In Conversation with Rupert Thomson and Graeme Macrae Burnet
Waterstones Sauchiehall Street Glasgow Thursday , 28 February, 2019 Rupert Thomson is one of the UK’s most critically lauded writers. Author of eleven novels, his latest ‘Never Anyone But You’ tells the story of the gender-defying French artists Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore from their adolescence in Nantes, through their years among the surrealists of […]
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Tuesday, January 29, 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
Modern Poetry for Modern People at St Louis Partick
With Sam Small St Louis Cafe/Bar 734 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow G11 6RD “NEW ME NEW YEAR NEW POETRY NEW NIGHT “ First Thursday every month 9 – 11 p.m. FREE “Come on down to St. Louis on the first Thursday of the month to hear some poetry, a mix of traditional and modern, from experienced […]
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Creative Conversations: DUB POET D’BI YOUNG ANITAFRIKA
Monday 28 January 2019, 1 – 2 p.m. Free & Open to the Public University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ D’bi Young Anitafrika is a queer Black feminist artist. Canadian Poet of Honor and YWCA Woman of Distinction in the Arts, she is an internationally celebrated African Jamaican […]
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Sunday, January 27, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Sonnet Youth Showcase
17 February, 2019 The Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HB Sonnet Youth is a spoken word house party, a literary rave, a poetic piss up – bringing together poets, comedians and musicians for an afternoon of no holds barred performances. ‘As part of the Sonnet Youth Weekender we’ve curated a special showcase of some of the […]
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Wednesday, January 23, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
6th This Is Not A Burns Night, Govanhill Baths review Pat Byrne
I went along with my friend Gillian to The Rum Shack (657– 659 Pollokshaws Road, G41 2AB) for our first experience of this annual event. This year the celebration combined fundraising for Govanhill Baths with a tribute to the poet Tom Leonard who died recently. The venue was downstairs in the pub and it was stowed – by […]
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Glasgow Literary Lounge – Alternative Burns
22 January, 2019 East End Showcase of Literature, Music and Art Speakeasy and Open Mic Night with Jim Ferguson by Cheeky Besom Productions Calton Bar, 415 London Road, G40 1AG To secure a 5 – 7 minute slot contact Ruby McCann Seeking submissions inspired by the theme ‘Alternative Burns’ – open to your own interpretation. […]
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Monday, January 21, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Burns Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Women and Rent Strikes Red Clydeside at the Mitchell Library
31 January, 2019, 6 p.m. Talk by Dr Valerie Wright, Glasgow University, will consider role that women played in the grassroots and party political activism in Glasgow and West of Scotland, collectively termed ‘Red Clydeside’ Free but places are limited. Book in person at the Granville Street reception or phone 0141 287 2999. The Mitchell […]
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Sunday, January 20, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
World Without Walls with musician and songwriter Brian McFall
Tuesday 26 February, 2019, 7 p.m. Glasgow Literary Lounge The Calton Bar, 415 London Road, Glasgow G40 1AG A WORLD WITHOUT WALLS: Featuring ‘The Life of Brian’ with Musician and Songwriter Brian McFall Calling all poets, warriors, misfits, dancers, writers, film makers, mystics, artists, troubadours, flaneurs, sole adventurers, and musicians. Cheeky Besom Productions in partnership with […]
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Thursday, January 17, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Gig Guide plus Club Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Novelist Sarah Moss Creative Conversations
Monday 21 January 2019, 1 p.m. Free & Open to the Public University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ Sarah Moss writes on the history and literature of food and travel. She co-edits, with Nicola Humble, the Food series at Manchester University Press, and has a BA, M.St. […]
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Wednesday, January 16, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Tell It Slant Express Yourself on Burns Night
25 January, 2019 – 7 p.m. What’s this, Tell it slant are hosting a Burns Night, complete with haggis, neeps and tatties. Aye. Veggie Haggis cos The Project Cafe is veggie. Fantastic array of poets wanting to share poetry with everyone. It’s BYOB (wine & beer only) and as always a raffle with poetry prizes. […]
