Balloch Open Mic on Zoom
14 February, 2022 at 7 p.m. Poetry and Prose from various local writers. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 868 5436 9222 Passcode: 9XKffC Reminder – ‘LIVE’ open Mic at Balloch House Hotel first Monday in March. Hugh McMillan is headline act. Check out facebook for further details…
Read the full article: Balloch Open Mic on Zoom
Sunday, February 13, 2022 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Valentines Day Glasgow, Zoom and online events
Poetry at Inn Deep
Tuesday, 15 February, 2022 – 8 p.m. 445 Great Western Road, Glasgow West End G12 8HH Three Featured Performers: Gray Crosbie-Kinnaird, Jim Monaghan, Mark Richardson Plus open mic with ten acts Every Tuesday Msg the page to reserve a 5 min spot. Poetry starts at 8PM Free inn Hosted by @samsmallpoetry
Read the full article: Poetry at Inn Deep
| Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Scottish Slam Poetry Final 2022
Saturday 12 March, 2022 at 2 pm – 4.30pm Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, 113 – 117 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HD Buy Tickets Live poetry competition to decide the Scottish Slam Champion of 2022. A dozen winners of slam throughout the past year vie for the chance to become Scottish Champion., scoop the cash prize money […]
Read the full article: Scottish Slam Poetry Final 2022
Thursday, February 10, 2022 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
An Evening with Louise Welsh ‘The Second Cut’
Thursday 17 February, 2022 at 7 pm Waterstones, 153-157 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3EW Thrilling and atmospheric, The Second Cut delves into the dark side of twenty-first century Glasgow. Twenty years on from his appearance in The Cutting Room, Rilke is still walking a moral tightrope between good and bad, saint and sinner. Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd Twenty years […]
Read the full article: An Evening with Louise Welsh ‘The Second Cut’
Monday, February 7, 2022 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Wanderlust Women on Zoom
Wednesday 9 February, 2022 at 7.30 p.m. Event by Fife Writes The next Zoom session will be slightly different with four guest poets, each reading a selection from their recently published collection, Wanderlust Women. The poets are Tracy Patrick, Lesley Benzie, Donna Campbell and Linda Jackson. They said about their book, ‘Finding ourselves limited with […]
Kavya Prize – New Writers Prize To Celebrate Scotland’s Ethnically Diverse Communities
A new Scottish literary prize has been launched aimed at celebrating published work and new writing by Scotland’s ethnically diverse communities. The Kavya Prize, in association with the University of Glasgow, seeks to encourage Scottish black, indigenous, and people of colour writers – either living in Scotland or abroad. The inaugural prize for full-length published […]
Friday, January 14, 2022 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Pat's Home Page Blog
Second International Alasdair Gray Conference
16-17 June 2022 Theme: Across Space & Form A two-day, interdisciplinary gathering held in Glasgow in the summer of 2022. Keynote Speakers Ali Smith – Internationally acclaimed novelist, short story writer and longtime Gray supporter Jenny Brownrigg – Exhibitions Director at the Glasgow School of Art Tickets Tickets for the whole two days of the […]
Read the full article: Second International Alasdair Gray Conference
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 | 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
Balloch Open Mic Blog: A New Kid On The Block
Martin Goldie Despite only writing poetry for just over a year, sixty two year old Martin Goldie, has had poems published in ‘Writer’s Forum’ and the Scottish Poetry Publication ‘Wee Dreich and Dreich.’ He enjoys reading his poems live and online and regularly participates in live and zoom open mic events, including the Balloch Open […]
Read the full article: Balloch Open Mic Blog: A New Kid On The Block
Monday, December 27, 2021 | Filed under: Blog: Balloch Open Mic, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Calton Ceilidh Open Mic 14 December, 2021
Music and Spoken Word The Calton Bar, 415 London Rd, Glasgow G40 1AG Tuesday 14 December, 2021 at 7 p.m. Featured Artist Doctur Normul – the East End Chanteuse. Plus performers including: Ann Marie O’Hare Spike Munro Richard Lala Lesley O’Brien Douglas Thompson Louise Malone Eileen Farrelly plus other writers featured in: Floor spots still […]
Read the full article: Calton Ceilidh Open Mic 14 December, 2021
Monday, December 13, 2021 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Christmas in Glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Scottish Writers Christmas Speakeasy 2021
‘WHAT INSPIRES AND DELIGHTS’ DECEMBER 14 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM FREE – £3.00 Register for event. Join Scottish Writers’ speakeasy celebration at the CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD Hear new voices and meet old friends with ‘What inspires and delights’. For those who cannot attend in person, please register to join […]
Read the full article: Scottish Writers Christmas Speakeasy 2021
Thursday, December 2, 2021 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Christmas in Glasgow, Free Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, Zoom and online events
Balloch Open Mic Blog: Interview with Evelyn Lawrie
‘Gie Me a Word’ Mary Irvine interviews debut author and regular supporter of Balloch Open Mic, Evelyn Lawrie. Where were you born/brought up? I was born and brought up in Bonhill in 1936. I went to Bonhill Primary and then the Vale of Leven Academy. Christie Primary School, in Middleton Street, was the original Academy. […]
