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Pat ByrneI have a Jaunt round the Glasgow West End notice boards to see what’s going on in the centre of the universe but I also rely on mailing lists and you getting in touch with your events. The listings are free for charitable organisations – small charge for profit making events. Email me details if you would like me to promote your event..

Robert Burns: Poems, Songs, Legacy. Free Online Course, University of Glasgow

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Robert Burns: Poems, Songs and Legacy About the course If you’ve ever welcomed in the New Year with a rendition of “Auld Lang Syne” or enjoyed a whisky and haggis on 25 January, you’re likely to be one of the thousands, nay millions, of fans of Robert Burns around the world. Now you can celebrate […]

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Cuba: a photographic exhibition by Iain Clark. Jan 30th – Feb 14th, 2016 at The Thistle Gallery

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The Thistle Gallery is privileged to be hosting a remarkable exhibition by Glasgow based photographic artist Iain Clark. This unique body of work is the result of Iain’s visit last year to the Caribbean island of Cuba. With the announcement last year that Cuba and the United States are to re-establish Embassies in each other’s […]

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Celtic Connections 2016: Lucinda Williams review and photographs by Pauline Keightley

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Lucinda Williams rocked at Celtic Connections 2016! One sassy rock on lady!  While I had read good reviews of Lucinda Williams, I came to her late. Now aged sixty-two she’s been having more success as she’s got older. As we waited in the packed Glasgow concert hall an enthusiastic man appeared at the side of the […]

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Jenna Watt: How You Gonna Live Your Dash – Winter Tour 2016

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January 28 – February 13, 2016  7 PM to Feb 13 at 8 PM    Platform Glasgow1000 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow G34 9JW Buy tickets online How You Gonna Live Your Dash by Jenna Watt.A co-production with Platform and in association with Showroom. One of Scotland’s most visionary theatre makers, Jenna Watt, presents her latest performance following the […]

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Ashes to Ashes: A Cabaret Tribute to David Bowie, Fundraiser for The Beatson, 10 February, 2016

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Wednesday, February 10, 2016 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM Riding Room58 Virginia Street, Glasgow G1 1TX For one night only the Glasgow Burlesque and Cabaret scene come together for a stellar cabaret tribute to David Bowie. As well as this show in Glasgow there shall be shows in London and the rest off the UK. […]

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Richard Slee: Work and Play, The Tramway 4 Feb– 20 March, 2016.

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Richard See Ceramics Drop In – no ticket required Richard Slee (born Carlisle, 1946) has built a reputation as one of Britain’s most important contemporary ceramic artist. His work challenges conventional notions of ceramic art and demonstrates the fluid boundaries of 21st century ceramic practice. This exhibition covers Slee’s most radical work to date produced […]

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Room, GFT – 28 January, 2016

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Room GFT 15 – 28 January, 2016 Based on the international bestselling novel by Emma Donoghue, Room is the unforgettable story of a young mother who lives captive in a small room with her 5-year old son Jack. Brie Larson and the young Jacob Tremblay perfectly bring to life one of the most tender and […]

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Saturday, January 23, 2016 | Filed under: Cinema

The Devil Came On Horseback, Sunday 24 January, 2016 GFT

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The Devil Came On HorsebackPowerful documentary focusing on the genocide in Darfur. GFT Sunday 24 January (12.15)Running time: 1h25m Assigned as a military observer, Brian Steidle witnessed first hand the tragedy taking place in Darfur and the inaction by the international community. Infuriated with what he had witnessed, Steidle resigned and returned to the US […]

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The Last Diamond, GFT until 25 January, 2015

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    The Last Diamond GFT Friday 22 – Monday 25 JanuaryRunning time: 1h48m Out on parole, master thief Simon is lured back into his old life of crime by the biggest job he has… More… Director Eric Barbier Cast Yvan Attal, Bérénice Bejo, Jean-François Stévenin, France 2015, 1h48m, subtitles, CTBC Buy tickets online 12 […]

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The Cheviot, The Stag and The Black, Black Oil GFT 25 January, 2015

