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Perhaps more than anywhere else in London, Soho has stood as an emblem of hedonism. In testament to this, as the area attempts to cling onto its identity in the face of advancing gentrification, The Photographers Gallery is holding an exhibition that celebrates its resplendent visual and cultural history.

Opening on October 18, Shot In Soho includes works by legendary photographers like William Klein, Anders Petersen, as well as the late Corinne Day, whose Soho home occasionally served as the set for her renowned editorial shoots. The exhibition features other photographers who arent necessarily associated with shooting Soho, such asKelvin Brodie,Clancy Gebler DaviesandJohn Goldblatt, but who helped to document it nonetheless. It also includes new, specially commissioned work by Daragh Soden, who explores the heart of contemporary Soho.

A cultural hub and a hub for multiculturalism, its little surprise that Soho became the face of countless iconic movements from Swinging London over on Carnaby Street to the beating heart of the music scene on Denmark Street and home to various communities that shaped the areas personality.

Now, Soho is flanked by commercial hotspots and taunted by the impending arrival of developers (the gallery seems keen to highlight the eventual impact of the local Crossrail station on Tottenham Court Road). It seems the area itself a tourist destination these days is battling to guard its character.

Though Soho still harbours relics of its eccentric past, they serve as embers of a long history thats potentially winding down, but ought not fade from memory thanks to the wealth of photographers who documented it.

Shot In Soho runs at The Photographers Gallery, London from October 18February 20; thephotographersgallery.org.uk

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It is interesting to note that at 23, the age thatChalamet is now, he was still serving time as Edward Cullen in the Twilight series, an ordeal that has nodoubt contributed to his desire to take risks in his career. Theres a littlegremlin inside of me that thinks, Just say something shocking. Youre onlyhere for a few minutes, say something terrible, he admitted to Willem Dafoein Interview magazine late last year,talking about his attitude towards the press, but also somewhat accuratelypegging what he offers in The King. Theresa kind of perverse glee I get from that.

In Shakespeares Henriad, the arc that Prince Halfollows from Henry IV Parts I and II through to his coronationand eventual triumph in battle in Henry Vis in itself not unlike the ascension of a boyish movie star: Initiallyregarded as a heavy-drinking wastrel, he is forced to prove himself worthy ofpublic adulation by recasting himself as a serious man, leaving behind hisyouthful follies to cement his place in history. The diminutive Prince Hal, anickname meant to cut him down to size, is not a million miles away from theequally-belittling R-Pattz, or the cutesy Timmy Chalamet. Making The King, it would appear that Chalametisto extend the metaphormounting his own version of Agincourt, a swing forpower meant to announce his arrival as a full-grown leading man. Certainly, hehas a face designed for solemn close-ups: minutely expressive, perfect atconveying doubt and fear. If he is capable of the perverse glee and thebuck-wild, go-for-broke idiocy that Pattinson brings to the screen, he has notyet permitted us to see it. When the camera cuts between them, Chalamet is stilland exquisite, and Pattinson is gloriously, stupidly outsized. What results isa fascinating switch between the sacred and the thrillingly profane.

When he appeared as if from nowhere in Luca GuadagninosCall Me By Your Name, what madeChalamet so affecting was the way that, like an optical illusion, he appearedto shift from man to boy and back again, occasionally graceful and composed,and far more often petulant and attitudinally teenaged. Ironically, a little ofElios kid self-centerednessto say nothing of the adolescent sex-drive thatdrove him to quite literally have sexwith a peachwould not have gone amiss in his portrayal of the young andwayward Henry V, whose Wikipedia entry has a section with the brilliant title Supposed Riotous Youth. In interviews,Chalamet has proven as studious and as earnest as Pattinson is irreverent, withGuadagnino noting his intoxicatingambition to be agreatactor in a 2018 interview in GQ. (Pattinson, when he was roughlythe same age that Chalamet was in that profile, was bundled into media training forsuggesting that he styled his hair with the spit of twelve-year-old virgins.) Consequentially, ifhe does not effectively embody the young Princes sybaritic qualities, he iswell-suited to the role of a boy King: Something about him does appear predestined,focused on his future eminence. It is difficult to picture Chalamet, theyoungest person to be nominated for Best Actor at the Oscars in eight decades,wasting much valuable time on drunken revelry.

