What’s On in Glasgow: Books, Talks and Poetry Events
(Ruby McCann, Poet, Editor, Publisher and Playwright)
Glasgow is overflowing with literary fervour.
Both established and up and coming writers can be heard reading their work at events in the city almost every night of the week. There are various book launches, spoken word events, literary festivals and writing workshops at various venues throughout the city.
Pauline Lynch, Glasgow Writer
On this page I highlight stuff about books, talks, spoken word performances, writing and other literary events.
You can also read stories and poems by local writers and check out my section on Glasgow Writers.
Books, Talks and Poetry Events Listings
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What’s On in Glasgow: Book launches, Literary Events, Poetry and Talks
- Lara Pawson at Creative Conversations
7 October, 2024, 1 – 2 p.m.
Glasgow University Memorial Chapel, University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ
Free Tickets at Eventbrite
Lara Pawson is the author of three books: Spent Light (CB Editions, 2024), This is the … - Book Launch: Midnight and Blue, Ian Rankin
Tuesday 15 October, 2024, 6.30 – 7.30 p.m.
Aye Write event to celebrate the publication of Midnight and Blue, the brand new John Rebus thriller from the iconic Number One bestselling … - Donegal Diaspora in Scotland
Donegal County Council are hosting a series of events in Glasgow and Edinburgh on 3rd & 4th October, they are looking for information from the Donegal diaspora based in Scotland. …
- Mary Irvine: My Greek Love Affair
I’ve had an affinity with Greece since childhood, Ancient, Classical and Modern. The first time I flew into Athens and saw an illuminated Acropolis I felt I was coming home. … - Book Launch: Loving Alasdair by May Hooper
Tuesday 8 October, 2024, 6.30 p.m. – 8.00 p.m.
New Memoir in the VOICES series
Loving Alasdair – the 39 Years of My Life with Alasdair Gray
May Hooper’s fascinating memoir about her … - Creative Conversations: Carrie Etter
Monday, 30 September, 2024 at 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
University of Glasgow, Memorial Chapel, University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ
Carrie Etter is a celebrated poet, anthologist and academic whose publications include Subterfuge … - Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow
Free & Open to the Public
University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Creative Conversations Autumn /Winter 2024
Carrie Etter – Monday 30 September, 2024 – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. University Chapel
https://www.glasgowwestend.co.uk/creative-conversations-carrie-etter/
Andres N. … - Book Launch: A Case of Matricide by Graeme Macrae Burnet
Thursday 3rd October 2024 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Waterstones, 153 – 157 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3EW
From the twice-Booker nominated author of Case Study and His Bloody Project comes the … - Books at the Botanics
Friday 27 September – Monday 30 September, 2024
Books at the Botanics Weekend Book Fair
10 a.m. till 5.00 p.m. in the Hopkirk Building (behind the main range), Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Hopkirk … - A History of Glasgow’s Byres Road by Barclay Price
Byres Road is often seen as the main thoroughfare and the beating heart of Glasgow’s West End. You will enjoy learning of its history as Barclay Price explains how it …
- Old Partick – Lewis Hutton
‘Old Partick’ by Lewis Hutton provides extensive information about the history of this still vibrant part of Glasgow’s West End. It’s a book that will provide many hours of pleasure …
- Book Launch: Medicine, Money and Murder by Anne Pettigrew
Thursday 3 October, 2024, 7 p.m.
Waterstones, 351-355 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8AU
Medicine, Money and Murder follows two female Glasgow medical students on summer placement in 1971 New Jersey, USA. It …
- Creative Conversations: Andrés N. Ordorica
Monday 23 September 2024, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel, University Avenue, West Quadrangle, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Andrés N. Ordorica is a queer Latinx writer based in Edinburgh. … - Book Launch: Red Threads, A History of the People’s Flag
3 October, 2024, 8 p.m.
McNeills, 106 Torrisdale St, Glasgow G42 8PH
There will be a couple of readings by Henry Bell and friends, some songs, and a chance to buy a … - Book Launch: ‘After this Rain’ Mairi Jack
Wednesday 25 September, 2024
Avant Garde, 34-44 King St, Glasgow G1 5QT
A Posthumous Collection of Poems byt Mairi Jack
Come along and celebrate this talnted poet and much-loved woman
Fun, friends and family … - Glasgow Literary and Music Lounge
Tuesday 24 September, 2024 – 7.30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Jimmy’s at Park Bar, 442 Paisley Rd West, Glasgow, G51 1SR
Poetry and Music
Run collectively with Carol Jamnejad, Jim Ferguson, Louise Malone and Brian … - Storytelling For Adults, Alexandria
Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 11 a.m.
Florence Boyle tells the story of women whose names are not usually known but should BE!
Green Trees Remedies, 4, Church Street, Alexandria G83 0NPRefreshments available/donations …
- Talk – William ‘Crimean’ Simpson digitised: His Role in Empire.
Saturday 21 September, 2024, 11 a.m.
The Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN
FreeAn exploration of the work of Scottish artist, war artist and war correspondent, William Simpson (1823 – 1899).
A …
- Book Launch: Poems from the Ironing Board by Margaret McGrath
Launch date: Wednesday, 25th September, 2024, 7 p.m. for 7.30pm.
Avant Garde,
34-44 King St, Glasgow G1 5QT
There will be music, laughter and POETRY.
Following the launch of Poems from the Ironing Board … - Bloody Scotland 2024: Irvine Welsh and Louise Welsh
Saturday 14th September, 2024, 8.30 p.m.
Albert Halls, Dumbarton Rd, Stirling FK8 2QL
These two outstanding novelists, amongst the best of their generation, share more than a surname. They are both fearless, … - Mary Irvine’s Blog: Two Successes
Recently I received complimentary copies of two anthologies because I had had a submission accepted for each. The first was ‘Glasgow City of Music’. I have to admit I’d forgotten …
- Reflections: the World, SCAP Festival, Glasgow
Sunday 1 September, 2024, 4 p.m.
Impact Arts, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow G1 1TF
SCAP PUBLISHING: Launch of REFLECTIONS: THE WORLD.Writing by those trying to make a home in Scotland – Supported …
- Book Launch: Siren Calling by Linda Jackson
Tuesday, September 10th, 2024 – 7.30 p.m.
Avant Garde, 34-44 King St, Glasgow G1 5QT
A night of poetry and music plus guest writers Lola Sithole and Graham Fulton
Review of ‘Siren … - Something Light Written, Kelvingrove
Saturday, 21 September, 2024 at 2.30 p.m.
The Suffrage Oak in Kelvin Way, Kelvingrove, Glasgow G11 6PBSomething Light Written is a co-authored ecopoem composed over 15 hours on one day in …
- Gerry Durkin Singing and Storytelling for Kids, Byres Road Book Festival 2024
Saturday 28 September, 2024 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Road Glasgow G12 8AP
Gerry began storytelling professionally in 2002 after working for many years in children’s libraries. Since … - Banjo Beale at Byres Road Book Festival 2024
Saturday 28 September, 2024, 12:00 – 13:00
Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Road Glasgow G12 8AP
Banjo Beale is an interior designer who won the BBC1 series Interior Design Masters in 2022. He is … - Jenny Colgan Byres Road Book Festival 2024
Thursday, 26 Sep 2024 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Road Glasgow G12 8AP
Jenny Colgan is one of the most successful and prolific authors of feel-good fiction in … - Book Launch: It Doesn’t Matter When, Lizzie Eldridge
Thursday 22 August, 2024, 7p.m.
Mount Florida Books, Glasgow, G42 9AF
All welcome to the launch of the latest book, It Doesn’t Matter When (Alien Buddha Press), by Lizzie Eldridge.
Funds raised at … - The Empire Cafe presents Who Owns The Clyde? – Podcast
Who owns the Clyde is a three-part citizen investigation into ownership of Glasgow’s iconic River, explored through a kaleidoscope of diverse voices, soundscapes, and poetry.
Co-hosts writer Louise Welsh and architect … - Book Launch: The Salt Flats by Rachelle Atalla
Wednesday 28 August, 2024 – 7 p.m.
An Evening with Rachelle Atalla
Waterstones, 153-157 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3EW
Book tickets
THE PERFECT ESCAPE. THE PERFECT NIGHTMARE
Martha and Finn’s marriage is hanging by a … - Book Launch: Whispers of the Dead, Lin Anderson
Thursday 1 August, 2024 – 7 p.m.
Lin Anderson launches Whispers of the Dead at Waterstones, 153-157 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3EW
Book Tickets
‘Forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod has become one of the … - Glasgow Literary and Music Lounge at Red Rosa’s
Tuesday, 30 July, 2024 7.00 p.m.
Red Rosa’s, 195 London Road, Glasgow G40 1PA
Free – BYOB
Featured Writer – Alan Cairncross
Open Mic
House Band
Brian McFall and Carol Jamnejad
Performers include:
Richard LaLa, Carol Jamnejad, Chris … - Poems for Palestine, McNeills Glasgow
Thursday 18 July, 2024 7.30 p.m
Launch of Fundraiser PamphletMcNeill’s Bar
106 Torrisdale St, Glasgow G42 8PHHenry Bell, Sara Shaarawi and Lorna Morgan
Poems for Palestine launch will be at McNeil’s pub in Govanhill on July … - Storytelling for Adults, Mary Edward – Blending Fact and Fiction review Pat Byrne
In June I caught the train down to Alexandria to see Mary Edward at Storytelling for Adults – very enjoyable events showcasing local writers.
I have long admired Mary Edward’s writing, … - Short Attention Span Theatre, 10 July, 2024
The Old Hairdresser’s, Renfield Ln, Glasgow, G2 5AR
Wednesday 10 July, 2024 7 p;m.
The Six Playwrights
Arabella by Jennifer MacRaeWhen the Lever Breaks by Chris Patrick
Haud Yer Wheest! by Gail Winters
Umm Kulthum … - Book launch: On The Scent Of The Honeyed Hive – Lesley O’Brien
Wednesday July 10th, 2024 7 for 7.30pm
Avant Garde, 34-44 King St, Glasgow G1 5QT
Lesley O’Brien is a musician, who performs with her female band Kittlin and the Carlton Jug Band. … - New Writer Showcase University of Glasgow
Tuesday 23 July, 2024, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m
James McCune Smith Learning Hub (Room 743), University of Glasgow, University Avenue, G12 8QW
Join the lifelong learners at the University of Glasgow … - West Fest 2024: Talks Programme: Niall Murphy Glasgow City Heritage Trust
20th June, 2024 @ 7:00 pm
Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street Glasgow, G3 8AW
The Buildings of Brother Architects Hugh and David Barclay (1828-1892 and 1846 – 1917)
FREENiall Murphy, Director of Glasgow City Heritage …
- Bonnie Fechter: A Celebration of Sheila Templeton
Sunday 9 June, 2024, 2.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.
Church Hall, Kelvinside/Hillhead Parish Church, Observatory Road, Glasgow G12 9AR
FREEA celebration of the poetry of the late Sheila Templeton, one of the …
- West Fest 2024: Talk: The Ancient and Historical Village of Partick
3rd June, 2024 @ 7:00 pm
Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street Glasgow, G3 8AWFREE
Gordon Urquhart, author and historian, will present an illustrated talk on the development of Partick from its earliest days …
- Celebrating Robert Tannahill’s 250th Anniversary
Monday, 3 June, 2024
An Evening of Song and Verse
Free event
Paisley Central Library, 22 High St, Paisley PA1 2BS
The first OneRen event takes place on 3 June with an evening of … - The Hunterian Friday Focus: Pollinators
Friday 24 May, 2024 at 1.p.m – 1.30 p.m. – Online
Join researcher Emma Plant to find out about their research into pollinators
Part of the Friday Focus: The Hunterian’s Online Talks collection
The University … - Aye Write 2024: Victor and Barry’s Kelvinside Compendium
Thursday, 8 August, 2024, 6.30 p.m.
Event by:Aye Write Glasgow’s Book Festival and 404 InkThe Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Killermont Street, G2 3NW
Join beloved Scottish actors Alan Cumming (Goldeneye, The Good Wife) …
- Alumni Event, 60 Years of English & Creative Writing
Wednesday 5 June, 2024, 6 p.m.
60 Years of English & Creative Writing @ Strathclyde University : Alumni Special
Learning & Teaching Building, University of Strathclyde, 16 Richmond Street Strathclyde Union Glasgow … - Queen MacBeth – Val McDermid with Nicola Sturgeon
Tuesday 21 May, 2024, 6.30 p.m.
Aye Write, City Halls and Old Fruitmarket, 100 Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1NQ
Join acclaimed crime-writing novelist Val McDermid as she is interviewed by Nicola Sturgeon about … - An Evening with Rose Ruane
Thursday 2 May, 2024, 7 p.m.
Waterstones, Glasgow – Sauchiehall Street153-157 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3EW
Join local author and artist Rose Ruane as she launches her incredible new novel Birding. Rose … - The Tenementals May Day
Wednesday 1 May 2024, 7.30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Road, G4 9HZGlasgow A History
On 1 May, award-winning band The Tenementals will present a special Performance Lecture, …
- Scottish Writers – Sheila Templeton: A Celebration
Tuesday, 30th April 2024
Scottish Writers’ Centre
Centre for Contemporary Arts 350 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow G2 3JDCome along to pay tribute and celebrate the life of the late Sheila Templeton.
This is an … - Michael Pedersen and Hollie McNish, GSA Degree Show
4 June, 2024, 6 p.m. – 7,p.m.
Glasgow School of Art, Reid Lecture Theatre, 167 Renfrew Street Glasgow G3 6RQ
On the occasion of The Glasgow School of Art Degree Show and … - Imagine Something Different – 5th Paisley Book Festival kicks off on 25 April, 2024
The 5th Paisley Book Festival kicks off 25 April so why not join them and embark on a journey of discovery into the world of stories and storytelling?
With the 2024 theme … - Meagan Jennett Creative Conversations
Monday 29 April, 2024, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel, University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Free – Register at Eventbrite
Meagan Jennett is an escaped bartender, who traded in … - Maggie and Me with Damian Barr and James Ley
Tuesday, 30 April, 2024 – 6.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
Aye Write Pop Up Event
Join Damian Barr and James Ley in conversation with Jackie … - Paisley Book Festival 2024: A Glasgow Girl: Aasmah Mir
27 April 2024
Paisley Town Hall, Abbey Cl, Paisley PA1 1JF
We’re thrilled to welcome The Sunday Times columnist and Times Radio broadcaster, Aasmah Mir, to speak about her heart-wrenching memoir A Glasgow Girl, …
- Book Launch: The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Scottish Literature
Tuesday 16 April, 2024, 7.30 p.m.
Boyd Orr Building, University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8SP
The highly anticipated book launch of the Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Scottish Literature, edited by Francis Hutcheson Professor of … - Paisley Book Festival 2024: Andrew O’Hagan – Caledonian Road
28 April, 2024, 2.30 – 3.30 p.m.
Loom Loggia, Paisley Town Hall, Abbey Cl, Paisley PA1 1JF
Following on from his hugely successful novel, Mayflies, which was turned into a BAFTA award-winning … - Paisley Book Festival 2024
25 – 28 April, 2024
Imagine Something Different
The 2024 Paisley Book Festival, themed “Imagine Something Different,” invites attendees to embark on a transformative journey into the world of stories and storytelling. … - Owning Your Story – Barry Graham at G20 Works
3 May, 2024, 7 p.m.
G20 Works Building, 21 Dunbeith Place, Glasgow G20 8HS
Performance and Discussion with Author Barry Graham
‘If you don’t own the story of your life, someone else will’
Barry … - Creative Conversations: May Sumbwanyambe
Monday 25 March, 2024, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel, University Avenue, G12 8QQ
Described by The Scotsman as ‘one of the key creative figures in Scotland’s increasingly … - A Passion for Paisley Talk and Exhibition
Opening Day of A Passion for Paisley 26 March, 2024
The Exhibition – A Passion for Paisley runs from 26 March to 12 July, 2024.
Great Tapestry of Scotland, 14 – 20 … - Alex Kane launches Two Sisters
Thursday 21st March, 2024 7:00 p.m.
Glasgow – 153-157 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3EW
The hugely popular crime writer Alex Kane will be launching Two Sisters in store.
They tried to forget their … - Hubert Matiúwàa indigenous Mexican poet with Juana Adcock
Thursday 21 March, 2024 5 p.m.
University of Strathclyde, 51 Richmond Street Glasgow G1 1XU and on ZoomStrathclyde CW & Spanish hosts a special event with indigenous Mexican poet Hubert Matiúwàa …
- Book Launch: Leave to Remain: A Snapshot of Brexit
Thursday 21 March 2024, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
College of Arts School of Modern Languages and Cultures Stirling Maxwell Centre
John Smith’s Bookstore (University of Glasgow), The Fraser Building University of … - Book Launch: For Auld Intensive Purposes by Jim Monaghan
Sunday 17 March, 2024
New wee book by Jim Monaghan “For Auld Intensive Purposes”.
The Rum Shack, 657-659 Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow G41 2AB
Join Jim Monaghan and friends for the launch of his … - Launch: Glasgow City of Music
Wednesday, 27 March, 2024 – 7 p.m.
Launch of Anthology: Glasgow City of Music edited by Linda Jackson
Avant Garde, 34 – 44 King Street, Glasgow G1 5QT
Traditional Music: Tuesday International
Blues Music: … - School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow – Byres Road Hub
Hub Mondays
Hub Mondays are a chance for groups to come in and see the space. If you’re new to the Hub, or if you’re already familiar, come and pop in! … - How Do We Talk About Knives – Scottish Writers Centre
7pm Friday 15th March 2024
Contemporary writers in Scotland on names, language and identity
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD
Please join the co-editors Rebecca Sharp, Samina Chaudhry and Marcas Mac an … - Born in Kyle – An Afternoon with Billy Kay
Tuesday 19 March, 2024, 4.30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Room 237C, Advanced Research Centre (ARC), University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane Glasgow G11 6EW
Free Event – Book at EventBriteBilly Kay is …
- Book Launch: Two Sisters by Alex Kane
21 March, 2024, 7 p.m.
Waterstones, 153 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3EW
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The hugely popular crime writer Alex Kane will be launching Two Sisters in store. Alex will be in conversation … - SCAP International Women’s Day 2024
Friday 7 March, 2024, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Creative Writing and Music
Street Level Photoworks, 103 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HD
Hosts: Donna Campbell and Linda Jackson
Music from Aine Currie
Guests
Lesley Benzie
Donna Matthews
Julie McNeill
Kathryn … - Alistair Paul Creative Conversations
Monday 4 March, 2024 1 p.m.- 2 p.m.
Glasgow University Memorial Chapel University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ
From industrial designer to tour guide to gardener; Alistair’s life has taken him through many … - Filmmaking with Kevin Macdonald at Glasgow Film Festival 2024
Tuesday 5 March, 2024 at 4 p.m.
GFF Industry Focus is excited to welcome Glasgow’s very own Kevin Macdonald, the renowned film director of The Last King of Scotland, State of … - Sarah Smith World Hearing Day Dennistoun Library
Monday, 4 March, 2024, 10.30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
RNID Support Session
Dennistoun Library, 2A Craigpark, Glasgow G31 2NA
Mark World Hearing Day at Dennistoun Library with writer Sarah Smith and RNID. Sarah Smith … - Clairmont – Lesley McDowell Book Launch
Thursday 29th February, 2024 7:00 p.m.
Waterstones, 153-157 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow G2 3EWClaire Clairmont – the incredible woman that history tried to forget.
But in the year that will mark the 200 … - Seeing Glasgow: An Artist’s View – Avril Patron
Thursday 14 March, 2024 7-8pm
Glasgow City Heritage Trust, 54 Bell Street, Glasgow, G1 1LQ & Online
One of Glasgow’s foremost artists, Avril Paton, made the city and its citizens the … - Ajay Close Creative Conversations
Monday 26 February, 2024 – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
University Chapel, Glasgow University Memorial Chapel University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ
Ajay Close is a Scottish-based dramatist and writer of literary fiction. … - Maria Fusco – Creative Conversations
Thursday, 29 February, 2024, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
John Smith’s Bookshop, 65 Hillhead Street Glasgow G12 8QF
Maria Fusco In Conversation with Colin Herd
Who does not envy with us is against … - Books at the Green with Chris Dolan
Tuesday, 27 February, 2024
Partickhill Bowling & Community Club, 46 Partickhill Road, Glasgow G11 5BY
Chris Dolan in Conversation with Sarah Smith
Chris Dolan will be guest at Books at the Green, along …
- Creative Conversations: Donna McLean
Monday 19 February, 2024 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel, University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ
Donna McLean is a writer and activist. Originally from Ayrshire, she spent almost … - Fundraiser for Medicin Sans Frontieres
Writers, Speakers,You
Sunday 25 February, 2024, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Street Level Photoworks, 103, Trongate, G1 5HD
There will be music, a chance to share conversations, hear from MSF representative and writers.
Hosts:
Linda … - From Glasgow to Saturn #51
Thursday 8 February, 2024 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Magazine launch – From Glasgow To Saturn Issue 51
Come on out from 7-10pm for creative community, readings, an open mic, and more!’
The … - Poor Things Screening plus Alasdair Gray Archive Q&A + Exhibition
Saturday, 17 February, 2024
The Pyramid at Anderston, 759 Argyle Street Glasgow G3 8DS
The incredible tale about the fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter; a young woman brought back to life by … - Gray Day 2024
Sunday, 25 February, 2024, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
At OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 8QX
with @canongatebooks
Hosted by the legendary actor and theatre maker Tam Dean Burn Tam will also … - Alasdair Gray Archive – Free Tours
March 1st, 8th, 15th and 23rd, 2024 at 11am
The Alasdair Gray Archive is a free, public resource which was established in March 2020 after Alasdair Gray’s death in late 2019.
Free …
- Scottish Writers Centre Speakeasy – Fooers fae the fillin station #2
Tuesday 6th February 2024, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Centre for Contemporary Arts, 350 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow G2 3JD Glasgow + Online
Words From The Heart
From the mind of John Bolland and … - Creative Conversations: Jim Carruth
Monday, 22 January 2024 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Poet Jim Carruth in Conversation
Glasgow University Memorial Chapel University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ
Far Field is the third and final book in The Auchensale …
- Close Range Coulport – poem by Finola Scott
Finola Scott, will be performing alongside other poets, Hugh McMillan, Stuart Paterson and Chrys Salt at Peace Poetry Night – a Burns Night Fundraiser for Nuclear Disarmament. Host: Gerry Loose.
Thursday … - Peace Poetry Night
Thursday 25th January 2024
The Renfield Centre, Kirk Lounge, Glasgow, G2 4JP
A warming Burns Night of poetry recital, on the theme of Scottish and Peace poems.
Funds raised will go towards peacebuilding … - Tom Murray Book Launch – Scottish Writers
20 February, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
CCA Clubroom, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD
TOM MURRAY BOOK LAUNCH: THE PERMANENT ROOMAn evening of short stories and poems from Tom Murray and guests.
Tom …
- Joe Murray: Book Launch ‘Walking on Scoraig’
Tuesday, 6 February, 2024
Event by Joe Murray
Avant Garde,
34-44 King St, Glasgow G1 5QT
Launch of, ‘Walking on Scoraig: seventy for seventy’, Joe Murray’s new Collection of seventy poems on my seventieth … - Martina Evans, Mirrorball Showcase
Thursday 14th December, 2023
Martina Evans live in the CCA Cinema & zoom online, supported by CD Boyland, James McGonigal, Medha Singh and David Ross Linklater. Also Secret Stanzas Festive Book Swap
Time: 7pm-9pm (doors … - Friday Focus: Scottish Art Acquisitions
Friday 15 December, 2023 – 1 p.m. – 1.30p.m.
Online – Free – Book Tickets at EventBrite
Significant additions to The Hunterian collection of Scottish art: Winifred and Margaret Davidson recent bequests … - Now’s The Day Now’s The Hour – Poems for John Maclean
Sunday 26 November, 2023 6 p.m.
The Griffin, 266 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4JP
On Sunday 26th November, at The Griffin, on Bath Street — site of Maclean’s famous anti-war meetings — … - Naomi Mitchison Lecture with Hannah Lavery
Thursday 30 November 2023 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Imagination as activism
If we want change, first we have to imagine it…
Hannah Lavery is a leading Scottish poet, playwright and performer. Appointed … - From Page to Print: Shake the Kaleidoscope
Tuesday, 28 November, 2023 7 p.m.
Scottish Writers Centre, Clubroom, CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD
SWC Favourite G. W. Colkitto will talk about his journey of becoming a successful poet and … - Steadfast Trickster Book Launch
Saturday 25th November, 2023 1.30 – 3.30 p.m.
The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
and on Zoom
Please book via Ticket Source for both zoom and in-person.
Zoom link will be sent … - Double Vision: Double Voice Jim Ferguson
Tuesday 28 November, 2023 at 7.15 p.m.
Booklet Launch: Jim Ferguson’s Poetry Booklet – Double vision : Double Voice.
At The Scotia Bar, 112 Stockwell St, Glasgow G1 4LW
Signed copies of pamphlet … - Kavya Prize New Writers Award Ceremony
Thursday 16 November, 2023 6.15 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
Website: www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/2/kavya-prize
Join some of Scotland’s best new writing talent: the shortlisted authors for the 2023 Kavya New … - Celebrating Leela Soma and Murder at the Mela
Sunday 19 November, 2023, 2 p.m. – 3.30 p.m.
Book Week Scotland 2023, Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8APEvery November during Book Week Scotland we celebrate books and their …
- Story Cafe Milton Library, Book Week Scotland 2023
Friday 17 November, 2023 – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Milton Library, 204 Liddesdale Road, Milton, Glasgow G22 7QR
This year’s Book Week Scotland celebrations are all about sharing Scotland’s stories of … - Beyond The Battlefield Book Launch
Thursday, 16 November, 2023, 6 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
Event by Battlefield Collective, Alex Meikle and Palma McKeown
Langside Library, 2 Sinclair Dr., Glasgow G42 9QE
Free event – Writers will be reading from Beyond the Battlefield, …
- Book Week Scotland 2023 – Zoe Strachan
Wednesday 15 November | 18:30-19:30
Zoe Strachan – Catch the Moments as They FlyBook Week Scotland iscelebrating Scotland’s Stories and the talented people who write them.
Zoe Strachan, award winning author and … - Charlie Gracie, Belfast to Baillieston
23 November, 2023, 7 p.m.
Baillieston Library, 141 Main St, Baillieston, Glasgow G69 6AH
Charlie Gracie will be joined by Airdrie poet Peter A, who will share work from Art of Insomnia … - Strathclyde Creative Writing and The Glasgow Review of Books
Live Poetry Event
14 November, 2023 7:00 p.m.
CCA Clubroom, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JWSix amazing performers and poets who will be gracing the event with their talent are Janette Ayachi, …
- Scottish Pen Readings
Wednesday 15th November, 2023 @ 7pm
Mount Florida Books, 1069 Cathcart Rd, Mount Florida, Glasgow G42 9AFA night of readings hosted by Scottish Pen to mark the Day of the Imprisoned …
- Fiona Gillan Kerr – book launch
Tuesday, 14 November, 2023, 5.30 p.m.- 7 p.m.
The Arlington Baths Club, 61 Arlington Street Glasgow G3 6DT
The Bone on the Beach Glasgow Book Launch Event
Celebrate the release of Fiona Gillan … - Dave Manderson – Jim and Pat’s West End Chat Podcast
Pat chats to Dave Manderson
Welcome to episode 98 of Jim and Pat’s Glasgow West End Chat. Today Pat will be chatting to writer and former creative writing tutor Dave Manderson.
Dave … - Creative Conversations: Andrew McMillan
Monday, 13 November, 2023 1p.m.- 2 p.m.
Andrew McMillan in Conversation
Glasgow University Memorial Chapel University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQAndrew McMillan’s debut collection physical was the only ever poetry collection to win …
- Rebecca Smith Discusses Rural: The Lives of the Working Class Countryside
Monday, 6 November, 2023 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Creative Conversations – University Chapel, Glasgow University Memorial Chapel University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ
Rebecca Smith is a writer and radio producer, and …
- Medical Aid Palestine Fundraiser – Stereo, Glasgow
Thursday, 2 November, 2023 – 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Stereo, 22 Renfield Lane, Glasgow G2 5AR
Stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine.
All proceeds go to Medical Aid for Palestine. … - George Paterson Book Launch: Westerwick
Saturday 18 November, 2023 6pm – 8pm
Websters Playhouse, Websters, 416 Great Western Road Glasgow G4 9HZ
Westerwick, set in Glasgow’s West End and a fictional Scottish island, is an urban gothic satire … - Reclaim the River, Poetry and Music
Tuesday 31 October, 2023 7 – 9 pm
Scottish Writers Centre, CCA Clubroom, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JW
RECLAIM THE RIVER | DOVE TALES & SCOTTISH CND | POETRY & MUSIC OPEN … - Fun With Flyting – Learning About Older Scots Language
11 November, 2023 10 a.m. – 12 Noon
Ye Fair Forflittin Flochter, or Fun with Flyting
Families, kids, grown-ups! You are invited to a free, fun, interactive event for kids interested in … - Express Yourself: Poetry Night at Bru
Thursday 26 October, 2023 at 7 to 9.30pm.
Brü, 734 Dumbarton Rd, Partick, Glasgow G11 6RD
Carla Woodburn’s poetry night in the West End – would love it if you could all … - Diana Devlin at Avant Garde
Monday 23 October, 2023, Doors 7 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. start
Avant Garde, 34-44 King St, Glasgow G1 5QT
Following on from her launch of ‘Judas Sky’ in the square in Gallicano, … - Red Squirrel Press Autumn Showcase 2023
Tuesday 17th October 2023 – 7 p.m.
CCA Clubroom, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G;asgow G2 3JD
Red Squirrel Press invites you to an evening of new poetry this autumn.
Echoing the spring showcase earlier … - Mary Irvine’s Blog: The Magic Scales by Paul Murdoch
I recently met with author Paul Murdoch , who is asthmatic, to talk about his latest publication ‘The Magic Scales’.
Living with asthma
“At four years old I remember rolling down a … - Writing The World SCAP and Scottish Writers
Tuesday 19 September, 2023 – 7 p.m.
Scottish Writers, Clubhouse, Centre for Contemporary Arts, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD
Writing the World Writers and guests including Lorna Callery-Sithole
Writing the World: A … - Glasgow Doors Open Days – University of Glasgow ARC 2023
University of Glasgow, Doors Open Days at The ARC, Advanced Research Centre, 11 Chapel Lane G11 6EW
16 and 17 September, 2023 Doors Open Days plus additional weekends with Explorathon
Glasgow Doors … - Cast A Cold Eye – Robbie Morrison
Review by Pat Byrne
In 2021 Edge of the Grave by Robbie Morrison was Bloody Scotland Debut Prize winner. His follow up novel, Cast a Cold Eye, sees him one of … - Bloody Scotland 2023: Grant Morrison and Robbie Morrison
Saturday 16th September, 2023 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Golden Lion Hotel, 8-10 King St, Stirling FK8 1BDS
From Comics to Crime: Grant Morrison and Robbie MorrisonThe path from superhero scribe …
- David F. Ross at Byres Road Book Festival
Sunday 24th September, 2023 at 2.30 p.m.
David. F Ross. – In Conversation with Alistair Braidwood and Writers’ Workshop
Hillhead Libeary, 348 Byres Road Glasgow G12 8AP
Free EventBook a place at …
- Byres Road Book Festival 2023
21 – 24 September, 2023
All Events Are Free But Ticketed
See the Programme and Book Online
Highlights Include
Michael Pedersen 23 September
Waterstones, 351-355 Byres Road Glasgow G12 8AUMichael Pedersen is a prize-winning Scottish …
- Michel Faber – Rodge Glass, Book Launch
Friday, 22 September, 2023 at 7 p.n.
Glasgow launch of my new MICHEL FABER is happening
The Alchemy Experiment, 157 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8TS
Readings of Faber’s stories by various writers plus … - Thomas Muir Symposium 2023 – Remembering John Maclean
Wednesday 4th October 2023
Douglas Academy, Craigton Road, Milngavie G62 7HS
John Maclean was a school teacher, Red Clydesider and founder member of the Pollokshaws Progressive Union.
Drawing on speakers from the academic … - Creative Conversations: The MacDiarmid Memorandum
Wednesday 20 September, 2023, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Alan Riach
Alan Riach’s The MacDiarmid Memorandum is a work of epic, category-defying scope; a work that blends biography and national history, poetry … - Bloody Scotland 2023
15 – 17 September, 2023
BLOODY SCOTLAND BROCHURE AVAILABLE TO VIEW ONLINE NOW
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Cast A Cold Eye by Robbie Morrison review by Pat ByrneReception will take place in the splendour …
- Doors Open Days Glasgow – The ARC
A walk in the ARC: tour the Advanced Research Centre
A unique tour of the ARC, Glasgow’s exciting new hub for research, discovery and events! Located on the redeveloped site of …
- A Woman’s War Against Progress by Allan Cameron
Wednesday 27 September, 2023
Scotia Bar, 112 – 114 Stockwell Street, Glasgow G1 4LWBook Launch: A Woman’s War against Progress by Allan Cameron
A Woman’s War against Progress is about a fictional …
- Bernard MacLaverty: SCAP Summer Festival
Saturday, 26 August, 2023 at 3.30 p.m.
The National Piping Centre, 30-34 McPhater St, Glasgow G4 0HW
Free Event
Bernard MacLaverty special guest at SCAP (Seahorse Creative Arts and Publications) Summer Festival
Belfast man, … - Writing the World: Book Launch at SCAP Summer Festival
Sunday 27 August, 2023 1.30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
National Youth Theatre, 105 Brunswick St, Glasgow G1 1TF
Free event
Writing the World: A Collective
This book is the outcome of Creative Writing classes … - An evening with local poets Ann MacKinnon and Catriona Malan
Thursday 24 August, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Discussing poetry (with the help of Mary Irvine)
Helensburgh Library, 59 W King St, Helensburgh G84 8EB
Free entry and refreshments - Sowing Seeds: The Strathclyde Review 2022/23 Magazine Launch
Scottish Writers Centre, CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD
Tuesday 29 August, 2023 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
After last year’s event for ‘Taking Root’, The Scottish Writers’ Centre is delighted … - The Handsomest Thoroughfare in Glasgow
How Great Western Road Created The West End
Sunday 17 September, 2023 – 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G4 9HZ
As part of Doors Open day … - Zoe Strachan launches Catch the Moments as They Fly
Thursday 21 September, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Waterstones, 153-157 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3EW
Join one of Glasgow’s best authors Zoe Strachan as she launches her new novel ‘Catch the Moments as … - Women, Activism, Archive and Heritage, Govanhill International Festival
Sunday 6 August, 2023, 2:00 – 8:00pm
The Deep End, 21 Nithsdale St, Glasgow G41 2PZ
Free but ticketed Book Tickets
Talks:
Bread and Roses v Bread and Circuses: The story of the treatment …
- Gillian Shirreffs – Glasgow Writer Donates Book Profits to Beatson Cancer Charity
Fundraising Book Launch at OranMor, top of Byres Road, G12, Thursday 7 September, 2023, 6 p.m.
Gillian Shirreffs, a writer from Glasgow, is donating all profits from her debut book ‘Brodie’ … - Broken Sleep Books Takeover
Wednesday 9 August, 2023 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Govanhill Baths Community Trust, The Deep End, 21 Nithsdale Street, Glasgow G41 2PZFree. – Book tickets at EventyBrite
An evening of poetry and stories at Govanhill …
- All Along the Edge: Launch of Anthology
Wednesday, 9 August, 2023, 5.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
All Along the Edge: Contemporary Voices Explore the Roman Frontier – launch
Hunterian Museum University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ
History is story!
Join us as we … - In Conversation with Graeme Armstrong, Websters Theatre
Thursday, 30 August, 2023
Join the host of Glasgo Podcast as he sits down with local author Graeme Armstrong
His bestselling debut novel, ‘The Young Team’ inspired by his experiences, and Picador … - Aye Write: Diana Gabaldon – Outlander
Wednesday, 19 July, 2023, 6.00 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
Kelvin Gallery Glasgow G12 8QQ
Diana Gabaldon, the author of the bestselling Outlander series returns to Glasgow this July. This special event takes … - Cruinneachadh, Scottish Writers Centre
Tuesday 27 June, 2023, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Cruinneachadh
Join poet, translator and editor Marcas Mac an Tuairneir for an evening of poetry in translation in celebration of Cruinneachadh.
Cruinneachadh includes selections … - How To Save Our Planet – The Children’s Wood
Saturday 17 June, 2023, 11 a,m.
Special Event at The Children’s Wood, 76 Kelbourne St, Glasgow G20 8PR
With the fabulous illustrator Lizzy Duncan
- Shared Reading with Ann MacKinnon
Monday 19th June, 2023 at 2.30 p.m.
Shared Reading with Ann MacKinnon
Agnes Owens Room, Alexandria Library, Gilmour St, Alexandria G83 0DA
Come along and join in discussing the topic of Sibling Rivalry … - SCAP Writers – Donald Murray on Zoom
Thursday 15th June, 2023 at 7pm.
Hosted by Linda Jackson and Donna Campbell.
Special guest Donald Murray
Also featuring: Bobby Motherwell, Hannah Nicholson and Judith Taylor.
SCAP – Seahorse Creative Arts and Publications
Donald S … - Queer Reflections on Horror: Jennifer’s Body
Saturday 3 June, 2023 7:15pm
Presented in association with GFT Youth Board at GFT to celebrate all things queer and all things horror as they launch new essay anthology It Came … - Wee Write Family Day 2023
Saturday 3 May, 2023
Spark your little bookworm’s imagination. This jam-packed day is full of creativity and book-based fun at the Mitchell Library. With Horrible Histories, Dennis the Menace mischief and … - Aye Write: Stuart Braithwaite – Spaceships Over Glasgow
Sunday 28 May, 2023, 9.15 p.m. – 10.15 p.m.
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3NYStuart Braithwaite was perhaps always destined for a life of psychedelic adventuring on the …
- Aye Write: Pat Nevin – Football and How To Survive It
Sunday 28 May, 2023 at 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3NY
Pat Nevin’s memoir Football and How To Survive It takes us on a journey … - Aye Write: Neil Lancaster, Carole Johnstone and Fulton Ross – Something Dark Up North
Saturday 27 May, 2023 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
In Neil Lancaster’s The Night Watch a lawyer is found dead at sunrise on a lonely clifftop at Dunnet Head on the northernmost tip of … - Aye Write 2023: Ones to Watch – Sarah Tomas, JJ Scott, Wiz Wharton
Saturday 27 `May, 2023 11 a.m. – 12 noon
The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
Aye Write prides itself on spotlighting new talent and punchy stories. Debut novels by Sarah … - Aye Write 2023: Jim Carruth and Liz Lochhead – The Tannahill Event
A Happy Makar Birthday
Sunday 28 May, 2023, 4.15 p.m. – 5.15 p.m.
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Stgreet, Glasgow G2 3NY
Join Glasgow’s two living laureates to celebrate two milestone birthdays.
Liz … - Aye Write 2023 Arthur Snell: How Britain Broke The World
Saturday 27 May, 2023, 4.15 p.m. – 5.15 p.m.
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Suchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 4NY
How Britain Broke The World is by former senior British diplomat Arthur Snell. It … - Aye Write 2023 – Ones to Watch – Martin Griffin, Callum McSorley and Alice Slater
28 May, 2023 12.45 – 1.45 p.m.
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3NY
Aye Write prides itself on spotlighting new talent and punchy stories. Debut novels by Martin … - Aye Write 2023: Lesley Riddoch and Neil Findlay, The Future(s) of Scotland
Friday, 26 May, 2023 7.45 p.m. – 8.45 p.m.
Lesley Riddoch’s new book Thrive explores why Scots won’t simmer down and why they continue to talk about independence when there was a no … - Aye Write 2023: Coinneach MacLeod the Hebridean Baker
28 May, 2023 at 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3NYCoinneach MacLeod is a Global TikTok baking sensation known as The Hebridean Baker and he …
- WestFest One Button Benny – Alan Windram
Alan Windram events with WestFest, ARC and The Children’s Wood
Sunday, 4 June, 2023 2.30 p.m.
Part of WestFest Children’s Book Programme in partnership with the Children’s Wood and ARC, University of … - Tell It Slant – Govanhill Launch
Thursday, 25 May, 2023, 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
With Mona Kareem and Jim McAteer
Locavore Govanhill 349 Victoria Road Glasgow G42 7SA
Tell It Slant poetry bookshop in Glasgow has moved! After Locavore … - AHHH MAY ZINE FAIR – browse and buy zines
Thursday 1 June, 2023, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
BROWSE AND BUY ZINES at AhhhhMayZine Fair!
University of Glasgow Union, 32 University Avenue, G12 8LX
It’s a fair for the unvanquished and the … - Aye Write 2023: Michael Pedersen and Tanya Frank, Memoirs of Love and Humanity
Thursday, 25 May, 2023, 7.45 p.m. – 8.45 p.m.
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3NY
In 2018 poet and author Michael Pedersen lost a cherished friend, Scott Hutchison, … - Aye Write 2023! Lennie Goodings ‘A Bite of the Apple’
Tuesday 23 May, 2023, 7.45 p.m. – 8.45 p.m.
Lennie Goodings joined Virago in the 1978 when “women wanted a voice, women wanted to understand their history, women wanted to see themselves … - Aye Write 2023. Dave Rich – Everyday Hate
Tuesday, 23 May, 2023, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Antisemitism is supposed to have disappeared long ago, but despite our abhorrence of racism and oppression in all its forms, this ancient … - Aye Write 2023: Stuart Cosgrove – Hey America!
Sunday, 21 May, 2023, 9.15 – 10.15 p.m.
Stuart Cosgrove’s Hey America! is the untold story of black music – its triumph over racism, segregation, undercapitalised record labels, media discrimination and political anxiety – told … - Aye Write 2023: Timothy Phillips – The Curtain and the Wall
Sunday 21 May, 2023 – 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
In The Curtain and the Wall Timothy Phillips tells the tale of a landmark journey along the full length of the old Iron … - Aye Write 2023 Politics: A Survivor’s Guide – Rafael Behr
Sunday 21 May, 2023, 4.15 – 5.15 p.m.
We live in an age of fury and confusion. A new crisis erupts before the last one has finished: financial crisis, Brexit, pandemic, … - Aye Write 2023: Ryan Love, Fran Littlewood and Lynsey May
Saturday, 20 May, 2023 at 2.30 p.m.
Aye Write prides itself on spotlighting new talent and punchy stories. Debut novels by Ryan Love, Fran Littlewood and Lynsey May will feature in … - Aye Write 2023: Bringing Down Goliath Jo Maugham
Saturday 20 May, 2023 4.15 – 5.15 p.m.
Bringing Down Goliath: How Good Law Can Topple The Powerful is a revealing, empowering vision of how the law can work better for all … - Aye Write 2023: Pip Fallow and Daniel Gray, Working Class Heroes
Saturday 21 May, 2023 12.45 – 1.45 p.m.
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3NY
Pip Fallow was born in the coal-miner’s cottage where his family of eight lived, … - New Writers Showcase with University of Glasgow Lifelong Learning
Wednesday, 21st June, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Lecture Theatre 639, James McCune Smith Building
University Avenue, University of Glasgow
Glasgow, G12 8QW
FREE – BOOK TICKET
Join the lifelong learners at the University of Glasgow … - Aye Write 2023: Val McDermid in conversation with Louise Welsh
Saturday, 20 May, 2023 at 6 p.m.
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3NY
The Queen of Crime writing discusses her latest Allie Burns thriller 1989, set a decade after … - Creative Conversations: Taylor Strickland
Tuesday, 16 May, 2023 – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
5 University Gardens, Glasgow G12 8QH Room 101 – Edwin Morgan Poetry Library Glasgow G12 8QH
ABOUT Taylor Strickland:
Taylor Strickland is a poet … - Mary Irvine: Review of ‘Gods of the Crossroads’ by Robin Lloyd-Jones
Helensburgh based Robin Lloyd- Jones is the author of some 18 books, fiction and non-fiction, many receiving prizes, including his biography of W.H. Murray ‘The Sunlit Summit’, which won the …
- Reading and Conversation with Dr Samantha Walton
Tuesday 16 May, 2023 7 p.m.
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2
A reading and conversation with Dr Samantha Walton, hosted by Maria Sledmere, plus performances from Strathclyde students
Creative Writing at University of … - Robin Lloyd Jones Launch: Gods of the Lost Crossroads
Robin’s first two historical novels were nominated for the Booker Prize. Hoping to go further this time …
You are cordially invited to the launch of Robin’s novel
GODS OF THE LOST … - Aye Write: Janey Godley with Nicola Sturgeon
26 May, 2023 at 7.45 p.m. – 8.45 p.m.
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3NY
Janey Godley in conversation with former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP.Janey Godley’s Nothing Left Unsaid tells …
- Disappearing Glasgow illustrated talk by Chris Leslie
Friday 26 May, 2023, 6.00pm | Mackintosh Queen’s Cross
Mackintosh Queen’s Cross
870 Garscube Road, Glasgow G20 7EL
Tickets from £6.13
As part of their 50th anniversary programme under the ‘Gaia’ (The Earth) … - Aye Write 2023 – Billingham and Brookmyre’s Dirty Weekend
20 May, 2023, 7.45 – 8 45 p.m.
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3NY
Mark Billingham is one of the UK’s most acclaimed and popular crime writers. A … - Jill Smith: Writer, Artist, Performer – Ritual Walks and Sacred Journeys
Tuesday 16 May, 2023 – 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Yudowitz Room Woolfson Medical Building University of Glasgow University Avenue G128QQ
Creative Writing, University of Glasgow co-hosting with From Glasgow to Saturn
Life, Performance, … - Aye Write 2023 tickets now on sale
PRE-SALE TICKETS OUT NOW
First chance to secure your tickets for this year’s event from 27 April, 2023.
The much-loved celebration of books and literature makes its highly anticipated return this year … - Red Squirrel Press Showcase – Scottish Writers Centre
Tuesday 18 April, 2023
Scottish Writers presents rich and stimulating poetry from nine vital voices brought to the world by one of Scotland’s most prolific and cherished publishers
Come along to the … - A Rare Glimpse of Shakespeare’s First Folio at The Hunterian Art Gallery
22 and 23 April, 2023
The 400th birthday of The First Folio
2023 marks the 400th birthday of The First Folio, the first printed edition of Shakespeare’s collected plays. 23 April is … - Funny Folk Tales – The Children’s Wood
22 April, 2023 at 2.30 p.m.
Book Launch – Allison Galbraith
The Children’s Wood, 76 Kelbourne St, Glasgow G20 8PR - SCCAN Stories for Change – PLACE Workshop
Tuesday 18 APRIL, 2023, 10 a.m. until 1.30 p.m. – ONLINE
Learn how to write about place in this Write Here, Write Now workshop from SCCAN Storyteller Collective!
Book a place at … - In Conversation with Noam Chomsky at University of Glasgow
Wednesday, 5 April, 2023, 6.30 p.m. – 8.30 p.m.
At: St. Andrews Building, Room 213, St Andrews Building, University of Glasgow, School of Education 11 Eldon Street Room 213 Glasgow G3 6NH
Free … - Mary Irvine’s Blog: Storytelling for Adults
Every First Tuesday 4th April – 5th September, 2023
10.30 – 11.30 a.m. at Green Tree Remedies, 4 Church Street, Alexandria G83 0NP
Hosted by Mary IrvineFree Community Event
Programme - Keep Dancing, Lizzie Chu with children’s author Maisie Chan
Saturday 22 April, 2023 11 a.m. – 12 noon
Free Family Event, Suitable for children ages 8-14
Book Tickets
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
Join award-winning Glasgow children’s author Maisie Chan as … - Jim Monaghan at Bru
Thursday 23 March, 2023, 8.30 p.m.
Bru, 734 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow G11 6RD
Jim Monaghan is back at Bru – all day cafe in Partick. Come along and enjoy Jim’s poetry in … - Mary Irvine’s Blog: Review of Warp and Weft by Ann MacKinnon
Balloch poet, Ann MacKinnon writes poetry in both Scots and English. Her previous pamphlet was ‘Modren Makars: Yin’, a collaboration with two other powerful Scottish poets. Finola Scott and Irene …
- Creative Conversations: Isis Semaj-Hall
Creative Conversations with the Beniba Centre for Slavery Studies
Thursday 23 March 2023, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Room 305 Carnegie Room Joseph Black Building ,University of Glasgow, University Avenue G12 8QQ
Free … - Looking For Mae West – Donna Campbell at Avant Garde
Monday, 27 March, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Avant Garde, 34-44 King St, Glasgow G1 5QT
Come and join Donna Campbell and celebrate the launch of her second collection of poetry “Looking for … - Stories All Along Great Western Road
Social Media History Project
Stories Along Great Western Road will capture and celebrate the diverse, exciting and sometimes eccentric history of Great Western Road.
“We want to hear from you!”
Stories Along Great … - Creative Conversations: Deborah Moffatt
Monday 13 March 2023, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m
University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel, University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ
Register for Free Event
Deborah Moffatt is a poet who writes in English and … - Word Up Spoken Word Cabaret
Sunday 12 March, 2023 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
The Stand Comedy Club, 333 Woodlands Rd, Glasgow G3 6NG
Word Up, Scotland’s spoken word cabaret is back. Kicking off 2023 with an … - Bertony Louis at Creative Conversations
Friday 10 March, 2023, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Yudowitz Room Woolfson Medical Building University of Glasgow University Avenue G128QQ
Free event – Book a placeBorn in Delmas in 1994, Bertony Louis graduated …
- A Night of Solidarity with Egyptian Political Prisoners
16th March, 2023
Free Alaa, Free Them All
McNeills Bar, 106 Torrisdale St, Glasgow G42 8PH
Music, poetry and abolitionism – in solidarity with Alaa Abdel Fattah and all political prisoners in Egypt’s … - Cailean Steed at Creative Conversations
Thursday 9 March, 2023, 6 p..m. – 7 p.m.
Yudowitz Room Woolfson Medical Building University of Glasgow University Avenue G128QQ
Originally from Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Cailean Steed is a novelist, writer of audio drama … - Arun Sood at Creative Conversations
Monday 6 March, 2023
Creative Conversations, Glasgow University Memorial Chapel, University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Arun Sood is a Scottish-Indian writer, musician and academic working across multiple forms. He was born in … - Gutter – Issue 27 Launch
Thursday 2 March, 2023
Launch of next fabulous Issue 27 of Gutter Magazine will take place at Inn Deep,
Free admissionInn Deep, 445 Great Western Rd, Kelvinbridge, Glasgow G12 8HH
‘Get yer butts …
- Kathrine Sowerby, Creative Conversations
Monday, 27 February, 2023 at 1 p.m.
University Memorial Chapel, University of Glasgow, University Avenue, G12 8QQ
Free admission – Register at Eventbrite
Kathrine Sowerby lives in Glasgow, Scotland. Her poems, stories and translations … - Gray Day 2023 at OranMor
Saturday 25 February, 2023
OranMor, Top of Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8QX
GRAY DAY returns for its third year with a day-long celebration and a live event at Òran Mór, featuring readings, … - Launch of Lost Eden: A Collaborative Quartet of Quartets
21 February, 2023 7 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.
Scottish Writers Centre, CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD
This event has been rescheduled from last year. Paid tickets are still valid, but …
- Ann MacKinnon and Morag Smith, Paisley Book Festival 2023
Friday, 17th February, 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Paisley Central Library, 15 Mill St, Paisley PA1 1ND
Book Tickets – Pay What You Can
Revival and renewal are at the heart of Ann MacKinnon … - Paisley Book Festival 2023
16 – 19 February, 2023
Some Highlights
Paisley Book Festival has put together a fantastic programme with leading authors from Scotland and the UK descending on Paisley in February 2023. The programme … - Creative Conversations: Ásta Fanney Sigurðardóttir
Monday 20 February 2023 – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
University of Glasgow Chapel, University Avenue, West Quadrangle, Glasgow G12 8QQ G12
Register for event at EventBrite
Ásta Fanney Sigurðardóttir is a poet, … - An Evening With Shola Von Reinhold at Scottish Writers Centre
Tuesday, 7 February, 2023 at 7 p.m
Scottish Writers Centre, CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD
With Strathclyde University and University of Glasgow Creative WritingShola von Reinhold, author of the dazzling, …
- Maya MacGregor at Creative Conversations
Monday 06 February 2023, 1 p.m. until 2 p.m.
University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel, University of Glasgow,Glasgow G12 8QQ
Free & Open to the Public
Maya MacGregor is an author, singer, and artist … - Kevin Gilday: Spam Valley on Tour
February and March, 2023
If you missed it at the fringe (or just want to see it again!), Kevin Gilday, award winning poet, writer and performer, will be performing his five … - Tidelines Book Festival presents: Scrievin & Scran
27 January, 2023 – An Evening of Spoken Word
Tidelines Book FestivalHarbour Arts Centre, 116 Harbour St, Irvine KA12 8PZ
Chase away those January blues with the return of this hugely popular …
- Burns Tasting, Glasgow University Malt Whisky Society
Sunday, 22 January, 2023 at 8 p.m.
After the massive success of their first tasting, GUMWS are super excited to continue this semester’s tastings with their annual Burns Tasting! Come through … - Friction Burns Supper 2023
Saturday, 28 January, 2023 6 p.m.
Room 2, 69 Nelson Mandela Place, G2 1QY
You Call That Radio hosts the 13th annual edition of the Friction Burns Supper which returns to a … - Address to Burns – Scottish Writers Centre
January 24, 2023, 7 o.m. – 9 p.m.
CCA, 50 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD and OnlinHOSTED BY TOM MURRAY
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Writers! You are invited, in the form of a letter, to address Robert …
- Best Laid Schemes – Dexter Gordon Place
Two Novellas – Crimes for our Times
Donning another hat, Ian R Mitchell who has written several books on mountaineering and on Glasgow history, turned during the years of Covid to … - Writing Wresolutions with Christie Williamson
January 17, 2023, 7 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.
Scottish Writers Centre Online EventScottish Writers’ First Online event of the year to help shape your writing and goals in 2023 with Co-chair …
- The Prescription – Glasgow creative writing group in medical humanities
New creative writing group working with a significant Glasgow medical archive
Apply to join The Prescription – Closing Date 15 January, 2023
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons
The Royal College of … - Peter May, Aye Write – special event
23 January, 2923 at 6.30 p.m.
The Mitchell Library, North Street, G3 7DN
Peter May is back with an enthralling crime thriller set in a frighteningly plausible near-future, ravaged by climate crisis. … - Mackintosh Group of Writers – Evening with at Helensburgh Library
Thursday, December 8th, 2022 at 7 p.m.
The Mackintosh Group of Writers would like to invite you to ‘An Evening with Local Writers at Christmas.
Helensburgh Library, 59 W King St, Helensburgh … - Scottish Writers Christmas Speakeasy 2022
Tuesday, 13 December, 2022 – 7 – 9 p.m.
Come and join Scottish Writers’ annual speakeasy celebration at the CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD
For those who cannot attend in … - Andrew O’Hagan and Andrea Gibb – Mayflies on page and on screen
29 November, 2022, 7 p.m.
Scottish Writers Centre, CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD
The Scottish Writers’ Centre is delighted to welcome: CREATIVE WRITING @ STRATHCLYDE, Novelist ANDREW O’HAGAN & screenwriter … - Aye Write: Bobby Gillespie
8 December, 2022
Hear Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie reading from his memoir taking him from Glasgow tenement to the release of the iconic Screamadelica.
Bobby will be signing copies of his …
- Launch of Ruby McCann Writing School – Book Week Scotland 2022
Tuesday 15/11/2022 at 7 p.m.
Launch of the Ruby McCann Writing School with Inaugural Tutor Rodge Glass
CCA Clubroom, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G3 6RB
Join Scottish Writers for a night they have … - Don Paterson, St Mungos Mirrorball Showcase
Wednesday, 16 November, 2022
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G3 6RB
Multi award winning poet Don Paterson will be performing at St Mungos Mirrorball Showcase – reading along side Mark Russell, Morag … - Book Week Scotland: Chris Brookmyre and Denise Mina
Monday, 14 November, 2022 6.30 p.m.
(chaired by Tariq Ashkanani)
Chris Brookmyre’s The Cliff House is set on a luxury getaway on a private island where Jen’s hen party is going to be out … - Creative Conversations: Togara Muzanenhamo
Monday 07 November 2022, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
University Chapel Glasgow University Memorial Chapel University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQTogara Muzanenhamo was born to Zimbabwean parents in Lusaka, Zambia in 1975. He …
- Jackie Kay reads Maud Sulter
6 November, 2022
Pollok House Pollok Country Park 2060 Pollokshaws Road Glasgow G43 1ATJackie Kay, award-winning writer will be at Pollok House on 6th November to discuss the significance of Maud Sulter’s …
- Book Week Scotland 2022: The Glasgow Sugar Aristocracy:Scotland & Caribbean Slavery with Dr S Mullen
Wednesday 16 November, 2022 at 6 p.m.
Dr Stephen Mullen discusses his new book, The Glasgow Sugar Aristocracy: Scotland and Caribbean Slavery, 1775–1838.
