
Can you help these
NYC
green spaces and environmental groups petitioning for protection in
NYC? 🌱🗽
New Yorkers are
reporting an increase of spicy-tempered, yet cuddly, seal
sightings in the area. 🌉😮
Brooklyn-based
Sachi Nagase and Katie Yun aim to expand Both And, a pay-what-you-wish
dining program feeding the city. 🍣💰
Artist Devin
B. Johnson fell in love with Brooklyn, and through his romance came
more art, new creativity, and a shattering of old world views. 🎨👁
Ms. Babirye's
"Kuchu Clans of Buganda" are among three must-see
art gallery shows that will move and inspire you. 🎟💭
Song: Refs - New
York
App: Point
- "Volunteer near you"
"Cultivate
the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to
give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your
advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude."
-Ralph
Waldo Emerson
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Art Shows
Three Thought-Provoking Art Shows To View 🎨👁
View
art that transports you, delights you and challenges your imagination at one
or all of these open exhibitions. The range of style from Luigi Ghirri’s
timeless and vintage photography collection, Paul Chan’s Wittgenstein drawing
works, and Leilah Babirye’s enchanting sculptural figures, leaves every art
lover something to look forward to this month.
Find out more
about tickets, locations, showtimes and planning your visit.
Read more…
 
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Artistry and Goals
Artistic Superpowers and Inspirations
After
attending the M.F.A. program at Pratt Institute, Devin B. Johnson fell in
love with Brooklyn. His works of sculpture, oil painting, and other
multimedia elements have been featured in numerous exhibitions and featured
at one that represents him, Nicodim Gallery.
Hear about
Johnson's inspirations, pop culture that left a mark on him, and what
projects he is working on moving forward.
Read more…
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Brooklyn Cares
Sachi Nagase and Katie Yun Feeding the People
Under
the pressures and protective measures of the COVID-19 pandemic, small
business owners, food pantries, and New Yorkers across the food industry have
dealt with destabilization and uncertainty. As a beacon of hope, Both And, is
increasing services of their pay-what-you-wish meal program.
The fine dining
program, originating from a culinary project founded three years ago, now
includes takeout and delivery options. Learn more about how Both And founders
Sachi Nagase and Katie Yun are unifying the community, feeding New Yorkers,
and expanding their work.
Read more…
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What’s
up New York,
Although this
Wednesday will be mostly cloudy, keep some pep in your step anyway, as
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. 🦃☁️
Explore the
blurred lines between art, science, and magic at The
Magic of the Draughtsman: Images of the Occult at Christopher Bishop Fine
Art in the Upper East Side. 🎨👀
When flocks of New
York City residents fled to suburbs, green spaces in the city are thriving
through community
gardens, thanks to BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color)
farmers. 🗽🌱
Gray
Hawk Grill, a New American restaurant located on the Upper East Side
sourcing the best ingredients from New York's finest purveyors, is finally
open. 🥩🥬️
The Black
Village Art, an emerging, independent, multi-purpose art store out of
Queens, advocates art as a form of healing for NYC’s Black youth. 🗣🖌
Can you still have
a studio-level hot
yoga experience at home? The SparkDome is an inflatable dome that
transforms any space into a hot yoga studio. 🧘🧘♂️
New Yorkers
responded to this year's less-than-luscious Rockefeller Center Christmas tree
and now the landmark
is firing back. 🎄❤️️
Song: Rina
Sawayama - Cherry
App: Polarr
"When
tillage begins, other arts follow. The farmers, therefore, are the founders
of human civilization.”-Daniel Webster
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Christopher Bishop Fine Art
The Magic of the Draughtsman: Images of the Occult
The
"Magic of the Draughtsman: Images of the Occult exhibition" will be
open through December 18, 2020, at the Christopher Bishop Fine Art gallery.
The exhibition includes 20 different early modern and old master drawings
ranging from the 16th to 20th century.
See the exhibition
safely, either in person or online, thanks to digital viewing.
Read more…
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Farming as Revolution
Urban Farming in NYC Feeding the Hungry
How
can growing food be an act of justice in itself? For some, community-run farms
help feed individuals who would otherwise be unable to afford their meals.
To Ariella Riapos,
Isa Jamira, and others, dedicating their time and energy to farming in
impoverished communities is just one of many ways the art of farming becomes
an act of justice.
Read more…
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Freshly Sourced Grub
Safely Indulge at Gray Hawk Grill
Find
your way to the newly opened Gray Hawk Grill for savory and fresh dining in
the UES. The dinner menu includes New American fare like clams, butternut
squash soup, and Atlantic Cod over whipped potatoes and herb white wine
sauce.
Learn more about
the decor, other menus, and reservations in order to plan your experience.
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