Read the full article: Balloch Open Mic Blog: Interview with Evelyn Lawrie
Monday, November 29, 2021 | Filed under: Blog: Balloch Open Mic, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Book launch: Like A Tree Walking by Vahni Capildeo
1 December, 2021 at 7 p.m. By Carcanet Press Online event celebrating the launch of Like a Tree, Walking by Vahni Capildeo, the 2021 Poetry Book Society Winter Choice. Hosting the reading will be fellow Carcanet poet Padraig Regan, joining Vahni to discuss the new book. The event will feature readings and discussion, and audience […]
Read the full article: Book launch: Like A Tree Walking by Vahni Capildeo
Thursday, November 25, 2021 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Poetry, Zoom and online events
Community Ownership – Assets or Liabilities Online Discussion
23 November, 2021 at 6 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. Glasgow Against Closures Event by Jim Monaghan and Fatima Uygun Join Glasgow Against Closures for an open discussion on the subject of Community Ownership, Asset Transfers and the implications of the People Make Glasgow Communities programme. All welcome. Event on Facebook
Read the full article: Community Ownership – Assets or Liabilities Online Discussion
Monday, November 22, 2021 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Community event, Free Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Creative Conversations: Apphia Campbell
Monday 22 November, 2021 University Chapel, Glasgow University Memorial Chapel, University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQ Free Event – Register at Eventbrite About this event Apphia Campbell is originally from United States, and graduated from Florida International University with a BFA in theatre performance. In 2013 she wrote her critically acclaimed piece, ‘Black Is The Color […]
Read the full article: Creative Conversations: Apphia Campbell
Sunday, November 21, 2021 | Filed under: Creative Conversations 2021, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Book Launch: Wild Women Of A Certain Age, Magi Gibson
Tuesday, 7 December, 2021 at 7 p.m. Event by Magi Gibson Dram Glasgow 232 -246 Woodlands Road, Glasgow G3 6ND Celebrate with Magi Gibson the publication of the 21st Anniversary Edition of this iconic poetry collection! It includes a new intro – and a few poems missed out first time round. In the ‘Wee Dram’ Magi […]
Read the full article: Book Launch: Wild Women Of A Certain Age, Magi Gibson
Thursday, November 18, 2021 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Poetry and the Climate Crisis: Scotland and India
Thursday 16 November, 2021 – Online University of Glasgow Arts Exploring poetry and the climate crisis through the works two great, international writers: Patrick Geddes and Rabindranath Tagore. About this event Part of the Being Human Festival 2021 How can poetry be of practical help in the climate crisis? How can it set the tone for […]
Read the full article: Poetry and the Climate Crisis: Scotland and India
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, COP26 Glasgow, Climate Change, Save the Planet, Science, Biodiversity Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
The Landing Hub – COP26 Fringe Event
29 October – 14 November, 2021 The Landing Hub is a vibrant, welcoming space where the climate and social justice movements meet the arts. The Space is a fringe event of COP26, and is running from the 29th of October to the 14th of November. The Landing Hub, is right next door to: The Sustainable […]
Read the full article: The Landing Hub – COP26 Fringe Event
Sunday, November 14, 2021 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Community event, COP26 Glasgow, Climate Change, Save the Planet, Science, Biodiversity Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, 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
GWL – Walking Tour with Denise Mina
15 November, 2021, 12.30 – 1.30 p.m. Part of Book Week Scotland 2021 This event is part of the 2021 Book Week Scotland Digital Festival. It is a pre-recorded film. Join Crime writer Denise Mina and Glasgow Women’s Library volunteer Melody House on this special, conversational tour of the Glasgow Garnethill area. Denise’s debut novel Garnethill was […]
Read the full article: GWL – Walking Tour with Denise Mina
Friday, November 12, 2021 | Filed under: Book Week Scotland=2023, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog
Book Week Scotland: Writing Trumpet with Jackie Kay
17th November, 2021 Film Jackie Kay’s debut novel Trumpet was first released in 1988 and received high critical acclaim. It won the Guardian First Fiction prize, the Authors’ Club Best First Novel Award and a Lambda Literary Award. Inspired by the life of Billy Tipton, the novel explores the fallout left in the wake of the death […]
Read the full article: Book Week Scotland: Writing Trumpet with Jackie Kay
Book Week Scotland – Built Upon the Rock SWC
16 November,2021 – 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Stephen Watt – Poet in Residence Dumbarton Football Club Centre for Contemporary Arts, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD Amongst his many other achievements, Stephen Watt has been Dumbarton FC’s Poet-in-Residence since 2016. This special Book Week Scotland Event by Scottish Writers Centre is supported by the […]
Read the full article: Book Week Scotland – Built Upon the Rock SWC
COP26: A Radical Act of Love, Arborescence
10 November, 2021, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Woodlands Community, 66 Ashley Street, GlasgowG3 6HW Woodlands Community – Local to Global at COP26 Hosted by Healy Arts and Prof Richard DeMarco The event will be a video presentation and a platform to discuss future projects relating to tree planting with particular reference to Joseph Beuys […]
