Jane McCance, Artist’s Talk, Lillie Art Gallery, Saturday 13 May, 2017
Artist Jane McCance is currently exhibiting here the Lillie Art Gallery. On Saturday 13th May at 2pm she will be giving a free talk about her work. Exhibition runs until 25 May, 2017 ?Different Indifference? A new body of work exploring the universal experience of absence, loss and separation, and the role of romanticism and […]
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Jenny T Colgan, Spandex and the City, The Hunterian Museum, University of Glasgow 3 June, 2016
June 3rd, 3 p.m. Hunterian Art Gallery and Museum, University of Glasgow, University Avenue, G12 8QQ Part of West End Festival 2 – 25 June, 2017 Spandex in the City is a superpowered love story from the Sunday Times bestselling Jenny T. Colgan, author of Resistance Is Futile and Meet Me at the Cupcake Café. […]
Looking For Evelyn by Maggie Ritchie, Book Launch at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street, 22 June, 2017
22 June, 2017 – 6.30 p.m. Please join Maggie Ritchie to celebrate the launch of her new novel, Looking for Evelyn. It would be great to see you there. 153 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3EW Event on Facebook
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Author’s Evening with Lizzie Eldridge, Waterstones Byres Road, Thursday 15 June, 2017
Author’s Evening Waterstones Byres Road Thursday 15th June 7.30pm Free Blurb: Lizzie Eldridge is a Scottish writer and performer who’s been living and working in Malta since 2008. She’s the author of 2 published novels: Duende and Vandalism. Vandalism was published in 2015 by Merlin Publishers and last year, it was shortlisted for Best Novel […]
Fail Better, Filthy Spy Pigs Party at McChuills, 11 May, 2017
Grab your finest baton and get downl… McChuills, 40 High Street, G1 1 NL JUANA ADCOCK BETH MCLEISH LODDZILLA MARK MCKEOWN FUTUROLOGY JOHN FOSTER SUICIDAL BABY WHALES ABI NORMAL MARK RICHARDSON plus a set from TERROR at the AFTER PARTY As always it’s FREE ENTRY and all moneies are going to: www.crowdjustice.com/case/undercover-policing-scotland/ Event on Facebook […]
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Douglas Skelton, Tag You’re Dead, Waterstones Argyle Street, 4 May, 2017
Douglas Skelton launches TAG Thursday 4th May 19:00 – 20:30 at Glasgow – Argyle Street Tag – You’re Dead (Paperback) Douglas Skelton Local favourite crime writer launches his fantastic new novel Tag – You’re Dead, Dominic Queste’s second outting, in conversation with Caro Ramsay! Two such fine authors are sure to give a night of […]
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Wednesday, May 3, 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
Scottish Writers’ Centre, CCA, Ten Writers Telling Lies, Tuesday 9 May, 2017
CCA Tue 9 May 2017 7pm, Free (unticketed), Clubroom 18+ 0141 352 4900 Ten Writers Telling Lies is a unique collaboration between a group of storytellers and poets, and the singer-songwriter, Jim Byrne. The writers got together with Jim to create a collection of songs, poems, and stories available as a book and accompanying CD. […]
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Glasgow Zine Fest 2017, CCA, Sat 29 April – Sun 30 April 2017
Sat 29 April – Sun 30 April 2017 CCA Zine Fair – Sat: 11am-6pm / Sun: 10am-3pm All ages glasgowzinefest.com / 0141 352 4900 Glasgow Zine Fest is an independent publishing festival that champions DIY art and empowerment. Zines – self-made magazines – have their roots in punk and protest movements. The medium has become […]
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Thursday, April 27, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Cinema, Classes and Workshops, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Last Monday at Waterstones, Monday 24 April, Waterstones Sauchiehall St
It’s THE FIRST Last Monday at Waterstones! New venue, new catchment area, new blood, new time to start the evening – 7pm. Top floor in the cafe/bar. Rab Wilson – award winning poet, Scots language champion, journalist with The National and notorious whistle-blower is the headliner. First hour is open mic so what are you […]
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Sunday, April 23, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Scottish Writers’ Centre Poetry in Motion: Sharing & Discussing Poetry Films, CCA, Tuesday 25 April, 2017
