The Burning Season (2023) review Pat Byrne
The Burning Season at GFF, 3 and 4 March, 2024 Sean Garrity’s The Burning Season is a story about two people Alena (Sara Canning) and JB (Jonas Chernick) and their dysfunctional affair. It involves them meeting each year at the lakeside resort JB runs with Poppy (Tanisha Thammavongsa). However, there is much more than lust […]
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Sunday, February 25, 2024 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Film reviews, Glasgow Film Festival 2024, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Govan Music Festival – Glasgow Barons
Saturday 13 March, 2024 7.30 p.m. Musicians in Exile and DLU Edmiston House, 100 Edmiston Drive, Glasgow G51 2YX Award winning Musicians in Exile double bill with DLÙ, winner of the Danny Kyle Open Stage award at Celtic Connections, for a night of world music & Gaelic folk rock. Plus, new music from their adventures […]
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Full Programme Announced for Glasgow Film Festival 2024
Glasgow Film Festival 2024 – 28 February – 10 March GFF24 celebrates its 20th Anniversary and Scotland’s largest film festival will screen films at Glasgow Film Theatre (celebrating its 50th anniversary) and across the city. in 12 packed days, the programme will show 11 world and international premieres, 69 UK premieres and 15 Scottish premieres, […]
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Friday, February 23, 2024 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Film Festival 2024, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Second Hand and Vintage Sale Britannia Panopticon
Saturday 24 February, 2024 12 – 5 p.m. Fabulous sale of all sorts of second hand, vintage and handmade goodies The vendors are back for another fabulous sale of all sorts of second hand, vintage and handmade goodies. Enjoy the music hall, the stalls, the exhibits, the atmosphere, a drink at the bar and leave […]
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Thursday, February 22, 2024 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog, Shopping, Vintage and Retro Clothing
Spring’s Around The Corner – time to check the balcony
Over the winter months the balcony has been looking very drab and neglected but at last there are signs of springtime.There will be a lot of tidying up to do with plenty of withered plants, smashed pots that did not survive storms, tangled wind chimes and pots filled to the brim with rainwater. Getting it […]
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Saturday, February 17, 2024 | Filed under: Balcony Blog
The 39 Steps, Websters
12 – 16 March, 2024 Websters, 416 Great Western Road, Glasgow G4 9HZ The 39 Steps is a hilarious, fast-paced, 1930s comedy thriller, adapted by Patrick Barlow, from the movie by Alfred Hitchcock, and the novel by John Buchan. Take an Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece, a spicy spy novel, and a riotous blend of virtuoso performances […]
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Thursday, February 15, 2024 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Glasgow Goes Green at Arc: Festival Event
Saturday, February 17, 2024 Feb 17, 1PM-4PM Final Celebration Festival-Style Event Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow, 1 Chapel Lane, The Advanced Research Centre Studio 1 Glasgow G11 6EW, Come along to a festival-style event packed with a range of stalls — everything from a Swap Shop, Cake and face painting to creative workshops, jewellery […]
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| Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
FrightFest at Glasgow Film Festival 2024
7 – 9 March, 2024 FrightFest, the UK’s No.1 horror fantasy event returns to the Glasgow Film Festival for its 19th year from Thurs 7 March to Sat 9 March 2024 with an incredible line-up of talent. Schitt’s Creek and The Rig star Emily Hampshire will be hosting the World Premiere of MOM, alongside the […]
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Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog
Celtic Connections 2024: Transatlantic Sessions
Photos and Review by Pauline Keightley This was a concert of memories, escapism and also expectations – as well as the fun banter, expert musicianship, high quality vocals and top songs. Session bands don’t come any better than this TS band. Young Irish folk singer-songwriter Joshua Burnside gave a strong performance with his thoughtful songs Louis […]
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| Filed under: Celtic Connections 2024, Music Reviews, Pat's Home Page Blog, Pauline Keightley
Valentine’s Day: Lovers Rock at GFT
