Dialogue Road Show
23 May, 2019 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Discover Dialogue with the SWC and Dialogue Books · Hosted by Scottish Writers’ Centre Spearheaded by publisher Sharmaine Lovegrove, Dialogue Books is home to a variety of stories from illuminating voices often excluded from the mainstream. The imprint has built its foundations on the idea that through storytelling […]
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Monday, May 13, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Anne Donovan Scottish Writers Centre
Image credit: Alan Dimmick. Tuesday, 4 June, 2019, 7 – 9 p.m. Scottish Writers Centre, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD Anne Donovan will read from her work and talk about the importance of voice in her fiction, and the process of writing in different Scots voices. Anne Donovan is the author of the short […]
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Kathleen Winter, Creative Conversations
(Larry D. Moore [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] Monday 13 May, 2019 1 – 2 p.m. An extra-curricular #CreativeConversations event for May! @colinjherd will be in conversation with award-winning novelist, short story-writer and non-fiction writer, Kathleen Winter (@supremetronic) on Mon 13th May, 1-2 Free & Open to the Public University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill […]
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Saturday, May 11, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Thoughts and Reflections in Poetry and Song with David Nicoll
Tuesday 28 May, 2019 Glasgow Literary Lounge, Calton Bar May’s monthly featured showcase at the Glasgow Literary Lounge with poet and musician, David Nicoll who recently returned to Scotland after living in South Africa for more than thirty-six years. Nicoll will be launching his new publication, Thoughts & Reflections Volume 3, (Amazon KDP, 2019). In […]
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Thursday, May 9, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Crossways Irish Scottish Cultural and Literary Festival Roseanne Watt & Kate Newmann
Literary Lunchtime Wednesday 8 June, 2019 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. BAAD Backyard, Calton Entry, 54 Calton Entry, Glasgow G40 2SB Roseanne Watt is a poet, filmmaker and musician from Shetland. She is poetry editor for the online literary magazine The Island Review. She was the winner of the 2015 Outspoken Poetry Prize (Poetry in Film) and runner-up […]
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Free Comic Book Day, City Centre Comics
Saturday, 4 May, 2019 City Centre Comics, 37 Ruthven Lane, G12 9BG Free Comic Book Day 2019 A large selection of the free comics on offer this year! Free comic grab bag! 20% off all sets 20% off all t-shirts! Selected Marvel/DC action figures reduced! A free copy of DC Year Of The Villain #1 […]
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Friday, May 3, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Kids and young people, Shopping
Booked Festival Wendy Erskine
Saturday, 18 May, 2019 – 4 – 5.30 p.m. West Dunbartonshire Festival of Words Dumbarton Library, Strathleven Place, Dumbarton G82 1BD Sweet Home is the debut short story collection of Wendy Erskine which has aroused great interest and critical acclaim. A reclusive cult-rock icon ends his days in the street where he was born; a […]
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Wednesday, May 1, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Hungry Cities, Redesigning Our Relationship to Food
13 June, 2019 6 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. CCA A panel discussion examining the role of design in changing our relationship to food, in which we talk to those who have radically redesigned elements of the Scottish food system. In this panel discussion, we examine what role design can play in changing our relationship to […]
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Poverty in Britain today – Kerry Hudson’s Lowborn Tour
Thursday, 16 May, 2019 – 4.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m. The Mitchell Library Kerry Hudson in conversation with Darren McGarvey, on poverty and class in the UK – Kerry Hudson’s Lowborn We are delighted to be part of award winning author Kerry Hudson’s book tour. Her latests book – LOWBORN – is a powerful, personal, agenda […]
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Monday, April 29, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Crossways -Irish/Scottish Cultural and Literary Festival Glasgow
7 – 11 May, 2019 The particular aim of the second annual Crossways is to foster and expand the rather weak literary links between Ireland and Scotland across the North Channel. It brings together notable Irish writers, musicians, and cultural figures – from both North and South – together with their Scottish peers, in a well-planned and well-balanced Festival […]
