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Tonight’s the Night!

It's finally here! Artichoke have been working on this festival for over a year, and tonight the lights were switched on at last. For anyone who hasn't made it yet but is planning on a visit, I thought I'd plot a suggested route for you.

Posted on 12th November 2009 by Holly Race | Comments (3) | Permalink

A sneak preview

Power Plant at the Botanic Garden

This evening I was lucky enough to get a special preview of Power Plant and Crown of Light. Click on the title to see how I fared.

Posted on 11th November 2009 by Holly Race | Comments (2) | Permalink

Guides out this evening

It's only one day to go and things seem to be coming together. The eagle-eyed among you will have passed strange structures in Millennium Place or Palace Green, or seen things dangling from trees next to Elvet Bridge. Come tomorrow evening the city will light up - let's just pray for the rain to hold off!

Posted on 11th November 2009 by Holly Race | Permalink

Late Night Shopping

I had a call yesterday from Durham’s Chair of Commerce, to tell me that some shops would be staying open late on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Click on the title to find out which ones.

Posted on 10th November 2009 by Holly Race | Comment (1) | Permalink

Get involved

We're missing our artists for Bottle Festoon - come and get involved!