Because The King does not useShakespeares dialogue, we do not hear the Prince talking about hot wenches orthe tongues of bawds; there is some light carousing, and some heavy moping, butChalamets Hal often seems emo rather than excessive in his hedonism. It doesnot help that in loose breeches and a tunic, he resembles a beautiful gap-yearstudent with a penchant for hemp harem pants, or that for the first half anhour he has the same tousled, heroin chic hair that he typically wears tofashion week. Co-written by Joel Edgerton, who also appears as its taciturn,un-comic Falstaff, the films relatively unpoetic screenplay is more interestedin the ever-looping relevance of its sexual and class politicsdick-swingingrulers starting fruitless power struggles, poor men laying down their lives inservice of other, more powerful mens whimsthan it is in replicating the musicalityand elegance of the original text. (Viewers tolerances may vary: Personally, Iwould argue that to rewrite Henry Vslyric, immaculate Saint Crispins Day address takes, as the Dauphin says toHal, extremely beeg balls.)

If it is meant to function as a coronation for an older, graver incarnation ofTimothe Chalamet, The King is half successful.It is more likely to be remembered as the film in which Robert Pattinson tookhis love of perversity to its logical end. Having survived the trial-by-fire ofemerging as a sensitive, talented actor after years spent in the wilderness ofyoung adult vampire movies, he is free from the tyranny of having to makegood decisions, giving him the opportunity to make interesting ones instead. Heis hilarious here, rousing in his excess, and so evidently loving theexperience that his pleasure is contagious: To watch him deploying troops witha minute flick of the wrist, or flipping his incongruous wig as if hes posingfor a catalogue, is joyful. He has nothing left to prove. He has us at allo.The most interesting thing will be to watch Chalamet steadily reach the samelevel of abandon as he ages, until he is self-assured enough to play the fool.

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Vancouver Writers Festival

An Evening with Emma Donoghue

When: Oct. 22, 8 p.m.

Where: Performance Works, 1218 Cartwright St.

Tickets and info:writersfest.bc.ca

The award-winning author/screenwriter/playwright Emma Donoghue is a mindful traveller, but not in the meditative, pay attention to the moment, without judgment kind of way.

No, Donoghues mindfulness has a distinct purpose. Its there to register and record everyday experiences as potential fodder for future stories.

Take, for example, Donoghues latest novel Akin. The book is set mostly in Nice, France, and it tells the story of an almost 80-year-old professor who has, through sad circumstances, been entrusted with the care of his 11-year-old great-nephew. The street-smart kid lands on the mans doorstep on the eve of his trip to Nice to revisit his childhood home and to get to the bottom of a family mystery dating to the Second World War.

The author of the huge literary hit Room (shortlisted for the 2010 Booker Prize) and screenwriter of the movie of the same name (Donoghue was nominated for an adapted-screenplay Academy Award) spent considerable time in Nice over the last decade before writing this book.

Im always taking notes. It can give an extra thrill even to a weekend trip, said Donoghue, from her home in London, Ont. It was really that in Nice. When I was mugged by a seagull, for instance, I remember thinking Ill use this. Im losing my lunch, but I will put this in the book.

And she did.

Donoghue adds that this location in particular wasnt just a place to collect stories, but it also became the backdrop for all the stories, making it the first location to actually inspire a whole Donoghue novel.

Its a funny mixture. It is an international touristy city, but it is also very French as well, said Donoghue about the south-of-France locale. Its very modern. Its all about pleasure and hedonism and so on, but also it has so many traces of World War II in particular. So it really intrigued me and I thought I could write a novel about quite dark things but set in this very sunny, touristy setting, which makes it a much more interesting mixture. It was the first time Ive ever written a book because of living somewhere.