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Saturday, April 27, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog
Graham Fulton – Glitches of Mortality Book Launch
Saturday 8th of June, 2019 at 7:30 PM Glitches of Mortality published by Pindrop Press which is the 16th book of poems by Graham Fulton Project Cafe, 134 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G3 6ST It’s a free event BYOB. ‘This absolute belter of a book’ Donny O’Rourke
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Wednesday, April 24, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Express Yourself, Tell it Slant
Friday 26 April, 2019 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. April Express Yourself brings you talent from all over the world this month and you’ll not want to miss it. French poet Dr Claire Trévien will read from her new publication ‘Brain Fugue’. Plus usual 10 poets giving you 10 minutes of poetry and it is just […]
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Tuesday, April 23, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
School for Civic Imagination CCA
3 May, 2019, 2.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m. On The Reasons of Schooling Explore ‘the educational turn’ through analysing the use of school formats within the arts. Moderated by Jason Bowman with Alternative School of Economics, School of Engaged Art, Beta-Local and the School for Civic Imagination. Free (unticketed) / All ages CCA 350 Sauchiehall […]
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Friday, April 19, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Joe Hullait, Scot Squad Writer at QMU
Tuesday, 16 April, 2019 5.30 p.m.- 7.30 p.m. The writer and creator of BBC Scotland’s Scot Squad will be giving a talk and answering questions about writing TV comedy. Scot Squad is a comedy / mockumentary following the first Unified Scottish Police Force. It is on its fifth series. Scot Squad first aired on 27 October […]
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Tuesday, April 16, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Creative Conversations, Kathleen Winter
Monday 13th May, 2019, 1 – 2 p.m. Free & Open to the Public University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ Colin J. Herd will be in conversation with award-winning novelist, short story-writer and non-fiction writer, Kathleen Winter. All welcome More about Creative Conversations
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Monday, April 15, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
New Writings Showcase, Scottish Writers’ Centre
Tuesday, 23 April, 2019, 7 p.m. CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD It takes passion, talent, and craftsmanship to create art with words, and Glasgow writers and poets are brimming with all three. Come along and enjoy these brave new voices. This event is free for all! Event on Facebook scottishwriterscentre.co.uk
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Ian Macpherson, Comedy Writing Workshop
Saturday 11 May 2.00pm to 4.00pm Free Comedy Writing Workshop with Ian Macpherson Garnethill Multicultural Centre 21 Rose Street Glasgow G3 6RE Limited places. FREE but donation (£2 suggested) towards room hire appreciated To book a place on this workshop please email ailieroanne@live.co.uk ‘One of the most creative and intelligent comedians I’ve ever seen’ The […]
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Chris Brookmyre, Aye Write
23rd Apr 2019 • 8:00PM – 9:00PM • Mitchell Library The popular author launches his brand new book, Fallen Angel To new nanny Amanda, the Temple family seem to have it all: the former actress; the famous professor; their three successful grown-up children. But like any family, beneath the smiles and hugs there lurks far […]
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Saturday, April 13, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Poetry at The Parlour Glasgow West End
Every Sunday kicking off Sunday 14th April, 2019 8PM on Sunday night for an open mic, open to all, and a 15 min set from our featured performer. The Parlour, 28 Vinicombe Street, G12 8BE Featured Poets APRIL 14TH Bibi June APRIL 21ST Amelia Bayler APRIL 28TH Christopher Macarthur-Boyd MAY 5TH Samuel Glover MAY 12th […]
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Speakin Cajun CCA
Saturday 13 April, 2019 – 7.30 p.m. Poetry Circus and Speakin Cajun Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD Brand new Spring music and spoken word cabaret comes to the CCA in Glasgow with The Jennifer Ewan Band and electrifying Poetry Circus spoken word artists: Katharine Macfarlane, Victoria McNulty – […]
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Thursday, April 11, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