The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
Dr Stephen … - Book Week Scotland 2022: Paul Smith – The Road to Barcelona
Thursday, 17 November, 2022 at 6.30 p.m.
Ibrox Library, 1 – 5 Midlock Street, Glasgow G51 1SL
Book Week Scotland 14 – 20 October, 2022
Scottish author Paul Smith is no stranger to … - Graeme Macrae Burnet at Book Week Scotland 2022
Monday, 14 November, 2022 – 4.30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
Award winning Scottish Author Graeme Macrae Burnet returns to the Mitchell Library during Book … - Book Week Scotland 2022: Scotland’s Stories –Tales from the people of Scotland with Sally Magnusson
Monday 14 November, 2022 7 p.m.
Glasgow Film Theatre, 12 Rose Street, Glasgow G3 6RB
Join Sally Magnusson to celebrate stories from four vibrant Scottish communities as part of Book Week Scotland … - Mary Irvine’s Blog: ‘Blackbird Singing’ – an evening with Graham Morgan
‘Blackbird Singing’ – a review
Thirty souls came along to the latest ‘An Evening with…’ event at the Helensburgh library, last Thursday. This time the author was Graham Morgan, who was … - A Mixter O Makars: Scotland’s City Makars
November, 1, 2022 – 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Scottish Writers, CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street G3 2JD
The Glasgow leg of the A Mixter o Makars event series!
As well as Scotland’s National … - An Evening with Mary Edward, Helensburgh Library
Thursday, November 24th at 7 p.m
Helensburgh Library, 59 West King St, Helensburgh G84 8EB
Mary will talk about her latest book, Gallowgate, the author’s third historical novel. She will talk about … - C.J. Cooke – Creative Conversations
Monday 31 October 2022, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Glasgow University Memorial Chapel, UniversityAvenue, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Free event – Register at Eventbrite
CJ Cooke, also known as Carolyn Jess-Cooke, grew up on … - An evening with Graham Morgan – Helensburgh Library
Thursday 20th October, 2022 7pm
Helensburgh Library, 59 W King St, Helensburgh G84 8EB
Free entry and refreshmentsBlack Bird Singing’ is Graham’s second book. In his first, ‘Start’, published by Fledgling Press …
- Black Cuban Short Films: A Contemporary Wayward Selection
Havana Glasgow Film Festival – Wednesday 9 November, 2022. 5.50 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Event by CCA Glasgow and Havana Glasgow Film Festival
CCA Glasgow, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD
Purchase Tickets
BLACK CUBAN SHORT FILMS: … - Scottish Writers: Launch of Lost Eden
EVENT CANCELLED – NOW OPEN MIC IN CLUB ROOM, CCA
Tuesday 18 October at 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
‘Lost Eden ’(Zagava Press) a collaborative ‘quartet of quartets’ co-written with Margaret Elphinstone, Mandy Haggith, … - Creative Conversations: Yara Rodrigues Fowler
Monday 10 October 2022 – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
University Memorial Chapel, University of Glasgow, University Avenue G12 8QQ
Register at Eventbrite
YARA RODRIGUES FOWLER grew up in South London.
Her first novel, … - Book Launch: Celine’s Salon – The Anthology
Thursday 13 October, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Event by Wordville Press, Minerva Wakes and The Twistettes
Free entry
TIME Event Space
96B Maxwell Street, Glasgow G1 4EQCelebrating the grand book launch of Celine’s Salon The Anthology – Vol …
- Book launch: The Last Woman Born on the Island (poetry) by Sharon Black
Tuesday, 1 November, 2022, 7.30pm to 9.30pm
The Alchemy Experiment, 157 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8TS – (opposite Soba restaurant)
LAUNCH of The Last Woman Born on the Island, Glasgow author Sharon … - In Person Talk: Legacies of Slavery and Empire in Glasgow’s Architectural Heritage
Wednesday 26 October, 2022, 6.30 p.m.
Glasgow City Chambers, George Square; G2 1DU
Free – – Donations welcome Register for eventEvent by Glasgow City Heritage Trust
Join Dr Anthony Lewis from Glasgow Life to … - Special Evening with A C Clarke at Scottish Writers
Tuesday 2 October, 2022
Discussing the Creative partnerships and the idea of the muse: Gala Éluard/Dalí and her circle
CCA, Club Room, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JDA C Clarke:
Creative partnerships and … - Christie Williamson at Creative Conversations
Monday, 3 October 2022, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
University Chapel Glasgow University Memorial Chapel University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ
Christie Williamson is the author of Oo an Feddirs (2015), and Arc o … - Byres Road Book Festival 2022
23rd – 26th, September 2022
After five-years the Byres Road Book Festival is back with an exciting four day programme of over 20 events.
Meet the Author
These events include acclaimed authors: Lin … - Byres Road Book Festival – George Paterson & David Ross at Waterstones
Saturday 24 Sep 2022 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Waterstones 351 – 355 Byres Road, G12 8QZ
George Paterson is a writer, DJ and musician from Glasgow’s Southside who, as a member of … - In Our Shoes Poetry Showcase – ARCadia Festival
Sunday, 25 September 2022, 3 – 4 p.m.
The ARC, 11 Chapel Lane, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G11 6EWThis exhibition and poetry showcase offers an opportunity for you to hear experiences … - Creative Conversations: Barbara Jenkins
Monday 26 September 2022, 1 pm – 2 pm
College of Arts Creative Conversations
University Memorial Chapel, University of Glasgow, G12 8QQ
Free Event – Register at Eventbrite
Barbara Jenkins was born in Trinidad. … - Creative Conversations: Gwendoline Riley
Thursday 22 September 2022, 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm
College of Arts Creative Conversations
Yudowitz Room, Wolfson Medical Building, Wolfson Medical School Building, University Ave, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Free – Register for tickets … - Bloody Scotland 2022 – The McIlvanney Prize & Debut Prize Announced
WINNERS REVEALED FOR THE McILVANNEY PRIZE 2022 & THE BLOODY SCOTLAND DEBUT PRIZE
Sponsored by The Glencairn Glass
Bloody Scotland is delighted to announce the winners for the McIlvanney Prize 2022 and … - Creative Conversations – Olivia Laing
Thursday 15 September 2022, 6.30 – 7.30 p.m.
St Andrews Building, Lecture Theatre 213
Lecture Theatre 213, St Andrews Building, Eldon Street, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G128QQ
Olivia Laing is a widely acclaimed … - Bloody Scotland 2022: Compulsive Page-Turners
Elly Griffiths, Imran Mahmood and Denise Mina
Friday 16th September from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Albert Halls, Stirling
£10 £9 concession Buy tickets
There are now 14 books in Elly Griffiths’s hugely popular Norfolk-set series about forensic … - Bloody Scotland 2022 – Debut Prize
Debut Prize Panel
Tolbooth Stirling, 15th September, 5.30 p.m. – 6.30 p.m.
The authors shortlisted for the coveted Bloody Scotland Scottish Crime Debut of the Year award will discuss their novels and … - Chris Brookmyre – Meet The Author, Byres Road Book Festival 2022
26 September, 2022, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Hillhead Library – Main Hall, 348 Byres Road, G12 8AP
It is 25 years since multi-award-winning Sunday Times bestseller Chris Brookmyre’s first book was … - Kerry Hudson, Byres Road Book Festival 2022
UNFORTUNATELY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Saturday 24 September, 2022 – 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Byres Road Book Festival: Meet the Author – Kerry Hudson
Hillhead Library – Main Hall, 248 Byres … - Scottish Writers: Douglas Thompson ‘Stray Pilot’ Launch
20 September, 2022, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SWC, Club Room, CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JDJoin Scottish Writers for a special evening with Douglas Thompson on Tuesday 20th September.
Former … - Paul Murdoch – Helensburgh Library
Thursday, 22nd September, 2022 – 7.00pm
On the benefits of being out in nature and getting closer to it through photography.
Helensburgh Library, 59 W King St, Helensburgh G84 8EB
‘A well prepared, … - Byres Road Book Festival: Meet the Author: Niall O’Gallagher)(Fo Bhlàth)
Saturday 24 September, 2022 – 3.30p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8APNiall O’Gallagher is the author of three books of poetry: Beatha Ur (CLÀR, 2013), Suain …
- Scottish Writers: The Earth Is Our Home Anthology Launch
6 September, 2022 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. and on Zoom
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JDScottish Writers host the launch of, “The Earth is Our Home” a new anthology …
- Graeme Macrae Burnet, Byres Road Book Festival 2022
25 September, 2022 at 3 p.m.
Meet the Author
Graeme Macrae Burnet was born in Kilmarnock and now lives in Glasgow. He is the author of four novels, The Disappearance of Adèle Bedeau, His … - Lin Anderson at Byres Road Book Festival 2022
Saturday 24 September, 2022, 12 p.m.- 1 p.m.
Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8APMeet the Author – Lin Anderson
Lin Anderson is a Scottish author and screenwriter known for her … - Bookbug, Byres Road Book Festival 2022
Saturday 24 September, 2022, 10 am – 11.30 am
Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8AP
Bookbug is Scotland’s universal early years book gifting programme and aims to inspire a love … - Scottish Writers Centre: The Strathclyde Review – Taking Roots Launch
Tuesday 23 August, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Club Room, CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD
Scottish Writers Centre welcomes back Creative Writing at Strathclyde University to launch the second volume of The … - Our Stories, Your Stories – Celebrating Memoirs
Celebrating Memoirs: Creative Conversations Scottish Author Showcase 2022 with Publishing Scotland
Thursday, 25 August, 2022, 5.30 – 7.30p.m.University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel, University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Register for free event at … - The Making of Alasdair Gray’s Lanark
17 August, 2022, 6 p.m. – 8. p.m.
Hunterian Museum and Art GalleryUniversity of Glasgow University Avenue, G12 8QQ
Tickets at Eventbrite £4-£6
An evening event dedicated to the work of renowned Scottish … - Occupy! Occupy! Occupy! – graphic novel launch
Friday 12 August, 2022, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Event by Govanhill International Festival and Carnival and Govanhill Baths Community Trust
At The Deep End Govanhill Baths
21 Nithsdale St, Glasgow G41 2PZ2021 marked 20 years …
- Mary Irvine’s Blog: Review – The Way Home by Robin Scott-Elliot
The Way Home by Robin Scott Elliot
‘The Way Home is a novel based on the true, tragic story of one family’s destruction…’
The Telegram
The sun glistened on the Clyde as Gertie … - Raw Poetry at Scottish Writers Centre
Tuesday 9 August, 2022, 7 p.m.
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD
Scottish Writers presents: Raw Poetry with:
Jim Ferguson
Graham Fulton
Bobby Christie
Free event
Jim and Pat’s West End Chat: Pat’s Podcast with Jim … - The Rhynie Station: Grunnit Spring by Ian R. Mitchell
A novel is written entirely in Doric, the North-east dialectal variant of the Scots language.
Grunnit Spring is written in the format of one of the Seven Stories, in this case … - Bloody Scotland 2022 McIlvanney Prize Long List
The McIlvanney Prize is Bloody Scotland’s annual prize awarded to the best Scottish Crime book of the year. It provides Scottish crime writing with recognition and aims to raise the profile …
- Pitch Perfect at Bloody Scotland 2022
(Image – Pitch Perfect Bloody Scotland by Paul Reich)
Opportunity for aspiring Crime Writers
Pitch-to-win event where unpublished crime writers can pitch their novels to a panel of top publishing executives who … - Scottish Writers: The Glass Cat by George Colkitto – Book Launch
Tuesday 26 July, 2022
SWC, CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD
Book tickets Eventbrite 1 ticket per personLaunch of The Glass Cat |George Colkitto
This is a hybrid test event. So you … - Express Yourself at Bru
Thursday 27th July, 2023, 7.30 to 9.30pm
Bru, 734 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow G11 6RD
Featured poet is Jim Ferguson, he’ll have roughly 20 minutes to wow you with his banter and poetry. … - Book launch: ‘Meantime’ by Frankie Boyle
Sunday 17th July, 2022 6.30 p.m.
Old Fruitmarket, Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1NQAye Write welcomes Frankie Boyle with his debut novel
Glasgow, 2015. When Valium addict Felix McAveety’s best friend Marina is found … - The Glasgow Effect: Online Talk with Ellie Harrison
Studio Social Online
Tuesday, 26 July 2022 7 p.m.- 8 p.m.Pier Projects Art Agency CIC and Ellie Harrison
Studio Socials are artist talks that take place online via Zoom. In each session, an artist … - The Feeling Sonnets – Carcanet Book Launch
Wednesday, 20 July, 2022, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
The Feeling Sonnets by Eugene Ostashevsky: Carcanet Book Launch
By Carcanet Press
Celebrate the launch of The Feeling Sonnets by Eugene Ostashevsky.
Hosting the reading … - Scottish Writers Centre: Playwriting Workshop
12 July, 2022, 7 p.m. until 9 p.m.
CCA, Club Room, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD
Tom Murray: The Impossible ChoicePlays are driven by the choices a character makes.
A workshop that … - Sma’ Shot Day 2022
Saturday 2nd July, 2022
Event by Paisley is
Abbey Close, Paisley, PA1 1JG
Paisley’s annual Sma’ Shot Day celebrations begin with the popular Sma’ Shot parade, which sets off from Brodie Park at … - The Voyage Out: The Travel Writing Workshop with Linda Jackson
Scottish Writers Centre
Tuesday 28 June, 2022, 7.00 p.m. – 9 p.m.
@CCA_Glasgow
350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD
Come along to Scottish Writers Centre when Linda Jackson will teach the craft of travel … - Stories of Our Worlds – Refugee Festival 2022
Thursday 23 June, 2022. 10.30 a.m. until 12.30 p.m.
Part of Refugee Festival Scotland
17 – 26 June, 2022
Event by Glasgow ESOL ForumQuaker Meeting House
38 Elmbank Crescent, Glasgow G2 4PS
Glasgow ESOL Forum is hosting … - Scottish Writers: Bloomsday Celebration with Christie Williamson
14 June, 2022 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Scottish Writers Centre, Clubroom, CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD
Joining the world (a little bit early) in celebrating the centenary of James Joyce’s novel, Ulysses.
SWC … - Film + Q&A: Zev Robinson’s “Feeding the City”
Tuesday 31 May, 2022 at 8.30 p.m.
At Locavore
Locavore Govanhill, 349 Victoria Road, Glasgow G42 7SA
Created in collaboration with the University of Glasgow Food Sovereignty Network, Feeding the City is Zev … - The Wanderlust Women – three poems
Poems from the Wanderlust Women, Lesley Benzie, Donna Campbell and Linda Jackson. Recently performed on their trip to Tuscany.
At Dieppe
Lesley Benzie
At Dieppe the ferry approached
the same pale cream cliffs
that … - Book Launch: This Script by Jenny Lindsay
Saturday 21 May, 2022m 2 pm – 5 pm
The live launch for the new and expanded edition of This Script by Jenny Lindsay.About this event
The live launch of This Script, …
- Creative Conversations: Michael Pederson
Michael Pedersen in Conversation with Colin Herd for Creative Conversations
Monday 9 May, 2022 at 1 p.m.
University Chapel, Glasgow University Memorial Chapel, University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Free – Register for Tickets
About …
- Aye Write: The Kavya Prize
Saturday, 21 May, 2022 at 8 p.m.
The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
The Kavya Prize aims to celebrate published work and new writing by Scotland’s ethnically diverse communities.
The first … - Aye Write: Graeme Thomson with John Dingwall
Themes for Great Cities: A New History of Simple Minds
Thursday, 19th May, 2022 at 8 p.m.
The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
Buy tickets
An illuminating new biography of one of … - Aye Write: Beyond the Swelkie
Sunday 8 May, 2022 at 6.30 p.m.
The Mitchell, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
A Celebration of the Centenary of George Mackay Brown in poetry and prose.
‘Beyond the Swelkie’ is a collection … - CARLA Book Launch at tell it slant
Thursday 26 May, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Event by Tell it slant
134 Renfrew St, Glasgow G3 6ST
Official book launch of the poetry collection, CARLA, by Carla Woodburn, published by Leamington Books, suitably …
- All Becomes Art – Poems to Joan Eardley
Friday 6 May, 2022, 3 p.m. until 4.30 p.m.
Hunterian Art Gallery, University of Glasgow, 82 Hillhead Street, Glasgow G12 8QQPoetry and Prosecco in the Hunterian Art Gallery to celebrate the …
- Aye Write 2022: Scotland’s future. Gerry Hassan, Joyce McMillan & Prof Tanja Bueltmann chaired by Simon Barrow
Thursday 19 May, 2022 at 8 p.m.
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3NY
A welcome back to Aye Write in person after last year’s successful digital event.
The session … - Colonial Seeds / Seedy Social / Community Meal
Thursday, 12 May 2022, 6:30-8:00
Talk and Community Meal
Kinning Park Complex, 43 Cornwall St, Glasgow G41 1BAGlasgow Seed Library and CCA Glasgow
All welcome
Where do our seeds come from? How did they get here?
Gather …
- Aye Write: MORE FIYA: A Celebration of Black British Poetry with Kayo Chingonyi, Janette Ayachi and Dean Atta
Thursday 19 May, 2022 at 6.30 p.m.
The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
One of our new poets form last year returns with an excellent new anthology of black British … - Aye Write 2022: Introducing Debut Authors
Aye Write, Glasgow’s Book Festival has a brilliant programme of events including many well known personalities and successful authors. It’s also great to discover new writers and some of my …
- Aye Write: Douglas Bruton introduces…Kenny Boyle, Claire Alexander, Adrian Keefe and Charlie Roy
Saturday 7 May, 2022 at 1.15 p.m.
Mitchell Library, North Street, G3 7DN
Douglas Bruton, introduces Aye Write 2022’s first panel of excellent debut writers.
Douglas Bruton, who was recently longlisted for The … - Aye Write: Karen Campbell Introduces… Kirsty Capes, Louise Nealon and Emily Edwards
Saturday 14 May, 2022 at 11.30 a.m.
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN
The celebrated Scottish author Karen Campbell introduces this panel of debut writers.
Kirsty Capes – Careless
Sometimes it’s easy to fall between … - Aye Write: Matthew Keeley Introduces… Liam Konemann, Julie Owen Moylan and James Cahill
Saturday 21 May 2022 at 4.45 p.m.
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN
Glasgow-based writer and teacher Matthew Keeley introduces this panel of debut writers.
Liam Konemann’s The Arena of the Unwell follows 22-year-old … - Scottish Writers Centre Speakeasy New Voices
Tuesday 3 May, 2022 at 7 p.m.- 9 p.m.
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD
Come along and read or be part of the audience at the CCA Clubroom for SWC’s 2nd … - Aye Write: Ambrose Parry – A Corruption of Blood
Friday 13 May, 2022 at 8 p.m.
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN
The latest novel in this gripping historical series from husband and wife team Chris Brookmyre & Marisa Haetzman.
Dr … - Aye Write: Aye Write: Louise Welsh Introduces Sukh Ojla, Claire Kohda and Ryan O’Connor
Thursday 12 May, 2022 – 8 p.m. event cancelled
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN
Novelist, librettist and Professor of creative writing, Louise Welsh introduces this panel of debut writers.
Sukh Ojla … - Aye Write: Louise Welsh Introduces Sukh Ojla, Claire Kohda and Ryan O’Connor
Thursday 12 May, 2022 – 8 p.m.
Novelist, librettist and Professor of creative writing, Louise Welsh introduces this panel of debut writers.
Sukh Ojla – Sunny
Sunny is the queen of living a double … - Aye Write: Claire Askew introduces…Siobhan MacGowan, Amen Alonge and Robert Gold
Sunday 8 May, 2022 – 6.30 p.m.
The award-winning crime writer and poet Claire Askew introduces this panel of crime and thriller debuts.
Siobhan MacGowan – The Trial of Lotta Rae
Lotta Rae is … - Aye Write 2022: Rodge Glass introduces…Kasim Ali, Ashley Hickson-Lovence and Catherine Prasifka
Sunday 8 May, 2022 – 4.45 p.m.
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN
The novelist, biographer and creative writing professor Rodge Glass introduces this panel of debut writers.
Kasim Ali – Good Intentions
A … - Mary Irvine’s Blog: Interview with debut author Evelyne Lawrie
‘Gie Me a Word’
An interview with debut author by Evelyne C. Lawrie
Where were you born/brought up?
I was born and brought up in Bonhill in 1936. I went to Bonhill … - Nichola Scrutton Work in Progress with Zoe Strachan
6 May, 2022 at 6 p.m.
Glasgow Project Room, 103 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HD
A performance sharing of work-in-progress from Nichola and Zoë’s residency at Glasgow Project Room.
About this event
Update on development … - The Strathclyde Writing Spring Showcase
Tuesday 17 May, 2022 at 7 p.m.
The Strathclyde Writing Spring Showcase – featuring Booker-prize shortlisted author FIONA MOZLEY, alongside Strathclyde students.
by Creative Writing @ University of StrathclydeFIONA MOZLEY, author of Hot …
- Aye Write 2022 – Andy Arnold with Kirstin Innes and David Bratchpiece Brickwork: A Biography of the Arches
Friday 6 May, 2022 at 8 p.m.
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN
Nightclub, theatre, creative hub, party place, The Arches was one of the most important venues in Scotland.
In 1991, … - red and black Clydeside book fair at CCA
Saturday 7 May 2022, 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JDEvent by Glasgow Keelie and Spirit of Revolt archive
Stalls, talks, videos attracting participation from diverse range of anarchist groups …
- Wee Write 2022
Wee Write Book Festival in Glasgow Monday 25 to Friday 29 April, 2022
Saturday 30 April will see the return of Wee Write Family Day.
Six days of inspiring, fun-packed events for … - A Letter to Prophet Muhammad ( pbuh) – Rizwan Akhtar
(Yeats says tread softly because you tread on my dreams)
I have laid bare my heart sealed by your memory, birds
trees together sing a genre of melancholic desert song
plead for your … - Aye Write 2022, Graeme Macrae Burnet ‘Case Study’
15 May, 2022 – 3 p.m.
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DNBook tickets
The Booker-shortlisted author returns with his critically lauded new novel, Case Study.
Case Study Treasure Hunt Challenge 14 April – … - Aye Write: Val McDermid with Ruth Wishart – 1979
12 May, 2022 at 8 p.m.
The latest best-seller from Scotland’s Queen of Crime and the start of a new series.1979. It’s the winter of discontent, and Allie Burns is chasing …
- Aye Write 2022 – Ian Rankin, The Dark Remains
22 May, 2022, 6.30 p.m.
Aye Write Glasgow’s Book Festival
Tramway
25 Albert Dr, Glasgow G41 2PETickets
Ian Rankin and William McIlvanney join forces for the first ever case of DI Laidlaw, Glasgow’s original …
- Aye Write 2022 – Bobby Gillespie
7 May, 2022, 9.30 p.m.
Tenement Kid Book EventAye Write Glasgow’s Book Festival
The Mitchell Library
North St, Glasgow G3 7DNTickets
Hear Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie reading from his memoir taking him from …
- Book Launch: ‘Portrait’ Tracy Patrick’s poetry collection
12 May, 2022, 7 p.m. – 8.30 p.m.
Paisley Central Library, 15 Mill Street, Paisley PA1 1ND
Free event
You are invited to the book launch of, Portrait, the first full-length poetry collection … - Landslides glaciation and the evolution of mountain landscapes during the Quaternary
Lecture: Professor Colin Ballantyne,
Thursday, 14 April 2022, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
University of Glasgow Room 639, James McCune Smith Learning Hub, University Avenue, G12 8SQ
Free EventA persistent view amongst geologists …
- Rochelle Alexandra, Book Chat in support of Ukraine
Sunday, 10 April, 2022 4 p.m.
Sikorski Polish Club, 5 Parkgrove Terrace, Glasgow G3 75D
Book Chat with #1Bestselling Debut Author Rochelle Alexandra of ‘In Alexa’s Shoes’Sikorski Club as part of the …
- ‘TICKETY-BOO!’: An Appreciation of Brian Whittingham
Tuesday, 19 April, 2022 at 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Scottish Writers Centre
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD
Tickets Free – Register for EventA celebration of Brian Whittingham, poet, writer, teacher and the …
- Young Walter Scott Prizewinners 2022
This year’s prestigious prize for young writers of historical fiction, the Young Walter Scott Prize, has been won by Leo Wilson for his For the Love of the Sun in …
- Aye Write 2022: George Monbiot
Thursday 19 May, 2022 at 6.30 p.m.
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3NY
Rengensis: Feeding the World without Devouring the Planet
The fearless journalist on how we must transform … - Making Imagined Objects – The Second Alasdair Gray Conference
16 – 17 June, 2022
University of Strathclyde
Register for Event
The University of Strathclyde and the Alasdair Gray Archive, in partnership with the Glasgow School of Art, the University of Western Brittany … - Sarah Smith and Louise Welsh at Aye Write 2022
Saturday, 14 May, 2022, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN
Two beautifully written thrillers feature at this session.
Thrilling and atmospheric, Louise Welsh’s The Second Cut delves into the … - ‘Secret Glasgow’ Stephen Millar and Gillian Loney, Book Launch
Thursday 24th March, 2022 at 7pm
Waterstones Argyle Street, 174-176 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G2 8BT
Celebrate the launch of Secret Glasgow!
Authors Stephen Millar and Gillian Loney will be discussing all things unusual … - Scottish Writers – A Tribute to Ruby McCann
Ruby’s Tuesday
7 pm Tuesday 22 March, 2022
CCA Cinema (Please note not in the clubroom )
Free but donations welcome
Scottish Writers will pay tribute and celebrate the life of the late Ruby … - Douglas Stuart at Aye Write
In Conversation with Louise Welsh
Thursday 14 April, 2022 7 p.m.
Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN
Douglas Stuart’s debut novel Shuggie Bain announced a striking new voice in Scottish fiction: tender but unflinching, … - Gutter Launch Issue 25
Thursday 10 March, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Waterstones, 174-176 Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8BT
Gutter is an award-winning, high quality, printed journal for fiction and poetry from writers born or living in … - Mara Menzies, Creative Conversations
7 March, 2022 at 1 p.m. University of Glasgow Online (UNFORTUNATELY EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO HEALTH ISSUE)
*Please note that, due to Covid, this event has moved completely online. If you’ve … - Writers for Ukraine Online Event
Sunday 6 March, 2022 at 8.30 p.m.
Standing in solidarity with their peers in Ukraine, local Northern Irish writers are coming together to read excerpts from contemporary Ukrainian works.Organised and hosted …
- Michael Pederson Creative Conversations
Monday 28 February, 2022 1 p.m.
Glasgow University Memorial Chapel, University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Michael Pedersen is a prize-winning Scottish poet, writer, & animateur. He has published two highly acclaimed collections … - Gray Day at OranMor 2022
Friday 25 February, 2022 at 7.30 p.m.
OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12 8QXwith Canongate Books, Neu! Reekie!, The Alasdair Gray Archive, and Òran Mór
GRAY DAY returns for a second year …
- An Evening With Louise Welsh – The Second Cut
Waterstones, Sauchiehall Street, 17 February, 2022 – review by Pat Byrne
Twenty years ago Louise Welsh’s debut crime novel, The Cutting Room, was launched at Waterstones Book Shop, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. … - Flight of the Dragonfly Open Word
22 February, 2022 at 7.30 – 9.30 pm
Online – Free
A fabulous evening of poetry and prose
Excited to be back in 2022 with a wonderful array of talented readers and amazing … - Scottish Writers Centre: Flooers fae thi fillin-stayshun
Words from the heart SWC Speakeasy
Tuesday, 22 February, 2022 at 7 p.m.
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3JD
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SWC’s First Speakeasy and Event of 2022.
Come and share your work! 12 … - The Carrbridge Rose – Brian Whittingham
A poem about love:
THE CARRBRIDGE ROSE
The Packhorse Bridge arches its back
like a grey stone rainbow
over the hard flowing river
hurtling past banks of snowy ice.
We explore chatting
holding hands ever so slight
as … - Balloch Open Mic on Zoom
14 February, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Poetry and Prose from various local writers.Join Zoom Meeting
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Reminder – ‘LIVE’ open Mic at Balloch House Hotel first Monday in … - Poetry at Inn Deep
Tuesday, 15 February, 2022 – 8 p.m.
445 Great Western Road, Glasgow West End G12 8HH
Three Featured Performers: Gray Crosbie-Kinnaird, Jim Monaghan, Mark RichardsonPlus open mic with ten acts
Every Tuesday
Msg the … - Scottish Slam Poetry Final 2022
Saturday 12 March, 2022 at 2 pm – 4.30pm
Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, 113 – 117 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HD
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Live poetry competition to decide the Scottish Slam Champion of 2022. … - An Evening with Louise Welsh ‘The Second Cut’
Thursday 17 February, 2022 at 7 pm
Waterstones, 153-157 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3EW
Thrilling and atmospheric, The Second Cut delves into the dark side of twenty-first century Glasgow. Twenty years on from his … - Wanderlust Women on Zoom
Wednesday 9 February, 2022 at 7.30 p.m.
Event by Fife WritesThe next Zoom session will be slightly different with four guest poets, each reading a selection from their recently published collection, …
- Kavya Prize – New Writers Prize To Celebrate Scotland’s Ethnically Diverse Communities
A new Scottish literary prize has been launched aimed at celebrating published work and new writing by Scotland’s ethnically diverse communities.
The Kavya Prize, in association with the University of Glasgow, … - Second International Alasdair Gray Conference
16-17 June 2022
Theme: Across Space & Form
A two-day, interdisciplinary gathering held in Glasgow in the summer of 2022.
Keynote SpeakersAli Smith – Internationally acclaimed novelist, short story writer and longtime Gray …
- Balloch Open Mic Blog: A New Kid On The Block
Martin Goldie
Despite only writing poetry for just over a year, sixty two year old Martin Goldie, has had poems published in ‘Writer’s Forum’ and the Scottish Poetry Publication ‘Wee Dreich … - Calton Ceilidh Open Mic 14 December, 2021
Music and Spoken Word
The Calton Bar, 415 London Rd, Glasgow G40 1AG
Tuesday 14 December, 2021 at 7 p.m.
Featured Artist Doctur Normul – the East End Chanteuse.
Plus performers including:
Ann Marie O’Hare
Spike … - Scottish Writers Christmas Speakeasy 2021
‘WHAT INSPIRES AND DELIGHTS’
DECEMBER 14 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
FREE – £3.00 Register for event.
Join Scottish Writers’ speakeasy celebration at the CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD
Hear new … - Balloch Open Mic Blog: Interview with Evelyn Lawrie
‘Gie Me a Word’
Mary Irvine interviews debut author and regular supporter of Balloch Open Mic, Evelyn Lawrie.
Where were you born/brought up?
I was born and brought up in Bonhill in 1936. … - Book launch: Like A Tree Walking by Vahni Capildeo
1 December, 2021 at 7 p.m.
By Carcanet Press
Online event celebrating the launch of Like a Tree, Walking by Vahni Capildeo, the 2021 Poetry Book Society Winter Choice. Hosting the reading … - Community Ownership – Assets or Liabilities Online Discussion
23 November, 2021 at 6 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
Glasgow Against ClosuresEvent by Jim Monaghan and Fatima Uygun
Join Glasgow Against Closures for an open discussion on the subject of Community Ownership, Asset Transfers and … - Creative Conversations: Apphia Campbell
Monday 22 November, 2021
University Chapel, Glasgow University Memorial Chapel, University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Free Event – Register at EventbriteAbout this event
Apphia Campbell is originally from United States, and graduated from …
- Book Launch: Wild Women Of A Certain Age, Magi Gibson
Tuesday, 7 December, 2021 at 7 p.m.
Event by Magi GibsonDram Glasgow
232 -246 Woodlands Road, Glasgow G3 6ND
Celebrate with Magi Gibson the publication of the 21st Anniversary Edition of this iconic poetry … - Poetry and the Climate Crisis: Scotland and India
Thursday 16 November, 2021 – Online
University of Glasgow ArtsExploring poetry and the climate crisis through the works two great, international writers: Patrick Geddes and Rabindranath Tagore.
About this event
Part of the Being …
- The Landing Hub – COP26 Fringe Event
29 October – 14 November, 2021
The Landing Hub is a vibrant, welcoming space where the climate and social justice movements meet the arts. The Space is a fringe event of … - GWL – Walking Tour with Denise Mina
15 November, 2021, 12.30 – 1.30 p.m.
Part of Book Week Scotland 2021
This event is part of the 2021 Book Week Scotland Digital Festival. It is a pre-recorded film.Join Crime writer …
- Book Week Scotland: Writing Trumpet with Jackie Kay
17th November, 2021
Film
Jackie Kay’s debut novel Trumpet was first released in 1988 and received high critical acclaim. It won the Guardian First Fiction prize, the Authors’ Club Best First Novel Award and … - Book Week Scotland – Built Upon the Rock SWC
16 November,2021 – 7 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Stephen Watt – Poet in Residence Dumbarton Football Club
Centre for Contemporary Arts, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD
Amongst his many other achievements, Stephen … - COP26: A Radical Act of Love, Arborescence
10 November, 2021, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Woodlands Community, 66 Ashley Street, GlasgowG3 6HW
Woodlands Community – Local to Global at COP26
Hosted by Healy Arts and Prof Richard DeMarco
The event will … - Calton Ceilidh anthology by Ruby McCann
The anthology ‘Calton Ceilidh’ includes the work of many of the writers who performed at Cheeky Besom’s Glasgow’s Literary Lounge. It also includes a link to audio musical performances and …
- COP26: Towards Net Zero – speakers and discussion
Wednesday 10 November 2021, 8 p.m.
Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G4 9HZ
Supported by the Peace & Justice ProjectSpeakers include:
Jeremy Corbyn MP, Sarah Wooley (BFAWU), Roz Foyer (STUC), Mick Lynch (RMT), Denise Christie (Fire Brigades’ Union), Mick Whelan (ASLEF), Manuel … - Climate Emergency Newsroom, University of Glasgow
Monday 01 November 2021 – Friday 12 November 2021
09:00 – 16:00
COP 26 Online
Ideas and Feedback Form
80 sixth year pupils from South Lanarkshire’s secondary schools
Website
Young people will become journalists, covering the … - Samantha Walton Creative Conversations
Monday 1 November 2021 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
University Memorial Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
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Samantha Walton is … - Ann McLaren at Balloch Open Mic 1 November, 2021
Monday, 1 November, 2021 at 7 p.m.
Next Open Mic will be Monday, November 1st when the headliner will be Ann MacLaren.
Ann’s short stories have appeared in anthologies by the Association … - Creative Conversations: Frances Poet
Monday 08 November 2021 at 13:00 – 14:00
University of Glasgow – Online Event
Tickets at Evenbrite
Frances Poet is a Glasgow based writer. Stage plays include Fibres (Stella Quines/Citizens Theatre, Scottish tour … - Landscapes Without Figures, The American South West by Ian R. Mitchell
‘Landscapes without Figures’ shows a selection of 36 from the thousands of images Ian has taken of the American South West over a period of two decades, on almost yearly …
- Scottish Poetry Library: Launch Poetry London 100th edition
Friday 29th October, 2021 at 7 p.m.
Scottish Poetry Library, 5 Crichtons Close, Edinburgh EH8 8DT
Livestream can be accessed via Eventbrite
Event by Poetry London
Scottish Poetry Library
Tickets
Please join the Scottish launch of Poetry … - Talks, The Hunterian, Black History Month 2021
Programme 12, 19 and 26 October, 2021
INSIGHT TALK – HUNTERIAN MUSEUMTuesday, October 12, 2021
1:00 PM 2:00 PM
82 Hillhead StreetGlasgow, Scotland, G12 8QQOn Tuesdays throughout October, Curators from the Hunterian Museum will …
- The Girl, The Crow, The Writer And The Fighter – Debut Novel by George Paterson
The Girl, The Crow, The Writer And The Fighter is Published by: Into Books
Format: Hardback, Pages: 396
Publication: October 2021
Book Launch – 5 November, 2021George Paterson invites you to a special …
- Publishing Scotland Fiction Showcase
Tuesday 16 Nov 2021, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Online, YouTube
Publishing Scotland is delighted to present a digital showcase of fantastic fiction from Scottish publishers, with particular focus on dazzling debuts. Discover a brilliant array … - Folk Wi’ The Patter – Shaun Moore
14th October, 2021 at 7 p.m.
Event by CC’s – Callum’s Cavern – Live Venue
66 Old Sneddon Street, Paisley PA3 2AP (Located just above The Patter Bar, we are a one minute …
- Black History Month, Being A Black Woman in Society Today
Glasgow University Student of Colour Network
On Tuesdays evenings throughout October, Glasgow University Student of Colour Network are hosting a collection of panel discussions that explore identity, intersectionality and race.
Free Event, … - Denise Mina, Creative Conversations
University of Glasgow Monday 11 October, 2021 – 1 p.m. until 2 p.m.
Free & Open to the Public
University Memorial Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow … - Nature Stories with Emily Dodd, The Children’s Wood
Saturday 9 December, 2021 at 11 a.m.
The Children’s Wood, Kelbourne/Clouston/Sanda Street, North Kelvinside Glasgow G20 8QW
For families and kids under seven
Books available to buy – cash only.
The Children’s Wood, Facebook - Scottish Ensemble Common Sound at Cottiers
21 October, 2021 – Performances: 6pm & 8pm
Cottiers Theatre, 93 – 95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow
What’s special about live music?
Why do we gather together to listen to it?
What part does the … - Tanna Slamma Ding Dong, Tannahill Arts Festival
Saturday 2 October, 2021
A bright night of spoken word from some of the best performance poets
in the land, local voices, and sweet musical interludes. You will not want
to miss this … - The Children’s Wood – Nicola Davies with Readings and Screening
Tuesday 5 October, 2021 at 5 p.m.
The Screening is suitable for children 7 plus but open to everyone.
The books will be available to purchase (cash only) at the event.
The Children’s … - Atlantic Slavery Glasgow ‘Hidden in Plain Sight’
Wednesday 29th September 2021 | 7.30pm BST | via Zoom
Online Talk: Atlantic Slavery Hidden In Plain Sight In A Victorian City – Glasgow Heritage Trust
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Thomas Sulman’s Bird’s Eye View … - Balloch Open Mic Blog: Dora Wright
Dora Wright has been a stalwart supporter of the Open Mic at the Balloch House Hotel from the beginning. She is also a member of the Leven Litts and Clydebank …
- Graeme Macrae Burnet – Glasgow Writer
‘Case Study;’, longlisted for Booker Prize 2022 and shortlisted for Gordon Burn Prizeand Book of the Year in 2021 by The Spectator, The Scotsman and Waterstones
Graeme will appear at ‘Meet … - Poetry Launch Party – Jim Ferguson and Kirsty Taylor
Saturday 18 September, 2021 7 p.m. – 10p.m
Whirlpool Press and Scotland in Europe invite you to the launch of 12 Dead Keys by Jim Ferguson and Turbulent Twenties by Kirsty … - Lin Anderson on Bloody Scotland 2021
(Linn Anderson photo by John Anderson)
Bloody Scotland 2021 is just two weeks away! In the run up to the festival, some members of the board were asked about their must-see … - Bernard Maclaverty Creative Conversations
Thursday, 16 September 2021 at 15:00
Glasgow University Memorial Chapel – University Avenue – Glasgow G12 8QQ
Creative Conversations: Bernard MacLaverty in conversation with Professor Louise WelshAbout this event
Creative Conversations returns to …
- Autumn Creative Writing Courses – Dr Tawnya Selene Renelle
Dr. Tawnya Selene Renelle – Experimental writer, performer and educator
Courses start 20 and 21st September, 2021. 12 week course – Sign up for full course or select specific weeks.
All workshops … - Magi Gibson – Audacious Women Festival
Monday 20 September, 2021 at 7 p.m.
Online Buy tickets
Magi will read from and talk about her latest poetry collection, ‘I Like Your Hat’ in which she ‘rips up the linoleum … - Walking and Writing in the Botanics with Gerry Loose
25 August, 8 September, 2021, 1.30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Creative Writing inspired by Glasgow Botanic Gardens
About this eventA series of mystery walks where you will discover the hidden treasures of …
- Walking and Writing with Lesley O’Brien, Glasgow Green
Creative Writing Workshops in Glasgow Green
Spark My Words with nature, song and stories
FreeDates:
2 September, 2021 (11 a.m. – 1 p.m) Book at EventbriteA Series of Min-Adventures
A series of mini-adventures …
- Balloch Open Mic returns to Balloch House Hotel
Monday, 6th September, 2021 at 7 p.m.
Delighted to announce that Balloch Open Mic will resume as normal. Come along early to Balloch House Hotel and book your 5 minute slot. … - Poets’ Time, Book Launch
26 August, 2021
The Playhouse at Websters, 416 Great Western Road, Kelvinbridge G4 9HZ
Launch of Poets’ Time an Anthology edited by Linda Jackson, published by Seahorses Publications – a book looking … - Book Festival – Govanhill International Festival 2021
Mohandas Gandhi: Experiments in Civil Disobedience, Author Talk by Dr Talat Ahmed
Wednesday 04 August, 5:00 to 6:00pm
Online event
Mohandas Gandhi, icon of Indian liberation, remains an inspiration for anti-capitalists and peace … - ‘There’s a Problem with Dad’ by Carlos Alba
Launched: May 11, 2021 – Price: £9.99
Ringwood Publishing – Buy the book.
‘There’s a Problem with Dad, explores the issue of undiagnosed, high functioning autism among adults and the problems it … - Govanhill International Festival 2021
2nd – 15th August, 2021
The Govanhill International Festival and Carnival is back: bigger, brighter and bolder than ever before!
Now in its fifth year, the festival began in 2016 as an … - Scribblers Union Digital Gig Series
Various Dates – July, 2021
The Scribbler’s Union is back for a series of digital gigs showcasing the hottest new voices in spoken word. Join on facebook.com/scribblersunion where they’ll be streaming … - Bloody Scotland – Crime Debut of the Year 2021
Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival are delighted to reveal the shortlist for Crime Debut of 2021.
The Silent Daughter by Emma Christie (Wellbeck)
No Harm Done by Alistair Liddle (Self Published)
Edge of the … - Brian Whittingham – Writing Walks in Kelvingrove
Walking, Writing Photography
Mindfulness Sessions – facilitated by Brian Whittingham
Thursday 26 August, 2021 at 10.30 a.m.
Meet at Lord Kelvin’s Statue in Kelvingrove Park.
Guided Walk exploring the social fabric of the park. … - Three Lockdown Poets at Avant Garde
26 July, 2021 at 7 p.m.
The Muse @ Avant Garde
Host Linda Jackson – Featuring Three Seahorse Lockdown Poets:
Lesley Benzie, Donna Campbell and George Gibson
Sax music from Gordon Dickson
Free event. Call … - Independent Bookshop Week 2021
19 – 26 June, 2021
Celebrate our independent bookshops
Check out the range of events, celebrations, reading groups, literary lunches taking place on and offline.
Part of the Books Are My Bag campaign … - Tell it slant, Glasgow: Book Launch: A Bird Is Not A Stone.
Last week (2 June, 2014) I went along to Tell it slant, Poetry Shop, 134 Renfrew Street, for the launch of A Bird is Not a Stone; an anthology of …
- Red Squirrel Press – Launch of Three Publications
22 June, 2021 at 7 p.m. until 8.30 p.m.
Red Squirrell Press Launch of Ellen McAteer’s, ‘Honesty Mirror’ also Billy Bonar’s ‘The Stuff of the Earth’ and Elizabeth Rimmer’s ‘The Well …
- #StreamMyStory Children’s Online Events Summer 2021
Scottish Public Libraries host #StreamMyStory author events online for children to enjoy in the summer holidays.
Launching 17 June, 2021
Local Public Libraries across Scotland launch a new series of children’s digital … - Women’s Library – In Conversation with Paria Goodarzi
22nd June, 2021 at 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Free, Online Event
Highlighting and Celebrating the work of Paria Goodarzi
Part of Series of Events at Women’s Library Glasgow – ‘In Conversation with….’ … - Bloody Scotland 2021 McIlvanney Prize Long List Announced
The McIlvanney Prize recognises excellence in Scottish crime writing, and includes a prize of £1,000 and nationwide promotion in Waterstones.
Five years ago the Scottish Crime Book of the Year Award … - The Owner of the Sea – Richard Price readings and discussion
Wednesday, 23 June, 2021 at 7 p.m.
Please join Carcanet Press to celebrate the launch of The Owner of the Sea: Three Inuit Stories Retold, the new collection by Richard Price. …
- Bernard MacLaverty: Glasgow Writer
Bernard MacLaverty, special guest at SCAP (Seahorse Creative Arts and Publications) Summer Festival, Saturday 26 August, 2023.
Scottish Writers Over 70 Talking About Creativity in Later Life – part of Book … - Glasgow Writers: Theresa Talbot
Theresa Talbot is a Glaswegian author and freelance broadcaster/journalist – as Traffic and Travel on BBC Radio Scotland her voice is familiar to many. I met up with her at …
- Scottish Books Long Weekend
Books From Scotland – The Best Of Scottish Books
10 – 13 June, 2021
booksfromscotland.com/scottish-books-long-weekend
The Scottish Books Long Weekend is a celebration of Scotland’s rich and diverse writing and publishing landscape. From … - Meet the Poet: Marcus Slease & Colin Herd
9th June, 2021 – 8pm until 9pm
Event by Home Stage
Two of Boiler House Press’s published poets: Marcus Slease and Colin Herd for a live hour of poetry reading, discussion, and …
- Balloch Open Mic on Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting – Balloch Writers’ Open Mic
Headliner is Julie McNeill, prose and poetry writer, The first makar of the SWNT (Scottish Women’s national Football team)Monday 9th
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Meeting … - Creative Conversations: David Robertson
Monday 07 June 2021 – 7 p.m. until 8 p.m.
On Zoom
Creative Conversations with Indigenous Canada co-hosted by Creative Writing and the Hunterian Associates Program
Free Tickets at Eventbrite
This event will be … - Aye Write on Demand 2021
Aye Write Online Events are available to stream on demand for three weeks after original broadcast date.
For £50 for Festival Pass you can view 69 events with 120 authors.
Book Festival … - Before Now – Memoir of a Toerag by Moira McPartlin
Memories can mend more than broken bones
‘A brilliant depiction of family, the highs and lows of growing up, and a wonderful narrator who feels like a friend. I flew through … - Aye Write 2021 – Celebrating 40 Years of Lanark
23 May, 7.15pm
£5 buy ticket
Since 1986, the National Library of Scotland has held some of Alasdair Gray’s most valuable and rarely seen writing. From personal diaries to correspondence, from illustrations … - Aye Write A Renewable Energy Revolution
22 May, 4.45pm
In the first and only book to explore Scotland’s part in the green revolution and what the future may hold, ‘Revolution: A Short Sharp History of Scottish Wind …
- Aye Write 2021 – How To Stop Fascism, Paul Mason
22 May 11.45am
How To Stop Fascism
Paul Mason chaired by Ruth Wishart
The far right is on the rise across the world. From Modi’s India to Bolsonaro’s Brazil and Erdogan’s Turkey, fascism … - Aye Write 2021 – Rodge Glass introduces Fiction Debuts
22nd May 10.30am
The novelist and biographer Rodge Glass introduces six vivid new voices in fiction – featuring: Helen Fisher (Space Hopper), Dantiel W. Moniz (Milk Blood Heat), Megan Nolan (Acts …
- Aye Write 2021 – Salena Godden and Courttia Newland – Immersive, Poetic Fiction
Friday 21 May 2021 at 3.30 p.m.
£5
All ages
Book hereImmersive, Poetic Fiction – Salena Godden and Courttia Newland chaired by Lee Randall
Mrs Death has had enough. She is exhausted from spending …
- Aye Write 2021 Eco Tips for Your Home and Family
Nancy Birtwhistle & Jen Gale chaired by Frankie Burr
21 May, 11.45 a.m.Eco Tips for Your Home and Family
Nancy Birtwhistle won the fifth series of The Great British Bake Off in …
- Aye Write 2021 – Welcome Home Shuggie Bain
Friday 21 May, 2021 at 4.45 p.m.
Douglas Stuart with Janey GodleyIt is 1981. Glasgow is dying and good families must grift to survive. Agnes Bain has always expected more from …
- Aye Write 2021 – A Pair of Wildly Compelling Novels
21 May, 2021 10.30am
Elizabeth Reeder and Elizabeth Haynes
Experience the wild beauty of Scotland in both of these novels.Elizabeth Reeder’s ‘An Archive of Happiness’
Set in the Scottish Highlands over the …
- Maggie O’Farrell and Kate Mosse at Aye Write 2021
Friday, 21 May, 2021 at 7.15 p.m.
Award-winner Maggie O’Farrell and Kate Mosse come together to discuss their latest novels. Aye Write is delighted to welcome these two incredible authors to … - An Evening with Lesley Benzie
Thusday 20 May, 2021 – 8.30 p.m. until 9.30 p.m.
Unwind for an evening of poetry and conversation, as Dr. Linda Jackson speaks with poet Lesley Benzie about her new collection, …
- Balloch Open Mic Mental Health Week – May 2021
Mental Health Awareness Week
(www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week)
Realising it was Mental Health Awareness Week I immediately thought of a book I had read some two years ago and the strong impact it made.
Graham … - Aye Write 2021 – Kicking Off This Weekend
14th – 16 May, 2021 – Online
Aye Write’s online book festival kicks off this weekend with award winning writers and stars from stage and screen.
The Aye Write online book festival … - Living Our Dying – anthology pre-sale launch
Thursday 13th May, 2021 at 7pm
Invitation to pre-sale launch
10th to 16th May is Demystifying Death Week, so fitting that crowd funding appeal is launched on Thursday 13th May at 7pm … - Aye Write 2021 – Mel Giedroyc – debut novel
Chaired by Gabriella Bennett
15 May, 2021 4.45pm – 5.45pm
Mel Giedroyc has been entertaining the nation for nearly thirty years. A comedian, writer, actor and presenter, Mel is best known for … - Aye Write 2021 introduces Scottish Debuts
14 May, 2021 – 10.30am – 11.30am
New Scottish Writing Talent
Vikki Reilly from Publishing Scotland introduces a diverse range of new Scottish writing talent including Fiction, Memoir, short stories and crime. … - A WORKING CLASS STATE OF MIND by Colin Burnett
Order A WORKING CLASS STATE OF MIND by Colin Burnett
Include your own shout-out, which will be printed in the finished book.
Pre-order A WORKING CLASS STATE OF MIND for £12.99 (includes UK postage) … - Digging Out A Niche: In Conversation with Graham Lironi and Ian Spring
12 May, 2021 – 7 p.m.
Online Event by Rymour Books
Free – Register at Evenbrite
Graham Graham Lironi and Ian Spring in conversation with Ruby McCann
Rymour Books in collaboration with the Still …
- Aye Write Programme 2021
Aye Write announces its full cast of authors for
the digital book festival 2021 – 14 May to 16 May and 21 to 23 May.
Programme and Tickets
Aye Write is Glasgow’s Book … - Aye Write 2021 – Helen McClory & Ruth Thomas
15 May, 2021 – 11.45 a.m. – 12.45 p.m.
Prize-winning Scottish Authors
Helen McClory & Ruth Thomas chaired by Sara Davies
Helen McClory’s first collection of stories, On the Edges of Vision, won … - Aye Write 2021 – A City and a Family’s Story of Slavery
Friday 14 May, 2021 – 3.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.
Craig Lamont & Alex Renton with Graham Campbell chaired by Naomi Shoba
Through the story of his own family’s history as slave … - Aye Write 2021 Creative Writing
Creative Writing Programme 24 – 29 May, 2021
In collaboration with the University of Strathclyde: Centre for Lifelong Learning, University of Glasgow, Glasgow Caledonian University and the Gaelic Books Council.
The programme … - Joan Eardley Centenary – Writers Celebrate her work
Writers celebrate the work of Joan Eardley in this special event to mark her centenary and launch a new call for work for an anthology.
18 May, 2021 at 7.30 p.m. …
- Woodlands Anti Racist Community Library Launch
Saturday, 1 May, 2021 – 11 a.m. until 1.30 p.m.
Woodlands Community new Anti-Racist Community Library will officially open Satuday 1 May, 2021 in the Millennium Park. After this launch, the … - Linda Jackson, The Cabinet launch of poetry collection
11 May, 2021 – 7pm to 8.30pm
Free event – Book via Eventbrite.
Linda Jackson is joined by guest poets Sheila Templeton, Aoife Lyall and Eveline Pye. Introduced by Professor Willy Maley
About … - Book Launch: America Mules poetry collection by Martina Evans
Wednesday 21 April 2021 at 7 p.m.
Join Carcanet Press to celebrate the launch of Martina Evans’s new poetry collection, American Mules. Hosting the reading will be fellow Carcanet poet Thomas … - University of Glasgow; Full Day Symposium celebrating Creative Writing
Thursday, 22 April 2021 11 a.m. –4 p.m.
A full-day symposium to celebrate the past, present and future of Creative Writing at the University of Glasgow
About this Event
Creative Writing at University …
- Balloch Open Mic Blog: ‘To whom it may concern –’
A friend recently dropped in a new publication in which she was featured. The book, ‘‘To whom it may concern’ Arbroath Anthology, was a collection of letters of petition to …
- Mongrel: Donna Campbell debut poetry collection
‘Not only are these poems formally elegant, punchy, compassionate, witty and heart-breaking, but they have a self-honesty that is as hard to master in life as it is in poetry… …
- World Book Night with Denise Mina
Zoe Strachan in conversation with author Denise Mina
Creative Conversations Friday, 23 April, 2021 – 7 p.m.- 8p.m.
Free – Register at EventbriteAbout this Event
Join Creative Conversations and East Ayrshire Libraries on …
- Celebrate Your Story – Workshop with Samina Chaudry
Tuesday 4 May, 2021 2 p.m. –4.30 p.m.
As part of this year’s Your Stories writing project, Scottish Book Trust is offering online workshops to help inspire you to write about … - Open The Door Festival 2021 – Scottish Women’s Writing
Glasgow Women’s Library
Thursday 20th May – Saturday 22nd May 2021
Online
Scotland’s first ever festival for Scottish women’s writing returns for its fifth edition! This year inviting the world to Open the … - Aye Write 2021 – Pre-Festival Event
Chris Brookmyre, Denise Mina and Louise Welsh
28 April, 2021 at 7 p.m.
£5 – Purchase Online
Also available through the Aye Write PassThis event will be live and will also be available …
- Wee Nature Fest – Islands of Abandonment
Saturday, 27 March, 2021 5 p.m.
Cal Flyn’s stunning exploration of places across the world that have been abandoned by humans…Event by Wee Three Indies, The Edinburgh Bookshop Atkinson-Pryce and Far From the …
- Sheena Blackhall – Meet the Author
A Bard’s Life – Sheena Blackhall
Thursday, Mar 25, 2021 06:00 PM
Rymour Books cordially invite you to join them for a Zoom launch of Sheena Blackhall’s ‘A Bard’s Life.’ Now available …
- Slow Nature – Woodlands Community Booklet Launch
Event by Woodlands Community
Tuesday, 6 April, 2021 – 7 p.m.
Free
Online
As part of their Nature Recovery Project, Woodlands Community have produced this publication with local wildlife and conservation enthusiast, Katrina Caldwell.
Join them …
- A Year of Workers’ Stories
24 March, 2021 – 6.30 p.m.
Event by Workers’ Stories Project
Online: Register at Eventbrite
Price: free
‘Over the past twelve months the Workers’ Stories Project has collected and published the everyday experiences of workers …
- Douglas Stuart & Jackie Kay: Shuggie Bain
Cambridge Literary Festival
Friday 23 April, 2021 – 5 p.m.£6.00 – Single event ticket
£35.00 – £50.00 – Festival PassBook ticket
Douglas Stuart discusses his heart-breaking Booker Prize winning novel with fellow Glaswegian and writer Jackie Kay.
Douglas …
- Creative Conversations: Lisa Robertson
Monday 22 March 2021, 1 p.m.
In conversation with Elizabeth Reeder
Hosted by Creative Writing College of Arts, University of Glasgow
On Zoom – Register for Event You will be sent the link … - At Home Artist’s Talk: GOMA
GoMA at 25: Andy Goldsworthy in conversation with Martin Craig
31 MARCH, 2021 6 P.M. – 7 P.M. ONLINE
REGISTER AT EVENTBRITEGoMA invites you to join artist Andy Goldsworthy in conversation with …
- Balloch Open Mic: Multi-talented Moira McPartlin
(photograph: George Lammie)
A friend recently passed on a book ‘The Incomers’ by Moira McPartlin. I had read it a couple of years ago but am now re-reading it. It reminded … - Poetry – Rizwan Akhtar – jeton d’amour
jeton d’amour
for Rebecca
I am not after your extraordinary limbs and
the way you cover paths beating my chase
watered eyes and bruised hands were used
to stop me from wasting words on your … - Creative Conversations: Shola Von Reinhold
Monday 15 March 2021 1 p.m
Creative Conversations Lunchtime Series hosted by Creative Writing College of Arts
On Zoom
Free Event – Book at Eventbrite
You will be sent the link to attend the meeting.
