Contents 8 – 22 JULY
Cover story: Alternative New York It's one of the greatest cities in the world, but not for its tourist traps and Times Square advertisements. The real New York is in the up-and-coming neighbourhoods, where the most interesting hangouts and cultural scenes have appeared. From page 18 we list the six must-visit districts where New Yorkers are setting the world standards in alternative cool.
Features 24 T in the Park Vampire Weekend bring the ‘Upper West Side Soweto’ sound to T and Andy Weatherall goes rockabilly. Plus we have the official T in the Park site map on page 28, and the full running order from page 82. 30 Kristin Scott Thomas The star of intense French drama Leaving speaks to Tom Dawson about improving with age.
Regulars 2 First Word It’s Jedward. No really, the Jedward. We’re as excited as you are.
7 Noticeboard Exciting news from the Book and Art Festivals, plus our five shows to book right away. 14 Tattoos special Hands are the new tramp stamps, and other excellent advice from top local tattooists.
Around Town
Cachín Cachán Cachunga! 33
Merchant City Festival Edinburgh International Magic Festival
Books Clubs
Comedy Film
Kids LGBT
Music
Theatre
Visual Art Classified
Offers
Sh*t My Dad Says 36
Bret Easton Ellis Alex Marsh Rhys Thomas Sloane Crosley
Liquid Room reopening 39
The Revenge Jakn Will.i.am
Erin Judge Daniel Sloss
Harmony Korine Women Without Men Wild Grass Leaving Bluebeard Twilight: Eclipse DVDs
Glee Club Events
Pride Glasgow Events
Martha Reeves Roxy Charity Baw Converge Tunng Silk Flowers Paul McCartney Rod Stewart Records Jazz & Folk Classical
Surge The Memory of Water King Lear Steel Magnolias Beauty and the Beast Events
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Prints of Darkness 89
Must I Paint you a Picture Mark Handforth Dutch Landscapes
Recruitment I Saw You Flatshare Classified Courses and Tuition
Reader Offers
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