Mums Eat Free at Smollenskys!

Smollensky's in Canary Wharf is offering mothers a free meal from the restaurant's set menu when they dine with three other people on Sunday March 14.

The three course menu is priced at £24.95 and includes smoked salmon blinis to start, steak or mushroom risotto for main and desserts of sticky toffee or vanilla panna cotta. Diners can also choose from vine tomato soup, minted lamb burger or chocolate mud pie.

For more info go to http://www.smollenskys.com/

Docklands Sinfonia Celebrates First Anniversary‏

DOCKLANDS Sinfonia – London’s exciting new symphony orchestra – is celebrating its first anniversary with its most exciting and challenging concert to date. The orchestra will be at full strength – with more than 90 players - as it performs Gustav Mahler's Symphony No1 'Titan’ on Friday March 19th.

Mahler is enjoying a massive revival as the music world marks this year's 150th anniversary of his birth - and a century since his death next year. The rest of the programme includes Aaron Copland's 'Appalachian Spring' and the World Premiere of British composer Peter Meechan's 'The Karman Line'.

Docklands Sinfonia was formed just 12 months ago and has already achieved stunning success with a BBC1 performance and sell-out concerts with major solo artists. The orchestra, which is made up of professional musicians, music college students and talented amateurs, is aiming to be a major cultural force for the Canary Wharf area. Since its formation in January 2009, the orchestra has appeared on theBBC1 television series ‘Clash’ and has performed with renowned musicians such as international cello virtuoso Leonard Elschenbroich, and baroque soprano Elin Manahan Thomas.

Docklands Sinfonia’s Conductor and founder Spencer Down said: “I am incredibly proud of the orchestra’s achievements in just one year and am looking forward to building on its success. This promises to be the most exciting and challenging Docklands Sinfoniaconcert to date.”

‘TITAN’ CONCERT Friday March 19th, St Anne’s, 5 Newell Street, Limehouse, London E14 7HP

The Karman Line (world premiere) – Peter Meechan Appalachian Spring – Aaron Copland Symphony No1 in D Minor ‘Titan’ – Gustav Mahler

Tickets: £10 (box office), £12 (door) and £8 (concessions)

BOX OFFICE: 07827 568992 (24hr) or info@docklandssinfonia.co.uk

Thomasina Miers Book Signing Event

Meet Thomasina Miers, co-founder of Wahaca & Masterchef winner 2005, who will be signing copies of her new book Mexican Food Made Simple.

To mark the occasion, Wahaca will be giving away delicious guacamole and tortilla chips fresh from their restaurant in The Park Pavilion.

Please arrive early to avoid disappointment, only copies of the book will be signed. Signed copies cannot be guaranteed and may not carry dedications. Reservation will be available. For further details please contact Waterstone's Cabot Place East on 020 7513 0060 020 7513 0060

Canada Place Crossroads, Tuesday 9 March, 1pm

Urban Sounds at Canary Wharf Throughout May

Throughout Canary Wharf (see individual artist locations)Tuesday 5, 12, 19, 26 May 12.30pm-1pm and 1.30pm-2pm

Urban Sounds puts a spring in your step at the start of the working week bringing free music performances from emerging artists into the shopping malls and outdoor spaces at Canary Wharf. Get the most from your lunchtimes by enjoying fresh new music from some of the best up and coming musicians on the scene today.

May 5 Haley Glennie Smith: 12.30-1pm and 1.30 -200pm. Canada Square Park

www.myspace.com/haleyglenniesmith
May 12 Laura Colegate: 12.30pm-1pm and 1.30pm – 2.00pm. Jubilee Park

www.myspace.com/lauracolegate
May 19 Susan Black: 12.30pm-1pm and 1.30pm – 2.00pm. Cabot Square

www.myspace.com/susanblackuk
May 26 Lee MacDougall: 12.30pm-1pm and 1.30pm – 2.00pm. Westferry Circus

www.myspace.com/susanblackuk

Free Summer Series at Canary Wharf

All events listed are free:

Summer Screen: Canada Square Park

10-13 July: Scottish Golf Open

17-20 July: British Golf Open

16 July, 7pm, Canada Square Park: The Royal Opera's The Marriage of Figaro (Part of BP Summer Big Screens).

21 -25 July: Mon-Thu 12-2pm/ Fri 6-9:30pm: Canada Square Park: Park Sounds (live music from emerging artists).

For more details see mycanarywharf.com

London Festival of Architecture at Canary Wharf Today

London Festival of Architecture – Fresh Perspectives. Throughout Canary Wharf. Wednesday 25 - Sunday 29 June 2008

A five day programme packed full of arts, entertainment and activities bringing you Fresh Perspectives as Canary Wharf takes part in the London Festival of Architecture 2008.