Shola … - St Patrick’s Day Special: The Great Irish Songbook
Wednesday 17 March, 2021 7.30pm GMT
From Celtic Connections 2020Rounder Records recording artists Dervish present The Great Irish Songbook from 2020’s Celtic Connections, online internationally on St Patrick’s Day 2021.
Buy tickets - New Writers Showcase 2020 Scottish Book Trust
Wednesday 31 March 2021, 11.30am–3pm
Discover some of Scotland’s best new writing on digital showcaseHear our Scottish Book Trust New Writers Awardees read their work On Twitter Premiere Use #WriterShowcase
Judges
Spotlighting some of … - Creative Conversations: Kirstin Innes
Monday 08 March 2021 1 – 2 p.m.
Creative Conversations Lunchtime Series hosted by Creative Writing College of Arts, University of Glasgow
Kirstin Innes, Writer and Journalist in conversation with Zoe Strachan.
Free … - Wild Women International Womens Day 2021
Magi Gibson and Gerda Stevenson in Virtual Conversation
Join poet Magi Gibson and fellow poet, playwright and actress Gerda Stevenson for this special ‘Wild Women’ event to mark International Women’s Day … - International Women’s Day – Virtual Book Club
8 March, 2021 6 p.m.
We are glad to invite you to our first virtual book club for International Women’s Day.
Caroline Criado Perez’ Invisible Women
We will be discussion Parts II and …
- Balloch Open Mic – Interview with Billy Scobie
People often have a strong connection with and a passion for one particular place. Some spend their whole lives in such a place and never feel the need to go …
- Book Launch – Peter May: The Night Gate
Thursday, 18 March 2021 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Online Event by Wee Three Indies, The Edinburgh Bookshop and 2 others
Free
Tickets £5-£20
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Edinburgh Book Shop
Madding Crowd Linlithgow
Atkinson-Pryce
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Ticket holders will receive … - CLIC Sargent – World Book Day Fundraiser
Young Lives Against Cancer Fundraiser
Get Into Good Books this World Book Day!
All this week (Until 7 March, 2021) more than 60 well-known authors are offering YOU the chance to win … - The Knitting Station by Kirsti Wishart – book launch
Friday 5 March, 2021 6 p.m.
Event by Rymour Books
Free Online Event
BOOK LAUNCH – March 5 2021 @6:00 pm. Rymour Books invites you to the launch of The Knitting Station, a …
- Creative Conversations Don Paterson
1 March, 2021 1 p.m.
Creative Conversations at University of Glasgow
Zoom Event
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Don Paterson is Professor of Poetry at the University … - How Poets See The World – Paisley Book Festival 2021 review by Pat Byrne
Paisley Book Festival At Home
With poets and writers: Brian Whittingham, Basia Palka, Sean McMenemy, Jim Ferguson and Kay Metcalfe
It was lovely to sit down with a coffee in my living … - Andrew Painting & Jim Crumley: #Wee Nature Fest
FRIDAY, 26 MARCH 2021 AT 19:00 UTC
Andrew Painting is involved in the largest rewilding project in Scotland at the Mar Lodge Estate in the Cairngorms. In the second of our …
- Rymour Books: Cultivating the Literary Arts
RYMOUR BOOKS – is an independent Scottish publisher founded in 2020 by Ian Spring and Ruby McCann. They have a team of writers and editors dedicated to cultivating the literary …
- International Mother Language Day 21 February 2021
Four Exciting Events
INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY was established by the UN General Assembly in 2002 to “promote the preservation and protection of all languages used by peoples of the world”
Featuring … - Glesga Banter: Celebration of Weegie Culture
Thursday, 25 February, 2021 at 6 p.m. Online
Event by Bhasha Glasgow Language Festival and Thriving Places GovanhillFree
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An hour of wee stories, poetry, and song
Hosted by Marion Nisbet a community …
- How Poets See The World – Paisley Book Festival Online 2021
How Poets See The World with Brian Whittingham
22 February, 2021, 5 p.m.
Free. Book Tickets
Join Renfrewshire’s Tannahill Makar Brian Whittingham for an hour of readings from Paisley connected poets, who share … - New Patterns for Paisley, Paisley Book Festival
Poetry and Publishing 23 February, 20217 p.m.
Round table event discussing transformational effects of the coronavirus pandemic on Scottish writing and opportunities this presents for Paisley writers.
Panellists include: John Scally, National … - In Conversation with Dean Atta and gainAgain
Govanhill Queer Community Banner Project
Event by Govanhill Baths Community TrustOnline with Facebook Live
Wednesday, 24 February 2021 at 18:00 UTC
Free
Join poet Dean Atta and artist gainAgain (Drew Taylor Wilson) for this special …
- Breaking Boundaries: Main Reading Vahni Capildeo and Mark Waldron
Sunday 21st February – 8.00pm-9.00pm
Tickets: £5 – Book Online – Brewery Arts Centre
Vahni Capildeo’s seven books and five pamphlets extend from prose poetry into immersive theatre. Capildeo’s work is intimate yet … - Weird Pleasure by Jim Ferguson review of the launch by Pat Byrne
I think it’s fair to say that most book launches, particularly on zoom, no matter how engrossing, can be fairly staid affairs. Not so the launch of Jim Ferguson’s ‘Weird …
- New Poetries VIII – Online Launches
Launches will run from 18 February until 18 March, 2021
Online Facebook Events – £2 each event.Please join Carcanet Press to celebrate the launch of New Poetries VIII, edited by Michael …
- What It Means To Overcome – Paisley Film Festival
(What it Means) to Overcome: Poems and short stories with Charlie Gracie, Donal McLaughlin & Mairi Murphy
23 February, 2021 5 p.m.
Authors From Home Tickets: Free
Charlie Gracie, Donal McLaughlin & Mairi … - Book Launch: The Stone in My Pocket by Matthew Keeley
Launch on YouTube Sunday 28th February 4pm
Join the book launch on You Tube
The Stone in My Pocket
‘Powerfully evokes all of the emotions you want when you read a good novel.’ … - Creative Conversations: Scarlett Thomas
Monday 22 February, 2021 at 1 p.m.
Creative Conversations Lunchtime Series hosted by Creative Writing College of Arts, University of Glasgow
On Zoom – Free
Register at EventBrite You will be sent the … - The World I Fell Out Of – Melanie Reid
Paisley Book Festival
20 February, 2021 – 4 p.m.
Authors From Home Tickets: Free
In 2010, award-winning writer and The Times columnist Melanie Reid fell from her horse, breaking her neck and fracturing … - Crossways Literary Festival 2021 – Online
12 – 14 February, 2021
Crossways: The Irish Scottish Cultural & Literary Festival
The first two Crossways Festivals took place in the Merchant City, Glasgow, in the spring of 2018 and 2019.
Due … - Vivian French and The Giant’s Tea Party
Paisley Book Festival – 20 February, 202 10 a.m.
Family Event Age 5 – 10 years
Tickets are Free – Book Online
Beloved children’s author and picture book expert Vivian French brings us … - Online Book Launch: Ruth Thomas: The Snow and the Works on the Northern Line
Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.
Online event by
Wee Three Indies, The Edinburgh Bookshop Atkinson-Pryce
Far From The Madding Crowd, Linlithgow
Free Event on Facebook
To sign up for the event email weethreeindies@gmail.com and …
- Multi-talented and Versatile – Laura Turnbull Fyfe
Laura jokes that she has a low boredom threshold. Ten years ago, she went part-time as a teacher and since then has honed plate-spinning to a fine art. A mother to …
- Balloch Open Mic – One From The Archives
Alan Riach – One from the archives . . .
The June 2019 Open Mic drew a large crowd. George Gibson’s review says it all.
Sometimes when you invite a guest headliner … - Newtopia: Women With Fierce Words, Paisley Book Festival
18 February, 2021 9.30 p.m.
Authors From Home
Tickets: Free
Newtopia is a multimedia performance of writing emerging from women’s disrupted lives as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. It is presented by … - Paisley Book Festival 2021 – Online
18 – 27 February, 2021
During Lockdown books and reading have been a great source of comfort for so many people. The Paisley Book Festival has a fabulous programme lined up … - Tidelines Festival Winter Warmer Poetry Events
Winter Warmer Poetry
Friday January 29th and February 5th, 2021 at 7.30pm for Winter Warmer Poetry season.
Welcoming a range of talented poets, many of them from Ayrshire, who will feature at … - The Scribbler’s Union – Vol.1 Book Launch (2 Nights!)
8 & 9 February, 2021 at 7 p.m.
Celebrate the launch of The Scribbler’s Union Vol.1 – an anthology of new work from the emerging artists of the Scribbler’s Union.Hosted by …
- Paisley Book Festival – A Kist of Thistles
25th February, 2021 a 5 p.m.
Authors From Home Tickets: Free
A Kist of Thistles is a new anthology of radical poetry from contemporary Scotland published by Culture Matters, which includes new and … - The Burns Supper Addressed Burns Centre University of Glasgow
Friday 29 January 2021 on Zoom
A virtual celebration of Scotland’s National Bard, Robert Burns: “The Burns Supper Addressed.”
2021 marks the 220th anniversary of the first Burns Supper held and experts … - Hannah Lavery Creative Conversations
Monday 25 January, 2021 at 1 p.m
Poet, playwright and performer Hannah Lavery reading and in conversationOn Zoom Free – Register Online
(This is a Zoom event and you will be sent … - Believe in Scotland Virtual Burns Supper
Saturday, 23 January, 2021
6.30 p..m. – 7 p.m. Start
£15 – Buy tickets
The Believe in Scotland Virtual Burns Supper will take place on Saturday, January 23. All proceeds will be spent … - A Virtual Burns Night Edinburgh Castle
MONDAY, 25 JANUARY 2021 AT 17:00 UTC
A Virtual Burns Night
On the bard’s birthday this January y Edinburgh Castle and Historic Scotland will be celebrating in the glorious halls at Edinburgh Castle. Join them … - Creative Conversations: Oyinkan Braithwaite
Monday 18 January 2021, 1 – 2 p.m.
Zoom Event
(This is a Zoom event and you will be sent the link to attend the meeting after booking on eventbrite.)
Oyinkan Braithwaite is … - Balloch Open Mic – Vale Lad ‘Done Good’ – again
Paul Murdoch, a multi-talented but very modest man
I’ll mention a few of his talents on his behalf – writer of children’s/Y.A./Adult books. Singer, songwriter, musician (guitar, keyboard) wild-life photographer … - Balloch House Hotel Open Mic (in abeyance)
December, 2020
December is a month of diverse festivities, celebrations and devotional acts. Ann, George and I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone well, whatever their faith, belief … - Mary Irvine’s Blog: A Year to Remember – or forget..
As 2020 is rapidly coming to a close I decided to take stock of what I’ve actually done during the year.
It Started Well
The year started well. An earlier blog described … - Book Launch: Weird Pleasure by Jim Ferguson
On Zoom Friday 11 December, 2020 at 6 p.m.
Dr Ferguson will read a selection of poems from his new collection and possibly answer a question or two about his work.
(Leamington …
- Damian Barr, Creative Conversations
Monday 7 December, 2020, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Creative Conversations College of Arts – On Zoom
Free Tickets at Eventbrite
You will be sent the link to attend the meeting once … - Creative Conversations: Anuradha Roy
Monday 30 November, 2020 at 1 p.m.
Free – Online
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Anuradha Roy is an award winning novelist and journalist. Her first novel, An Atlas of Impossible Longing, has been …
- Creative Activism: 20th Anniversary of Scotland’s Repeal of Section 28
Creative Conversations
Thursday 26 November 2020 – 5 p.m
Online, Zoom
Speakers
Sue John and Kate Charlesworth in Conversation with Professor Louise Welsh
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Section 28 (known as Clause 2a in Scotland), which prohibited … - Cambridge Literary Festival – Winter Festival Online
Until 29 November, 2020
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See Events – Buy Tickets - Big Book Week Scotland Quiz 2020
Friday 20 November, 2020 at 4 p.m.
Online event
Test your book knowledge by taking part in our live Big Book Week Scotland Quiz on Zoom.
Over four entertaining rounds Test your knowledge …
- P.M. Freestone at Creative Conversations
Monday 23 November 2020, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Zoom Event – Register at EventBrite
P. M. Freestone spent her formative years in Australia, then worked or studied on every continent except … - Book Week Scotland 2020
Monday 16 to Sunday 22 November, 2020
Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading in Scotland. People of all ages and walks of life come together in … - Real Bread Bakers – Screening and Discussion
Online Event – Wednesday 18 November, 2020 at 7 p.m.
Hosted by Zev Robinson and William Rubel
Tickets
On Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 7pm UK time, there will be the second screening-panel discussion … - Book Week Scotland 2020: Glasgow Libraries
Book Week Scotland 16-22 November 2020
Events are a bit different this year due to Covid but Scottish Book Trust has put together a brilliant online progamme for you to enjoy. … - Creative Conversations: Sandy NicDhòmhnaill Jones
Monday 16 November 2020, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Zoom Event
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You will be sent a link to attend the meeting once you book.Sandy NicDhòmhnaill Jones – Poet, Singer, Composer, …
- I Like Your Hat – book launch with Magi Gibson
27 November, 2020 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Magi Gibson launches her new poetry collection ‘I Like Your Hat’ with friends and fellow poets Ali Whitelock and Jenny Lindsay.
Free Online Event …
- Scottish Writers Centre: Double Book Launch Leela Soma and Allan Martin
SWC – 17th November 2020 – 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Double Book Launch: ‘Murder at the Mela’, Leela Soma and ‘The Dead of Jura’, Allan Martin
Online – Tickets: Free – … - Poetry, Reading and Discussion
Saturday 14 November, 2020
From 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.Hosted by Peter O’Neill, Daniel Wade and Marc Di Saverio
Poets Marc Di Saverio ( Canada), Nina Kossman ( Russia/USA), Daniel Wade ( Rep Ireland) Carmen …
- Queerness in 1980s Glasgow – Douglas Stuart
16 November, 2020, 6 p.m.
Creative Conversations University of GlasgowA conversation with 2020 Booker Prize Shortlisted Author Douglas Stuart presented by the University of Glasgow Creative Writing Programme
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- Bloody Scotland: Michael Connelly and Ian Rankin
Global Exclusive from Aye Write!
16 November, 2020, 7.30 p.m.
Virtual event with Michael Connelly and Ian RankinAbout this Event
Bloody Scotland presents a global exclusive live virtual event with Michael Connelly and …
- New World, New Beginnings – Poetry Event Online
12 November, 2020 7 p.m. – 8.30 p.m.
Being Human FestivalA celebration of human resilience and connectivity through poetry as we prepare for a newly ordered world / new beginnings. Critically-acclaimed …
- Creative Conversations: Peter May
University of Glasgow
Creative Conversations College of Arts
Monday 09 November 2020, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Free Zoom Event – Tickets at Eventbrite
You will be sent the link to join the … - Creative Conversations: Elizabeth Reeder
Thursday 5 November 2020, 5.30 p.m. – 6.30 p.m.
Zoom Event Book at EventBrite
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Elizabeth Reeder, originally from Chicago, is … - Remembering Alasdair Gray / Paradise
Launch of Gray’s final major work, PARADISE, published by Canongate Books
5th November 2020, 6pm
A digital celebration of the life and works of Glasgow’s polymath Alasdair Gray at this special two-headed … - Landmarks: Hugh MacDiarmid’s Brownsbank
Paintings by Alexander Moffat and Ruth Nicol, Poems by Alan Riach
University of Glasgow Arts – Online Event 24 November, 2020 at 5 p.m.
Free – Register at EventBrite
Join the event 16:30 … - ‘Everything Passes Everything Remains’ Chris Dolan, Book Launch
Saturday, 7 November, 2020 12 noon.
Join Chris for a short virtual cycle ride on Saturday 7th, 12 midday?
The plan had been for a troupe leaving Edinburgh and another from Glasgow …
- The Wild West of Scotland
From Buffalo Bill to Outlander
University of Glasgow College of ArtsFriday, 20 November 2020, 6 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
Register for Online Event at EventBriteA multimedia storytelling event recounting and reassessing some …
- Book Week Scotland: Arlington Baths Recommends
Book Week Scotland: 16-22 November 2020
In November Arlington Baths Club is usually gearing up to participate in Book Week Scotland.
Sadly that’s not possible this year because of Coronavirus – however … - Seven New Strawberries – Book Launch
Monday, 16 November 2020 7.30 p.m. – 8.30 p.m.
Hosted by Scottish Universities’ International Summer School
Online event – Free via Eventbrite
Scottish Universities’ International Summer School (SUISS) is proud to present Seven …
- Seahorse Saturday
Saturday 14 November, 2020 – 2p.m. – 4 p.m.
Dream and Relax
Seahorse Publications
Hosted by Linda Jackson line up includes:
Alan Riach reading Janet Paisley
Charlie Gracie introducing George Gibson
and Sheila Templeton with Lesley … - Balloch Open Mic: Something from the Archives
Balloch Open Mic Blog, November, 2020
Trawling through some past writings I came across the following. Thought it might be of interest to those new to the Open Mic or thinking … - Book Launch: Murder at the Mela, Leela Soma
Virtual Book Launch – Wednesday, 4 November, 2020 at 7 – 8.30 p.m.
Virtual launch of Leela Soma’s highly anticipated new novel, Murder at the Mela. Glasgow’s first Asian DI joins … - Creative Conversations: Daisy Lafarge
University of Glasgow
Monday 02 November 2020, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Daisy Lafarge in conversation with Sophie Collins
Zoom Event
Tickets at EventBrite
You will be sent the link to attend the meeting after … - Mary Irvine’s Blog: Something for Hallowe’en
Witch Hunting in Scotland
Scotland was one of the countries in Europe where a lot of witch hunting took place. There were five national large scale witch hunts in Scotland between … - Creative Conversations: Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o
Thursday 29 October 2020 6.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
Zoom Event – You will receive link after you Register on EventBrite
“A tremendous writer… It’s hard to doubt the power of the … - ‘Words From Battlefield’ – Book Launch
24 October, 2020 2 p.m. Online Event
Collection of poetry and prose from the creative writing class at Finn’s Place
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‘Words from Battlefield’ published by Seahorse Publications.
About this Event
‘Words …
- Poet’s Time with Jenne Gray
Short Film – Interview and Reading with Jenne Gray – hosted by Linda Jackson Seahorse Publications
Watch Online:
http://seahorsepublications.com/short-films/ - From Glasgow To Saturn Fall Launch
15 October, 2020 – 9 p.m.
From Glasgow To Saturn – A Literary Journal.
From Glasgow to Saturn showcases work by the current students and staff of Glasgow University and the Glasgow … - Deep Dive Workshops Stay at Home Literary Festival
Tuesday 13 October, 2020, 6 p.m.
Zoom Event- Stay At Home Literary FestivalElizabeth Reeder shares with you the complex nature surrounding the conception, execution, and most importantly the process of her …
- Black History Month: Scots and Early British Colonialism in Asia
Wednesday 14 October, 2020 from 1 p.m.
Hosted by Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights CRER Scotland
Online event – Register at Eventbrite
The Other Half of the Empire: Scots and early British …
- International Day of the Girl Child
SATURDAY OCTOBER 10TH, 2020 – 13:30
“What is happening to the daughters of the yam? Seem like they just don’t know how to draw up the powers from the deep like before.”
– … - Rose Ruane, Creative Conversations
Monday 12 October 2020 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Free Zoom Event – Register on Eventbrite
You will be sent the link to join once you book.
Rose Ruane is an artist and … - A.E. Stallings at Creative Conversations
Monday 05 October 2020 1 .m. – 2 p.m.
Zoom Event
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A. E. Stallings, born in 1968, is an American poet who has lived in Athens, Greece since 1999. She … - CRER Lunchtime Talks – Black History Month
THE OTHER HALF OF THE EMPIRE: SCOTS AND EARLY BRITISH COLONIALISM IN ASIA. C. 1690-C.1820
14 October, 2020, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Black History Month Scotland 2020
Debates on the historical origins … - Creative Conversations:Roseanne Watt
Monday 19 October 2020 – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Zoom Event – Free
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Roseanne Watt is a poet, … - Hey – That’s Mine – Museums and Black History Month Glasgow
Wednesday, 28 October 2020 from 13:00-14:30
Public · Hosted by CRER Scotland
FREE
Online event – Tickets and information at Eventbrite
A talk by Dr. Richard Benjamin, Head of the International Slavery Museum, for Black … - In Focus: 16 Years: Gigs in Scotland 1974 – 1990 Online Book Launch
Thursday 1st October, 2020 6.30 p.m.
Street Level Photoworks
Livestreamed through on Street Level Photoworks on FacebookFor the fifth in series of In Focus talks with book launch for ’16 Years: Gigs …
- Creative Conversations: Homi K Bhabha
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Thursday 01 October 2020 – 5.30 to 6.3o p.m.
Homi K Bhabha on the “Unprepared”
Creative Conversations College of Arts
Zoom Event Register at Evenbrite
(Once you register … - Freddy Anderson – collected poems and prose book release
BOOK RELEASE – ‘Freddy Anderson: Collected Poems & Prose’ (Hog’s Back Press an Imprint of Rymour Books, 2020). Freddy Anderson (1922 – 2001) born in Ballybay, County Monaghan, Ireland, came …
- Tidelines Book Festival 2020
24 – 27 September, 2020
Tidelines are taking the festival online this September
What’s happening?
They are running a series of four sessions around the themes of Poetry, History, Fiction, and Crime over … - You’re Only Young Twice – Digital Doors Open Day 2020
A lively discussion of Terry Bishop’s neglected 1952 campus comedy classic ‘You’re Only Young Twice’, filmed at the University of Glasgow.
17 September, 2020 7.30 pm – 8.30 p.m.
About this Event
You’re … - Fury by David Morley – Carcanet Press Online Book Launch
Online event – Tickets
Wednesday, 9 September 2020 from 19:00-20:00
Hosted by Carcanet Press, Yvonne Reddick and David Morley
Please join Carcanet Press online to celebrate the launch of David Morley’s new poetry collection, FURY. …
- The History of Scottish Pen – Online
Online event – Free
Friday 11 September, 2020, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Hosted by Scottish PEN
Tickets via Eventbrite
A discussion on the upcoming centenary of PEN International and Scotland’s history of promoting …
- Creative Conversations: Jemma Neville
Creative Conversations College of Arts – Zoom Event
Monday 28 September 2020, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Tickets at Eventbrite
Jemma Neville is a writer with a background in human rights law. She … - Creative Conversations: Nicholson Baker
Creative Conversations College of Arts – University of Glasgow
Thursday 17 September 2020 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Zoom Event
Tickets at Eventbrite
Nicholson Baker ‘s novels are A Box of Matches, The Fermata, Room Temperature, The … - Creative Conversations: Andrew O’Hagan
CREATIVE CONVERSATIONS & TIDELINES PRESENT: ANDREW O’HAGAN
Thursday 03 September 2020, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Zoom Event
Register for Tickets‘Mayflies is one of those novels to press into the hands of friends. …
- Kayus Bankole & Kei Miller: Edinburgh Book Festival
Kayus Bankole & Kei Miller: Outriders Africa from East to West
Mon 31 Aug, 2020 11:30 – 12:30
The New York Times Main Theatre Online
Free, onlineAs part of the Book Festival’s Outriders programme exploring …
- Bloody Scotland 2020 – Online
A note from Festival Director – Bob McDevitt
‘What began with disappointment and seemingly endless challenges has turned into a genuine opportunity to try something a bit different this year. The festival …
- Glasgow Women’s Library Bold Types Writing Competition
Bold Types: Scottish Women’s Creative Writing Competition
Be bold and submit your short stories and poems to Glasgow Women’s Library annual writing competition! Following Book Week Scotland theme – FUTURE .So, …
- A Very Quiet Street – exploring Glasgow’s history with Zoe Strachan and Louise Welsh
A Very Quiet Street? Exploring the hidden histories of West Princes Street and Queens Crescent.
About this Event
Writers Zoë Strachan and Louise Welsh lead a half-mile walk along West Princes Street …
- Edinburgh Book Festival: Richard Holloway
Richard Holloway: The Human Need for Stories
Tuesday 25 August, 2020 16:00 – 17:00
The New York Times Main Theatre Online
Free, onlineAs one of the most beloved public thinkers of our times, …
- Celebrating Ten Years of Woodlands Community Garden
19 and 20 September, 2020
Woodlands Community Garden, 91 – 101 West Prince Street, Glasgow G4 9BY
Woodlands Community Garden and online celebrating 10 years of the Woodlands Community Garden at Woodlands … - Hannah Lavery, Govanhill Book Festival
Thursday 27 August, 2020 – 7 p.m.
Hannah is an award-winning poet, playwright and performer. Her poetry has been published by Gutter Magazine, The Scotsman Newspaper and others. Her first pamphlet of short fiction, Rocket … - Edinburgh Book Festival – Kirstin Innes: Who is Clio Campbell?
Friday 21 August, 2020 16:00 – 17:00
The New York Times Main Theatre Online
Free, onlineRarely does a novel set the Scottish literary scene abuzz in the way Scabby Queen has, counting amongst its …
- Edinburgh Book Festival James Tait Black Prizes
THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH EVENT
Friday 21 August, 2020 14:30 – 15:30
The New York Times Main Theatre Online
Free, onlineSponsored by
The UK’s longest-running literary prizes are awarded in this special event with …
- Stuart Cosgrove, Govanhill Book Festival
Friday 28 August, 2020 at 7 p.m.
Online on FacebookStuart Cosgrove is a well know writer and broadcaster. His “Soul Trilogy” Detroit 67, Memphis 68 and Harlem 69 weave a wonderful …
- Denise Mina, Govanhill Book Festival 2020
Monday 24, August, 2020 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Denise has published 12 novels and also writes short stories, plays and graphic novels. In 2014 she was inducted into the Crime Writers’ … - Govanhill International Festival 2020
21 until 31 August, 2020
Govanhill International Festival – now in its fourth year, is an anti-racist festival. It celebrates the contribution immigrants have made to the diversity, culture, community and … - Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi: Uganda’s First Woman of Fiction
Edinburgh Book Festival Online
Wed 19 August, 2020 14:30 – 15:30
The New York Times Main Theatre Online
Free, onlineCAPTIONED EVENT
Sponsored by
Ugandan short story writer and novelist Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi burst onto the …
- Marian Keyes – Edinburgh Book Festival Online
Marian Keyes: Family Matters
Wed 19 August, 2020 19:00 – 20:00
The New York Times Main Theatre Online
Free, onlineCaptioned event.
Marian Keyes didn’t start writing until her twenties, she felt that she was …
- Philippe Sands with Ian Rankin: On the Trail of a Nazi Fugitive
Edinburgh Book Festival Online 2020
Tuesday 18 August, 2020 19:00 – 20:00
The New York Times Main Theatre Online
Free, onlinePhilippe Sands’s much celebrated memoir East West Street, which won the 2016 Baillie Gifford …
- Edinburgh Book Festival Online: THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE EVENT
Mon 17 August, 2020 14:30 – 15:30
Michele Hutchison & Marieke Lucas Rijneveld: Reap What You Sow
The New York Times Main Theatre OnlineFree, online
Sponsored by
‘Great art doesn’t just reinforce or reassure: …
- Get Adventurous with Lily Dyu & Helen Skelton
Edinburgh Book Festival
Tuesday 18 August, 2020 16:00 – 17:00
Baillie Gifford Children’s Theatre OnlineFree, online
Sponsored by
AGE 8+
Would you like to race across mountains, fly into space or journey to Antarctica? Well, … - Val McDermid – Portrait of a Criminal
Edinburgh Book Festival Online
Sat 15 Aug, 2020 17:30 – 18:30
The New York Times Main Theatre Online
Free, online
Captioned and BSL interpreter viewing options. Use the toggle on the videoplayer page to … - Stuart Cosgrove ‘The Soul of Muhammad Ali’
Edinburgh Book Festival
Monday 17 August, 2020 11:30 – 12:30
The New York Times Main Theatre Online
Free, onlineFollowing on from his acclaimed Soul Trilogy about the American soul music scene in the …
- Edinburgh Book Festival The New York Times Book Review Live
THE NEW YORK TIMES SERIES
Sunday 16 August, 2020 17:30 – 18:30
The New York Times Main Theatre Online
Free, onlineSponsored by
‘There is an intimacy to reading: it’s just us and the author; …
- Edinburgh Book Festival Books for Sale
Bookshop is Now Online
The Edinburgh International Book Festival Bookshop is now open for business!
The Bookshop offers titles from every author in the 2020 programme and showcases a range of books from …
- Edinburgh Book Festival Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler and Nick Sharratt
Sat 15 Aug, 2020 10:00 – 10:50
Gruffalos, Conjurors and Teeny Weeny Genies with Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler and Nick Sharratt
Baillie Gifford Children’s Theatre Online
Free, online
In the first of two bumper Book … - James Robertson – Live Author Event
Wednesday 19 August, 2020 at 6 p.m. Online
James Robertson with talk about writing historical fiction, taking in the ways that the past lives on in the present, finding connections across … - Creative Writing with Marjorie Lofti Gill
Tuesday 18 August, 2020- 6.30-8pm
Online Creative Writing
Free online session
10 places available
Registration and Information
This August with Open Book for a shared reading and creative writing workshop led by poet Marjorie Lotfi … - Scottish Writers Showcase 3 – Creative Conversations
13 August, 2020, 5.30 p.m.
Writing the Ground Beneath Our Feet: Gavin Francis, Mandy Haggith , Kathleen Jamie and Sue Reid Sexton chaired by Elizabeth Reeder
Free Event – Register Online
About this …
- Scottish Writers Showcase 2 Creative Conversations
Photo Credits: Claire Armstrong (Armstrong), Cailean Maclean (Campbell)
Wednesday 12 August, 2020 – 5.30 p.m.
Writing the Past in the PresentAngus Peter Campbell, Norman Bissell, and Sarah Armstrong chaired by Colin …
- Scottish Writers Creative Conversation Showcase
(Photo Credits: Kris Kesiak (Cosgrove), Chris Scott (Jassat), Anna Leader (Nayeri)
Tuesday 11 August, 2020 – 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Writing the Personal and the Political: Dina Nayeri, Stuart Cosgrove, Nadine … - Researching Scotland’s Mountain Women: National Library of Scotland
Falling between the cracks: researching Scotland’s mountain women
Tuesday 15 September, 2020 5 p.m.Curator Paula Williams explores our collections to find the voices of early women mountaineers and reveal their stories …
- Sonnet Youth Social Club #2
Thursday, 6 August 2020 from 20:00-21:30
With Sonnet Youth Kevin P. Gilday
The spoken word cabaret night taking the internet by storm!
Featuring:
One of Scotland’s best known spoken word artists Jenny Lindsay | …
- Book Launch: New Shoots Old Roots (2)
6pm Thursday 30th July, 2020
New Shoots Old Roots Vol. II Book Launch
Livestreamed on FacebookStreet Level Photoworks, in collaboration with the African and Caribbean Women’s Association (ACWA), are delighted to launch …
- SEE YOU IN 10 YEARS WRITING COMPETITION for Teenagers
Open to 13 – 19 year olds
Submission Deadline 31 August, 2020Do you ever wonder where you’ll be in ten years’ time? How about being part of Scotland’s writing future?
Scottish Book … - “Monsters, Process and Mayhem” T.L. Huchu in conversation with Chikodili Emelumadu
8pm, Thursday 30th July 2020
Chikodili Emelumadu and T.L. Huchu will be discussing their love of African monsters, the weirD and the craft of writing dope SFF.
Hosted by Shoreline Of Infinity
Online … - Payback Claire MacLeary
When police are called to a murder scene at the home of Aberdeen socialite Annabel Imray, they are under pressure to get a conviction, and fast. The last thing they …
- Murder at the Mela by Leela Soma
Available to Pre-Order from Ringwood Publishing
Newly appointed as Glasgow’s first Asian DI, Alok Patel’s first assignment is the investigation of the brutal murder of Nadia, an Asian woman. Her body … - Bloody Scotland 2020 – Debut Shortlist and McIlvanney Prize Longlist
Debut shortlist & McIlvanney Prize longlist 2020 announced!
23rd June, 2020
There will be no Bloody Scotland gathering in Stirling in September but the prizes must go on!
The shortlist for the Bloody … - Sonnet Youth Social Club
Thursday 9 July, 2020
Sonnet Youth Social Club brings together some of our favourite artists to create that unique SY vibe and stream incredible performances direct to your homes.
LINE-UP:
Hannah LaveryHannah is …
- Anna (Young Adults Book) by Laura Guthrie
Anna by Laura Guthrie (YA Paperback 13+)
£8.99Thirteen-year-old Anna has Asperger’s. When her father dies she moves to Scotland to face her reclusive mother, her past, and the challenges of a …
- A Northern Extravaganza with Shetlandic Poets Christie Williamson and Roseann Watt
A Northern Extravaganza in the Land of Zoom
30 June, 2020 – 7 p.m. until 8.30 p.m.
Free – For Members of Scottish Writers Centre Email to arrange membership
A Northern extravaganza in the … - Creative Pollination: Exploration and Creative Writing Woodlands Community
Four Week Course – 23 June – 17 July, 2020
As a part of Woodlands Nature Recovery Project, join in a creative journey out of lockdown and into enlivening relationship with … - ‘Doors tae Naewye’ poetry by Christie Williamson
Doors tae Naewye by Christie Williamson (published by Luath Press)
£8.99 (Available to buy at Luath Press)
Supported by the Scottish Book Trust
‘Doors tae Naewye’ is a book of broken sequences, with … - Blessed Assurance by Stewart Ennis
Published by Vagabond Voices, November, 2019
Blessed Assurance is a coming of age novel. It is set against the backdrop of a small close-knit evangelical community in the fictional Scottish village … - The Poets’ Time – weekly meetings with Linda Jackson on Zoom
Wednesday, 17 June, 2020, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Zoom.
The Poets’ Time’ is a series of six weekly meetings run by Linda Jackson via the Zoom platform.
A new class … - A Celebration of Birds: Sharing stories, memories and hope
Woodlands Community – Zoom Event
Thursday, June 11, 2020, 7 p.m. – 8.30 p.m.During Lockdown many of us have spent more time than usual observing nature close to home, including the …
- Makar to Makar, Jackie Kay with Imtiaz Dharker and Suzanne Bonnar
Series of live-streamed conversation, spoken word and music gigs
Thursdays at 7 p.m.
Created, curated and hosted by Jackie Kay, the Makar and the National Poet for Scotland, Makar to Makar will … - Life is too short online readings and recorded performances
Sky Above Me Earth Below Me Fire Within Me
With Rose Ann Fraser Ritchie
10 June and multiple dates
Free
Book at EventBrite
For email information regarding link to Zoom. - Historic Significance of Ellisland Farm, Centre for Robert Burns
Friday 5 June, 2020, 11 a.m.
The Centre for Robert Burns Studies University of Glasgow and Ellisland Farm teams will participate with Prof Gerry Carruthers in online seminar on the historic … - Create & Connect Showcase. Glasgow Women’s Library
Wednesday 3 June, 2020, 6pm – 7.30pm
New writing from the GWL Create and Connect writing group.
Hear work from new members of the Glasgow Women’s Library’s Spring Create and Connect group … - Twitter Chat, Little Women at GFT Online Film Club
Friday 29 May, 2020
Join Glasgow Film Theatre’s online film club #AtHomeWithGFT. The film club discussion takes place on Twitter every Friday from 5pm – 6pm. You can find us on … - Creative Conversations: Iain Maloney, Novelist and Poet – Zoom Event
: Monday 25 May 2020 – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Iain Maloney is the author of three novels – The Waves Burn Bright (Freight, 2016), Silma Hill (Freight, 2015) and First Time Solo (Freight, 2014) – and … - Stay at Home Literary Fringe Festival
24 April – 17 May, 2020
Join in on Zoom.
Taking their cue from internationally renowned author and creative writing tutor, Carolyn Jess-Cooke, Glasgow Uni graduate, Glasgow University Creative Writing students have … - Sonnet Youth Social Club
Thursday 14 May, 2020 at 8.05 p.m. (fortnightly event)
Every second Thursday at 8:05pm after the clap for the NHS. Sonnet Youth Social Club brings together some of their favourite artists … - Jamaica Kincaid: novelist and writer – Creative Conversations ZOOM EVENT
Wednesday 13 May 2020 at 5 p.m. until 6 p.m.
Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow
An extra-special event with award-winning writer Professor Jamaica Kincaid in conversation with Sophie Collins and Colin Herd.
One of the … - Zoom Event – A reading and Q&A with renowned poet Peter Gizzi
Monday, 11 May 2020 at 5.30 until 7 p.m.
Free Event – Register at EventBrite
PETER GIZZI is the author of eight collections of poetry, most recently, Sky Burial (Carcanet 2020) Archeophonics …
- Aye Write – Big Book Weekend Virtual Festival
8 – 10 May, 2020
Aye Write is delighted to be part of Big Book Weekend – a 3 day virtual festival celebrating the best of the cancelled British book festivals. … - From Glasgow to Saturn Issue 44 – read online
Issue 44
The world may change in unexpected ways around us, but reading, writing, and art continues.
In these trying times From Glasgow To Saturn is proud to present to you the … - Short Attention Span Theatre during Lockdown
Six Writers, Six Actors, Six Monologues
With live shows on hold throughout April, 2020 Short Attention Span Theatre put out a show on YouTube. Six writers were given six actors to … - Creative Conversations Zoom Event Will Harris
WILL HARRIS: POET – ZOOM EVENT
Monday 04 May 2020, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Creative Conversations – Will Harris: Poet
Will Harris is a writer of mixed Anglo-Indonesian heritage, born and based … - A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DANCING ANIMAL poem by Brian Whittingham
‘To combat staying home, my new poem takes me out’
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DANCING ANIMAL
On the, stowed-tae-thegunnelsGlasgowbus.
A passenger insists,
the driver stops between stops.
He feels the request is … - Creative Conversations – Dean Atta Virtual Format Monday 20 April, 2020
Special Virtual Creative Conversations with Dean Atta
Monday 20th April 6-7pm.
If you’d like the link to tune in please email Colin.Herd@glasgow.ac.uk
Dean Atta was named as one of the most influential LGBT … - Future Stories – Scottish Book Trust
As part of Scottish Book Trust’s annual writing project – Your Stories – they’re asking people all over Scotland to submit true stories inspired by their theme for this year: …
- ‘the lactic acid in the calves of your despair’ poetry collection by Ali Whitelock
New poetry collection from Scottish Poet Ali Whitelock based in Sydney, Australia.
‘the lactic acid in the calves of your despair’ published by Wakefield Press, Adelaide.
‘The poems in Ali Whitelock’s the … - New Collection of Poems: Poor Wurld by Jim Ferguson
Poor Wurld by Jim Ferguson
Published by Speculative Books.
“Each one of these poems is a tribute to the 99% of people struggling to get by and deal with the psychological stress … - The Clearing: A memoir of art, family and mental health by Samantha Clark
This house has been a regular presence in my life for as long as I can remember.
My heart has sunk a little every time I walk in . . . … - The Siren Awakes – memoir by Linda Jackson
Linda Jackson’s ‘The Siren Awakes’ is a haunting, heartbreaking and often hilarious dissection of the author’s own childhood and early adulthood; a real world of monster masks, dark closes, dazzling …
- Poor Wurld by Jim Ferguson – Book Launch Party Postponed
Saturday 28 March, 2020 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
The Calton Bar, 415 London Rd, Glasgow G40 1AG
Featuring Poets: Jim Ferguson, Ruby McCann, Derek Brown plus Guests (tbc)Jim Ferguson New Poetry …
- Keeping Time novel by Thomas Legendre
A crumbling marriage. An ancient mystery. And a way to change the past . . .
Thomas Legendre is assistant professor at the University of Nottingham. He is the author of the … - Much Left Unsaid by Finola Scott – poetry
Debut Pamphlet
Published by Red Squirrel Press
£6 – buy online
Glaswegian Finola Scott’s poems can be found on posters, postcards and tapestries. Her work has been anthologised in many publications including Gutter, New Writing … - Freddy Anderson, Afternoon of Literature, Poetry and Song
Sunday 5 April, 2020 at 2 p.m.
Rymour Books cordially invite you to an afternoon of literature, poetry and song.
They are celebrating the book launch of poet, Freddy Anderson hosted by … - Women Writers: Maria Marchinadu, Tracy Patrick and Eloise Oui
Tuesday, 26 May, 2020 7.30 p.m. – 10.30 p.m.
CHEEKY BESOM PRODUCTIONS: ’Artists with Attitude’
Presents Glasgow Literary Lounge, Calton Bar, 415 London Rd, G40 1AG
A Monthly (4th Tuesday) East End Showcase … - Neu Reekie at Aye Write
Saturday, 14 March, 2020 8 p.m. – 9 p.m.
The Mitchell Library, North Street, G3 7DN
Bill Drummond, Hollie McNish, Kirsty Logan, William Letford, Michael Pedersen & Kevin Williamson
Aye Write is hosting … - Aye Write: Andrew Greig and Chris Agee
12 March, 2020, 7.45 p.m. – 8.45 p.m.
The Mitchell, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
Two writers celebrated for depictions of the natural world come together for a unique reading in the shadow … - Christie Williamson – Doors tae Naewye Launch at Express Yourself
27 March, 2020 7 p.m.
Join Christie Williamson and special guests as he launches his second collection of poems
Tell it Slant, 134 Renfrew Street, G3 6ST
Event on Facebook - Remember Tom Leonard, CCA
Re-launching some of Tom’s Out Of Print Books
Saturday 25 April, 2020 – 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD
Organised by Larry Butler of PlaySpace publications, this is … - Ali Whitelock and Skye Loneragan – Scottish Writers Centre
Tuesday, 19 May, 2020 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Scottish Writers Centre, CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD
Whilst celebrating the work of two gifted writers, this event intends to explore and … - Aye Write: Ferlie Leed – The Rhymer on his Hoalidays
Saturday March 14th, 8pm
The Scottish band FERLIE LEED celebrate the centenary of Edwin Morgan’s birth with an exuberant selection of his work as a translator.
Although Morgan is well known as … - 2020. Literary Legends Book Stall – International Women’s Week
Monday 9 – 13 March, 2020
Throughout International Women’s Week you will find a book stall on Level 3 of the library with a selection of female literary legends!
Each day one … - Aye Write 2020: Humans of Scotland
Wednesday 18 March,2020 – 6 p.m. _ 7 p.m.
Waterstones, 53-157 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3EWHumans of Scotland is an inspiring storytelling project from the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the …
- EVENT CANCELLED Cheeky Besom Productions – ‘Artists With Attitude’ Presents Linda Jackson
Tuesday 26 March 2020
The Calton Bar, 415 London Road, Glasgow, G40 1AG (Tuesday 7:00 – 10:30-pm)
CHEEKY BESOM PRODUCTIONS ‘Artists With Attitude’ Presents
Glasgow Literary Lounge – A Monthly (4th Tuesday) East … - Fessen/Reared New Poetry Collection by Lesley Benzie, Book Launch
The Muse at Avant Garde
Monday, 23 March, 2020 at 7 p.m.
Fessen/Reared – a new collection of poetry by Lesley Benzie will be launched at:
Avant Garde, 34-44 King St, Glasgow G1 … - Poetry Slam – Open to All – The Tron
8 March, 2020 at 2 p.m.
£6.50 Book tickets
Live poetry competition open to everyone who would like to take part. Experienced poets and complete novices are welcome to come along and … - Dardishi Festival at CCA
Larissa Sansour, Nation Estate (Olive Tree), 2012
21 – 23 February, 2020Dardishi 2020
Fri 21 February — Sun 23 February 2020dardishi.com
Dardishi Festival is a not-for-profit community venture that showcases Arab and North African womxn’s* contributions …
- The IASSIDD Exhibition ProjectAbility
Project Ability introduces second exhibition of the year.
‘The IASSIDD Exhibition’ – 29 February, 2020 – 9 April, 2020
Reception 29 February, 2020 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Project Ability Gallery, 1st Floor, … - International Women’s Day – #EachforEqual: What Difference Does a Decade Make?
8 March, 2020 – 5 p.m.
Cafezique, 66 Hyndland St, Partick, Glasgow G11 5PT
A Scottish PEN Women Writers Committee event for International Women’s Day 2020
Free Event
This year marks the start of … - Roots Festival – An Evening with Wullie, George and Friends
26 February, 2020 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Bianco Nero 27 Gauze St, Paisley PA1 1ES
FREE EVENT
Sign up quickly as Bianco Nero can seat 30 people plus our lovely poets 🙂
This … - Evening of Stories and Songs with Kirstin Innes and Outi Smith
13 March, 2020
McKillop Institute, Main Street, Lochwinnoch PA12 4AJ
Part of Lochwinnoch Arts Festival – 6 – 29 March, 2020Join Lochwinnoch-based novelist Kirstin Innes and musician Outi Smith for a special …
- Aye Write 2020: Memoirs and Confessions – Justified Sinners Speakeasy
18 March, 2020
The Mitchell Library, North Street, G3 7DN 6 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
Cheeky Besom Productions are Celebrating 250th Anniversary of James Hogg
Dr Adrian Hunter, senior lecturer of English Studies … - Creative Conversations: Niall O’Gallagher
Monday 10 February 2020 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Niall O’Gallaher: Glasgow’s Gaelic Makar/Bard Baile Ghlaschu
Free & Open to the Public
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, … - It’s Time To Talk About Mental Health – Part Two
1 March, 2020
The Ice Box Arts and Music Centre, St Luke’s Business Estate, Gorbals, Glasgow G5 0TS
Aimed at Men in Glasgow and Surrounding Area
Talks / Comedy / Food / Music
It’s … - Aye Write:Claudia Hammond, The Art of Rest
14th Mar 2020 • 3:00PM – 4:00PM
The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
Claudia Hammond discusses ‘The Rest Test’ – the largest global survey into rest ever undertaken.
Today busyness has … - Aye Write: Andrew Greig and Chris Agee
12 March, 2020 7.45 p.m.
The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7ND
Two writers celebrated for depictions of the natural world come together for a unique reading in the shadow of … - Paisley Book Festival: Jenny’s Well Press presents: Writers and Rebellion
February, 24, 2020, 5:30 p.m. – 6.30 p.m.
Show is AVAILABLE
Literature often embodies rebellion as a cultural response to events that are happening in society. Renfrewshire’s only independent publisher, Jenny’s Well Press, … - Aye Write: Stewart Ennis and Okechuwu Nzelu
Saturday 21 March, 2020, 1.15 – 2.1 p.m.
The Mitchell Library North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
Roland Gulliver, Director of the International Festival of Authors in Toronto introduces a pair of strikingly … - Rootsy Rammy
Thursday 27 February, 2020, 7 – 10 p.m.
Poetry Slam, as part of the Roots Festival.
Hosted by Shaun Moore
Open invite performance poetry competition in bespoke central Paisley music venue.
With judges, musical … - The Muse at the Playhouse with Linda Jaxson
Valentine’s with a difference
February 13th,2020 at The Playhouse, Upstairs in Websters
416 Great Western Road, Glasgow G4 9HZ (adjacent to Kelvinbridge Underground)
Erotic Poetry, Burlesque Dancing and Songs with and Edge.
Music from … - More Than Words – Poetry Night with Imogen Stirling
Mondays at The Flying Duck
Inaugural event: Monday, February 17, 2020 at 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
The Flying Duck, 142 Renfield Street, G2 3AU
February – a dreich month with not a … - Lin Anderson at Weegie Wednesday
Lin Anderson is guest speaker for February.
The Project Cafe, 134 Renfrew Street, G3 6ST
Wednesday, 19 February, 2020 7.30 p.m. – 9.30 p.m.
Weegie Wednesday with host Jacqueline Smith
Free entry.
Lin is now … - Campire Club Rousing Rebels, Paisley
Sunday 23 February, 2020 11 a.m. – 11.45 a.m.
Wevolution Renfrewshire SRG Hub, 25 Moss street, Paisley PA1 1DJ
Oak Tree Art
A creative writing club for ages 3-5
The club is a fusion … - Paisley Book Festival: Opening Night: Radical Renfrewshire
(Maggie Craig)
Paisley Arts Centre – Theatre GA – Feb. 20, 2020, 7 p.m.7pm-9pm
£10/£6+bkg fee
Fabulous line up for opening night of Paisley Book Festival 2020, where you’ll be treated to an … - What’s This Script with Jenny Lindsay, Paisley Book Festival
22 February, 2020 at 8.30 p.m. – 9.30 p.m.
Paisley Arts Centre New Street, Paisley PA1 1EZ
At once a poetic memoir taking in #MeToo, sex, porn, love and ageing in a … - Poets in the Library – Paisley Book Festival
(Brian Whittingham)
Hear from some of Scotland’s foremost radical writers including Graham Fulton, Linda Jackson, Tracy Patrick, Sheila Templeton, Brian Whittingham and Ross Wilson.
Friday 21 February, 2020
7pm-9pm
Paisley Central Library (located at … - 365: Stories and Music Paisley Book Festival
365: Stories and Music
POP – Feb. 21, 2020, 10 a.m. –5 p.m.
Free Event – Drop In
Experience this very special sound installation of contemporary Scottish stories and music by acclaimed author … - Nicky Melville: Poet and Artist at Creative Conversations
Monday 03 February 2020, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Free & Open to the Public
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Nick-e Melville makes found, … - Aye Write: Bernardine Evaristo
14th Mar 2020 • 4:45PM – 5:45PM • Mitchell Library
Girl, Woman, Other explores Britain as it has never been told before.
This is Britain as you’ve never seen it. This is … - Aye Write: Adam Rutherford, How to Argue with a Racist
14th Mar 2020 • 1:15PM – 2:15PM • Mitchell Library
Geneticist and Radio 4 presenter Adam Rutherford discusses his latest book.
Race is real because we perceive it. Racism is real because …
- Aye Write: Stuart Cosgrove with Recollective, Barrowland Ballads
13th Mar 2020 • 7:45PM – 8:45PM • Mitchell Library
Stuart Cosgrove in conversation with this artists collective about their year-long project on the beloved Barrowland Ballroom.
Behind the blinking neon, at … - Aye Write: Ben Stewart and Oliver Knowles. Led By Donkeys
13th Mar 2020 • 6:00PM – 7:00PM • Mitchell Library
Led By Donkeys are seeking to highlight the hypocrisy of our politicians on Brexit
Four friends armed with nothing more than ladders, … - Aye Write 2020: Loved and Lost: Govanhill’s Built Heritage
Bruce Downie and Paula Larkin, Govanhill’s Built Heritage
13th Mar 2020 • 6:00PM – 7:00PM • Mitchell Library
Loved and Lost is a journey through the ever-changing landscape of GovanhillLoved and Lost …
- Climate Change Poetry: Is it Effective? Scottish Writers Centre
Tuesday 11 February, 2020, 7 p.m.
Club Room, CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD
With Colin Will and Eveline Pye will be leading a discussion and readings on Climate Change. They will … - Candlelight Spoken Word Open Mic
The Old Toll Bar, 1 -3 Paisley road west G51 1LF
Thursdays 7.30 p.m. – 10 p.m. kicks off 30 January, 2020
Poets and Spoken Word artists – Welcome! Join the Speakeasy.
Candlelight … - The Siren Awakes by Linda Jackson, West End Launch
Burns Books and Me – Sunday 26 January, 2019 7 p.m.
Launch of The Siren Awakes in Glasgow West End at St Louis, Cafe Bar, 734 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow G11 6RD
Linda … - Different from Others with Illustrated Talk, GFT
29 January, 2020
First released 100 years ago, almost destroyed in the Nazi era, and once believed lost, silent film Different from the Others is an artistic call for gay liberation. The romance … - Creative Conversation: Kate Charlesworth, Illustrator and Writer
Monday 27 January 2020, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Free & Open to the Public
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
www.gla.ac.uk/events/creativeconversations
Kate Charlesworth: Illustrator and … - Helen McClory: Short Story Writer and Novelist at Creative Conversations
Monday 20 January 2020 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Free & Open to the Public
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Helen McClory is a … - Sonnet Youth #31 Old Hairdressers
17 January, 2020
Old Hairdressers, Renfield Ln, Glasgow G2 5AR
Sonnet Youth is a spoken word house party. A literary rave. A poetic piss up – bringing together poets, authors, rappers, comedians … - Launch of Glasgow Historical City
Wednesday, 29 January, 2020, 7.30 p.m.
St Louis cafe bar on Dumbarton Road. Free but you will need to book to guarantee a seat. Call 0141 339 1742.
Music by Gavin Paterson
Readers … - Petticoats and Pinnacles, NLS Kelvinhall
Wednesday 4 March 2020, 6 – 7 p.m.
NLS Kelvinhall, 1445 Argyle St, G3 8AW
Paula Williams, Curator of Maps, Mountaineering and Polar collections, will discuss Scottish women mountaineers.
In another chance to … - Dove Tales: Home Front Celtic Connections 2020
29th January 2020 5.30pm
A 50 minute mixed media performance evoking war and the losses of war. Poet/ performer Chrys Salt MBE reads from her collection Home Front/Front Line (Roncadora. 2013) …
- Jolly Beggars Banquet Cheeky Besom Productions
Tuesday 28 January, 2020
Glasgow Literary Lounge at The Calton Bar
‘Jolly Beggars Banquet’ showcases the work of featured singer/songwriter and clarsach player, Pauline Vallance and editor and Burns researcher Kevin Gallagher. … - Switch Off – Centre for Confidence and Wellbeing
Mon, February 3, 2020
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM GMT
Deeprose Lecture Theatre, Govan Mbeki building (Glasgow Caledonian University), Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow G4 0BAThis event in Glasgow aims to help you to learn …
- Benny Lynch Heritage Trail, Calton Bar
Tuesday 25 February, 2019
Glasgow Literary Lounge
Peter Mortimer is back at the Glasgow Literary Lounge, and he’s taking us on The Benny Lynch Heritage Trail with Christina Milarvie Quarrel. This story … - Scottish Writers’ Centre Periodical Publishing with Gerry Cambridge, Joy Hendry & Henry Bell
Tuesday 14 January 2020
CCA
7pm – 8.30pm, £5 (£3) on the door / Free for SWC members, Clubroom / All ages
0141 352 4900
Join three Goliaths of Scottish periodical publishing to discuss the work … - Val McDermid Crime Writer – Creative Conversations
Free & Open to the Public
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Monday 13 January 2020, 1 – 2 p.m.
www.gla.ac.uk/events/creativeconversations/
Val McDermid is one of … - Paisley Book Festival 2020
Radical Voices & Rebel Stories
20 – 29 February, 2020
See the full programme
Paisley’s inaugural Book Festival will take inspiration from the 200th anniversary of the Paisley Radicals reflecting their spirit with … - Glasgow Libraries Christmas Reading Challenge for Kids
2 December, 2019 – 4 January, 2020
Encouraging young readers to get involved in Glasgow Libraries’ Festive Reading Tradition with this year’s Christmas Reading Challenge.
Young readers aged 0-12 are being challenged … - Books at the Botanics, Christmas 2019
14 and 14 December, 2019
Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G12 0UE
‘The weather outside is frightful but our books are delightful so come and shelter from the elements … - Are We In A Book – book launch The Dram
Sunday 15 December, 2019 – 2 p.m. until 3 p.m.
‘Are We In The Book’ – Stories and Poems for Children
Black Agnes Press presents the Glasgow launch of their first anthology … - I Am A Rohinga Creative Conversations
Monday 9 December, 2019 – 5.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
Special Event at Creative Conversations
Free & Open to the Public
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow … - Karen Campbell: Novelist at Creative Conversations
(Photograph by Ian Watson – Studio Scotland)
Monday 09 December 2019, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Free & Open to the Public
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, … - Have Yourself a Literary Solstice, Poetry is the Way to Peace
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 7 PM – 11 PM
Glasgow Literary Lounge
Cheeky Besom Productions at The Calton Bar
‘It’s the Winter Solstice and in the true spirit of the Speakeasy, Cheeky … - Christmas Shopping at Thistle Books Glasgow West End
Celebrate Christmas at Thistle Books
The Courtyard, 55 Otago Street, Kelvinbridge, G12 8PQ
Sunday, 8 December, 2019 – 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Christmas shopping at Thistle Books with mulled wine and mince … - The Great Hack Screening and Discussion CCA
Monday 2 December 2019
6pm, Free but ticketed, Cinema
18+ / F-rated
Book online / 0141 352 4900
The Great Hack uncovers the dark world of data exploitation through the compelling personal journeys of players on … - Mary Irvine’s blog: West Dunbartonshire Book Week November 2019
West Dunbartonshire Book Week November 2019
What a busy week! Monday kicked off with a very icy drive out to the Cove and Kilgreggan Literary Society who had kindly invited me … - Making Her Mark Launch Event
10 December, 2019. 12.30 p.m. – 2.30 p.m.
Kairos Womens’ Space, POP Space, Piazza Shopping Centre, 15 Central Rd, Paisley PA1 1EL
Where are the unsung heroines of Renfrewshire and how are … - Book Week Scotland 2019: Kerry Hudson
Kerry Hudson presents
“Lowborn: Growing Up, Getting Away and Returning to Britain’s Poorest Towns”Dumbarton Library, Strathleven Pl, Dumbarton G82 1BD
Friday 22nd November, 2019 at 7.00pm
On Friday evening the fantastic author Kerry … - The Big Talk, Men and Mental Health at The Ice Box
8 December, 2019 – 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
The Ice Box Arts and Music Centre, St Luke’s Business Estate, Gorbals, Glasgow G5 0TS
FYI Men in Glasgow and surrounding!
