Book Week Scotland, Arlington Baths, 28th November – 2 December, 2017
Book Week at the Baths Swimming suffragettes, supernatural sleuths and end of the world are just some of the talks for Book Week Scotland 2017 at the Arlington Baths Club. The Arlington Baths Club, in Woodlands, Glasgow, has organised a series of free talks and workshops for Book Week Scotland, including several events featuring a […]
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Saturday, October 21, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Speakeasy and Open Mic, Scottish Writers’ Centre, CCA 7 November, 2017
7 November, 2017 at 7 p.m. CCA, 350 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3JD Calling all writers! Dust off those works in progress and put on your best prose for a night of literary readings, and creating. The Scottish Writers’ Centre is hosting a Speakeasy & Open Mic Night and we’re asking you to join us! […]
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Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | 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 P.K. Lynch, Waterstones Sauchiehall Street, Thursday 26 October, 2017
Thursday 26 October, 2017 6.45 p.m. The Donnelly family are a tight-knit bunch, but when one of their own dies without warning, the mother, the daughter-in-law, and the daughter, despite being united in grief, are each sent hurtling in wildly different directions. From the churches of Glasgow to the nightclubs of London, can they find […]
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How to get published. Twitter Pitch Contest 24 October, 2017
On the 24 of October 2017, the Scottish Writers’ Centre and Red Squirrel Press are giving you the chance to get published! The only catch? You need to be able to sell your work in less than 140 characters! Whether it’s a novel, memoir, collection of poetry or short stories, send us your pitch. From […]
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Tuesday, October 17, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
West Dunbartonshire Libraries, Dumbarton Library, October Week 2017
Telephone 01389 608992 to register
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Joanna Walsh Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow, 16 October, 2017
Monday 16 October 1 – 2 PM University Chapel Free & Open to the Public University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ Joanna Walsh is a writer of fiction and non-fiction. Her work has been published by Granta, Tate, The London Review of Books, The White Review, […]
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Ghost Dance by Ian R Mitchell – The First Trumpland Political Thriller published October, 2017
It is January 2017. Donald Trump has just assumed the US presidency and become the world’s most powerful man. The world is in shock – and fear, as it watches the jubilation this event causes over large parts of the United States. Two friends set out on a road trip through the American West, just […]
Saturday, October 14, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Express Yourself – The Published, Tell it Slant, 27 October, 2017
“Express Yourself – The Published” is now complete with such wonderful wonderful poetry talents. Tell It Slant is delighted with the fantastic line up. All the poets performing are professional well known Scottish poets, some are Makars, all are renowned for their poetic abilities and their publications. Each of the poets have their books for […]
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Thursday, October 12, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Book launch: The Accident On The A35, Graeme Macrae Burnet, Waterstones Argyle St, 26 October, 2017
Waterstones, 74-176 Argyle St, Glasgow G2 8BT Thursday, 26 October, 2017 – 7 p.m. Free: advised to book soon as likely to sell out. The Accident On The A35 There does not appear to be anything remarkable about the fatal car crash on the A35. But one question dogs Inspector Georges Gorski: where […]
Monday, October 9, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Write Time Write Place, Creative Writing Workshop with Samuel Tongue, Paisley Arts Centre, 12 October 2017
Write Time Write Place: using poetry to celebrate your creative moments Paisley Arts Centre, 15 New Street, Paisley PA1 1EZ Thursday 12 October 2017, 6-8pm Part of Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival Join Voluntary Arts Scotland and award-winning poet Sam Tongue for this informal creative writing workshop. Stretch your creative muscles, have fun playing with […]
Saturday, October 7, 2017 | 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
Flint and Pitch: Reclaim this Script, Paisley Arts Centre,18 October, 2017
