Mackintosh and Europe by Nicky Imrie, University of Glasgow, Wednesday 8 October
Mackintosh and Europe by Nicky Imrie, University of Glasgow Mackintosh Architecture Lunchtime Talk – Mackintosh and Europe Wednesday 8 October 2014 – 1 p.m. Hunterian Art Gallery http://glasgow.ac.uk/hunterian Admission free. Hunterian Art Gallery, University of Glasgow. 82 Hillhead Street. Glasgow G12 8QQ
Sunday, October 5, 2014 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
‘LGBT event’ with Kirsty Logan, Hal Duncan, Elizabeth Reeder and Katherine McMahon CCA Club Room
‘LGBT event’ with Kirsty Logan, Hal Duncan, Elizabeth Reeder and Katherine McMahon CCA Club Room Tuesday 14th October 2014, 7pm to 8.30pm Scottish Writers’ Centre Our sexuality defines our identity and how we interact with the world, not just our desires and fantasies but also in terms of our insecurities and fears. The perspectives of […]
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Book launch: The Land Agent by J David Simons
The Land Agent by J David Simons Set in Palestine in the 1920s, it is the long-awaited (by me) final part of ‘Glasgow to Galilee’ trilogy. Please note that there are two launches – one in the southside in Giffnock on the 22nd October and the other in Waterstone’s Argyle Street, Glasgow on 23rd October. […]
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Thursday, October 2, 2014 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Launch of Magnus Florin’s The Garden Thursday 2nd October, 2014 6.30 pm Waterstone’s in Argyle Street, Glasgow
Launch of Magnus Florin’s The Garden Thursday 2nd October, 2014 6.30 pm Waterstone’s in Argyle Street, Glasgow Golden Hare Books proudly invites you to an evening in the company of one of Sweden’s leading writers, acclaimed poet, playwright, novelist and critic Magnus Florin. Magnus will be joining us to discuss his most recent novel, The […]
Tuesday, September 30, 2014 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Nights at Project Cafe Tuesday, October 7 at 7:00pm
Nights at Project Cafe Tuesday, October 7 at 7:00pm Music+Poetry+Sentinence♥ Sam Small + Leyla Josephine + Nyla + Ginger Alford (USA) + Richard Wehnerberg Jr (USA) An eve’ of music + poetry + feels at The Project Cafe featuring lots of lovely folk! [Deetz]Doors at 7pm / Acts start early = 7.20-30!Entry £3 donation (but […]
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Poetry by Maria Venditozzi
The Gift of Tulips What I admire about tulipsis their optimism.When freshly cut,their bodies are taut, tightas a nubile girl.Heads pert, faces shyly pretty. But, after time,like most of us, they geta bit soft round the middle.Loyal leaves wrap round,close as a sari, to spareblushes about their sagging stems. Colour becomes more vibrant,lush green, cupped […]
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Travel Writing with Linda Jackson, 9 October, 2014, University of Strathclyde
The Centre for Lifelong Learning University of Strathclyde7th Floor (Reception)Graham Hills Building40 George StreetGlasgowG1 1QE University of Strathclyde
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Thursday, September 25, 2014 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Joiners Corner
Souness Written by Alan Bissett The Tron 7th October 2014
Souness Written by Alan Bissett The Tron 7th October 2014 Kyle Bissett Productions. A scripted reading of a work-in-progress. Directed by Sacha Kyle ‘Will we ever see his likes again?’ Archie Macpherson, football commentator A midfield general, a winner, a fallen idol. Enter the disciplined world of Graeme Souness, as he takes on referees, the […]
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Launch of Gerry Loose’s fault line, 24 September, Waterstone’s Glasgow
Launch of Gerry Loose’s fault line 24 September, 2014 – 6.30 p.m. Waterstone’s Bookshop, Argyle Street Glasgow Robert Macfarlane says of this work: “fault line is a very special piece of work. It feels as if this is a book born of a decade or more’s looking and watching (surveillance). I relish the form: field-note, […]
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Wednesday, September 24, 2014 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Next Generation Poets 2014: National Tour, The Mitchell Wednesday 1 October
Next Generation Poets 2014: National Tour stops at The Mitchell Wednesday 1 October Next Generation Poets 2014 1 Oct 2014 • 6:00 P.M – 7:00 P.M • Mitchell Library Aye Write! Glasgow’s Book Festival and St Mungo’s Mirrorball are delighted to announce this free evening of new poetry presented by The Poetry Book Society. The […]
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Monday, September 22, 2014 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