“Too many men … - Book launch: The Light Acknowledgers by Gerry Cambridge
2 December, 2019, 7 p.m.
The Old Hairdressers, Renfield Lane, Glasgow G2 5AR
Join Gerry Cambridge & guests Cheryl Follon and Gerald Mangan at the launch of Gerry Cambridge’s new book, The Light … - Telling Invents Told Lis Rhodes
7 December, 2019
LUX Scotland and Good Press
Good Press, 32 St Andrews Street, G1 5PD
An afternoon of readings and discussion, organised in partnership with Glasgow Women’s Library and introduced by Maria Palacios Cruz … - Thomas A Clark: Poet Artist Curator at Creative Converstions
Monday 18 November 2019, 1 – 2 p.m.
Free & Open to the Public
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
www.gla.ac.uk/events/creativeconversations/
Thomas A Clark was born … - Charlie Gracie, Donal McLaughlin and Finola Scott CCA
Scottish Writers’ Centre
Red Squirrel Press
Tuesday 19 November 20197pm, Free (unticketed), Clubroom
18+
0141 352 4900Red Squirrel Press joins forces with Diehard Press, to bring Finola Scott, Donal McLaughlin and Charlie Gracie together for an evening of poetry …
- Mary Irvine: Book Week Scotland 2020 – Events in West Dunbartonshire
Recommended events in Libraries in West Dunbartonshire
Karen Campbell Crime novelist
18th November, 2019 7 p.m.Parkhall Library, Hawthorn Street G81 3EF
David Pratt War Correspondent
19th November, 2019 7 p.m.
Dalmuir Library, Lennox Place … - Nina Allan Speculative Fiction Writer – Creative Conversations
Monday 11 November 2019, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Free & Open to the Public
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Nina Allan is a … - Then And Now & What Could Be: Housing Rights & Solidarity CCA
Monday 11 November 2019
7.30pm, Free (unticketed), Cinema
14+ accompanied by an adult
0141 352 4900From 1915 Rent Strikes to Living Rent, what can we learn from the history of rent strikes in …
- Libre / To the Four Winds Alliance Francaise Glasgow
13 November, 2019
As part of this year’s French Film Festival, we’re inviting you to a competitive debate followed by the screening of the documentary Libre on 13th November.
Alliance française, 3 Park Circus, Glasgow G3 … - The Siren Awakes Book Launch – Linda Jackson review by Pat Byrne
What a Night!
There was a fantastic turn out at Avant Garde on Monday for the launch of The Siren Awakes – the first of three memoirs about life as a … - Publishing Scotland: Book Week Scotland 2019
19 November, 2019 at 6.30 p.m.
Publishing Scotland Showcase Event
Waterstones Sauchiehall Street
We’re thrilled to be hosting a very special evening with Publishing Scotland, as they bring TWELVE authors to our store … - Book Week Scotland 2019
18 – 24 November, 2019
Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across the country.
Celebrate Books and Reading Wherever You Are
See full Book Week … - Write Lines with In Motion Theatre. Book Week Scotland 2019
Tuesday 19 November 2019
6:30PM – 7:30PM
Write Lines Short Play Readings in Association with In Motion Theatre Co.Book Week Scotland Full Programme in Glasgow
The Mitchell Library has been delighted to host …
- Ghost Signs of Glasgow, Glasgow City Heritage Trust
Guided Walk
Saturday 9th November | 11am | Free, but booking essential
Meeting point: George Square, in front of the Robert Burns Statue
Ghost signs are the fading remains of old painted signs on … - Words and Music: The Sound of Young Scotland
21 November, 2019 7 p.m.
Dick Institute, Elmbank Ave, Kilmarnock KA1 3BT
An evening full of some of the finest young Scottish talent in Chris McQueer, author of Hings and HWFG; Julie … - Express Yourself Halloween Party 2019 Project Cafe
31 October, 2019 – 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Project Cafe, 134 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G3 6ST
Tell It Slant Halloween Party
Get your costumes ready because we are throwing an Express Yourself Halloween party. … - Book Launch: The Siren Awakes by Linda Jackson
4th November, 2019
Avant Garde
Linda Jackson launches the first of three memoirs – The Siren Awakes
With special guest Charlie Gracie
and music by Linda Jaxson Band
Free entry – book will be available … - Scottish Writers’ Centre Dove Tales: Dia de los Muertos
Tuesday 5 November 2019
7pm, Free (unticketed), Clubroom
18+
0141 352 4900CCAWith readings from Dove Tales members, the event will be hosted by writer Jean Rafferty of Dove Tales.
Readers include: AC Clarke, Ray … - Night of Scripts, Music and Song
Friday 15 November, 2019
With Host Linda Jackson
Finns Place, 167 Ledard Road, Glasgow G42 9QUFurther details on Facebook
- Penetrate: Translate Reading Group: Five Measures of Expatriation by Vahni Capildeo CCA
(Performance for Ban: Loveland Colorado, Bhanu Kapil 2012)
Monday 11 November 2019
CCA6.30pm – 8.30pm, Free but ticketed, Clubroom
18+
Book online / 0141 352 4900Five Measures of Expatriation by Vahni Capildeo is a piece of prose-poetry that …
- Adura Onashile: Artist and Playwright, Creative Conversations
Monday 04 November 2019, 1 – 2 p.m.
Free & Open to the Public
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Adura Onashile is an award winning … - Short Story Collection with Adam McNelis, Glasgow Literary Lounge
Tuesday 29 October, 2019 – 7 p.m.
The Calton Bar, 415 London Road, Glasgow G40 1AG
CALLING ALL CREATIVES– Open Mic Calton Bar
Theme for the night is the ‘Feast of Samhain’
‘We still … - Webinair: How to talk to children about Climate Change
Tuesday 5 November 2019 1 p.m. – 2.30 p.m.
Tuesdays4Climate Online:How2talk to children abt climate change
This WEBINAR is for parents who would like space to explore + think with others about … - Mary Miller, Author, on Jane Haining – a life of love and courage
24 November, 2019 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Jane Haining – a life of love and courage
Titwood Bowling Club, 77 Glencairn Drive, Pollokshields, Glasgow G41 4PS
Local author Mary Miller will talk … - An Evening with Mary Irvine – ‘My Greek Love Affair’
Living, working and writing about
The Land of the Hellenes
Wednesday, 23rd October, 2019 – 7 p.m.
Helensburgh Library, 59 W King St, Helensburgh G84 8EB
Free entry/refreshments - Creative Conversations: Abir Mukherjee – Crime Novelist
: Monday 21 October 2019 – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Free & Open to the Public
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Abir Mukherjee … - Woodlands Community Gardens, Storytelling Circle ‘Tell A Story’ Workshop
Sunday 17 November, 2019 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to tell stories to your child without the book? Maybe you already do this, or you have told … - Irene Lebeter, Meet the Author, Fruin Fam
Thursday 17th October 10.30 a.m.
Tea, coffee, soft drinks available from 10.00 a.m.
Fruin Farm, Glen Fruin, Helensburgh G84 9EE - ‘A Place for the Work and the Human Being’ Kelvin Hall
7. Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme
The Common Guild
Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW
24 October 2019 6 p.m.Thursday 24 October 2019, 6pm
‘A Place for the Work and the Human … - From Lens to Pen, Finnieston
1 – 3 November, 2019
The Vacant Space
The proceeds from the exhibition will be donated to Glasgow City Mission. Why not come along and have a look.
184 Argyle Street, Finnieston, Glasgow - Creative Conversations: Robert Alan Jamieson – Shetlandic Poet and Translator
Monday 14 October 2019, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Free & Open to the Public
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Alan Jamieson was born … - Sloot – it’s Oot!!! – Book Launch with Ian Macpherson
Friday 25 October, 2918
Waterstones Byres Road, 351-355 Byres Road, g12 8au
Where Comedy, Literature and Ian Macpherson Collide
Ian says:
Ahead of publication of my forthcoming novel by Bluemoose Books, I keep getting … - Glasgow’s Welcome University of Glasgow
Tuesday 15 October, 2018 – 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Hunter Halls. Gilbert Scott Building. University of Glasgow. Glasgow G12 8QQ.
Join Louise Welsh and the University of Glasgow Chapel Choir, as they … - Bearing Witness: the state of journalism and press freedom across the globe
Tuesday, 15 October, 2019, 6.30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Sogo Art GalleryEXHIBITION RUNS UNTIL NOVEMBER
Panel DiscussionJoin David Pratt and Scottish PEN exploring issues around conflict, journalism and press freedom across the …
- James McCune Smith Memorial Lecture Black History Month 2019 University of Glasgow
Black History Month Glasgow 2019
Tuesday 15th October, 2019, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
This year’s James McCune Smith Memorial Lecture will be delivered by Professor David Blight. David is the Sterling … - Black Abolitionists in Scotland, Black History Month 2019
Talk & Film Screening
Thursday 10 October 20195.30pm, Free/£2/£4/£6 + £1 booking fee, Cinema
All ages / F-rated
Book online / 0141 3524900Professor Bernier, from the University of Edinburgh, will discuss the African American …
- PURGATORY Dante’s Divine Trilogy Part Two by Alasdair Gray
Purgatory: Decorated and Englished in Prosaic Verse by Alasdair Gray ALASDAIR GRAY & DANTE ALIGHIERI
‘In part two of La Divina Commedia, one of the masterpieces of world literature, Dante and …
- Creative Conversations Sara Sheridan
Monday 7th October, 2019 1 p.m.
Free Event
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Sara Sheridan has written over 20 books but is best known as the … - Professor J. Edward Chamberlin National Poetry Day University of Glasgow
Come Back To Me My Language: Poetry and the West Indies
Wednesday 2 October, 2019 – 6 p.m.
Yudowitz Room, Woolfson Medical Building
To celebrate National Poetry Day, the University of Glasgow Creative … - Poets Tony Walsh and Stephen James Smith at Cottiers
Sunday, 27 October, 2019
Poets Tony Walsh & Stephen James Smith visit Glasgow on their autumn UK Tour …
Tickets are £13.50, including a £1.50 booking fee which is applicable on all … - LUX Scotland presents: where did we land Fi Dem 1 and 11
2 October, 2019 – 3.30 p.m.
CCA
London-based curator and artist Rabz Lansiquot screens their new moving image essay where did we land, an ongoing experiment interrogating the effect of images of … - Bearing Witness: the state of journalism and press freedom across the globe
15 October, 2019
Sogo Gallery, 82-86 Saltmarket, Glasgow G1 5LY
The Exhibition will run until November. Exhibition and Panel Discussion will take place on 15 October, 2019, 6.30 until 9 pm.
Journalists and … - Tidelines Book Festival 2019
Irvine Harbourside 26 – 29 September, 2019
Harbour Arts Centre
114-116 Harbour Street
Irvine, KA12 8PZ
01294 274 059
info@tidelinesbookfest.com
Great Writers Making Waves
Tidelines aims to bring a book festival to the Firth of Clyde which … - Behrouz Boochani with Scottish PEN, Creative Conversations
Journalist, Human Rights Defender, Poet and Film-Maker
Monday 30 September 2019, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
www.gla.ac.uk/events/creativeconversations
Behrouz Boochani is … - The Hunterian Poems at Kelvin Hall – National Poetry Day 2019
2 October, 2019, 6 p.m.
Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street Glasgow G3 8AW
Some of Scotland’s finest poets will come together at the Kelvin Hall to celebrate National Poetry Day and to … - Festa Dos Anos De Álvero De Campos Cheeky Besom Productions
Tuesday 15 October, 2019, 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Calton Bar
415 London Road
Glasgow, G40 1AG
Free event for all
SUMMER WRITING CHALLENGE – You’ve got a cute way of talking, You got the … - Poetry Launches CCA – Stephen Watt, Derek Parkes and Mandy Haggith
Tuesday 24 September, 2019 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD
Scottish Writers’ Centre, Club Room, CCA
Launch of new poetry from three dynamic poets. FSB Makar Stephen … - Tannahill Arts Festival Paisley
14 – 28 September, 2019
New festival with an exciting and diverse festival
Featuring: Art, Drama, Jazz, Opera, Classical Music, Spoken Word and more.
Building audiences in Paisley and encouraging audiences from further … - The Glasgow Guild Talks 2019
Events run 17 – 21 September, 2019
The Glasgow Guild, 265 Renfrew Street, G3 6TT
Lauren Dyer Amazeen – The Kitchen and the New York avant garde scene
Tuesday 17 September 2019, 7pm
The … - Meet the Author, Angela Robb, Fruin Farm
Thursday, 19th September, 2019, 10.30 a.m.
Fruin Farm, Glen Fruin, Nr Helensburgh G84 9EE
Free event.
Angela Robb is a writer of children’s books packed with humour, adventure, and heart. Originally from Dumbarton, … - Joint Book Launch: Tracy Patrick and Fiona Lindsay
Friday 4 October, 2019, 6 – 8 p.m.
Paisley Arts Centre
New Street, PA1 1EZ Paisley
The event is a co-launch, ‘Blushing is for Sinners’ by Tracy Patrick
‘Do Not Disturb’ by Fiona Lindsay.
An … - Vincent Price: Master of Menace, Lover of Life + The Abominable Dr Phibes GFT
Sunday 8 September, 2019
Author and inspirational speaker Victoria Price presents ‘Master of Menace, Lover of Life’ – an intimate glimpse at her famous father’s life and career. As Vincent Price’s daughter and … - Book Launch: The Siren Awakes by Linda Jackson
4, November, 2019 (note change of date)
Avant Garde
The first of three memoirs –with Special Guest Charlie Gracie
Music Linda Jackson Band: Featuring Morph on Guitar, Gordon Dickson on Saxophone, Steve Buchanan … - Margaret Atwood – Live in Cinemas
10 September, 2019
GFT
On Tuesday, September 10th, the wait is over…. The Testaments, Margaret Atwood’s highly anticipated sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, is revealed. The momentous literary event will be celebrated with an … - Script to Stage Renfrewshire
Wednesday 25 September, 2019
Stow Brae Kirk, 82 Causeyside Street, Paisley PA1 1YP
Script to Stage Renfrewshire presents a night of short plays as part of the Tannahill Arts Festival
Submissions Wanted
Seeking submissions … - Memorial Evening for Janet Paisley CCA
3 December, 2019, 7 p.m.
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD
Memorial Evening for the late Janet Paisley
Tickets: £9
Phone 0141 352 4900 for tickets
Performers celebrating this wonderful Scottish Writer
Sheila Templeton
Janet Crawford
Liz Niven
Christie … - Bloody Scotland 2019
20 – 23 September, 2019
Ian Rankin, Denise Mina, David Baldacci, Louise Welsh, Richard Osman, Mark Billingham, Ambrose Parry and so many more!
Tickets available now – bloodyscotland.com/event
How to book events at … - Alexandria Writers Open Mic
Balloch House Hotel
Monday, 2nd September, 2019 6.30 p.m. for 7 p.m.
No headliner at this month’s event. The evening will be devoted to an extended number of slots and readers are … - Theresa Talbot Creative Writing Workshop
(Photo by Aldo Ferrarello)
Friday 13 September, 2019 10 a.m. – 12 noon.
South West Library, 159 Inverkip Rd, Greenock PA16 9HG
Free event – To Reserve Ticket Call: 01475 715667 or 01475 … - Blessed Assurance by Stewart Ennis Book Launch
Tuesday, 17 September, 2019, 7.30 p.m.
Waterstones Byres Road
Come along to the launching of Blessed Assurance by Stewart Ennis (Vagabond Voices). There will be a talk, plenty of time for you … - Creative Conversations Inaugural Event Autumn 2019
Inaugural Event: Juana Adcock, Kirsty Logan, Martin Cathcart Froden
24 September, 2019, 5.30 pm. – 7.30 p.m.
University Chapel, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
For the inaugural event of the 2019-2020 Creative … - The Big Meeting GFT
9 – 11 September, 2019
Since 1871, on the second Saturday in July, the city of Durham is taken over by miners, trade-unions and the public for the Durham Miners’ Gala … - The Muse at Avant Garde September 9th, 2019
Jenne Gray and Lindsey Stewart – Launch of New ChapBook
Plus readings by Beag Horn, Joe Murray, Helen Sinclair, Lesley Traynor and Joe Woods. among others. Robert Henderson on the trumpet.
Host … - Place and Peace: three Scottish PEN writers at Scottish Writers Centre
Tuesday, 27 August, 2019, 7 p.m.
Place and Peace: three Scottish PEN writers read/perform their latest work.
Colin Donati, David Manderson, Emma Doherty
at the Clubroom, CCA Glasgow, 350 . Sauchiehall Street, G2 … - Postbox Launch of Issue 2
2 September, 2019 6.30 p.m.
Project Cafe, Renfrew Street, Glasgow
Launch of Issue 2 of Postbox – Scotland’s International Short Story Magazine.
Fifteen stories with readings of three of them by Mairghread McLundie, … - Scottish Writers Showcase University of Glasgow 2019
Review by Pat Byrne
Another brilliant event in a fabulous venue with an eclectic mix of literature presented in the gorgeous University Memorial Chapel. 22 August, 2019.Louise Welsh, Prof of Creative …
- Streets of Glasgow with Peter Mortimer Glasgow Literary Lounge
Tuesday, 27 August, 2019
Cheeky Besom Productions cordially invites you to an evening with Peter Mortimer. Historian and writer, Peter Mortimer brings life to Glasgow’s past in an informative and entertaining … - Glasgoes Poetic 2019
28 September – 14 October, 2019
Events Programme
Express Yourself Project Cafei) Friday 28 September 7-10pm Project Café Renfrew Street Glasgow
Express Yourself: Carla Woodburn hosts 10 poets, the theme of the evening … - Walk in James Watt’s Footsteps
Walk in Watt’s footsteps on Glasgow Green
Sunday, August 25, 2019, 2 p.m. to 3.30 p.m.
Glasgow Green, Greendyke Street, Saltmarket, Glasgow G1 5DB
(Please wear suitable footwear. Adults only. Meet at the … - An Evening with Gracey Flair at Helensburgh Library
Wednesday, 28 August, 2019, 7.00 p.m.
Helensburgh Library 51 West King Street Helensburgh G84 8EB
‘Gracey Flair ‘Funnysophical Poet’ – she’s daft but deep. She’ll either make yi’ laugh or greet!
Gracey Flair, … - The Rebirth of the Clyde, Fairfield Heritage
2 October, 2019 . 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
‘The Story of Glasgow’s Greatest Shipyard’
Fairfield Heritage, 1048 Govan Road Govan, G51 4XS
This is the Story of how the last Commercial Shipyard … - Spirit of Revolt, Show and Tell – Workers City, The Mitchell
16 September, 2019 12 oon – 2 p.m.
A display of material from Spirit of Revolt collections and a discussion, led by Tommy Kayes with James Kelman, Brendan McLaughlin, Billy Clark, … - Free event: Scottish Writers Showcase, University of Glasgow
Thursday 22 August, 2019 at 6–8 p.m.
Ajay Close, Amanda Thomson, Anna Levin, “Ambrose Parry” (pseudonym used by the writing duo Christopher Brookmyre and Marisa Haeztman), Martin Macintyre and Polly Clark
University …
- Book Launch: Blessed Assurance by Stewart Ennis
Tuesday, 17 September, 2019 – 7.30 p.m.
Waterstones Byres Road, 351-355 Byres Road in Glasgow, G12 8AU
Blessed Assurances published by Vagabond Voices
“The fact of the matter is Joseph Kirkland was afraid. Afraid of not being … - Pollokshields Proposes Exhibition Launch
Thursday, 22 August, 2019, 6 p.m.- 8 p.m.
The Glad Cafe
An informal launch with readings and music
Throughout the Spring and early Summer, Henry Bell and Alec Finlay were Glasgow Creative Communities … - Book Launch: A City of Segregation CCA
19 August, 2019 – 6.30p.m. – 8 p.m.
From LA to Glasgow A book launch for City of Segregation
Los Angeles may seem a long way from Glasgow, but with a century … - Danger Poets, Waterstones Byres Road
29 August, 2019 7.30 p.m.
Waterstone’s 351-355 ByresRoad, Glasgow, G12 8AU
Jenny Lindsay + Magi Gibson + Ali Whitelock – that’s an explosive mix of poetry/spoken word!
Three of the most dynamic and …
- Women With Fierce Words CCA
Scottish Writers’ Centre
Women with Fierce Words: Fringe Off The Fringe
Tuesday 13 August 2019
7pm, Free (unticketed), Clubroom
18+
Women with Fierce Words is an inclusive collective of established women writers, speaking their truth, … - Books at the Botanics
Friday 9 – Monday 12 August, 2019
Come along to Glasgow Botanic Gardens and enjoy a browse at the Book Fair. Soooo the weather isn’t looking too great but don’t forget … - Launch Govanhill Book Festival 2019
Friday 9 August, 2019 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
In association with Go South: Southside Book Festival
The Rum Shack, 657 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow G41 2AB
Two new exciting book festivals with a … - Govanhill: Portrait of a Community review Pat Byrne
The Deep End – Govanhill Baths Arts Space
21 Nithsdale Street, Glasgow G41 2PZ
Part of Govanhill International Festival 2019Jim and I had a great time at the Govanhill Carnival on Sunday …
- Paul Murdoch, Alexandria Writers + Open Mic
Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 – 7 p.m.
The Balloch House Hotel, Balloch Road, Balloch G83 8LQ (five minutes from train station)
The headliner for August is Paul Murdoch who may finally be … - Pinolino Puppet Show and Story Telling
Saturday, 3 August, 2019
Waterstones, 153 – 157 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3EW
Pinolino is an extravagant puppet storyteller from the
Pine Forest in Tuscany.
The forest where it was born is dying because … - Free Pride CCA
3rd August, 2019
CCA 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD
Free Pride: an independent and community-led LGBTQ Pride event, with three core values: radical, inclusive, and free.
Free Pride
Workshop: Zines with From Glasgow to Saturn
Sat 3 … - Mary Irvine’s Blog: Bruce Biddolph Outstanding as ‘The Inquisitor’
Peter Arnott’s play ‘The Inquisitor’ was recently performed by Bruce Biddolph at the Alexandria Library .
The audience sat in a semi-circle in front of a table. A man entered. His … - Edinburgh International Book Festival 2019
1 – 26 August, 2019
In an era of contradiction and division the 2019 Edinburgh International Book Festival invites authors and audiences to find new stories to give meaning to the world. Stories are … - Stories from the Southside – Govanhill Book Festival
Saturday, 10 August, 2019 – 11.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.
The Deep End, 21 Nithsdale Street, Glasgow G41 2PZ
Launch of Stories from the Southside, a new collection of short stories and … - Obsession: Double Bill Safe/To Die For GFT
Sunday 28 July, 2019 at 1.45 p.m.
This double bill brings together two mid-90s arthouse classics that each centre on very different kinds of obsession, and connect with each other in … - Farzane Zamen in Concert
Tuesday 23rd July, 2019 Door time: 6:30pm Start time: 7:00pm
A Night of Multicultural Music and Poetry
Farzane Zamen, Sawsan Al-Areeqe, Jen FairgrieveGLASGOW: The Old Hairdressers, Renfield Lane, Glasgow G2 5AR
Iranian singer-songwriter Farzane Zamen is … - Scottish PEN Writers In Exile review by Pat Byrne
As part of the Refugee Festival Scotland, Scottish PEN’s Writers In Exile committee presented a literary event at The Project Cafe´, Glasgow on 24 June, 2019; they brought together exiled …
- Start – Graham Morgan at Helensburgh Library
An Evening with local author…
Graham Morgan will read from his memoir Start – hosted by Robin Lloyd Jones
at the Helensburgh Library, 59 W King St, Helensburgh G84 8EB
Wednesday 24th July, 7 … - Book Launch: ‘The Sound of the Hours’ Karen Campbell
Tuesday 16 July, 2019 7 p.m.
Waterstones Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
Launch of Karen Campbell’s new book The Sound of the Hours.
Scottish writer Karen Campbell is the author of seven novels, most recently … - Book Launch: Something Like Happy – Sasha Greene
25 July, 2019 at 6 p.m.
Glasgow Women’s Library
Sasha Greene celebrating the launch of her first novel by publishers One More Chapter.Glasgow Women’s Library, 23 Landressy Street, Glasgow, G40 1BP
T: 0141 … - From Glasgow To Saturn Pride Edition Launch
Thursday 1 August, 2019 – 7 p.m.
Category is Books, 34 Allison Street, Glasgow G42 3NN
From Glasgow to Saturn is a literary journal of poetry and prose from the University of … - Some Distant Day with Cheeky Besom Productions
Sunday 30 June 2019
Jim Ferguson and Vincent Hunter’s short film-essay on Scottish culture and history
CCA7pm, Free (unticketed), Clubroom
18+
0141 352 4900
Cheeky Besom Productions: ‘Artists with Attitude’ are cordially inviting you to … - Longlist for McIlvanney Prize Scottish Crime Book of the Year 2019
THE 2019 MCILVANNEY PRIZE LONGLIST IS…
A Breath on Dying Embers, Denzil Meyrick (Polygon)
A Treachery of Spies, Manda Scott (Transworld)
All That’s Dead, Stuart MacBride (Harper Collins)
All the Hidden Truths, Claire Askew … - Express Yourself – Poets at Tellit Slant
Friday 28 June, 2019 starts 7 p.m.
Tellit Slant Project Cafe, Renfrew Street, 134 Glasgow G3 6ST
Christie Williamson is acting as guest curator. He’s not a natural organiser but seems to … - An Afternoon of Fiction, Poetry and Performance
Saturday 6 July, 2019. 1 – 5 p.m.
An afternoon of fiction, poetry and performance in Finn’s Place.
Fun, creating and ‘doing your own thing’ but performance is optional.
With Linda Jackson.£15/£10
Finn’s Place, 167 … - The Creative Process with Jacqueline Smith
Tuesday 24 September, 2019 7 p.m.
Glasgow Literary Lounge
Cheeky Besom Productions, Calton Bar, 415 London Road, Glasgow G40 1AG
Cheeky Besom Productions: ‘Artists With Attitude’ Presents the Glasgow Literary Lounge In Partnership … - An Evening with local author – Pat McIntosh
Wednesday 26th June, 2019 – 7 p.m.
Pat McIntosh is a Scottish writer of historical mystery fiction and fantasy.
Helensburgh Library, 59 W King St, Helensburgh G84 8EB
Free entry/refreshments
Books by Pat McIntosh on Amazon - Scottish PEN’s Writers in Exile
Monday ’24 June, 2019, 6.30 p.m. – 8.00 p.m.
The Project Café, 134 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G3 6ST
What does home look like when you are writing far away, unable to return?
As … - Manaf Halbouni – Artist’s Talk Refugee Festival Scotland
24 June, 2019 – 7 p.m.
Scottish Youth Theatre, Old Sheriff Court, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow G1 1TF
German-Syrian artist Manaf Halbouni’s sculpture Rubble Theatre is a highlight of Refugee Festival Scotland. … - Interfest and Book Launch Garnethill Glasgow
Saturday 22 June, 2019 12.00 – 15.00
by Central and West Integration NetworkLaunch of a book created by Central and West Integration Network (CWIN) youth club, based on the life of Walter Tull …
- Julia Donaldson – The Gruffalo and other stories at West End Festival
22 June, 2019 at 11 a.m. and 3.00 p.m.
Families Programme – Headlining event Julia Donaldson and Catherine Rayner The Go-Away Bird, the Gruffalo and other stories
Introducing the new collaboration with … - A Place For The Work and The Human Being
Thursday 20 June, 2019 6:00pm
West End FestivalMackintosh Queen’s Cross, 870 Garscube Road, G20 7EL
£5 / student £3 / unemployed free
Throughout 2019 the Common Guild present an ambitious series of talks that generates …
- Aye Write! presents Jane Harper
15th July 2019 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM
Mitchell Theatre, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN
Jane Harper worked as a journalist for thirteen years both in Australia and the UK and is the author … - West End Shop Fronts, Virtual Tour Kelvin Hall
(photo by Jim Byrne)
Monday 17 June, 2019 6:30pm
Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, G3 8AWPart of West End Festival
Free entry
Iain Wotherspoon, Chairman of the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland, (Strathclyde Group) takes you on …
- Glasgow Botanic Gardens: 200 Years at West End Festival 2019
Thursday 13 June, 2019 6:30pm
Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Road, G12 8AP
Free entry
Ewen Donaldson, General Manager, Glasgow Botanic Gardens, will present the prestigious 200-year history of the Botanic Gardens, from its …
- Dear Dinosaur: T Rex on Tour
Saturday 8th June, 2019 11am
Dear Dinosaur: T Rex on Tour with author Chae Strathie
Kelvin Hall (Kelvin Hall Lecture Theatre) 1445 Argyle Street, G3 8AWMore ROARSOME fun for fans of Dear Dinosaur! …
- Get Your Scots Wirds Oot and Caa Awa!
11 June, 2019
Glasgow Science Festival
University of Glasgow, Wolfson Medical Building, Hugh Fraser Seminar Room, University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQ
11th June
13:00-13:50; 14:00-14:50
16+
Free
Book ticketsBring your favourite Scots word to this interactive workshop on …
- Dan Richards Booked! Festival 2019 review Mary Irvine
Dan Richards ‘Outpost: A Journey to the Wild Ends of the World’
Balloch Library Sunday 19th May 2019
This was my favourite event of this year’s festival.
The great intrepid British explorer, … - Mary Irvine review: Polly Clarke – the tiger lady! Booked! Festival
Booked! Festival Alexandria Library Friday, 17th May, 2019
Polly Clarke – the tiger lady!
Polly Clarke, born in Toronto, now domiciled in Helensburgh and London (where she does her writing on a … - Taking Tea with a Trailblazer, NLS Kelvin Hall
Wednesday 29th May, 2019 2pm – 3.30pm
Storyteller Jan Bee Brown leads a celebration of the 130th anniversary of the birth of Scottish explorer and botanist Isobel Wylie Hutchison (1889-1982). Spending her childhood on … - Samina Chaudry at Avant Garde
Monday 10 June, 2019
Linda Jackson hosts a special evening of music and readings featuring Samina Chaudry, winner of Next Chapter Award 2019, Scottish Book Trust.
Also: Maggie Graham, Jim Ferguson and … - Kerry Hudson’s Lowborn Tour, The Mitchell review Pat Byrne
Lowborn – Poverty in Britain Today
It really is absolutely hellish: ‘We live in the world’s sixth-richest economy but one-fifth of us live in poverty’. Kerry Hudson.
Kerry Hudson’s Lowborn Tour isn’t … - Seeds of Thought – Creative Writing
Tuesday, 21 May, 2019, 6 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD
Creative writing – a chance to explore the power or fun of words. All welcome beginners … - Richard Holloway ‘Waiting for the Last Bus’ review Mary Irvine
Tuesday 14th May 2019
Booked! Festival of Words, West Dunbartonshire
For several years now the ‘Booked! Booked! West Dunbartonshire Festival of Words has commenced its series of events with the Alistair Pearson … - Look Who’s Talking Now with Des Dillon
Tuesday 21 May, 2019 – 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Scottish Writers Centre
So you’re a novelist wanting to try poetry or drama. Or a dramatist thinking about short stories. You want … - Helen Fitzgerald and Doug Johnstone at Waterstones Sauchiehall St
Thursday, 27 June, 2019 at 7 p.m.
Helen Fitzgerald and Doug Johnstone in conversation discussing their new novels ‘Worst Case Scenario’ and ‘Breakers’.
This event is free but places are limited so … - Book Launch: ‘this exquisite corpse’ Tawnya Renelle
Tuesday, 28 May, 2019 6pm – 8 pm
This exquisite corpse book launch and poetic sexploration
Katie’s Bar, 17 John Street, Glasgow G1 1HP
Tawnya Renelle launches her new book “this exquisite corpse” … - Dialogue: Niven Govinden and Season Butler
Thursday May 23, 209 11 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.
John Smith Book Shop, University of Glasgow, The Fraser Building, 65 Hillhead Street, Glasgow G12 8QF
Exciting event with Niven Govinden and Season … - Robin Lloyd-Jones ‘A life in books’ Helensburgh Library
Wednesday 29th May, 2019 7 p.m.
An Evening with local author… Robin Lloyd-Jones
A life in Books’ at the Helensburgh Library
Free entry/refreshments
Since June 2018 a group of friends have gathered once a week in … - Aye Write presents Paul Mason
16th May 2019 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM • Mitchell Library
The author and broadcaster introduces Clear Bright Future: A Radical Defence of the Human Being
A passionate defence of humanity and a …
- Henry Bell, Booked Festival 2019
Wednesday, 15 May, 2019 7 p.m.
Henry Bell at Dalmuir Library
10 Lennox Pl, Clydebank G81 4LX
Henry Bell
“John Maclean: Hero of Red Clydeside “
Historical topics are a perennial favourite of Booked! and this … - Micaela Maftei and Laura Tansley Collaborative Writing Workshops
The Collaboration Process and Inspiration
Micaela Maftei and Laura Tansley have been working and writing together since meeting as PhD students at the University of Glasgow. Their essays and short fiction …
- Polly Clark, Booked Festival 2019
Alexandria Library – Friday 17 May 2019
Polly Clark presents her latest novel “Tiger”. Polly visited Siberia so that she would have a direct experience of the extraordinary environment that this … - Dialogue Road Show
23 May, 2019 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Discover Dialogue with the SWC and Dialogue Books· Hosted by Scottish Writers’ Centre
Spearheaded by publisher Sharmaine Lovegrove, Dialogue Books is home to a variety … - Anne Donovan Scottish Writers Centre
Image credit: Alan Dimmick.
Tuesday, 4 June, 2019, 7 – 9 p.m.
Scottish Writers Centre, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD
Anne Donovan will read from her work and talk about the importance … - Kathleen Winter, Creative Conversations
(Larry D. Moore
Monday 13 May, 2019 1 – 2 p.m.
An extra-curricular #CreativeConversations event for May! @colinjherd will be in conversation with award-winning novelist, short story-writer and … - Thoughts and Reflections in Poetry and Song with David Nicoll
Tuesday 28 May, 2019
Glasgow Literary Lounge, Calton Bar
May’s monthly featured showcase at the Glasgow Literary Lounge with poet and musician, David Nicoll who recently returned to Scotland after living in … - Crossways Irish Scottish Cultural and Literary Festival Roseanne Watt & Kate Newmann
Literary Lunchtime
Wednesday 8 June, 2019 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
BAAD Backyard, Calton Entry, 54 Calton Entry, Glasgow G40 2SBRoseanne Watt is a poet, filmmaker and musician from Shetland. She is poetry editor …
- Free Comic Book Day, City Centre Comics
Saturday, 4 May, 2019
City Centre Comics, 37 Ruthven Lane, G12 9BG
Free Comic Book Day 2019
A large selection of the free comics on offer this year!
Free comic grab bag!
20% off all … - Booked Festival Wendy Erskine
Saturday, 18 May, 2019 – 4 – 5.30 p.m.
West Dunbartonshire Festival of Words
Dumbarton Library, Strathleven Place, Dumbarton G82 1BD
Sweet Home is the debut short story collection of Wendy Erskine which … - Hungry Cities, Redesigning Our Relationship to Food
13 June, 2019 6 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
CCA
A panel discussion examining the role of design in changing our relationship to food, in which we talk to those who have radically … - Poverty in Britain today – Kerry Hudson’s Lowborn Tour
Thursday, 16 May, 2019 – 4.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.
The Mitchell Library
Kerry Hudson in conversation with Darren McGarvey, on poverty and class in the UK – Kerry Hudson’s Lowborn
We are … - Crossways -Irish/Scottish Cultural and Literary Festival Glasgow
7 – 11 May, 2019
The particular aim of the second annual Crossways is to foster and expand the rather weak literary links between Ireland and Scotland across the North Channel. It brings … - Graham Fulton – Glitches of Mortality Book Launch
Saturday 8th of June, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Glitches of Mortality
published by Pindrop Press
which is the 16th book of poems
by Graham FultonProject Cafe, 134 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G3 6ST
It’s a free event
BYOB.‘This absolute belter of …
- Express Yourself, Tell it Slant
Friday 26 April, 2019 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
April Express Yourself brings you talent from all over the world this month and you’ll not want to miss it. French poet Dr … - School for Civic Imagination CCA
3 May, 2019, 2.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.
On The Reasons of Schooling
Explore ‘the educational turn’ through analysing the use of school formats within the arts. Moderated by Jason Bowman with … - Joe Hullait, Scot Squad Writer at QMU
Tuesday, 16 April, 2019 5.30 p.m.- 7.30 p.m.
The writer and creator of BBC Scotland’s Scot Squad will be giving a talk and answering questions about writing TV comedy. Scot Squad is … - Creative Conversations, Kathleen Winter
Monday 13th May, 2019, 1 – 2 p.m.
Free & Open to the Public
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Colin J. Herd will be … - New Writings Showcase, Scottish Writers’ Centre
Tuesday, 23 April, 2019, 7 p.m.
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD
It takes passion, talent, and craftsmanship to create art with words, and Glasgow writers and poets are brimming with … - Ian Macpherson, Comedy Writing Workshop
Saturday 11 May 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Free Comedy Writing Workshop with Ian Macpherson
Garnethill Multicultural Centre 21 Rose Street Glasgow G3 6RE
Limited places. FREE but donation (£2 suggested) towards room hire appreciated
To … - Chris Brookmyre, Aye Write
23rd Apr 2019 • 8:00PM – 9:00PM • Mitchell Library
The popular author launches his brand new book, Fallen Angel
To new nanny Amanda, the Temple family seem to have it all: …
- Poetry at The Parlour Glasgow West End
Every Sunday kicking off Sunday 14th April, 2019
8PM on Sunday night for an open mic, open to all, and a 15 min set from our featured performer.
The Parlour, 28 Vinicombe … - Speakin Cajun CCA
Saturday 13 April, 2019 – 7.30 p.m.
Poetry Circus and Speakin Cajun
Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD
Brand new Spring music and spoken word cabaret comes to … - The Red Light Zone by Jeff Zycinski – Jeff and Suzie Talk Radio
Waterstones Byres Road
Thursday, 2 May, 2019 – 7.30 p.m.
Join Jeff Zycinski, former Head of Radio at BBC Scotland, when he discusses his new book The Red Light Zone – An … - Aye Write 2019! Sara Sheridan introduces Anne Griffin and Anstey Harris
Friday, 22nd March 2019 Mitchell Library
Review by Mary Irvine
The two authors being introduced were Anne Griffin and Anstey Harris. Both in the fifties, each has recently published her first novel.Anne …
- Sleaford Mods, CCA screening and Q and A
Sleaford Mods – Invisible Britain
Wednesday 10 April 20197pm, £5 (£3) + £1 booking fee, Theatre
15+
Book Online / 0141 352 4900Sleaford Mods – Invisible Britain shows the most relevant and uncompromising British band …
- White Shroud by Antanas Skema – music and words with Merope
Wednesday 17th April, 2019, Doors open 7 PM, event until 9:30 PM
Savings Bank, Glasgow
An evening of music and words in celebration of cult Lithuanian novel WHITE SHROUD by Antanas Škėma, Lithuanian … - Book launch, readings and music at Avant Garde
The Launch of Glasgow: Justice/Just Is
13 May, 2019
Host Linda Jackson
Have you heard this man, Van Vuuren play guitar?
Have you heard Magi Gibson read? Now, have you read Charlie Gracie’s new … - Book Event ‘Resurrection Men’ by David Craig
Saturday 6th April, 2019
Good Press Gallery
David Craig will be hosting a book event at Good Press to promote his Glasgow-based debut novel, Resurrection Men. He will be discussing the book, … - Aye Write 2019! Frank Tallis and Laura Mucha
The Facts of Love
31st Mar 2019 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM
The Mitchell, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
Love is a great leveller. Everyone wants love, everyone falls in love, everyone loses love, … - Aye Write: Emily Cutts with Carol Craig
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3NY
31st March 2019 • 1:15PM – 2:15PM •In The Dear Wild Place campaigner Emily Cutts recounts her community’s successful David and …
- Aye Write 2019! Daniel Smith
The Ardlamont Mystery: The Real-Life Story Behind the Creation of Sherlock Holmes
31st Mar 2019 • 8:00PM – 9:00PM • Mitchell Library
In 1893, Alfred Monson is charged with killing a young …
- Aye Write 2019! Malachy Tallack and Madeline Bunting
Novels from the Edges of Britain
31st Mar 2019 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM • Mitchell Library
Shetland: a place of sheep and soil, of harsh weather, close ties and an age-old way … - Aye Write 2019! Alice Morrison
My 1001 Nights: Tales and Adventures from Morocco
31st Mar 2019 • 4:45PM – 5:45PM • Mitchell Library
TV presenter, writer and adventurer Alice Morrison gives her own unique and personal insight …
- Aye Write 2019! Walking and Running Through Scotland
Gary Sutherland and Jonny Muir
31st Mar 2019 • 3:00PM – 4:00PM
Walking and Running Through ScotlandMitchell Library, North Street, G3 7DN
Gary Sutherland could never fathom hillwalkers and had always managed to …
- Aye Write 2019: Johnny Ball
31st Mar 2019 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM • Mitchell Library
Wonders Beyond Numbers
Forty years ago, Johnny Ball wrote his first Think of a Number TV show, which opened the door to …
- Aye Write: Tribes of Glasgow review by Pat Byrne
I went along to Aye Write at The Mitchell Library to hear Stephen Millar and Alan McCredie talk about their book ‘Tribes of Glasgow’ (Luath Press) The book arose out …
- Aye Write: James Naughtie: Best Scottish Poems
James Naughtie
30th Mar 2019 • 8:00PM – 9:00PM
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
Best Scottish PoemsSince 2004, the Scottish Poetry Library’s annual online anthology Best Scottish Poems has collected the …
- Clydebuilt Showcase, Aye Write
Clydebuilt 11 Showcase
30th March 2019 • 3:00PM – 4:00PM
Free Event Mitchell Library
Clydebuilt is an innovative mentoring programme in which promising poets are paired with an experienced mentor for a period … - Aye Write: Gina Rippon and Caroline Criado-Perez
Saturday, 30th March 2019 • 1:15PM – 2:15PM
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Data Bias and the Gendered BrainReading maps or reading emotions? Barbie or Lego? We live in a gendered world where we …
- Aye Write! Remembering Tom Leonard
(Photography by Carol Peacock: www.carolannpeacock.com/)
Friday 29 March, 2019, 6 p.m. 7 p.m
The Mitchell, North Street, G3 7DN
Jim Carruth, Poet Laureate for Glasgow, and Liz Lochhead (along with some special guests) celebrate … - Rae Armantrout and Jay G Ying, The Poetry Club
27 May, 2018
Very special evening of poetry with Pulitzer Prize and National Book Critics Circle Award – winning poet Rae Armantrout and Jay G Ying
Please book tickets on Eventbrite
Rae Armantrout’s … - Aye Write 2019 : Beerjacket, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Friday 29 March, 2019 7.45 p.m.
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3NY
Musician & writer Beerjacket will be talking about his book and album of the same name, ‘Silver … - Aye Write 2019, Tom Shields review by Mary Irvine
Aye Write Festival 2019
Tom Shields Mitchell Library Sunday, 24th March 1.15 p.m.
One of the many things I love about Glasgow and its people is the humour, the banter and, … - Aye Write: Kamal Ahmed: The Life and Times of a Very British Man review Mary Irvine
Aye Write Festival Friday, 22nd March, 2019 Royal Concert Hall
The main theme of Kamal’s presentation was the notion of being British. What is it that makes anyone British? What is … - Linda Jaxson at Avant Garde
Monday 25 March, 2019 – 7.30 p.m.
Music from Linda Jaxson and Peter Parisetti.
With Poetry from Graeme Fulton.
If you want to dine at Avant Garde from 6.30 p.m. Telephone 0141 552 7143
Avant … - Aye Write! Open Mic with Cheeky Besom Productions
23rd Mar 2019 • 6:00PM – 7:30PM • Mitchell Library
Free Event Mitchell Library
All poets, warriors, misfits, dancers, writers, film makers, mystics, artists, troubadours, flaneurs, and musicians. Join Cheeky Besom Productions … - Aye Write 2019: ‘It’s Not About the Burqa’ Mariam Khan, Amna Saleem’ review Mary Irvine
Aye Write Festival 2019 3 p.m. Sunday, 17th March, Mitchell library
It’s Not About the Burqa: Muslim Women on Faith, Feminism, Sexuality and Race – Mariam Khan, Amna Saleem
When, in 2016, … - Aye Write 2019: Murray Pittock
Enlightenment in a Smart City
23rd Mar 2019 • 4:45PM – 5:45PM • Mitchell Library
Murray Pittock in conversation with Alistair Braidwood.Murray Pittock is Bradley Professor at the University of Glasgow and …
- Aye Write 2019: Alan Brown
Coast to Coast Across the Heart of the Highlands
23rd Mar 2019 • 1:15PM – 2:15PM • Mitchell Library
Seeking a temporary escape from city life and a mad modern world, Alan …
- Aye Write 2019 Henry Bell and Cat Boyd
Henry Bell & Cat Boyd
23rd Mar 2019 • 11:30AM – 12:30PM • Mitchell Library
The Changing Politics of GlasgowIt has been 100 years since the Battle of George Square and this …
- Evening of discussion: poetry and film with Sawsan Al-Areeqe
Thursday 28 March 2019 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. University of Glasgow
Andrew Stewart Cinema, Gilmorehill Halls, 9 University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQAn award-winning poet and filmmaker, Al-Areeqe is the recipient of …
- Aye Write: The Writing of Janet Paisley with Dr Linda Jackson, University of Strathclyde
23rd Mar 2019 • 12:00PM – 2:00PM • Mitchell Library
Janet Paisley was a writer, poet, playwright from Scotland writing in Scots and English. ‘Literature comes from your own doorstep and the … - Aye Write 2019 Tom & James Morton
23rd Mar 2019 • 1:15PM – 2:15PM
Mitchell Library, North Street, G3 7DN
Shetland: Cooking on the Edge of the WorldShetland is where Scotland meets Scandinavia and the North Sea hits the …
- Aye Write 2019 Gaelic Reading and Singing (Family Event)
Sunday 24th March, 2019 – 1 p.m. until 1.45 p.m.
The Mitchell Library, North Street, G3 7DN
Join a FREE fun-filled Gaelic reading session for families with stories, songs and puppets. Led … - Aye Write 2019: Henry VIII and the Men that Made Him Tracy Borman review by Mary Irvine
Aye Write Festival 2019 3 p.m. Saturday, 16th March, Mitchell library
On her first visit to Glasgow this accomplished speaker and author of several books on the Tudor period held a … - Aye Write – celebration of writing from community based literacy and creative writing learners
22 March, 2019 12.30 p.m. – 2.30 p.m.
Royal Concert Hall
Aye Write festival is celebrating the things in life that make us happy and give us a laugh.
Expect a lively event … - Neil Oliver at Aye Write 2019 review by Mary Irvine
Aye Write Festival 2019 Neil Oliver 11.30 a.m. -12.30 p.m. Saturday, March 16th Strathclyde Suite Royal Concert Hall
Having driven through heavy snow (Alexandria), meeting heavy sleet (Dumbarton), being overcharged … - Book Launch: Welcome to the Heady Heights by David Ross
Wednesday 20 March, 2019
Waterstones
Welcome back David Ross with his fantastic new novel Welcome to the Heady Heights.
This event is free to attend but please register via link.
A hilarious, dark and … - Frank Turner at Aye Write
18th Mar 2019 • 6:30PM – 8:00PM • Mitchell Library
Folk-punk icon Frank Turner discusses his new book
Songwriter Frank Turner discusses his new book Try this at Home.
In Try This at Home, folk-punk … - Andrew O’Hagan Creative Conversations
Monday 18 March, 2019
Free & Open to the Public
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
In 2003 Andrew O’Hagan was nominated by Granta magazine … - Launch of The Blame Game C.J. Cooke
Tuesday 19 March, 2019
John Smith’s Bookshop, University of Glasgow
Join us to celebrate the publication of Carolyn Jess-Cooke’s new novel THE BLAME GAME (as CJ Cooke) on Tues 19th March at … - Aye Write 2019 Angela Chadwick & Sarah Davis- Goff
Feminist Dystopian Fiction
Saturday 16th March, 2019
Mitchell Library, North Street,Glasgow G3 7DN
6:30-7:30pm
Ticket Price £6
Book online
0141 353 8000
Angela Chadwick – XX
When Rosie and Jules discover a clinical trial that enables two women … - Aye Write: Helena Kennedy QC
16th March 2019 • 8:00PM – 9:00PM • Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
How British Justice is Failing Women
In ‘Eve Was Shamed’ Helena Kennedy forensically examines new evidence that women are still …
- Aye Write: Stuart Cosgrove & Ken McNab
15th Mar 2019 • 7:45PM – 8:45PM • Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
1969: Death of the Sixties
A momentous year in musical history has given rise to two new books.
Stuart Cosgrove completes … - Aye Write: Louise Welsh Introduces… Temi Oh & Bridget Collins
17th March 2019 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM • Mitchell Library
Louise Welsh, the prize-winning novelist and Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Glasgow introduces two genre-busting debuts. In Temi …
- Aye Write: Monisha Rajesh
15th March 2019 • 6:00PM – 7:00PM • Mitchell Library
Around the World in 80 Trains
When Monisha Rajesh announced plans to circumnavigate the globe in eighty train journeys, she was met …
- The German Revolution: Expressionist Prints Lunchtime Talks Programme
6 March – 29 May 2019 ≠ 1.00pm
Hunterian Art Gallery
Admission free
Wednesdays until 29 May for a special programme of ten minute lunchtime talks inspired by The German Revolution: Expressionist Prints exhibition.
6 March … - Living with Words, Finn’s Place
Friday 10th May, 7.30pm | £8/£6 conc
An Evening Of Words, Music and Song with Steve Reilly and Linda Jaxson
Finn’s Place, 167 Ledard Road, Glasgow G42 9QU
Poetry, wine, music, and so … - Janice Galloway Words into Pictures
Tuesday, 12 March, 2019 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Scottish Writers Centre
Join the Scottish Writers’ Centre as writer Janice Galloway leads a writing workshop on the idea of a place – … - Poet Nadine Aisha Jassat at Creative Conversations
Monday 11 March 2019, 1 – 2 p.m.
Free & Open to the Public
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Nadine Aisha Jassat (Nadine Aisha) … - ‘I Say Nothing’ Kelvingrove – introduction by Christine Borland
Tuesday 12 March, 2019 – 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Scottish artist Christine Borland will discuss her new artwork, ‘I Say Nothing’, co-commissioned by Glasgow Museums and … - Aye Write: Peter Conradi and Mark Logue
Sunday 17th March, 2019 – 6.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
The King’s War
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
The George VI broadcast that formed the climax of the multi Oscar-winning film … - Aye Write 2019 Brian Allaway
Firefighters of Belfast
Sunday 17th March, 2019, 3:00-4:00pm
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
Belfast firefighters responded to every incident during the Troubles, wherever it was located, seeing the best and worst of … - Aye Write 2019 – Bethan Roberts & Kelleigh Greenberg-Jephcott
Presley & Capote: Musical and Literary Icons
Sunday 17th March, 2019
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN 8:00-9:00pm
From the moment she first holds him, after his twin brother is stillborn, Gladys Presley … - Public Lecture ‘On Blackness and Borders’ University of Glasgow
Tuesday 19 March 2019, 4-6pm
Professor Kaiama Glover, Columbia University
Public Lecture: ‘On Blackness and Borders’
Launch event of the new Arts Lab theme
Decolonizing Glasgow and the Post/Colonial
Led by Rachel Douglas, Christine Whyte, … - Aye Write presents Doddie Weir
Sunday, 24 March, 2019 1.15 p.m. – 2.15 p.m.
Glasgow Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3NY
In a rugby career which had huge highs and shocking lows, Doddie Weir faced … - Book Launch, Poets Republic Joy Hendry and Katy Ewing
Saturday March 2, 7-9pm.
Book publishing debut and to skull our wine at the launch of Bearings 1 – poems by Joy Hendry and Katy Ewing.
Tell it Slant, Project Cafe, 134 Renfrew … - Angus Peter Campbell / Aonghas Phàdraig Caimbeul, Creative Conversations
Monday 04 March 2019, 1 – 2 p.m.
Free & Open to the Public
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
www.gla.ac.uk/events/creativeconversations/
Angus Peter Campbell (Aonghas Phàdraig … - From Writing to Publishing: Creating A Literary Anthology
With Ruby McCann
23 April, 2019, 7 – 10.30 p.m.
Do you want to publish an anthology? There are ingredients and elements that are essential for keeping your budget low that will … - Poet Sophie Collins at Creative Conversations
Monday 25 February 2019 1 – 2 p.m.
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Creative Conversations
Sophie Collins grew up in Bergen, North Holland, and … - Creative Conversations – Novelist Jacob Ross
Monday 18 February 2019, 1 – 2 p.m.
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Free & Open to the Public
Jacob Ross is a novelist, … - The Raft Glasgow Film Theatre
15 – 20 February, 2019
Arguably the forerunner to reality TV experiments such as Big Brother, Mexican anthropologist Santisgo Genovés tested the limits of force human interaction in 1973’s Acali Experiment: … - Aye Write: Frank Quitely The Comics That Made Me
15th Mar 2019 • 6:00PM – 7:00PM • Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
The Comics That Made Me
Frank Quitely, legend in the world of comics, talks about the comics that have most …
- Tracey Thorn at Aye Write
14 March, 2019 – 6 p.m.
Mitchell Library,Another Planet: A Teenager in Suburbia
In a 1970s commuter town, Tracey Thorn’s teenage life was forged from what failed to happen. Her diaries were …
- Open Mic Tuesdays at Queen Margaret Union
Every Tuesday 8p.m.
Champions Barr, QMU, 22 University Gardens, University of Glasgow, G12 8QN
Open Mic is back at the QMU // takes place every Tuesday at 8PM in Champions Bar // … - David Keenan and Chris McQueer in Conversation
Monday, 25 February, 2019, 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
To celebrate the launch of ‘For The Good Times’, David Keenan and Chris McQueer will be in conversation on February 25th, 2019 … - Lorna Goodison, Poet Laureate of Jamaica in Conversation with Louise Welsh
University of Glasgow
Thursday, 14 March, 2019, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
This is a rare opportunity to share an evening with Lorna Goodison, Poet Laureate of Jamaica, and one of the … - Aye Write Raynor Winn & Charlotte Runcie
Thursday 14th March 2019 6:00PM – 7:00PM
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
The Salt and the SeaJust days after Raynor Winn learned that her husband of 32 years, was …
- Clochoderick Press Presents an Evening of Poetry and Spoken Word
Friday 1 March 2019 – 7 – 9pm
Oxfam Bookshop, 231 Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8UD
Free entry
Local writers Jim Ferguson, Graham Fulton, Mairi Murphy, Tracy Patrick and Fiona Lindsay will be reading … - Angus Peter Campbell at Aye Write
Thursday, 14 March, 2019 6 – 7 p.m.
The award-winning poet, novelist, journalist and broadcaster discusses his new Gaelic novel, the first event of several which explores Gaelic literature as part … - Women in Islam Exhibition
11 – 23 February, 2019
Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8AP
Want to find out more about Women in Islam. Her status, role and rights, why she wears the veil and … - Book Launch: Handle with Care and other stories by Ann MacLaren
Thursday 14th February, 2019 at 7.30 pm.
Waterstones Byres Road, 351-355 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8AU
Thursday 21st February, 2019 at 6pm.
Hillhead Library, Byres Road, 348 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8AP
Rose wants a baby, … - Tandem at The Tron
Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 February, 2019
After selling out their first night on Tuesday 5th February, Tandem Writing Collective are now bringing the show back.
Buy tickets
After three years of putting … - OK Fest – Kilmacolm’s Festival of Sound
2nd March, 2019, 2 – 4.15 p.m.
Free
Poetry and Literature Readings
Kilmacolm Old Kirk
This year’s festival’s theme will be the importance of joy in its broadest sense.
Performers at the event:
Renfrewshire’s Makar – … - Sisters and Seamonsters – Chiara Berardelli
8 March, 2019
The Glad Cafe (Glad Cafe drawing by Art by Arjo)
A night of story, song, tears and laughter celebrating, honouring and discovering the wonderful people who identify as women.
In … - Creative Conversations: Mark Cousins
FILMMAKER MARK COUSINS
4 February 2019 – 1 p.m.
Free & Open to the Public
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Mark Cousins programmed the Edinburgh … - St Mungo’s Mirrorball Mirrorball Poetry Showcase February, 2019
Vahni Capildeo, Gerrie Fellows and Ross Wilson
Thursday 7 February 2019
7pm, £7 on the door, Cinema
All ages
0141 352 4900
Another wonderful evening in store St Mungo’s Mirrorball Poetry showcasing the work of … - Launch of Calum Rodger’s new poetry pamphlet PORTS
Sunday 3 February, 2019
Super Bario, 7 King Street, G1 5QZ
Aarcade Paradise at Super Bario for the launch of Calum Rodger’s PORTS – a selection of classic twentieth century poems reimagined as … - Word Jazzology 16 February, 2019
Partickhill Bowling and Community Club, 46 Partickhill Road, Partick G11 5BY
Saturday, 16 February, 2019 8 p.m.
