Tell It Slant, Third Birthday Party, Friday, 27 January, 2017
Come and celebrate 3 years of Tell It Slant at the Project Cafe with us and some special guest poyets on Friday the 27th of January from 7pm till 10pm Update : Poets Jim Ferguson and Christie Wiiamson confirmed with others TBC With free entry, this is a BYOB event with spoken word poetry and […]
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Friday, January 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
Poetry at Tchai Ovna, Nights at the Round Table, Thursday 12 January, 2017
Nights at the Round Table January 12, 2017 @ 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Tchai Ovna Free Poetry showcase event hosted by Paisley writer, RK Wallace, of “Round Table Writers.” The six readers for this evening will be: Kathryn Metcalfe (Also of Round Table Writers), Gwen McKerrell, Ray Evans, Peter Kelly, Finola […]
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Wednesday, January 11, 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
Dalila by Jason Donald, Book Launch, Waterstones Sauchiehall Street, 25 January, 2017
ALL WELCOME! Celebrate the launch of DALILA, with Jason Donald as he reads excerpts from his new novel and discusses the issues surrounding the book. Check his website for more details: www.jasondonald.org “Utterly compelling. Dalila, a multi-layered story of more than one displaced life, is as up-close, resonant and right-now as it gets.” (Janice Galloway) […]
Tuesday, January 10, 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. Last Year’s Chips – collection for Drumchapel Foodbank, McChuills, 12 January, 2017
No chips, no Utopia, no ends of worlds, nada. But plenty of hings at Fail Better… this month we have… ELAINE GALLAGHER SOPHIE ROGERS CARLA WOODBURN ABI NORMAL JOHNNY CYPHER as always, it’s FREE ENTRY and lovely bar staff. we’ll also be collecting for DRUMCHAPEL FOODBANK so get yer tins out McChuills, 40 High Street, […]
Celtic Connections: Danny Boyle: ‘Combined by our Humanity – Enhanced by our Diversity’ – Why an Inclusive National Identity Matters 22 January, 2017
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3 NY Danny Boyle of BEMIS Scotland explores the unique local expressions of Scottish cultural heritage and their global connections, simultaneously universal and particular in character. Scotland has been shaped by millennia of global influence, and part of Scotland has always been – and will be – […]
The Glasgow Cabbie – Glasgow’s Hidden Gem by Jane Sweeney
King of the Courts – The Glasgow Cabbie – raising money with the help of Andy Murray People Make Glasgow – Glasgow Cabbie’s welcome on the Tour Bus Glasgow is a city of surprises, if you look beyond the beautiful buildings to the empty spaces you find all sorts of delights, including poems! It […]
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Monday, January 9, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Glasgow West End Local characters, Jane Sweeney: Blogging about Glasgow and its hidden gems., People: Local Glasgow West End Characters
Aye Write, Speakeasy and Open Mic, Mitchell Library, Thursday 9 March, 2017
9 March, 2017 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Scottish Writers’ Centre: 6:00 – 7:30 pm St. Mungo’s Mirrorball: 7:30 – 8:45 pm Calling all writers! Dust of those works in progress and put on your best prose for a night of literary readings, and creating. The Scottish Writers’ Centre in partnership with Aye Write are […]
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West End Festival, New Writing Showcase, CCA, 14 March, 2017
Calling all writers and poets – the New Writing Showcase is back. 14 March at the CCA (Centre for Contemporary Arts) 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G3 6RB Submission Deadline 26 February, 2017 If you would like to read at this event then submit a synopsis/abstract (200 words max) of what you would intend reading plus […]
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Writing Historical Fiction with Catherine Hokin, CCA, 31 January, 2016
Writing Historical Fiction with Catherine Hokin This talk centres on defining the genre of Historical Fiction and where the writer, Catherine Hokin fits within that genre. Hokin will discuss her writing process and why it pays to have an angle, and why she chose to write about rediscovering lost female voices. Hokin will address the […]
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Saturday, January 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
Scottish Writers’ Centre Galloway comes to Glasgow (with Hugh McMillan & Stuart A. Paterson), CCA Tue 17 January 2017
Tue 17 January 2017 7pm, £6 (£3/Free for SWC Members on the door), Cinema 18+ Two accomplished, accessible and widely published poets from the wilds of Dumfries and Galloway will discuss and share readings on Solway seascapes, sheep, the Large Hadron Collider, the murder of Robert Burns, erectile dysfunction and a multitude of other matters. […]
Monday, December 26, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
