UK Events - May/June 2009

Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival
Speyside, IV30 1JL,  Scotland, 01 May 2009 to 10 May 2009
Celebrate whisky, music, food and fun at the biggest ever Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. Enjoy 10 days of unique events throughout Speyside's stunning scenery which will entertain and enthral whisky lovers, friends and family alike.
www.spiritofspe­yside.com

Edinburgh International Film Festival
17 Jun 2009 to 28 Jun 2009
The Edinburgh International Film Festival devotes itself to discovering and promoting the very best in international cinema – and to embracing, celebrating and debating changes and developments in the global film industry.
www.edfilmfes­t.org.uk

Rodchenko & Popova: Defining Constructivism
Tate Modern, London, 12 February  –  17 May 2009
This exhibition explores work by two of Russia's most influential avant-garde artists, Alexander Rodchenko and Lyubov Popova. Charting their evolution from abstract painting to graphic designs, the show includes cinema and theatre poster designs, books and costumes as well as paintings and sculpture.
www.tate.org.uk
  
Wallace & Gromit present A World of Cracking Ideas
Science Museum, London, 28 March to 1 November
From Techno-trousers to the Telly-scope, Wallace is famous for his wacky contraptions. Now you can walk through a reconstruction of Wallace and Gromit's home – from the kitchen to the garden shed – at the Science Museum in London. Along the way, you'll discover some of the UK's first ever patented inventions, as well as life-size versions of some of Wallace's wackiest inventions. Join Wallace and Gromit as they guide you through the world of inventions, and discover how simple ideas can generate life-changing devices.
www.sciencemuseum.org.uk


Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum, 22 June – 5 July 2009
The world of tennis descends on Wimbledon in London every summer for two weeks of tennis, strawberries and cream and good-natured queuing.
The tournament attracts around 500,000 spectators and millions of television viewers worldwide. Almost unique for a major sports events, Wimbledon offers spectators the chance to buy premium tickets on the day – but be prepared to queue!
www.wimbledon.org

Author: SK Magazine
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