Cabaret collision of French-style jazz, comedy, poetry and literature. Stand up Ian Macpherson, winner of … - Book Launch Glasgow: ‘Where The Bridge Lies’ Frank Woods
Thursday 31 January, 2019
The Iron Horse, 115 West Nile Street, Glasgow G1 2SB
Official launch of Frank Woods’ debut novel ‘Where the Bridge Lies’. Celebrate with Frank at the Iron Horse on … - In Conversation with Rupert Thomson and Graeme Macrae Burnet
Waterstones Sauchiehall Street Glasgow
Thursday , 28 February, 2019Rupert Thomson is one of the UK’s most critically lauded writers. Author of eleven novels, his latest ‘Never Anyone But You’ tells the …
- Modern Poetry for Modern People at St Louis Partick
With Sam Small
St Louis Cafe/Bar 734 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow G11 6RD
“NEW ME NEW YEAR NEW POETRY NEW NIGHT “
First Thursday every month 9 – 11 p.m. FREE
“Come on down to … - Creative Conversations: DUB POET D’BI YOUNG ANITAFRIKA
Monday 28 January 2019, 1 – 2 p.m.
Free & Open to the Public
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
D’bi Young Anitafrika is a … - Sonnet Youth Showcase
17 February, 2019
The Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HB
Sonnet Youth is a spoken word house party, a literary rave, a poetic piss up – bringing together poets, comedians and musicians for … - 6th This Is Not A Burns Night, Govanhill Baths review Pat Byrne
I went along with my friend Gillian to The Rum Shack (657– 659 Pollokshaws Road, G41 2AB) for our first experience of this annual event. This year the celebration combined …
- Glasgow Literary Lounge – Alternative Burns
22 January, 2019
East End Showcase of Literature, Music and Art
Speakeasy and Open Mic Night with Jim Ferguson by Cheeky Besom Productions
Calton Bar, 415 London Road, G40 1AG
To secure a 5 … - Women and Rent Strikes Red Clydeside at the Mitchell Library
31 January, 2019, 6 p.m.
Talk by Dr Valerie Wright, Glasgow University, will consider role that women played in the grassroots and party political activism in Glasgow and West of Scotland, … - World Without Walls with musician and songwriter Brian McFall
Tuesday 26 February, 2019, 7 p.m.
Glasgow Literary Lounge
The Calton Bar, 415 London Road, Glasgow G40 1AG
A WORLD WITHOUT WALLS: Featuring ‘The Life of Brian’ with Musician and Songwriter Brian McFall
Calling all … - Novelist Sarah Moss Creative Conversations
Monday 21 January 2019, 1 p.m.
Free & Open to the Public
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Sarah Moss writes on the history and … - Tell It Slant Express Yourself on Burns Night
25 January, 2019 – 7 p.m.
What’s this, Tell it slant are hosting a Burns Night, complete with haggis, neeps and tatties. Aye. Veggie Haggis cos The Project Cafe is veggie.
Fantastic … - Rachael Allen, Creative Conversations
Monday 14 January, 2019 1 p.m.
Poet Rachael Allen
Free & Open to the Public
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Rachael Allen was born in … - Three Leaps of the Gazelle, Playwrights Studio
By Jack Dickson – Rehearsed Reading
17 January, 2019
CCA
Email hayley@playwrightsstudio.co.uk to reserve your seat.
‘That’s why we do this job, Jo-Jo. That’s why we’re here. To help people. Cos if we’re not … - Scottish National Poetry Slam January 2019
Scottish Slam Championships at The Tron Theatre
Sunday January 13, 2019 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Winners of slams in the chilly wee nation during the year go head to head for … - Charlie Gracie, Meet the Author, Fruin Farm review by Mary Irvine
Meet the Author
Charlie Gracie – ‘To Live With What You Are’
The final meeting of the Meet The Author events for 2018 took place once again at the picturesque Fruin … - This Is Not A Burns Night, Govanhill Community Baths Trust
Sunday, 20 January, 2019 . 2.30 – 4.30 p.m.
The Rum Shack
The 6th Annual Govanhill Baths “This is Not a Burns Night” event will be a tribute to our friend Tom … - Caro Ramsay, Plotting Your Novel
January, 15th, 2019
Scottish Writers Centre, CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD
A quick guide to getting it right!
A workshop and presentation on how to plot a novel, including lots of questions … - Stuart MacBride, Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow
CRIME WRITER STUART MACBRIDE
Creative Conversations
7 January 2019 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Free & Open to the Public
Stuart … - Love Music Hate Racism, The Arlington
Saturday 29 December, 2018
LMHR end-of-year party. It’s on the last Saturday of the year, in that sweet spot between Christmas Day and Hogmanay, and starts at 5pm.
All the performers have … - Karine Polwart, Creative Conversations
10 December, 2018, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
SINGER-SONGWRITER KARINE POLWART
Creative Conversations
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer Of The … - Refuweegee and Music Broth Unsilent Night Fundraiser
12 December, 2018
The Drygate, 85 Drygate Street, Glasgow G4 0UT
An Unsilent Night of good music, good company and a good cause! Refuweegee & Music Broth have teamed up to bring you the perfect xmas … - Novelist Ann Cleeves, Creative Conversations
Monday 3 December, 2018 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Ann Cleeves is the author of over thirty critically … - Christmas Speakeasy and Open Mic, Scottish Writers
18 December, 2018
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD
Scottish Writers are throwing their annual Speakeasy, hosted by the fabulous Rose Fraser Ritchie!
Get a slot:
The theme this year is “gifts”, so … - Mary Irvine’s Blog: Michael J Malone at Book Week Scotland 2018
A very appreciative audience enjoyed an entertaining two hours during the recent Book Week 2018 when the Helensburgh Library played host to poet turned novelist Michael J Malone.
He spoke of … - Lin Anderson, Shaping the Story at Scottish Writers Centre
Tuesday 4th December 2018: CCA Clubroom at 7:00pm
Centre for Contemporary Arts, 350 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3JD
Lin Anderson: Shaping the Story
A crime series is more about the character, than the crime. That’s … - Catriona Malan ‘Meet the Author’ at Fruin Farm
‘Meet the Author’ at Fruin Farm (Back by Popular Demand)
Not a shuffle, not a cough, ne’er a sniffle. Total absorption in the event. And what was the event? The award … - Mary Irvine’s Blog: Open Mic at the Balloch House Hotel
This event just gets better each time it’s ‘on’. A year from its conception by Ann MacKinnon, George Gibson and Mary Irvine we are now at the stage where people …
- Creative Conversations: Zinnie Harris, playwright, screenwriter and theatre director.
Monday 26 November 2018, 1 pm – 2 pm
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Zinnie Harris is a playwright, screenwriter and theatre director. … - From Glasgow to Saturn Call for Submissions
From Glasgow to Saturn is now accepting submissions for Issue 42, which will be published in March.
Looking for new, exciting work across a variety of genres and media. Prose, poetry, hybrid … - The Wee Guide to Porridge, Deedee Cuddihy
West end author unites Marianne Faithfull, a street preacher and a uni prof in a book about porridge
What do ‘60s pop legend Marianne Faithfull, a Jehovah’s Witness in Sauchiehall Street … - Book Week Scotland, Autumn Voices
21st Nov 2018 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM
Mitchell Theatre, Glasgow G3 7DNScottish Writers over 70 talk about creativity in later life
Scottish writers over 70 talk about creativity in later life. …
- Simon Carlyle and Gregor Sharp, Creative Conversations
Monday 19 November 2018 – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Television Co-Writers Simon Carlyle and Gregor Sharp
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Simon Carlyle … - Kusama – Infinity, Glasgow Film Theatre
20 – 22 November, 2018
This is the fascinating story of the queen of polka dots, Yayoi Kusama, one of the most popular artists in the world today. The film traces … - Breaking Boundaries, Bringing Translated Literature to Scotland
Monday 19 November, 2018
The Project Cafe
Hosted by Vagabond Voices
The current political climate has been defined by border enforcement and wall-building, and geopolitical maps are being sliced and policed with little … - Red Squirrel Press, Scottish Writers Centre
Scottish Writers’ Centre
Red Squirrel Press writers read from their recent work
Tuesday 20 November 2018, 7 p.m.
7pm, Free (unticketed), Clubroom
18+
0141 352 4900
Red Squirrel Press invites you to join them in supporting … - Remembering Glasgow’s Forgotten Women
Wednesday 12 December, 2018 – 6.30 p.m. – 8.00 p.m.
Maryhill Burgh Halls, 24 Gairbraid Ave, Glasgow G20 8YE
Hosted by Women’s Support Project
You are invited to an informal evening looking at … - Book Week Scotland 2018
19 – 25 November, 2018
During Book Week, people of all ages and walks of life will come together in libraries, schools, community venues and workplaces to share and enjoy books … - Mark Kermode Book Tour at GFT, ‘How Does It Feel?’
Tuesday November 27, 2018 at 8.00 p.m.
‘How Does It Feel? – a life of musical misadventures
Mark Kermode recounts his utterly foolhardy attempts to fulfill his dreams of becoming a pop … - Liam McIlvanney, Creative Conversations University of Glasgow
Monday 12 November 2018, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Novelist Liam McIlvanney
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Liam McIlvanney’s first book, Burns the Radical, … - Glasgow Scribes (calligraphy).
The Glasgow Scribes are a calligraphy hobby group which meets in Glasgow Caledonian University
Members come from in and around the Glasgow area and join the group to develop their calligraphy … - Book Week Scotland: Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin Documentary GFT
25 November, 2018, 5.50 p.m.
Major feminist author Ursula K. Le Guin paved the way for women and other marginalised writers. Best known for the Earthsea chronicles, her pioneering books examine society through the lens … - Book Week Scotland 2018 – Events at Arlington Baths Club
Book Week Scotland runs from 19 – 25 November.
Arlington Baths Club invites you to come along and enjoy a range of literary events in the fascinating surroundings of Glasgow’s first … - Poetry at Inn Deep with Cat Hepburn
20 November, 2018 8 p.m.
Inn Deep, 334 Great Western Road, G12
Cat Hepburn is an award-winning script writer, spoken word artist and educator based in Glasgow.
Her first poetry collection #GIRLHOOD, published by … - Book Week Scotland: Denise Mina and Liam McIlvaney
20 November, 2018, 6.30 p.m.
The Mitchell Library
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to hear these two award-winning crime writers discussing their latest novels, which use true-life cases (Peter Manuel and Bible … - Scottish Pen: The Day of the Imprisoned Writer
Thursday 15th November, 2018
Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP
Scottish Pen are marking 15th November, the Day of the Imprisoned Writer, by promoting literary culture, celebrating the freedom to write, and calling for justice … - Catriona Malan – Meet the Author at Fruin Farm
Thursday,15th November, 2018
10.30a.m (prompt) – 11.30 (ish) a.m.
Catriona Malan, multi award winner including her latest, the James Muir Trophy for her Poem ‘Ghia’.Catriona knew Jim well so was especially pleased … - Mary Irvine: Scottish Writers Centre Comes Home
A full house, good poetry and prose speakers, an interesting discussion (with a revelation) and a very entertaining and talented singer. All in one evening and all for free!
The … - ‘Neither Oil Nor Water’ book launch Jim Ferguson
6 December, 2018, 7.00 p.m.
The Clutha Bar
Dr Jim Ferguson will read extracts from his new novel ‘Neither Oil nor Water’ published by Cloch0derick Press. Poets Tracy Patrick and Cee Smith … - Gail Honeyman, Creative Conversations
NOVELIST GAIL HONEYMAN (EVENT CANCELLED) Next Week Liam McIlvanney. 12 November.
Creative Conversations
Monday 5 November 2018 – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
University Memorial Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University … - Women’s Voices in Culture and Politics in Cuba CCA
8 November, 2018 – 7 p.m.
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD
with @havanaglasgow filmfest
**FREE** Women’s Forum: Women’s Voices in Culture and Politics in Cuba and Scotland 2018 (15+), in collaboration … - Scottish Writers Centre, Day of the Dead
Tuesday, 6 November, 2018 – 7 p.m.
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD
Dove Tales will be celebrating the Mexican Day of the Dead by honouring the courage of conscientious objectors.
Larry … - Book Week Scotland: In Conversation with Graeme Macrae Burnet, GOMA
22 November, 2018 – 6 p.m.
Award-winning author Graeme Macrae Burnet at the Library @ GoMA! One of Scotland’s brightest literary talents, Graeme will discuss his novels and share his experiences … - Book Week Scotland, Stuart Cosgrove, Motherwell Library
Tuesday 20 November, 2018 at 7 p.m.
Motherwell Library, 35 Hamilton Rd, Motherwell ML1 3BZ
Well-known Scottish TV & Radio star Stuart Cosgrove (@Detroit67Book) is visiting #MotherwellLib for #BookWeekScotland to discuss his Soul … - Book Week Scotland: Glasgow’s Jewish Rebels
22 November, 2018 – 5.30 p.m.
The Gorbals was the centre of Jewish life in Glasgow – crowded, radical and full of activity. Come and learn about this fascinating piece of … - Celebrate John Maclean Centenary / Living Rent Benefit at Stereo
Saturday 1 December, 2018 – 7 p.m.
Celebrate the Centenary of great John Maclean coming home to the Clyde!
Featuring JAMES KELMAN | HEIR OF THE CURSED | DECLAN WELSH and more
Stereo … - Tawona Sithole, Poet and Musician at Creative Conversations
Monday 29 October 2018 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Creative Conversations
University of Glasgow Memorial, Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Tawona Sithole is from Zimbabwe, … - Writers for Peace, Project Cafe
Various Moons
Tuesday 23 October, 2018
Project Cafe, 134 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G3 6ST
Continuing this series on the theme of peace. Three writers and one musician from across Scotland come together to … - I Remember It Well Symposium, Paisley
Paisley Arts Centre, 15 New St, Paisley PA1 1EZ
Thursday 1 November, 2018
The ‘I Remember It Well!’ symposium will bring together academics, practitioners from community learning and community groups to discuss the … - The Muse at St Louis – A Night of Justice
Thursday 29 November, 2018
A night of words, music, wine and chat with host Linda Jackson. Writers include:
Janet Crawford, Maggie Graham, Dave Manderson, Kay Metcalfe and Douglas Thomson
Inspirational music from ‘Heir … - Something Good Will Always Happen – Graham Fulton
Saturday, 27 October, 2018, 7.30 p.m.
The Project Cafe
An Invite to The Launch of poet, Graham Fulton’s ‘Something Good Will Always Happen’ published By Penniless Press and Flesh And Stone: ‘A … - Claire McFall, Creative Conversations
Creative Conversations University of Glasgow
Monday, 15 October, 2018, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
NOVELIST CLAIRE MCFALL
University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel, University of Glasgow, West Quadrangle, Gilbert Scott Building, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Claire McFall’s first … - Cultural Diversity Showcase, The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Black History Month
Friday 19 October, 2018, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
RCS Cultural Diversity Showcase The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland brings to BHM 2018 a night of performance from its … - “Freedom Bound” – Slavery in Scotland Discussion at GOMA
Thursday 18 October, 2018
6 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
Nelson Mundell, PhD researcher at Glasgow University, and Sha Nazir, director of BHP comics, will discuss the research and development process of making “Freedom … - Motherhood Loss and Legacy, National Library of Scotland, Kelvin Hall
Tuesday 13 November, 2018 with Jan Bee Brown
3 p.m. – 5 p.m. No need to book – just drop in.
Join artist and storyteller Jan Bee Brown for an afternoon exploring … - Maya Chowdhry, Creative Conversations
Monday 8 October, 2018, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
POET AND TRANSMEDIA WRITER MAYA CHOWDHRY
Creative Conversations
Maya Chowdhry’s debut poetry … - Thomas Muir Festival 2018
Wednesday 7th November 2018, 12.45pm – 4.30pm
Boclair Academy
Inveroran Drive
Bearsden
G61 2PL
‘THE PEOPLE’S VOICE’:
Scottish Political Poetry, Song and the Franchise 1832-1918
You are warmly invited to attend
the 8th in the annual series of Friends … - Women’s Suffrage in Glasgow, An Afternoon of Talks
Tuesday 4th December, 208, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Come along to find out about the Glasgow and West of Scotland Association for Women’s Suffrage, Glasgow Lady Artists, trade unionist and … - MCSTAPE – Book Launch Stephen Watt and special guests
Thursday 29 November, 2018 at 8 p.m.
Hosted by Last Night From Glasgow
Join Stephen and his special guests as they take you on a musical and poetic journey through his love … - Red Squirrel Press: Poets Read from New Publications
Tuesday, 9 October, 2018 – 7 p.m.
The Project Cafe, 134 Renfrew Street, G3 6ST
Red Squirrel Press invites you to join them in supporting new writing with the launch of three … - Outside The Narrative: Stephanie Young and Tom Leonard
Wednesday, 24 October, 2018
The Poetry Club, 100 Eastvale Place, Glasgow G3 8QG
An exciting evening of poetry featuring Tom Leonard and Stephanie Young. Hosted by Colin Herd.
Tom Leonard is a hugely … - Talks at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
(Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Photograph by Jim Byrne)
André Lhote’s painting ‘Head of a Woman’
Tuesday 2 October, 2018
2 p.m. – 2.15 p.m.
Explore one of the recent changes to the French … - National Poetry Day Slam
Thursday, 4 October, 2018
The Mitchell Library
Poetry slam to celebrate National Poetry Day with poets from the Beyond Boundaries project and the Mitchell Poetry Reading Group.
This event is open to all … - Brian Whittingham: Walking Between Worlds
Book Launch of poems WALKING BETWEEN WORLDS published by Red Squirrel Press
Tuesday 9 October, 2018, Tuesday 7 p.m.
The Project Cafe, 134 Renfrew St. / Glasgow G36STAlso at 3rd November, 2018 – …
- ‘thi wurd’ #3 at The Old Hairdressers, Glasgow
3 October, 2018 6.30 .m. until late
The Old Hairdressers, Renfield Lane, G2 5AR
Entry £2
thi wurd issue 3 is being launched at The Old Hairdressers, Renfield Lane, City Centre 6.30pm till … - Jane Harris Creative Conversations University of Glasgow
Monday, 1 October, 2018 – 1 p.m.
NOVELIST JANE HARRIS
Creative Conversations
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Jane Harris’s first novel The Observations was shortlisted for … - The Scottish Witchfinder by Jacqueline Smith
Book Launch
The Scottish Witchfinder by Jacqueline Smith
Garnethill Multicultural Community Centre, 21 Rose Street, Glasgow G3 6RE
18 October, 2018 a 6.30 p.m.
Waterstones, 351 – 355 Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8AU
www.flemingpublications.comEvent on Facebook
Also at …
- John Maclean, Hero of Red Clydeside by Henry Bell
Book Launch,Waterstones, 153 – 157 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow G2 3EW
23 October, 2018, 7 p.m.
Join Henry Bell in conversation with Vannessa Collingridge as they discuss Henry’s new book on John Maclean.
Event … - Hollie McNish OranMor
10 October, 2018, Doors 7 p.m. Event starts 7.30 p.m.
The Venue, OranMor, Top of Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8QX
With Benjamin Zephaniah stating ‘I can’t take my ears off her’, Kate … - Three Kinds of Kissing by Helen Lamb Book Launch
Waterstones Byres Road
Friday 21 September, 2018, 7.30 p.m.
The Glasgow launch of Helen Lamb’s first and only novel, Three Kinds of Kissing, published by Vagabond, will be Friday, 21st September at … - After He Died Book Launch, Michael J Malone
Waterstones, 153-157 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3EW
Friday 28 September, 2018 at 7 p.m.
Waterstones welcomes back award winning author Michael J Malone with his beautifully written new title After He Died.
Michael Malone … - Stuart Paterson, Write on Cue!
Tuesday 25th September 2018 at 7:00 pm
The Project Cafe, 134 Renfrew St, Glasgow G3 6ST
Scottish Writers Centre
In 2017, Stuart was appointed BBC Scotland’s Poet in Residence, a joint venture between the … - An Evening with Nawal Slemiah, Project Cafe Glasgow
18 October, 2018
Project Cafe, 134 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G3 6ST
Join us in Glasgow for an Evening with Nawal Slemiah, founder of Women in Hebron.
Women in Hebron is a Palestinian nonprofit … - Bloody Scotland, 2018
21 – 23 September, 2018
Stirling
Liam McIlvanney winner of Scottish Crime Book of the Year 2018
McIlvanney Prize Shortlist, Bloody Scotland 2018
Bloody Scotland has established itself as the leading Scottish International Crime … - STAGE Multimedia Exhibition
Friday 14 – Sunday 16 September, 2018
A 3-Day multimedia exhibition of painting, sculpture and photography with live music and poetryFriday 14th Sept 6pm – 8pm Exhibition Opening
LOUISE MALONE – Painting, … - Stuart Cosgrove, ‘Harlem 69’ Book Launch
Stuart Cosgrove will be on tour to launch ‘Harlem 69’ The Future of Soul – final part of #SoulTrilogy
The Admiral Bar,72a Waterloo St, Glasgow G2 7DA
20 October, 2018.
Buy tickets
Other dates … - Richard Holloway, Creative Conversatons
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Monday, 24 September, 2018
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
As part of the on-going Creative Conversation speaker series, writer, … - All The Time We Thought We Had, Gordon Darroch Waterstones
Tuesday 11 September, 2018
Waterstones, 153 – 157 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3EW
How do you start a new life when the person you love is about to die?
At the age of … - Cheeky Besoms Speakeasy and Open Mic Night Glasgow
Saturday 29 September, 2018, 6-30 p.m. – 10.30 p.m.
The Project Cafe, 134 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G3 6ST
Cheeky Besom Productions ‘Artists With Attitude’
“If you want to end the war then instead … - With Their Best Clothes On, New Writing Scotland Launch
Wednesday 5 September, 2018 at 7.30 p.m.
Waterstones Byres Road, 351-355 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8AU
New Writing Scotland is the principal forum for poetry and short fiction in Scotland today. Edited by Susie … - The Big Chair – Autumn Voices – Robin Lloyd-Jones
Robin Lloyd-Jones
And what a big chair it was! Robin Lloyd-Jones looked like a pixie – size wise that is!
Loved the concept of the Big Chair. Looking at six … - An Evening with Charles McGarry, Waterstones Sauchiehall Street
Friday 7 September, 2018
The Shadow of the Black Earl
Haunted by his last case and bereaved by a sudden loss, Leo Moran is invited to spend the summer at Biggnarbriggs Hall, … - Public Lecture of the Publishing Scotland’s International Fellows Glasgow – review by Mary Irvine
‘Main entrance, first right, first left.’ I was early. Reliant on train times, and the ‘drop of a hat’ cancellations, I had taken an early train. No problems. Partick not …
- Fail Better Open Mic, Villiers & Co
30 August, 2018
‘Oor holiday in the west end continues!’
Come down on THURSDAY for a night of more OPEN MIC Fail Better mayhem. Starting the back of 7 to give you … - Susan Calman, Aye Write Glasgow
3 September, 2018
The Mitchell Theatre, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DR
Comedian and broadcaster Susan Calman brings all the joy to Aye Write! this September with her new book, Sunny Side Up.
It’s a … - Word Jazzology, Glasgow 30 August 2018
Babbity Bowsters, Merchant City
Thursday, 30 August, 2018 – 7.30 p.m.
Tickets £5 on the door
Where comedy, music and literature collide. Irish stand up and comedy novelist Ian Macpherson oversees a cabaret … - An Evening with Charles E. McGarry, Waterstones Sauchiehall Street
7 September, 2018
The Shadow of the Black Earl
Haunted by his last case and bereaved by a sudden loss, Leo Moran is invited to spend the summer at Biggnarbriggs Hall, the … - Ajay Close, Scottish Suffragettes, The Project Cafe
Mayhem in Short Skirts, The Scottish Suffragettes
Tuesday 14 August, 2014 – 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
The Project Cafe, 134 Renfrew Street, G3 6ST
Scottish Writers Centre (change of venue from CCA)
£5/£3, … - Publishing Scotland International Showcase, University of Glasgow Chapel
Thursday 23 August 2018
17:00 – 20:00
University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel
Malachy Tallack, Chitra Ramaswamy, Alan Parks, Mick Kitson and Sally Magnusson, chaired by Louise Welsh
Malachy Tallack, Chitra Ramaswamy, Alan Parks, Mick … - Bute Noir 2018
Weekend Timetable 3 – 5 August, 2018
BUTE NOIR EVENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY 3rd AUGUST
4.30 pm – 5.30pm Bute Museum
A starter for tension: James Oswald, Sarah Hilary and Mari Hannah
6 pm – 7 … - Tidelines Book Festival 2018, Irvine, Scotland
27 – 30 September,2018
TIDELINES BOOK FESTIVAL
Harbour Arts Centre, 114-116 Harbour Street, Irvine, KA12 8PZ
After a very successful festival in 2017 – Tidelines is all set to go again in 2018 … - The Sma Shot 2018 Paisley Town Hall
The 4th annual Sma’ Shot Slam
Saturday 7 July, 2018, 7 – 10p.m.
Paisley Town Hall, Abbey Close, Paisley PA1 1JF
Hosted by Shaun Moore.
The poetry night with a difference, held on the … - The Backstreets of Purgatory, Waterstones Byres Road
Book Launch
Thursday, 19 July, 2018
Waterstones, 351-355 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8AU - Encounter No 1 by Sogol Mabadi and Emma Helen Reid
Exhibition open: Fri 13 July – Sun 29 July – 12 – 6pm
Open Thursdays to Sundays.
The Pipe Factory, 42 Bain Street, G40 2LA
Encounter no. 1 is a joint endeavour by … - Word Jazzology hosted by Magi Gibson, Babbity Bowsters, Glasgow
5 July, 2018
Where literature, comedy and music collide
Q: what happens when you put a chanteuse, a comedy writer, a jazz guitarist and his music mates, a novelist and a poet … - Spotlight on Cinemas – West End Festival 2018
Monday, 25 June, 20128 – 6.30 p.m.
Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Road, G12 8AP
Gordon Barr, co-founder of www.scottishcinemas.org highlights the architectural history of cinema, including converted roller-skating rinks, the earliest purpose-built …
- The 5th Annual Champipunship, OranMor
Tuesday, 10 July, 2018 7 p.m.
OranMor, Top of Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8QX
The Annual Champipunship is back!
Eight competitors are raring to go.
The house band- The Pun Lovin’ Criminals are getting … - Cindigo, Poets at West End Festival
30 June, 2018 2.30 p.m. – 4.30p.m.
Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Road, G12 8AP
Stuart Paterson is looking forward to being part of this Glasgow West End Festival event – 5 poets … - Explore Wellspring Writing, Laura T. Fyfe, Scottish Writers
Tuesday, 19 June, 2018
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD
If you’re feeling creatively or motivationally challenged, The Scottish Writers Centre has just the cure for you this June. Ignite your imagination … - Kittlin and the Carlton 3, West End Festival
Thursday 21 June 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Kelvinside Hillhead Church, Saltoun Street, Observatory Road Glasgow G12 9AG
Event on Facebook
www.westendfestival.co.uk - Dodie Bellamy, Kevin Killian, Calum Gardner, SWG3 Poetry Club
Tuesday 19 June 2018, 19:00 – 21:30
Dodie Bellamy writes genre-bending works that focus on sexuality, politics, and narrative experimentation, challenging the distinctions between fiction, essay, and poetry. Her most recent …
- The Art of Words, Thistle Gallery, 14 June, 2018
Fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support
Thistle Gallery, Scottish Contemporary Art
56 Park Road, Glasgow G4 9JF
Email
Telephone: 0141 334 3444
www.thistle-gallery.com
Thursday, June 14th, 2018 – 7 p.m. until 9.30 p.m.
Wine / Raffle/ Canapes – … - Beyond Boundaries, Festival 2018, Call For Poems
Beyond Boundaries
Festival 2018, the cultural and arts programme that will run as part of the Glasgow 2018 European Championships, is supporting a call for poems responding to ‘Beyond Boundaries’. These could … - Examination Paper, Creative Writing Event/Installation, Scotland Street School
Friday, June 22nd, 2018, 2 – 4 p.m.
Come along and take part in a mock exam – forming part of a future exhibition.
To book your space and for more information … - Launch of Autumn Voices 2018
PLAYSPACE PUBLICATIONS INVITE YOU TO THE LAUNCH OF THE BOOK ‘AUTUMN VOICES’
Autumn Voices: Scottish writers over 70 talk about creativity in later life.
Edited by Robin Lloyd-Jones, (PlaySpace Publications, £12.99)
EDINBURGH:Thursday 21 … - ‘Growing and Dying’ Tribute to Janet Paisley, Event at Waterstones, Sauchiehall Street
Thursday, 7th June, 2018, 7 p.m.
Waterstones, 153-157 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3EW
The event is free but please call Waterstones to book 0141 332 9105.
With Tom Leonard, Alan Riach, Anne Donovan and Janice … - The Art of Words, Thistle Gallery, 7 June, 2018
Fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support
Thistle Gallery, Scottish Contemporary Art
56 Park Road, Glasgow G4 9JF
Email
Telephone: 0141 334 3444
www.thistle-gallery.com
Thursday, June 7th, 2018 – 7 p.m. until 9.30 p.m.
Wine / Raffle/ Canapes – … - Writers’ Workshop Day at Fruin Farm, Nr. Helensburgh
Wednesday, 20th June 2018
The venue is the picturesque Fruin Farm at the Cross Keys roundabout on the A818, Helensburgh, G84 9EE (www.fruinfarm.co.uk)
Programme
10.15 am Robin Lloyd-Jones Building a character
11.15 am … - Marian Keyes at Aye Write, the Mitchell Library
30th May, 2018
Join international best-seller Marian Keyes at The Mitchell Library
She’s so funny – this is bound to be thoroughly entertaining and an absolute hoot.
Marian Keyes: talking books, talking life, … - Word Jazzology, Partickhill Bowling and Community Club
WORD JAZZOLOGY!
Saturday, 8 June, 2019 at 8pm – 11 pm
Partickhill Bowling & Community Club
Christine Bovill, Alan Bissett, Ian Macpherson, Magi Gibson, Le Jazz Band with Helen Jayne violin and Graham … - Autumn Voices Project – Poetry Competition 2018
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Free opportunities to writers in later life that are available through the Autumn Voices Project which aims to promote and discuss creativity in later life.A poetry competition for … - Autumn Voices Showcase 2018
Autumn Voices Showcase: Aims to promote and discuss creativity in later life. They are offering a free showcase for work published by writers over the age of 60 years.
WELCOME to … - Creative Writing Fair, University of Glasgow
Wednesday 23 May, 2018
QMU– University of Glasgow
Browse and buy pamphlets, zines and publications from 3pm!
Readings and performances – from 5pm.
A great way to celebrate the return of marks / end … - Aye Write: Wee Write Beano Cartoon Capers, Mitchell Library
20 May, 2018 at 10.30 – 11.30
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DNFind out all about the Beano and draw your fave characters to take home!
Celebrate the 80th birthday of … - Aye Write: Wee Write One Button Benny with Alan Windram
20th May 2018 10:30AM – 11:30AM
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
3 – 6 years old
Benny is a Robot. Benny has a big red button in the middle of … - Ann-Marie MacDonald in conversation with Louise Welsh, University of Glasgow
University Chapel
Wednesday 9 May, 2018 – 4 p.m.Free & Open to the Public
Ann-Marie MacDonald is an author, playwright, and actor. (Photo by Guntar Kravis)
She is best known for her novels, Adult Onset, Fall … - The Great May Day Cabaret, Night for Chris Bartter, OranMor
Monday 7th May, 2018 show starts 7.30pm
Featuring another fantastic line-up, the seventh annual Great May Cabaret includes a tribute to founder member Chris Bartter, whose untimely death last October robbed … - Wee Write Literary and Book Festival for schools and children 2018
Family Days and Wee Write! Schools Programme
All set to go ahead with rescheduled dates after cancellation due to heavy snowfall courtesy of the so-called ‘Beast from the East’.
Here are the rescheduled dates:
Family … - Radical Film Network 6818 Launch, Glasgow
May Day – Tuesday 1 May, 2018 at 7 p.m.
citizenM, 60 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G2 3BW
Radical Film Network Scotland commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of 1968, a tumultuous year in politics … - Camilla Grudova, QMU, University of Glasgow
Tuesday 24 April 2018 – 6 p.m.
QMU, University Gardens, G12
Free admission – all welcome.
If you like your short stories ‘grotesque and very dark please come along and hear Camilla Grudova.
Camilla … - Aye Write: Archie Macpherson, Adventures in the Golden Age
The Mitchell Library
26th April 2018 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM
Archie was the voice of Scottish football, he knew the players, the managers and many of the fans through this halcyon time … - Cross-feed Night School with Dr David Luke
Thursday 26 April, 2018, 6.30 p.m.
The Reidvale Centre, 13 Whitevale Street, Glasgow G31 1 QW
In conjunction with the exhibition Cross-feed, Market Gallery presents a special edition of Night School with … - ‘Growing and Dying’ a tribute to the writer Janet Paisley edited by Linda Jackson
The book is a tribute to the award winning writer Janet Paisley. It is a combination of essays, poems and biography. The writers include, Professor Alan Riach, Tom Leonard, James …
- Dr Yupin Chung: Tea Under A Willow Tree, Glasgow Art Club
(Image credit: Courtesy of Thomas Jacobi)
Thursday, 27 September, 2018 – 6 p.m.
Glasgow Art Club, 185 Bath Street, G2 4HU
Abstract: Chinese symbols are embodied in daily life. Tea signifies harmony, respect, … - Stuart Murdoch, Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow
Monday 16th April, 2018 1 p.m.
Free & Open to the Public
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Musician, songwriter and filmmaker Stuart Murdoch of … - A Fiction Reading. with Sheila Llewellyn and Andrew Meehan, Crossways Festival review by Pat Byrne
Crossways Festival Irish/Scottish, Literary and Cultural Festival, Glasgow, 2018
A Fiction Reading. with Sheila Llewellyn and Andrew Meehan. 11th April 2018 at The Tron Theatre
I always enjoy discovering new authors so … - Glasgow Zine Fest SQIFF Presents: Live in DIY Queer Filmmaking Conversation! CCA
Saturday 14 April 2018
SQIFFs Helen Wright presents a screening-performance looking at the work of DIY queer filmmakers Krissy Mahan and Nakshatra Bagwe whilst joined by the filmmakers via the interwebs for a … - Mandarin Translations – The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon at Fudan University in Shanghai, announced the new Mandarin translation of The Prime of Jean Brodie. The First Minister has written the foreword to the …
- Fail Better at McCHuills, April 12th, 2018
April Shower o’ Bastirts
Anyone else got some pent up anger about the world we’re in? I haven’t updated my subscription to the reality for a while, so it’s been all … - David Mach ‘Against the Tide’ Cass Art, Glasgow
The Art Space, Cass Art, 63 – 67 Queen Street, Glasgow, G1 3EN
Installation: 3rd – 15th April, 2018
Exhibition continues: 16th – 27th May, 2018
David Mach, In Conversation with Rab Noakes, 11 … - Tom Russell, Tales From Inside The World of Rock, Bishopton Library
Wednesday 11 April, 2018 7 p.m.
Bishopton Community Library, 11 Greenock Rd, Bishopton PA7 5JW
- Glasgow Museums and Libraries, Civilisations Festival 2018
The Mitchell Library – Stephen Mitchell’s Legacy
With Alison Young, Librarian, Glasgow Libraries Monday 9, Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 April, 12.30-12.45pm
Hear the story of the man who founded The Mitchell … - Scottish Writers’ Centre Short Films for Creatives, with Lesley Traynor, CCA
Tuesday 10 April 2018
7pm, £6 (£3) on the door, Clubroom
18+
0141 352 4900
After the success of their first event last year, Lesley Traynor of Fierce Poetry in Motion will host an … - Crossways Irish/Scottish Festival Fiction Reading & Poetry at The Tron
11th – 14th April, 2018
Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HB
A Fiction Reading
Sheila Llewellyn and Andrew Meehan
Wednesday, 11 April, 2018
3.00pm – 4.30pm
Free Book Tickets
The Irish-in-Scotland Reading
Donal McLaughlin, Donny O’Rourke and Miriam … - Scottish Shorts 2018 – submissions
Scottish Shorts 2018 – OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
Closing date Monday 2 April 10.00 a.m.
Scottish Shorts 2018 is a comprehensive short film development and production programme for NEW filmmaking talent. Scottish Shorts is targeting … - Jim and Pat’s Podcast: Glasgow West End – Jim talks to Ian Smith of Last Night From Glasgow
Ian Smith from the record label Last Night From Glasgow: Part One. JPWEC Episode Three
March 30, 2018
In this episode I chat with Ian Smith from the record label, ‘Last Night From … - Crossways: The Irish Scottish Cultural & Literary Festival, Glasgow Merchant City
T R A S N Ú ~ COMAR
The Irish Scottish Cultural & Literary Festival
9–15 April 2018
The Emigrant Support Fund, of the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin, has recently awarded Irish Pages a … - Scottish Writers’ Centre New Writing Showcase at CCA, Glasgow
Tue 27 March 2018
7pm, Free (unticketed), Clubroom
18+
0141 352 4900
6.30 p.m.
It takes passion, talent, and craftsmanship to create art with words as a medium, and Glasgow writers and poets are brimming … - Dispossession: The Great Social Housing Swindle, GFT
25 March, 2018
For some people, a housing crisis means not getting planning permission for a loft conversion. For others it means, quite simply, losing their home. In this new documentary, narrated … - Women Writers on the Fringe, Carlton Studios, Glasgow
Friday 18 May, 2018
Anti-fracking Fundraiser – £5 on door. - Tricky Hat presents The Flames, CCA, Glasgow
Sunday 25 March 2018
3pm + 7pm, £5 (£3.50) + £1 booking fee, Theatre
14+ accompanied by an adult
Book Online / 0141 352 - Mary Irvine’s Blog: Open Mic Hits The Sticks
First Monday Open Mic – Function Room Balloch House Hotel
Ann MacKinnon (Balloch), George Gibson (Bonhill) and Mary Irvine (Alexandria) were coming home one night from giving readings at the Scottish … - Stuart David at Aye Write, 2018 review by Pat Byrne
Stuart David, Peacock’s Alibi
Aye Write, 15 March, 2018, University of Glasgow
‘Peacock Johnson’s got an idea that’s guaranteed to make him rich, and a friend who’s willing to invset in the … - Creative Conversations Poet and Playwright Inua Ellams, University of Glasgow
Monday 19 March, 2018
1 – 2 PM University Chapel
Free & Open to the Public
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Born in Nigeria in … - AyeWrite! 2018 Ten Writers Telling Lies
21st March, 2018 • 6:00PM – 7:00PM
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN
Ten Writers Telling Lies is a unique collaboration between a group of storytellers and po-ets, and the singer-songwriter … - Stuart David, writer and musician at Aye Write 2018
With Alistair Braidwood
Monday 15 March, 2018
University of Glasgow Chapel, Chapel Corridor (South), West Quadrangle, University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQ
As part of this year’s Aye Write!, writer and musician Stuart David will … - Leo Barasi, The Climate Majority, Aye Write 2018
18th March 2018 • 4:45PM – 5:45PM
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
The Climate Majority is about apathy, about those who don’t talk about global warming – the billions of … - Jo Pratt & Sumayya Usmani: The Flexible Vegetarian at Aye Write, 2018.
18th Mar 2018 • 3:00PM – 4:00PM
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
Whether you’re an occasional meat-eater, a vegetarian who needs to cook for meat-eaters, or even a dedicated veggie, … - Owen Mullen, Claire MacLeary and Angus McAllister Criminal Beginnings at Aye Write
21st Mar 2018 • 7:45PM – 8:45PM
Aye Write at The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DNThree crime writers who started out life in Glasgow, but haven’t always chosen to …
- The Books That Made Me, Adele Patrick, Glasgow Women’s Library at Aye Write 2018
Dr. Adele Patrick: The Books That Made me
18th Mar 2018 • 3:00PM – 4:00PM
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
The Books That Made Me from the founder of the Glasgow … - Michael Meighan, Aye Write 2018 – Glasgow in 50 Buildings
25th Mar 2018 • 1:15PM – 2:15PM
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
Michael Meighan will guide you through churches, theatres, commercial and public edifices of Glasgow’s rich industrial heritage, presented … - Ash Dykes, Mission Impossible, Aye Write 2018
16th Mar 2018 • 7:45PM – 8:45PM
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
Discover how a young man from Wales transformed himself into one of the world’s most exciting young adventurers.‘Epic …
- Christopher Baker – Monarch of the Glen, Aye Write 2018
22nd Mar 2018 • 6:00PM – 7:00PM
CCA, Centre for Contemporary Arts , 350 Sauchiehall Street , Glasgow G2 3JDChristopher Baker’s book explores the fascinating and complicated history of the iconic …
- Simon McDermott & Chris Wilson, The Songaminute Man, Aye Write 2018
24th Mar 2018 • 3:00PM – 4:00PM
Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN
The extraorinary story of Simon McDermott and his Dad Ted, The Songaminute man.
When Simon McDermott’s Dad Ted was diagnosed … - Chris Bryant, ‘Entitled’ at Aye Write 2018
24 March, 2018 8.15 p.m
The Tramway
The popular and outspoken MP Chris Bryant discusses his new book, ‘Entitiled,’ the full, shocking story of the British aristocracy, from Anglo-Saxon times until the …
- Aye Write 2018, Jon McGregor introduces…Chris Power & Chris McQueer
18th Mar 2018 8:15PM – 9:15PM
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
Jon McGregor introduces new writers Chris Power & Chris McQueer
The prize-winning novelist will be introducing another two debut writers, … - Gail Honeyman and Sarah Winman Word of Mouth Best Sellers, Aye Write 2018
Gail Honeyman & Sarah Winman, Word of Mouth Best-sellers
18th Mar 2018 • 8:15PM – 9:15PM • Glasgow Royal Concert Hal, 2 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3NYl
Both of these novelists have enjoyed … - Scottish Women Writers with Linda Jackson of University of Strathclyde Creative Writing
The Mitchell Library
24 March, 2018 5.30 p.m.
This session will look at some of the ‘forgotten’ women; the ‘anonymous’ balladeers from the past and compare and contrast the representations of women … - Stuart David Peacock’s Alibi, Aye Write 2018
Stuart David: Peacock’s Alibi
15th Mar 2018 • 7:45PM – 8:45PM • University of Glasgow Chapel, West Quadrangle, Gilbert Scott Building, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Stuart David is a musician, songwriter and novelist.
With Alistair Braidwood, Scots … - Wee Write – Family Days at Aye Write! 3 and 4 March, 2018
Looking for a fun day out for the little bookworms in your life? Celebrate their imagination at the Wee Write! Family Days! It’s an absolute must for the kids. Join …
- Ten Writers Telling Lies and M. Litt Creative Writing Open Mic, Gilchrist Centre University of Glasgow
Wednesday 28 February, 2018 – 6 p.m.
The Gilchrist, University of Glasgow, Gilbert Scott Building, University Avenue, G12 8QQ
Ten Writers Telling Lies will perform with prose, poetry and music. M.Litt Creative Writing … - Nature Writing Beyond Landscape – Scottish Writers Centre, Glasgow
Writing The World Around Us
13 March,2018 –7 p.m.
Scottish Writers Centre, CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD
“The best environmental art, then, is deconstructed from the inside. As theory it retains its … - Express Yourself, Women in Poetry at Tell It Slant, Friday 23 February, 2018
Friday, 23 February, 2018
Tell It Slant, 134 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G3 6ST
This is a biggie!! ((IT IS EXPRESS YOURSELF’S 1ST BIRTHDAY))
We are celebrating Woman In Poetry. It’s the year of … - Colin Herd, Poet at Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow
Monday 19 February, 2018 – 1 – 2 PM
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Free & Open to the Public
Colin Herd is a poet … - LGBT History Month, Film Screening and Discussion, STUC
STUC LGBT+ Committee
Thursday 22 February, 2018 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
An evening of short films and discussion as part of LGBT+ History Month!
Screening some short films (BBC Queer Britain, My … - Ian Bell New Writing Award, Meet the Judges at Aye Write
Melanie Reid, Michael Gray & Iain Macwhirter,The Importance of Good Journalism
17th Mar 2018 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3NY
Join the distinguished judges of Ian … - Sonnet Youth at The Drygate, 21 February, 2018
Sonnet Youth is a spoken word house party. A literary rave. A real life piss up in a brewery – bringing together poets, authors, rappers, comedians and musicians for a …
- Aye Write! Denise Mina introduces… Danny Denton & Mick Kitson 18 March, 2018
18th Mar 2018 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM • Mitchell Library
The popular author and broadcaster, and recent winner of The McIlvanney and Gordon Burn prizes will be introducing: Danny Denton & … - Denise Mina at Creative Conversations review Pat Byrne
Denise Mina in conversation with Zoe Strachan.
University of Glasgow Chapel
Denise Mina was in sparkling form talking about her latest book ‘The Long Drop’, – based on true crime the subject … - Sextival: Queer Relationships on Film, CCA
Sat 10 February 2018
In this session showing will be a few short films relating to Queer relationships. They will explore the topic of healthy queer sex and relationships before moving … - Aye Write 2018 – Darren McGarvey & Raoul Martinez, Freedom From Poverty
24th Mar 2018 • 4:45PM – 5:45PM • Tramway
Rapper and Columnist Darren McGarvey and Painter and Filmmaker Raoul Martinez offer fierce and profoundly hopeful manifestos for change.
Darren McGarvey aka LOKI … - Eileen Myles and nick-e-melville, OranMor
12 March,2018 – 7.45 p.m.
Òran Mór, Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8QX
EileenMylesis the author of more than twenty books, including Chelsea Girls, and most recently, I Must Be Living Twice: New & Selected … - Denise Mina at Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow
Novelist Denise Mina
Monday 5 February, 1 – 2 PM
Free & Open to the Public
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Denise Mina’s first novel Garnethill, … - The Darker Side of Fairytales with Kirsty Logan, Dumbarton Library
22 February, 2018, 7 p.m. – 9p.m.
Fairy tales are pretty stories with happy endings meant for children, right? Well, not these ones! Perhaps we’re more familiar with the tame storybook versions, … - Honest Error: Glasgow Poets on Charles Rennie Mackintosh, The Hunterian, University of Glasgow
Honest Error: Glasgow Poets on Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Hunterian Art Gallery, University of Glasgow, G12 8QQ
30 January 2018 at 1.00pm
Gillean McDougal author of Honest Error with poets Kay Ritchie and Eveline Pye
Hunterian … - Writer David Keenan, Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow
Monday 29 January, 2018
1 – 2 PM University Chapel
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Free & Open to the PublicDavid Keenan is an author, …
- Aye Write! 2018 Jackie Kay – Bantam
17th Mar 2018 • 4:45PM – 5:45PM
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
Jackie Kay discusses what connects us, and laments what divides us.
Jackie Kay’s first collection as Scottish Makar is … - Aye Write! 2018 Louise Welsh Introduces Laura Carlin & Imogen Hermes Gowar
17 March, 2018 4.45 p.m.
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
Continuing Aye Write’s tradition of established writers introducing a pair of debut authors, Professor of Creative Writing and author of … - Aye Write! 2018 Celebration of writing from community-based literacy and creative learners
16th March, 2018 2018 • 1:00PM – 2:30PM
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
Learners from across the city come together to share their writing on a range of themes.
Come along … - Graeme Macrae Burnet Aye Write! 2018
25th March 2018 • 3:00PM – 4:00PM
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
of The Disappearance of Adele Bedeau as well as the Man Booker shortlisted His Bloody Project.
There does not … - Poet JL Williams – Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow
Monday 22 January, 2018
1 – 2 PM University Chapel
Free & Open to the Public
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
JL Williams was born in … - Cinemaattic presents Psiconautas + Q&A at CCA, Glasgow
Cinemaattic presents
Psiconautas + Q&A</21>
Fri 26 January 2018
8pm (doors 7.30pm), £6 (£5) + £1 booking fee, Cinema
15+
Book online / 0141 352 4900
Guerrilla film collective Cinemaattic presents the special screening of Psiconautas, first … - Muriel Spark 100: Appointment in Arezzo, National Library, Edinburgh
Muriel Spark 100: Appointment in Arezzo
Tuesday 30 January, 2018 6pm
Alan Taylor first met Muriel Spark in 1990 when he interviewed her for a press feature, and a long lasting bond … - Aye Write! 2018 David Wardell and Finn the fabulous police dog 18 March, 2018
18th Mar 2018 • 3:00PM – 4:00PM • Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Dave Wardell’s heartfelt memoir charts an incredible journey of friendship and loyalty. It is a celebration of the bond … - Spangled Cabaret 10 BirthdayParty, Rio Pop Up
Monday, 5 February,2018 8 p.m. – 12.00 a.m.
Celebrating 10 years of monthly alternative variety!
Celebrating the geeks/freaks/uniques!
Celebrating the acts that are impossible to pigeonhole!
Come join us at a brand new venue … - St Mungo Mirrorball Showcase, CCA, 1 February, 2018
Mirrorball showcase, in partnership with the Scottish Poetry Library, features Michael Longley reading alongside Rishi Dastidar, James McGonigal and Ciara MacLaverty.
The event is on February 1st,2018 at 7pm in the clubroom of the CCA, free to members, guests £7/£4.
CCA, 350 … - Aye Write! 2018 Alan Taylor, Candia McWilliam, Zoe Strachan Muriel Spark: A Centenary Celebration
17th Mar 2018 • 3:00PM – 4:00PM • Mitchell Library,North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
Alan will be joined by Candia McWilliam and Zoe Strachan, two novelists who have written new forewords …
- Aye Write! 2018 Writing the ‘Magical’ Masterclass with Kirsty Logan
‘Writing the Magical’ Masterclass with Kirsty Logan
21st Mar 2018 • 5:30PM – 7:00PM • Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN
Join novelist & short story writer Kirsty Logan for a masterclass … - Aye Write! 2018 Stuart Cosgrove, Memphis 68
16th Mar 2018 • 6:00PM – 7:00PM • Glasgow University
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQStuart Cosgrove will be talking about how the …
- Tune in to the story of Scotland’s Radio with Tony Currie at Glasgow Art Club
29 March, 2018
Glasgow Art Club, 185 Hope Street Glasgow G2 4 HU
Tune in and hear over a hundred years of Scotland’s radio history from morse code to digital broadcasting. The … - Oxfam Bookshop Byres Road Book Group
The book group at Oxfam Bookshop in Byres Road is back for 2018!
Go along and discuss some great books every month, it’s free to join and everyone is welcome.
Check out … - Talk on Gaza, University of Glasgow, 23 January, 2018
The Glasgow University Palestine Society invites you to a talk and discussion on the Gaza Strip.
Tuesday, 23 January, 2018 6.30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Guest speaker and PhD student Sharif Rateb … - Ruby Wax at Aye Write! 2018
‘How To Be Human’
10 February, 2018 – 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Royal Concert Hall,2 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3NY
Aye Write! 2018 kicks off with a ‘welcome back’ to Glasgow for … - Creative Conversations, Sanjeev Kohli and Donald McLeary
Writers and Comedians Sanjeev Kohli and Donald McLeary
With host Louise Welsh
Monday 15 January
1 – 2 PM University Chapel
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 … - Tom Hubbard, Ten Slavonic Dances, Scottish Writers’ Centre
Ten Feet Tall: Celebrating 10 Years of Contributions to Arts & Culture
Tuesday, 16 January, 2018 7 p.m.
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD
Tom Hubbard will be performing short extracts from … - Anne Donovan,Creative Conversations
Monday, 8 January, 2018
University of Glasgow Chapel, 1 p.m.
Free & Open to the Public
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQAnne Donovan is the …
- Martin Stewart’s The Sacrifice Box Waterstones Sauchiehall Street
10 January, 2018 6.30 – 8 p.m.
Waterstones Sauchiehall Street, 153-157 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3EW
An atmospheric, chilling page turner from rising star Martin Stewart, reminiscent of Stand by Me and Stranger … - Therapeutic Creative Writing Workshop, Paisley
10 January, 2018 – 7 p.m.
St Matthews Church,Gordon St, Paisley PA1 1XL
Bring in the New Year by welcoming writer Ricky Brown who will be leading a workshop exploring the theme … - Peter May, Aye Write
Peter May – I’ll Keep You Safe
16th Jan 2018 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM • Mitchell Library
From Peter May, the globally bestselling author of the Lewis Trilogy and Coffin Road, comes … - Burns Night at Cottiers
26th January, 2018
Celebrate our country’s national poet Robert Burns at Cottiers. A night of Scottish food, drink, music and poetry on the 26th of January 🥃🏴
End the night with a Robert … - Scottish Witches – Pop Up Display Mitchell Library
16 January, 2018 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
If you liked Harry Potter: A History of Magic, you’ll love this intriguing pop-up display featuring items from Special Collections which shed light … - This is not a Burns Night – Govanhill Baths
25 January, 2018
Govanhill Baths Community Trust, , 44 Calder Street, G42 7RA
No ritual, no haggis, just poetry. Govanhill Baths’ annual Burns night features Magi Gibson, Darren ‘Loki’ McGarvey, Marc Sherland, Finola … - Vahni Capildeo at Creative Conversations review by Pat Byrne
4 December, 2017
It was a pleasure to see Vahni Capildeo back at University of Glasgow, performing at Creative Conversations. Vahni is a poet and prose writer from Trinidad, who now … - An Alternative Burns Night with Linda Jackson at La Bodega
12 January, 2018
Linda Jackson hosts and evening of readings, music and dance.
- Book Fair at the Botanics 28 and 29 December, 2017
Festive Book Fair. Lovely weather for a stroll round Glasgow Botanic Gardens. Take the opportunity to pop into the Book Fair in the Hopkirk Building Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Rd, …
- New Tenements – Architecture and the Return to the Inner City, The Lighthouse
First of our series of talks on architecture and design in 2018. There will be a short drinks reception from 6pm, with the discussion beginning shortly after.
18 January, 2018 6 … - 101 Men in Kilts by Bob McDevitt
101 Men in Kilts book of photography by Bob McDevitt
A fascinating selection of kilt wearers from all walks of life.
I had a sneak preview before the launch (today, 1 November, … - Mistletoe and Mystery Evening , Partick Burgh Hall
Spirits of Christmas and ghosts that go hump in the night
Mistletoe and Mystery Evening
Partick Burgh Hall, Partick Burgh Halls (Main Hall)
9 Burgh Hall Street, Glasgow, G11 5LN
Thursday, 21 December, 2017 – … - Glasgow Dynamic City with Linda Jackon, La Bodega
- Wild Women Writing Course with Magi Gibson starts January 2018
New 8 week Wild Women Writing course starting in January. We always have a large focus on poetry, though it’s not the sole focus of the group. Do get in …
- Tinsel Tales, GoMA
Tinsel Tales
Thursday 21 December, 2017 2.30-6pm
GoMA Library Glasgow
Tinsel Tales event, just before Christmas with poetry and prose. This event will culminate in the inauguration of Marjorie Lotfi Gill, the Federation … - Creative Conversations Playwright Douglas Maxwell
Douglas Maxwell
Monday 27 November
1 – 2 PM University ChapelFree & Open to the Public
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQDouglas Maxwell has been …
- Ten Writers Telling Lies, Book Week Scotland, Airdrie Library, 28 November, 2017
Ten Writers Telling Lies at Airdrie Library – Part of Book Week Scotland
At Airdrie Library, Wellwynd, Airdrie, ML6 6BN
Tuesday 28 November, 2017 7 p.m.
Ten Writers Telling Lies is a unique … - Book Week Scotland 2017, Bernard MacLaverty, The Mitchell
27 November, 2017 – 6.30 p.m.
The Mitchell Library
Sixteen years on from his last novel, Bernard MacLaverty reminds us why he is regarded as one of our greatest living writers. Bernard discusses … - Being Human Fest Postcard poetry: Philip Hobsbaum’s inclusive writers’ groups 23 November, 2017
23 November, 2017, 6 p.m. – 7.30 p.m..
A very special reading and discussion with some of Glasgow’s most celebrated writers, all of whom were encouraged early on by workshop pioneer … - Poet Nuar Alsadir, Creative Conversations
Nuar Alsadir
Monday 20 November, 2017
1 – 2 PM
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Free & Open to the Public
Nuar Alsadir is a poet, writer, … - Voices Nationwide, Spoken Word Workshops, Paisley
23 and 24 November, 2017
The Roundhouse and Create Paisley present Voices Nationwide Spoken Word Workshops for young people ages 12-25.
Come along to the workshops (at Methodist Central Halls, 2 Gauze … - The Art of Four, book by Roger Bilcliffe, The Lighthouse
Thursday 30th November from 6-8pm
An evening with Roger Billcliffe discussing his new book and research into the art and influence of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the Glasgow Four.
