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Fiction Readings at the Albany #2, Wednesday 26th March, 2014

Fiction Readings at the Albany Wednesday 26th March, 2014  – 6.30 p.m. Thank you to the many people who attended the opening event. We would like to invite you all to come along to the second in the series, at the Albany Centre in Glasgow, this Wednesday 26th March, from 6.30pm until 9pm. The Albany […]

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Ingrid Petrie Exhibition, Big Mouth Coffee Shop, Partick, 4 April – 31st May, 2014

Ingrid Petrie Exhibition Big Mouth Coffee Shop, Partick 4 April – 31st May, 2014 Ingrid’s new collection of prints offers her unique perspective on nature.  Her jewel-like kaleidoscopic artwork features beautiful botanical and ornithological images which burst with colour and provide a contemporary twist on the genre. Come along to Big Mouth Cafe,167 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow, […]

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Glasgow Cinema: CCA, Franco-German Film Series La vie de Jésus (The Life of Jesus), 2nd April

Franco-German Film SeriesLa vie de Jésus(The Life of Jesus) Wed 2 April 2014 7pm, £3 (£2 for students and members of Alliance Française and Goethe-Institut), CinemaBook online / 0141 352 4900 La vie de Jésus (The Life of Jesus)France 1997, 96 mins, colourDirector: Bruno Dumont With: David Douche, Marjorie Cottreel, Kader ChaatoufFrench with English subtitles […]

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Glasgow Cinema: The Grosvenor, Ashton Lane, Listings from Sunday 23rd March, 2014

The Grosvenor, from 23rd March Ashton Lane, G12 Telephone: 08451666002   The Lego Movie (2D) Sun 23 Mar 2014 14:30 Grand Budapest Hotel THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL recounts the adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted […]

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Glasgow Cinema: That Sinking Feeling, GFT, 15th April, 2014

That Sinking Feeling12 GFT, 12 Rose Street Tuesday 15 April Show Times: 18:30 [ see showings ] Buy Tickets → Share: Share on Twitter Share on Facebook To celebrate BFI Flipside’s release of the much-loved That Sinking Feeling on DVD/Blu-ray we are delighted to host this special screening. Filmed in the late 1970s on the […]

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Glasgow Cinema: Bruce Lee, Enter the Dragon, GFT, 25th March, 2014

Enter the Dragon18 GFT, 12 Rose Street Dates Showing: Wednesday 26 March Show Times: 20:40 [ see showings ] Buy Tickets →   The movie that immortalised its star as an international superstar is widely considered the greatest kung fu movie ever made. Enter the Dragon features an irresistible mix of stunningly choreographed fight scenes, […]

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Glasgow Cinema: The Book Thief, GFT, until 25th March, 2014

The Book Thief12A GFT, 12 Rose Street Sunday 23–Tuesday 25 March Show Times: times vary [ see showings ] Buy Tickets →   The Book Thief follows a young girl, Liesel, who is left by her fleeing mother in Nazi Germany with foster parents Hans and Rosa. Liesel forms a close bond with Hans, who […]

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Glasgow Cinema: Salvo, GFT, until 27th March, 2014

Salvo12A GFT, 12 Rose Street Friday 21–Thursday 27 March Show Times: times vary [ see showings ] Buy Tickets →   Winner of the Critics Week Grand Prix at Cannes, Salvo is like a cool, slow-burning Sicilian homage to Jean-Pierre Melville’s Le Samourai. Salvo (Saleh Bakri) is a ruthless Mafia assassin. When he is ambushed […]

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Glasgow Cinema: Starred Up, GFT until 3rd April

Starred Up18 GFT, 12 Rose Street Friday 21 March – Thursday 3 April Buy Tickets → A complex father/son relationship is viewed through a brutal depiction of prison life in Starred Up, one of the most powerful and assured films of David Mackenzie’s career. Jack O’Connell gives an extraordinary performance as Eric, a young offender […]

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Toni Stewart, Glasgow Women’s Library, 3rd April at 5.30 p.m. for 6.00 p.m.