Wednesday 14 February, 2024 – 8.50 p.m. This Valentine’s Day GFT is delighted to have the chance to screen Steve McQueen’s acclaimed film Lovers Rock — arguably the highlight of Small Axe, the series of inter-related films McQueen made for the BBC in 2020. A sensory and sensual experience, the film takes us into the […]
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Monday, February 12, 2024 | Filed under: Cinema, Pat's Home Page Blog, Valentines Day Glasgow
Lunar New Year Celebration at Woodlands Community
Sunday 11 September, 2024, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Woodlands Community Meeting Room, G3 6HW Celebrate Lunar New Year together alongside Anti-Racist Library! Free, all welcome! As well as the books, crafts, food and music, we will be creating an altar for all the Palestinians killed over the last four months. We cannot celebrate the […]
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Saturday, February 10, 2024 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, Woodlands Community
The Old Oak Woodlands Community Anti Racist Film Club
Sunday 18 February, 2024 12.30 p.m. and 4 p.m. 2:30pm – early screening discussion 12:00-4:00pm – food available at the community café 4:00 – later screening 6:00pm – later screening discussion Flourish House, 23-25 Ashley Street, Glasgow G3 6DR Woodlands Community Anti-Racist Film Club and Flourish House are partnering with each other to bring you […]
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Friday, February 9, 2024 | Filed under: Cinema, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Secession Open Day Private Parties and Weddings
Sunday 18 February, 20242 p.m. – 4 p.m. Secession at Websters, 416 Great Western Road, Glasgow G4 9HZ Open Day for Private Parties and Weddings Situated in the former Lansdowne Church, this is a unique and lovely venue featuring stained glass windows, original church features, outdoor fire pits, and several indoor event spaces. If you’re […]
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Thursday, February 8, 2024 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, Weddings, Weddings Glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
From Glasgow to Saturn #51
Thursday 8 February, 2024 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Magazine launch – From Glasgow To Saturn Issue 51 Come on out from 7-10pm for creative community, readings, an open mic, and more!’ The magazine will be available to purchase at the event. At The Dram, 232 Woodlands Road, G3 6ND From Glasgow to Saturn is a […]
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| Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Pat's Home Page Blog
Poor Things Screening plus Alasdair Gray Archive Q&A + Exhibition
Saturday, 17 February, 2024 The Pyramid at Anderston, 759 Argyle Street Glasgow G3 8DS The incredible tale about the fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter; a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist, Dr. Godwin Baxter. Agenda 17:30 – 18:30 Alasdair Gray Travelling Archive Alasdair Gray Archive Explore artworks, manuscripts and books connected […]
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Govan Music Festival 2024
13th – 16th March 2024 Govan Music Festival has unveiled its multi-genre programme of performances for its third annual edition. Programme for 2024 Wednesday 13 March – 1 p.m. The festival’ opens with a free School Choirs Concert at Govan’s Fairfield Club, where all seven of Govan’s school choirs will come together to celebrate music […]
Gray Day 2024
Sunday, 25 February, 2024, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. At OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 8QX with @canongatebooks Hosted by the legendary actor and theatre maker Tam Dean Burn Tam will also be reading a few Alasdair Gray short stories, you are in for a real treat! Crime writer, playwright and the best dressed […]
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Tuesday, February 6, 2024 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Alasdair Gray Archive – Free Tours
March 1st, 8th, 15th and 23rd, 2024 at 11am The Alasdair Gray Archive is a free, public resource which was established in March 2020 after Alasdair Gray’s death in late 2019. Free weekly tours of the collection with Custodian Sorcha Gray. @GraySorcha To secure a space please email with your preferred date.
Ciaran Ryan at Celtic Connections 2024
Ciaran Ryan played at the Old Fruitmarket, as part of Celtic Connections 2024, when he supported Kinnaris. Ryan is a dynamic, high energy player. He is a Scottish tenor banjo player, one of the UKs top players and a founding member of folk band Dallahan. His second solo album, Occupational Hazards, was released 2024. Photography by Pauline […]
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Monday, February 5, 2024 | Filed under: Celtic Connections 2024, Music, Music, Pat's Home Page Blog, Pauline Keightley
Helen Rose’s Outdoor Diary: Water of Leith Part 2.
