Book Launch: Whispers of the Dead, Lin Anderson
Thursday 1 August, 2024 – 7 p.m. Lin Anderson launches Whispers of the Dead at Waterstones, 153-157 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3EW Book Tickets ‘Forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod has become one of the most satisfying characters in modern crime fiction’ Daily Mail A gangland slaying. A missing movie star. When an actor goes missing in Glasgow, […]
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Thursday, July 25, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Glasgow Literary and Music Lounge at Red Rosa’s
Tuesday, 30 July, 2024 7.00 p.m. Red Rosa’s, 195 London Road, Glasgow G40 1PA Free – BYOB Featured Writer – Alan Cairncross Open Mic House Band Brian McFall and Carol Jamnejad Performers include: Richard LaLa, Carol Jamnejad, Chris Tait, Ray Evans, Lorna Morgan, Jim and Brian, Ken Pratt, Martin Goldie, Paul Anderson and Gail Winters […]
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Poems for Palestine, McNeills Glasgow
Thursday 18 July, 2024 7.30 p.m Launch of Fundraiser Pamphlet McNeill’s Bar 106 Torrisdale St, Glasgow G42 8PH Henry Bell, Sara Shaarawi and Lorna Morgan Poems for Palestine launch will be at McNeil’s pub in Govanhill on July 18th at 7.30pm with readings from Henry Bell, Sara Shaarawi, David Lees, Katherine Mackinnon and Tickle, and music from Doctur […]
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Sunday, July 14, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Storytelling for Adults, Mary Edward – Blending Fact and Fiction review Pat Byrne
In June I caught the train down to Alexandria to see Mary Edward at Storytelling for Adults – very enjoyable events showcasing local writers. I have long admired Mary Edward’s writing, in particular I enjoyed ‘Gallowgate’, published in 2022. This is the story of the struggle and survival of the O’Donnell sisters, two young Irishwomen […]
Thursday, July 11, 2024 | Filed under: Book and Event Reviews, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Pat's Home Page Blog
Short Attention Span Theatre, 10 July, 2024
The Old Hairdresser’s, Renfield Ln, Glasgow, G2 5AR Wednesday 10 July, 2024 7 p;m. The Six Playwrights Arabella by Jennifer MacRaeWhen the Lever Breaks by Chris Patrick Haud Yer Wheest! by Gail Winters Umm Kulthum by Martin Foreman Who Cares Wins by Alistair Maxwell Nifty by Adam McNelis Book Tickets £10
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Storytelling For Adults, Alexandria
Tuesday 30 July, 2024 at 11 a.m. Thomas P McBride – Growing Up In Renton This book has everything in the mix. Green Tree Remedies, 4 Church Street, Alexandria G83 0NP Free event but places restricted so please book: Contact Jo: 07562333731 or Mary 01389 729279 Free tea/coffee/biscuits available – Donations appreciated Tuesday 25 June, […]
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Friday, July 5, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Book launch: On The Scent Of The Honeyed Hive – Lesley O’Brien
Wednesday July 10th, 2024 7 for 7.30pm Avant Garde, 34-44 King St, Glasgow G1 5QT Lesley O’Brien is a musician, who performs with her female band Kittlin and the Carlton Jug Band. She is also a storyteller and poet. On The Scent Of The Honeyed Hive is her first collection. On The Scent Of The […]
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Tuesday, June 18, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
New Writer Showcase University of Glasgow
Tuesday 23 July, 2024, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m James McCune Smith Learning Hub (Room 743), University of Glasgow, University Avenue, G12 8QW Join the lifelong learners at the University of Glasgow as they share the best of their new creative writing. From poems and short stories to true tales and drama, help celebrate these […]
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Thursday, June 13, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
West Fest 2024: Talks Programme: Niall Murphy Glasgow City Heritage Trust
20th June, 2024 @ 7:00 pm Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street Glasgow, G3 8AW The Buildings of Brother Architects Hugh and David Barclay (1828-1892 and 1846 – 1917) FREE Niall Murphy, Director of Glasgow City Heritage Trust and conservation architect, will talk about the buildings of brother architects Hugh and David Barclay (1828-1892 and 1846 – 1917) […]
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Bonnie Fechter: A Celebration of Sheila Templeton
Sunday 9 June, 2024, 2.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. Church Hall, Kelvinside/Hillhead Parish Church, Observatory Road, Glasgow G12 9AR FREE A celebration of the poetry of the late Sheila Templeton, one of the finest Scots poets of recent years, by her friends and fellow poets. Sheila was an unforgettable personality whose warmth and humanity touched […]
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Thursday, May 30, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, WestFest Glasgow's Cultural and Community Festival