Read the full article: COP26: A Radical Act of Love, Arborescence
Tuesday, November 9, 2021 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Cinema, Community event, COP26 Glasgow, Climate Change, Save the Planet, Science, Biodiversity Events, Free Events, Woodlands Community
Calton Ceilidh anthology by Ruby McCann
The anthology ‘Calton Ceilidh’ includes the work of many of the writers who performed at Cheeky Besom’s Glasgow’s Literary Lounge. It also includes a link to audio musical performances and live poetry. The anthology is a celebration of Cheeky Besoms and ‘Calton Ceilidh’ edited by Ruby McCann – published by Rymour Books. The launch of […]
Read the full article: Calton Ceilidh anthology by Ruby McCann
What’s On in Glasgow: Books, Talks and Poetry Events
(Ruby McCann, Poet, Editor, Publisher and Playwright) Glasgow is overflowing with literary fervour. Both established and up and coming writers can be heard reading their work at events in the city almost every night of the week. There are various book launches, spoken word events, literary festivals and writing workshops at various venues throughout the […]
Read the full article: What’s On in Glasgow: Books, Talks and Poetry Events
Monday, November 8, 2021 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Writing
COP26: Towards Net Zero – speakers and discussion
Wednesday 10 November 2021, 8 p.m. Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G4 9HZ Supported by the Peace & Justice Project Speakers include: Jeremy Corbyn MP, Sarah Wooley (BFAWU), Roz Foyer (STUC), Mick Lynch (RMT), Denise Christie (Fire Brigades’ Union), Mick Whelan (ASLEF), Manuel Cortes (TSSA) With music from Calum Baird & Kevin P. Gilday How do we respond to the climate crisis? What urgent action do we […]
Read the full article: COP26: Towards Net Zero – speakers and discussion
Thursday, November 4, 2021 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, COP26 Glasgow, Climate Change, Save the Planet, Science, Biodiversity Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
Climate Emergency Newsroom, University of Glasgow
Monday 01 November 2021 – Friday 12 November 2021 09:00 – 16:00 COP 26 Online Ideas and Feedback Form 80 sixth year pupils from South Lanarkshire’s secondary schools Website Young people will become journalists, covering the events of COP26; interviewing climate leaders, advocates and scientists; exploring the local actions people can take to tackle climate […]
Read the full article: Climate Emergency Newsroom, University of Glasgow
Monday, November 1, 2021 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, COP26 Glasgow, Climate Change, Save the Planet, Science, Biodiversity Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Kids and young people, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Samantha Walton Creative Conversations
Monday 1 November 2021 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. University Memorial Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ Register for event at Eventbrite Samantha Walton is a writer and editor based in Bristol. Her non-fiction book, Everybody Needs Beauty: In Search of the Nature Cure (Bloomsbury 2021) blends nature writing with […]
Read the full article: Samantha Walton Creative Conversations
Sunday, October 31, 2021 | 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
Ann McLaren at Balloch Open Mic 1 November, 2021
Monday, 1 November, 2021 at 7 p.m. Next Open Mic will be Monday, November 1st when the headliner will be Ann MacLaren. Ann’s short stories have appeared in anthologies by the Association for Scottish Literary Studies, Scottish Book Trust, Federation of Writers (Scotland) and Scottish Association of Writers. The author of Handle with Care and Other […]
Read the full article: Ann McLaren at Balloch Open Mic 1 November, 2021
Friday, October 29, 2021 | Filed under: Blog: Balloch Open Mic, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Creative Conversations: Frances Poet
Monday 08 November 2021 at 13:00 – 14:00 University of Glasgow – Online Event Tickets at Evenbrite Frances Poet is a Glasgow based writer. Stage plays include Fibres (Stella Quines/Citizens Theatre, Scottish tour 2019 and a filmed version made in collaboration with Solus in Autumn 2020), Gut (Writers’ Guild Best Play Award winner, UK Theatre […]
Read the full article: Creative Conversations: Frances Poet
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Free Events, Zoom and online events
Landscapes Without Figures, The American South West by Ian R. Mitchell
‘Landscapes without Figures’ shows a selection of 36 from the thousands of images Ian has taken of the American South West over a period of two decades, on almost yearly visits. It is an area whose natural landscape is a delight to any photographer and where the light, especially in winter when I tend to […]
Read the full article: Landscapes Without Figures, The American South West by Ian R. Mitchell
Sunday, October 24, 2021 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Christmas Shopping in Glasgow, Online Shopping, Pat's Home Page Blog, Photography, Shopping
Scottish Poetry Library: Launch Poetry London 100th edition
Friday 29th October, 2021 at 7 p.m. Scottish Poetry Library, 5 Crichtons Close, Edinburgh EH8 8DT Livestream can be accessed via Eventbrite Event by Poetry London Scottish Poetry Library Tickets Please join the Scottish launch of Poetry London’s 100th issue, marking 33 years in print as one of the leading international poetry magazines. With Niall Campbell, […]
Read the full article: Scottish Poetry Library: Launch Poetry London 100th edition