Glasgow Women’s Library, 23 Landresst Street, G40 1 BP £2/Free 550 2267 Join GWL on night.  Bring something to eat with you if you like. www.womenslibrary.org.uk

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Quarriers Quiz, Curlers Rest, 1st April

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Project Cafe Party, Tell it slant and Locavore, 23rd March

Tell it slant reopens Party, 5 p.m. 23rd March 134 Renfrew Street, G3 6ST Project Cafe and Tell it slant poetry bookshop will be popping back up like a jack-in-the-box to celebrate an imminent 3-month residency back at 134 Renfrew Street, with Locavore. There will be yummy pizza, cakes, booze & soft drinks, music and […]

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Glasgow gigs: Daniel Wylie at The Old Hairdressers’, Saturday 22nd March

The Stripped Sessions presentsDaniel Wylie at The Old Hairdressers’   Saturday 22nd March 7:00pm – 10:30pm  The Old Hairdressers Rare chance to watch an intimate performance from Daniel Wylie where he will be performing from his extensive catalogue from CRR to his latest release Fake your own death which is now available from Itunes and Amazon […]

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Children’s Wildlife Photography Workshops, Kelvingrove Park, 7th, 14th 21st April, 2014

  RSPB   Are you aged between 7 and 16? Do you love the outdoors and the wildlife that lives out there? Do you have fun taking photographs of the world around us? Join us for an afternoon of photography and wildlife as we invite you on our Children’s Wildlife Photography Workshops. Kelvingrove Park. Monday […]

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Verdi’s Macbeth, The Citz, 27th and 29th March

REVIVAL OF THE 2005 PRODUCTION – Scottish Opera The Citz, Thu 27 Mar 7.30pm•Sat 29 Mar 7.30pm Dominic Hill, Artistic Director of the Citizens Theatre, revives his brooding, atmospheric Macbeth in celebration of the 2014 Year of Homecoming. Inspired by events in the war-torn Balkans, Hill’s production is at once contemporary and ageless; a world […]

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Disney On Ice Worlds Of Fantasy, 27 Mar 2014 – 30 Mar 2014, SSE Hydro, Glasgow

Disney On Ice Worlds Of Fantasy, 27 Mar 2014 – 30 Mar 2014   SSE Hydro   7 p.m.   Tickets: £13.50 – £38.00   Hotline: 0844 395 4000 The action-packed ice spectacular, Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy, whisks audiences on a captivating adventure to four magical locations, including the auto-racing terrain of […]

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The Pitchfork Disney, The Tron, 25 – 29th March, 2014

Heroes Theatre presents The Pitchfork Disney Tuesday 25th March to Saturday 29th March 2014   The Tron, Glasgow   Book Online Book by phone Written by PHILIP RIDLEY Have you noticed how gorgeous people look when they’re terrified? Twins Presley and Haley Stray shut themselves away after the mysterious death of their parents, gorging nightly […]

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Martin ‘BigPig’ Mor presents Funny Stuff for Happy People, The Stand, 23rd March

Martin ‘BigPig’ Mor presents Funny Stuff for Happy People The Stand, Glasgow 23rd March, 2014, 3 p.m. Kids can bring their adults along to this show without any worry of them getting bored, as there’s a lovely blend of comedy, storytelling, magic, and some stupid science to top it off. Ticket prices:     £4 www.martinmor.com […]

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Bohemia Vintage and Craft Fayre, Curlers Rest, Glasgow West End, 22nd March

  Bohemia Vintage and Craft Fayre 22nd March, 2014 Curlers Rest 256–260 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8SH Handmade art, crafts, vintage items, upcycled furniture and goodies from local makers. 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

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European Breast Cancer Conference Public Day, SECC, 22nd March, 2014

      EBCC Public Day, 22 March 2014, 09:30 – 13:00 09:30-10:00 Meet with national organisations & activists   10:00 Introduction and Welcome Dr Hilary Dobson Clinical Director West of Scotland Breast Screening Service   Breaking News from EBCC What is EBCC, overview of important innovations/breakthroughs   David Cameron, Committee Member of the European Breast […]

