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
Sir Tony Robinson, Blackadder’s Christmas Carol, GFT, 24 November, 2016
Sir Tony Robinson, Blackadder’s Christmas Carol 24 November, 2016 Have you met Baldrick? Tony Robinson will appear at GFT in this one-off event, where he will reminisce about the making of popular parody of the Dickens classic, Blackadder’s Christmas Carol, before a screening of the festive special. Ebenezer Blackadder (the nicest man in England) […]
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Thursday, November 17, 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
Badger and The Loch Mess Mystery, Book Week Scotland, Mitchell Library, Saturday 26 November, 2016
Badger and the Loch Mess Mystery Saturday 26th Nov 2016 • 11:00AM – 12:00PM • Mitchell Library Scotland’s famous monster meets the world’s most magical mutt. Children aged 5 – 11 years An Aye Write Event Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN Tickets: £5 0141 353 8000 Buy tickets online Part of Book Wee […]
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The World New Made by Timothy Hyman, Book Launch CCA, Friday 18 November, 2016
‘The World New Made’ constructs a new and convincing scenario for the history of 20th-century painting – Linda Nochlin Friday lunchtime Glasgow launch of The World New Made: Figurative Painting in the Twentieth Century by Timothy Hyman, published by Thames & Hudson. Friday 18 November, 2016 at 1 p.m. CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD […]
Wednesday, November 16, 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
In Process Masterclass with Janet Paisley, Scottish Writers Centre, CCA 6 December, 2016
Scottish Writers Centre, CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD 6 December, 2016 – 7 p.m. Writer, poet, and playwright Janet Paisley writes for stage, television, radio, and screen. She was a member of the Working Party for a Scottish National Theatre, the SAC (Scots Language Synergy), and is the Cross Party Parliamentary Group for the […]
Monday, November 14, 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
Book Week Scotland 2016, Arresting Crime Thrillers, 22 November, 2016
Glasgow Libraries welcomes authors James Oswald, Clare Mackintosh & Adam Hamdy Book Week Scotland: ‘Arresting Crime Thrillers.’ Join these three masters of the crime thriller for what promises to be a memorable evening of compelling stories. http://bit.ly/2ecwnbB £8 Buy tickets The Mitchell Theatre, The Mitchell Library, 6 Granville St, Glasgow G3 7DR More events […]
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Autumn Speakeasy with Linda Jackson – Scottish Writers Centre, CCA, Tuesday 22 November, 2016
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD Tuesday 22 November at 7.30 p.m. A taste of Scotland’s new and emerging writers and the best of new literature in action hosted by writer and musician, Linda Jackson. This is not an evening to be missed! You will be listening to and discussing music and writers in a […]
Friday, November 11, 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 Gutter Magazine Party, Stereo, Thursday 24 November, 2016
The Gutter Magazine Party | Liz Lochhead | Jen Hadfield | Pronto Mama | Kieran Hurley | & More TBA | FREE TICKETED EVENT Thurs 24th November. Stereo. Doors 8pm, Readings and music 9-midnight. Gutter 15 is out and Janice Galloway emailed to say that it was ‘Oustanding.’ We’re throwing our big annual Gutter party […]
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Thursday, November 10, 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
Whisky Island by Fiona Rintoul and Konrad Borkowski, Book Launch, The Pot Still, 8 December, 2016
Come and celebrate the launch of Whisky Island by Fiona Rintoul and Konrad Borkowski – a stunning book that takes readers behind the scenes in all eight distilleries on Scotland’s magic island of whisky, Islay. Includes over 180 beautiful colour photographs. http://www.freightbooks.co.uk/whisky-island.html
Cathy Come Home, GFT, 15 November, 2016
In 1966, BBC’s ‘The Wednesday Play’ series screened Ken Loach’s Cathy Come Home, a drama about a young family’s slide into homelessness and poverty. With scenes of eviction, separation and loss broadcast on mainstream ’60s television, Loach paints a grim political picture of mid-sixties London. After the screening, homelessness charity Shelter plus a panel of guest […]
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Wednesday, November 9, 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
Glen Michael’s Theatre of Memories, The Britannia Panopticon, 27 November, 2016
Glen Michael’s Theatre of Memorie 27th November – Doors 1.30pm – Show starts 2pm Tickets £15 Concessions £10 Glen Michael STV’s Calvacade presenter, actor and performer tells us about his early days in theatre and film. He’ll tell us about the differences in Scottish and English theatre and how it was working with some of […]
Tuesday, November 8, 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
Mary Irvine’s Blog: The Living Memory Association, Leith and The Mitchell Library
Two Visits The first was a visit to THELMA. No, not a new female friend. The Living Memory Association in the Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre, Leith. The association has been in existence for thirty years and recent moved to their new premises where, as a charity, they do not pay rent! It is not a […]
Amy Liptrot, Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow, Monday 7 November, 2016
Monday 7 November 1 p.m: Amy Liptrot Creative Conversations University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ Amy Liptrot has published her work with various magazines, journals and blogs and she has written a regular column for Caught by the River out of which The Outrun has emerged. As […]
Sunday, November 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