In Process Masterclass Jackie Kay CCA Tue 30 September 2014
SWC:In Process MasterclassJackie Kay CCA Tue 30 September 2014 7pm, £6 (£3) on the door, Free to SWC Members, TheatreAges 16+ Jackie Kay was born to a Scottish mother and a Nigerian father. She was adopted by a white couple at birth and was brought up in Glasgow. The experience of being adopted by and […]
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Ceol’s Craic Awopbopaloobop CCA Tue 23 September 2014
Ceol’s CraicAwopbopaloobop CCA Tue 23 September 2014 6.30pm, Free, CinemaAll agesBook online / 0141 352 4900 In the run up to our Americana event on Saturday night, celebrating the connections betw Gaelic song and Blues, Country and Rock ‘n’ Roll, here at Ceòl`s Craic we’d like to invite you to join us as we revisit […]
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DiScOmBoBuLiTe, Friday, Friday September 26, The Project Cafe
DiScOmBoBuLiTe Friday, September 26 at 7:00pm The Project Cafe In an effort to cash in on the burgeoning nostalgia market, DisComBoBuLaTe is very excited about its forthcoming 10th anniversary production, which will replicate, down to the smallest detail, our first live performance. Same acts, same venue. For your host, Ian Macpherson, […]
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Sunday, September 21, 2014 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Music and Poetry at the Project Cafe/Tell It Slant Tues 7th October, 2014
Nights at Project Cafe Music and poetry event at the Project Cafe/Tell It Slant Tues 7th October, 2014 Music+Poetry+Sentinence♥ Sam Small + Leyla Josephine + Nyla + Ginger Alford (USA) + Richard Wehnerberg Jr (USA) Tuesday, October 7 at 7:00pm I’m putting on an eve’ of music + poetry + feels at The Project Cafe […]
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Wednesday, September 17, 2014 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Gig Guide plus Club Events
Kevin Bridges in conversation with Colin Murray Saturday 11 October, 2014 Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Kevin Bridges in conversation with Colin Murray Saturday 11 October, 12.30pm Glasgow Royal Concert Hall The wildly popular Glasgow comic joins Talksport’s Colin Murray to discuss his brilliantly funny memoir, We Need to talk about…Kevin Bridges, packed with scrapes, pranks and side-splitting anecdotes. Tickets cost £23 (plus booking fee) and get you a signed copy […]
Friday, September 12, 2014 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
An Evening With James Ellroy Thursday 6 November 2014, The Mitchell Theatre
An Evening With James Ellroy Thursday 6 November 6pm, The Mitchell Theatre Don’s miss your chance to see James Ellroy, best-selling author of some of the most iconic crime novels of recent years including LA Confidential and The Black Dahlia, as he introduces his new novel Perfidia at The Mitchell. Tickets cost just £5 (plus […]
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Caribbean Research in the North Friday, September 26, 2014 University of Stirling
Caribbean Research in the North Friday, September 26 – at 1:00pm University of Stirling, FK9 4LA Stirling Free conference plus poetry reading. Register: email University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA
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Drama Queens: Play Reading for Pleasure Glasgow Women’s Library 24 September 2014
Drama Queens: Play Reading for Pleasure Glasgow Women’s Library 24 September 2014, 2:30 p.m. Join in play reading, featuring some all-women plays. No acting skills required, just sit with a cup of tea and muck in. Or just pop along and listen. Ticket prices: £2 Glasgow Women’s Library 23 Landressy Street, Glasgow, G40 1BP
Tuesday, September 9, 2014 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events
Bright Club: Glasgow The Stand, Glasgow 22 September 2014
Bright Club: Glasgow The Stand, Glasgow 22 September 2014, 8:30 p.m. Bright Club features its usual intoxicating blend of comedy and academia as lecturers from the city’s universities turn their studies into entertaining stories. www.brightclubglasgow.org/ The Stand 333 Woodlands Road, Glasgow, G3 6NG
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Jim Carruth Launch of New Collection: Prodigal CCA, Glasgow 22 September, 2014
Jim Carruth Launch of New Collection: Prodigal CCA, Glasgow 22 September 2014, 7:00 p.m. The Glasgow Poet Laureate launches his new collection Prodigal. http://www.jimcarruth.co.uk/ Scottish Writers’ Centre CCA 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JD