West Fest 2024: Talk: The Ancient and Historical Village of Partick
3rd June, 2024 @ 7:00 pm Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street Glasgow, G3 8AW FREE Gordon Urquhart, author and historian, will present an illustrated talk on the development of Partick from its earliest days as a medieval milling centre and bishopric retreat through to its formative years of heavy industry in the 19th century. The archaeological […]
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Celebrating Robert Tannahill’s 250th Anniversary
Monday, 3 June, 2024 An Evening of Song and Verse Free event Paisley Central Library, 22 High St, Paisley PA1 2BS The first OneRen event takes place on 3 June with an evening of song and verse at the stunning new Paisley Central Library. Celebrating the life and works of Robert Tannahill on his 250th […]
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Monday, May 27, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
The Hunterian Friday Focus: Pollinators
Friday 24 May, 2024 at 1.p.m – 1.30 p.m. – Online Join researcher Emma Plant to find out about their research into pollinators Part of the Friday Focus: The Hunterian’s Online Talks collection The University of Glasgow’s GALLANT project sees researchers investigating how Glasgow can move towards a climate resilient city. As part of the project, researcher Emma Plant, […]
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Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Aye Write 2024: Victor and Barry’s Kelvinside Compendium
Thursday, 8 August, 2024, 6.30 p.m. Event by:Aye Write Glasgow’s Book Festival and 404 Ink The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Killermont Street, G2 3NW Join beloved Scottish actors Alan Cumming (Goldeneye, The Good Wife) and Forbes Mason (The Crown, Eastenders) at Aye Write this August for an entertaining meander down memory close. It’s been 40 years […]
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Alumni Event, 60 Years of English & Creative Writing
Wednesday 5 June, 2024, 6 p.m. 60 Years of English & Creative Writing @ Strathclyde University : Alumni Special Learning & Teaching Building, University of Strathclyde, 16 Richmond Street Strathclyde Union Glasgow G1 1XQ Chaired by Dr. Rodge Glass, Convener of the MLitt in Creative Writing, featuring readings, discussion and informal chat about publication and […]
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Queen MacBeth – Val McDermid with Nicola Sturgeon
Tuesday 21 May, 2024, 6.30 p.m. Aye Write, City Halls and Old Fruitmarket, 100 Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1NQ Join acclaimed crime-writing novelist Val McDermid as she is interviewed by Nicola Sturgeon about her new book Queen MacBeth, the fifth instalment of Darkland Tales. Shakespeare fed us the myths of the MacBeths as murderous conspirators. But […]
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Thursday, May 2, 2024 | Filed under: Aye Write 2024, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
An Evening with Rose Ruane
Thursday 2 May, 2024, 7 p.m. Waterstones, Glasgow – Sauchiehall Street153-157 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3EW Join local author and artist Rose Ruane as she launches her incredible new novel Birding. Rose will be in conversation with Zoe Strachan. About Birding In a small seaside town, autumn is edging into winter, gulls ride winds over […]
The Tenementals May Day
Wednesday 1 May 2024, 7.30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Road, G4 9HZ Glasgow A History On 1 May, award-winning band The Tenementals will present a special Performance Lecture, which will create a radical history of Glasgow, in word and song. The night will include the launch of the band’s first […]
Scottish Writers – Sheila Templeton: A Celebration
Tuesday, 30th April 2024 Scottish Writers’ Centre Centre for Contemporary Arts 350 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow G2 3JD Come along to pay tribute and celebrate the life of the late Sheila Templeton. This is an open and joint gathering alongside esteemed friends, St. Mungo’s Mirrorball where Sheila’s poetry sparkled many a night, and Federation of Writers (Scotland) where Sheila […]
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Friday, April 26, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Michael Pedersen and Hollie McNish, GSA Degree Show
4 June, 2024, 6 p.m. – 7,p.m. Glasgow School of Art, Reid Lecture Theatre, 167 Renfrew Street Glasgow G3 6RQ On the occasion of The Glasgow School of Art Degree Show and The Cat Prince paperback launch: Live readings from prize-winning poets Michael Pedersen & Hollie McNish. A showcase of animations produced by GSA BA […]
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Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Imagine Something Different – 5th Paisley Book Festival kicks off on 25 April, 2024