A native of Dublin who has called Canada home since the late-1990s, Donoghue will be talking about the Nice novel and other topics when she is here Oct. 22 for An Evening with Emma Donoghue, one of the marquee events at this years Vancouver Writers Festival (Oct. 21-27).

One of those other topics will undoubtedly be Room.

In Room, the story is told from the perspective of a young boy who is being held captive in a small room with his mother. Its the pairs relationship that anchors the story. Akin while it has no criminal and disturbing plot lines and is expansive in terms of geography and time does see Donoghue delivering another adult/kid relationship that at times can also seem confining.

Yes, I do like it when people are in some sense trapped together. Its like Sartres line that hell is other people. I enjoy that, said Donoghue.

Donoghues life is busy. She has many projects on the go, including a novel and a film version of her novel The Wonder. And adapting Charlotte Bronts last novel Villette into a TV series. She is also raising 15- and 11-year-old kids, so she says its not uncommon to see her typing away on her laptop while she sits in the dentists waiting room or in a parked car.

Adding to that packed schedule is the promotion of a book.

Its a bit of an effort to go on the road, but on the other hand you have fun times especially if you can run into friends or relatives as you go along, said Donoghue. You certainly eat better. I frequently think, Oh, I wouldnt be having charred octopus if I was home with the kids.

Promoting a book in Canada Donoghue says tends be a different, more-engaging experience than touring south of the border. Here theres a sense of community that Donoghue, a natural and interesting talker, likes a lot.

In the States it is just two weeks of events my publisher has set up for me. Its not particularly linking up with other authors, said Donoghue. In Canada, it is the festival circuit and it is so much more sociable. Also, the Canadian literary scene I find really democratic and not really a star system. Everyone pals along in the green room.

While Akin is her latest work, Donoghue knows that no matter its success, or the success of other future projects, Room will always be a part of the conversation.

I never expect to have another Room. I think I was very lucky on hitting on an idea that was so capturing and I certainly dont expect that to happen every time. It was such a fluke. It sold so many millions of copies, said Donoghue. I just feel like I want to keep writing the books that obsess me and get them published. Luckily, because of Room, they tend to reach more readers than they used to, so thats a permanent plus, really.

Adding to the life of Room is an upcoming theatrical adaptation. The play, penned by Donoghue, is set to premiere next spring in London, Ont., before moving to Toronto. Donoghue, who already has a large handful of plays under her belt, said it was nice to return to this form for Room, and that adapting it to the stage was easier than writing the movie.

What do I do? So I got about a dozen books on film writing from Chriss (her partner Prof. Chris Roulston) university library and I remember feeling like a total loser. When youre checking them out youre kind of embarrassed that the librarians see you. Then you know you get to the Oscars, said Donoghue, with a chuckle.

While Donoghue was having a bit of a laugh with the Oscar comment, she actually is very serious about that accomplishment and thinks her path is one other female writers should consider tracing.

Whenever I meet young women I try to push them to be more ambitious, because we have been indoctrinated not to be. All of us have been raised to be helpful and, you know, move to the back, really. Filmwriting in particular, you know, 87 per cent of films are still written by men, so I think when a woman has a novel that is a big hit, I really think she is duly bound to try and write the film herself, said Donoghue. Its not impossible.

Often when beloved books are adapted into movies people worry if the film will be as good. Fans of a novel suggest you should read the book before seeing the movie and when asked about that Donoghue agrees.

I quite agree if you are going to experience both do read the book first because it is really hard for us to picture anything differently once weve seen the movie. You cant get those faces out of your head, so just for that technical reason, said Donoghue. And you shouldnt read the book right before the film because then you come out and (you send a) crotchety email to the author going, Why did they cut that character? You need to enjoy each on their own merits. I think the absolutely ideal experience would be to read the book and then two years later you know luckily it does take a few years to make a movie go see the movie then.

Donoghue is currently in discussions about adapting Akin for film.

