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10 reasons to visit Masterpiece London 2011

Summer is almost here and we’re all busily putting the must-do events of the season in our diaries. One event not to be missed is the much acclaimed Masterpiece London, which takes place from 30 June – 5 July 2011, with a Preview on 29 June, on the South Grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Guaranteed to be one of the best days out of the season, Masterpiece London showcases the best of the best in fine and decorative arts with contemporary collectors’ items. So whether it’s beautiful jewellery, classic cars, fine wines, ancient maps, exquisite paintings, modern sculptures or sporting memorabilia that get you fired up, here are ten reasons why you should firmly mark the date in your diary and purchase your ticket to Masterpiece London today:

You don’t have to have deep pockets to attend the fair
If you are someone who enjoys the finer things in life but might not have the bank balance to match, at only £20 a ticket Masterpiece London offers an unparalleled and unforgettable day out for everyone, from those who aspire to own a Masterpiece and those who want to add to their existing collection.

Once in a lifetime chance to see jewels from JAR
His shop in Paris is only ever open to the jet set and there’s no window through which to ogle his astounding creations. We’re talking about JAR – the world famous contemporary jewellery designer who’s much lusted-after creations will be at Masterpiece London for the first time along with his range of perfumes. This really is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience some of the best in contemporary jewels and niche fragrances and is worth the cost of the entrance ticket alone.

Touch, see, and experience everything first hand
Whilst the Masterpieces at the fair are exquisite, you are invited to touch, sit in, wear, and get up close to all the pieces on display. A one of a kind fair, Masterpiece London is about providing you with a memorable experience which you will cherish and be inspired by. So, if you have ever wanted to get within an inch of a renaissance masterpiece, try on jewellery from famous artists such as Picasso and Lam, or see an original hand-drawn Portolan Atlas from an explorer who discovered the Cape Verde Islands, then now is your chance.

Experience a world-first for classical music
Masterpiece London will host a never-before-seen musical spectacle performed by The Manning Camerata on the evening of Saturday 2 July 2011. Promising to be awe-inspiring, this will be the world’s first-ever ‘chamber soundscape’, uniting some of the world’s best musicians from Russia, Japan and the UK in the form of three string quartets and one larger string group playing globally renowned Stradivarius instruments. Each quartet will be positioned at different points around the Fair and conducted remotely via a revolutionary video link by renowned Artistic Director Peter Manning.

Sicilia Wedding – Wedding Planner in Sicily

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Let SiciliaWedding assist you in creating a beautiful wedding day in Sicily, at some of the most beautiful places on the island.

Being true Sicilians, the SiciliaWedding staff knows the island and its rules. They offer you a tailored service. Their aim is to create a unique wedding day for you that will reflect your individual style and personality. All on the beautiful island named Sicily.

Sicily is a unique place full of art, archeology, history, folklore and breathtaking scenery. And, of course, great food and locations! "Bedda", the Sicilian word for "beautiful" is the way the Sicilians describe this place!

SiciliaWedding can make sure that all you have to do for your wedding is show up. Everything will be arranged to perfection, the guests are ready and the venue is brilliantly decorated. However, you might want to arrange some things yourself. Or you want to keep control in some parts of the arrangements? If you tell the staff what you want, they will try to make it happen for you.

Because of a special arrangement SiciliaWedding has, it is also possible to get married outdoors . Something that is a rarity in Italy. This is possible at one of the top locations; the Jalari Park Museum. This is a 35 hectares big park situated on the top of a hill in the Peloritani Mountains. It has some amazing panoramic views over the mountains on one side and the Mediterranean Sea and the Aeolian Islands on the other.

You can join Nino and Federica, your wedding planners, for a guided tour through the huge park and literally pick the spot where you want to have your ceremony, which is usually conducted by the City Mayor. Naturally this is not the only location, they can arrange almost any place in Sicily for you. A few examples of cities where SiciliaWedding already has locations are Taormina, Milazzo, Castelbuono and Terme Vigliatore, and also the Aeolian island Salina.

If you have a specific location or ceremony in mind, they can arrange it for you. Anywhere on the island, they claim. J ust send an email or make a phone call. The skilled staff of SiciliaWedding will listen to what you have in mind and go to work to make your ideas reality.

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