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Friday, January 11, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Burns Events
Rachael Allen, Creative Conversations
Monday 14 January, 2019 1 p.m. Poet Rachael Allen Free & Open to the Public University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ Rachael Allen was born in Cornwall and studied English Literature at Goldsmiths College. She is the poetry editor at Granta, co-editor at the poetry press Clinic […]
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Wednesday, January 9, 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
Three Leaps of the Gazelle, Playwrights Studio
By Jack Dickson – Rehearsed Reading 17 January, 2019 CCA Email hayley@playwrightsstudio.co.uk to reserve your seat. ‘That’s why we do this job, Jo-Jo. That’s why we’re here. To help people. Cos if we’re not helping, what the fuck are we doing?” (Lance Corporal Christine McGuire) In an increasingly uncertain world, opinions polarise. We cling to […]
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Scottish National Poetry Slam January 2019
Scottish Slam Championships at The Tron Theatre Sunday January 13, 2019 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Winners of slams in the chilly wee nation during the year go head to head for the title of Scottish Slam Champion 2019. Tickets: #8.50 – This gig sells out so buy your tickets. Hosted by Robin Cairns Tron […]
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Saturday, January 5, 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
Charlie Gracie, Meet the Author, Fruin Farm review by Mary Irvine
Meet the Author Charlie Gracie – ‘To Live With What You Are’ The final meeting of the Meet The Author events for 2018 took place once again at the picturesque Fruin Farm, Glen Fruin, Helensburgh G84 9EE This time we welcomed Charlie Gracie, originally from Baillieston but now domiciled at the other side of the Ben. […]
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Wednesday, January 2, 2019 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Mary Irvine: Writer and Philhellene
This Is Not A Burns Night, Govanhill Community Baths Trust
Sunday, 20 January, 2019 . 2.30 – 4.30 p.m. The Rum Shack The 6th Annual Govanhill Baths “This is Not a Burns Night” event will be a tribute to our friend Tom Leonard. Entry by donation on the door. Featuring Rab Wilson, Victoria McNulty, Chris McQueer, Jim Ferguson and Tracy Harvey, hosted by Jim Monaghan. […]
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Caro Ramsay, Plotting Your Novel
January, 15th, 2019 Scottish Writers Centre, CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD A quick guide to getting it right! A workshop and presentation on how to plot a novel, including lots of questions and answers and troubleshooting the usual stumbling blocks ; the muddle in the middle, the wandering timeline and how to entice an […]
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Stuart MacBride, Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow
CRIME WRITER STUART MACBRIDE Creative Conversations 7 January 2019 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ Free & Open to the Public Stuart MacBride was born in Dumbarton near Glasgow but grew up in Aberdeen. He is the bestselling author of several novels […]
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Monday, December 31, 2018 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Love Music Hate Racism, The Arlington
Saturday 29 December, 2018 LMHR end-of-year party. It’s on the last Saturday of the year, in that sweet spot between Christmas Day and Hogmanay, and starts at 5pm. All the performers have their own brand of magic to bring along to The Arlington. Look forward to seeing y’all. If you can’t make it on the […]
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Karine Polwart, Creative Conversations
10 December, 2018, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. SINGER-SONGWRITER KARINE POLWART Creative Conversations University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer Of The Year 2018, Karine Polwartis a multi-award-winning Scottish songwriter and musician, as well as a theatre maker, storyteller, spoken-word performer and published essayist. […]
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Sunday, December 9, 2018 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Refuweegee and Music Broth Unsilent Night Fundraiser
12 December, 2018 The Drygate, 85 Drygate Street, Glasgow G4 0UT An Unsilent Night of good music, good company and a good cause! Refuweegee & Music Broth have teamed up to bring you the perfect xmas night out. All funds raised go towards the provision of musical instruments from the 400+ Music Broth library for refugees. Performing on the […]
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Thursday, December 6, 2018 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Christmas in Glasgow, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Novelist Ann Cleeves, Creative Conversations
