The Island of Culture is now upon us.
Over the next 12 months, events ranging from a passion play to photographic exhibitions and musical workshops will happen across the Island.
It aims to celebrate the culture of the Island through both art and history.
Michael Lees, the events co-ordinator for the year and member of the Arts Council, says it won't end on December 31st:
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Man who launched attack on van driver sentenced
34-year-old handed 18 month suspended sentence
RNLI's last serving Mersey class boat visits the Island
12-20 Leonard Kent to be retired
Double victory for Island's heritage railways
Isle of Man claims two top spots in 2025 British Trams Online competition
Demolition work to get underway on Douglas high street site
Fencing erected around Marina Road property