February 2024 Water of Leith The Water of Leith is Edinburgh’s main river. It runs for 22 miles (35 km) from the Pentland Hills where it flows past Port Leith, into the Firth of Forth. The Water of Leith Walkway is about 14 miles long running from Balerno to Leith. I previously did the first […]
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Thursday, February 1, 2024 | Filed under: Helen Rose Hillwalking Diary, Pat's Home Page Blog
Review: Roaming Roots at Celtic Connections 2024
Photographs and Review by Pauline Keightley Roaming Roots review at Celtic Connections 2024 What a wealth of talent! The Roaming Roots Revue celebrated its ever popular, sold out show, with its 12th year as part of Celtic Connections. This year honouring the modern Scots song, interpreted and chosen by some of Scotland’s top talent. The […]
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Wednesday, January 31, 2024 | Filed under: Celtic Connections 2024, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog
Film Screenings: ‘Denmark – The State Of Happiness’ Lesley Riddoch
Screenings Across Scotland – until 28 March The film will screen at various community locations throughout Scotland from January till the end of March including Edinburgh, Nairn, Aberdeen, Ullapool, Montrose and many more ,…. See all listings and buy tickets “AN ‘inspiring’ film which shines a light on why Denmark is one of the happiest […]
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Friday, January 26, 2024 | Filed under: Cinema, Pat's Home Page Blog
Pride Over Prejudice Youth Performance – anti sectarianism project
This exciting youth project uses drama and the arts to challenge sectarianism. Pride Over Prejudice sessions will run at different community projects across Glasgow in: Govan/Ibrox, Parkhead, Toryglen and Maryhill! – February 2024. FREE for young people aged 9 to 16. The 90 min sessions will take place weekly and will be led by a […]
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Saturday, January 20, 2024 | Filed under: Classes and Workshops, Community event, Kids and young people, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Celtic Connections 2024
Thursday 18 January to Sunday 4 February 2024 World-renowned winter festival Celtic Connections opens in Glasgow Europe’s premier folk, roots and world music festival Celtic Connections opens in Glasgow Thursday 18 January, for what will be one of its biggest-ever capacity programmes. Running until Sunday 4 February, the renowned 18-day event will kickstart Scotland’s annual cultural calendar and […]
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Thursday, January 18, 2024 | Filed under: Celtic Connections 2024, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Gig Guide plus Club Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
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Glasgow Film Festival – Year of Celebration
The 20th festival will launch a year of celebration for Glasgow Film Theatre Glasgow Film Festival (GFF) has announced plans to host a series of special events for the 20th edition of the much-loved festival, which returns from 28 February to 10 March 2024. GFF is one of the leading film festivals in the UK and […]
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Peace Poetry Night
Thursday 25th January 2024 The Renfield Centre, Kirk Lounge, Glasgow, G2 4JP A warming Burns Night of poetry recital, on the theme of Scottish and Peace poems. Funds raised will go towards peacebuilding activities carried out by the Scottish Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. Some of Scotland’s finest wordsmiths will be performing their poetry including Hugh […]
Acclaimed Scottish Filmmaker Bill Douglas Celebrated With New Premieres at Glasgow Film Festival and Glasgow Short Film Festival 2024
Renowned Scottish filmmaker Bill Douglas to be celebrated with premieres at Glasgow Film Festival and Glasgow Short Film Festival GFF24 hosts UK premiere of Jack Archer’s new documentary Bill Douglas: My Best Friend, charting the filmmaker’s extraordinary lifelong friendship with Peter Jewell, on 8 March GSFF24 will open on 20 March with the first ever […]
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog
Weddings at Websters – Glasgow West End
Looking for the perfect engagement or wedding venue? Websters is situated in the heart of Glasgow’s West End. Originally Lansdowne parish church, it is a beautiful building built in 1863 by architect John Honeyman with stained glass windows by Alf Webster. With the stained-glass windows and ornate stonework, it is atmospheric – a unique and […]
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Friday, January 12, 2024 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog, Weddings, Weddings Glasgow
Helen Rose’s Outdoor Diary, Hampshire
January 2024. Hampshire In the autumn I visited friends in Hampshire. Hampshire is a ceremonial county in South East England. It is bordered by Berkshire to the north, Surrey and West Sussex to the east, the Isle of Wight across the Solent to the south, Dorset to the west, and Wiltshire to the north-west. It […]
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Friday, December 29, 2023 | Filed under: Helen Rose Hillwalking Diary, Pat's Home Page Blog
New Years Eve at McChuills
Sunday 31 December, 2023 at 7.30 p.m. In Dusk We Trust with Justin Robertson Event by Lets Go Back and McChuills McChuills, 80 High St, Glasgow G1 1NL The Legendary Justin Robertson returns to ‘In Dusk We Trust’ for a special NYE party Djs Justin Robertson (deadstock 33’s) Rob Mason & Bosco (lets go back) Bosco Loco (live) […]