Monday 3 December, 2018 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ Ann Cleeves is the author of over thirty critically acclaimed novels, and in 2017 was awarded the highest accolade in crime writing, the CWA Diamond Dagger. She is the creator of popular […]
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Saturday, December 1, 2018 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Christmas Speakeasy and Open Mic, Scottish Writers
18 December, 2018 CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD Scottish Writers are throwing their annual Speakeasy, hosted by the fabulous Rose Fraser Ritchie! Get a slot: The theme this year is “gifts”, so to get a slot email info@scottishwriterscentre.co.uk Entry to the event is free of charge, but if you are able please bring […]
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Mary Irvine’s Blog: Michael J Malone at Book Week Scotland 2018
A very appreciative audience enjoyed an entertaining two hours during the recent Book Week 2018 when the Helensburgh Library played host to poet turned novelist Michael J Malone. He spoke of his early writing life and the benefits of joining a writers’ group for support and encouragement, as well as offering critiques. Having had many […]
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Tuesday, November 27, 2018 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Mary Irvine: Writer and Philhellene
Lin Anderson, Shaping the Story at Scottish Writers Centre
Tuesday 4th December 2018: CCA Clubroom at 7:00pm Centre for Contemporary Arts, 350 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3JD Lin Anderson: Shaping the Story A crime series is more about the character, than the crime. That’s why readers keep coming back for more. How do we merge the personal journey with the professional and keep the series fresh? […]
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Catriona Malan ‘Meet the Author’ at Fruin Farm
‘Meet the Author’ at Fruin Farm (Back by Popular Demand) Not a shuffle, not a cough, ne’er a sniffle. Total absorption in the event. And what was the event? The award winning poet from Helensburgh, Catriona Malan, who was being interviewed on her life and work. From her birth to the present day Catriona took […]
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Sunday, November 25, 2018 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Mary Irvine: Writer and Philhellene
Mary Irvine’s Blog: Open Mic at the Balloch House Hotel
This event just gets better each time it’s ‘on’. A year from its conception by Ann MacKinnon, George Gibson and Mary Irvine we are now at the stage where people are booking slots in advance, although we do try to reserve a few for ‘first-timers’. There has been quite a few of those lately. Apart […]
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Creative Conversations: Zinnie Harris, playwright, screenwriter and theatre director.
Monday 26 November 2018, 1 pm – 2 pm University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ Zinnie Harris is a playwright, screenwriter and theatre director. Her plays include This Restless House (Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, 2016), winner of Best New Play at the Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland […]
Friday, November 23, 2018 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
From Glasgow to Saturn Call for Submissions
From Glasgow to Saturn is now accepting submissions for Issue 42, which will be published in March. Looking for new, exciting work across a variety of genres and media. Prose, poetry, hybrid forms, art, photography—all are welcomed! The deadline for submissions is December 14, 2018. Submissions will be considered from all University of Glasgow students, alumni, […]
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The Wee Guide to Porridge, Deedee Cuddihy
West end author unites Marianne Faithfull, a street preacher and a uni prof in a book about porridge What do ‘60s pop legend Marianne Faithfull, a Jehovah’s Witness in Sauchiehall Street and an Iraqui university professor have in common? They all feature in “The Wee Guide to Porridge”, a new book about Scotland’s other national […]
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Thursday, November 22, 2018 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Book Week Scotland, Autumn Voices
21st Nov 2018 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM Mitchell Theatre, Glasgow G3 7DN Scottish Writers over 70 talk about creativity in later life Scottish writers over 70 talk about creativity in later life. Featuring Bernard MacLaverty, Carl MacDougall, Sheila Templeton, Sally Evans, Vicky Feaver, and chaired by Robin Lloyd-Jones. This Book Week Scotland event is in […]
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Monday, November 19, 2018 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
