Montreal Grand Prix 2025 weekend: guide and best events
Why go? The 15-foot-tall Geisha presiding over the Japanese garden décor is reason enough for a night at Yoko Luna, and that's before we've even mentioned the food or music. Picture ceviches, kobe steaks and sushi with a twist in an environment that amps up the joy (literally).
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Time Out
3 hours ago
- Time Out
The Osaka Noh Festa is now underway
From fireworks festivals to sumo wrestling, Osaka is full of tradition this summer, and for the next few months, the vibrant city is promoting another staple of Japanese culture: Noh theatre. The ancient art with its striking masks and expressive dances is one of the oldest forms of theatre in the world, and from now until October 30, all of Osaka's Noh theatres are coming together to put on the aptly named Osaka Noh Festa to showcase the art. The event seeks to introduce the uninitiated to Noh theatre through bilingual workshops and performances centred around a few well-known Noh plays. Over the course of the festival, you'll not only see Noh performances, but also get the chance to try on masks, play instruments and more. Read on to find out how to take part in the unique experience. 'Tsuchigumo' at Yamamoto Noh Theater Yamamoto Noh Theater, Osaka's oldest Noh stage, is holding its Noh workshop and performance on August 31 from 3pm to 5pm. The performance is 'Tsuchigumo', a tale of a band of warriors fighting a giant spider monster. No worries about a language barrier, as a bilingual MC will offer guidance before and during the show. After the play, you'll have the chance to try on Noh masks and play traditional Japanese drums. You can also head to the second floor of the theatre to sip matcha during a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. All this is included in the price of the ticket. Tickets are ¥5,000 each and limited to only 50 participants – purchase yours here. 'Hagoromo' and 'Funa-Benkei' at Ohtsuki Noh Theater The Ohtsuki Noh Theater 's performances take place September 22 and 23 from 5pm to 5.50pm. But first, take advantage of the free workshops happening earlier in the day from 11am to 3pm, where you'll get an introduction to the art of Noh and have the chance to make your own paper Noh mask. The September 22 performance features the play 'Hagoromo', the tale of a fisherman's encounter with a celestial maiden. The September 23 play is 'Funa-Benkei', about the adventures of Yoshitsune and his follower, the titular Benkei. If you're unfamiliar with those plays, no worries. Starting from 4pm there's a lecture explaining the show for ticket holders (in Japanese and English). Tickets start from ¥5,000 and can be purchased here. (We suggest finding a babysitter for the little ones, as children under six won't be admitted to the performances.) 'Kani Yamabushi', 'Takasago' and 'Hagoromo' at Choyo Kaikan Noh Stage Choyo Kaikan Noh Stage in Tenma Tenjin is putting on bilingual workshops and performances not only for Noh, but also for Kyogen, a similar yet distinct form of traditional Japanese theatre. The theatre's August 9 goings-on are from 10.30am to 1pm and feature a mix of Kyogen and Noh. The Kyogen play you'll see is 'Kani Yamabushi', a comedy about a monk's encounter with a monster crab. As for the workshop, you'll learn about the meanings behind various movements and gestures used during Kyogen performances, observe Noh mask making, then enjoy a bento lunch and a viewing of 'Hagoromo'. Another experience takes place on October 30 and comes in two halves. The first half is from 10.30am to 1pm, where you'll see 'Takasago', a Noh play about an old couple who are the spirits of two ancient pine trees, followed by workshops on Noh masks and musical instruments. You'll finish out the afternoon with another showing of 'Hagoromo'. ('Hagoromo' is kind of a big deal.) The second half is from 5.30pm to 8pm and is more or less a repeat of the happenings earlier in the day, though the dinner will feature a musical performance of the koto. If nothing else, it's an opportunity to experience the workshops and see the performances again. Tickets are ¥8,300 and available here (bento meals included). More from Time Out Osaka
Scottish Sun
14 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Hollywood A-lister's sprawling UK mansion with THREE private islands hits market for £4.5m – can you guess famous owner?
