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1. Elegantly waisted
Stockport Express, Friday 16 March 2007FOR over a century jeans were the working uniform of labourers. During the 50s and 60s, jeans represented all things anti-establishment.
2. Artists are facing up to science fiction facts
Stockport Express, Friday 16 March 2007IT'S no secret that American science fiction of the '50s and '60s was created as a way of coping with changes in the American way of life - the effects of rapid modernisation and the Cold War.
3. A time for women to be inspired ...
Stockport Express, Thursday 1 March 2007NEXT week is International Women's Week. It launches on Sunday and culminates with International Women's Day on Thursday.
4. Preview: The Seafarer
Stockport Express, Thursday 1 March 2007YOU'VE got to hand it to The National Theatre - its support of emerging scriptwriting talent is unshakeable.
5. Preview: Aida and Tosca
Stockport Express, Thursday 1 March 2007THE Opera House plays host to two classic operas this week in what promises to be a run of powerful, emotional entertainment invoking opposing ancient dynasties Egypt and Rome.
6. Preview: Life After Death Experience
Stockport Express, Thursday 1 March 2007EVER since Matt Lucas's phoney psychic burst on to the scene in TV's Little Britain, it's been difficult to take psychics seriously. So psychics Alan Bates and Shaun Dennis may have an uphill struggle here.
7. When the city goes green
Stockport Express, Thursday 1 March 2007MANCHESTER is home to the UK's largest Irish community outside London and this weekend sees the start of the city's 12th annual Irish International Festival.
8. Preview: Scooby Doo
Stockport Express, Thursday 1 March 2007FOLLOWING sell-out tours across Britain and America, blockbuster stage show Scooby-Doo, Live On Stage! returns to The Lowry for another run.
9. A winner - the X-citing Factor
Stockport Express, Friday 23 February 2007HOW'S this for a phenomenon: ring this number and wait in the queue to buy tickets for a concert that's taking place in three months' time. Nobody yet knows who will be headlining, nor how many acts you'll see.
10. The fun sounds of music
Stockport Express, 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.