As a star novelist, Donoghues work is always open for scrutiny. One particular reviewer, though, really stands out. A few years ago Stephen King, yes that Stephen King, reviewed Donoghues The Wonder in the New York Times.

Yeah, Stephen King, oh that was great because I felt it gave people a totally false sense that I write his kind of books, said Donoghue again with another laugh. Im sure The Wonder got a lot more readers, because people said, Oh, this is a Stephen King recommendation. He is a really good reviewer. It was so exciting.

Donoghue may have more of an understanding of literary criticism than most as her father, Denis Donoghue, is a renowned literary critic.

He is still writing away at 90, said Donoghue about her dad. Hes working on a book about Henry James. He makes me feel that I am not very prolific by comparison, that I should really get out of bed earlier.

What about giving him her work to read?

Ahhh, yes, its a bit nerve-wracking, but of course he doesnt treat me like a critic, added Donoghue. He treats me like a loving dad.

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While the debut - 2017's Live For The Moment - was all about the hedonism of youth and alcohol, this one sees them transported forward a couple of years into young adulthood.

It's a different type of songwriting from frontman Kiaran Crook and the Sheffield four-piece.

All the elements are still there from the indie-rock sound that saw them spotted for support slots to Liam Gallagher last time around, but they've tweaked it a bit. Working with James Skelly of The Coral at his Parr Street Studios in Liverpool the maturity shines through in the lyrics and more serious guitar work.

It's a clever move. They will bring in some more seasoned listeners who missed the hubbub first time around, while still staying loyal to those fans that put them up on a pedestal with the debut.

NYC (Sing It Loud) is a good example. It's not quite straight radio-friendly, but that 'whoah' chorus does pay homage to the qualities that land bands a lot of airplay. There is still enough 'alt' in there to keep them as indie club darlings over sticky floors and spilt, flat, warm beer though.

They go 'choral' in Give It All Up. Those harmonised vocals at times are a sharp reminder of the change in their attitude and it's a fairly competent poppy number that glides effortlessly over the deep bass from Andy Davidson.

His brother Josh dances enticingly across the material in tandem guitar-flicks with Kieran - whose sibling Brandon on drums completes the sweet nature of a band consisting of two sets of brothers - and the chiming nature of their waltz shines throughout.

Take the track One Day for example. While tapping into the glitzy rock vibes of classic Feeder they still find time to break it down mid-song to plant a predominantly Sherlocks vocal harmonisation.

There's an all-out rock feel to Magic Man to really liven things up too. The guitars here are masterful and will have more than a few fingers in the crowd reaching for the air variety to imitate the art in front of them.

It's a solid effort, and good to have them back.

Rating: 7/10

The Sherlocks will be performing an in-store acoustic set and signing the new album at Birmingham's HMV in The Bullring on Thursday, before returning for a full show at the Second City's O2 Institute 2 on November 3

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JOKER: Backstory of the celebrated Batman villain. Joaquin Phoenix plays him as Arthur Fleck, a rent-a-clown by day and stand-up comedy wannabe by night, whose anger violently transforms him into a killer wearing face paint. Rated R for bloody violence, disturbing behavior, language and sexual images. Thursday screenings.

Joaquin Phoenix in "Joker."(Photo: Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros.)

MONOS: Teenage commandos under the control of a shadowy force known only as the Organization undergo military training by day and indulge in youthful hedonism by night while keeping watch on a U.S. hostage. After an ambush drives the teens into the jungle, both the mission and the intricate bonds that unite them begin to disintegrate. Rated R for violence, language, sexual content and drug use. In English and Spanish with English subtitles.

MY SOUL TO KEEP: A 9-year-old boy believes something menacing lives in his basement. When his older sister leaves him home alone one night, hes left to discover whether his fear is all in his head. What he confronts may end up being more terrifying than his worst nightmare. Made in Michigan with a local cast crew, My Soul to Keep bills itself as being a kid-friendly horror film thats suitable for families. Not rated. Available via VOD and in select theaters Friday.