The home also boasts a croquet lawn and direct access to the Thames PLUSH PAD Hollywood A-lister's sprawling UK mansion with THREE private islands hits market for £4.5m – can you guess famous owner? A HOLLYWOOD legend has put his sprawling UK mansion, complete with three private islands, up for sale for an eye-watering £4.5million. The Oxfordshire home has been dubbed an "enchanted paradise", coming with a whopping 17 acres of land and direct access to the Thames river. 3 The Oxfordshire mansion - belonging to a Hollywood legend - has been listed with Savills for an eye-watering £4.5m Credit: Justin Paget Photography Ltd 3 The Grade II-listed 5,909-square-foot home dates back to 1741 Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk The property is on the market with Savills for a hefty price point, but has a legacy of famous residents. The home is currently owned by Hollywood royalty, Tim Burton, who bought the Georgian country home with his then-partner Helena Bonham Carter, in 2006. Mill House also previously belonged to Bonham Carter's great-grandfather, the former Prime Minister Herbert Henry Asquith. Built in 1741, the grade II listed 5,909 square foot home comes complete with a library, drawing room and eight bedrooms. Today, the property still carries its Georgian charm as its decked out with panelled doors, sash windows, original wooden shutters and carved fireplaces. While Burton is famed for his gothic-tinged films, notably being the mind behind Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, and most recently, Wednesday, the home's decor remains relatively clean and traditional. For example, the sitting room is adorned with vintage cinema posters, including the 1966 Japanese sci-fi film, The War of the Gargantuas, which he once said his children were "obsessed with, as I was," The Standard reports. Hugh Maconochie, director in Savills' country house department and private office, told The Standard: "Mill House is a quintessential example of an English country house, blending timeless charm with modern comfort. "Of particular note are its wonderful grounds and gardens, which promise the future owner a truly enchanting lifestyle - one that is reminiscent of a Swallows and Amazons adventure." Among the garden's features is a rose terrace with brick paths, a courtyard, a croquet lawn, and even three small islands. Secret drone footage shows LeBron James' $37 million mega-mansion construction overlooking LA ahead of NBA retirement Also, the site offers a pergola-covered walk, and a mill pond and streams. The famed director met Helena Bonham Carter on he set of his 2001 film Planet of the Apes. This marked the beginning of a 13 year relationship, which came to an end in 2014. Burton also sold another property, Eglon House, in 2023 for a staggering £17.5million. The 13,000 square foot home, which was bough by a British media entrepreneur, consisted of two interlinked buildings facing eachother across a courtyard garden.
Edinburgh Reporter
14 hours ago
- Edinburgh Reporter
Edinburgh Art Festival 2025 – At Edinburgh Printmakers
Artist Robert Powell shares a window into his playful and satirical world with an immersive installation at Edinburgh Printmakers Robert Powell: Hall of Hours at Edinburgh Printmakers until 2 November explores time through Powell's unique imagery capturing humanity's complexity, grandeur, and folly in intricate and thought-provoking compositions. Inspired by medieval Books of Hours, this multimedia exhibition featuring prints, sound installation and animation reflects on how we experience, order and preserve time and features a 4.5m high city sized non-numerical clock that explores time as an experiential concept Drawing on the socially critical works of Hogarth, Bosch, Ensor, Goya and Japanese Ukiyo-e artists of the Edo period, Powell's wit, surgical eye and grasp of human history sets him apart Robert Powell: Hall of Hours will be one of two exhibitions Edinburgh Printmakers will showcase as part of the 2025 Edinburgh Art Festival from 7 – 24 August. Speaking ahead of the exhibition artist Robert Powell said: 'When my young son turned one he developed an obsession with clocks and seeing this I was reminded what magical objects they are. They measure time but because time is such an ineffable thing they actually seem to embody it. There's a crossover between the inexplicable and inexpressible and the physical, tangible