There is a line-up confronting the perception of architecture through sound, dance, art, entertainment, workshops, music and observation and more. Activities will include FREE screenings of a series of architecture themed films: My Architect by Nathaniel Kahn (25th), The Fountainhead by King Vidor (28th) and Sketches of Frank Gehry by Sidney Pollack (29th) and the renowned architect Cèsar Pelli will be giving a special lecture to mark the 20th Anniversary of Canary Wharf (27th).


Download the Fresh Perspectives brochure here for details of all activites and events taking place. For further details of these special film screenings and lecture and how to obtain FREE tickets Click here

Canary Wharf Motor Expo Kicks off today

The world's biggest motor show returns. Monday 9 June - Saturday, 15 June. 10am - 6pm. Sunday 11am - 5pm. Free. Throughout Canary Wharf. E14. Visit http://www.motorexpo.com/

Canary Wharf Comedy Club

The monthly comedy club is back at the East Wintergarden. This month will see Trevor Crook, Al Pitcher, Geoff Boyz and Stephen K. Amos. To book visit tkts Canary Wharf DLR station platforms 4/5 (Mon-Sat 10am - 3:30pm) or via www.ticketweb.co.uk or call 08700 600 100.

Ticket prices: £10

Indian Summer at Canary Wharf

Today, Thursday 23, August, 2007:

August Jay Kumar's Dance Asia: Kumar is renowned as one of London's top Bollywood dance entertainers. The group will perform an energetic dance routine that even has a chance for the audience to participate in. (6-8pm, free), Cabot Square, Canary Wharf

Tomorrow: Friday 24 August, 2007

August Bollywood Grooves: The performers will execute a fast paced and exciting "Bollywood movie" style performance to the backdrop of Bollywood songs with influences from Folk to Jazz with some Dhol beats. (6-8pm, free), Cabot Square, Canary Wharf

The Circus Comes To Canary Wharf!

Why you should make an effort to go to Canary Wharf International Clown Week Festivities this weekend (see here):

1. Lots & lots of games for the kids with very very cool prizes (we are the proud owners of a cool looking Hulk!)

(the games are FREE).

2. The kids juggle, spin plates, and get to do a lot more with really friendly clowns and very talented acrobats.

(participation is FREE).

3. An insane amount of candyfloss and popcorn up for grabs.

(eat as much as you want and it's all FREE).

4. Balloons in all shapes, sizes and models.

(FREE throughout retail malls).

5. Crazy mirrors that make you laugh (and maybe weep).

(emotional roller coaster comes FREE).

6. Face painting

(you guessed it, that's FREE as well).

And Finally...

It makes the kids happy and that's PRICELESS!

3 Days of Free Children's Summer Fun At Canary Wharf

To celebrate the summer holidays and International Clown Week, Canary Wharf will be hosting Children's Circus Activities on the 3rd ,4th and 5th of August. There will be various circus themed activities for children and entertainment from performers from the circus. Performers include clowns, magicians, jugglers, unicyclists and an acrobatic duo!

Children eager to get involved are invited to learn all the skills of the circus in workshops where they will be able to try their hand at step stilt walking, juggling and Diablo throwing. There will also be free balloon, popcorn and candyfloss giveaways.

Activities will take place daily throughout Canary Wharf’s shopping malls from 11am – 4pm and are all FREE. For more info, go to www.canarywharf.com

Star Wars Celebrations Coming To London This Weekend

Star Wars celebration Europe will bring the best of the Star Wars universe and its fans to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the saga. the Lucasfilm Ltd event will include interactive entertainment, celebrity guests, Jedi training, life-size vehicles and sets, exclusive merchandise, a 2000 seat theatre and much more. This happens Friday 13 (10am - 6pm) - Saturday & Sunday 15 July (10am - 5pm). ExCel1 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, E16.

For tickets call: 0870 060 0245 or http://www.celebrationeurope.com/ (prices for three days if you pay in advance: £53 adults & £27 (8-12 year olds) & prices for 3 days if you pay on door: £59 adults & £32 children (8-12 year olds). You can pay for only one day which will cost you £27 & £17.

Also to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original film's release, the London Symphony Orchestra Strikes Back with a free concert of Hollywood film themes in Canada Square Park (at Canary Wharf, E14), including a selection from 'Star Wars' at 7:30pm also on Friday July 13. The orchestra will be directed by Francois-Xavier Roth. (http://www.canarywharf.com/).