In Conversation with Standard Issue, OranMor – an evening of chat with witty women Tuesday 22 March, 2016
In Conversation with Standard Issue Tuesday 22nd March 2016 at 7:00pm The sharp and witty online women’s magazine hosts a killer line-up of funny women talking about comedy, women, feminism and other topics as yet undecided. Join Sarah Millican, Susan Calman, Jo Caulfield* and Standard Issue editor Mickey Noonan for what’s bound to be an excellent […]
Talk Fest at The Tron, 18 – 23 April, 2016.
Monday 18 to Saturday 23 April 2016 Tron Theatre, Glasgow TalkFest at the Tron is a mini-festival celebrating the work of Scotland’s playwrights. Packed with new playwriting – rehearsed readings, discussions, workshops, script surgeries and networking opportunities. The Readings Magi Gibson, Alan Bissett Stage to Page 18 April, 2016 Tiny by Rosanna Hall Tue 19 April, 7.30pm […]
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Aye Write! Events and review of Patrick Harvie – The Books that Shaped Me by Pat Byrne
Patrick Harvie, MSP and Scottish Green Party Co-Conveno The Books That Made Me Chaired by Clare English Clare English kicked off by introducing the event as an opportunity for Patrick Harvie to ‘Turn the air Green.’ There was a brief discussion about his recent appearance on BBC’s Question Time, where there was an outcry about […]
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My Name is Joe, GFT, Wednesday 23 March, 2016.
GFT Wednesday 23 March, 2016 1.30 p.m. Running time: 1h43m Presented by Think Wise Age Well. Director Ken Loach Cast Peter Mullan, Louise Goodall, David McKay, Uk 1998, 1h43m, 15 This event is open to all aged 50 and over plus all carers/support workers are also welcome. This event is free but ticketed through the […]
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Aye Write! Sunday 20 March, 2016. Two events hosted by J David Simons
John Moore – Glasgow: Mapping the City Aye Write! 20th Mar 2016 • 12:00PM – 1:00PM Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN Maps can tell much about a place that traditional histories fail to communicate. John Moore gives fascinating insights into our city through its maps. Maps can tell much about a place that […]
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An Evening with Darren Shan Waterstones Sauchiehall St, Friday 8 April, 2016
An evening with Darren Shan Friday 8th April 18:00 at Glasgow – Sauchiehall Street Zom-B Goddess (Hardback) The master of horror will be talking about Zom-B Goddess, the final heartstopping instalment in the bestselling Zom-B series. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and get books signed. Further details: 0141 332 9105 Buy […]
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Thursday, March 17, 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
Inspiration from the Common Wealth of Writers, CCA, Tuesday 19 April, 2016
Inspiration from the Common Wealth of Writers Hosted by Creative Life Consultations Tuesday, April 19 at 7:30 PM CCA Glasgow Free – Details CCA Programme Phone to book: 0141 352 4900 Jacqueline Smith will be launching her non-fiction book, Inspiration from the Commonwealth of Writers to Boost Creativity with featured writers from America to Zimbabwe, including: […]
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A Constructed Space, Poetry Reading, Friday 1 April, 2016.
A Constructed Space Poetry Reading Friday, 1 April, 2016. 7 – 9 Hidden Lane Gallery Poetry reading featuring Magi Gibson, Christie Williamson, Ross Wilson and Samuel Tongue. “I say this silence or, better, construct this space/ So that somehow something may move across/ The caught habits of language to you and me.” W.S. Graham. MAGI […]
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Wednesday, March 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
Bards in Their Eyes (Overheard in the Westend), Siempre Bicycle Cafe, 31 March, 2016
Bards in Their Eyes (Overheard in the Westend) Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 8 p.m. Siempre Bicycle Cafe GlasgowOverheard in the Westend is the last Thursday of each month and provides a mixture of live music, comedy and poetry. On the last day of March we will concentrate a little more on the spoken word […]
Introduction to creative writing: the short story, Centre for Open Studies, Saturday mornings 2 April – 4 June, 2016
University of Glasgow – Centre for Open Studies Introduction to creative writing: the short story Saturday 02/04/16 – 04/06/16: 10.30 – 12.30 Tutor: Pam Ross B.A. M.Litt In this introductory course students will study the short story form, looking atstructural aspects and techniques from a writer’s perspective in order to help develop their own writing. […]
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The Children’s Wood Fundraiser, 22 March, 2016 – The Project Cafe
Sustainable Futures Fundraiser Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 6:30 AM – 9:30 AM The Project Cafe134 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G3 Join us for music, poetry, cheese and wine to fundraiser for The Childrens Woods new part time paid positions. We are fundraising for our Sustainable Futures Project to allow our grassroots community work […]
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Aye Write! Paul Mason and Nick Srnicek – Postcapitalism 19 March, 2016.
