The Glasgow School of Art Material Culture in Action: Practices of making, collecting and re-enacting Art and Design Mon 7 September — Tue 8 September 2015 CCA
The Glasgow School of Art Material Culture in Action: Practices of making, collecting and re-enacting Art and Design Mon 7 September — Tue 8 September 2015 CCA 10am, £119.40 (£49.40) + 60p booking fee, Cinema, Theatre & Clubroom All ages Book online / 0141 352 4900 Please note: tickets allow entry to both days of […]
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
Bookmark: Reading Platform Mon 7 September 2015 CCA
Bookmark: Reading Platform Mon 7 September 2015 CCA 8pm, Free, Clubroom A reading group focusing on Art, Culture and Philosophy. Bookmark offers a platform for critical discussion through the collective engagement with a chosen text. Decided by popular vote, the book offers a narrative which in turn can inspire relevant film screenings, talks, and the […]
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Bob Law: walking in the Scottish Borders – Peebles.
An easy, but beautiful, walk near Peebles The border town of Peebles is already a firm destination for day trippers from the central belt with its high street of local shops, riverside strolls along the grassy banks of the Tweed, and rolling country landscapes. Just over an hour’s drive from Glasgow, less from Edinburgh, the […]
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Monday, August 3, 2015 | Filed under: Bob Law: photographer, walker and writer, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Pat's Home Page Blog
European Fiction in Translation with Donal McLaughlin CCA Tue 18 August 2015
Scottish Writers’ Centre European Fiction in Translation with Donal McLaughlin CCA Tue 18 August 2015 7pm, Free and unticketed, Clubroom Ages 18+ Donal McLaughlin is a founding member of the Scottish Writers’ Centre, and is responsible for international liaison. His first short story collection – An Allergic Reaction to National Anthems & Other Stories (2009) […]
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Femme Fatales and Fragile Frails: Women in Pulp Fiction August 3 – August 31, 2015 Glasgow Women’s Library
Femme Fatales and Fragile Frails: Women in Pulp Fiction August 3 – August 31 Glasgow Women’s Library Give the up-and-down to the exhibition celebrating the pleasures of pulp – the lurid covers, the over-the top characters, the double-crosses, the double-dealings and the double Ds. Books such as The Unfortunate Flesh, Swamp Brat, The Case […]
Sunday, August 2, 2015 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
superluminal: PETROL BASTARD Friday, August 21 The Poetry Club
superluminal: PETROL BASTARD Friday, August 21 The Poetry Club An evening of predictable cheap techno made by drug addicts and deadbeats. Techno value Prodigy, A rubber hoers and a pair of twats. The Poetry Club, 100 Eastvale Place, Glasgow G3 8QG
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Gathering the Voices Mobile Exhibition, Kelvingrove, 2 – 31 August, 2015
Gathering the Voices Mobile Exhibition Featuring stories from refugees and Holocaust survivors,. On unrestricted public display at Kelvingrove Museum & Art Gallery Sunday 2nd August till Monday 31st August 2015. Further information
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Discover Indonesia Goenawan Mohamad in Conversation CCA Sat 12 September 2015
Discover IndonesiaGoenawan Mohamad in Conversation CCA Sat 12 September 2015 2.30pm, Free but ticketed, CinemaAll agesBook online / 0141 352 4900 An insightful conversation with influential writer, poet and activist, Goenawan Mohamad. Over the past 30 years he has pursued a tireless fight for freedom of expression, leading to the foundation of several arts and […]
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An Evening with Philippa Gregory Aye Write 20th Aug 2015
6:00PM – 7:00PM • Mitchell Library Best selling author Philippa Gregory introduces her latest book in the Tudor Court Series.An Evening with Philippa Gregory Perhaps best renowned for ‘The Other Boleyn Girl’, the best selling Philippa Gregory is celebrating the launch of her latest book in the Tudor Court Series, in which she has described […]
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An Evening with William Boyd Aye Write 3rd September 2015
6:30PM – 7:30PM • Mitchell Library Aye Write! presents acclaimed author William Boyd as he discusses his life and work, and introduces his latest novel, Sweet Caress.An Evening with William Boyd Acclaimed author William Boyd joins us to discuss his life and work, and to introduce his latest novel, Sweet Caress, a heart-wrenching tale of […]
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Dream Machine at Market On The Corner August 1, 2015
Dream Machine at Market On The Corner August 1, 2015 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. This weekend’s line up at Market on the Corner looks something a little like this for Saturday and Sunday: 10 – 12 Dream Machine Relaxation session 12 – 1 UV disco 1 – 3 Open Mic 3 – 4 By […]
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Friday, July 31, 2015 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Gig Guide plus Club Events
Back to School Party Saturday 1st August
Back to School Party Saturday 1st August at Glasgow – Sauchiehall Street 153-157 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3EW Banish those back to school blues with some fun and activities at Waterstones Glasgow Sauchiehall Street. There’ll be parachute games, tie making, book cover designing and sport games as well as other fun stuff.