world. From the iPhone to renaissance automata or the Astronomical Clock in Prague there's something quite fascinating about them. So thinking about time as something that is experienced rather than measured I wanted to create this guide through time, a vast human driven clock drawing from medieval manuscripts like the Book of Hours. Creating these works I have been mindful of the effect of climate change on time, the sense of history following along a particular telic trajectory to an end point in the future. Of the seasons being put out of joint so there are no more natural markers of time, and the fear that the end of the clock is imminent.' Edinburgh Printmakers CEO Janet Archer said: 'Hall of Hours is an epic undertaking by the artist Robert Powell and we are delighted that the scale and ambition of his work can be fully realised in this solo exhibition. The intricate detail, exploration of the human condition and rich layers of visual storytelling will demand repeated visits as audiences see and discover ever more layers and nuance in the artists' work. This solo exhibition also showcases the potential for using the medium of printmaking as a starting point for a multifaceted exhibition featuring sculpture, animation and sound installation.' Mark Daniels, Executive Director New Media Scotland said: 'Back in 2014 our Alt-w Fund first supported Robert's practice to create 'The Thinking Machine' with Hadi Mehrpouya. This veritable box of delights opened our eyes to Robert's practice and when Aberdeen Performing Arts provided the opportunity to support his practice again, wejumped at the chance. 'Chronoscope' dramatically scaled Robert's capacity for world building, and now at Edinburgh Printmakers our journey through time has a whole new momentum.' Robert Powell: Hall of Hours supported by New Media Scotland's Alt-w Fund runs from 1 August to 2 November in Gallery 1 at Edinburgh Printmakers and is part of the Edinburgh Art Festival (7 – 21 August). Hall of Hours is a new body of work that expands on the themes contained within a previous work, Chronoscope, an animated clock co-commissioned by Aberdeen Performing Arts and New Media Scotland's Alt-w Fund with investment from Creative Scotland in 2022. Robert Powell and Edinburgh Printmakers have continued to collaborate with Mark Daniels at New Media Scotland to realise this new exhibition. Running concurrently in Gallery 2 at Edinburgh Printmakers is Aqsa Arif: Raindrops of Rani, a solo exhibition using film, printmaking, photography, and poetry exploring dual heritage, migration, and cultural dissonance, drawing inspiration from folklore, mythology, and cinema. Robert Powell: Hall of Hours 1 August – 2 November 2025 Gallery 1, Edinburgh Printmakers Castle Mills 1 Dundee Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9FP Wednesday – Saturday 10am – 6pm Artist Robert Powell reveals his largest exhibition to date at Edinburgh Printmakers which opened this weekend. Featuring a 4.5 metre high human clock with over 1000 characters it captures moments in time as experiences. Robert Powell: Hall of Hours is part of Edinburgh Art Festival and runs until 2 November. PHOTO Neil Hanna Artist Robert Powell reveals his largest exhibition to date at Edinburgh Printmakers which opened this weekend. Featuring a 4.5 metre high human clock with over 1000 characters it captures moments in time as experiences. Robert Powell: Hall of Hours is part of Edinburgh Art Festival and runs until 2 November. PHOTO Neil Hanna Artist Robert Powell reveals his largest exhibition to date at Edinburgh Printmakers which opened this weekend. Featuring a 4.5 metre high human clock with over 1000 characters it captures moments in time as experiences. Robert Powell: Hall of Hours is part of Edinburgh Art Festival and runs until 2 November. PHOTO Neil Hanna Artist Robert Powell reveals his largest exhibition to date at Edinburgh Printmakers which opened this weekend. Featuring a 4.5 metre high human clock with over 1000 characters it captures moments in time as experiences. Robert Powell: Hall of Hours is part of Edinburgh Art Festival and runs until 2 November. PHOTO Neil Hanna Artist Robert Powell reveals his largest exhibition to date at Edinburgh Printmakers which opened this weekend. Featuring a 4.5 metre high human clock with over 1000 characters it captures moments in time as experiences. 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