Tue 25 April 2017 7pm, Free (unticketed), Clubroom 18+ 0141 352 4900 Hosted by Lesley Traynor and Janet Crawford, Poetry In Motion offers up an evening of six short (approx. 4mins long) Poetry Films from Poets and Writers. Each film will be put into context and its production discussed. Discussion points will include: • What […]
Friday, April 21, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Cinema, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
David F. Ross, The Man Who Loved Islands, Admiral Bar, Thursday, 20 April, 2017
On Thursday night 20 April , …with Bobby Bluebell, Alistair Braidwood, Losing Ground and Dave Ross. Hope to see you there. Celebrating the launch of The Man Who Loved Islands by David F. Ross The Admiral, Waterloo St, City Centre, Glasgow – 7.30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 18, 2017 | 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
Mayfesto, Tron Theatre, Glasgow, 9 – 31 May, 2017
Mayfesto 2017 The Tron, 63 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HB 9-31 MAY 2017 Now very firmly fixed in the cultural calendar, Mayfesto is amini-festival of edgy and provocative new work – and this year’s theme is music.. Tron Creative is a strand of work that supports and nurtures emergent artists through a series of initiatives and […]
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What Do Short Stories Look Like, Scottish Writing Centre and Red Squirrel Press, CCA, Tuesday, 11 April 2017
In Partnership with Red Squirrel Press Tuesday, 11 April 2017: Club Room at 7:00pm CCA: Centre for Contemporary Arts 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JD Red Squirrel Press: What Do Short Stories Look Like? That’s for you to decide! Red Squirrel Press are keeping it fresh and continues to open many unexpected doors to the […]
Friday, April 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
Catalyst Conversations on the Experimental Essay, Workshops, Submissions by 7 April, 2017
Experimental and Genre-Bending Essays Elizabeth Reader, Creative Writing Tutor, University of Glasgow is organizing a pair of catalyst conversations and workshops around Experimental and Genre-Bending Essays. This is a call for participants. Elizabeth is seeking people who are interested in looking at experimental, cross-discipline forms as a way to finding the best way to […]
Chris Brookmyre, Aye Write, Mitchell Library, 20 April, 2017
Chris Brookmyre – Want You Gone 20th Apr 2017 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM • Mitchell Library A special event to launch his new novel: Want You Gone. We are pleased to welcome the winner of the McIlvanney prize for a special event to launch his new noel Want You Gone. Sam Morpeth is growing up […]
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Saturday, April 1, 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
Jo Nesbo, The Thirst, Aye Write, Mitchell Library, 18 April, 2017
18th Apr 2017 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM • Mitchell Library Harry Hole is back! We are incredibly pleased to welcome back the number one best-selling author of The Snowman and Police with his latest novel The Thirst. Harry Hole is back! We are incredibly pleased to welcome back the number one best-selling author of The […]
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McSmörgåsbord by Lesley Riddoch, Book Launch, Serenity Cafe, Edinburgh, 18 Aprol, 2017
18 April 2017 6.30 p.m. McSmörgåsbord book launch with journalist and broadcaster Lesley Riddoch. The Nordic countries have a veritable smörgåsbord of relationships with the European Union, from in to out to somewhere in between. So, what does that mean for Scotland? The unique combination of personal experience and experts’ insights give McSmörgåsbord its hands-on […]
Friday, March 31, 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
Fail Better: Once More With Feeling, McChuills, 13 April, 2017
Almost all music this month, come dance and be danced with in dark cavern of McChuills… BOXFACE NATASHA JENKINS TABBY D BLISTERPAK THE BLACK DOVES and the whole night will be hosted by BORIS DAY As always, its free entry and any donations go straight to the artist’s bar tab. McChuills, 40 High Street, G1 […]
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New poetry collection: Black Cart by Jim Carruth, Launch 28 March, Cup Tearooms Virginia Court
Published by Freight Books – email if attending the launch: info@freightbooks.co.uk Cup Tearooms, 5 Virginia Court, Glasgow G1 iTE Event on Facebook
Thursday, March 23, 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
Southside Film presents: I, Daniel Blake at The Glad Cafe, Wednesday 29th March, 2017