Learn more about … - Lost Mansions and Houses of Lanarkshire by Dan Sweeney
Dan Sweeney’s new book chronicles and describes one hundred mansions and houses which have been lost to the landscape of Lanarkshire. Details of the houses are interwoven with snapshots of …
- Vahni Capildeo, Creative Conversations
Poet Vahni Capildeo
Vahni Capildeo
Monday 4 December
1 – 2 PM
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Free & Open to the Public
Vahni Capildeo is an award-winning … - Winter Words at Woodlands Community
7th December, 2017, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Woodlands Workspace, 66 Ashley Street, Glasgow G3 6HW
Poetry, Performance and Possibilities
Featuring Viv Gee and Kevin P. Gilday
Join us in the beautiful and intimate … - Book Week Scotland 2017 , West Dunbartonshire Libraries
27 November – 3 December, 2017
Various Libraries throughout West Dunbartonshire
Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading throughout Scotland. This year’s theme is ‘Nourish’ so be kind to yourself … - ‘This World that We Seem to Inherit’: Readings and Music for Remembrance, University of Glasgow
15 November, 2017 – 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
University Glasgow Chapel, G12 8QQby University of Glasgow First World War Commemoration Group
Come and listen to a selection of First World War writing …
- Louise Welsh, Arlington Baths Club, Book Week Scotland, Thursday 30 November,2017
What would it be like to survive the plague? Could you make a good life in a brutal new future?
That’s the fate of the few survivors of a worldwide epidemic … - Ten Slavonic Dances with Tom Hubbard, Scottish Writers Centre
Ten Feet Tall: Celebrating 10 Years of Contributions to Arts & Culture
16 January, 2018
CCA, Scottish Writers Centre Club Room, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD
Ten Slavonic Dances with Tom Hubbard, Scottish … - Book Week Scotland – Story on Page and Film with Bernard MacLaverty, Kelvin Hall, 2 December, 2017
2 December, 2017 3 p.m. 4 p.m.
How do we tell and hear stories both in writing and images? Is there a difference in how we feel about the stories we … - Christopher Priest, Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow, 13 November, 2017
Monday 13 November, 2017, 1 – 2 PM
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Free & Open to the Public
Christopher Priest is a novelist and science fiction … - Glasgow Dynamic City book launch La Bodega,Friday 8 December, 2017
Linda Jackson hosts another book launch at La Bodega, with readings, dance performance and live music. This is Free Entry and will no doubt be booked to the gunnels folks …
- Have Yourself A Literary Christmas with Jim Ferguson, CCA, 19 December, 2017
Tuesday 19, December 2017: CCA: Club Room at 7:00pm
CCA: Centre for Contemporary Arts
350 Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow, G2 3JD
‘Have Yourself A Literary Christmas’
with Guest Writer, Jim Ferguson
… - Jean Rafferty: The Dark Side of Reality, Scottish Writers CCA 5 December, 2017
Tuesday 5, December 2017: CCA: Club Room at 7:00pm
CCA: Centre for Contemporary Arts
350 Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow, G2 3JD
‘The Dark Side of Reality’ with Jean Rafferty
The true artist is interested in the … - A Night of Broad Scots, Ubiquitous Chip, Thursday 30 November, 2017
St Andrew’s Day, 30 November, 2017 6 p.m. 1 a.m.
Thursday 30th November 6pm with performances from Alasdair Gray, Donny O’Rourke, Ken McCluskey accompanied by four-course meal, Hendricks Collins on arrival, … - Revisiting the Antonine Wall, Community Consultation from 7 November, 2017
Events from 7th November in venues in Old Kilpatrick, Clydebank, Drumchapel, Lambhill, Bearsden and Twechar
The biggest, most awe-inspiring building project the people of Scotland had ever seen, the Roman Antonine … - Poet Alan Riach, Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow Chapel, 6 November, 2017
Monday 6 November
1 – 2 PM
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Free & Open to the Public
Alan Riach is a Scottish poet and academic. … - Dias de los Muertos, Stories, Poems and Songs, CCA, 2 November, 2017
Dias De Los Muertos is a holiday celebrated throughout Mexico for people to honour the deceased with lively celebrations and activities the dead enjoyed in life. Dias De Los …
- Storyathon Open Day, Kelvin Hall, 2 December, 2017
Come and try a range of drop in sessions looking at how we interact with story.
You and your family can try your hand at creative writing, storyboarding and storytelling – … - St Louis, New Material Poetry Night, 2 November, 2017
The St. Louis Partick – Poetry, New Material Night! – First Thursday Every Month
Get a spot while you still can, sign up by commenting below
Come on down to St. Louis … - Judy Murray at Book Week Scotland, The Mitchell Library, 28 November, 2017
The Mitchell Library
Tuesday 28 November, 217 6.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
Judy will be talking about and signing copies of her extraordinary memoir, ‘Knowing the Score’. This event is brought to … - Last Monday at Waterstones, Waterstones Sauchiehall Street, 30 October, 2017
Last Monday at Waterstones –Carla Woodburn takes the limelight and goes live with a poetry of playfulness and delight.
With Open Mic – 30 October, 2017 – 7 p.m.
Opening hour is … - Muriel Spark Centenary Celebrations, November 2017 – November 2018
Nationwide programme of events & activities celebrating the life & work of Dame Muriel Spark
November 2017 – November 2018
Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland visits China – announces publication of … - Mary Paulson-Ellis, Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow, Monday 30th October, 2017
Novelist Mary Paulson-Ellis
Monday 30 October, 2017
1 – 2 PM University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Free & Open to the Public
Mary Paulson-Ellis is … - Mary Irvine’s Blog: PC Gone Mad, To Kill A Mocking Bird
Just read a newspaper article re the banning of the book ‘To Kill a Mocking Bird.’ (The Washington Post 17/10/17, ) This is PC gone mad. If we ‘destroy’ art and …
- Book Week Scotland, Arlington Baths, 28th November – 2 December, 2017
Book Week at the Baths
Swimming suffragettes, supernatural sleuths and end of the world are just some of the talks for Book Week Scotland 2017 at the Arlington Baths Club.
The Arlington … - Speakeasy and Open Mic, Scottish Writers’ Centre, CCA 7 November, 2017
7 November, 2017 at 7 p.m.
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3JD
Calling all writers! Dust off those works in progress and put on your best prose for a night of … - An Evening with P.K. Lynch, Waterstones Sauchiehall Street, Thursday 26 October, 2017
Thursday 26 October, 2017 6.45 p.m.
The Donnelly family are a tight-knit bunch, but when one of their own dies without warning, the mother, the daughter-in-law, and the daughter, despite being … - How to get published. Twitter Pitch Contest 24 October, 2017
On the 24 of October 2017, the Scottish Writers’ Centre and Red Squirrel Press are giving you the chance to get published!
The only catch? You need to be able to …
- West Dunbartonshire Libraries, Dumbarton Library, October Week 2017
Telephone 01389 608992 to register
- Joanna Walsh Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow, 16 October, 2017
Monday 16 October
1 – 2 PM University Chapel
Free & Open to the Public
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Joanna Walsh is a writer … - Ghost Dance by Ian R Mitchell – The First Trumpland Political Thriller published October, 2017
It is January 2017. Donald Trump has just assumed the US presidency and become the world’s most powerful man. The world is in shock – and fear, as it watches …
- Express Yourself – The Published, Tell it Slant, 27 October, 2017
“Express Yourself – The Published” is now complete with such wonderful wonderful poetry talents. Tell It Slant is delighted with the fantastic line up.
All the poets performing are professional well … - Book launch: The Accident On The A35, Graeme Macrae Burnet, Waterstones Argyle St, 26 October, 2017
Waterstones, 74-176 Argyle St, Glasgow G2 8BT
Thursday, 26 October, 2017 – 7 p.m.
Free: advised to book soon as likely to sell out.The Accident On The A35
There does not appear to … - Write Time Write Place, Creative Writing Workshop with Samuel Tongue, Paisley Arts Centre, 12 October 2017
Write Time Write Place: using poetry to celebrate your creative moments
Paisley Arts Centre, 15 New Street, Paisley PA1 1EZ
Thursday 12 October 2017, 6-8pm
Part of Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival
Join … - Flint and Pitch: Reclaim this Script, Paisley Arts Centre,18 October, 2017
Wednesday, 18 October, 2017 – 7.30 p.m.
Paisley Arts Centre, 15 New St, Paisley PA1 1EZ
An evening of spoken word, music and provocations, in association with the Scottish Mental Health Arts … - New Writings Showcase, Scottish Writers with University of Glasgow, CCA,10 October, 2017
Tuesday 10th October 2017: CCA Club Room at 7:00 pm
CCA: Centre for Contemporary Arts, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JD
nEW wRITINGS sHOWCASE
with the University of Glasgow
It takes passion, talent, … - Armando Ianucci Death of Stalin, Q and A, GFT, 11 October, 2017
Wednesday 1 October, 2017
GFT
Director Armando Iannucci to attend post-screening Q&A for The Death of Stalin at GFT
GFT are pleased to announce that acclaimed Glaswegian director Armando Iannucci (In … - Building a Nation, Gaelic Arts at Websters Theatre, 13 and 14 October, 2017
Togail Nàisean
Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Road, Kelvinbridge, G4 9HZ
A spoken work and sound performance by Martin O’ConnerTha bàrd a dh’ionnsaich a’ Ghàidhlig, Martin O’Connor, a’ …
- Black History Month Glasgow October 2017 – Slavery and Abolition George Square
Walk and Talk with Dr Michael Morris
Glasgow’s George Square was laid out in 1781 and the statues, erected between 1819 and 1902, are designed to celebrate scientists, writers, miltary figures, … - Black History Month 2017 – Symposium Glasgow Caledonian University, 10 October, 2017
10 October, 2017 4 p.m. – 6.25 p.m.
As part of Glasgow Caledonian University’s commitment to equality and diversity – commemorating Black History Month with a Black History Month Symposium.
Guest speakers … - Alasdair Gray at Creative Conversations review by Pat Byrne, October 2017
I had a great time at Creative Conversations yesterday. Some days the West End is the perfect place to be: Alasdair Gray in the University Chapel. What more could you …
- SQIFF Sad Girl Cinema, CCA, Sat 30 September 2017
Sat 30 September 2017
4.30pm, Free / £1/£3/£5/£7 + £1 booking fee, Theatre
15+ / F-Rated
Book online / 0141 352 4900
Sad Girl Cinema is an ongoing documentary film project exploring … - Libraries Week Glasgow 7 – 14 October, 2017
With events from 7 – 14 October, find out what your local Glasgow library can offer you.
Some Events in Glasgow during Library WeekBook Group Day
Saturday 7th October, 1-4pm – Free.
Books Groups … - Haunted Cabaret, Ghost Stories, Britannia Panopticon, Saturday 28 October, 2017
Enjoy Hallowe’en in Glasgow
Britannia Panopticon, New Wynd, 117 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HD
Saturday 28 October, 2017 1.30 p.m. and 3.30 p.m.
Admission Free
Join the legendary Billy Bones for his latest fun … - Luminate Festival: Autumn Voices with Carl MacDougall plus open mic at Waterstones, 10th October, 2017
Luminate Festival of Creative Ageing.
1 – 31 October, 2017
Tuesday 10th October, 2017 at 2.15-3.45 pm at Waterstones, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow.
Introduction – Robin Lloyd-Jones
Carl MacDougall will talk about his … - Chavela, GFT, 28 September, 2017
Co-directors Catherine Gund and Daresha Kyi interweave candid stories told by Mexican ranchera singer Chavela Vargas and those closest to her in this multi-faceted biographical film. An incomparable performer, she …
- Equal Night launch of new collection of poems by Graham Fulton, Streetlevel Photoworks, 16 September, 2017
Equal Night
a new collection of poems
by Graham Fulton
published by Salmon Poetry
Streetlevel Photoworks
Trongate 103, Glasgow G1 5HD, UK
Saturday 16 September , 2017 7pm
‘His myriad sometimes … - Ten Writers Telling Lies, Mackintosh Club, Helensburgh Sunday 5 November, 2017 2 p.m.
Sunday 5 November, 201 – 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Mackintosh Club, 40/2 Sinclair Street, Helensburgh G84 8SU (2 mins from Helensburgh Train Station)
Ten Writers Telling Lies is a unique collaboration … - George Monbiot, Aye Write, 21 October, 2017
George Monbiot discusses his new book Out of the Wreckage and provides analysis of political movements with the focus and direction required to change the world.
Mainstream politics is stuck, … - Christopher Brookmyre in discussion with Prof Louise Welsh, University of Glasgow, 19 September, 2017
Professor Louise Welsh, University of Glasgow Creative Writing in discussion with award winning author Christopher Brookmyre.
19 September, 2017 , 6 p.m. – 8 .p.m.
Free event Register Online
University of Glasgow
John … - Sixth Annual Govanhill Baths Poetry Splash, 20 September, 2017
Back again for a 6th year, the annual Poetry Splash has brought together some of Scotlands finest poets and spoken word performers. Past events have included Liz Lochhead, Tom Leonard, …
- Creative Conversations, Alasdair Gray, University of Glasgow, 2 October, 2017
Novelist Alasdair Gray
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Monday 2 October, 2017
1 – 2 PM University Chapel
Free & Open to the … - Glasgow Doors Open Days Glasgow School of Art, Restoring Mackintosh Building, 11 September 2017
Conservation Philosophy: A case study – The Mackintosh Building Restoration Project
The Glasgow School of Art
11 September, 2017
Reid Building,167 Renfrew Street
Glasgow G3 6RQ
A lecture and panel talk discussing … - Wild Women Writing Workshop with Magi Gibson, Glasgow West End 24 October – 8 December, 2017
New course for autumn 2017 in Glasgow
Wild Women Workshop – 8 week course
Tuesdays 7 – 9.30 p.m. 24th October – 12th December 2017
What Happens At The Wild Women Writing Course
What … - The Growing Season by Helen Sedgwick, Launch at Waterstones Argyle Street, 7 September, 2017
Helen Sedgwick will be launching my new novel, The Growing Season, in Glasgow at Waterstones Argyle Street. The event will be chaired by the brilliant Heather McDaid with a reading, …
- He Said She Said I Said, New Writing Scotland launch Waterstones Byres Rd, 6 September, 2017
6 September, 2017 7.30 – 8.30 p.m.
Waterstones Byres Road will host the launch of the latest edition of New Writing Scotland.
New Writing Scotland is the principal forum for poetry and … - Gail Honeyman, Byres Road Book Festival, Waterstones, 22 September, 2017
Waterstones Byres Road, 22 September 7p.m.
Gail Honeyman will be at Waterstones, Byres Road as part of the Byres Road Book Festival, when she will talk about her incredible debut novel … - How to Get Published? Scottish Writers Centre, Tuesday, 24 October, 2017
Calling all writers. Are you ready to get published! The Scottish Writers’ Centre in Partnership with Red Squirrel Press are hosting a publishing panel of literary experts in response …
- Women With Fierce Words Launch, The Griffin, 11 September, 2017
On the first day of the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe, fifteen women gathered in front of the Scottish Poetry Library in Crichton’s Lane in the heart of the Canongate of Edinburgh. …
- An Evening with Val McDermid hosted by Louise Welsh, Waterstones Sauchiehall Street, 30 August, 2017
Wednesday, 30 August, 2017 – 6.45 p.m.
Celebrating the launch of the 10th book in the Tony Hill and Carol Jordan series. This will be a great evening of ‘thrilling chat’ … - Louise Welsh, Sara Sheridan and surprise author, Byres Road Book Festival, 24 September, 2017
24 September, 2017 5.30 – 6.30 p.m.
Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8APAt Bloody Scotland Festival twelve of Scotland’s best crime writers use the sinister side of the …
- Tendai Huchu, Byres Road Book Festival, Sunday 24 September, 2017
12.30 – 1.30 p.m.
Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8AP
Tendai Huchu’s first novel The Hairdresser of Harare was released in 2010 to critical acclaim, and has been translated into … - Glasgow Writers: Kevin Scott
Kevin Scott is a Glasgow-based author and journalist. His debut novel ‘Dead Cat Bounce’ was published in May, 2017. It tells the story of two estranged brothers forced into reconciliation when the coffin containing …
- Byres Road Book Festival 2017, Kevin Scott, Andrew Ferguson And Margot Mccuaig, Waterstones, 21 September, 2017
Thunderpoints Are Go…
Thunderpoint Publishing authors Andrew C Ferguson, Margot McCuaig and Kevin Scott get dark, menacing and surprisingly funny for this year’s Byres Road Book Festival. Join them on September … - Dogtooth, GFT, 21 August, 2017
This screening will be preceded by a short introduction and followed by an accessible and informal post-screening discussion hosted by James Mooney, lecturer in film and philosophy (Centre for Open …
- Tapsalteerie, Mitchell Library, 30 September, 2017
In Scotland there was a folklore tradition, prior to the reformation to hold a Festival of Unreason, presided over by a character known, variously, as the Lord of Misrule or …
- Vagabond Voices The Possibilities of Translation, CCA, Wed 16 August 2017
CCA
Wed 16 August 2017
7pm, Free but ticketed, Cinema
All ages
Book online / 0141 352 4900
This talk looks at four fundamental questions: Is translation possible? What is a good translation? Who … - Bloody Scotland, Stirling, 8 – 10 September, 2017
Download the Brochure (PDF)
Gala Opening, McIlvanney Prize and Torchlight Procession
Stirling Castle, Great Hall.
Bloody Scotland 2017 opens in the magnificent splendour of the Great Hall of Stirling Castle with … - Byres Road Book Festival, 21 – 25 September, 2017
Byres Road Book Festival returns for its second year with a fabulous programme of readings, discussions and conversations. These will take place between 22 – 25 September, 2017 at three …
- Musical Night in Memory of Suzanne Phinn, St Louis Partick, 24 August, 2017
With Linda Jackson and guests. Music and poetry in memory of Suzanne.
Get in touch with Linda if you would like to read a poem.
Linda Jaxson on Facebook
St Louis, 734 … - Tom Leonard, In Process Masterclass Scottish Writers Centre, CCA, 12 September, 2017
‘In Process’ Masterclass with Tom Leonard
Tom Leonard first became known for his four phonetic poetry sequences published 1969-79, featuring uncompromised and exacting representation of working class speech in Glasgow … - Midwinter Break by Bernard MacLaverty, Book Launch, Waterstones Sauchiehall Street, Thursday 10 August, 2017
An evening with novelist, playwright and scriptwriter Bernard MacLaverty as he launches one of his best works yet ‘Midwinter Break.’
Waterstones, 153-157 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3EW
Tickets are FREE but places … - Mary Irvine’s Blog: Review of ‘A Murder of Crows’ – A Debut Novel by Ian Skewis
Have to admit I am not a great reader of the detective novel. However, in order to write a review one does not have to be such. One can review …
- Wildest of All by P.K. Lynch, Book Launch, The Elphinstone Hotel, Biggar,31 August, 2017
Book Launch for PK Lynch’s second novel Wildest of All
The Elphinstone Hotel, 145 High St, Biggar, ML12 6DL
Thursday, 31 August, 2017 at 8 p.m.
Free – Register for ticket.
*Please bring your … - Life Writing Workshop – food and cultural heritage, Milk Cafe, Glasgow 12 August, 2017
LIFE WRITING WORKSHOP
– on memories and experiences of food and cultural heritage.
12 August, 2017, 12.00 – 3 p.m
This workshop is a playful exploration of the ways in which … - Dove Tales, Wednesday 26 July, 2017, Scotia Bar
Come and meet Dove Tales at 7.30pm on Wednesday, 26th July at the Scotia Bar, 112 – 114 Stockwell Street, Glasgow G1 4LW
They will be talking about their aims and …
- It’s Only Banter, Book Launch by Leroy Rosenior at STUC, Glasgow, 20 July, 2017
Leroy Rosenoir ex-pro footballer and Football League show pundit will be launching his autobiography ‘It’s Only Banter’ on Thursday 20th July at the STUC , 333 Woodlands Rd, Glasgow G3 …
- Books at the Botanics Book Fair, Glasgow Botanics Gardens, 14 – 17 July, 2017
Hopkirk Building Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G12 0UE
- Douglas Thompson, Scottish Writers Centre, CCA, 18 July, 2017
‘Dirty Poetry To Die For with Douglas Thompson on July 18 2017.
The Brahan Seer: The Story of Scotland’s Nostradamus – Douglas Thompson
‘Everyone knows the story of Coinneach … - In Converation with Judy Murray,Waterstones Sauchiehall Street, 14 August, 2017
Knowing the Score: My Family and Our Tennis Story – Judy Murray
Monday 14 August, 2017 – 6.45 p.m.
As mother to tennis champions Jamie and Andy Murray, Scottish National Coach, coach … - Upcycling – free demonstration, Oxfam Byres Road, 13 and 16 July, 2017
Oxfam bookshop demo ! Up-cycle local … make the world a better place and your home more beautiful !
Free Up Cycle Demonstration
The Oxfam Bookshop, 330 Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8AP
13 … - Pushing Poetry Beyond Revision, Workshop, Scottish Writers with Ruby McCann, CCA, 15 August, 2017
Writing Workshop I
Pushing Poetry Beyond Revision
with Ruby McCann
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD
Tuesday, 15 August, 2017 at 7 p.m.
It is often true that … - Weave and Sma’ Shot Day, Paisley, 30th June – 2nd July, 2017
For Scotland’s Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology Paisley’s Sma’ Shot Day will be celebrated with a three-day festival with a wrap-around cultural programme called ‘Weave’. The festival is rooted …
- Glasgow Comic Con, Royal Concert Hall, 1 July, 2017
Glasgow Comic Con is back for 2017!
Returning to the Royal Concert Hall on Saturday, July 1st, browse more than 150 exhibitors, meet comic creators from across the globe, celebrate 2000AD’s … - Scottish Writers:The Burrell Story: History as Poetry, with Sally Evans, CCA, 1 August, 2017
CCA, 350Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD
Tuesday, 1 August, 2017 – 7 p.m/.
The Burrell Story: History as Poetry, with Sally Evans
New book: A Burrell Tapestry and a Marion Burrell Sampler (diehard … - Dead Cat Bounce by Kevin Scott, Launch of debut novel at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street, Thursday June 29, 2017
An evening with Kevin Scott, author of Dead Cat Bounce
Dead Cat Bounce, the debut novel of Kevin Scott, Business Correspondent at The Herald, will be launched at Waterstones, 153-157 Sauchiehall … - The Paper Cell by Louise Hutcheson, Book Launch, Waterstones Byres Road, 23 June, 2017
Join Louise in conversation with the brilliant Alistair Braidwood of Scots Whay Hae! as we launch The Paper Cell.
Featuring readings, a Q&A and book signing
About the book:
From … - West End Festival Cinico by Allan Cameron, Waterstones Byres Road, Thursday 22 June, 2017
As part of the West End Festival, author Allan Cameron will be at Watertones Byres Road, 351-355 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8AU on Thursday 22nd June, 2017.
Allan will be talking about … - West End Festival, Completing the Terrace: Highburgh Road, Talk, Hillhead Library, 22 June, 2017
Hillhead Library
Thursday 22 June, 2017 6:30pm
Free entry
David Robertson, Director of Four Acres Charitable Trust, explains the background behind the completion in 2016 of the missing half of the beautiful red … - Rhubarbfest, Woodlands Community Garden, CCA, 25 June, 2017
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD
25 June, 2017 – 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Woodlands Community Garden invite you to an afternoon of re-discovering an old-fashioned vegetable and its versatility – … - West End Wildlife, Hillhead Library, Byres Road, Tuesday 20 June, 2017
(By Hildesvini (Own work) , via Wikimedia Commons)
Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Road, G12 8AP
Free entry
Jim Coyle MBE of Friends of Glasgow’s Local Nature Reserves, illustrates the birds and other wildlife … - Africa to Glasgow, Stories of African Refugee Women, Karibu, 24 June, 2017
In collaboration with Glasgow Women’s Library, Karibu Scotland celebrates the lives of African refugee women who have settled here. Your participation will be welcome at the Karibu AGM from 12-1pm–some … - The Story of Our Life by Shari Low Book Launch, Waterstones Argyle Street, 15 June, 2017
Friday 16 June, 2017 – 6.30 p.m.
Shari Low, Daily Record columnist and multitalented author who has dabbled in every genre , joins us to launch her latest novel The Story … - Amy Reeder in Conversation with Frank Quitely, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, 2 July, 2017
2 July, 2017, 1.30 – 3.00 p.m.
Amy Reeder is an artist who started drawing through her love of Manga and best know for her work on Batwoman, Moon Girl, and … - Kittlin and the Carlton 3 at The Clutha, 11 June, 2017
The Carlton 3: laid back, easy listening harmonies, with mouthie, mandolin and guitar. Kittlin; songs, storytelling and poetry
Sunday 11 June, 2017 7 p.m.
Event on Facebook
The Clutha, 159 Bridgegate, Glasgow G1 … - Ten Writers Telling Lies, West End Festival 2017, Waterstones Byres Road, Thursday 8 June, 2017
Waterstones Bookshop, 351 – 355 Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8AU
Thursday 8 June, 7.00 p.m. – 9.30 p.m.
Ten Writers Telling Lies is a unique collaboration between some of Glasgow’s most talented … - Workers Theatre Week-end, The Glad Cafe, 9 – 11 June, 2017
Featuring the most exciting new theatre, comedy, spoken word, music and strangeness from Scotland and further afield. With children’s events and evening entertainment, social breakfasts and community workshops, games and …
- The Natural World of Stories, Legends & Songs with Grace Banks, CCA, 6 June, 2017
Tuesday, 6 June 2017: Club Room at 7:00pm
CCA: Centre for Contemporary Arts
350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JD
The Natural World of Stories,
Legends & Songs with … - Glasgow Botanic Gardens: 200 Years Hillhead Library, Talk, Hillhead Library, 5 June, 2017
Hillhead Library
348 Byres Road, G12 8AP
Monday 05 Jun 6:30pm
Free entry
Ewen Donaldson, General Manager, Glasgow Botanic Gardens, will present the prestigious 200-year history of the Botanic Gardens, including recent milestones … - Crime After Dark at the Museum, West End Festival, Friday 9 June, 2017
West End Festival 2017
Friday 9th June 6.30-9pm Crime after Dark at the Museum with
Caro Ramsay, Michael J. Malone & Craig Robertson
The Hunterian, Tickets £8 in advance, £10 on the door. … - Solas Festival, The Bield, Tibbermore, near Perth, 23 – 25 June, 2017
Friday 23 – Sunday 25 June | The Bield, Tibbermore, near Perth.
Tickets from £15 – £105. KIDS GO FREE | solasfestival.co.uk
Scotland’s midsummer festival of music and ideas is back, with … - Dead Cat Bounce by Kevin Scott, Book Launch at Waterstones Sauchiehal Street, 29 June, 2017
29 June, 2017 – 6.30 p.m.
Waterstones, 153–157 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3EW
Join local Glasgow author Kevin Scott to celebrate the launch of his debut novel, Dead Cat Bounce.
Kevin will … - Water as Poetry Inspiration, CCA, 4 July, 2017
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD
Scottish Writers
Tuesday 4 July, 2017
Water as Poetry Inspiration, with Morelle Smith, Shaping the Water Path, and George Colkitto, The Year of the Loch. Both books … - To write, to publish, to speak, to move, CCA, 1 June, 2017
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD
1 June, 2017 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.
To mark the end of their residency at Creative Lab, Jude Browning and Emmie McLuskey will be holding … - St Mungo’s Mirrorball, Clydebuilt and Hardie, CCA, Thursday 25 May, 2017
Clydebuilt & Hardie
Thursday, 25 May, 2017
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JDKerry Hardie, the Clydebuilt 9 mentees, and their mentor Liz Lochhead will all be reading at the last Mirrorball of the season on Thursday …
- Truth or Lies: The Glasgow Version, short story event Waterstones, Sauchiehall Street, Saturday 10 June, 2017
With Andrew McCallum Crawford, Karen Jones, Ciara MacLaverty, Carol McKay, Donal McLaughlin and Ross Wilson.
2 p.m. Saturday, 10 June, 2017
Waterstones, 153-157 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3EW - No Dominion by Louise Welsh, Book Launch at Waterstones Sauchiehall St, 12 July, 2017
‘No Dominion’ by Louise Welsh is the final episode of the trilogy Plague Times.
All welcome at Waterstones, Sauchiehall Street on Wednesday 12 July at 6.30 p.m.
Waterstones, 153-157 Sauchiehall St, … - Damien Wilkins in conversation with Zoe Strachan and Louise Welsh, University of Glasgow, Thursday 25 May, 2017
Thursday 25th May, 5.30pm
Sir Alwyn Williams Building, 18 Lilybank Gardens
Distinguished New Zealand novelist and essayist Damien Wilkins is making a rare visit to the UK and will be in conversation … - ‘Conradh na Gaeilge in Albain agus Aistí Eile’ with Pádraig Ó Baoighill, Scottish Writers, CCA 23 May, 2017
Tuesday 23 May 2017: CCA Club Room @7pm
Scottish Writers
CCA: Centre for Contemporary Arts
350 Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow, G2 3JD
Conradh na Gaeilge Glasgow
Is delighted to present:
‘Conradh … - Loud Poets: Neverhymed, Broadcast, Thursday, 18 May, 2017
Broadcast, 427 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3LG
Thursday, 18 May, 2917 – 7.30 p.m.
It’s beginning to smell like teen spirit in Glasgow as the Loud Poets return to Broadcast for ‘Neverrhymed’. … - Speak Easy at South Side Fringe with Scottish Writers, 16 May, 2017
Tuesday, 16 May, 2017 – 7 p.m.
Free event
Art Village, Festival Centre, Unit 12, Shawlands Shopping Cenre, 104 Kilmarnock Road, G41 3NN
Calling all writers! Dust of those works in progress and … - The Muse at Finn’s Place, Friday 19 May, 2017
Be entered by two brothers, the writer, J. David Simons, and brother Michael Simons on guitar.
Finn’s Place Langside Curch, 167 Ledard Road, G42 9QU - Off The Page, Stirling Libraries Book Festival, May 2017
Readings, Entertainment, Events, Launches, Poetry , Comics, Kids’ Stuff and Creative Writing Workshops
Fabulous programme includingMagi Gibson
Helen Mackinven
James Kelman,
Alan Bissett,
Craig Robertson
Poetry Cafe
Comic Kids
And much more
culturestirling.org/library-events/
http://culturestirling.org/libraries/creative-writing-booklet-launch-adult-learning-team-event/ - Booked! West Dunbartonshire Festival of Words, 8 – 20 May, 2017
Monday 8 May to Saturday 20 May, 2017 ( 19:30 – 21:00 )
West Dunbartonshire Libraries Festival of Words
BOOKED! 2017 is West Dunbartonshire Libraries annual literature festival. It will run over … - Open the Door: Networking Gathering, Glasgow Women’s Library, Saturday 13th May, 2017
Open the Door: Networking Gathering
13th May at 4:00 pm – 6:00 pmGlasgow Women’s Library is a haven for women writers and readers in Scotland. This year, we are hosting a …
- nEW wRITINGs sHOWCASE of Glasgow, West End Festival, 6 June, 2017
The Hunterian Museum, University of Glasgow – 6 June – 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Part of the West End Festival
It takes passion, talent, and craftsmanship to create art with … - Jane McCance, Artist’s Talk, Lillie Art Gallery, Saturday 13 May, 2017
Artist Jane McCance is currently exhibiting here the Lillie Art Gallery.
On Saturday 13th May at 2pm she will be giving a free talk about her work.
Exhibition runs until 25 … - Jenny T Colgan, Spandex and the City, The Hunterian Museum, University of Glasgow 3 June, 2016
June 3rd, 3 p.m. Hunterian Art Gallery and Museum, University of Glasgow, University Avenue, G12 8QQ
Part of West End Festival 2 – 25 June, 2017
Spandex in the City is a … - Looking For Evelyn by Maggie Ritchie, Book Launch at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street, 22 June, 2017
22 June, 2017 – 6.30 p.m.
Please join Maggie Ritchie to celebrate the launch of her new novel, Looking for Evelyn. It would be great to see you there.
153 Sauchiehall Street, … - Author’s Evening with Lizzie Eldridge, Waterstones Byres Road, Thursday 15 June, 2017
Author’s Evening
Waterstones Byres Road
Thursday 15th June 7.30pm
Free
Blurb: Lizzie Eldridge is a Scottish writer and performer who’s been living and working in Malta since 2008. She’s the author of 2 published … - Fail Better, Filthy Spy Pigs Party at McChuills, 11 May, 2017
Grab your finest baton and get downl…
McChuills, 40 High Street, G1 1 NL
JUANA ADCOCK
BETH MCLEISH
LODDZILLA
MARK MCKEOWN
FUTUROLOGY
JOHN FOSTER
SUICIDAL BABY WHALES
ABI NORMAL
MARK … - Douglas Skelton, Tag You’re Dead, Waterstones Argyle Street, 4 May, 2017
Douglas Skelton launches TAG
Thursday 4th May 19:00 – 20:30 at Glasgow – Argyle StreetTag – You’re Dead (Paperback)
Douglas Skelton
Local favourite crime writer launches his fantastic new … - Scottish Writers’ Centre, CCA, Ten Writers Telling Lies, Tuesday 9 May, 2017
CCA
Tue 9 May 2017
7pm, Free (unticketed), Clubroom
18+
0141 352 4900
Ten Writers Telling Lies is a unique collaboration between a group of storytellers and poets, and the singer-songwriter, Jim Byrne. … - Glasgow Zine Fest 2017, CCA, Sat 29 April – Sun 30 April 2017
Sat 29 April – Sun 30 April 2017
CCA
Zine Fair – Sat: 11am-6pm / Sun: 10am-3pm
All ages
glasgowzinefest.com / 0141 352 4900
Glasgow Zine Fest is an independent publishing festival that … - Last Monday at Waterstones, Monday 24 April, Waterstones Sauchiehall St
It’s THE FIRST Last Monday at Waterstones! New venue, new catchment area, new blood, new time to start the evening – 7pm. Top floor in the cafe/bar.
Rab Wilson – … - Scottish Writers’ Centre Poetry in Motion: Sharing & Discussing Poetry Films, CCA, Tuesday 25 April, 2017
Tue 25 April 2017
7pm, Free (unticketed), Clubroom
18+
0141 352 4900
Hosted by Lesley Traynor and Janet Crawford, Poetry In Motion offers up an evening of six short (approx. 4mins long) … - David F. Ross, The Man Who Loved Islands, Admiral Bar, Thursday, 20 April, 2017
On Thursday night 20 April , …with Bobby Bluebell, Alistair Braidwood, Losing Ground and Dave Ross.
Hope to see you there.
Celebrating the launch of The Man Who Loved Islands by … - Mayfesto, Tron Theatre, Glasgow, 9 – 31 May, 2017
Mayfesto 2017
The Tron, 63 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HB
9-31 MAY 2017
Now very firmly fixed in the cultural calendar, Mayfesto is amini-festival of edgy and provocative new work – and this year’s … - What Do Short Stories Look Like, Scottish Writing Centre and Red Squirrel Press, CCA, Tuesday, 11 April 2017
In Partnership with Red Squirrel Press
Tuesday, 11 April 2017: Club Room at 7:00pm
CCA: Centre for Contemporary Arts
350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JD
Red Squirrel Press: What Do Short Stories Look Like?
That’s … - Catalyst Conversations on the Experimental Essay, Workshops, Submissions by 7 April, 2017
Experimental and Genre-Bending Essays
Elizabeth Reader, Creative Writing Tutor, University of Glasgow is organizing a pair of catalyst conversations and workshops around Experimental and Genre-Bending Essays. This is a call for … - Chris Brookmyre, Aye Write, Mitchell Library, 20 April, 2017
Chris Brookmyre – Want You Gone
20th Apr 2017 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM • Mitchell Library
A special event to launch his new novel: Want You Gone.We are pleased to welcome the …
- Jo Nesbo, The Thirst, Aye Write, Mitchell Library, 18 April, 2017
18th Apr 2017 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM • Mitchell Library
Harry Hole is back! We are incredibly pleased to welcome back the number one best-selling author of The Snowman and Police … - McSmörgåsbord by Lesley Riddoch, Book Launch, Serenity Cafe, Edinburgh, 18 Aprol, 2017
18 April 2017 6.30 p.m.
McSmörgåsbord book launch with journalist and broadcaster Lesley Riddoch.
The Nordic countries have a veritable smörgåsbord of relationships with the European Union, from in to out to … - Fail Better: Once More With Feeling, McChuills, 13 April, 2017
Almost all music this month, come dance and be danced with in dark cavern of McChuills…
BOXFACE
NATASHA JENKINS
TABBY D
BLISTERPAK
THE BLACK DOVES
and the whole night … - New poetry collection: Black Cart by Jim Carruth, Launch 28 March, Cup Tearooms Virginia Court
Published by Freight Books – email if attending the launch: info@freightbooks.co.uk
Cup Tearooms, 5 Virginia Court, Glasgow G1 iTE
Event on Facebook - Southside Film presents: I, Daniel Blake at The Glad Cafe, Wednesday 29th March, 2017
Wednesday 29 March, 2017
Southside Film presents a free screening of the award winning I, Daniel Blake with donations to the Glasgow South East Food Bank encouraged. Daniel … - Washing Hugh MacDiarmid’s Socks by Magi Gibson, Book Launch, Waterstones Byres Road, Wednesday 5 April, 2017
Washing Hugh MacDiarmid’s Socks by Magi Gibson
Waterstones Bookshop, 351-355 Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8AU
Wednesday 5 April, 7.30pm to 9.00pm.
Magi Gibson’s poems have always resonated far beyond the usual literary echo … - GLITCH Film Festival Daniel Baker – Artist’s Talk in Conjunction with Intermedia Exhibition, CCA, Sat 25 March 2017
Sat 25 March 2017
5pm, Free (unticketed), Cinema
14+ accompanied by an adult
0141 352 4900
Related CCA Events
GLITCH Film Festival
Fri 24 March — Sat 1 April 2017
GLITCH Film Festival
Daniel … - Aye Write 2017: Introducing Debut Writers
Apart from all the popular established authors in the Aye Write Programme you can find new authors destined to be the big names of the future.
It’s always fun discovering new … - Creative Conversations: Best-Selling Crime Writer Ian Rankin, University of Glasgow, Monday 20 March 2017
Creative Conversations: Best-Selling Crime Writer Ian Rankin
Monday 20 March, 2017 – 1 p.m.
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
www.gla.ac.uk/events/creativeconversations/
Ian Rankin is one … - Aye Write! Home Ground, new writing inspired by the Homeless Word Cup in Glasgow, 2016 review by Pat Byrne.
It was full house for the launch of Aye Write, 2017, Home Ground, certain to be one of the most enjoyable and moving events of this year’s book festival. Home …
- Aye Write! Scottish Poetry Legends at National Library of Scotland Kelvinhall, 15 March, 2017
National Library of Scotland, Kelvinhall International Sports Arena,
1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW
6.30 p.m. Wednesday 15 March, 2017
Free event
Professor Alan Riach from Glasgow University will present a personal selection from their … - Dog Fight by Michael J. Malone, Book Launch, Waterstones Argyle Street, 30 March, 2017
- Creative Conversations, Polly Clark, University of Glasgow Chapel, Monday 13 March, 2017
Monday 13 March 2017, 1 p.m.
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
www.gla.ac.uk/events/creativeconversations/
Polly Clark is an award-winning poet and novelist. She is … - Aye Write! Chris Morgan Jones & Mick Herron – Our Kind of Spies, The Mitchell Library, 19th Mar 2017
19th Mar 2017 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM • Mitchell Library
In the wake of recent Le Carre adaptations of The Night Manager and Our Kind of Traitor, British espionage fiction is … - Minoo Dinshaw & Andrew Hankinson – The Complexities of Biography, Mitchell Library, 11th Mar 2017 ,
11th Mar 2017 • 4:45PM – 5:45PM • Mitchell Library
Minoo Dinshaw and Andrew Hankinson are two authors who have written gripping and powerful portrayals of seemingly difficult biographical subjects…
Minoo Dinshaw … - Aye Write! Chris Morgan Jones & Mick Herron – Our Kind of Spies, The Mitchell Library, 19th Mar 2017
19th Mar 2017 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM • Mitchell Library
In the wake of recent Le Carre adaptations of The Night Manager and Our Kind of Traitor, British espionage fiction is … - Aye Write! Cathi Unsworth & Martin Cathcart Froden – London Noir, Mitchell Library, Wednesday 15 March, 2017
15th Mar 2017 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM • Mitchell Library
London in the 1920s and 1940s provides the setting for these two delicious servings of Noir,Cathi Unworth’s Without the Moon is …
- Change! Zero Hours Contract, Writing by Young Writers and Activists, STUC. 16 March, 2017
STUC, 333 Woodlands Road, G3 6NG
Young Workers Learning Project
Come along to celebrate the launch of this new book – written about and by people on zero hours contracts.
Hear … - The Cause of Thunder Play with David Hayman, discussion and book signing Oran Mor, Sunday 12 MARCH
David Hayman’s tour of The Cause of Thunder.
Discussion, book signing, and drinking in the bar after!
Oran Mor 19.30PM Sunday 12 MARCH, 2017
Bob Cunningham, the ageing firebrand … - Drama Queens Special: New Plays, Glasgow Womens’ Library, 8 March, 2017
Drama Queens Special: New Plays at GWL
8th March at 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Free
Drama Queens group launch Glasgow Women’s Library’s new shelf of women’s plays in dramatic style: Plays! Performance! … - Celebrate Rachel Corrie’s Life with Open Mic and Communal Singing, Glasgow Autonomous Space, Thursday, 16 March, 2017
Celebration of Rachel Corrie’s life on the anniversary of her death.
Rachel Corrie was an American peace activist killed in Gaza in 2003 by Israeli forces whilst she was defending … - Tag You’re Dead by Douglas Skelton, Waterstones Argyle Street, 4 May, 2017
Tag You’re Dead
by Douglas Skelton
4 May, 2017
Waterstones Argyle Street
Tag You’re Dead – the second thriller in the Dominic Queste series
Sam the butcher is missing, … - Aye Write! Alex Gray, Douglas Skelton & Les Wood – The Dear Gritty Place, Mitchell Library, 17th Mar 2017
17th Mar 2017 • 7:45PM – 8:45PM • Mitchell Library
Three top notch crime writers whose books are set in our fair city – Alex Gray, Douglas Skelton and Les WoodThree …
- Creative Conversations, Linda Cracknell, University of Glasgow, Monday 6 March, 2017
Creative Conversations: Fiction Writer Linda Cracknell
Monday 6 March 2017 1 p.m. until 2 p.m.
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
www.gla.ac.uk/events/creativeconversations/
Linda Cracknell is … - International Women’s Day “Gender Equality- It’s Everyone’s Business”, Jane Gotts, Dumbarton Library, 8 March, 2017
International Women’s Day
“Gender Equality- It’s Everyone’s Business”
Why the journey towards gender equality matters for everyone.West Dunbartonshire Libraries and Cultural Services will be celebrating International Women’s Day with a special …
- Fail Better Be Excellent To Each Other, McChuills, 9 March, 2017
McChuills, 40 High Street, G1 1NL
Thursday, 9 March, 2017 – 8 p.m.
New songs old faces from: EARTHWIRES
HEIR OF THE CURSED: shatters the soul with musicTwo songs …
- Plain Speaking: Real People and Realistic Dialogue with Andi Denny, Scottish Writers Centre, CCA, Tuesday 28 March, 2017
An event for theatre makers from any discipline. Please join us for this talk by playwright, performer, and producer, Andi Denny, founder of the new company The Other Guys …
- Aye Write! Vince Cable – After the Storm,Glasgow Royal Concert Hall 12th Mar 2017
12th Mar 2017 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM • Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Vince Cable’s After the Storm is a fascinating and urgent intervention from one of the key figures in British … - A Night of Horror – creepy, scary podcasts by Kathleen Kidd
I’ve been enjoying A Night of Horror’s short drama podcasts, made in Scotland by Kathleen Kidd. The podcasts are designed to keep you up at night – you’ll find a …
- Louise Wylie & Jan Patience – The Making of George Wyllie, CCA, 12th March 2017
12th Mar 2017 • 1:15PM – 2:15PM • CCA
The Making of George Wyllie has been co-written by his elder daughter, Louise Wyllie, and arts journalist Jan Patience.
A fascinating insight into … - Aye Write! Andrew Martin – Night Trains, Mitchell Library, 12th March 2017
Andrew Martin – Night Trains
12th Mar 2017 • 1:15PM – 2:15PM • Mitchell Library
In his book Night Trains, Andrew Martin attempts to relive the golden age of the great European … - Aye Write! Alan Bissett Introduces Luke Kennard & Katie Khan Mitchell Library 12 March, 2017
Alan Bissett Introduces… Luke Kennard & Katie Khan
12th Mar 2017 • 1:15PM – 2:15PM • Mitchell Library G3 7ND
Novelist and playwright Alan Bissett will be talking to Luke and Katie … - Creative Conversations, William Letford, Monday, 27 February, 2017 University of Glasgow
Creative Conversations: Poet William Letford
Creative Conversations
Monday 27 February 2017
13:00 – 14:00
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
William Letford has an … - Ten Writers Telling Lies – launch of Book and CD at Cottiers Theatre, Thursday 27 April, 2017
Ten Writers Telling Lies Book & CD launch
Performance Date: Thursday, 27 Apr 2017 – 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Ten Writers Telling Lies is a unique collaboration between a group of … - Aye Write! Glasgow: A Reading City, The Mitchell Library, 17 March, 2017.
17th Mar 2017 • 4:00PM – 5:30PM • Mitchell Library
Join doctoral students from the Universities of Glasgow, Strathclyde, Stirling and Glasgow Caledonian to hear about their latest research, and take … - Dianne Watters – St Peter’s, Cardross, Mitchell Library, 9th Mar 2017
Diane Watters will present an illustrated talk which looks at the story of an architectural failure which morphed into a tragic modernist myth.
For the past three decades, the ruin of …
- Scottish Writers’ Centre New Voices in Literature, CCA, Tue 14 March 2017
Tue 14 March 2017
CCA
7pm, Free (unticketed), Clubroom
18+
0141 352 4900
What does it take to be a writer? It takes talent! It takes passion! It takes University of Glasgow Masters … - Transatlantic Literary Women Series & Scottish Writers’ Centre, CCA 28 February 2017
Transatlantic Literary Women Series with Host Carolyn Jess-Cook
Transatlantic Literary Women Series & Scottish Writers’ Centre
28 February 2017: Club Room at 7:00pmCCA: Centre for Contemporary Arts
350 Sauchiehall … - Uncovered Artistry: Let’s Talk, A Night of Readings at Project Cafe, 23 March, 2017
Project Cafe, 134 Renfrew Street, G3 6ST
Colin Herd, David Linklater, AK Thaysen and Kirsty Dunlop, as well as our guest poet, John Birtwhistle.
Fundraiser in aid of survivors of domestic … - Christopher de Bellaigue – The Islamic Enlightenment, Mitchell Library, 18 March, 2017
18th Mar 2017 • 3:00PM – 4:00PM • Mitchell Library
Christopher de Bellaigue’s book shows us how to look beyond sensationalist headlines to foster a genuine understanding of modern Islam and … - Kapka Kassabova & Garrett Carr – Hard Borders, Mitchell Library 18th Mar 2017
18th Mar 2017 • 1:15PM – 2:15PM • Mitchell Library
Kapka Kassabova and Garrett Carr will be discussing their very topical books about the eastern and western borders of the EU.
Kapka … - Travis Elborough & Malachy Tallack – Improbable Places and Undiscovered Islands, Aye Write! Mitchell Library, 18 March, 2017
18th Mar 2017 • 11:30AM – 12:30PM • Mitchell Library
Two young travel writers will be discussing their unusual books of improbable places and undiscovered islands.
Travis Elborough & Malachy Tallack – … - Louise Welsh, Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow Chapel, Monday, 20 February, 2017
Monday 20 February 2017
13:00 – 14:00
Public lectures
Louise Welsh
Events – Creative Conversations
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Louise Welsh is … - Book launch: No Shortcuts: Organizing for Power in the New Gilded Age by Jane McAlevey, The Lighthouse Monday 20 February, 2017
Book launch: No Shortcuts by Jane McAlevey, The Lighthouse
Monday 20 February, 2017 7 p.m.
No Shortcuts: Organizing for Power in the New Gilded Age
The Lighthouse
Jane McAlevey is an organizer, author and … - Book Launch: Nasty Women, Waterstones Argyle St, Monday 6 March, 2017
Nasty Women,
Waterstones Argyle St – 6 March, 2017 – 7 p.m. – Free entry
Nasty Women in Glasgow to launch Nasty Women in style!
Laura Lam, Claire Heuchan, … - Aye Write! Helen Sedgewick and Kevin MacNeil – 404 INK A New Publisher for Scotland, The Mitchell Library, 9 March, 2017
Helen Sedgewick and Kevin MacNeil – 404 INK A New Publisher for Scotland
9th Mar 2017 • 7:45PM – 8:45PM • Mitchell Library
Publishers 404 Ink present a night of eclectic readings … - Aye Write! Laurence Rees – The Holocaust: A New History, The Mitchell Library, 16th Mar 2017
Laurence Rees – The Holocaust: A New History
In conversation with J. David Simons
16th Mar 2017 • 7:45PM – 8:45PM • Mitchell Library
Laurence Rees’s The Holocaust: A New … - Words Work Well For All, Creative Writing Workshop, Glasgow Women’s Library, Saturday 18 March, 2017
DIP INTO A DAY OF CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS, ROUNDED OFF WITH A READING FROM WILD WOMAN POET MAGI GIBSON, FOLLOWED BY A LIVELY OPEN MIC SESSION. NEVER WRITTEN BEFORE? COME …
- Vaseem Khan & Abir Mukherjee – The Jewel in the Crime , Mitchell Library, 10th Mar 2017
Vaseem Khan & Abir Mukherjee – The Jewel in the Crime
10th Mar 2017 • 6:00PM – 7:00PM • Mitchell Library
This session brings together two young crime writers, Vaseem … - Aye Write! Gulwali Passarlay – My Journey to Safety as a Child Refugee, CCA, 9th Mar 2017
Gulwali Passarlay – My Journey to Safety as a Child Refugee
9th Mar 2017 • 7:45PM – 8:45PM • CCA
In his extraordinary memoir The Lightless Sky Afghan refugee Gulwali Passarlay tells … - Aye Write! CL Taylor & Sarah Pinborough – Gripping Psychological Thrillers, Mitchell Library, 19th Mar 2017
CL Taylor & Sarah Pinborough – Gripping Psychological Thrillers
19th Mar 2017 • 3:00PM – 4:00PM • Mitchell Library
CL Taylor and Sarah Pinborough will be reading from and … - Chris Fleet & Margaret Wilkes – Scotland: Mapping the Islands, Mitchell Library, 19th Mar 2017
Chris Fleet & Margaret Wilkes – Scotland: Mapping the Islands
19th Mar 2017 • 3:00PM – 4:00PM • Mitchell Library
This stimulating and informative book reproduces some of the most beautiful and … - Aye Write! Craig Robertson & Stav Sherez – Online Crime, Mitchell Library, 18th Mar 2017
Craig Robertson & Stav Sherez – Online Crime
18th Mar 2017 • 8:15PM – 9:15PM • Mitchell Library
The internet is constantly providing new opportunities for crime, and the parameters of what … - Aye Write! Mike Heron & Andrew Greig – Tuning Into the 1960s, The Mitchell Library, 18th Mar 2017
Mike Heron & Andrew Greig – Tuning Into the 1960s
18th Mar 2017 • 8:15PM – 9:15PM • Mitchell Library
This singular book offers two harmonising memoirs – Mike Heron writes vividly … - Aye Write! David Hepworth – 1971 – Rock’s Golden Year, The Mitchell Library, 18th Mar 2017
David Hepworth – 1971 – Rock’s Golden Year
18th Mar 2017 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM • Mitchell Library
1971 saw the release of more monumental albums than any year before – Led … - Aye Write – Mary Edward & Michael Keating – A Wealthier, Fairer & More Diverse Scotland? The Mitchell Library, 19th Mar 2017
Mary Edward & Michael Keating – A Wealthier, Fairer & More Diverse Scotland?
19th Mar 2017 • 4:45PM – 5:45PM • Mitchell Library
How can Scotland use its new and existing powers … - Aye Write – John Burnside – New Poetry and Prose, The Mitchell Library, 19th Mar 2017
John Burnside – New Poetry and Prose
Aye Write
19th Mar 2017 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM • Mitchell Library
For Aye Write this year we have two new books … - Book launch: Spearment & Rescue by Mark Russell, Tell it Slant, Tuesday 14 February, 2017
Mark Russell’s new book, Spearmint & Rescue has it’s launch at Tell It Slant in The Project Cafe from 7 -10pm.
With readings from Mark and special guests Vicki Husband, … - Jim Ferguson hosts Speakeasy and Open Mic, Scottish Writers Centre, What’s Love Got To Do With It, CCA Tuesday 14 February, 2017
What’s Love Got To Do With It? Speakeasy & Open Mic
Hosted by Jim Ferguson
Love and Betrayal
Scottish Writers Centre, CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD
Tuesday, 14 February, 2017
. … - Vinegar Valentines at The Mitchell, 14 February, 2017
Vinegar Valentines: The Spiteful Rhymes and Cruel Caricatures of Victoria: “Hate Mail”
The Mitchell’s collection of 19th century mock Valentines printed by Bell and Bain of Glasgow.
In the 1900s Valentine’s Cards … - The Gruffalo (Board book) Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler 12 February, 2017 1 p.m. Waterstones Sauchiehall Street.
The Gruffalo (Board book)
Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler
12 February, 2017 1 p.m.
Waterstones Sauchiehall Street.
Come along and meet the Gruffalo!
We have a very special visitor coming along on Sunday the … - Deliciously Ella with Friends by Ella Mills Woodward, Waterstones Sauchiehall Street, Thursday 9 February, 2017
Deliciously Ella with Friends: Healthy Recipes to Love, Share and Enjoy Together (Hardback)
Ella Mills Woodward
Thursday 9 February 7 p.m.
Waterstones Sauchiehall Street
Join inspirational bestselling food writer Deliciously Ella for a special … - Peter Arnott, Creative Conversations University of Glasgow, Monday 6 February, 2017
Creative Conversations: Playwright & Novelist Peter Arnott
Monday 6 February 2017
13:00 – 14:00
University Chapel
Website: www.gla.ac.uk/events/creativeconversations/
Peter Arnott was born in Glasgow and began his career at the Traverse Theatre … - Willy Maley, Paul Cuddihy, Martin McCardie – The Lions of Lisbon: The Story of ’67, Aye Write 12th Mar 2017
12th Mar 2017 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM • Mitchell Library
Join Paul Cuddihy, Martin McCardie, and Professor Willy Maley as they celebrate the Celts who kept their cool and … - Jim Ferguson Launch of ‘For Eva’ selected poems 1990 – 2016, The Clutha Bar, 2 March, 2017
Launch at The Clutha Bar
March 2nd, 2017 7 p.m.
jimfergusonpoet.co.uk/
The Clutha Bar, 167 – 169 Stockwell Street, GlasgowG1 4SP - Wee Write 2017 – Saturday 25 February and Saturday 4 March, 2017
Wee Write! Family Days Sat 25th February and Sat 4th March 2017
0141 287 2999
www.ayewrite.com/weewrite/
The Mitchell Libary, G3 7DN
Two Wee Write Family Days this year. Double the fun!
The Wee Write! … - Aye Write 2017: Sara Sheridan & J. David Simons – Compelling and Complex Characters, CCA 9 March, 2017
9th March 2017 • 6:00PM – 7:00PM • CCA
Join these two prize-winning authors as they read from and discuss their latest novels.Sara Sheridan was named one of the Saltire Society’s …
- Richard Price, Poet, Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow, Monday 30 January, 2017
Creative Conversations: Poet Richard Price
Monday 30 January 2017
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Richard Price, … - Cross Purpose by Claire MacLeary, Book Launch, Waterstones Argyle Street, 23 February, 2017
23 February, 2017 – 7 p.m.
Waterstones, Argyle Street.
From the publisher that brought us His Bloody Project comes another fantastic new crime novel, Cross Purpose, the debut of local author Claire … - Malika Booker, Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow, Monday, 23 January, 2017
Creative Conversations: Poet & Playwright Malika Booker
Monday 23 January 2017 – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow … - LUX Scotland Shoot Shoot Shoot: LFMC 50th Anniversary, Talk & Book Launch CCA – Monday 23 January, 2017
Mon 23 January 2017
6.30pm, Free but ticketed, Cinema
15+
Book via Eventbrite / 0141 352 4900
This event has been rescheduled from December 2016
LUX Scotland celebrates the launch of the LUX … - Creative Conversations: AL Kennedy, University of Glasgow Chapel, Monday 16 January 2017
Creative Conversations: Award-Winning Writer AL Kennedy
16 January 2017 – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
AL Kennedy is a … - Tell It Slant, Third Birthday Party, Friday, 27 January, 2017
Come and celebrate 3 years of Tell It Slant at the Project Cafe with us and some special guest poyets on Friday the 27th of January from 7pm till 10pm
… - Poetry at Tchai Ovna, Nights at the Round Table, Thursday 12 January, 2017
Nights at the Round Table
January 12, 2017 @ 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Tchai Ovna
FreePoetry showcase event hosted by Paisley writer, RK Wallace, of “Round Table Writers.”
