Bargain!

Capital 'F'

The Christmas party was in Manchester this year which was a great location. It was held at the Great John Street Hotel which was very posh. I stayed in a room there and didn't want to leave. The day after was really sunny so I walked through town and did some shopping. Found this capital 'F' building which was just one of the more interesting pieces of architecture in the city.



One of my colleagues at the party was wearing a great shirt. It was a collection of romance novel book spines and on the cuffs was a full cover. It was pretty amazing.

See more of the Manchester bash at the following gallery:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/clarencecoconut/sets/72157610827823260/

Fancy footwork

I have to admit that I was worried about how the Liverpool One development would work out. From what I have seen up to now I am more than impressed. The overall design of the area is very beautiful but there are also little gems like the walkway from Q park with its futuristic angles of light. Also, the circular shaped elevators and stairway access from the underground parking which has a strong impression of the Guggenheim in New York.

See more at I HEART LIVERPOOL gallery:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/clarencecoconut/sets/72157606795068335/

Stardust Ruins

The artist Liliane Lijn was featured in the BBC documentary Imagine: Let There Be Light. Her work consists of material that NASA use to collect stardust. She uses it to study light. Its fascinating and compelling minuature artworks create beautiful lightforms.

The programme was full of amazing light exhibitions.

View Lijn's site for more info about her and her work:
http://www.lilianelijn.com

Pet Lions

I'm listening to this band at the moment called Pet Lions . They are from Chicago. The track "Roman History" is my favourite - have a listen.

Find out more about them on myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/petlionsmusic

Pet Lions website:
http://petlions.com/

Lightmakers

Lightmakers is my latest book. It includes photographs taken from recent events in Liverpool that were all about creating light.

Lightmakers

By Clare Curran

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Fireworks, Sefton Park, 05/11/08

View fireworks gallery:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/clarencecoconut/sets/72157608689609251/

Lovesick notes

The Fall, Nation, Liverpool

More gig pics here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/clarencecoconut/sets/72157594521370271/

Liverpool Lantern Parade

The lantern parade in Sefton Park last night was spectacular. Spooky characters were lurking at every corner while eerie music played in the background. The parade was lit with laser beams and swirling lights that followed the paper lanterns through the park.



There was a magnificent finale with fireworks and flying ghosts around a lantern moon.



My friend Frank stole the show in his crocodile outfit.

See more pics at the lantern gallery here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/clarencecoconut/sets/72157608545409828/

The parade is free and takes place every year on Halloween in Sefton Park, Liverpool. You can learn more about the Liverpool Lantern Company here:
http://www.liverpoollanterncompany.co.uk/