Wednesday 29 March, 2017 Southside Film presents a free screening of the award winning I, Daniel Blake with donations to the Glasgow South East Food Bank encouraged. Daniel Blake (Dave Johns) has worked as a joiner for most of his life in Newcastle. For the first time in his life he needs help from […]
Washing Hugh MacDiarmid’s Socks by Magi Gibson, Book Launch, Waterstones Byres Road, Wednesday 5 April, 2017
Washing Hugh MacDiarmid’s Socks by Magi Gibson Waterstones Bookshop, 351-355 Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8AU Wednesday 5 April, 7.30pm to 9.00pm. Magi Gibson’s poems have always resonated far beyond the usual literary echo chamber. She has that rare and enviable ability to reach new audiences and convert them to poetry. In this latest collection, […]
Wednesday, March 22, 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
GLITCH Film Festival Daniel Baker – Artist’s Talk in Conjunction with Intermedia Exhibition, CCA, Sat 25 March 2017
Sat 25 March 2017 5pm, Free (unticketed), Cinema 14+ accompanied by an adult 0141 352 4900 Related CCA Events GLITCH Film Festival Fri 24 March — Sat 1 April 2017 GLITCH Film Festival Daniel Baker – Intermedia Exhibition Fri 24 March — Sun 2 April 2017 Daniel Baker, STORE, 2011. The artist Daniel Baker will […]
Aye Write 2017: Introducing Debut Writers
Apart from all the popular established authors in the Aye Write Programme you can find new authors destined to be the big names of the future. It’s always fun discovering new writers. You will be fascinated hearing about their experience writing their debut books as they are introduced well known authors. Aye Write Introduces includes: […]
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Creative Conversations: Best-Selling Crime Writer Ian Rankin, University of Glasgow, Monday 20 March 2017
Creative Conversations: Best-Selling Crime Writer Ian Rankin Monday 20 March, 2017 – 1 p.m. University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ www.gla.ac.uk/events/creativeconversations/ Ian Rankin is one of Scotland’s most prolific crime writers. To date he has published 25 novels, two short story collections, one original graphic novel and […]
Aye Write! Home Ground, new writing inspired by the Homeless Word Cup in Glasgow, 2016 review by Pat Byrne.
It was full house for the launch of Aye Write, 2017, Home Ground, certain to be one of the most enjoyable and moving events of this year’s book festival. Home Ground is described as ‘a powerful and enduring collection of new writing from established authors, learners, students and tutors’ who have worked together in Glasgow […]
Aye Write! Scottish Poetry Legends at National Library of Scotland Kelvinhall, 15 March, 2017
National Library of Scotland, Kelvinhall International Sports Arena, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW 6.30 p.m. Wednesday 15 March, 2017 Free event Professor Alan Riach from Glasgow University will present a personal selection from their archive of Scottish Poets on film which includes Liz Lochhead from the 1980s, Hugh MacDiarmid, even Maya Angelou on Burns. […]
Creative Conversations, Polly Clark, University of Glasgow Chapel, Monday 13 March, 2017
Monday 13 March 2017, 1 p.m. University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ www.gla.ac.uk/events/creativeconversations/ Polly Clark is an award-winning poet and novelist. She is the author of three poetry collections. Her forthcoming debut novel Larchfield (available March 2017) won the MsLexia Prize. She has won the Eric Gregory […]
Sunday, March 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
Aye Write! Chris Morgan Jones & Mick Herron – Our Kind of Spies, The Mitchell Library, 19th Mar 2017
19th Mar 2017 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM • Mitchell Library In the wake of recent Le Carre adaptations of The Night Manager and Our Kind of Traitor, British espionage fiction is enjoying a bit of a renaissance. Here, we bring together two of the best writers in the genre. Chris Morgan Jones & Mick Herron […]
Minoo Dinshaw & Andrew Hankinson – The Complexities of Biography, Mitchell Library, 11th Mar 2017 ,
11th Mar 2017 • 4:45PM – 5:45PM • Mitchell Library Minoo Dinshaw and Andrew Hankinson are two authors who have written gripping and powerful portrayals of seemingly difficult biographical subjects… Minoo Dinshaw & Andrew Hankinson – The Complexities of Biography Two authors who have written gripping and powerful portrayals of seemingly difficult biographical subjects… Outlandish […]