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RSPB, Seabird Spectacular, Kelvingrove, Glasgow 22nd and 23rd March

Seabird Spectacular Saturday 22 March and Sunday 23 March 1pm – 4pm Price: Suggested donation £1 At this time of year the seabirds are starting to arrive on our coasts to breed and feed. Join us to learn more about these wonderful creatures and why they need our help! Directions Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, […]

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Book Launch: For Faughie’s Sake, Laura Marney, 9th May, Waterstone’s, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow

9th of May, 2014 Waterstone’s Sauchiehall St at 6pm Laura Marney will be launching new book, For Faughie’s Sake. Follow up to her bestselling book:  No Wonder I Take A Drink Waterstone’s, 153–157 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3EW

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Glasgow Cinema: Art Screen Celebrating Arts Documentaries Events Listings 11 – 13 April, 2014

EVENT LISTINGS BY VENUE Tickets fo films can be purchased at CCA and GFT Box Offices from 28th March CCA, GLASGOW Arts in the ArchiveFriday 11th – Sunday 13th April, 11am – 6pmCCA, Cinema The BBC maintains one of the largest archives of any broadcaster in the world, managing millions of hours of TV, Radio and Online content, […]

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Albany Readings, Centre for Open Studies Creative Writing Students, Wednesdays 19 March – 9th April, 2014.

Albany Learning and Conference Centre, Woodlands Wednesdays: 26th March,  2nd and 9th April. University of Glassgow Centre for Open Studies Creative Writing Students will be showing off some of their work on four consecutive Wednesday evenings from March 19th. I went along last night to the first event.  I knew that Frankie Gault was going […]

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Kaleidoscope – LGBT Art Exhibition, Glasgow. Call for artists.

Call for Artists   Kaleidoscope – LGBT Art Exhibition Pride Glasgow 2014 Festival Art Exhibition  Call for Submissions Pride Glasgow are looking for artists to submit their work to our first art exhibition. Entitled “Kaleidoscope” This exhibition will focus on artwork that is by LGBT+ Artists or from non LGBT+ artists who’s selected works includes […]

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Glasgow CAN Family Arts Week-end, 21 – 23 March, 2014

GlasgowCAN Family Arts Weekend FRI 21ST -SUN 23RD MARCH 2014 Join us from Friday 21st March for fun filled family friendly Arts Weekend! COMMONWEALTH COLOURS MARYHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE 35 AVENUEPARK STREET G20 8TS FRIDAY 21ST MARCH 5.30-7.30PM               SPRING, SAMBA & SPIDERS WOODLANDS COMMUNITY GARDEN 91-101 WEST PRINCES ST G4 9BY SATURDAY 22ND MARCH 1-4.00PM     FAMILY […]

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Wild Words and Spring Writing Workshop, Woodlands Community Garden, 20th March – 5th April

WILD WORDS is our writing group exploring themes and feelings around ecology, nature, environment and place. We currently meet on alternate Thursday evenings at our Carnarvon Street office, but will be venturing outdoors for inspiration as the spring weather improves. No previous writing experience is needed and you are welcome to join us on Thursdays […]

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Woodlands Community Garden, Spring Into Life, Family Arts Event 22nd March

  Saturday 22nd March, 1pm to 4pm                   Featuring “Discover Me”, The Conservation Volunteers Scotland Natural Play Programme, where families can learn, play, explore and discover.Join in with;– nature trails and walks– arts and crafts using natural and recycled objects– tales of wonder for all ages– samba music– cakes, glorious cakes This event is supported […]

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Glasgow gigs: Sweeneys in the Park, 20th March

962 Pollokshawa Road 8.30 p.m. Free entry

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Spangled Cabaret at The Art School, 14 April, 2014

Monday 14th April, 2014 The Vic Bar, The Art School, 20 Scott Street Ladles and Jellyspoons! Spangled Cabaret has a new home! On the 2nd Monday of the month our eclectic & alternative variety night will reside in The Vic Bar at The Art School! We have a mighty line up kicking things off: Colonel […]

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