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Scots/English Writing Group 15 September 2014, 7:00 p.m. Scottish Writers’ Centre
Scots/English Writing Group 15 September 2014, 7:00 p.m. Scottish Writers’ Centre, Glasgow A twice monthly group offering critique of its members’ submitted works, with two pieces getting the once-over each session. Ages 16+. http://www.scottishwriterscentre.org.uk/ Scottish Writers’ Centre CCA 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JD
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Deborah Harkness: The Book of Life Waterstone’s Glasgow 12 September 2014
Deborah Harkness: The Book of Life Waterstone’s Glasgow 12 September 2014, 1:00 p.m. Best-selling author Deborah Harkness introduces the final instalment of her All Souls Trilogy. http://deborahharkness.com/ Waterstone’s 174 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G2 8AH
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Chris Ryan: Hunter Killer Waterstone’s, Glasgow 10 September 2014
Chris Ryan: Hunter Killer Waterstone’s, Glasgow 10 September 2014, 6 p.m. Chris Ryan promoting his new thriller, Hunter Killer. Their operations are deniable. Their skill is deadly. SAS hero Danny Black is recruited to an assassination squad directed to hunt down and kill terrorist cells in a gripping thriller from the man who knows what […]
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In Process Masterclass Jackie Kay CCA Tue 30 September 2014
SWC:In Process MasterclassJackie Kay CCA Tue 30 September 2014 7pm, £6 (£3) on the door, Free to SWC Members, TheatreAges 16+ Jackie Kay was born to a Scottish mother and a Nigerian father. She was adopted by a white couple at birth and was brought up in Glasgow. The experience of being adopted by and […]
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MAP Reading Group Sick Sick Sick: The Books of Ornery Women CCA Thu 25 September
MAP Reading GroupSick Sick Sick: The Books of Ornery Women CCA Thu 25 September 2014 6.30pm, Free, TheatreAges 15+Tel: 0141 352 4900 A reading project examining a radical or ‘bludgeoned’ subjectivity of female writers. Initiated by Emma Balkind and Laura Edbrook in association with MAP. ‘Deep emotion in this age is a radical act’ – […]
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Glasgow Women’s Library Feminist Ethics in the Archive Wed 17 September 2014 CCA
Glasgow Women’s LibraryFeminist Ethics in the Archive Wed 17 September 2014 CCA 5.30pm, Free, CinemaAll agesBook online / 0141 352 4900 Feminist ethics in the Archive – a HOUSE WORK CASTLE MILK WOMAN HOUSE discussion event. For the last year, Glasgow Women’s Library has been working with the artist Kate Davis on HOUSE WORK CASTLE […]
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Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Women and Arts Class with Linda Jackson
Women and Art Class University of Strathclyde Tuesday 7th October, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Who is still afraid of Virginia Woolf. Dr Linda Jackson tutoring new class on Women and the Arts, Women and ‘home’ and ‘the rest!’. ‘Join us for thoughts, fun and exchanges. Some of Woolf’s work will be used as a […]
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Bloody Scotland Scotland’s International Crime Writing Festival 19th to 21st September, 2014
Bloody Scotland Scotland’s International Crime Writing Festival 19th to 21st September, 2014 Various venues, Stirling Authors Kathy Reichs, William McIlvanney, Yrsa Sigurdardottir, Peter May, Quentin Jardin, Mark Billingham, Helen FitzGerald, Ian Rankin, Denise Mina, Christopher Brookmyr,e Caro Ramsay and many more. See full list of participating authors Events Events include a range of talks, readings, […]
Monday, September 8, 2014 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers
International Event Monica Cantieni & Donal McLaughlin Tue 16 September 2014 CCA
SWC:International EventMonica Cantieni & Donal McLaughlin Tue 16 September 2014 CCA 7pm, Free, ClubroomAges 16+Book online / 0141 352 4900 Monica Cantieni is head of multimedia in the Culture Department of Swiss Radio and Television. She and her translator Donal McLaughlin will be reading from her acclaimed novel The Encyclopaedia of Good Reasons which was […]
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Project Cafe, Open Mic Friday, October 10 at 5:30pm
Project Cafe, Open Mic Friday, October 10 at 5:30pm Project Cafe, 134 Renfrew St, G3 6ST Tell It Slant poetry bookshop, inside the Project Cafe, 134 Renfrew St, G3 6ST. The open mic runs from 5.30pm and is for writers, musicians, storytellers, performance and spoken word artists to share their work., hosted in […]
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