A guide to what's on this week
1 December 2008: Our sparkling new entertainment section makes it easier than ever to find out what's going on in your area - take a look at our gallery to see who's coming to a stage near you this week!
1 December 2008: Our sparkling new entertainment section makes it easier than ever to find out what's going on in your area - take a look at our gallery to see who's coming to a stage near you this week!
DECEMBER 2: UK rock band The Holloways will play the Civic Hall Bar on Tuesday, December 2, in a performance that marks the end of a very busy year. The lively quartet will play material from their upcoming new album Tales from the Tarmac, due for release in February 2009. Doors open at 7pm, tickets priced £10. Call the box office on 0870 3207000 click here for more.nextpage
DECEMBER 4: The Lichfield Garrick opens its new Christmas pantomime Dick Whittington on Thursday, December 4, which will be showing at various dates until January 4, 2009. Starring Joanne Malin, Malcolm Boyden and Ian Adams, this dazzling new production is perfect for audiences of all ages. Tickets priced £18, 16 and £10 (children). Call the box office on (01543) 412121 or click here for more.nextpage
DECEMBER 5: This year's Clothes Show Live - the largest fashion and beauty event in the world - sets up camp at its annual home at Birmingham's NEC from Friday, December 5 to Wednesday, December 10. The show is packed with fashion and beauty stands, catwalk shows, celebrities and a host of extra's. Call the ticket hotline on 0844 5793178 or click here for more.nextpage
DECEMBER 5: Handel's heavenly Messiah, sung by the highly acclaimed City of Birmingham Choir and conducted by Adrian Lucas, will kick off the festive season in style. Tickets priced from £10, starts 7pm on Friday, December 5 at the Symphony Hall. Click here for more.nextpage
DECEMBER 7: Irish folk-rockers The Saw Doctors make a welcome stop at the Wulfrun Hall on Sunday, December 7. The band still hold the record for Ireland's biggest selling single of all time, I Useta Lover, and have been described by Chris Evans on his Radio 2 show as 'one of the best live bands'. Tickets priced £19.57, doors open at 7pm. Call the box office on 0870 3207000 click here for more.nextpage
DECEMBER 7: The Kooks will play Wolverhampton's Civic Hall on Sunday, December 7. The band released their second album Konk earlier this year, following their hugely successful 2006 debut Inside In/Inside Out. Tickets priced £21.04, doors open at 7pm. Call the box office on 0870 3207000 click here for more.