Wednesday, 18 October, 2017 – 7.30 p.m. Paisley Arts Centre, 15 New St, Paisley PA1 1EZ An evening of spoken word, music and provocations, in association with the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival. Flint & Pitch brings together 5 diverse acts to creatively respond to the theme ‘Reclaim This Script.’ Can ‘reclaiming’ slurs bring empowerment? […]
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New Writings Showcase, Scottish Writers with University of Glasgow, CCA,10 October, 2017
Tuesday 10th October 2017: CCA Club Room at 7:00 pm CCA: Centre for Contemporary Arts, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JD nEW wRITINGS sHOWCASE with the University of Glasgow It takes passion, talent, and craftsmanship to create art with words as a medium – and Glasgow writers and poets are brimming with all three. Partnered […]
Thursday, October 5, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Armando Ianucci Death of Stalin, Q and A, GFT, 11 October, 2017
Wednesday 1 October, 2017 GFT Director Armando Iannucci to attend post-screening Q&A for The Death of Stalin at GFT GFT are pleased to announce that acclaimed Glaswegian director Armando Iannucci (In The Loop, Veep) will take part in a Q&A following a preview of his new feature, The Death of Stalin, on Wednesday 11 October […]
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Building a Nation, Gaelic Arts at Websters Theatre, 13 and 14 October, 2017
Togail Nàisean Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Road, Kelvinbridge, G4 9HZ A spoken work and sound performance by Martin O’Conner [See English Below] Tha bàrd a dh’ionnsaich a’ Ghàidhlig, Martin O’Connor, a’ cur Building a Nation air àrd-ùrlar le cainnt is fuaim. Tha dualchas Albais gnìomhachais Ghlaschu gu domhainn ann fhèin, is tha e a’ […]
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Black History Month Glasgow October 2017 – Slavery and Abolition George Square
Walk and Talk with Dr Michael Morris Glasgow’s George Square was laid out in 1781 and the statues, erected between 1819 and 1902, are designed to celebrate scientists, writers, miltary figures, politicians and royals. But these sculptures and monuments largely tell a sanitised story of Empire – whether a clean story of trade from the […]
Wednesday, October 4, 2017 | 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
Black History Month 2017 – Symposium Glasgow Caledonian University, 10 October, 2017
10 October, 2017 4 p.m. – 6.25 p.m. As part of Glasgow Caledonian University’s commitment to equality and diversity – commemorating Black History Month with a Black History Month Symposium. Guest speakers will discuss a range of topics including: Promoting diversity in education Overcoming racism in society Black and minority ethnic people in politics Life […]
Alasdair Gray at Creative Conversations review by Pat Byrne, October 2017
I had a great time at Creative Conversations yesterday. Some days the West End is the perfect place to be: Alasdair Gray in the University Chapel. What more could you ask for. Alasdair began by explaining to a crowded university chapel that he was going to read a long poem called ‘Humanitad’, which he had […]
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Tuesday, October 3, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
SQIFF Sad Girl Cinema, CCA, Sat 30 September 2017
Sat 30 September 2017 4.30pm, Free / £1/£3/£5/£7 + £1 booking fee, Theatre 15+ / F-Rated Book online / 0141 352 4900 Sad Girl Cinema is an ongoing documentary film project exploring mental health narratives in screen culture created by queer writers Claire Biddles and Bethany Rose Lamont and designed by Maggie Webster. Sorted into […]
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Friday, September 29, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, LGBT Glasgow
Libraries Week Glasgow 7 – 14 October, 2017
With events from 7 – 14 October, find out what your local Glasgow library can offer you. Some Events in Glasgow during Library Week Book Group Day Saturday 7th October, 1-4pm – Free. Books Groups from across the city are invited for an afternoon of reading celebration with author Louise Welsh The Mitchell Library, North St, […]
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Haunted Cabaret, Ghost Stories, Britannia Panopticon, Saturday 28 October, 2017
Enjoy Hallowe’en in Glasgow Britannia Panopticon, New Wynd, 117 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HD Saturday 28 October, 2017 1.30 p.m. and 3.30 p.m. Admission Free Join the legendary Billy Bones for his latest fun filled Halloween Spooktacular! Almost live from the Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, an hour of frightful fun for all the family. Prize for […]
Luminate Festival: Autumn Voices with Carl MacDougall plus open mic at Waterstones, 10th October, 2017
Luminate Festival of Creative Ageing. 1 – 31 October, 2017 Tuesday 10th October, 2017 at 2.15-3.45 pm at Waterstones, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. Introduction – Robin Lloyd-Jones Carl MacDougall will talk about his recent short story collection, Someone Always Robs the Poor. (20 minutes) Carl MacDougall Carl MacDougall has written three prize-winning novels, four pamphlets and […]
