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1. Preview: Arthur Smith
Rochdale Observer, Friday 23 February 2007FUNNY guy Arthur Smith will be gracing the Library Theatre with his presence, guaranteeing an exceptional stand-up performance.
2. Preview: Nine Inch Nails
Rochdale Observer, Friday 23 February 2007IF goth culture really is back in fashion, then it's appropriate that one of its greatest leaders, Trent Reznor and his band, Nine Inch Nails, mark their comeback this year.
3. The fun sounds of music
Rochdale Observer, Friday 23 February 2007THERE'S never been a better time to flex your creative muscles. Adults can take their pick from a range of artistic activities across the city this weekend - or brave the great outdoors for a spot of bird-watching.
4. Preview: Amy Winehouse
Rochdale Observer, Friday 23 February 2007FRESH from picking up the Best British Female Brit Award on Valentine's Day, party girl Amy Winehouse sways on to Manchester's Academy's main stage on Sunday.
5. Preview: James Morrison
Rochdale Observer, Friday 23 February 2007THESE are crowded times in the singer-songwriter market but James Morrison has done a fine job of standing out above that crowd - as last week's win at the Brit Awards for Best Male Solo Artist proved.
6. Review: The Snow Queen
Rochdale Observer, Friday 23 February 2007ANYONE who shuns theatreland's children's shows should witness the dark, delightful re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen's epic fairytale, The Snow Queen.
7. Preview: Dave Matthews Band
Rochdale Observer, Friday 23 February 2007IT speaks volumes that, whenever Dave Matthews Band make live appearances in the UK, a sizable proportion of the audience will likely be Americans who've made the journey over the water.
8. A Bit About ... John Gordon Sinclair
Rochdale Observer, Friday 23 February 2007SCOTTISH actor John Gordon Sinclair made his name playing Gregory in the romantic comedy Gregory's Girl in 1981. Since then, the 44-year-old has appeared in many roles on stage and TV and now he plays Leo Bloom in The Producers at Manchester's Palace Theatre.
9. City is host to world art
Rochdale Observer, Friday 23 February 2007ARTISTS from around the world have allowed Manchester to be their home away from home, many ending up here on a permanent basis.
10. A change to cuisine is brewing
Rochdale Observer, Friday 23 February 2007DEMAND for beer has been declining since the late 1970s, largely brought on by the trend towards a more cosmopolitan lifestyle, and a surge of interest in the Mediterranean diet.