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With just a few days to go until Conor McGregor faces off against Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas, it's no surprise that the UFC Fighter is thinking about how he would celebrate a victory.

And what better place to party than Ibiza?

It's no surprise that Conor has admitted he'll be jet-setting off to the White Isle to celebrate with family and friends, making the most of Ibiza's world-famous nightlife, super clubs, incredible sunsets and stunning scenery.

There's no denying that Ibiza is a bucket list destination that everybody needs to tick off.

And we're not just talking about those looking to party - the White Isle has something for everyone.

So if you have a spare weekend, you should seriously consider a whistle stop tour of of this beautiful Balearic.

Yes, it's synonymous with wild antics, all-night raves and extreme hedonism - and rightly so, as there's plenty on offer for hard partying people.

But there are other sides to Ibiza, too, where memories are made for everyone, young and old.

We've put together the ultimate guide to Ibiza including how to get there and where to eat, sleep, rave, repeat - or even just relax, if that's more your thing.

What's in our guide?

Hotel Es Viv - the art deco haven for health-conscious hedonists

Whichever way you turn, this hotel screams indulgence and style.

Always evolving to accommodate its health conscious, party-going clientele, Hotel Es Viv has perfected its mantra to pamper.

Last year the hotel introduced a wellbeing Balance package which included a 24-hour retox-detox experience. Now, to expand on this it has developed a new spacious gym and yoga/dance studio.

The idyllic art deco inspired hotel won the award for Best Hotel Interior in Spain at the International Property Awards 2016. It was also name Best European Hotel and Best Hotel under 200 rooms at The International Hotel and Property Awards 2016.

If the champagne and strawberries lifestyle is your vibe, then Hotel Es Viv is the place for you. More info here .

Ibiza Rocks Hotel - for the party-goers

Since opening in 2008, Ibiza Rocks Hotel has firmly cemented itself within the Ibiza clubbing community, offering a fresh approach to the partying landscape and serving up groundbreaking events to its loyal following.

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Cafe Bondi it is a new concept in the San Antonio port area, serving meals and drinks that are as tasty as they are healthy and pretty.

From its wide terrace - with the port in view - you'll be able to enjoy all kind of breakfasts made using organic ingredients, as well as fresh fruit juices, homemade, protein packed milkshakes, healthy and traditional toasts and coffees.

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Simply put, this place is heaven on Earth. The service is magnificent, from the minute you walk down the steps and enter from the beach.

The restaurant has several terraces over different levels and all tables offer a picturesque view of the sea - with a creative cocktail menu also on offer.

The Mediterranean cuisine is done to perfection and caters for all allergies and dieting needs on request.

By night, the place is full of low lights in the trees and has a wonderful atmosphere with chill out music filling the air.

What's more, it also hosts weddings on the beach - Axwell, DJ and former member of Swedish House Mafia, got married here.

Located to the west of the island, near the area of Cap Negret, pencil this in as a must-see place.

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Built in 1901 and set in beautiful landscaped gardens, this converted Villa is the perfect location for an elegant mediterranean dining experience.

With spectacular views overlooking the Marina in San Antonio, Villa Mercedes is an outstanding venue and regarded by many as the jewel in San Antonio.

Kumharas is a restaurant situated in Cala de Bou, just a few metres from San Antonio Bay, and boasts one of the best views of the Ibizan sunset.

Each year it grows and evolves into a magical place where you can enjoy a menu rich in all kinds of cultures. There is also a relaxing chill zone to renew your energy. Find more information here.

A trip to the White Isle would not be complete without experiencing the world famous Cafe Mambo sunset.

This is the best place for an Ibzan sunset, as the crowds all gather and clap in unison to mark the setting of the sun.

Launched in 1994, in celebration of its 22nd anniversary this year, Caf Mambo has since been hailed for its party vibes and most memorable sunset strip in the heart of San Antonio, Ibiza.

True to its family values, the once small Ibizan house has since transformed into a major venue where you'll calibre of star studded names - including last years BBC Radio 1s 20th anniversary - but a laid back vibe, too.