One Weekend In Falkirk, Spoken Word and Music, 5 – 9 January, 2017
www.facebook.com/oneweekendinfalkirk #oneweekendinfalkirk Here’s the full line-up for the five days of fun: Thursday 5th January 2017: 17:30-19:30 ACOUSTIC CAFE OPEN MIC Two hours of open mic acoustic music in the heart of Falkirk. Open to anyone. FREE! (Suitable for all ages) Acoustic Cafe, Melville Lane, Falkirk. (01324) 638297 19:30 – 20:30 POETIC PICTURES (CINE […]
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Graeme Macrae Burnet at Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow, 12 December, 2016
I always enjoy Creative Conversations and when I can I head along to the University of Glasgow Chapel to catch Louise Welsh in conversation with a talented writer included in the programme. The event this week with Graeme Macrae Burnet was a particular highlight attracting a large crowd with other writers in the audience. These […]
Thursday, December 15, 2016 | 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
Sonnet Youth, The Drygate, 21 December, 2016
Drygate, 85 Drygate Street, G4 OUT 21 December, 2016 – 7 p.m. Naturally, this month’s Sonnet Youth is an Xmas special with a wee post SY knees-up until midnight! Tunage will come from Christopher Kelly + Lovejoy and the words will come from; Janette Ayachi Declan Welsh Victoria McNulty – Poetry Daniel Piper Anna Crow […]
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Wednesday, December 14, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Christmas in Glasgow, Christmas in Glasgow 2016 – festive menus, shows, shopping., Gig Guide plus Club Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Who Belongs To Glasgow by Mary Edward, Book Launch, Waterstones Byres Road, Monday 12 December, 2016
Luath Press is pleased to invite you to the launch of Who belongs to Glasgow? by Mary Edward GLASGOW 7.30–9pm, Monday 12 December 2016 Waterstones, 348-358 Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8AP All welcome. Admission free. Reserve your place A landmark study of Glasgow now thoroughly revised and updated with a new chapter, this timely publication […]
Wednesday, December 7, 2016 | 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 presents Peter May, Partick Burgh Hall, 18 January, 2017
18th Jan 2017 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM Partick Burgh Hall, 9 Burgh Hall St, Glasgow G11 5LW Peter May is the million-selling author of the Lewis trilogy, the China thrillers and the Enzo Files, of which Cast Iron is both the latest and final instalment Join Peter May as his discusses his new thriller Cast […]
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Tuesday, December 6, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Have Yourself A Literary Christmas, CCA Tuesday 20 December, 2016
With Host, Linda Jackson It’s that time of year again and Scottish Writers Centre will be rocking their Christmas Party with live music and readings from Members and Host, Linda Jackson. Seeking submissions from eight new and emerging writers to read their work at the party. Submissions will be accepted at info@scottishwriterscentre.org.uk with ‘Literary Christmas’ […]
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Sunday, December 4, 2016 | 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
Andy Wightman, Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow 5 December, 2016
5 December, 2016 1 p.m: Andy Wightman Creative Conversations University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ Andy Wightman is a writer, researcher, analyst, commentator and activist on issues of land, power, governance, democracy and money. He studied forestry at Aberdeen University and spent some time working as an […]
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Fictional Matters Birds & On the choreographic beyond bodies – Screening & Talk, CCA, Sun 4 December 2016
CCA Sun 4 December 2016 12.30pm, Free but ticketed, Cinema 12+ Book online / 0141 352 4900 Related CCA Events Fictional Matters Fri 2 December — Sun 4 December 2016 Inês Bento Coelho Birds, 2016 Screening Birds is a performative film exploring choreography in everyday life. Filmed in an aviary in the Highlands with two […]
Friday, December 2, 2016 | 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
CTL: Woman Tiger, Woman Dover, GFT, 4 December, 2016
CTL: Woman Tiger, Woman Dove 7 December, 2016 GFT As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of LUX’s historical predecessor – the London Film-Makers’ Co-op – LUX Scotland presents a programme of films dedicated to the women filmmakers of this artist-led, cooperative organisation. Produced against a backdrop of growing feminist consciousness, these works built on […]
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Kevin MacNeil, Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow 28 November, 2016
28 November, 2016 1 p.m: Kevin MacNeil Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ Kevin MacNeil is a novelist, poet, playwright, journalist and writing tutor born and raised in the Outer Hebrides, now living in London. His novels, A Method Actor’s Guide to Jekyll and […]