The 5th Paisley Book Festival kicks off 25 April so why not join them and embark on a journey of discovery into the world of stories and storytelling? With the 2024 theme being Imagine Something Different: The festival is welcoming five writers from Ireland’s world-renowned literary scene, for their Ireland in Focus series, which is set to explore […]
Meagan Jennett Creative Conversations
Monday 29 April, 2024, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel, University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQ Free – Register at Eventbrite Meagan Jennett is an escaped bartender, who traded in crafting cocktails for crafting her own tales. Originally from Crozet, Virginia, she now lives in Scotland, where she is completing her Doctorate […]
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Monday, April 22, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Maggie and Me with Damian Barr and James Ley
Tuesday, 30 April, 2024 – 6.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN Aye Write Pop Up Event Join Damian Barr and James Ley in conversation with Jackie Wylie at the Mitchell Library as they explore the creation of the new stage version of Damian’s celebrated memoir Maggie & Me. Award-winning […]
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Friday, April 19, 2024 | Filed under: Aye Write 2024, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Paisley Book Festival 2024: A Glasgow Girl: Aasmah Mir
27 April 2024 Paisley Town Hall, Abbey Cl, Paisley PA1 1JF We’re thrilled to welcome The Sunday Times columnist and Times Radio broadcaster, Aasmah Mir, to speak about her heart-wrenching memoir A Glasgow Girl, which parallels her experience of growing up in 1970s Glasgow with her mother’s youth in Pakistan two decades earlier. Shortlisted for the Non-Fiction […]
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Saturday, April 13, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Book Launch: The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Scottish Literature
Tuesday 16 April, 2024, 7.30 p.m. Boyd Orr Building, University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8SP The highly anticipated book launch of the Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Scottish Literature, edited by Francis Hutcheson Professor of Scottish Literature, Gerard Carruthers. A Companion to Scottish Literature offers fresh readings of major authors and periods of Scottish literary production from the […]
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Friday, April 12, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Pat's Home Page Blog
Paisley Book Festival 2024: Andrew O’Hagan – Caledonian Road
28 April, 2024, 2.30 – 3.30 p.m. Loom Loggia, Paisley Town Hall, Abbey Cl, Paisley PA1 1JF Following on from his hugely successful novel, Mayflies, which was turned into a BAFTA award-winning BBC drama series last year, Ayrshire author Andrew O’Hagan joins Paisley Book Festival to introduce his brand-new novel, Caledonian Road. Described by Andrew […]
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Sunday, April 7, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Paisley Book Festival 2024
25 – 28 April, 2024 Imagine Something Different The 2024 Paisley Book Festival, themed “Imagine Something Different,” invites attendees to embark on a transformative journey into the world of stories and storytelling. Embracing the festival’s renowned radical edge, this year’s theme encourages stepping beyond conventional boundaries and seeking out new ideas with the […]
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Saturday, April 6, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog
Owning Your Story – Barry Graham at G20 Works
3 May, 2024, 7 p.m. G20 Works Building, 21 Dunbeith Place, Glasgow G20 8HS Performance and Discussion with Author Barry Graham ‘If you don’t own the story of your life, someone else will’ Barry will perform from his book – The Book of Man Barry Graham, originally from Maryhill, now lives in Wyndford after returning […]
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Monday, April 1, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Free Events, G20 Festival
Books at the Botanics
Friday 29 March – Monday 1 April Books at the Botanics Easter Weekend Book Fair 10 a.m. till 4.30 p.m. in the Hopkirk Building (behind the main range), Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Hopkirk Building, 730 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G12 0UE Card and cash payments accepted www.booksatthebotanics.co.uk Books at the Botanics on Facebook
Creative Conversations: May Sumbwanyambe
Monday 25 March, 2024, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel, University Avenue, G12 8QQ Described by The Scotsman as ‘one of the key creative figures in Scotland’s increasingly determined effort to come to terms with its own colonial past, and particularly with Scottish involvement in slavery and the slave trade,’ May […]
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Saturday, March 23, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