The six readers for … - Dalila by Jason Donald, Book Launch, Waterstones Sauchiehall Street, 25 January, 2017
ALL WELCOME! Celebrate the launch of DALILA, with Jason Donald as he reads excerpts from his new novel and discusses the issues surrounding the book.
Check his website for … - Fail Better. Last Year’s Chips – collection for Drumchapel Foodbank, McChuills, 12 January, 2017
No chips, no Utopia, no ends of worlds, nada. But plenty of hings at Fail Better… this month we have…
ELAINE GALLAGHER
SOPHIE ROGERS
CARLA WOODBURN
ABI NORMAL
JOHNNY … - Celtic Connections: Danny Boyle: ‘Combined by our Humanity – Enhanced by our Diversity’ – Why an Inclusive National Identity Matters 22 January, 2017
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3 NY
Danny Boyle of BEMIS Scotland explores the unique local expressions of Scottish cultural heritage and their global connections, simultaneously universal and … - The Glasgow Cabbie – Glasgow’s Hidden Gem by Jane Sweeney
King of the Courts – The Glasgow Cabbie – raising money with the help of Andy Murray
People Make Glasgow – Glasgow Cabbie’s welcome on the Tour Bus
Glasgow is a city … - Aye Write, Speakeasy and Open Mic, Mitchell Library, Thursday 9 March, 2017
9 March, 2017 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Scottish Writers’ Centre: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
St. Mungo’s Mirrorball: 7:30 – 8:45 pm
Calling all writers! Dust of those works in progress and … - West End Festival, New Writing Showcase, CCA, 14 March, 2017
Calling all writers and poets – the New Writing Showcase is back.
14 March at the CCA (Centre for Contemporary Arts) 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G3 6RB
Submission Deadline 26 … - Writing Historical Fiction with Catherine Hokin, CCA, 31 January, 2016
Writing Historical Fiction with Catherine Hokin
This talk centres on defining the genre of Historical Fiction and where the writer, Catherine Hokin fits within that genre. Hokin will discuss her … - Scottish Writers’ Centre Galloway comes to Glasgow (with Hugh McMillan & Stuart A. Paterson), CCA Tue 17 January 2017
Tue 17 January 2017
7pm, £6 (£3/Free for SWC Members on the door), Cinema
18+
Two accomplished, accessible and widely published poets from the wilds of Dumfries and Galloway will discuss and … - One Weekend In Falkirk, Spoken Word and Music, 5 – 9 January, 2017
www.facebook.com/oneweekendinfalkirk
#oneweekendinfalkirk
Here’s the full line-up for the five days of fun:Thursday 5th January 2017:
17:30-19:30 ACOUSTIC CAFE OPEN MIC
Two hours of open mic acoustic music in the heart of Falkirk. Open … - Graeme Macrae Burnet at Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow, 12 December, 2016
I always enjoy Creative Conversations and when I can I head along to the University of Glasgow Chapel to catch Louise Welsh in conversation with a talented writer included in …
- Sonnet Youth, The Drygate, 21 December, 2016
Drygate, 85 Drygate Street, G4 OUT
21 December, 2016 – 7 p.m.
Naturally, this month’s Sonnet Youth is an Xmas special with a wee post SY knees-up until midnight! Tunage will come … - Who Belongs To Glasgow by Mary Edward, Book Launch, Waterstones Byres Road, Monday 12 December, 2016
Luath Press is pleased to invite you to the launch of
Who belongs to Glasgow?
by Mary EdwardGLASGOW 7.30–9pm, Monday 12 December 2016
Waterstones, 348-358 Byres Road, Glasgow … - Aye Write presents Peter May, Partick Burgh Hall, 18 January, 2017
18th Jan 2017 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM
Partick Burgh Hall, 9 Burgh Hall St, Glasgow G11 5LW
Peter May is the million-selling author of the Lewis trilogy, the China thrillers and the … - Have Yourself A Literary Christmas, CCA Tuesday 20 December, 2016
With Host, Linda Jackson
It’s that time of year again and Scottish Writers Centre will be rocking their Christmas Party with live music and readings from Members and Host, Linda Jackson.
Seeking … - Andy Wightman, Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow 5 December, 2016
5 December, 2016 1 p.m: Andy Wightman
Creative Conversations
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Andy Wightman is a writer, researcher, analyst, commentator and activist … - Fictional Matters Birds & On the choreographic beyond bodies – Screening & Talk, CCA, Sun 4 December 2016
CCA
Sun 4 December 2016
12.30pm, Free but ticketed, Cinema
12+
Book online / 0141 352 4900
Related CCA EventsFictional Matters
Fri 2 December — Sun 4 December 2016
Inês Bento Coelho
Birds, 2016
Screening
… - CTL: Woman Tiger, Woman Dover, GFT, 4 December, 2016
CTL: Woman Tiger, Woman Dove
7 December, 2016
GFT
As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of LUX’s historical predecessor – the London Film-Makers’ Co-op – LUX Scotland presents a programme of films … - Kevin MacNeil, Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow 28 November, 2016
28 November, 2016 1 p.m: Kevin MacNeil
Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Kevin MacNeil is a novelist, poet, playwright, … - The Storytelling Power of Photographs Workshop with Eszter Biro at CCA, 29 November, 2016g
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD
Tuesday, 29 November, 2016 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
‘Photographs are seductive and powerful objects. Since photography’s invention we can’t live without them and keep … - Fictional Matters The Host, CCA, Friday 2 December 2016
CCA
Fri 2 December 2016
8pm, £8 (£5/Free with pass) + £1 booking fee, Cinema
14+ accompanied by an adult
Book online / 0141 352 4900
Related CCA Events
Fictional Matters
Fri 2 December — … - Sonnet Youth at Book Week Scotland, The Drygate, 23 November, 2016
Book Week Scotland Special, The Drygate, 85 Drygate Street, G4 0UT
This months Sonnet Youth is a Book Week Scotland Special featuring;
Scott Tyrrell
Viv Gee
Rowan McCabe
Karen Jones
Drew … - Scotland for Haiti, Fundraiser, Sugar Dumplin Restaurant, 27 November, 2016
Sunday, November 27, 2016 5:00 PM – 8:00
Sugar Dumplin, Princes Sq, 48 Buchanan St, Glasgow G1 3JN
Come and celebrate 50 years of Barbados Independence at this second fundraiser for Haiti, … - Creative Conversation with Scottish singer and musician Dave Arcari, Hard Rock Cafe, SMI Wednesday 23 November
Join the Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) on the 23rd of November at Hard Rock Cafe Glasgow for the first in our series of Creative Conversations; a Creative Conversation with …
- West Dunbartonshire Libraries – Events Book Week Scotland November, 2016
Welcome to West Dunbartonshire Libraries Book Week Scotland 2016 Events
Book Week Scotland is a week-long celebration of books and reading that is taking place this year from Monday 21 – … - Creative Conversations University of Glasgow, Carolyn Jess Cooke, 21 November, 2016
University Chapel, Monday 21 November, 2016 – 1 p.m.
Carolyn Jess Cooke’s books have been published in 23 languages. She has previously received an Eric Gregory Award, a Tyrone Guthrie Award, … - Glasgow: Invisible Cities Book Launch, La Bodega, 8th and 15 December, 2016
Launch date on 8th December is full so second event has been arranged for 15th December, 2016
Glasgow: Invisible Cities is a collection of poetry and prose from new writers attending … - Disappearing Glasgow – Chris Leslie part of Book Week Scotland, CCA Monday 21 November, 2016
CHRIS LESLIE TALKS ABOUT DISAPPEARING GLASGOW
Mon 21st November, 6.30 – 7.30pm
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JD
Tickets £8
Book onlineDisappearing Glasgow is the culmination of …
- Ceòl ‘s Craic A Fagail Mhiughalaidh (Leaving Mingulay) CCA Wed 23 November 2016
Film with Music by Maggie MacInnes
Ceòl ‘s Craic
A Fagail Mhiughalaidh (Leaving Mingulay)
Wed 23 November 2016
6.30pm, Free (unticketed), Cinema
All ages
0141 352 4900
This month Ceol ‘s Craic’s film club … - Sir Tony Robinson, Blackadder’s Christmas Carol, GFT, 24 November, 2016
Sir Tony Robinson, Blackadder’s Christmas Carol
24 November, 2016
Have you met Baldrick? Tony Robinson will appear at GFT in this one-off event, where he will reminisce about the making of popular … - Badger and The Loch Mess Mystery, Book Week Scotland, Mitchell Library, Saturday 26 November, 2016
Badger and the Loch Mess Mystery
Saturday 26th Nov 2016 • 11:00AM – 12:00PM • Mitchell Library
Scotland’s famous monster meets the world’s most magical mutt.
Children aged 5 – 11 years
An Aye … - The World New Made by Timothy Hyman, Book Launch CCA, Friday 18 November, 2016
‘The World New Made’ constructs a new and convincing scenario for the history of 20th-century painting – Linda Nochlin
Friday lunchtime Glasgow launch of The World New Made: Figurative Painting … - In Process Masterclass with Janet Paisley, Scottish Writers Centre, CCA 6 December, 2016
Scottish Writers Centre, CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD
6 December, 2016 – 7 p.m.
Writer, poet, and playwright Janet Paisley writes for stage, television, radio, and screen. She was a … - Book Week Scotland 2016, Arresting Crime Thrillers, 22 November, 2016
Glasgow Libraries welcomes authors James Oswald, Clare Mackintosh & Adam Hamdy
Book Week Scotland: ‘Arresting Crime Thrillers.’
Join these three masters of the crime thriller for what promises to be a memorable … - Autumn Speakeasy with Linda Jackson – Scottish Writers Centre, CCA, Tuesday 22 November, 2016
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD
Tuesday 22 November at 7.30 p.m.
A taste of Scotland’s new and emerging writers and the best of new literature in action hosted by writer and … - The Gutter Magazine Party, Stereo, Thursday 24 November, 2016
The Gutter Magazine Party | Liz Lochhead | Jen Hadfield | Pronto Mama | Kieran Hurley | & More TBA | FREE TICKETED EVENT
Thurs 24th November. Stereo. Doors 8pm, … - Whisky Island by Fiona Rintoul and Konrad Borkowski, Book Launch, The Pot Still, 8 December, 2016
Come and celebrate the launch of Whisky Island by Fiona Rintoul and Konrad Borkowski – a stunning book that takes readers behind the scenes in all eight distilleries on Scotland’s …
- Cathy Come Home, GFT, 15 November, 2016
In 1966, BBC’s ‘The Wednesday Play’ series screened Ken Loach’s Cathy Come Home, a drama about a young family’s slide into homelessness and poverty. With scenes of eviction, separation and loss …
- Glen Michael’s Theatre of Memories, The Britannia Panopticon, 27 November, 2016
Glen Michael’s Theatre of Memorie
27th November – Doors 1.30pm – Show starts 2pm
Tickets £15
Concessions £10
Glen Michael STV’s Calvacade presenter, actor and performer tells us about his early days in theatre … - Mary Irvine’s Blog: The Living Memory Association, Leith and The Mitchell Library
Two Visits
The first was a visit to THELMA. No, not a new female friend. The Living Memory Association in the Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre, Leith. The association has been in …
- Amy Liptrot, Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow, Monday 7 November, 2016
Monday 7 November 1 p.m: Amy Liptrot
Creative Conversations
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Amy Liptrot has published her work with various magazines, journals … - Film Poems Workshop, University of Glasgow, 2 – 4December, 2016
What?
It’s the first live event from cinepoems! Poets, writers, filmmakers, performers, artists…your participation is wanted! Let’s make some filmpoems in one glorious weekend..
The ChallengeGet a team together. Find something …
- The Glad Cafe, Glasgow’s Industrial History, Spoken Word with Martin O’Connor, 4 and 5 November, 2016
This weekend at The Glad Cafe, see a spoken word performance exploring cultural identity against the backdrop of Glasgow’s industrial history. Build A Nation, 4 & 5 November 8pm.
A …
- Four Men In Search Of A Plot, Waterstones Sauchiehall Street, 4 November, 2016.
Friday, 4 November, 2016
Waterstones, 153 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3EW
An evening of intrigue when four Scottish crime writers will be discussing and answering questions about all aspects of crime novels, including … - Christopher Tower Poetry Competition, Open to Students aged 16 – 18 years, Closing Date for Entries 17 February, 2017
All UK students, between 16-18, are encouraged to enter the 2017 Christopher Tower poetry competition. This year’s theme is ‘STONE’ and the judges are Sarah Howe and Vahni Capildeo. First …
- In Process Masterclass with Lesley Glaister, CCA, Tuesday, 8 November, 2016
‘In Process Masterclass’ with Lesley Glaister
With Scottish Writers Centre,
Club House, CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD
Lesley Glaister has published thirteen books by major houses which for most … - John Simpson – We Chose to Speak of War and Strife Saturday, 26 November, 2016
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Part of Book Week Scotland celebrations: John Simpson, the BBC’s World Affairs Editor talks about his new book We Chose to Speak of War and Strife.
In corners … - Beloved Poison with ES Thomson and Adrian Searle, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow 21 November, 2016
Author ES Thomson chats with publisher Adrian Searle (Freight Books) about the inspiration behind her Victorian medical thriller, Beloved Poison. Set in Edinburgh in 1846, Beloved Poison follows apothecary Jem …
- Kirsty Logan, Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow Monday 31 October, 2016
31 October: Kirsty Logan
1 p.m. – Free event.
Reading a brand new horror story for Hallowe’en
Kirsty Logan lives in Glasgow and is a writer of fiction and journalism. Her books are … - Thumble Tumble Book 2 Launch, Waterstones Byres Road, Sunday 30 October, 2016
Thumble Tumble Book 2 Launch, Sunday 30 October, 2016
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Drum roll please!!!!! At last Halloween soaked launch event in Waterstones Byres Road on Sunday 30th October, 2pm!
Angela … - Black History Month Celebration – Open Mic with Tawona Sithole, CCA, 25 October, 2016
Open Mic with Host, Tawona Sithole
25 October, 2016 7 p.m.
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JDWith Scottish Writers Centre
Tawona Sithole is a poet, playwright, and musician who enjoys … - The Poetry Shift, Hidden Lane Gallery, 25 November, 2016
The POETS on tonight’s SHIFT are:
Northern Irish poet, Matthew Rice, along with Stephen Watt, Ross Wilson and Magi Gibson. Hosted by Ian Macpherson.
Tickets – £5 (includes glass … - The Big Glasgow Comic and Craft Fair for Halloween 29 October, 2016 Trades Hall
The Big Glasgow Comic & Craft Fair returns to The Trades Hall once again for our Hallloween Fair.
We’ll have over 40 traders selling Comics, Graphic Novels, Crafts, Art, Old … - Malachy Tallack, Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow Monday 17 October, 2016
Monday 17 October, 2016 1pm, Glasgow University Chapel
University Chapel, West Quadrangle, Main Building Gilmorehill Campus, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Malachy Tallack is from Shetland. His debut book, … - Scottish Writers’ Centre PK Lynch talks Trainspotting, Texas and the Creative Process Wednesday 19 October, 2016
CCA
Wed 19 October 2016
7pm, £6 (£3/Free to SWC Membes) on the door, Clubroom
18+
0141 352 4900
Stage, Screen and Page – P. K. Lynch talks Trainspotting, Texas and the Creative … - Elemental, Glasgow Science Centre, 17 October, 2016
17 October, 2016
Glasgow Science Centre
50 Pacific Quay, G51 5PATicket Price: £5 – Available to book online now!
Elemental is a unique exploration of science, art and the universe showcased under the … - Spirits of the Tenements, Tenement House, 27 October, 2016
Spirits of the Tenements
Thursday 27 October, 2016 at 7 p.m.
Tenement House
145 Buccleuch Street, G3 6QN
An evening tour of the Tenement House followed by a performance by ‘Murray the Mindreader’ in … - Day of the Dead, Sorrows of Mexico, Readings, CCA, Tuesday 1 November, 2016
Day of the Dead
Tuesday, 1st November, 2016
Centre for Contemporary Arts, Glasgow
Scottish Pen will be featuring a series of readings from the new book Sorrows of Mexico, published by Maclehose Press in … - Glasgow’s Radical Independent Bookfair Project not by the book CCA Fri 7 October – Sun 23 October 2016
Fri 7 October – Sun 23 October 2016
Tue-Sat: 11am-6pm, Sun: 12noon-6pm (Closed Mondays)
Free
Related CCA EventsJames Kelman
Dirt Road
Thu 6 October 2016Open Jar Collective
Soil City
Fri 7 October 2016Variant Editorial …
- An evening with Catherine Hokin Waterstones Byres Road 20 October, 2016
An evening with Catherine Hokin – author of ‘Blood and Roses’
Thursday 20 October, 2016
Blood and Roses
The English Corwn – a bloodied restless prize.
The one … - Glasgow’s Radical Independent Bookfair Project not by the book CCA Fri 7 October – Sun 23 October 2016
Fri 7 October – Sun 23 October 2016
Tue-Sat: 11am-6pm, Sun: 12noon-6pm (Closed Mondays)
Free
An exhibition celebrating ten years of the RIB project – supporting small press publishers and independent producers, … - Neon Poltergeist, E.P. Launch 27 October, 2016 – New Hellfire Club
Dumbarton based poet Stephen Watt and Different Circle’s in-house producer/engineer Gareth McNicol have collaborated under the banner Neon Poltergeist to produce a macabre themed EP titled 55.862670 -4.231142 for halloween … - Arika Episode 8: Refuse Powers’ Grasp, Tramway 21 – 23 October, 2016
Film, Performance, Participation
Friday 21 October – Sunday 23 October
Tramway
Pay what you can, no booking required
Is there a link between how we’re divided into populations that can be caged and exiled by the … - Red Onions Are Actually Purple, Fundraiser for The Sindigo Foundation, Fail Better, McChuills 20 October, 2016
Celebrating the wonder that was Sarah ‘Sindigo’ Simpson
20 October, 2016– 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.McChuills, 40 High Street G1 1NL
She rocked every stage she stood on … - Goldenhand Waterstones Glasgow Sauchiehall St Monday 24 October, 2016
Goldenhand
Waterstones Glasgow Sauchiehall St
Monday 24 October, 2016
Welcoming Garth Nix in celebration of the release of Goldenhand, the long-awaited fifth instalment of the bestselling Old Kingdom series. Garth will be … - Mary Irvine’s Blog: Music and Literature
Mbira Music
Some thirteen years ago a friend, a Chinese doctor of traditional medicine, told me I was never too late to learn. An old adage which in this situation referred … - Spangled Cabaret, The Rio Cafe, Monday 10 October, 2016
The Rio Cafe
10 October, 2016 8.30 p.m.
The monthly alternative variety night, this month featuring:
Tom Harlow
Kevin P. Gilday
Emma Durkan
Miss Leggy Pee
Scunner – songs of the electric wizard
Jack squat
Luna TikTok
Paul Distefano
Lacy … - City Lines featuring Chris Brookmyre Scottish Book Week 2016
Featuring Chris Brookmyre with Creative Writing Students from City of Glasgow College
Tuesday 22 November 2016 19:00 – 21:00
Students of HNC Professional Writing Skills at City of Glasgow College, the … - David Rovics with Lorna McKinnon and Guests The Rum Shack Tuesday 11 October, 2016
Thursday, 11 October, 2016 – 7.30 p.m. – 11.30 p.m.
Join us in the Southside for an evening of political poetry and song with legendary American anarchist singer/songwriter David … - Anne and Mary’s Local Tales, Dumbarton Library
Launch-Ad.pdf
Dumbarton Library, Thursday 27 October, 2016 at 7 p.m. until 8.30 p.m.
Dumbarton Library, Strathleven Pl, Dumbarton G82 1BD - National Poetry Day at GOMA 6 October, 2016
National Poetry Day at GOMA Library Oct 6th
Federation of Writers (Scotland)
Thursday 6 October 2.30-5.30pm
Come and celebrate National Poetry Day with us at our usual venue either as … - Community Orchard Meeting, Glasgow Green, 9 October, 2016
Sunday 9 October, 2016 2.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.
Glasgow Green, Templeton St, Glasgow G40 1AT
Join Helping Britain Blossom and Free Wheel North to discuss plans for a community orchard. Looking … - Grey Hen Anthology Extraordinary Forms, Launch at Glasgow Women’s Library, Thursday 6 October, 2016
Launch Grey Hen Anthology
National Poetry Day – Thursday 6 OctoberThursday 6 October 12.30-2pm
Glasgow Women’s Library 23 Landressy Street G40 1BPScottish launch and reading from Extraordinary Forms, a new Grey …
- Write Now Live Initiative by Penguin Random House for BAME, LGBTQ and Disabled Writers
Report from Leela Soma October 1st 2016
I was privileged to be selected by Write Now, one of the world’s largest publishing houses, for their mentorship programme for BAME, LGBTQ and … - Graeme Macrae Burnet, Waterstones Sauchiehall Street, Wednesday 5 October, 2016
Wednesday 5 October, 2016 – 7 p.m.
Waterstones Sauchiehall Street
Meet Man Booker shortlisted and former Waterstones employee as he discusses his Man Book shortlisted novel His Bloody Project.The Man Booker …
- Supersonic plus Q & A at GFT Sunday 2 October, 2016
New documentary charting the meteoric rise of Oasis
Sunday 2 October (19.15)
Running time: 2h2mFrom award-winning director Mat Whitecross (Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll), Supersonic tells the remarkable story of …
- A Suitable Lie by Michael J. Malone Glasgow Launch Waterstones Argyle Street 6 October, 2016
Thursday, October, 6, 2016 at 6.30 p.m.
Michael J Malone will be in discussion with Caro Ramsay about his latest novel, A Suitable Lie. Early reviews are strong – come along … - Ann Cleeves, Hillhead Library, Talking about her new Shetland mystery Cold Earth, Sunday 9 October, 2016
Ann Cleeves talks about her new book Cold Earth, Hillhead Library, Sunday 9 October
4 p.m.
Hillhead L,ibrary 348 Byres Road Glasgow, G12 8AP U
With the publication of her new … - Graham Fulton: 10th Book of Poems ‘Brian Wilson In Swansea Bus Station 12 October CCA
Brian Wilson In Swansea bus station the 10th book of poems by Graham Fulton which is being published by red squirrel press
Wednesday October 12 at 7pm in the club room … - James Kelman, Dirt Road CCA 6 October, 2016
Thu 6 October 2016
7pm, Free but ticketed, Intermedia15+
Book online / 0141 352 4900
Related CCA Events
Glasgow’s Radical Independent Bookfair Project
not by the book
Fri 7 October — Sun 23 October … - Vagabond Voices Translated Fiction Night Waterstones Byres Road 13 October 2016
Translated Fiction Night
Waterstones Byres Road13 October 19:30
Vagabond Voices
Thursday 13th October 19:30 at Glasgow – Byres Road
An evening with local publisher Vagabond Voices as they discuss fiction from faraway lands. … - Alpha – Migration in conversation, Waterstones Byres Road, 5 October, 2016
Alpha – Migration in conversation
Glasgow – Byres Road
Wednesday 5th October 19:30
Join author Bessora, and translator Sarah Ardizzone as they discuss the journey to publication for the prize-winning illustrated … - Book Fair at the Botanics 23 – 26 September, 2016
http://www.booksatthebotanics.co.uk
Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G12 0UE - Scottish Writers Centre: In a Cloud of Seabirds: The Art of Collaborating, CCA 27 September, 2016
Tue 27 September 2016
7pm, £6 (£3/Free to SWC Members), Clubroom
18+
0141 352 4900
CCA
In a Cloud of Seabirds: The Art of Collaborating with Artist/Illustrator, Douglas Robertson
As an artist, Douglas Robertson … - Glasgoes Poetic Monday 26th September, – Saturday October 8, 2016
Glasgoes Poetic is over a week of poetry events and happenings with National Poetry Day nestled neatly inside. Take a look – there’s lots of performance opportunities (asterisked) as well …
- Outside-in/Inside-out – New International Festival of Poetry Glasgow 4 – 8 October, 2016
Outside-in/Inside-out – New international festival of poetry
4th – 8th October 2016 Outside-in/Inside-out A new international festival of poetry launches at venues across Glasgow
Over 70 poets, performers, artists and … - The 5th Govanhill Poetry Splash, 30 September, Govanhill Baths
Back again for the 5th year, The Govanhill Poetry Splash brings a variety of poetry Spoken Word and music to the foyer at the baths for a warm and friendly …
- Paul Kavanagh at Tidelines Book Festival, Irvine, Friday 23 September, 2016
Political columnist Paul Kavanagh (aka Wee Ginger Dug, author of Barking Up the Right Tree) will appear at the Tidelines Book Festival on Friday, 23 September from 6 p.m. to …
- Michael Faber in discussion with Prof Louise Welsh, Glasgow University, Thursday 22 September, 2016
Thursday, 22 September, 2016 6pm
Michel Faber is the author of ten books. In addition to the Whitbread-shortlisted ‘Under the Skin’, he is the author of the highly acclaimed ‘The Crimson … - Luminate Scotland’s Festival of Ageing – Autumn Voices 12 – 15 October, 2016
www.luminatescotland.org/
See the full programme at Luminate - Red Squirrel Press Launch of Four Publications at CCA 22 September, 2016
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD
Thursday 7 p.m.
Red Squirrel Press invites you to join us for the launch of four new publications: William Bonar’s poetry pamphlet, ‘Offering’, Carolyn Patricia Richardson’s … - Bookends, The Launch of Benderloch’s Book Festival, 24 September, 2016
Saturday 24 September, 2016 3 p.m.– 6 p.m.
The wood lined Victory hall will be transformed into a sumptious reading room for all of the community and the “new” venue will … - Byres Road Book Festival, 23 – 26 September, 2016
Byres Road Book Festival 2017
New Glasgow West End Book Festival
Fabulous Programme with a range of writers, poets, performers and activities over four days at three separate venues. Oxfam Bookshop, … - 10 Billion: What’s on your Plate? Saturday 17 September, 2016.
Sat 17 September 2016
7pm, £6 (£4.50), Cinema
12+
Book online / 0141 352 4900
Related CCA EventsTake One Action Film Festival
Thu 15 September — Sun 25 September 2016
Dir. Valentin Thurn, Germany, … - Shadow World + Q&A (N/C 15+) GFT Wednesday 21 September
Stirring documentary exposing the global arms trade
Wednesday 21 September (17.50)
Running time: 1h33m
This visually dazzling exploration of the global arms trade exists at the crossroads where art, documentary, history and politics … - Mary Irvine’s blog: Broken Threads by Mary Edward
‘Who Belongs to Glasgow’
The Leven Litts Writers Group recently welcomed the author Mary Edward to speak on ‘Historical Research’ – with particular reference to her book, ‘Who Belongs to Glasgow?’, …
- Get Active on Byres Road, European Mobility Week, 17 and 18 September, 2016
Mark Beaumont – Hillhead Library, 17 September 12 noon – 2 p.m.
Mark Beaumont the cyclist, adventurer, broadcaster, documentary maker and author will talk about his travels, discuss his book with … - Walls, Glasgow Screening, CCA, 22 September, 2016
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD
Join the UK’s leading social change film festival for the Scottish premiere of a portrait of division and common humanity.
More than 25 years after … - Wild Words Festival, Woodlands Community Garden, 2 October, 2016
They’ve got a great line up at Wild Words Harvest Festival on Sunday 2nd October. Taking place both at the Community Garden, 91-101 West Princes St, Glasgow G4 9BY and Fred …
- Mary Irvine’s Blog: Catching Up with Writing, Re-Writing and Helensburgh Writers Group
A Year In Spetses
Have been having quite a busy time of late so will pass on a few of my activities and then I can concentrate on t’other things in …
- Hugh McIlvanney In Conversation with Graham Spiers, OranMor, Thursday 29 September, 2016
OranMor, 731 – 735 Great Western Road, G12 8QX
£12 – £14
Thursday 29 September, 2016 7.30 p.m.
08444 771 000
Book Online at Ticketweb
Once described as “the greatest sportswriter in the … - The Dead Don’t Boogie by Douglas Skelton, Book Launch, Waterstones Argyle St 8 September, 2016
The first Dominic Queste thriller will be unleashed in paperback in September. Come along and enjoy author Douglas Skelton being verbally mangled by the inimitable Caro Ramsay
Thursday 8 September, 2016
Waterstones, … - In Process Masterclass with Louise Welsh, Scottish Writers’ Centre, CCA, 11 October, 2016
CCA
Tue 11 October 2016
7pm, £6 (£3/Free to SWC Members) on the door, Clubroom 18+ 0141 352 4900
Glasgow-based Louise Welsh, award-winning author. has written six novels, produced many short stories and … - Scottish Writers’ Centre,In a Cloud of Seabirds: The Art of Collaborating Tue 27 September 2016
CCA
Tue 27 September 20167pm, £6 (£3/Free to SWC Members), Clubroom 18+ 0141 352 4900
In a Cloud of Seabirds: The Art of Collaborating with Artist/Illustrator, Douglas Robertson
As an artist, Douglas Robertson … - St Mungo’s Mirrorball Showcase CCA – 6 October, 2016
CCA
7pm, £5 on the door, Clubroom All ages 0141 352 4900
A National Poetry day celebration of the life and work of George Mackay Brown on the 20th anniversary of his … - Aye Write: Peter Hook, Substance, 6th October, 2016
6th Oct 2016 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM • Mitchell Theatre
Peter Hook, founding member of Joy Division and New Order talks about his new book Substance: Inside New OrderPeter Hook, founding …
- Disappearing Glasgow Exhibition, Chris Leslie,Glasgow School of Art– 17 September until 2 October, 2016.
Preview 16 September.
Glasgow School of Art, Reid Building, Renfrew Street, G3
The skyline of Glasgow has been radically transformed as high rise tower blocks have been blown down and bulldozed. Does … - Kevin Cadwallender, Last Monday at Rio, 29 August, 2016
Last Monday, Open Mic at Rio, Partick 29 August, 2016
Kevin Cadwallender airs the verbal stylings at The Rio this month. Living proof that whatever happened to the likely lads was … - Poetry, West Brewery Bar and Restaurant, Tuesday 6 September, 2016
COME EAST TO WEST on Tuesday 6th September, at West Brewery Bar and Restaurant in The Hop Room at 7.30, FREE
Bringing poetry and music to Glasgow’s East End, the … - Gifford Lectures 2016, University of Glasgow
Gifford Lectures 2016: Sean Carroll – The Big Picture: On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself
Gifford Lectures Date: Wednesday 19 October 2016 – Thursday 27 October 2016 …
- The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset, Professor Damian Hughes 14 September, 2016 Waterstones Sauchiehall Street
14 September, 2016
Waterstones, 153-157 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3EW
In The Five STEPS to a Winning Mindset, Professor Damian Hughes, the acclaimed author of Liquid Thinking and How to Think Like … - Stuart Cosgrove, Young Soul Rebels –Northern Soul Event The Admiral Bar Sat 27 August, 2016
August’s DIVINE is a northern soul special of epic proportions!
The Admiral Bar is very proud to welcome Stuart Cosgrove to launch his personal history of northern soul “YOUNG SOUL … - Scottish Writers’ Centre Silence and Other Stories with Tim Turnbull CCA Tue 13 September 2016
Scottish Writers’ Centre Silence and Other Stories with Tim Turnbull
Tue 13 September 2016
CCA
7pm, £6 (£3/Free for SWC Members) on the door, Clubroom 18+ 0141 352 4900
In the last five years, … - Botanic Concrete Website Launch Thu 8 September 2016 Project Cafe
Botanic Concrete Website Launch
Re-imagining Garnethill
Thu 8 September 2016
6pm, Free but ticketed, at The Project Cafe, 134 Renfrew St All ages Book online / 0141 352 4900
Botanic Concrete has developed a … - Scottish Writers’ Centre Three Poets – Three Languages of Scotland, CCA Tue 30 August 2016
Scottish Writers’ Centre Three Poets – Three Languages of Scotland
Tue 30 August 2016
7pm, £6 (£3) on the door, Free to SWC Members, Clubroom 18+ 0141 352 4900
Related CCA Events
Scottish Writers’ … - AH Proctor, Byres Road Book Festival, Hillhead Library 26 September, 2016
Thumble Tumble and the Ollpheist is a story about witches and dragons. As with all good fairy stories, there is the balance of good and evil.
Come along and hear AH … - Book Launch: ‘And When I Die’ Russell D McLean, Waterstones Argyle St, 2 September, 2016
Book Launch: And When I Die, Russel D McLean
Waterstones Argyle St
2 September 2016
Join us at Waterstones Argyle Street in Glasgow to celebrate the launch of AND WHEN I DIE, … - William Shakespeare’s Star Wars, Waterstones Sauchiehall St, Friday 26 August
With author Ian Doescher
Waterstones, 153 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3EW
Come along for a night of Star Wars Shakespeare fun with author Ian Doescher as he reads from his series of … - PEOPLE WHO WORK: A Creative Writing Workshop with Brian Whittingham 20 September, 2016
PEOPLE WHO WORK: A Creative Writing Workshop with Brian Whittingham
Spend the day learning and writing about what ‘Clydebuilt’ means amidst the shipbuilding heritage at the former working world of the …
- ‘Communal Luxury: The Political Imaginary of the Paris Commune’ (2015) by Kristin Ross CCA 17 August, 2016
Cities & Bookmark: Reading Platform | ‘Communal Luxury: The Political Imaginary of the Paris Commune’ (2015) by Kristin Ross
Wed 17 August 2016
7pm, Free and unticketed, Clubroom Ages: 15+ 0141 352 … - The Haystack featuring a Q&A with Joanna Cherry CCA 17 August, 2015
Scottish PEN presents The Haystack
A FREE screening of the documentary, The Haystack
Featuring a Q&A with Joanna Cherry QC MP, Olivia Cappuccini and David Irvine
The CCA, 17th August, 6.15pm
… - Gutter Magazine Issue 15 Glasgow Launch, Gesso, 19 August, 2016
Gutter – the Magazine of New Scottish Writing – presents a launch reading event for its Autumn 2016 issue. Post-Brexit, the theme of this issue is the ‘North Alantic Drift’ …
- Poetry Apothecary with Rebecca Sharp CCA Sunday 18 September, 2016
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
In this unique workshop, you will create a poem with a matching essential oil scent blend to take home. We will … - Liam McCormick’s debut pamphlet, ‘Why Do People Never Snap and Think They’re Buddha? review by Stephen Watt
Exhibiting a veritable flare for developing candid, memorable characters, young Glaswegian poet Liam McCormick’s debut collection of prose and poetry ‘Why do people never snap and think they’re Buddha’ is …
- National Poetry Competition 2016 – closing date for submissions 31 October
National Poetry Competition
The Poetry Society’s annual National Poetry Competition is for previously unpublished single poems and has a first prize of £5,000.
2016
The competition is now open for entries!
Ten prizes
First prize: £5000 … - Doune, Doune, Doune The Rabbit Hole at McChuills, 11 August, 2016
McChuills, 40 High Street, G1 1NB
Thursday, 11 August, 2016 – 8 p.m.
A night of highlights from the SPOKEN WURD tent at DOUNE THE RABBITHOLE 2016 descends on McChuills on 11 … - The Muse at St Louis, Brian Whittingham Wednesday 10 August, 2016
West End Launch – ‘Sometimes I Radiate’
Everyone’s invited to another great night of literature at St Louis with host Linda Jaxson, who will also provide the musical entertainment with Tony …
- Mary Irvine’s blog: literary goings on Dumbarton and Glasgow West End, July 2016
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Feeling a wee bit guilty that I haven’t been writing of late, not just for this site but generally. I have been subject to a period of lethargy. The … - Kimberley Chambers and Anna Smith – crime writers in conversation Waterstones
Waterstones 153 – 157 Sauchiehall Street G2 3EW
Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 6:30 PM
We are very pleased to welcome back two masters of Crime fiction Kimberley Chambers and Anna Smith … - Long Way From Glasgow a memoir by John Donaldson
John Donaldson’s memoir ‘Long Way From Glasgow’ is a fascinating read. It encompasses his life growing up in Glasgow during the Second World War and the years he spent in …
- Book launch: I See You Clare Mackintosh Tuesday 26 July, 2016
Waterstones, Argyle Street
Tuesday 26 Jun, 2016 7 p.m.
Clare Mackintosh, author of the explosive and spine-tingling debut thriller I LET YOU GO, launches her second novel I SEE YOU exclusively … - Soundwaves Anthology Launch 26 July, 2016 Tron Theatre
Soundwaves Anthology Launch
26 July, 2016 7 p.m.
Tron Theatre, Victoria Bar, 63 Trongate G1 5HB
Book Launch: New writing from the Federation of Writers (Scotland). Hugely entertaining – poems and prose, fiction … - Buy Buy Baby by Helen MacKinven, Waterstones Argyle Street, 19 July 2016
Waterstones, 174 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G2 8AH
19 July, 2016 – 7 p.m.
Helen MacKinven will be in store to talk about and sign copies of her new novel, Buy Buy Baby; don’t … - Jim Monaghan’s Safe Space 26 – 29 July, 2016 Govanhill Baths
Jim Monaghan’s Safe Space
26 – 29 July, 2016
Jim Monaghan is totally fed up with people and their opinions so he has created a safe space for him and his friends …
- Pauline Lynch – Armadillos: Meet the Author review by Calum Maclean
Pauline Lynch – Armadillos: Meet The Author Waterstones Sauchiehall Street 14/07/16 6.30pm
Armadillos is Pauline Lynch’s debut novel, and it’s a fantastic read. It tells the story of Aggie, a fifteen … - Scottish Writers’ Centre Ryan Van Winkle 2 August, 2016, CCA
Ryan Van Winkle on Intimacy: Reading, Hearing, Writing, and Feeling Poems Tuesday 2nd August 2016 7 pm Club Room, CCA
350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD Ryan Van Winkle is an Edinburgh-based … - Meet the author: PK Lynch, Armadillos, Waterstones Sauchiehall Street, 14 July, 2016
Pauline Lynch, talking about her book Armadillos.
14 July, 2016 – 6.30 p.m.
Waterstones, 153 – 157 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3EW
Free event call 0141 332 9105 to reserve your place.
Meet local … - An Evening With James Kelman Thursday 21 July, 2016, Waterstones Sauchiehall St
An Evening With James Kelman
Thursday 21 July, 7 p.m.
153 – 157 Sauchiuehall Street, G2 3EW
Join us in our basement cafe for an evening with author James Kelman. Tickets are … - Summer Discussion Cities | Chantal Akerman – News from Home (16mm print) CCA 12 July, 2016
Cities | Chantal Akerman – News from Home (16mm print)
Tue 12 July 2016
6.30pm, Free but ticketed, Cinema All ages Book online / 0141 352 4900
Related CCA EventsSummer Discussion: Cities
Fri 1 … - Poetry Pamphlets Launch: ‘Aye’ and ‘Owersettin’ at The Dram, Wed 13 July, 2016
The Dram, 232 Woodlands Road, Glasgow G3 6ND
The free Glasgow launch of Tapsalteerie poetry pamphlets “Aye” by Stuart A Paterson and “Owersettin” by AC Clarke, Maggie Rabatski & Sheila Templeton, … - Summer Discussion: Cities Fri 1 July – Wed 31 August 2016 CCA
0141 352 4900
Related CCA Events
Cities | Test Unit – Prototyping Public Space
Tue 5 July 2016
Cities & Bookmark: Reading Platform | ‘Rebel Cities: From the Right to the City to the … - Mary Irvine’s Blog: Booked! Festival Jimmie Macgregor, 18th May, 2016.
Jimmie Macgregor Millennium Hall, Gartocharn, Wed. 18th May 7.30pm
Eighty six! Surely not. No. Mid 70s , even early 70s maybe. That’s all rhetorical and I digress… Not digression actually. … - Summer Reality – two poems by Brian Whittingham
Hi Ho Hi Ho Trident’s Got To Go
and
The Boys of The Somme
HI HO HI HO, TRIDENT’S GOT TO GO by Brian WhittinghamOn YouTube a 60’s newsreel.
A black … - Summer Poem: Eurus/Zephyrus/Notus and Rainbows by K.A.McCafferty
Fallen apples, vine leaves tumble
Strawberries bow
Like grief stricken women
As autumn sends her kiss
Eurus carries a child in the white foam
Of his sea
Zephyrus does not hear the cries
Of this … - Christine De Luca, Tuesday 5 July, 2016 CCA Scottish Writers Centre
Trying to Make the Poem ‘Work’ with Edinburgh Makar, Christine De Luca
Tuesday 5th July 2016
7 pm Club Room, CCA
“Being a … - Mary Irvine’s blog: Alastair Pearson Lecture, Booked! Festival, 2016
Conflicted!
There are two reviews of the Booked! festival I’m only now writing up. Better late than never springs to mind – although one could argue that is not always the … - Bloody Scotland. Long list for McIlvanney Prize 2016
Longlist announced for McIlvanney Prize 2016
The winner of the Scottish Crime Book of the Year will now be awarded The McIlvanney Prize at an awards ceremony on the opening evening of Bloody Scotland, Friday … - The Crime Factor, Waterstones East Kilbride, Thursday 30 June, 2016
THE CRIME FACTOR: 2016 LIVE TOUR FEATURING NEIL BROADFOOT, MARK LEGGATT, G.J. BROWN AND DOUGLAS SKELTON
Crime fan? Thriller fiend? Head along to Waterstones EK on Thursday 30th June … - Glasgow Comic Festival & Scottish Writers’ Centre Putting words in balloons Tue 28 June 2016, CCA
Glasgow Comic Festival & Scottish Writers’ Centre
Putting words in balloons
Tue 28 June 2016
7pm, £6 (£3/Free for SWC Members) on the door, Clubroom
All ages
0141 352 4900
Related CCA EventsGlasgow Comic Festival
Tue … - Mary Irvine’s blog: West End Festival 2016
A Reet Gud Neet (that’s my maternal origins emerging!)
What a wonderful few days and I’m not referring to the strange phenomenon sweeping the area – clement weather – rather to … - Launch of new literary booklet: Sometimes I Radiate, The Ivory Glasgow, 22 June, 2016
The Ivory Hotel, 24 Campbhill Avenue, Glasgow G41 3AY
Host: Linda Jackson
Music by Jim Byrne
Supporting Mary’s Meals.
- Book Launch: Glasgow Women Poets, Oxfam Book Shop Byres Road, Monday 20 June, 2016
Monday 20 June, 2016 – 6.30 p.m.
Oxfam Bookshop Byres Road
330 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8AP
Emily Dickinson’s poem, ‘I’m nobody – who are you?’ asks a question we all should answer … - From Callton to Catalonia, 2 July, 2016, Paisley Arts Centre
From The Calton To Catalonia Sat 02/07/16
Fair Pley presents From The Calton To Catalonia as part of this year’s Sma’ Shot celebrations. Saturday 2nd July, 7.30pm
Paisley Arts … - West End Festival 2016: Ten Writers Telling Lies, Sunday 19 June
Ten writers got together with the musician Jim Byrne and wrote ten songs.
Come along and hear the music and the stories behind the songs.
Ten Writers Telling Lies at West End … - Book Launch: Devil Take The Hindmost by Martin Froden, Mono, 7th July, 2016
Book Launch of Martin Froder’s prizewinning ‘Devil Take The Hindmost’
Mono, 12 Kings Court, Glasgow G1 5RB
7 July, 2016 7 p.m.
Winner of the Dundee International Book Prize
At £10,000, the Dundee International … - How to Write a Song, Chiara Berardelli, Waterstones Byres Road, 23 June, 2016
‘How do you write a song?’
Singer-songwriter Chiara Berardelli shares the secrets of her own songwriting process and of some of the greats.
Waterstones Bookshop, 351-355 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8AU
Thursday 23rd … - Shore to Shore, Celebrating poetry and community with the Poet Laureate and friends UK Tour
Celebrating poetry and community
Poet Laureate and friends – touring UK and Celebrating Independent Bookshops
Carol Ann Duffy, Gillian Clarke, Imtiaz Dharker, Jackie Kay, John Sampson plus special guests.Over fourteen consecutive …
- Bloody Scotland, Stirling, 9 – 11 September, 2016
The 2016 Bloody Scotland programme is here!
All events are up and tickets available now! http://www.bloodyscotland.com/events
Participating writers include Graeme Macrae Burnet Louise Welsh
Donate to Team Bloody Scotland on the Caledonian … - University of Glasgow: Centre for Open Studies: Ten Writers Telling Lies West End Festival 2016
Ten Writers are participating in a project with the musician Jim Byrne to produce a book and complementary cd, which will be produced early 2017. In the meantime you can …
- Writer Salon, #ScotLitFest Facebook, Zoe Strachan and Jenny Brown, Sunday 26 June, 2016
Creative writing advice salon for writers
Zoe Strachan, Sunday 26th, 11am – 12pm
Facebook
Negative Space, Zoë’s first novel, was published in 2002 (Picador), followed by Spin Cycle in 2004 and Ever Fallen in Love … - An Evening with Liz Lochhead, Waterstones Argyle Street, Tuesday 14 June, 2016
‘Fugitive Colours’
Your chance to meet Liz Lochhead, poet, playwright, campaigner, and former makar of Scotland!
Tuesday 14 June, 2016, 6.30 – 8 p.m.
Liz will be in Waterstones Argyle Street store … - West End Festival 2016: Poetry at Hillhead Library, Sunday 12 June
Come and be moved to laughter, tears and all the emotions in between.
Hillhead Library348 Byres Road, G12 8AP
Sunday 12 Jun 2:30pm
Presented by Cinammon Press and Indigo Dreams Press. Six prize-winning … - Calling all poets and writers: University of Glasgow Creative Writing West End Festival 2016
Call for Submissions
Open to writers and poets!
Do you fancy reading some of your newest writing at the West End Festival? University of Glasgow’s Creative Writing folks are hosting a ‘New … - Book Launch: Buy Buy Baby by Helen MacKinven, 7 July, 2016 – Falkirk
Buy Buy Baby
Helen MacKinven
Behindthewall, 14 Melville Street, Falkirk, FK1 1HZ
7 July, 2016 – 7 p.m.
What price tag would you put on a baby?
Set in and around Glasgow, Buy Buy Baby … - Book launch: This Far Back Everything Shimmers by Vicki Husband, Thur 30 June, Waterstones Byres Road
THIS FAR BACK EVERYTHING SHIMMERS by Vicki Husband
Book launch on Thursday 30th June – at Waterstones Books, 351 – 355 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8AU
The universe has never been depicted … - The Sma’ Shot Slam 2016, Paisley Town Hall, Saturday 2 July, 2016
The Sma Shot Slam 2016
Saturday 2 July, 2016
7.30 p.m.
Paisley Town HallSecond annual Sma’ Shot Festival poetry slam event.COMPETITORS vie for £50 prize money and a place in the Scottish Slam … - Centre for Open Studies, University of Glasgow, Ten Writers Telling Lies at West End Festival
At this year’s West End Festival Ten Writers are participating in an event with musician Jim Byrne. Of the ten five attend Alan McMunnigal’s Creative Writing Classes at Glasgow University. …
- Love’s Long Road by G D Harper
Set in and around Glasgow’s West End in the 1970s, Love’s Long Road is GD Harper’s debut novel.
Described by the Sunday Post as ‘a gritty summer read’, it is the … - Lies of the Land – Chris Dolan, Book Launch Review by Pat Byrne
Chris Dolan promised ‘a book launch with a difference ‘ on 1 June, 2016, when he launched his second Maddy Shannon mystery novel with the help of his many talented …
- STFU 6th Humanity’s Afterparty The Blue Chair Friday 3 June, 2016
The Blue Chair, 85 High Street G1 1NB
7 p.m. #rd June, 2016
STFU – Spoken Word That Leaves A Mark!
STFU is back to get its monthly fix of eyeballs and … - Aye Write! An evening with Tess Gerritsen, Mitchell Library, 21 July, 2016 6.30 p.m.
21st Jul 2016 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM • Mitchell Library
The New York Times bestselling author of the Rizzoli & Isles series, now gives us a gripping stand-alone thriller: Playing with … - Book launch: The Wrong Child by Barry Gornell, Cup, Merchant City, Wed 1 June, 2016
Wednesday 1 June at 6.30pm
Celebrate the launch of The Wrong Child, Barry Gornell’s brilliant second novel.
Cup, Virginia Court, in Glasgow’s Merchant City.
The novel is the story of a … - Mary Irvine’s Blog: Booked! The Grand Finale
The Grand Finale to a successful festival and who better to ensure it finished on a high than Rhona Cameron, TV personality and comedienne who had her own popular sitcom …
- Scotland the Best – 12th edition of Peter Irvine’s Bestselling Guide
Essential reading for all Scottish tourists and handy or locals as well.
The true Scot’s insider’s guide to the very best Scotland has to offer. Fully revised and updated in Pete …
- Fail Better: if you close the door, McChuills, 9 June, 2016
McChuills, 40 High Street, G1 1NL
the night could last forever. Keep the sunshine out and say hello to never. All the people are dancing and they’re having such fun, I … - The University of Glasgow: Friendly Shelves
The first full, and gloriously illustrated, account of the birth and growth of The University of Glasgow Library from the Renaissance and Reformation; through the emerging Enlightenment; Industrial Expansion & …
- Scottish Writers’ Centre ‘In Process’ Masterclass with John McShane CCA Tue 21 June 2016
7pm, £6/£3 (Free for SWC Members) tickets on the door, CCA Clubroom 18+
Alfred Hitchcock famously stated that three things were needed to make a good movie: the script, the script, … - Scottish Writers’ Centre ‘In Process’ Masterclass: Gerry Loose Tues 7 June, 2016
Tue 7 June 2016
CCA
7pm, £6/£3 (Free for SWC Members) tickets on the door, Clubroom 18+ 0141 352 4900
On Thursday 26 May Gerry will be a featured guest on Pulse Community … - St Aloysius Primary School – Bookbug Week 2016
Bookbug Week 16–22 May 2016
Angela Proctor visited St Aloysius Primary for a book reading with children from classes P3 – P7 as part of Bookbug Week, 2016.
Angela read to them … - Chris Dolan’s ‘Lies of the Land’ Book Launch, 1 June, 2016, Glasgow Caledonian University
A book launch with a difference…. Lies Of the Land, the second Maddy Shannon mystery by Chris Dolan
Glasgow Caledonian University, 6.30 Wednesday June 1st, 2016.
Should be fun, and it … - Scottish Writer’s Centre, Speakeasy, CCA, Tuesday 24 May, 2016
Tuesday 24 May 2016: CCA Club Room at 7:00 pm
Spring Speakeasy & Open MicCentre for Contemporary Arts 350 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow G2 3JD
Dust of your gladrags and put on …
- Ian Macpherson, The Everlasting Book Tour, The Hidden Lane Gallery, Friday 20 May, 2016.
Ian Macpherson gave up an award-winning career in standup to become a full-time writer. This is the story of his journey from performer to author. Let it be a lesson …
- John Douglas Millar: Brutalist Readings Book Launch CCA Monday 16 May, 2016
6pm, Free (unticketed), Clubroom CCA 12+ 0141 352 490
Aye-Aye Books invites you to the launch of Brutalist Readings: Essays on Literature, published by Sternberg Press.
John Douglas Millar’s Brutalist Readings: Essays … - Seeds of Thought, Poetry Night, CCA Friday 13 May, 2016
Fri 13 May 2016
CCA
7.30pm, Free and unticketed, Clubroom Ages 18+
Seeds of Thought poetry night is a fun relaxed evening of spoken word and music. An open mic session invites those … - Mary Irvine’s Blog: Booked Festival 2016
West Dunbartonshire Booked! Festival 2016
Sold out! So stated the website from which one purchased tickets for the above annual and most successful event of an eclectic (love these Greek words … - Southside Fringe Festival: The Muse at Finn’s Place, Friday 27 May, 2016
Literary Night hosted by Linda Jackson with the writer Janet Paisley
Music from Linda Jaxson and Graham Mackintosh
Finn’s Place, Langside Church, 167 Ledard Rd, Glasgow G42 9QU
Janet Paisley set up the … - Booked! Festival of Words, Evening of poetry, storytelling and song, Clydebank Town Hall Monday 16 May, 2016.
Booked! at Clydebank Town Hall
An evening of entertainment with poetry, storytelling and song.
Monday , 16 May, 2016 – 7.30 p.m.
£5 – Or full table for eight £30 Buy … - Booked – West Dunbartonshire Book Festival, 2016
The Festival runs until 20 May, 2016 with events at various libraries and Clydebank Town Hall
An award-winning TV comic, a former prisoner, a veteran sports journalist and a popular cabaret … - New Material Slam, 21 May, 2016, Carlton Studios
New Material Slam
21 May, 2016
Carlton Studios, Carlton PLace,
POETRY SLAM – Open to everyone. But poets must only use pieces which have not been aired at a slam before. So … - Scots’ Rock – Poems by Carolyn Patricia Richardson
Scots’Rock is unleashed on the world! Enjoy. Poetry about Music and more.
Tuesday 10 May, 2016
Favourites are all there..Deacon Blue, Jim Byrne ,The Proclaimers, Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Jim Kerr, Paulo … - Red Squirrel Press Publication Launch, CCA, Tuesday 10 May, 2016
EVENT POSTPONED
Red Squirrel Press Publication Launch
Tue 10 May 2016
CCA
7pm, Free & unticketed, Clubroom 18+ 0141 352 4900
Scottish Writers’ Centre and Red Squirrel Press celebrate the … - Our Boys: rehearsed reading, Old Hairdressers, 25 May, 2016
25 May, 2016 – 7 -p.m.
Free
Rehearsed reading of a one hour play with short discussion after. All female production.
“Absolutely brilliant. Really tense, morally complex, so many shades of grey… I … - This Changes Everything – CCA 7 May, 2016
This Changes Everything: An Avi Lewis Film of the book by Naomi Klein
Sat 7 May 2016
CCA
6pm, Free and ticketed, Theatre All Ages Book online / 0141 352 4900
What if confronting … - Overheard in the West End, Talented Barstewards, Siempre Cafe, Thursday 5 May, 2016
Overheard in the West End Hosted by Traffic Cone Records
5 May, 2016 – 7 p.m.
Siempre Bicycle Cafe – Partick
Free
Talented Barstewards
Tales from across the bar from the people who sell you … - My Bonnie Scotland, Jim Ferguson, 19 May, 3016, The Clutha
Tapsalteerie Press cordially invite one and all to the launch party for ‘My Bonnie Scotland’: a new pamphlet of poems by Jim Ferguson.
The Clutha, Thursday 19th May, 2016 … - Glasgow Launch, The Waves Burn Bright 19 May, 2016 Waterstones Byres Road
Glasgow Launch, The Waves Burn Bright by Iain Maloney
Thu May 19 at 7:30 PM
Waterstones Byres Road ‘The Glasgow launch of my third novel, The Waves Burn Bright, which is … - For There Is Hope A Scottish / Polish Oyssey, Martin Stepek, Sunday 15 May, 2016 Sikorski Polish Club
- TalkSeePhotography Geneva Sills CCA, 9 May, 2016
TalkSeePhotography
Geneva Sills
Mon 9 May 2016
>7pm, Free and unticketed, Cinema
All Ages
0141 352 4900
CCATSP’s May event presents photographic artist Geneva Sills. Sills explores the questionable nature of autobiography through highly aestheticised images …
- St Mungo’s Mirrorball Poetry Showcase 1 CCA, Thursday 5 May, 2016
St Mungo’s Mirrorball Poetry Showcase 1
Thu 5 May 2016
7pm, £5 (free to members), Tickets on the door, Clubroom
All Ages
0141 352 4900
CCA
A Poetry Showcase for the mentor and mentees of the … - Animal, Sara Pascoe, The Stand Comedy Club, 20 June, 2016
Sara Pascoe is a human animal, and so are you. The show is a mixture of completely true stories about Tony Blair, Oedipus Rex and the wildlife of Lewisham, plus …
- For All, e-book published by Glasgow Film Theatre featuring Glasgow writers
Glasgow Film Theatre is excited to announce the publication of For All, a free e-book exploring equality and featuring new work by Glasgow based writers, animators and musicians. Funded …
- Riverkeep by Martin Stewart, Book Launch, Waterstones Byres Road, Friday 29 April, 2016
Waterstones, Glasgow – Byres RoadFriday 29th April 19:30
Martin Stewart’s debut fantasy novel – Riverkeep has been inspired by the rivermen of Glasgow and has already been compared to Game of … - Cooking Pot – CCA until 30 April, 2016
Cooking Pot
CCA – Until Sat 30 April 2016
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The East Dunbartonshire Comic Con
Saturday 10 June, 2016
Raising Awareness for Autism
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Woodhill Evangelical Church30 Westercleddens RoadBishopbriggsGlasgowG64 2NH - P.K. Lynch talking about her book Armadillos on the Ross Owen Show, listen tonight 15 April, 2016 at 8 p.m.
