After first exhibiting with Reuben Colley in May 2012 with his critically acclaimed ‘Musician Portraits’, Joe spent a month travelling across America from New York to San Francisco on the famous train line, the Chicago Zephyr. ‘Across America’ documents the journey through the drawings, paintings and photographs taken along the way. Launches June 8

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Celebrate Birmingham’s wealth of design talent past, present and future at Birmingham Made Me. Millennium Point will be transformed into a giant exhibition and conference space with interactive projections, catwalk shows, the Bicycle Bazaar, TEDx events, and a display of world-renowned, regionally produced brands and products. Marek Reichman, design director at Aston Martin is the 2013 expo Chair and speakers include Sir Albert Bore and John Mathers, CEO of The Design Council.

Visit www.birmingham-made-me.org

Catch the Glyndebourne Festival from the comfort of the MAC Birmingham cinema, which will feature screenings from this year’s event. The screenings include brand new productions such as Ariadne auf Naxos (Richard Strauss) and Hippolyte et Aricie (Jean-Philippe Rameau), in addition to opera’s by Verdi, Mozart, Donizetti and Britten. All screenings are subtitled.

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One of the most celebrated classical ballets, Giselle’s story of deceit, heartbreak and a love so powerful it can reach beyond the grave. The ballet has been given special treatment by David Bintley and Galina Samsova’s stunning production and gorgeous designs by Hayden Griffin.

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Rock away with this five-piece guitar band playing anthems from the likes of Bon Jovi, Kings Of Leon, Jay-Z, The Killers and Oasis.

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Alongside this Spring’s emergency vehicle exhibition, the Family Day will include a display of present-day police vehicles outside and a variety of hands-on activities inside. Police dogs and cute puppies are set to be a real crowd pleaser.

Visit www.transport-museum.com

Entertain the children and explore the medieval moated manor house this half term. With fifty things to spot around the picturesque grounds the children will be happy for hours.

Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/baddesleyclinton

After the success of the first Now We Are Weekender, the indie-pop festival is back with a fantastic line up of some the finest bands from across the Midlands and beyond. This year’s headliners include Allo Darlin’, Darren Hayman, Kid Canaveral and Johnny Foreigner.

Visit www.thepublic.com

Dress up and delve into the swashbuckling world of The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! created by Sony Pictures Animation and Aardman Animations. Meet the characters and make and star in your own animated film using clever blue screen technology.

Visit www.thinktank.ac

Hairspray tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart as she sets out to follow her extraordinary dreams, inspire her mum and win the boy she loves. Stage and screen star Mark Benton will play the larger than life Turnblad family matriarch Edna. Mark will be joined by EastEnders star Lucy Benjamin and X Factor finalist Marcus Collins.

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