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Wednesday, July 29, 2015 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Kids and young people
BHP Comics Comic Book Summer School CCA 3 August, 2015
BHP ComicsComic Book Summer School CCA Mon 3 August — Fri 7 August 2015 10am – 4pm daily, Week Pass: £100 + 60p booking fee , ClubroomAges 8 – 16Book online / 0141 352 4900 Comic Book Summer School for young people in Glasgow! Over the course of a week students will be given the […]
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Denise Mina Book Launch Blood, Salt, Water, 1 August, Waterstones Sauchiehall St
1 PM Saturday 1st August, 2015 Book Signing Come and meet best selling crime author Denise Mina as she signs copies of her amazing new novel. Unflinching, taut and masterfully plotted, Blood, Salt, Water is the brilliant fifth novel in the Alex Morrow series from two-time Theakston’s Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year […]
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Diverse Communities with Leela Soma CCA Tue 4 August 2015
Scottish Writers’ Centre Diverse Communities with Leela Soma CCA Tue 4 August 2015 7pm, Free and unticketed, Clubroom Ages 18+ The SWC is proud to present a ‘Diverse Communities’ open reading event, hosted by Leela Soma. This will be an evening of poetry recitals and short story readings, from members of Scotland’s diverse ethnic communities. […]
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Book Fair at The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, Saturday 1 August, 2015
Hosted by The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall Featuring readings and signings by the authors themselves, we will be showcasing the work of both local and international writers on a wide variety of subjects. We will also be selling second hand books, as well as featuring a live poetry slam. The schedule for readings is – […]
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The Raven’s Song, tell it slant, 30 July, 2015
Join Nalini Paul for the launch of The Raven’s Song, poems inspired by raven and crow myths from Orkney, Shetland and Canada; and beautifully illustrated by Catherine Hiley. Hear some poems, meet the artist, and buy a book. Bring your own bottle, £3 corkage. (Note that there are two launches: Edinburgh: WordPower […]
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An Audience with David Mitchell Aye Write 15th Aug 2015
An Audience with David Mitchell 15th Aug 2015 • 2:00PM – 3:00PM • Mitchell Library Award-winning author David Mitchell talks about his impressive back-catalogue of critically acclaimed novels including Ghostwritten, Cloud Atlas and The Bone Clocks. £4 Buy tickets onlineOr buy tickets from our box office on 0141 353 8000 The Mitchell Library, North St, […]
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Bookmark: Reading Platform CCA Mon 3 August 2015
Bookmark: Reading Platform CCA Mon 3 August 2015 8pm, Free, Clubroom Ages 15+ A reading group focusing on Art, Culture and Philosophy. Bookmark offers a platform for critical discussion through the collective engagement with a chosen text. Decided by popular vote, the book offers a narrative which in turn can inspire relevant film screenings, talks, […]
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Night Vision Poetry Book Launch, Scotia Bar, Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Night Vision Poetry Book Launch Scotia Bar Tuesday, July 28, 2015 7:30pm – 10:30pm Yes it’s finally here people.. my long awaited book launch..Inviting you to attend the launch of my new book Night Vision Poetry – My first collection of urban poems and illustrations (all by my own fair hand). I will be reading […]
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Thursday, July 23, 2015 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
The Lost Sister, Melanie Sims, Lillie Art Gallery 11 July, 2015– 14 August, 2015
The Lost Sister Melanie Sims Lillie Art Gallery 11 July, 2015– 14 August, 2015 Artist’s talk: Saturday, 25 July 2.30pm Melanie will be talking about the investigative process and artistic journey behind The Lost Sister on Saturday 25July at 2.30pm, Lillie Art Gallery, Milngavie. Ronnie Kerr, who has written two beautiful sonnets to accompany the […]
