Warner Village IslingtonGoing to the cinema tonight to see Pirates of the Caribbean, to the Warner cinema (Parkfield Street, London, N1 0PS, Telephone 0870 240 6020). That's the cinema in what was the new new new Marquee club. Which is now shut down, bit of an ambitious pro... GLC play Islington AcademyGot a monster mailout to do for Virgin Mobile... and it's all about the Goldie Lookin' Chain!Virgin Mobile customers can enter a special competition to win tickets to see the band at Islington Academy, and I can go too... Wednesday the 16th of June, ... It's big scaly spines!Don't forget, he is a lizard...Also don't forget, David Devant and his Spirit Wife LIVE at Islington Academy on Wednesday night... it will be SMART! Hmm, I might have some free tickets for this, drop me a line if you fancy it. But better be quick...... BACONReally got to remember this time, I DO NOT LIKE THE ANGELIC in Islington... It seems nice enough as a pub, but each time I've been there smy pint's been a bit funny, and I've had to return it... now this time they had no draught beers at all (have th... holly valanceShe had been recording a couple of songs for Channel 5 show POP and then came out to sign autographs and kiss teenage girls....hmmmmmPinkPlaying pool with a bunch of birds. Saw her a couple of weeks ago when I was feeling a bit sick and only drunk half a pint of Guinness.Miranda SawyerThe 'celebrity' critic and writer was enjoying a late night drink at this late night watering hole. I only saw her from behind (and I couldn't see properly anyway, what with it being a late night watering hole), but I'm assured that it was definitel... Charlie and Naomi Fighting-Cockin the Hope and Anchor. Makes a change from the flippin Bull and Gate doesn't itSuedeBrett and the boys were having lunch in the Marquee Bar in the Parkfield Mall in Islington on Saturday whilst my flatmate and I were doing a crawl of fairly new drinking establishments in N1. It's fair to say the Marquee was far from the best one, d... Clive AndersonThe amusingly haired barrister/TV celeb was having dinner in a swankyish restaurant and talking back to some children, presumably his own. High forehead.Liam GallagherMy mum just spotted him as she stopped to let him do a three point turn in his convertible Merc outside the Marquee, apparently he was very polite and said thanks. Bobby GHe cycled past me on a bike I used to own so I smiled to myself, thats when he made a sort of pffffft sound at me. <br />and then he was goneDane BowersSwerved to avoid a slightly porky fellow carrying a record case on my way home from the Manics instore at HMV, only to realise it was Dane Bowers. Jude LawIDrinking coffee, chatting with someone not as famous. It was earlier this summer, which was surprising given his difficulties with the trouble and strife... He looked rough yet somehow rugged. Mandatory celeb sunglasses on. Classy. Lauren LaverneShe was eating lunch. Can't recall how long ago this was, a few months at least, earlier in 2003. She's quite thin. She was sitting at the counter eating and looked like some rare animal on display at the zoo. Weird. That actor who plays Martin on 'EndersHe was having dinner with his mum/agent/much older mistress, a few months back, but there you go. Much taller in real life that he appears on 'Enders. But just as gormless looking. Tony KannaI think his name's Tony Kanna anyway, he is in the adverts for Johnny Vegas' new DVD, he is a comedian and plays his flatmate. He was in The Angelic, a smart pub near Angel tube station, tonight.If you is in IslingtonThere is some STUFF going on at "The Embassy", Essex Road, tonight<br /><br />DJ Matsumo is entertaining the crowds from 9 'til 11, then it's Corporate Hospitality until 1am.<br /><br />It will be funky...Get a bit of shut eye this weekendThe Fighting Cocks will be doing their best to demolish Islington's "Red Eye" venue (Copenhagen St, N1) tonight - it's finally closing it's doors after five years, as it's being converted into flats. The 'Cocks are playing the closing party tonight, ... Upper Street Fighting ManCharlie, Molly, Cha Cha and Kinky, aka the mighty FIGHTING COCKS play live at Islington's Hope and Anchor on Wednesday 28th, that's tomorrow night as I write this... they are a force to be reckoned with, though the venue might be too small for sounds... WEIRD gig Friday nightI went to the new Marquee for the first time on Friday, a good size and shape of venue, little bit odd though, and the bar isn't good - no pints, only 3.50 bottles, how's a guy supposed to get really squiffy on just one pocketful of cash?The gig was... Obsessive Suede fans wantedSuede are looking for enthusiastic fans to take part for the video shoot for their next single, obsessions. the shoot takes place in Islington, That London, this Saturday (October 5th).As well as fans to make up the crowd reacting to a live performan... Islington Rock CityAfter almost a year in the heart of darkness, The Motor City Band are back in the saddle to play a show supporting recent Radio 1 and XFM sessioners, The Measures at the Buffalo Bar in Islington. Doors are at 8, showtime is at 9. turn up early as it... Not feeling too bright todayGoldie Lookin' Chain were ace at Islington Academy last night, not a capacity crowd though and still not really a very good venue which is a shame. Still, cheers virginmobile.com.Saw John the White Rapper in support, I enjoyed him, anyone else seen h... KISS ticketsKISS tickets for Islington Academy go on sale at midday today. Strange to do a warm up two months before the tour but I guess it's to generate some press interest. Fingers crossed for me!Kiss Your Commander, Off The Wall, 8 Days Later, Strength In Nu... KISS tickets sold out in secondsHere's someone who got some. I say tickets, seems there are no actual tickets, you have to turn up with the credit card you booked them on. So this person is willing to sell not only the opportunity to see KISS up close in the Islington Academy shopp... Yeah I didn't want to go anywayLove Gun live in Islington Academy last night:Seems the gig was cut short after only twelve soongs but it seems like quite a good little set to me. I like short gigs these days, I'd have had no trouble making the last train. Lots of details on the en...