4/4 (Reprise) Talks & Discussion With The Forgotten Collective, 26 Aug 2015, Trongate 103
Wednesday, August 26, 2015 Trongate 103103 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HD Join The Forgotten Collective as they talk about their experiences of working within a photography group, the collective itself, and their current echibition – 4/4 (Reprise). 4/4 (Reprise) is part of the Institute For Photography Scotland’s “Season of Photography” and is supported by Street Level […]
Thursday, August 20, 2015 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Oxfam Bookshop Byres Road Relaunch with Denise Mina, Karen Campbell and Alison Irvine 21 Aug 2015
Friday, August 21, 2015 6:00pm – 8:00pm Oxfam Byres Road Books Come and join the bookshop relaunch celebration after refurbishment and let Oxfam Bookshop Byres Road share the shop’s new look with you. You can browse the bookshelves, have a drink and sample some Fairtrade food and listen to authors speaking about what […]
Sunday, August 16, 2015 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Shopping
FAIL BETTER goes Doune the Rabbit Hole! Thursday 13 August, 2015 – 8 p.m. McChuills
FAIL BETTER goes Doune the Rabbit Hole! Thursday 13 August, 2015 – 8 p.m. McChuills Glasgow On the 21st – 23rd of August amidst the glorious ancient oak trees of the Cardross Estate the yearly phenomenon of DOUNE THE RABBIT HOLE festival takes place. Fail Better will be on all weekend in the Casa Caliente […]
Thursday, August 13, 2015 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Gig Guide plus Club Events
William Bonar and Eveline Pye, Launch of Poetry Pamphlets, The Project Cafe, Wed 12 August, 2015
Joint launch of “Offering” by William Bonar and “Smoke that Thunders” by Eveline Pye Wednesday 12 August, 2015 7:00pm The Project Café Offering (Red Squirrel Press) is William Bonar’s second pamphlet, a collection of poems previously published in Gutter, Aesthetica, Anon, Glasgow Review of Books, Northwords Now, The Verb (BBC, Radio 3) and […]
Monday, August 10, 2015 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Josephine Decker: Thou Wast Mild and Lovely Sunday 9 August, 2015 GFT
Josephine Decker: Thou Wast Mild and LovelyN/C 18+ Sunday 9 August, 2015 7.15 p.m. GFT Josephine Decker’s second feature is an intriguing, troubling and impressionistic thriller inspired by East of Eden. When Akin arrives at the farm, he finds his job. This is what he expected to find. When Sarah opens her legs, she finds […]
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Friday, August 7, 2015 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Cinema
Gutter No 13 – available from 14 August, 2015
Commissioned writers include Liz Lochhead, Pippa Goldschmidt, Jim Carruth, Christine De Luca, Rodge Glass, Doug Johnstone and Neil Mackay. There’s also an interview with Liz Lochhead. Particularly good to see the very talented Stephanie Brown contributing to the magazine. Gutter No 13 available from Friday 14 August, 2015. See full list of writers. Subscribe to […]
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Butterfly Rammy – Glasgow Preview Thurs, 6 Aug, 2015 Mono Cafe Bar
Butterfly Rammy – Glasgow Preview Thursday, 6 August, 2015 8:30pm – 10:00pm Mono Cafe Bar Just before we begin our run of 21 dates at the Edinburgh Fringe, we’re delighted to have an advance showing of Butterfly Rammy in Glasgow. Each of the Fringe shows is unique, with each day themed around a different Scots […]
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Tuesday, August 4, 2015 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Gig Guide plus Club Events, What's on in Glasgow: Theatre and Comedy
An afternoon with David Mitchell Saturday 15th August, 2015 Mitchell LIbrary,
An afternoon with David Mitchell Saturday 15th August 14:00 Mitchell LIbrary, North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DA Glasgow Man Booker longlisted and bestselling author David Mitchell will read from, and discuss, his latest critically acclaimed novel The Bone Clocks.
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Red Queen, Victoria Aveyard, Waterstones Sauchiehall St 12 August, 2015
Victoria Aveyard Waterstones, Sauchiehall Street 12 August, 2015 5 p.m. Talking about her thrilling fantasy trilogy – Red Queen. Special event followed by a book signing. £2 redeemable against book. Further details: 0141 332 9105 Waterstones, 153-157 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3EW
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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 […]
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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
