Street Art & The Long Weekend
The river frontage of Tate Modern on Bankside is to be covered by the work of six street artists in the first major museum display of street art in the capital.Tate has commissioned Blu from Bologna, Italy; the artist collective Faile from New York, USA; JR from Paris, France; Nunca and Os Gemeos, both from Sao Paulo, Brazil and Sixeart from Barcelona, Spain to bring their work to Bankside from 23 May to 25 August. The Street Art commission opens at the same time as Tate Modern’s four-day festival of art and performance, UBS Openings: The Long Weekend over the late May Bank Holiday weekend and fits with the theme for this year’s event – States of Flux. Tate Modern are offering
two pairs of tickets to their 'Street and Studio' exhibition to giveaway. For a chance to win, please send an email with BETTER BANKSIDE COMPETITION in the Subject Line to
vf@betterbankside.co.uk.
When: Friday 23 May - 25 August, Sun - Thurs 10.00 – 18.00; Fri & Sat 10.00 – 22.00
Where: Tate Modern, Bankside SE1 9TG
English Wine Week Preview
Get a taste for English wine at Vinopolis' English Wine Week Preview. Take the Vinopolis tour between 12noon and 2pm during the preview dates and taste 3 top white wines and 3 sparkling wines absolutely free!* Rate the wines and share opinions with revered wine experts including Robert Joseph, Charles Metcalfe and other top names. All English Wine tasting guests will also be entered into a draw to win a ticket to Matt Skinners' 'Meet the Expert' session on 17th May at Vinopolis. English Wine Week takes place 24th May - 1st June.
*English wines will still be available to taste during the tour after 2pm at a cost of £4 for 6 tastings.
When: Thurs 8 - Mon 19 May; 12.00 - 14.00
Where: Vinopolis, Bank End, Bankside SE1 9BU
Tickets: From £19.50
Booking: 0207 940 8300
The Loft Special Offer
The Mercure London City Bankside on Southwark Street are proud to announce the opening of
their newly refurbished restaurant and bar 'The Loft'. Between now and 21st June The Mercure London City Bankside is offering
50% off on selected items for lunch (11am - 4:30pm) and between 3:30pm and 7pm you can buy a large glass of wine for the price of a small glass from the Mercure's extensive selection of wine, "Les Grands Vins". To receive vouchers for these offers, email
h2814-sl@accor.com or phone 0207 902 0822.
The Mercure received a 4-star rating last September and is the perfect place to put your business clients up and hold meetings for up to 60 people and now you can wine and dine your guests in the refreshing atmosphere of The Loft.