19th Mar 2016 • 6:00PM – 7:00PM Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN Session on Postcapitalism with two highly respected speakers chaired by Lesley Riddoch. Paul Mason is one of Britain’s most recognisable voices on the economy, culture and politics. He is the award-winning Economics Editor of Channel 4 News. In his ground-breaking book, […]
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Aye Write! What I Learned From Johnny Bevan – Luke Wright review by Calum Maclean
What I Learned From Johnny Bevan Written and Performed by Luke Wright Live at the Mitchell Library 10/3/16 Aye Write 2016 A small audience is a strange thing. On one level I feel a sense of disappointment, even anger, that more people haven’t taken the time to support the artist. But on another there is […]
Weegie Wednesday, 16 March, 2016, CCA,
Guest is Catherine Simpson Wednesday, 16 March, 2016 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM CCA, Saramago Bar Catherine Simpson’s debut novel,Truestory, was published last September by Sandstone Press. Catherine is a journalist who didn’t start to write fiction until her mid-forties when she did an Open University diploma in Creative writing followed by an MA at […]
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James Robertson, 14 March, 2016, Creative Conversations University of Glasgow Chapel 1 p.m.
Creative Conversations – University of Glasgow Chapel James Robertson is a poet and award-winning novelist. He is also a publisher of poetry and of children’s books in Scots which provide a lively introduction to Scots-language literary heritage. James Robertson was Writer in Residence at Brownsbank Cottage, former home of Hugh MacDiarmid from 1993-1995, and was […]
Saturday, March 12, 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
Jenni Fagan, Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow Chapel 21 March, 2016 1 p.m.
Creative Conversations Jenni Fagan’s debut novel, The Panopticon, received widespread critical acclaim in the UK and abroad and was included in the Edinburgh International Book Festival’s First Book Award. Fagan is a prize-winning poet and has twice been nominated for The Pushcart Prize. She has been on lists for The Sunday Times Short Story […]
Jason Wood and Ian Haydn Smith Aye Write! New British Cinema, 12 March, 2016
13.30 – 14.30 £9 The Mitchell Theatre, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN Over the past couple of years the success of British films at international film festivals, as well as the numerous awards bestowed on films such as 12 Years a Slave, have demonstrated that British cinema has undergone a genuine renaissance. Film-makers […]
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Chris Dolan, Vagabond Underground, Yes Bar, 29 March, 2016 (date change from 22nd)
Chris Dolan Vagabond Underground Moved to 29 March, 2016 Yes Bar Scheduling conflicts have forced us to move our 22 March Vagabond Underground featuring Chris Dolan to Tuesday, 29 March. As before, the event will start at 7 p.m. in the cellar of Glasgow’s Yesbar and is free for all to attend. Chris Dolan is the prizewinning author […]
Aye Write! James Kelman, Kirsty Lusk, Sean Bell – Scotland and the Easter Rising, 17 March, 2016
Thursday 17th Mar 2016 • 7:30PM – 8:30PM Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN Join this distinguished panel of contributors for a debate about the Scottish contribution to the Easter Rising. Chaired by Professor Willy Maley. £9 Buy tickets online 0141 353 8000
Steve Orlando – The Midnighter Saturday 19 March, 2016. Outspoken Arts
Steve Orlando – The Midnighter Saturday 19 March, Mitchell Library, Granville Street, Glasgow G3 7DN 1:30 PM Outspoken Arts Scotland & Unthank Comics presents: STEVE ORLANDO (USA) – THE MIDNIGHTER Steve Orlando’s first book ever was poorly drawn, in a fifth-grade classroom, pencils on Xerox paper, and featured a doughboy with superpowers, and names changed […]
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Jack & John Sutherland – Stars, Cars & Crystal Meth, 13 March, 2016 Aye Write!
