01 December 07

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What’s hot, by the letter "J"

Jeans
Find out about the most popular dye in the world at the Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, on Britain’s south coast. Indigo — A Blue to Dye For (runs until 6 Jan) charts the colour’s use in burial cloths back in ancient Egypt, through to its appearance in some of the latest designer collections.
www.brighton.virtual museum.info

Jesus
There are thousands of nativity events taking place across Europe, but special mention should go to Lou Presèpi, in Nice, France. It’s staged in the old Catholic city’s Place Rossetti (23—28 Dec), and not only do they use real hay and cattle, they place a real baby in the manger, too!
www.nicetourism.com

Jewish Museum
Berlin’s Jewish Museum has an eye-opening exhibition this December, entitled Israel, featuring contemporary photographic and video work from 23 international, Israeli and Palestinian artists, tackling the complexities and difficulties of life in the conflict-ridden state.
www.juedisches-museum-berlin.de

Judy Garland
Having interpreted an entire performance made by the US entertainer in 1961, Rufus Wainwright is now releasing a CD of his live show, which was also held in the same Carnegie Hall in New York!
www.rufuswainwright.com

Juggling
Canada’s world-renowned circus troupe, Cirque du Soleil, brings its new Romany-themed show, Varekai, to Europe. Aside from the juggling, the show will also feature some great gymnastics, tumbling, trapeze work and balancing acts. Having already debuted in Antwerp, the show opens in London on 6 January, before going onto Amsterdam, then Berlin, Vienna and Düsseldorf later in the year.
www.cirquedusoleil.com

Juventus
The formidable Italian soccer side winter in Malta this January. Claudio Ranieri’s team arrive on 6 January for a week of training and a friendly match. Look out for the kickabout on 9 January, against local side La Valletta.
www.juventus.com