Tuesday, July 21, 2015 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Merchant City Festival: Women of the Merchant City GWL July 26, 2015
Merchant City Festival: Women of the Merchant City Glasgow Women’s Library July 26, 2015 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm £6.00 / £10.00 Uncover the Merchant City’s hidden history during this walking tour around Glasgow’s cosmopolitan hub part of the Merchant City Festival. Join Glasgow Women’s Library tour guides as they uncover the female stars […]
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Sunday, July 19, 2015 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Merchant City Festival 2015, Walks
thi-wurd: Submissions open to writers and illustrators until 25
Submission date extended to 25 July, 2015 Submission Guidelines 1. Prose fiction please 2. For magazine submissions, the word limit is 4,000 words maximum, no minimum 3. The four accepted file types are ‘.doc’, ‘.docx’, ‘.rtf’, ‘.odt’ – nothing else (and no pdf’s) 4. Number your pages, and have the story title at the start […]
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Fox Star, Community Arts Festival, Kelvingrove Bandstand 24 – 26 Jul 2015
Kelvingrove Bandstand and Ampitheatre, Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow, G3 7LH Friday 24, Saturday 25 an Sunday 26 July, 2015 A weekend of music, spoken word, visual art and kids activities galore. For all generations – bring the kids and grandparents. Entry free. Fox Star Festival is a non-profit, family friendly event organised by in partnership with Friends […]
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NHC Music Toy And Comic Fair!! New Hellfire Club Glasgow Sunday 19 July, 2015
NHC Music Toy And Comic Fair!! New Hellfire Club Glasgow Sunday 19 July, 2015 10:00am NHC MUSIC Unit 4, The Hidden Lane 1103 Argyle Street, G3 8ND
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Monday, July 13, 2015 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Kids and young people
60 Degrees North, An Evening with Malachy Tallack, Waterstones 16 July, 2015
Malachy Tallack will discuss his new book ’60 Degrees North’, Waterstones’ Scottish Book of the Month in July and is also a BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week. Waterstones, 153-157 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3EW Thursday 16 July, 2015 – 6.30 p.m. The sixtieth parallel marks a borderland between the northern and southern worlds. Wrapping […]
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Estelle Maskame: Did I Mention I Love You? Waterstones Glasgow – Argyle Street Sunday 19th July
Estelle Maskame: Did I Mention I Love You? Meet Estelle Maskame Waterstones Glasgow – Argyle Street Sunday 19th July 13:00 Author Estelle Maskame signs copies of her first novel, Did I Mention I Love You? Did I mention it’s sometimes called DIMILY to those in the know? Free 174-176 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G2 8BT
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A Development Circle for Radical Subjectivity our extra sensory selves Sun 26 July 2015, CCA
fugue statesA Development Circle for Radical Subjectivity Sun 26 July 2015 12pm – 5pm, Free but ticketed, TheatreAll agesTo book: 0141 352 4900 Related CCA Events Lauren Gault & Allison Gibbsfugue states Fri 24 July — Sun 6 September 2015 fugue statesAsks Your Voice Thu 20 August 2015 A Development Circle is a type of […]
Women Making A Show Of Themselves, Glasgow Women’s Library
July 16 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Also 30th July, 6pm to 7.30pm Comedy and Drama workshops as part of our Sex in the Women’s Library season. The raw materials for these workshops are our lives, warts and all. Explore, in a safe and inspiring space, your thoughts, feelings and experiences of sex. Create […]
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Go Set A Watchman, Harper Lee Monday 13th July, 2015 Waterstones, Sauchiehall St
Go Set A Watchman, Harper Lee Monday 13th July, 2015 21.30 p.m. Waterstones, Sauchiehall Street Some of our lovely customers remember that our shop for many years was a cinema. To celebrate the launch of Harper Lee’s ‘Go Set A Watchman’. To Kill A Mocking Bird Also screening the classic film adaptation of ‘To Kill […]
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