13th Mar 2016 • 6:00PM – 7:00PM Mitchell Library,North St, Glasgow G3 7DN Join father and son as they discuss this extraordinary book about Jack’s (mis) adventures as a Hollywood PA.Jack & John Sutherland – Stars, Cars & Crystal Meth Jack Sutherland has led a truly remarkable life. A confirmed alcoholic in his early […]
Sarah Turner & Chitra Ramaswamy – The Lowdown on Motherhood, 19 March, 2016. Aye Write!
19th Mar 2016 • 12:00PM – 1:00PM Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN Sarah Turner and Chitra Ramaswamy write candidly about motherhood like it really is.Sarah Turner & Chitra Ramaswamy – The Lowdown on Motherhood Sarah Turner (The Unmumsy Mum) writes candidly about motherhood like it really is andhow it is sometimes absolutely […]
Tom Blass and Donald Murray – North Sea Tales, 13 March, 2016. Aye Write!
Tom Blass & Donald Murray – North Sea Tales 13th Mar 2016 • 3:00PM – 4:00PM Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN Two books that discuss different aspects of the formidable North Sea. Saturnine and quick-tempered, the formidable North Sea is a playground, a theatre of war and a cultural crossing-point, it has […]
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The Bookshop Band, Aye Write! 11 March, 2016.
The Bookshop Band 11th Mar 2016 • 7:30PM – 8:30PM Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN Performing at Aye Write! for the first time, The Bookshop Band. They are Ben Please and Beth Porter, who write songs inspired by books and play them in bookshops and at book festivals. Their performances are inextricably […]
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Freedom from Slavery 18:00 March 06th, 2016 CCA
Louise Welsh, novelist, and Jude Barber, architect will be joined by poet Dorothea Smartt, theatre maker Cora Bisset and Aidan McQuade, head of the Anti-Slavery Alliance, for an evening of thought-provoking discussion and performance. In 2014, novelist Louise Welsh and architect Jude Barber curated The Empire Café (www.empire-café.org), an exploration of Scotland’s relationship with the […]
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Aye Write! Federation of Writers – Scotland – Sudden Fame, 13 March, 2016
Sudden Fame 13th Mar 2016 6:00 p.m. – 8:30p.m. Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN The Federation of Writers ( Scotland) presents ‘Sudden Fame’, a spoken word event where members of the Federation of Writers, the public and members of writers’ groups are provided with an opportunity to perform a selection of their work […]
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In Conversation with Ajay Close, Glasgow Women’s Library, Thursday 10 March, 2016
In Conversation with Ajay Close Glasgow Women’s Library Thursday 10th March, 2016 6pm to 7.30pm: Ajay Close will talk about her novel A Petrol Scented Spring with Donna Moore. Ajay’s captivating novel looks at a turbulent time in Scottish suffragette history and portrays the real people on both sides of the Scottish struggle for votes […]
Aye Write! Louis de Bernières – Of Love and Desire, 11 March, 2016
11th Mar 2016 • 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN The author of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin will be reading from his new collection of love poems, Of Love and Desire. Louis de Bernières – Of Love and Desire A warm welcome back to Aye Write! to the bestselling author of […]
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Aye Write! Murdering the Genre, Graeme Macrae Burnet and Peter Arnott, 5 March, 2016
Murdering the Genre Graeme Macrae Burnet and Peter Arnott Tuesday, March 15, 2016 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Mitchell Library, 201 North Street, Glasgow G3 7DA I’ll be appearing at Aye Write! with playwright and novelist Peter Arnott to discuss our murderous approach to the crime genre. Peter’s new novel Moon […]
Bad Samaritan by Michael J Malone, Book Launch at Waterstones, Argyle Street, Thursday 25 March, 2016
Bad Samaritan by Michael J Malone. Book Launch Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 7 p.m. Waterstones Argyle St, 174-176 Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8BT DI Ray McBain is back! And to celebrate, Michael J Malone will be in conversation with Theresa Talbot. ‘The event is free but please accept invitation on Facebook to let them […]
Wednesday, March 2, 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
