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The Sixteen to present Hubert Parry’s Songs of Farewell on its annual choral pilgrimage
This much-loved tour has been a staple of The Sixteen’s programming for many years, travelling to the UK’s cathedrals and abbeys, and will call at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford on 19 March.
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Gees Restaurant & Bar to close temporarily for £1m refurbishment and expansion
The landmark Glasshouse on Oxford’s Banbury Road will close temporarily until May 2022 for a £1 million refurbishment and expansion to become Gees Restaurant, Bar, Gallery & Secret Garden.
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New Contemporary and Modern Art Gallery opens in Oxford’s North Parade
Expanding on their space in West Oxfordshire, the new gallery will open in February 2022 with a group exhibition titled ‘Here We Go’.
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Work progressing to transform Boswells building into a luxury hotel
Oxford’s iconic Boswells store building is on course to become a new 4-star luxury hotel, following the demolition of the inside of the historic building.
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Lionel Richie cancels 2022 European tour including Nocturne Live
Lionel Richie has cancelled his 2022 ‘Hello’ summer tour dates, including his scheduled headline appearance at Nocturne Live at Blenheim Palace this summer.
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Hospitality mogul Alastair Storey purchases award-winning The Star Inn in Sparsholt
The 80-cover pub, with a detached converted barn providing eight letting bedrooms, was extensively renovated and refurbished when it was bought by Ian and Caron Williams nine years ago.
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Russian State Ballet of Siberia returns to New Theatre Oxford
The Russian State Ballet of Siberia will once again tour the UK and will present the iconic and classical Snow Maiden, Romeo & Juliet and Swan Lake at New Theatre Oxford from 10 to 12 February.
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Local restaurants raise £5,000 for Oxford charity over festive period
The money was raised by customers of Perch Inn in Binsey and Mamma Mia Pizzerias in Summertown and Jericho for Helen & Douglas House Hospice.
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Major British brands come together to support Platinum Jubilee Pageant
More than 6,000 military personnel, performers, key workers and volunteers will unite to tell the story of the last seven decades.
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Henrik Ritzén joins The Double Red Duke as Executive Chef
Henrik will continue to develop a menu, alongside Country Creatures’ Sam Pearman, that focuses on British, locally sourced, and seasonal ingredients, as well as cooking over fire.