The Red Light Zone by Jeff Zycinski – Jeff and Suzie Talk Radio
Waterstones Byres Road Thursday, 2 May, 2019 – 7.30 p.m. Join Jeff Zycinski, former Head of Radio at BBC Scotland, when he discusses his new book The Red Light Zone – An Insider’s ‘Laugh ‘n’ Tell of BBC Radio with Nation Radio Scotland’s Suzie McGuire. Hear about what really goes on in those soundproof studios […]
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Monday, April 8, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Aye Write 2019! Sara Sheridan introduces Anne Griffin and Anstey Harris
Friday, 22nd March 2019 Mitchell Library Review by Mary Irvine The two authors being introduced were Anne Griffin and Anstey Harris. Both in the fifties, each has recently published her first novel. Anne Griffin is an Irish novelist living in Ireland. She has won recognition for her previous writings but ‘When All Is Said’ is […]
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Sunday, April 7, 2019 | Filed under: Aye Write Book Festival 2019, Book and Event Reviews, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Mary Irvine: Writer and Philhellene
Sleaford Mods, CCA screening and Q and A
Sleaford Mods – Invisible Britain Wednesday 10 April 2019 7pm, £5 (£3) + £1 booking fee, Theatre 15+ Book Online / 0141 352 4900 Sleaford Mods – Invisible Britain shows the most relevant and uncompromising British band in years sticking two fingers up to the zeitgeist and articulating the rage and desperation of those without a voice […]
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Thursday, April 4, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Cinema
White Shroud by Antanas Skema – music and words with Merope
Wednesday 17th April, 2019, Doors open 7 PM, event until 9:30 PM Savings Bank, Glasgow An evening of music and words in celebration of cult Lithuanian novel WHITE SHROUD by Antanas Škėma, Lithuanian avant-garde writer from the mid-20th century. Evening is presented in collaboration with Lithuanian Culture Institute and Vagabond Voices. Ask any well-read Lithuanian who […]
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Book launch, readings and music at Avant Garde
The Launch of Glasgow: Justice/Just Is 13 May, 2019 Host Linda Jackson Have you heard this man, Van Vuuren play guitar? Have you heard Magi Gibson read? Now, have you read Charlie Gracie’s new novel? You will. Come on down to Avant Garde. Book launch of new Seahorse publication. Avant Garde, 34-44 King St, Glasgow […]
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Wednesday, April 3, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Book Event ‘Resurrection Men’ by David Craig
Saturday 6th April, 2019 Good Press Gallery David Craig will be hosting a book event at Good Press to promote his Glasgow-based debut novel, Resurrection Men. He will be discussing the book, Glasgow in the Victorian era, and reading a short extract from his book. Copies will be on sale, signed on requested. ‘Resurrection Men’, […]
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Aye Write 2019! Frank Tallis and Laura Mucha
The Facts of Love 31st Mar 2019 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM The Mitchell, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN Love is a great leveller. Everyone wants love, everyone falls in love, everyone loses love, and everyone knows something of love’s madness. In The Incurable Romantic, Psychologist Dr Frank Tallis shares the stories of some of his […]
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Sunday, March 31, 2019 | Filed under: Aye Write Book Festival 2019, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Aye Write: Emily Cutts with Carol Craig
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3NY 31st March 2019 • 1:15PM – 2:15PM • In The Dear Wild Place campaigner Emily Cutts recounts her community’s successful David and Goliath struggle against housing development in Glasgow’s North Kelvin Meadow, also known as ‘the Children’s Wood’. Emily talks about the importance of green space […]
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Aye Write 2019! Daniel Smith
The Ardlamont Mystery: The Real-Life Story Behind the Creation of Sherlock Holmes 31st Mar 2019 • 8:00PM – 9:00PM • Mitchell Library In 1893, Alfred Monson is charged with killing a young lieutenant, Cecil Hambrough. In The Ardlamont Mystery, Daniel Smith re-examines the evidence of the case that gripped Victorian Britain. Among the witnesses that […]
Aye Write 2019! Malachy Tallack and Madeline Bunting
Novels from the Edges of Britain 31st Mar 2019 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM • Mitchell Library Shetland: a place of sheep and soil, of harsh weather, close ties and an age-old way of life. The Valley at the Centre of the World, the debut novel from Malachy Tallack, one of our most exciting new literary […]
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