Tuesday, September 26, 2017 | 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
Chavela, GFT, 28 September, 2017
Co-directors Catherine Gund and Daresha Kyi interweave candid stories told by Mexican ranchera singer Chavela Vargas and those closest to her in this multi-faceted biographical film. An incomparable performer, she was also a lesbian woman who defied all social expectations, revolutionising music and challenging the stereotypical macho and hetero cultural norms of the times. This […]
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Friday, September 22, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Cinema, LGBT Glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Equal Night launch of new collection of poems by Graham Fulton, Streetlevel Photoworks, 16 September, 2017
Equal Night a new collection of poems by Graham Fulton published by Salmon Poetry Streetlevel Photoworks Trongate 103, Glasgow G1 5HD, UK Saturday 16 September , 2017 7pm ‘His myriad sometimes quirky tabulation of objects fashions and local people in action has made Graham Fulton’s poetry a distinct personal telling of urban culture in the […]
Friday, September 15, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Ten Writers Telling Lies, Mackintosh Club, Helensburgh Sunday 5 November, 2017 2 p.m.
Sunday 5 November, 201 – 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Mackintosh Club, 40/2 Sinclair Street, Helensburgh G84 8SU (2 mins from Helensburgh Train Station) Ten Writers Telling Lies is a unique collaboration combining music and writing – which has resulted in a book and accompanying CD. Ten writers have written stories and poems connected with, […]
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
George Monbiot, Aye Write, 21 October, 2017
George Monbiot discusses his new book Out of the Wreckage and provides analysis of political movements with the focus and direction required to change the world. Mainstream politics is stuck, torn between the redundant doctrines of Keynesianism and neoliberalism. Neither have much to offer a world facing environmental collapse, civic breakdown and a gathering crisis […]
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Tuesday, September 12, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Christopher Brookmyre in discussion with Prof Louise Welsh, University of Glasgow, 19 September, 2017
Professor Louise Welsh, University of Glasgow Creative Writing in discussion with award winning author Christopher Brookmyre. 19 September, 2017 , 6 p.m. – 8 .p.m. Free event Register Online University of Glasgow John McIntyre Building Room 201 (ground floor) G12 8QQ Glasgow
Saturday, September 9, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Sixth Annual Govanhill Baths Poetry Splash, 20 September, 2017
Back again for a 6th year, the annual Poetry Splash has brought together some of Scotlands finest poets and spoken word performers. Past events have included Liz Lochhead, Tom Leonard, Hollie McNish, Jenny Lindsay and many others. This year performing will be: Victoria McNulty, Jim Ferguson, Calum Rodger and Leyla Josephine and more to be […]
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Friday, September 8, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Creative Conversations, Alasdair Gray, University of Glasgow, 2 October, 2017
Novelist Alasdair Gray University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ Monday 2 October, 2017 1 – 2 PM University Chapel Free & Open to the Public Alasdair Gray is a Scottish writer and artist. His most acclaimed work is his novel, Lanark, published in 1981. It is now regarded as a classic, and […]
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Thursday, September 7, 2017 | 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 Doors Open Days Glasgow School of Art, Restoring Mackintosh Building, 11 September 2017
Conservation Philosophy: A case study – The Mackintosh Building Restoration Project The Glasgow School of Art 11 September, 2017 Reid Building, 167 Renfrew Street Glasgow G3 6RQ A lecture and panel talk discussing the conservation philosophy guiding the work undertaken to conserve, restore and rebuild the Mackintosh Building, returning it to use as a working […]
Wild Women Writing Workshop with Magi Gibson, Glasgow West End 24 October – 8 December, 2017
New course for autumn 2017 in Glasgow Wild Women Workshop – 8 week course Tuesdays 7 – 9.30 p.m. 24th October – 12th December 2017 What Happens At The Wild Women Writing Course What People Say About The Wild Women Training Courses Do you feel stifled? In a rut? Lacking in self-belief? Want to write […]
Wednesday, September 6, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Courses, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