And it is still a cafe.

It continues to operate throughout the day, serving breakfast from 10am and offering a wide lunch and dinner menu late evening, with fresh cocktails to complement the azure backdrop.

Where? Amnesia

When? Every Friday starting on May 19.

Who? Marco Carola | Joey Daniel | Leon | Marco Faraone | Miss Kittin | Jamie Jones | The Martinez Brothers & More

Music On returns to Ibiza for its longest season ever. In the sixth summer at Amnesia, Marco Carola and his flagship artists are delivering a frantic season of 21 dates, which kicked off in May.

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When? Every Sunday

Where? Destino

Who? Guy Gerber | Bill Patrick | Sven Vth & More

Each evening is comprised of two to three acts, evoking the atmosphere of the traditional Ibiza events where there are no headline acts and the artists have the freedom to play longer sets in a relaxed outdoor atmosphere

In the midst of the unique line-ups are some of the biggest names in the industry with appearances from Cocoon head-honcho Sven Vth who will be hosting his own night -, electronic musics rockstar DJ Harvey and the innovative Sci-Tec boss Dubfire.

The impressive melting pot of artists makes Rumors one of the most exciting and forward-thinking residencies this season. Find more information here.

When? Every Monday

Where? DC-10

Who? This years opening party is something not to be missed.

Seth Troxler, The Martinez Brothers, Tania Vulcano, Kerri Chandler, Jackmaster, Ellen Allien, Jamie Jones, Davide Squillace, Matthias Tanzmann, Sossa, Shonky, Clive Henry and Acid Mondays.

If thats not enough to whet your appetite then youll be glad to hear that Damian Lazarus, Marcel Dettmann, The Black Madonna, Dubfire, DVS1, Adriatique, DJ Tennis, Konstantin and Petar Dundov will also be joining the party.

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When? Every Sunday

Who? Solomun & special guests

Where? Pacha

Pachas flagship Ibiza night Solomun + 1 is making a big and bold return in 2017.

It all kicks off on Sunday May 28 and runs until October 15, which will be the very last party on the island this summer.

The concept is simple: the Diynamic label boss plays with a guest of his choosing.

This year, there will be even bigger and better production than ever before to make for a truly unique and immersive house and techno experience at the world famous Pacha.

Solomon +1 is a great opportunity to see the influential house and tech artist play in his natural environment with his closest musical friends.

Often featuring impromptu back to back sets, this really is the finest party in Ibiza and it has been for many seasons now.

Other artists joining Solomun throughout the year include:

Mano Le Tough | Patrice Bumel | me | Damian Lazarus | DJ Hell | Michael Mayer | John Talabot | Dixon | Dubfire | DJ Tennis | Joseph Capriati | Acid Pauli | Butch | Superpitcher | me | Sven Vth | Mind Against | Michael Mayer | Matthew Dear | Konstantin Sibold

More details here .

When? Saturdays

Where? Ushuaa

Who? Andrea Oliva | Groove Armada (DJ set) | Matthias Tanzmann | Maya Jane Coles | Raul Rodriguez | Tapesh

Fronted by Andrea Oliva, the 18-week residency will see Groove Armada and Maya Jane Coles return as brand regulars, as well as Nic Fanciulli, Joris Voorn, Klsch and Steve Lawler who are each set to uphold their ANTS family member status.

House gangsta DJ Sneak represents stateside talent that also sees Kim Ann Foxman and Lauren Lane on the bill, with island regulars Cassy, Matthias Tanzmann and Heidi also in attendance.

UK duo Eli & Fur and Circus boss Yousef are confirmed, while rising stars Solardo make their ANTS debut plus ANTS regulars Tapesh, Uner, Francisco Allendes and Raul Rodriguez.

More details here .

When? Fridays Where? H Ibiza Who? DIMITRI FROM PARIS | ARMAND VAN HELDEN | DAVID MORALES | TODD TERRY | SIMON DUNMORE | DJ PIPPI | BARBARA TUCKER (LIVE PA) | SHOVELL (LIVE ON PERCUSSION)

Glitterbox has announced the Ibiza 2017 season line-up for its new residency at H Ibiza, the brand new superclub by Ushuaa Entertainment.

