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1. When dressing up becomes an art form
South Manchester Reporter, Friday 19 May 2006THE phrase "textile art" conjures up images of twee embroidery and crochet smocks made by your granny, but a new exhibition opening in Sale shows the craft has moved as far away from this image as is possible.
2. Ethically chic
South Manchester Reporter, Friday 28 April 2006With many stores accused of selling clothing produced in third world sweatshops, an entrepreneur has launched what is claimed to be Manchester's first ethical clothing shop. She spoke to Conrad Astley.
3. Style: a little bit of history
South Manchester Reporter, Friday 7 April 2006A new exhibition looks at the history and psychology behind the little black dress - the most enduring fashion item of the last century. Conrad Astley talked to the organiser.
4. The big picture: Images of WWI
South Manchester Reporter, Thursday 23 February 2006IMPERIAL War North is displaying a series of images surrounding World War I which haven't been shown in greater Manchester before. Conrad Astley took a look.
5. The big picture: love me - love my pet
South Manchester Reporter, Friday 3 February 2006The powerful bond between people and their pets is explored with a series of touching and funny photographs at a Salford museum, which the public are invited to contribute to. Conrad Astley took a look.
6. The big picture: Russian history revisited
South Manchester Reporter, Friday 13 January 2006While the story of the rise and fall of communism in the Soviet Union is often told from a western perspective, a new exhibition shows how it was seen by those most closely affected by it. Conrad Astley took a look.
7. The big picture: Two different views of the city
South Manchester Reporter, Friday 6 January 2006A city centre art gallery is showing work by two artists whose work expresses the spirit of Salford and Manchester. Conrad Astley took a look.
8. A bit about: Neil Roland
South Manchester Reporter, Friday 6 January 2006This week is the last chance to see Neil Roland's photography, exhibited at the Suburb cafe on Deansgate until January 10. The photographer, travel writer and novelist says he tries to capture images of the city which are often missed by its busy inhabitants.
9. The big picture: winter celebrations
South Manchester Reporter, Friday 16 December 2005The weather outside may be frightful, but a new exhibition of paintings is so delightful. Conrad Astley looked at work dedicated to winter in a Manchester bar.
10. Days out: festive fun
South Manchester Reporter, Friday 2 December 2005With the weeks kicking down to Christmas, we look at some events to help put families in the festive mood.