The biggest year of cultural celebration since the 1979 Millenium is fast approaching.
The public launch of Island of Culture 2014 will be at the Villa this weekend ( Jan 4th/5th)
The celebration sets in motion twelve months of celebration for Manx arts.
John Moss has more details
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