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The Cheviot, The Stag and The Black, Black oil Monday 25 January (18.15) Glasgow Film Theatre This Burns Night, GFT is bringing back one of the most important statements on what it means to live in a modern Scotland. Capitalising on the remarkably popular success of playwright John McGrath’s touring production of the same name, […]

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The Assassin, GFT, until Thursday 28 January, 2016

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The Assassin The latest film from master filmmaker Hou Hsiao-Hsien. Friday 22 January – Thursday 28 JanuaryRunning time: 1h46m Named film of the year by Sight & Sound, as well as with receiving the coveted Best Director award a… More… Director Hou Hsiao-Hsien Cast Qi Shu, Chen Chang, Satoshi Tsumabuki, Taiwan/China 2015, 1h46m, subtitles, 12A: […]

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Celtic Connections, Peatbog Faeries, 02 ABC 23 January, 2016

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Celtic Connections 2016 proudly presents: Peatbog Faeries plus Radio Cos Saturday 23 January, 2016 Doors 7 p.m. O2 ABC Glasgow Almost two decades after bursting onto the scene with their debut album Mellowosity, Skye’s Peatbog Faeries remain “one of the great Scottish festival bands” (Guardian). Staunch traditional roots, via their bagpipes/fiddle frontline, branch into myriad […]

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CCA Alliance Francaise: Steak (R)Evolution 28 January, 2016

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Alliance Francaise: Steak (R)Evolution Thu 28 January 2016 CCA 7pm, Free but ticketed, Cinema Ages 15+ Book online / 0141 352 4900 Related CCA Events Cooking Pot Tue 1 September 2015 — Sat 30 April 2016 Steak (R)Evolution travels the world in search of passionate cattle breeders, butchers, and chefs. Far from the intensive cattle […]

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Fiona Alderman: Easter Dance Course in France, April, 2016.

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Contemporary Dance Course  (CUNNINGHAM technique) 2nd to 5th April 2016 In the Dordogne (near Sarlat), France Teacher: Fiona Alderman Objectives:      The classes are in Cunningham based technique, which has an accent on balance and proportion, using meticulously placed feet , with an upright open torso. The articulation of the back , using a […]

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Celtic Connections: Piaf! The Show, Theatre Royal 27 and 28 January, 2016

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Celtic Connections presentsPiaf! The Show Theatre Royal GlasgowWednesday 27 & Thursday 28 January 2016 ·  Celebrating The Centenary Of Iconic French Singer Edith Piaf For Two Nights At New Celtic Connections Venue: Glasgow’s Theatre Royal ·  Performed Across Three Continents To Rave Reviews, Piaf! The Story Has Its Uk Premiere This January 27 & 28 ·  A Unique Audiovisual […]

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Celtic Connections: Just for Gordon, Celebrating a National Treasure 24 January, 2016

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24 January 2016  7:30PM Glasgow Royal Concert HallMain Auditorium Tickets: £20-£23 Buy tickets online Or buy tickets from our box office on 0141 353 8000 January 2016 marks just over a decade since Gordon Duncan’s tragic passing, but his inspirational influence still reverberates throughout the Celtic world. Although his instrument was the bagpipes, together with […]

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Cirque Berserk! Real Circus Made For Theatre, King’s Theatre Glasgow Friday 22 – Sunday 24 January 2016

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King’s Theatre 22 – 24 January, 2016 Direct from five sold-out seasons in London’s Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, and from two packed-out theatre tours, Britain’s favourite contemporary thrill circus is setting out to thrill and entertain the nation once again. Back by popular demand Cirque Berserk! returns to the King’s Theatre Glasgow for 3 days […]

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Picture Hooks Conference, CCA, 23 April, 2016

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Illustrating Children’s Books CCA Sat 23 April 2016 10am – 4pm, £50 (£25 concessions) + £1 booking fee, Theatre Ages 15+ Book online / 0141 352 4900 Get the hang of illustrating Children’s Books. Leading children’s publishing experts and agents, together with award-winning illustrator Joel Stewart, offer insiders’ view of the industry. Now in its […]

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Byres Road Big Band, various venues 1,4 and 5 February, 2015

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Byres Road Big Band With membes of award winning Brass Jawbone Hosted by very special guest Carmen Pieraccini Enjoy a relaxed evening of great live music open to all ages.Tickets are ONLY £3 (£2 concessions). Catch performances at: Monday 1 February, 7.00pmNetherton Community Centre358 Netherton Road, G13 1AX0141 954 4250 Thursday 4 February, 7.30pmParkhead Congregational Church77 […]

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Celtic Connections: Strathspey and Surreal, 23 January, 2016. Glasgow Royal Concert Hall 1 p.m.