The club formerly known as Space will be elevated to new heights, with a fresh new look and the most advanced sound and technologies on the island.

From May through September, H Ibiza will play host to the finest selectors from the global electronic music scene. Find more information here .

Exploring the magnificent coastline of Ibiza is an absolute must, so why not do it just before sunset on your own personal boat.

With Sunset Boats Ibiza, you can expect black MasterCraft 255v powercrafts designed to provide both a perfect day trip or cruise platform for up to 10 people, as well as having more than sufficient power for exhilarating rides and water-sports activities.

Theres no better way to experience the famous Ibiza sunset than pulling up alongside Cafe Mambo in your private boat accompanied by sets by world famous DJs.

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We are all seeking to come to terms with the meaning and nature of the Good, the good life, and how to attain it. What is your preferred means of pursuit? A few of the options from which to choose on the ideological smorgasbord conveyer belt are moralism, hedonism, and nihilism:

Moralism: The Good is the Law of Reason. The Good life is the undaunted pursuit of moral order and reason indifferent to pain or pleasure (ex. Stoicism).

Hedonism: The Good is Desire. The good life is the unrestricted pursuit of passion, whether mental or physical. One attains it by throwing off anything that would circumscribe or limit pleasure (ex. Epicureanism).

Nihilism: There is no Good. There is no ultimate meaning in the universe. There is no law of reason or moral order, though there is indifference toward pain and pleasure (ex. Extreme Pessimism). How can anything make a difference, when there is no difference to make? Apathy is all there is. Perhaps, as the Dude remarks in The Big Lebowski, nihilism must be exhausting (Click here). Perhaps it is more exhausting than moralism, hedonism, and other options available to us.

Moralistic Therapeutic Deism (MTD) appears to me to be a combination of the first two options. It teaches that God will help us when we need him to live happy, fulfilled lives if we do whats right. The ultimate good appears to be pleasure as in happiness. A remote, deistic deity who keeps score helps us pursue happiness if we play by his rules, the laws of the universe that make it hum. While the MTD terminology was introduced around 2005 and addressed a generation of youth and their view of religion and spirituality, it still has a bearing on people of different ages. Just perhaps it can prove useful for a discussion of a young person of a much earlier age or epoch.

The rich young ruler in Jesus day may have been a card-carrying moralist, or perhaps a hedonist in disguise (Matthew 19:1-22). He came to Jesus and asked him, What must I do to be saved? Given that he asked Jesus what he should do, Jesus responded in kind: keep the commandments. Been there. Done that, the man replied. But one thing is left to do to be good, perfect and inherit eternal life, Jesus added: the rich young ruler was to go sell his possessions, give the proceeds to the poor to have treasure in heaven, and. come follow Jesus.

The rich young rulers question What must I do to be saved? might have been an attempt at self-justification, or an indication of a nagging sense that all was not well in his moral universe. In any event, he was pursuing the good life, as he defined it. Yet, he came to Jesus, possibly remotely open to Jesus redefining the meaning of the good life and how to attain it.

Immediately, Jesus asked him a counter question: Why do you ask me about what is good? After all, there was no one good except God alone (Matthew 19:17; cf. Mark 10:18). Either Jesus was discounting the rich young rulers affirmation of him as someone who knew the good, or was pressing the young man to take the affirmation all the way to the bank: that is, withdraw his life savings, place them at Jesus feet by giving away all his proceeds to the poor, and then follow Jesus so that he could be saved. Only the Goodthat is Godcould make such a daunting call and audacious claim. I believe the latter of these two possible reasons was the basis for Jesus question.

