Help wanted revitalising Villa Marina Arcade
Government is looking for help to revitalise the Villa Marina Arcade in Douglas.
Five of the nine units in the Art Deco building are available to rent, with the Department of Education, Sport and Culture seeking expressions of interest.
Officials say all proposals will be considered for the vacant spaces, which range in size, but could be combined to create larger units.
Previously they ve been filled with an art gallery, restaurant and barber s shop.
The rents range between £3,800 to £15,000 and don t include bills.
DESC s head of the Villa Marina, Gaiety Theatre and the Arts Emma Callin says the intention is to revive public engagement at the arcade.
Christine Collister and Michael Fix
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One of the island’s best-known voices is set to hold her Christmas concert in Douglas next week.
International blues and jazz singer Christine Collister is to return to the intimate setting of the Villa Marina Arcade on Wednesday, December 16, from 8pm.
Christine will be joined by a band of friends and fellow musicians, including singer Christy DeHaven, pianist Lindsay Rowe and husband and wife vocal duo Jo and Juan Callister for a celebration of Christmas, featuring a night of music which will span her long and illustrious career performing with some of the biggest names in music. There will also be a selection of some of the more popular festive songs and Christmas carols.