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23 January 2016  1:00PM For fans of the fiddle! TraditionalStrathspey and Surreal Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Tickets: £12Buy tickets online Or buy tickets from at the box office on 0141 353 8000 Prior to recent decades’ quantum expansion in traditional music education, Scotland’s strathspey and reel societies were often the only avenue available for young […]

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Baby Beatz Interactive Dance and Movement Classes for Parents and Babies

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Baby Beatz at Glasgow Club Scotstoun From 11 January, 2016 Every Monday10.00 – 10.45am & 11.15 – 12 noonEvery Wednesday  11.30am – 12.15pm Come along to a safe and welcoming environment to participate in this instructor led session, where you can socialise with others whilst you and your child have great fun! Open to parents […]

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Hula Hoop Classes, The Briggait.

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The classes are led by award winning Hula Hoop performer Ross Cleland aka Volcanic Ash They run weekly on Tuesdays until 26 April, 2016. Tuesdays 6 – 7.30 p.m. The Briggait, 141 Bridgegate, Glasgow, G1 5HZ Book: Call 0141 553 5890 Great exercise, for core strength and posture plus lots of fun. Open to all skill levels. […]

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Pilgrimer: A re-imagining of Joni Mitchell’s ‘Hejira’

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Pilgrimer: Re-imagining Joni MItchell’s Hejira  “touching souls and surely you touched mine…” This was a perfect evening of nostalgia for the many fans in the packed audience to hear Joni’s album Hejira – now set to new Scottish words by the author James Robertson.  Joni wrote this album while driving solo from Miami to LA  on […]

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The Wainwright Sisters and Ethan Johns, Celtic Connections, 25 January, 2016

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  The Wainwright Sisters and Ethan Johns 25 January 2016  7:30PM City Halls Celtic Connections Tickets: £17 Book Now  Or buy tickets from our box office on 0141 353 8000 It’s never too late to sing lullabies with family. Even though Loudon III’s daughters, Martha Wainwright and Lucy Wainwright Roche, were sung to sleep by […]

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City of Glasgow Chorus – Valentine’s Day Sunday 14 February, 2016

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Sunday 14th February 2016 From West End To Broadway: A Valentine’s Gala City of Glasgow Chorus Buy tickets online Charlotte Wakefield, Sally Ann Triplett, Michael Xavier, Scott Davies (soloists) Royal Scottish National Orchestra Roderick Dunk (conductor) Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow G2 3NY www.cityofglasgowchorus.org/index.html

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Mary Barbour Gala Concert Line Up Announced

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Acts announced for Mary Barbour Gala Concert 21 February, 2016 – Old Fruitmarket Tickets: £25, from the Glasgow Concert Halls box office. Buy tickets online  Telephone: 0141 353 8000. A galaxy of stars will play at the Gala Concert to raise money for a statue to Govan Rent Strike leader, Mary Barbour, it was announced today. […]

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Canned Laughter, Theatre Royal 15 – 19 March, 2016

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CANNED LAUGHTER A funny play about being funny Theatre Royal,  282 Hope St, Glasgow G2 3QA Tuesday 15 – Saturday 19 March, 2016  Directed by Ed ‘i dreamed a dream’ Curtis, written by Ed Curtis with Allan Stewart and starring Scotland’s finest comic geniuses: Allan Stewart, Andy Gray and Grant Stott Canned Laughter is a brand […]

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Hangover Special, Rally and Broad Stereo, Sunday 24 January, 2016

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Rally & Broad: The Hangover Special! (GLASGOW) Sunday 24 January, 2016 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM Stereo Cafe Bar20 – 28 Renfield Lane, Glasgow G2 6PH Tickets available at: www.eventbrite.co.uk The Hangover Specials are BACK! Our most popular concept, and one that is particularly well suited for January, these shows explore all things emotionally in […]

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