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Articles by Elly Wakeling

EllyOracle

I'm a paracetamol pusher by day, but I also rather like quite a lot of music, Icelandic things, and making shiny stuff out of silver. Pretty things, funny things, and things that aren't small-minded are good too. And I really like asymmetry. And cats. Saying no is rarely an attractive option. I have a blog at www.oracleroulette.com

Ant Music Returns
May 11, 2011 – 10:53 am | No Comment
Ant Music Returns

Unable to keep away from the dressing up-box and 80s soundtrack, Elly Wakeling takes a look at the fascinating Adam Ant and his forthcoming UK tour.

Murder, Mystery and a Jolly Good Time
November 12, 2010 – 9:16 am | No Comment
Murder, Mystery and a Jolly Good Time

Mischievous double act Lord Whitney are back from Berlin to wow you with their first exhibition. Elly finds out more about the night of delights they have in store for you…

Berlin Beckons – it’s playtime for Lord Whitney this weekend!
November 3, 2010 – 3:24 pm | 2 Comments
Berlin Beckons – it’s playtime for Lord Whitney this weekend!

Leeds art direction duo and playtime enthusiasts Lord Whitney have a big weekend ahead of them. They are off to Berlin this Friday 5th November for the finale exhibition of the Illustrative Young Illustrators’ Award, where they have been short listed along with entrants from across the international creative community. You could say they’re excited! Elly talks to Lord Whitney, aka Amy Lord and Rebekah Whitney, to find out more about the event.

Explore Local Handmade Art and Design in Headingley!
October 26, 2010 – 2:27 pm | 3 Comments
Explore Local Handmade Art and Design in Headingley!

Headingley Arts Trail aims to bring you the best in local design and art talent in a variety of local, friendly, independent venues. You can even pick up an unusual gift for Christmas. Elly finds out what’s going on at the event.

Places I love: The Brudenell Social Club
October 6, 2010 – 6:11 pm | 3 Comments
Places I love: The Brudenell Social Club

Live music addict Elly chats to Nathan at the Brudenell Social Club about what makes it so special.

Foldageddon
May 29, 2010 – 9:23 am | No Comment
Foldageddon

Fan of pretty bits of paper Elly, goes to meet expert folder Kirsty and some other papercurious folks, at an origami meet in the pub.

Love Live at Leeds!
April 20, 2010 – 4:04 pm | One Comment
Love Live at Leeds!

Your culturevulture guide to Live at Leeds, our city’s very own not-so-mini music festival on Sat 1st May.

What’s in Store on Record Store Day?
April 12, 2010 – 5:50 pm | 2 Comments
What’s in Store on Record Store Day?

Record Store Day, this year on 17th April, is a music junkie’s dream. Culture Vulture’s *cough* music junkie Elly tells us how Leeds will be celebrating.

April Capers
April 2, 2010 – 7:27 pm | 2 Comments
April Capers

Here is Elly’s preview of her April gig diary. She thinks she might have got a bit carried away – look out for her if you’re going to any of the ones she mentions!

A round up of March in music
March 24, 2010 – 10:20 am | No Comment
A round up of March in music

A quick round up of musical activities our new music blogger Elly Oracle has been up to, and will be getting up to in March.