Sunday, November 27, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
The Storytelling Power of Photographs Workshop with Eszter Biro at CCA, 29 November, 2016g
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD Tuesday, 29 November, 2016 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. ‘Photographs are seductive and powerful objects. Since photography’s invention we can’t live without them and keep producing more and more in various carrier mediums. Photography’s power is mostly recognised by its connection to the past, as it provides us […]
Friday, November 25, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Fictional Matters The Host, CCA, Friday 2 December 2016
CCA Fri 2 December 2016 8pm, £8 (£5/Free with pass) + £1 booking fee, Cinema 14+ accompanied by an adult Book online / 0141 352 4900 Related CCA Events Fictional Matters Fri 2 December — Sun 4 December 2016 A filmmaker turns forensic detective as she pieces together hundreds of photographs in search of what […]
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Thursday, November 24, 2016 | 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
Sonnet Youth at Book Week Scotland, The Drygate, 23 November, 2016
Book Week Scotland Special, The Drygate, 85 Drygate Street, G4 0UT This months Sonnet Youth is a Book Week Scotland Special featuring; Scott Tyrrell Viv Gee Rowan McCabe Karen Jones Drew Taylor-Wilson Georgia Bartlett-McNeil – Poetry Adam Greig Megan Mccorquodale Hosted by Kevin P. Gilday – Writer & Spoken Word Artist & Cat Hepburn – […]
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Tuesday, November 22, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Scottih Book Week Glasgow Events 2016, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Scotland for Haiti, Fundraiser, Sugar Dumplin Restaurant, 27 November, 2016
Sunday, November 27, 2016 5:00 PM – 8:00 Sugar Dumplin, Princes Sq, 48 Buchanan St, Glasgow G1 3JN Come and celebrate 50 years of Barbados Independence at this second fundraiser for Haiti, this time at Sugar Dumplin restaurant in Glasgow. Enjoy a welcome cocktail courtesy of Clayton’s Kola Tonic and Caribbean buffet from Sugar Dumplin. […]
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Creative Conversation with Scottish singer and musician Dave Arcari, Hard Rock Cafe, SMI Wednesday 23 November
Join the Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) on the 23rd of November at Hard Rock Cafe Glasgow for the first in our series of Creative Conversations; a Creative Conversation with Scottish singer and musician Dave Arcari, just back from another successful US tour. Dave will be in conversation with SMIA Chairman Dougal Perman, discussing his […]
West Dunbartonshire Libraries – Events Book Week Scotland November, 2016
Welcome to West Dunbartonshire Libraries Book Week Scotland 2016 Events Book Week Scotland is a week-long celebration of books and reading that is taking place this year from Monday 21 – Friday 25 November and West Dunbartonshire Libraries have an excellent line up of literary talent for you to enjoy. During Book Week, people of […]
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Creative Conversations University of Glasgow, Carolyn Jess Cooke, 21 November, 2016
University Chapel, Monday 21 November, 2016 – 1 p.m. Carolyn Jess Cooke’s books have been published in 23 languages. She has previously received an Eric Gregory Award, a Tyrone Guthrie Award, a Major Arts Council of England Award, and she has twice received a Northern Promise Award. She lives in north-east England with her husband […]
Glasgow: Invisible Cities Book Launch, La Bodega, 8th and 15 December, 2016
Launch date on 8th December is full so second event has been arranged for 15th December, 2016 Glasgow: Invisible Cities is a collection of poetry and prose from new writers attending creative writing classes at the University of Strathclyde’s Centre for Lifelong Learning. Dr. Linda Jackson , who teaches on the course has edited this […]
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Saturday, November 19, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Disappearing Glasgow – Chris Leslie part of Book Week Scotland, CCA Monday 21 November, 2016
CHRIS LESLIE TALKS ABOUT DISAPPEARING GLASGOW Mon 21st November, 6.30 – 7.30pm CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JD Tickets £8 Book online Disappearing Glasgow is the culmination of a 7 year project by artist Chris Leslie to document the destruction of the Glasgow communities built to a modernist vision of the future in the […]
Ceòl ‘s Craic A Fagail Mhiughalaidh (Leaving Mingulay) CCA Wed 23 November 2016
Film with Music by Maggie MacInnes Ceòl ‘s Craic A Fagail Mhiughalaidh (Leaving Mingulay) Wed 23 November 2016 6.30pm, Free (unticketed), Cinema All ages 0141 352 4900 This month Ceol ‘s Craic’s film club will be screening a fascinating BBC ALBA documentary exploring the historic, musical and cultural legacy of the beautiful, deserted Isle of […]
Friday, November 18, 2016 | 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