I also believe Jesus wanted the rich young ruler to collide with his approach to the good life, and realize there was nothing he could do to save himself. As Jesus responded to his own disciples following this encounter, when they asked him who could be saved if a rich man couldnt (who in their minds must have been good and affirmed by God because he was blessed with riches!), apart from God, it is not possible for anyone to be savedespecially the rich (Matthew 19:23-30). One must depend completely on Gods merciful and gracious call, respond, and follow.

Perhaps the rich young ruler went away so shaken that he became a nihilist, despairing of any meaning or hope of attaining the good life. Perhaps he realized that while he wanted his riches more than Jesus and eternal life, his riches were empty and void. As exhausting as nihilism is, perhaps its more honest than many other isms combined, including stoicism and epicureanism. If so, perhaps the rich young ruler and the rest of us who come to this realization are halfway to the truth of knowing what the good life is and how to attain it on the other end of despair.

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Clockwise from top left: David Geffen and Joni Mitchell, October 1978; Farrah Fawcett, Cary Grant, and Margaux Hemingway, February 1978; Lorna Luft, Jerry Hall, Andy Warhol, Debbie Harry, Truman Capote, and Paloma Picasso, June 1979. Background, New Years Eve 1979.

Photographs by Martha Cooper (background), Robin Platzer/Twin Images (Luft), Allan Tannenbaum/SohoBlues.com (Fawcett), Russell C. Turiak (Geffen).

The late, great music mogul Ahmet Ertegun, co-founder and longtime chairman of Atlantic Records, called Studio 54 the greatest club of all time. And this from a man who had spent thousands of hours over several decades at El Morocco and the Copacabana, Annabels in London, and Rgines in Paris. In retrospect, 54 has become the stuff of legend and myth: the Valhalla of Hedonism, the Taj Mahal of Free Love, the Camelot of Nightlife. Like the Kennedy White House, it is a lost paradise never to be found again. Yet its reign as the worlds No. 1 nightclub was brief, from its riotous opening night, in 1977, to the surreal going away party for its creators and impresarios, Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager, in February 1980a fleeting but unforgettable moment of Pure Fun between the Era of Protest and the Age of Money. Studio 54 was more than a disco, it was a sociological phenomenon and a historical event, which is why it continues to inspire essays, books, TV shows, documentaries, and feature films 40 years after it opened. It was something that could only have happened when it did and where it did: New York in the late 1970s. Getting in was no easy task, so if you did, you felt as much of a star as the movie stars, rock stars, sports stars, political stars, fashion stars, and society stars that were everywhere you turned. As executive editor of Andy Warhols Interview magazine, I was there on a near nightly basis. So much so that I was quoted in Vogue declaring, I live at Studio 54. By the end of those three wild, giddy, divinely mad years, I had a new line: Tony Bennett left his heart in San Francisco; I left my liver at Studio 54. Fortunately, I survived.

Adapted from the foreword to Studio 54, by Ian Schrager, to be published this month by Rizzoli.

At the 1980 going away party for Studio 54s co-owners, Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell, Diana Ross serenaded the crowd with Come See About Me, from atop the D.J. booth.

Lorna Luft, Jerry Hall, Andy Warhol, Debbie Harry, Truman Capote, and Paloma Picasso, June 1979.

Studio 54

Farrah Fawcett, Cary Grant, and Margaux Hemingway, February 1978.

Clockwise from top left: David Geffen and Joni Mitchell, October 1978.

New Years Eve 1979.

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At the 1980 going away party for Studio 54s co-owners, Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell, Diana Ross serenaded the crowd with Come See About Me, from atop the D.J. booth.

Photograph by Richard Corkery/New York Daily News Archive/Getty Images.

Lorna Luft, Jerry Hall, Andy Warhol, Debbie Harry, Truman Capote, and Paloma Picasso, June 1979.

By Robin Platzer/Twin Images.

Studio 54

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Farrah Fawcett, Cary Grant, and Margaux Hemingway, February 1978.

By Allan Tannenbaum/SohoBlues.com.

Clockwise from top left: David Geffen and Joni Mitchell, October 1978.

By Russell C. Turiak.

New Years Eve 1979.

By Martin Cooper.

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