Friday 15 April, 2016 – 8 p.m.
www.therossowenshow.com/
P.K. Lynch is an actor and writer. Married to actor Robin Laing, she began her professional life playing Lizzie in the seminal film … - Glasgow Zine Fest 30 April, 2016. Day of film screenings CCA
Glasgow Zine Fest
Sat 30 April 2016
CCA1pm, Free but ticketed via Eventbrite
Cinema CCA
All ages
0141 352 4900
Join Glasgow Zine Fest for a day of film screenings and talks about … - Picture Hooks Conference, Illustrating Children’s Books, 23 April,2016 CCA
Picture Hooks Conference
Sat 23 April 2016
CCA10am – 4pm, £50 (£25 concessions) + £1 booking fee, Theatre Ages 15+ Book online / 0141 352 4900
Get the hang of illustrating Children’s Books. … - The Dust of Everyday Life is a free annual symposium on the arts, mental health, stigma, and social justice 2o April, 2016 CCA
The Dust of Everyday Life
Wed 20 April 2016
10am, Free but ticketed, Theatre/Cinema/Clubroom Ages: 14+ Book online / 0141 352 4900
CCA
The Dust of Everyday Life is a free annual symposium on … - Jacqueline Smith Inspiration from the Common Wealth of Writers to Boost Creativity Tuesday 19 April, 2016
Jacqueline Smith
Inspiration from the Common Wealth of Writers to Boost Creativity
Tue 19 April 2016
CCA
7:30pm, Free and unticketed, Cinema
Ages: 15+
Book online / 0141 352 4900
The launch of Jacqueline Smith’s ‘Inspiration from … - An Anarchist’s Story – The Life of Ethel MacDonald, Film Screening STUC, Friday 29 April, 2016
An Anarchist’s Story – The Life of Ethel MacDonald
GMB Glasgow General Apex Branch have organised a free screening of ‘An Anarchist’s Story: The Life of Ethel MacDonald’
Original idea by … - Stage to Page, The Tron, 18 April, 2016.
Part of Talk Fest at Th Tron 18 – 23 April, 2016
Stage to Page is a voluntary collective of writers, directors and actors who meet monthly to conduct short public … - Book Sale Oxfam Byres Road until Friday
Fifty percent off selected books.
Pop in for a browse.
Oxfam Bookshop Byres Road, 330 Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8AP
‘Our bookshop is located at the top of Byres Road, in the heart … - Poetry Class for Beginners and Scribblers, Starts 20 April, 2016
The Centre for Lifelong Learning 7th Floor (Reception) Graham Hills Building 40 George Street Glasgow G1 1QE
- Fail Better, Tent Town Logic, McChuills, 14 April, 2016
Tent Town Logic
‘Shut the hostels, fill the night shelters, harras the beggars, arrest the homeless, and when people find their own solutions to the problem you created, search them, infiltrate … - Nobody Told Me: Poetry and Parenthood Poetry Reading Q and A with Hollie McNish review Calum Maclean
The Mitchell Library 17/3/16
Aye Write 2016
I was really looking forward to this festival appearance, and happily was not disappointed. Hollie McNish is one of my favourite poets. Her verse tackles … - The Big Glasgow Comic & Craft Fair at The Trades Hall (DISNEY SPECIAL) Saturday, April 16, 201
The Big Glasgow Comic & Craft fair storms into 2016 by returning to The Prestigious Trades Hall.
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
All of the fun and atmosphere of a Comic … - Joe Stepped Off The Train – new anthology in support of War Child – available from 4 April, 2016
Buy the book online at Amazon
War Child Website - Carry on Sleuthing, Waterstones Argyle St, Friday, April 8, 2016
Carry on Sleuthing
Belayed by Murder Friday, April 8, 2016 at 7 PM – 8:30 PM
Waterstones Argyle St
Help crack amateur sleuth Letitia Luvibod solve the murder of hated lawyer Hiram … - Kate Tempest – The Bricks that Built the Houses Aye Write The Mitchell Library 14 April, 2018
Kate Tempest – The Bricks that Built the Houses
Aye Write
14th Apr 2016 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM
Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN
Award-winning poet and rapper Kate Tempest will be reading … - Irvine Welsh –The Blade Artist, 5 April, 2015, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Aye Write
Irvine Welsh –The Blade Artist
5th Apr 2016 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM • Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Irvine Welsh will be at Aye Write to re-introduce us to Trainspotting’s most infamous … - Celebrating 10 Years of Red Squirrel Press, Tuesday 12 April, 2016 CCA
Celebrating 10 Years of Red Squirrel Press
Tuesday 12th April 2016: CCA Club Room @7pm
Red Squirrel Press is celebrating its tenth anniversary with readings from four new publications: Anne Connolly’s … - Scottish Writers’ Centre Spring Speakeasy CCA Tuesday 12 April, 2016.
Tue 12 April 2016
7pm, Free, Clubroom Ages 18+ 0141 352 4900
Join Scottish Writers’ Centre to toast the written word with readings in English, Gaelic, and Scots – celebrating the original … - Armadillos by Pauline Lynch, Book Launch Thursday 7 April, 2016
Armadillos by Pauline Lynch will be launched on Thursday 7 April, 2016 8 p.m. at Elphinstone Hotel 145 High Street, ML12 6DH Biggar, South Lanarkshire
Buy Armadillos
Glasgow Writers: Pauline Lynch. - Glasgow Writers: James Carson
It’s always a pleasure to read James Carson’s stories – a thoughtful communicator and great listener with an irreverent sense of humour, he has an abundance of gifts to bring …
- Sound Thought Festival 2016, 30 March – 1 April, 2016 CCA
Sound Thought 2016 Dialogues: Sound and Music Across the Arts
CCA
www.soundthought.co.uk
Sound Thought is an annual music and sonic arts festival run by University of Glasgow postgraduates. Through a series … - Ian Blake, Scottish Writers’ Centre, CCA, The Architecture and Design of Writing 29 March, 2016
The ‘Architecture and Design’ of Writing with Ian Blake
CCA
Tue 29 March 20167pm, £6 (£3 concessions) on the door, Free to SWC Members, Clubroom
Ages 18+
0141 352 4900
Ian Blake discusses some of … - Scottish Premiere: “The Condition Of The Working Class”, Southside United Film Club Friday 25 March, 2016
Hosted by Southside United Film Club
Govanhill Baths Community Trust.
Friday, 25 March, 2015. – 7 p.m.
The Southside United Film Club is delighted to be screening the Scottish Premiere of “The Condition … - Oxfam Bookshop Byres Road – Book Group
Dates for Spring/Summer 2016
Ask in store for joining details: Oxfam Bookshop, 330 Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8AP
Or email oxfamshopf6029@oxfam.org.uk
I’ve read that William Trevor book – it’s super. 🙂
- Poetry Readings by DM Black and Lucy Mercer 9 April, 2016, Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Poetry Readings by DM Black and Lucy Mercer
Invited by Aaron Angell9 Apr 2016 at 12 noon
Glasgow Botanic GardensThe artist Aaron Angell has invited poets D M Black and Lucy …
- In Conversation with Standard Issue, OranMor – an evening of chat with witty women Tuesday 22 March, 2016
In Conversation with Standard Issue
Tuesday 22nd March 2016 at 7:00pm
The sharp and witty online women’s magazine hosts a killer line-up of funny women talking about comedy, women, feminism and other … - Talk Fest at The Tron, 18 – 23 April, 2016.
Monday 18 to Saturday 23 April 2016
Tron Theatre, Glasgow
TalkFest at the Tron is a mini-festival celebrating the work of Scotland’s playwrights. Packed with new playwriting – rehearsed readings, discussions, workshops, script surgeries … - Aye Write! Events and review of Patrick Harvie – The Books that Shaped Me by Pat Byrne
Patrick Harvie, MSP and Scottish Green Party Co-Conveno
The Books That Made Me
Chaired by Clare English
Clare English kicked off by introducing the event as an opportunity for Patrick Harvie to ‘Turn … - My Name is Joe, GFT, Wednesday 23 March, 2016.
GFT
Wednesday 23 March, 2016
1.30 p.m.
Running time: 1h43m
Presented by Think Wise Age Well.
Director Ken Loach Cast Peter Mullan, Louise Goodall, David McKay, Uk 1998, 1h43m, 15
This event is open to … - Aye Write! Sunday 20 March, 2016. Two events hosted by J David Simons
John Moore – Glasgow: Mapping the City
Aye Write!20th Mar 2016 • 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN
Maps can tell much about a place that traditional histories fail … - An Evening with Darren Shan Waterstones Sauchiehall St, Friday 8 April, 2016
An evening with Darren Shan
Friday 8th April 18:00 at Glasgow – Sauchiehall Street
Zom-B Goddess (Hardback)
The master of horror will be talking about Zom-B Goddess, the final heartstopping instalment in the … - Inspiration from the Common Wealth of Writers, CCA, Tuesday 19 April, 2016
Inspiration from the Common Wealth of Writers
Hosted by Creative Life Consultations Tuesday, April 19 at 7:30 PM
CCA Glasgow
Free – Details CCA Programme
Phone to book: 0141 352 4900
Jacqueline Smith will be launching … - A Constructed Space, Poetry Reading, Friday 1 April, 2016.
A Constructed Space Poetry Reading
Friday, 1 April, 2016. 7 – 9
Hidden Lane Gallery
Poetry reading featuring Magi Gibson, Christie Williamson, Ross Wilson and Samuel Tongue.
“I say this silence or, better, … - Bards in Their Eyes (Overheard in the Westend), Siempre Bicycle Cafe, 31 March, 2016
Bards in Their Eyes (Overheard in the Westend)
Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 8 p.m.
Siempre Bicycle Cafe
GlasgowOverheard in the Westend is the last Thursday of each month and provides a mixture … - Introduction to creative writing: the short story, Centre for Open Studies, Saturday mornings 2 April – 4 June, 2016
University of Glasgow – Centre for Open Studies
Introduction to creative writing: the short story
Saturday 02/04/16 – 04/06/16:
10.30 – 12.30
Tutor: Pam Ross B.A. M.Litt
In this introductory course students will study the … - The Children’s Wood Fundraiser, 22 March, 2016 – The Project Cafe
Sustainable Futures Fundraiser
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 6:30 AM – 9:30 AM
The Project Cafe134 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G3 Join us for music, poetry, cheese and wine to fundraiser … - Aye Write! Paul Mason and Nick Srnicek – Postcapitalism 19 March, 2016.
19th Mar 2016 • 6:00PM – 7:00PM
Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN
Session on Postcapitalism with two highly respected speakers chaired by Lesley Riddoch.Paul Mason is one of Britain’s most …
- Aye Write! What I Learned From Johnny Bevan – Luke Wright review by Calum Maclean
What I Learned From Johnny Bevan Written and Performed by Luke Wright Live at the Mitchell Library 10/3/16 Aye Write 2016
A small audience is a strange thing. On one level … - Weegie Wednesday, 16 March, 2016, CCA,
Guest is Catherine Simpson
Wednesday, 16 March, 2016
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
CCA, Saramago Bar
Catherine Simpson’s debut novel,Truestory, was published last September by Sandstone Press. Catherine is a journalist who didn’t start … - James Robertson, 14 March, 2016, Creative Conversations University of Glasgow Chapel 1 p.m.
Creative Conversations – University of Glasgow Chapel
James Robertson is a poet and award-winning novelist. He is also a publisher of poetry and of children’s books in Scots which provide a … - Jenni Fagan, Creative Conversations, University of Glasgow Chapel 21 March, 2016 1 p.m.
Creative Conversations
Jenni Fagan’s debut novel, The Panopticon, received widespread critical acclaim in the UK and abroad and was included in the Edinburgh International Book Festival’s First Book Award. Fagan is … - Jason Wood and Ian Haydn Smith Aye Write! New British Cinema, 12 March, 2016
13.30 – 14.30
£9
The Mitchell Theatre, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN
Over the past couple of years the success of British films at international film festivals, as well as the numerous awards … - Chris Dolan, Vagabond Underground, Yes Bar, 29 March, 2016 (date change from 22nd)
Chris Dolan Vagabond Underground Moved to 29 March, 2016
Yes Bar
Scheduling conflicts have forced us to move our 22 March Vagabond Underground featuring Chris Dolan to Tuesday, 29 March. … - Aye Write! James Kelman, Kirsty Lusk, Sean Bell – Scotland and the Easter Rising, 17 March, 2016
Thursday 17th Mar 2016 • 7:30PM – 8:30PM
Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN
Join this distinguished panel of contributors for a debate about the Scottish contribution to the Easter Rising. … - Steve Orlando – The Midnighter Saturday 19 March, 2016. Outspoken Arts
Steve Orlando – The Midnighter
Saturday 19 March, Mitchell Library, Granville Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
1:30 PM
Outspoken Arts Scotland & Unthank Comics presents:
STEVE ORLANDO (USA) – THE MIDNIGHTER
Steve Orlando’s … - Jack & John Sutherland – Stars, Cars & Crystal Meth, 13 March, 2016 Aye Write!
13th Mar 2016 • 6:00PM – 7:00PM
Mitchell Library,North St, Glasgow G3 7DN
Join father and son as they discuss this extraordinary book about Jack’s (mis) adventures as a Hollywood PA.Jack … - Sarah Turner & Chitra Ramaswamy – The Lowdown on Motherhood, 19 March, 2016. Aye Write!
19th Mar 2016 • 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN
Sarah Turner and Chitra Ramaswamy write candidly about motherhood like it really is.Sarah Turner & Chitra Ramaswamy … - Tom Blass and Donald Murray – North Sea Tales, 13 March, 2016. Aye Write!
Tom Blass & Donald Murray – North Sea Tales
13th Mar 2016 • 3:00PM – 4:00PM
Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN
Two books that discuss different aspects of the formidable … - The Bookshop Band, Aye Write! 11 March, 2016.
The Bookshop Band
11th Mar 2016 • 7:30PM – 8:30PM
Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN
Performing at Aye Write! for the first time, The Bookshop Band. They are Ben Please … - Freedom from Slavery 18:00 March 06th, 2016 CCA
Louise Welsh, novelist, and Jude Barber, architect will be joined by poet Dorothea Smartt, theatre maker Cora Bisset and Aidan McQuade, head of the Anti-Slavery Alliance, for an evening of …
- Aye Write! Federation of Writers – Scotland – Sudden Fame, 13 March, 2016
Sudden Fame
13th Mar 2016
6:00 p.m. – 8:30p.m.
Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN
The Federation of Writers ( Scotland) presents ‘Sudden Fame’, a spoken word event where members … - In Conversation with Ajay Close, Glasgow Women’s Library, Thursday 10 March, 2016
In Conversation with Ajay Close
Glasgow Women’s Library
Thursday 10th March, 2016
6pm to 7.30pm:
Ajay Close will talk about her novel A Petrol Scented Spring with Donna Moore. Ajay’s captivating novel … - Aye Write! Louis de Bernières – Of Love and Desire, 11 March, 2016
11th Mar 2016 • 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN
The author of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin will be reading from his new collection of love poems, Of … - Aye Write! Murdering the Genre, Graeme Macrae Burnet and Peter Arnott, 5 March, 2016
Murdering the Genre Graeme Macrae Burnet and Peter Arnott Tuesday, March 15, 2016
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Mitchell Library, 201 North Street, Glasgow G3 7DA
… - Bad Samaritan by Michael J Malone, Book Launch at Waterstones, Argyle Street, Thursday 25 March, 2016
Bad Samaritan by Michael J Malone. Book Launch
Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 7 p.m.
Waterstones Argyle St, 174-176 Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8BT
DI Ray McBain is back! And to celebrate, Michael … - Book Launch: Alex Gray – The Darkest Goodbye Waterstones Sauchiehall Street, 3 March, 2016
Alex Gray – The Darkest Goodbye – Thursday 3 March, 2016 – 6.30 p.m.
Waterstones Argyle St, 174-176 Argyle Street, GlasgowG2 8BT
The Wait I Over
Best selling and award winning author … - Alex Gordon and Maggie Dun, Aye Write! The Heyday of Scottish Newspapers, 11 March 2016
11th Mar 2016 • 7:30PM – 8:30PM
Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN
Join Alex Gordon & Maggie Dun for a look behind the headlines of the biggest stories of the … - Liz Lochhead, Jim Carruth & Gerrie Fellows- The Hunterian Poems Aye Wrirte! 12 March, 2016
12th Mar 2016 • 7:30PM – 8:30PM
Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN
The Hunterian Poems collects works by Scotland’s national poets Liz Lochhead and Edwin Morgan and Glasgow’s poet laureate … - The Rise and Fall of the Miraculous Vespas – Aye Write! 15 March, 2016.
David F. Ross with Bobby Bluebell, Theresa Talbot & Colin McCredie – The Rise & Fall of the Miraculous Vespas
15th Mar 2016 • 6:00PM – 7:00PM
Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow … - Wee Write! Glasgow’s Book Festival for Children and Young People, Families Day, 5 March, 2016
Wee Write! 2016
29 February – 5 March, 2016
Top picks for budding readers, writers & illustrators
Glasgow’s Book Festival for Children & Young People is gearing up for a packed … - Freight Books – Events at Aye Write! 2016
Freight has a great selection of authors at Aye Write! 2016
Events in the Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN
www.freightbooks.co.uk
James Yorkston (with Colin MacIntyre)
Cult singer-songwriter James Yorkston reads from his … - At St Mungo Mirrorball Poetry Events at Aye Write! 2016
Five wonderful events showcasing leading UK poets supported by the Mirrorball – two free events and another three subsidised events (£6 instead of £9) — All events at the Mitchell …
- Sinéad Morrissey – Prize Winning Poetry Aye Write! Mitchell Library, 18 March, 2016
Sinéad Morrissey – Prize Winning Poetry
18th Mar 2016 • 6:00PM – 7:00PM
Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN
Aye Write! welcomes TS Eliot Prize winner, Sinéad Morrissey.Sinéad Morrissey – Prize … - Jim Carruth Introduces Helen Mort & Rebecca Perry, 17 March 2016 The Mitchell Library
Jim Carruth Introduces Helen Mort & Rebecca Perry
17th Mar 2016 • 7:30PM – 8:30PM
Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN
Glasgow’s Poet Laureate, Jim Carruth, welcomes two distinctive new poetry … - Bee Rowlatt – In Search of Mary, Aye Write, The Mitchell 10 March, 2016
10th Mar 2016 • 6:00PM – 7:00PM • Mitchell Library
North St, Glasgow G3 7DN
Bee Rowlatt’s extraordinary journey in search of the life and legacy of the first celebrity feminist: Mary … - Helen MacKinven Glasgow Women’s Library Story Cafe´Special, Thursday 25 February, 2016.
Story Café Special: Helen MacKinven
February 25, 2016 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
GWL’s Story Café provides a uniquely intimate way of hearing from some of the best Scottish women … - Extra Second IV: Love is ….. Tuesday 15 March, 2016, The Blue Chair
A Night of Poetry at:
The Blue Chair, 85 High Street, Glasgow G1 1NB
With Stephen Watt
- The Muse at St Louis, A Night of Africa with Eveline Pie 2 March, 2016
Eveline Pie, Tawona Sithole – host Linda Jacksn
Wednesday 2 March, 2016
St Louis Cafe/Bar, 734 Dumbarton Rd, Partick, Glasgow G11 6RD - Meg Rosoff, Aye Write! 19 March, 2016.
Meg Rosoff – Jonathan Unleashed
19th Mar 2016 • 4:30PM – 5:30PM
Mitchell Librar, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN
Her first novel, How I Live Now, sold over one million copies and was … - Limmy – ‘Daft Wee Stories’ Aye Write! 2016 Friday 11 March.
LIMMY
Daft Wee Stories
11 March, 2016
19.30 – 20.30
£10
Daft Wee Stories is Limmy’s first book. It is a collection of stories. There are short stories. There are longer stories. There are stupid … - St Mungo Mirrorball Poetry Open Mic Aye Write 17 March, 2016
ST MUNGO’S MIRRORBALL POETRY OPEN MIC
Aye Write!
Thursday 17 March, 2016
18.00 – 19.00 p.m.
Glasgow’s Poetry Network host their popular open mic
session, an opportunity for budding and established
poets to read their own … - Everything I Bought and How It Made Me Feel: Glasgow
Everything I Bought and How It Made Me Feel: Glasgow
Sunday 21 February, 2016
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
The Glad Cafe
Tickets £6
Book at Buy tickets online
Harry’s got a problem. Maybe you do … - Louise Welsh at Aye Write! introducing Andrew Michael Hurley and Lorna Gibb 19 March, 2016
Louise Welsh introduces Andrew Michael Hurley and Lorna Gibb
19 March, 2016.
4.30 – 5.30 p.m.
The Mitchell,
Louise Welsh introduces two debuts with a gothic feel. In Andrew Michael Hurley’s The Loney, … - Stuart Cosgrove, Aye Write! 11 March, 2016.
Stuart Cosgrove Young Rebel Soul
11 March, 2016
6 p.m.
Well known from his many appearance on TV and Radio (especially his opinionated weekly stint on BBC Radio Scotland’s Off the Ball), Stuart … - Aye Write! Tasha Kavanagh and Laura Powell Saturday 12 March, 2016
Unsettling, Obsessive Fiction
12.00 – 13.00
Saturday 12 March, 2016
£6
A pair of eerie and deeply moving novels that will appeal to fans of books that leave you emotionally
drained and just a … - The Science of Dr Who, Wee Write! The Mitchell, 5 March, 2016
5th Mar 2016 • 3:30PM – 4:30PM • Mitchell Library
Take a fun-filled journey through the fantastic worlds of The Doctor.The Science of Doctor Who
Space and time, Cybermen and Daleks, Utopias … - Noir at the Bar, Aye Write! 13 March, 2016, The Mitchell
Part of Aye Write!
13th Mar 2016
Time 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Based on a popular format imported from the States, Noir at the Bar Glasgow is delighted to bring its occasionally chaotic, … - Stowaway, Platform, 19 and 20 February, 2016
Stowaway is the new show from two-time Fringe First winners and “bright young things of British Theatre” (Observer).
A Boeing 777 begins its descent towards Heathrow. The wheels unfold out of … - Independent State of Happiness Wee Write! Big Gaelic Beasties / Biastagan Mòra na Gàidhlig! Saturday 5 March, 2016 The Mitchell
Saturday 5 March, 2016.
Mitchell Library, Glasgow G3 7DN Part of Wee Write!
After delivering hundreds of fun Contemporary Gaelic Arts Outreach workshops in Circus Skills, Storytelling, Drama & Graffiti … - Aye Write Programme 2016 – 10 March – 20 March.
Aye Write Introduces New Strands
Bringing Global Literary Talent To Glasgow Throughout 2016Aye Write! Glasgow’s Book Festival returns to the Mitchell Library on March 10 and runs until March 20, 2016, …
- Paul Smith, Book Signing at The Lighthouse Wednesday 24 February, 2016.
Paul Smith set to return to Glasgow for event and book signing
Britain’s foremost designer, Paul Smith, will travel to Glasgow later this month to talk to design students and young … - Rebus: A Question of Blood – adapted by Chris Dolan for BBC Radio 4
Rebus: A Question Of Blood – Ian Rankin
Adapted by Chris Dolan
Episode 1: Saturday 13 February 2.30PM
Janice Forsyth Show PICK OF THE WEEK
‘kept me rigid throughout’
‘plotting clear as crystal’
‘resonant, foreboding, silkily … - Big Glasgow Comic and Craft Fair, The Trades Hall, 13 February, 2016
Trades Hall Of Glasgow 84 Glassford Street, Glasgow G1 1UH
- Scottish National Slam Championships, Saturday 13 February, 2016, The Tron
Scottish National Slam Championships
Saturday, February 13, 2016 – 7:45 PM
Tron Theatre
This is the contest to be Scottish Poetry Slam Champion for the year. And the winner goes to Paris … - Cafe with Heart. Waterstones, Byres Road, 10 February, 2016.
‘One in five – your risk of heart failure: what can we do about it?’
February 10th, 2016 – 7 p.m.
With Prof John McMurray, University of Glasgow – Professor of Cardiology … - Love Words, Open Mic on the theme of Love, GoMA 11 February 2016
Love Words – Open Mic
Thursday, February 11, 2016
GoMA
Royal Exchange Square, G1 3 AH
2:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Poems and Stories under the theme of Love
Love Words is an event organised … - Stuart Cosgrove: Young Soul Rebels – A personal history of Northern Soul 11 March, 2016. Aye Write
STUART COSGROVE
Young Soul Rebels:
A Personal History of Northern Soul
11 March, 2016. 18.00 – 19.00
£9
Well known from his many appearances on TV and Radio (especially his opinionated weekly stint on
BBC Radio … - Optograms, Launch of Stephen Watt’s New Pamphlet The Tron 11 February, 2016
Launch of Optograms
Stephen Watt’s new pamphlet collection
The Tron
Thursday, February 11, 2016
8 PM Tron Theatre 63 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HBStephen Watt – Poet
- Pádraig Ó Baoighill – ‘Rabbie Burns: The Link with Ireland’ CCA 16 February, 2016
16 February, 2016
CCA
Book Launch: ‘Rabbie Burns: An Nasc le hÉirinn’ (The Link with Ireland)
Pádraig Ó Baoighill is an award winning Irish writer, journalist, and broadcaster who has more than twenty … - St Mungo’s Mirrorball Showcase with Tom Leonard, 11 February, 2016
CCA
Thu 11 February 20167pm, Free and unticketed, Clubroom All ages 0141 352 4900
Tom Leonard (born 1944) is a Scottish poet, writer and critic. He is best known for his poems … - Winter Words Festival Pitlochry Festival Theatre 12 – 20 February 2016
12 – 20 February, 2016
Winter Words Festival
Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Port Na Craig, Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross PH16 5DR Telephone: 01796 484 626 www.pitlochry.org.uk
The twelfth Winter Words Festival welcomes a wealth of … - STUC LGBT Workers’ Committee: Before Stonewall– 4 February, 2016
STUC LGBT Workers’ Committee: Before Stonewall
Thu 4 February 2016
CCA
7.15pm, £3 + £1 booking fee, Cinema Ages 15+ Book online / 0141 352 4900
To celebrate LGBT History Month the STUC LGBT … - Submission Opportunity – Scottish Writers Centre
Spring Speakeasy: In Partnership with Aye Write 2016
Thursday 10th March, 2016
6 p.m., The Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN
‘Dust off those completed masterpieces and unfinished gems and join us as we … - Muriel Spark Lecture, Wednesday 17 February, 2016, The Hunterian
Overtaking on the Inside: Muriel Spark’s ‘The Takeover’ Forty Years down the Line
A chance to revisit Muriel Spark’s novel’ The Takeover’, forty years since its publication. Highly criticised upon release, … - Robert Burns: Poems, Songs, Legacy. Free Online Course, University of Glasgow
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 … - Picture Hooks Conference, CCA, 23 April, 2016
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. … - Hangover Special, Rally and Broad Stereo, Sunday 24 January, 2016
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 … - Sessions at The Tron, 19 January, 2016
Sessions at the Tron
19 January, 2016
8:30 PM Open Mic – Live Music, Spoken Word & Performance at the Vic Bar in the Tron Theatre. Free Entry.
Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, … - “Rabbie the Man” (Not your usual Burns Supper) 23 January, 2016
“Rabbie the Man” (Not your usual Burns Supper)
The Singl-end
Saturday 23rd January, 2016 at 7p.m. (doors 6.30p.m.)
If you’re looking for something different from your usual Burns Supper but still want some … - Creative Lab Samuel Hasler – Arse Thomas CCA Wednesday 20 January, 2016
Wed 20 January 2016
CCA
7pm, Free and unticketed, Creative Lab
All ages
0141 352 490
This evening will be a short talk and presentation of some of Samuel Hasler’s new writing. Arse Thomas is … - Fail Better: justify yer art/anger/chips, McChuills, 14 January, 2016
FAIL BETTER: Justify yer art/anger/chips
Thursday, January 14, 2016 8 PM
McChuills Come see some art and argue about whether it has a moral responsibility to you . … - An audience with Peter May 18 January, 2016 The Mitchell Library
Aye Write! Presents an audience with Peter May
18th Jan 2016 • 1:00PM – 2:00PM
The Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN
Award winning Peter May joins us at the Mitchell Library … - Meet Joe Wicks Waterstones Sauchiehall Street 21 January, 2016
Meet Joe Wicks
Waterstones Sauchiehall Street
21 January, 2016 6 p.m.
The Body Coach himself, Joe Wicks, will be joining us to sign copies of his new guide to a healthy lifestyle, Lean … - Burns and Sangs, Muse at St Louis 27 January, 2016
St Louis Partick
St Louis, 734 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow, Glasgow City G11 6RD - The Arts and Precarity: Forging New Solidarities, 22 January, 2016
The Arts and Precarity: Forging New Solidarities
Friday, January 22, 2016 7 p.m.
Kinning Park Complex
Register here
This event combines radical cabaret with a day of academic-artist-activist workshop discussions.
Programmed … - CCA: Liz Lochhead Masterclass, 19 January, 2016
Scottish Writers’ Centre
In Process Masterclass with Scots Makar Liz Lochhead
CANCELLED
Tue 19 January 2016
CCA7pm, £6 (£3 concessions) + £1 booking fee, Free to SWC members, Clubroom
Ages 18+
Book Online … - Invisible Knowledge: Talk by Althea Greenan, CCA 29 January, 2016
CCA
Fri 29 January 2016
6pm, Free but ticketed, Clubroom
Ages 12+
Book online / 0141 352 4900
Related CCA EventsInvisible Knowledge
Fri 29 January — Tue 9 February 2016
In the first of a … - Working in Music Conference, Musicians’ Union, The Mitchell 14 and 15 January, 2016
Working in Music: The Musicians’ Union, musical labour and employment. Mitchell Library, Glasgow, 14 and 15 January 2016.
The conference to mark the end of the project will take place at … - Jon Ronson Aye Write 4 February, 2016
Aye Write! Presents Jon Ronson – So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed
4th Feb 2016 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM • Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Jon will be here talking about the updated paperback … - Burns Night, Larkfield Writers’ Group, Govanhill, 21 January, 2016
- Writers in Scotland – Tweet Pitch Your Work To XPONORTH– 6 January, 2016
On Wednesday 6th January 2016 tweet pitch your work to a panel of agents and publishers at XPONORTH
Emergents / XPONorth is offering writers across Scotland the chance to deliver on … - Transgender Lives: Creative Writing Workshop Glasgow
Transgender Lives: Creative Writing Workshop Glasgow
Sunday, January 10, 2016 @ 13:30 – 16:30 p.m.
LGBT Health and Wellbeing GlasgowFREE
Have you ever wanted to tell your story? We’re running a free, fun … - Swung GFT Monday 4 January 2016
Swung at GFT
Colin Kennedy’s adaptation of Ewan Morrison’s acclaimed Glasgow novel.
Monday 4 January (20.30)
How far would you go to save your relationship? In Colin Kennedy’s adaptation of Ewan Morrison’s acclaimed … - The Magical Life of The Short Story, Jane Archer CCA , 5 January, 2016
Scottish Writers’ Centre
The Magical Life of a Short Story with Jane ArcherTue 5 January 2016
CCA
7pm, £6 (£3 concessions) on the door, Free to SWC members, Clubroom
Ages 18+
0141 352 4900
The workshop … - Pete Frame and Simon Frith in conversation with Dave Laing, University of Glasgow 13 Jan 2016
Wednesday 13 January 2016
18:00 – 20:00
University of Glasgow Library – Hillhead Street. Glasgow. G12 8QE GB
Public lectures
Pete Frame and Simon Frith in conversation with Dave Laing
FREE
Register for the event
To … - Extreme drug discovery: finding new medicines from extreme environments , Prof Marcel Jaspars, 6 January 2016
The Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow LecturesStrathclyde University, 107 Rottenrow East, Glasgow, G4 0NG
Wed 6 Jan 2016
Free / 0141 548 3444
Extreme drug discovery: finding new medicines from extreme environments … - Theresa Talbot’s debut novel ‘Penance’
Inspired by the girls of Glasgow’s Magdalene Institution in Maryhill
Theresa talks about her book:
In 1958 Glasgow’s Magdalene Institution in Maryhill was closed-down after the inmates staged a 3 day ‘riot’. … - Centre for Open Studies, University of Glasgow: Writing Fiction: the short story 12/o1/16 – 15.03.16
Writing fiction: the short story
12/01/16 – 15/03/16
Tuesdays 19.00 – 21.00
Tutor: Alan McMunnigall
This course will focus on the discussion of students’ writing and will look at a … - From Page to Opera Stage: ‘The Devil Inside’ Prof Louise Welsh and Stuart MacRae Wednesday, 13 January 2016
From Page to Opera Stage: ‘The Devil Inside’
Prof Louise Welsh and Stuart MacRae
Wednesday, 13 January 2016 from 17:30 to 19:30
Free Event Register online
Seminar Rooms A&B Sir Charles Wilson Building, University … - Scottish Writers’ Centre Have Yourself a Literary Christmas, 22 December, 2015
Scottish Writers’ Centre Have Yourself a Literary Christmas
Tue 22 December 2015
CCA
7pm, Free, Clubroom Ages 18+
Hosted by Robin Cairns.
It’s that time of year again and we’re rocking the SWC Christmas Party … - Tinsel Tales, GoMA Thursday, December 17, 2015
Tinsel Tales
Thursday, December 17, 2015
2 PM – 6 PM
Gallery of Modern Art Created for Federation of Writers (Scotland)
GoMA Library Glasgow
Federation of Writers (Scotland) are holding our usual … - Sunset Song Various dates between 12 November and 17 December GFT
Sunset SongCTBC
Various dates between Thursday 12 November and Thursday 17 December GFT
Buy tickets online
Lewis Grassic Gibbon’s classic novel comes to the screen in this long-awaited adaptation from … - Eveline Pye, The Rio, Middle Monday, Monday 14 December, 2015
Middle Monday The Rio
Monday, 14 December, 2015
8 PM The Rio Cafe
Evelyn Pye headlines at The Rio this Middle Monday. A series of poems comprising statistics, Africa, hippos and locusts.
First hour is … - Loud Poets: Jagged Little Poet Thursday, December 17, 2015 Broadcast
Loud Poets: Jagged Little Poet Thursday, December 17, 2015 7:30 PM
Broadcast427 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3LG
WHO’S READY FOR POETRY!! We here at Loud Poets are excited to bring you another … - Glasgow Poetry and Spoken Word Winter Social/’The Poet Party’ 13 December, 2015
Glasgow Poetry and Spoken Word Winter Social/’The Poet Party’
13 December, 2015 The Blue Chair85 High Street, Glasgow G1 1NB
Booze. Christmas songs. Party games. Booze. ‘Networking’. The drunken settling of … - Fail Better: PLAY FOR PALESTINE Thursday, December 17, 2015
Fail Better: PLAY FOR PALESTINE Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 8 PM
McChuills Glasgow 40 High Street, Glasgow G1 1NL
It was a wish of mine to tell … - Centre for Open Studies, Creative Writing, Fiction Showcase 8 December, 2015
Student Showcase
8 December, STUC, 7 P.M.
Over the years, the Centre for Open Studies has produced many notable, award-winning and widely published writers. These writers have enhanced the reputation of the … - Teenage Book Club Tuesday 15th December, 2015 Waterstones, Byres Road
Teenage Book Club
Tuesday 15th December , 2015 16.00 – 17.00
Waterstones, Byres Road
Discussion of “Mosquitoland” by David Arnold at Waterstones’ Teenage Book Club Byres Road
‘We hope to see you there!’
351-355 … - An evening with Robert Beedham: author of “Imagine” Tuesday 8th December, 2015 Waterstones, Byres Road
An evening with Robert Beedham: author of “Imagine”
Tuesday 8th December 19:30 – 21:00
Waterstones, Byres Road
After 20 years in advertising in London and Scotland, Robert Beedham decided to follow his … - REWINDItalia: Early Video Art in Italy – Book Launch Fri 18 December 2015 CCA
Studio Azzurro, Vedute (quel tale non sta mai fermo)
REWINDItalia: Early Video Art in Italy – Book Launch
Fri 18 … - The C Word, Scottish Writers’ Centre, CCA Tuesday 8 December, 2015
The ‘C’ Word
Tue 8 December 2015
7pm, £6 (£3 concessions) on the door, Free to SWC members, Clubroom Ages 18+
CCA
The ‘C’ Word: A talk on cross-media collaboration followed by a reading … - St Mungo’s Mirrorball Poetry Showcase 10 December, 2015 CCA
St Mungo’s Mirrorball – Poetry Showcase 10th December 7pm
The last St Mungo’s Mirrorball event of the year will be this Thursday 7pm on 10th December in the clubroom at CCA.
It … - Christmas Shopping: Books for Syria, Waterstones, Byres Road
Buy Books for Syria at Waterstones
Waterstones, Byres Road have a fabulous range of books in stock – great gifts for all the family.
Watch out for the sticker on a selected … - Federation of Scottish Writers: Tinsel Tales 17 December, 2015 GOMA
17 December, 2015
2:00pm – 6:30pm
Gallery of Modern Art – GoMA Library
Royal Exchange Square Glasgow, Glasgow G1 3AH
Federation of Writers (Scotland) are holding our usual Christmas … - Bothying in Scotland Ian R. Mitchell
Bothying in Scotland
One of the projects Ian Mitchell has been working on in 2015 is a feature film about the history of bothying in the Scottish mountains, to mark … - Mslexia Women’s Short Story Competition 2016
Women’s Short Story Competition
The Mslexia 2016 competition welcomes writers of all levels of experience, writing stories on any subject – in any style. Up for grabs is a sumptuous £2,000 first prize, … - GRAMNet Film Series I am Kuba and For Ailsa CCA Wed 9 December 2015
GRAMNet Film Series
I am Kuba and For Ailsa
CCA
Wed 9 December 2015
6pm, Free but ticketed, Cinema
All agesBook online / 0141 352 4900
Glasgow Refugee, Asylum and Migration NetworkI am …
- Bob Law: The Winter Wonders of Oban
The Scottish Western Highlands, with a scattered population, can sometimes seem cold, barren and rather bleak in November with endless days of rain, mist covered mountains and little obvious nightlife. …
- Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games: a pictorial memory with Robert Rogerson, The Mitchell
Saturday 28 November 2015
13:30 – 14:30
The Mitchell Library
Robert Rogerson celebrates the success of Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games, arguably the second largest multi-sport event in the world attracting more than 4000 athletes … - The Only Way is Ethics: Our Dream City Saturday 5 December, 2015
Hosted by The Dream Machine and On the Corner
Saturday 5 December, 2015
3:00pm – 8:00pm
253-257 London Road, Glasgow G40 1PE
Would you like to play a part in building something new … - Tips for Girls Glasgow Women’s Library December 1, 2015
Tips for Girls
Glasgow Women’s Library
December 1, 2015@ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Free
Is it proper for a single girl to have dinner in a bachelor’s apartment without a chaperone? … - Getting More Out of the Poems We Read and Write, Hillhead Library 2 p.m. Sun 29 November, 2015
Getting More Out of the Poems We Read and Write
Hillhead, Library Glasgow
Free, ticketed
Sunday 29 November 2015
14:00 – 16:00
What, if anything, do all really good poems have in common? How best … - Alexander McCall Smith, The Mitchell, Wednesday 2 December, 2015
Wednesday 2 December, 2015
Tickets are £5 from the Mitchell Library box office or buy online
Alexander McCall Smith is one of the world’s most prolific and most popular authors. For … - An Evening with Helen MacKinven, Waterstones Byres Road 30 November, 2015
An evening with Helen MacKinven: Author of ‘Talk of the Toun’
Monday 30th November 19:00 – 20:30 at Glasgow – Byres Road
Talk of the Toun (Paperback)
An uplifting black comedy of love, … - St Andrew’s Day Poetry Night Scottish Huntington’s Association 29 November, 2015
St Andrew’s Day Poetry Night
Scottish Huntington’s Association Fundraiser
Scottish Song and Story featuring Tom Leonard
Wellington Church
£10 (Concessions £5)
0141 848 0308 or send message on Facebook
www.facebook.com/ScottishHuntingtonsAssociation/
29th November, 2015
29th November 2015 – SHA … - Mill Girls On Tour, Book Week Scotland 25 November, 2015
The Mitchell, 6 Granville St, Glasgow G3 7DR
Mill Girls On Tour will be a signed show for Book Week Scotland – our wonderful interpreter Christine King will be working with … - Scottish Writers Centre Speakeasy CCA 24 November, 2015
www.scottishwriterscentre.org.uk
info@scottishwriterscentre.org.uk
CCA: 350 Sauchiehall StreetGlasgow G2 3JD
- Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo: The Movie Doctors GFT Saturday 21 November, 2015
Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo: The Movie Doctors
GFT
Saturday 21 November, 2015
15:00 p.m.
Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo, the nation’s experts on all things film, celebrate the publication of their book … - The Gutter Magazine Party Tuesday, November 24, 2015
The Gutter Magazine Party
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
7:30pm
Mono Cafe Bar10-12 King’s Court, King Street, GlasgowG1 5RB
The Gutter Magazine Party |Janice Galloway| Robert Florence | Kerry Hudson | | Declan Welsh … - The Lefty Film Club, The Fourth Estate, Govanhill Baths
The Lefty Film Club, Govanhill Baths and Radical Film Network are putting on a screening of The Fourth Estate – www.fourthestatedoc.com at Govanhill Baths Saturday 21st Nov at 7pm. After …
- Love Music Hate Racism Gil Scott-Heron: Black Wax – Film Screening and Discussion
Love Music Hate Racism
Gil Scott-Heron: Black Wax – Film Screening and Discussion
CCA
Sun 15 November 2015
6.30pm, £5 (£4 concessions) + £1 booking fee, Theatre
Ages 15+
Book online / 0141 352 4900
The poet, … - Learning from the 1915 Rent Strikes, Glasgow Women’s Library, 27 November, 2015
Women’s role in housing disputes in Scotland c. 1915 to the present
Dr Valerie WrightFriday, 27 November 2015 from 09:30 to 16:30
Glasgow Women’s Library
Free event – tickets on eventbrite
This event will … - David Simons Wee Literary Festival St Louis 25 November, 2015
David Simons at St Louis Cafe Bar
Wednesday 25 November, 2015
Music from Kick Jackson and John Ross
Host Linda Jackson
734 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow, Glasgow City G11 6RD - Aye Write! presents: Assault & Vinegar v. Assault & Sauce Mitchell Theatre 26th Nov 2015
Crime Writers: Caro Ramsay and Neil Broadfoot
Mitchell Theatre26th Nov 2015 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM
Crime writers Caro Ramsay and Neil Broadfoot debate whether Edinburgh or Glasgow provide the best location for …
- Aye Write! presents: Notes of a Newsman Mitchell Theatre 25th Nov 2015
John Mackay
Mitchell Theatre25th Nov 2015 7:00PM – 8:00PM
Using archive material, interview transcripts, recollections and personal diaries, John Mackay tells the story of one of the most tumultuous periods in Scotland …
- Square Mile of Murder, Glasgow Libraries, The Mitchell, 19 November, 2015
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN
19 November, 2015
Join The Mitchell’s librarians and archivists to explore resources relating to four notorious cases that took place in Glasgow’s historical “square mile … - ‘Fishnet’, Kiristin Innes at Waterstones Byres Road Thursday 19 November, 2015
Kirstin Innes will be discussing her book Fishnet at Waterstones Byres Road on Thursday 19 November at 6.30 p.m.
Free event.
Kirstin Innes’s Fishnet wins Guardian Not the Booker Prize
Kirstin Innes’s … - Noir at the Bar, The Raven,Glasgow, 19 November, 2015
Free event
The Raven, 81-85 Renfield St, Glasgow G2 1NQ
With Chris Dolan Glasgow Writer - Superior Historical Crime: Graeme Macrae Burnet and Lucy Ribchester, Waterstones Byres Rd 25 November, 2015
Graeme Macrae Burnet and Lucy Ribchester, Waterstones Byres Road
Wednesday 25 November, 2015
7.00 p.m.
Roll up, roll up and Immerse yourself in the world of a crofting community in 19th-c Applecross … - Scottish Pen, Day of the Imprisoned Writer, University of Glasgow 12 November 2015
Thursday, 12th of November, 1pm University of Glasgow, Room 101, 5 University Gardens, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Each year, PEN Centres and members worldwide commemorate the Day of the Imprisoned Writer to raise … - Ghost: 100 Stories To Read With The Lights On – chosen by Louise Welsh Thur 12 November, 2015
Thursday, November 12, 2015
6:00pm – 8:00pm John Smith’s Glasgow University 65 Hillhead St, Glasgow G12 8QF
Part of Academic Book Week 2015, Glasgow University’s newly inaugurated … - FAIL BETTER: Industrial Hazards, McChuills, Thursday, November 12, 2015
FAIL BETTER: Industrial Hazards
Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 8:00pm
McChuills Glasgow40 High Street, Glasgow G1 1NL
DONT PANIC it’s all fine just sit back no really it’s all fine China’s gonna … - Pop Goes The Writer Wednesday, November 25, 2015 The Iron Horse Bar
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
7:30pm The Iron Horse Bar
Join us for Pop Goes The Writer – A Drone Publishing event taking place during Book Week Scotland.
Come along for an evening … - Academic Book Week 2015 at John Smith’s Glasgow University 9 – 13 November
November 9 at 5:30pm to November 13 at 8:30pm John Smith’s Glasgow University Bookshop, The Fraser Building
Glasgow University Bookshop will host five days of events to mark the latest … - Cafe with Heart! Waterstones Byres Road, 18 November, 2015
Waterstones 351-355 Byres Road, Glasgow G12
High Blood Pressure – are you at risk?
18 November, 2015 – 7 p.m.
With Prof Rhian Touyz and Prof Mandy MacLean, University of Glasgow
Free Event
Come and … - Night at the Museum, The Hunterian, 27 November, 2015
Exploration and Inspiring Scots
To celebrate St Andrew’s Day, The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow will host a special Night at the Museum event on Friday 27 November from 7.00pm … - ‘Technology and Aesthetics from Duchamp to the Digital’ CCA 25 November,2015
Dr Tamara Trodd in conversation with Dr Dominic Paterson:
‘Technology and Aesthetics from Duchamp to the Digital’
Wed 25 November 2015
CCA5pm, Free and unticketed, Clubroom All ages
Dr Tamara Trodd (University of Edinburgh) … - All in a Fankle: Open Showcase, Creative Practice – Dealing with Failure Workshops Fri 20 November 2015 CCA
University of Glasgow
All in a Fankle: Open Showcase
Fri 20 November 2015
CCA7pm, Free but ticketed, Theatre
All ages
Book online / 0141 352 4900
There is little in life more human than failure: we … - Seeds of Thought Poetry Night Fri 13 November 2015 CCA
Seeds of Thought
Poetry Night
Fri 13 November 2015
CCA7.30pm, Free and unticketed, Theatre
Ages 18+
Seeds of Thought poetry night is a fun relaxed evening of spoken word and music. An open mic session … - Tom McNab: The Fast Men 19 November, 2015 Waterstones Sauchiehall Street
Book Launch
Tom McNab, Olympic coach, prize-winning novelist and Technical Director of Chariots of Fire launches his book: The Fast Men.
Waterstones, 153–157 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3EW
7 p.m.
Free
- Book Week Scotland 2015 Monday 23 – Sunday 29 November 2015
Hundreds of events throughout the country during Book Week Scotland!
Some events in Glasgow for adults and children
See all events in Glasgow
Events at Aye Write include:
Notes of a Newsman Mitchell Theatre … - Val McDermid in conversation with Professor Louise Welsh, 19 November, 2015 University of Glasgow
PEN Naomi Mitchison event – Val McDermid in conversation with hProfessor Louise Welsh. Thursday 19 November 2015 6.30pmKelvin Gallery, University of GlasgowRegister Here Please join us at this year’s PEN Naomi …
- Carol Mavor, University of Glasgow Creative Writing, 11 November, 2015
For a showing of her film, FULL, followed by a talk on hybridity. 17:30 on Wednesday 11th November, 2015, Room 101, 5 University Gardens
Carol Mavor has published five monographs, including …
- ‘We are the 56’ by Josh Bircham and Grant Costello at Freight Books
We are the 56 by Josh Bircham and Grant Costello
£11.99
We are the 56 is a timely record of the seismic changes in Scottish politics and a fascinating insight into the … - Emma L Clapperton in conversation with Michael Malone Tues Dec 1, 2015 Duntocher Library
Emma L Clapperton in conversation with Michael Malone Tuesday, December 1, 2015
7:30pm Duntocher Library Glenhead CE Centre Duntiglennan Road Duntocher Clydebank G81 6HF
In conjunction with the launch of … - Charlie Gracie, Scottish Writers’ Centre, 10 November, 2015 CCA
Tuesday 10th November 2015: CCA Club Room @7pm
‘The Sea and the Broad Beach and the Blistering Biting Wind’’ with Charlie Gracie
Charlie Gracie is a poet devoted to his lines, sound, imagery … - Join the Mill Girls On Tour – October/November, 2015
Sunday 25 October, 2015
3 p.m.
Thomas Coats Memorial Church, High Street, Paisley PA1 2 BA
and
25th November, 2015
2 p.m.
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow
Join the Mill Girls On Tour as they celebrate the … - The Wall of Words GFT Saturday 7 November, 2015
The Wall of WordsN/C 15+
GFT
Saturday 7 November, 2015
Buy tickets online
When her son succumbs to a disease that leaves him mentally and physically disabled, his distraught mother must learn how to … - Life Writing, Saturday 28 November, 2015 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Glasgow
A day of Life Writing, Saturday 28th November from 10 am-4pm ‘The Practice,’ 17 Park Circus Place, G3 6AH
Have you always wanted to tell your story? Whether you … - St Mungo’s Mirrorball, Thursday 29 October, 2015 CCA
St Mungo’s Mirrorball
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3JD
29 October, 2015at 7 .m.
Another packed wonderful night at St Mungo’s Mirrorball in store this Thursday
Thursday 29th October 7pm at The Clubroom, … - Rhyming Optional with Shaun Moore, Sub City Radio, Thursday 29 October, 2015
Rhyming Optional with Kevin Gilday and special guest Shaun Moore
Subcity Radio
Thursday 29 October, 2015
7:00pm – 8:00pm
The next episode of Rhyming Optional features a live performance from poltical firebrand and … - Colin’s 10th Anniversary Gathering Sunday 1 November, 2015 GalGael
Sunday 1 November, 2015 at 5:00pm
GalGael would like to invite you to Colin’s 10th Macleod’s Anniversary Gathering
‘Ten years on and the memories remain strong. We’d like to invite … - Leylines Launch 28 October, 2015 The Project Cafe
Leylines Launch
28 October, 2015
7:00pm – 9:30pm
The Project Cafe
Greek/Czech actor/poet, Vasso, and Danish playwright and poet, Helene, have formed a brand new theatre company, Leylines. They will be bringing you stories … - Ghost – Louise Welsh Book Launch, 29 October, 2015 Waterstones Sauchiehall St
Louise Welsh – Ghost Book Launch
Louise Welsh will be in store on Thursday the 29th at 7pm to launch her new book – Ghost. A collection of 100 hand picked … - Thomas Muir Symposium University of Glasgow, 30 October, 2015
Thomas Muir Symposium – 30 October 2015
Friday 30th October 2015Tea & coffee from 12.15, programme begins at 1 pm.University of Glasgow (in association with the Friends of Thomas Muir)
The Centre … - Kill Your Friends GFT Friday 30 October, 2015
Kill Your FriendsN/C 18+
GFT
Friday 30 October, 2015
8 p.m.
When the road to success is littered with losers and even your closest colleagues are desperate for you to fail, what would you … - The Word Factory, The Tron, Every Friday 1 p.m.
Regular creative writing workshop, where participants prepare material for a monthly open mic event, Word Play.
The Tron Theatre
Friday 23 October – Friday 4 December, 2015
1 p.m. – 3.30 p.m.
Telephone: 0141 … - Cry at Midnight – Mavis Gulliver at the hub! The Language Hub Saturday, 24 October, 2015
Cry at Midnight – Mavis Gulliver at the hub!
The Language Hub community interest company
Saturday, 24 October, 2015
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Islay based author Mavis Gulliver will be introducing her book ‘Cry at … - The Mexican Day of the Dead, The Mitchell, 2 November, 2015
The Mexican Day of the Dead
‘Courage in the Name of Freedom of Expression’
Hosted by: Journalist and Author: Jean Rafferty of Scottish PEN
Monday, November 2nd 2015 @ 5:30 pm
The Mitchell Library: … - An Evening with Ian Rankin OranMor, Tuesday, 03 November, 2015
An Evening with Ian Rankin
OranMor, Top of Byres Road, G12
Tuesday, 03 November, 2015 at 6:30pm
An evening with Ian Rankin who will be launching his new book, Even Dogs in the … - The Lindisfarne Story – Gartmore Village Hall Sunday, November 1, 2015
Sunday, November 1, 2015
7:30pm
Gartmore Village HallMain St, Stirling FK8 3RN
Host Duncan McCrone
Ray Laidlaw and Billy Mitchell telling the story of their iconic band in music, words and pictures. The … - Graeme Macrae Burnet Book Launch: His Bloody Project Launch Thursday, November 5, 2015 Waterstones Argyle St
His Bloody Project Launch
Thursday, November 5 at 7:00pm Waterstones Argyle St
I’ll be discussing and reading from my new novel “His Bloody Project: Documents Relating to the Case of Roderick … - Scottish Writers’ Centre, Submissions for Speakeasy 24 November, 2015
S.W.C. Speakeasy
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street,
24 November, 2015
Looking for Submissions.
Submissions sought for upcoming Speakeasy event on the 24th of November.
Artwork by local Glasgow-based Felicity Macreath and live music and visuals courtesy … - Book of Blaise by Ian Macpherson Launch Friday 9 October, 2015 Waterstones Byres Rd
Book of Blaise
Launch Friday 9 October, 2015
Waterstones 351-355 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8AU
Quote from Ian Macpherson’s Edinburgh Festival smash The Everlasting Book Tour:
‘The Book of Blaise was published in 2015. … - Victoria Gemell, Book Launch: Follow Me Waterstones,Friday 9 October, 2015
Victoria Gemell, the young adult author, launches her new book Follow Me
Waterstones, 174-176 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G2 8BT
Friday 9 October, 2015 6.00 p.m.She will be happy to answer questions and … - Emma Clapperton in Conversation with Denzil Meyrick Thursday 12th November Waterstones, Argyle Street
Emma Clapperton in Conversation with Denzil Meyrick
Thursday 12th November 19:00
Waterstones
Emma Clapperton will be here to launch her new book Beyond Evidence along with author Denzil Meyrick.
There will be a discussion … - Helen MacKinven. Book launch ‘Talk of the Toun’ Waterstones Argyle St, 29 October, 2015
Helen MacKinven in Conversation with Karen Campbell
Thursday 29th Oct at 7pm in the Argyle St branch of Waterstones
Come along for the launch of local author Helen MacKinven’s new book. An … - FAIL BETTER: Yer Tea’s Oot McChuills Thursday 8 October, 2015
FAIL BETTER: Yer Tea’s Oot
McChuills
Thursday 8 October, 2015
Just don’t ask me if i believe all this bull. My head is empty but my bowels are full I don’t really think … - Gregor Fisher, The Mitchell Library, October 27th, 2015
Gregor Fisher at The Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN
October 27th at 6.30pm.From the squalor of industrial Coatbridge after WW1 to his own 1950s Glasgow childhood, via a love …
- From Asmara to Glasgow: The Untold Stories of Eritrea, Rosemount Lifelong Learning 12 October, 2015
Join our Black History month event with North Glasgow Integration Network “From Asmara to Glasgow: Untold Stories of Eritrea”.
12th of October 4.30 – 6.30pm at Rosemount Learning & Event … - Black History Month, Glasgow, October, 2015
Black History Month, Surreal Short Fiction and more
Scottish Writers Centre
‘The Power of Words’: Celebrating Black History Month
Tuesday 13th of October, 2015 7pm – 8.30pm
Club Room, CCA, Glasgow
Free Admission
October … - Jeanette Winterson Wednesday 7 October, 2015 1 p.m. Waterstones Sauchiehall St
Jeanette Winterson
Wednesday 7 October, 2015 1 p.m.
Waterstones Sauchiehall St
Free Lunchtime Signing
Come and meet the acclaimed feminist writer, whose works include ‘Sexing The Cherry’, ‘Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit’ and … - Poetry from Palestinian Diaspora 6 and 8 October Glasgow
Poetry from Palestinian Diaspora
Poems and prose from exiled Palestinian poet Iyad Hayatleh. Torn between identity from Glasgow, Damascus and Galilee.
Tuesday 6th October, 2015
Time: 2pm-3pm
Gallery of Modern Art, 1 Royal Exchange … - The Colonial Merchants of Glasgow: Townhouses and Landed Estates GOMA Friday 9th October, 2015
The Colonial Merchants of Glasgow: Townhouses and Landed Estates
Gallery of Modern Art
Friday 9th October, 2015
1pm – 3pm
This talk traces the development of Glasgow’s New Town, an area now known as … - National Poetry Day Glasgow Thursday 8th October, 2015 Various Events
Story Café
Glasgow Women’s Library
Our warm and welcoming Story Café is the perfect way to relax over lunchtime. Bring along a bite to eat, grab a cuppa, and enjoy listening to … - An evening with Chris Dolan Waterstones Byres Road. Thursday 8th October, 2015
Come and meet local author Chris Dolan as he talks with us about his latest novel; the mysterious and ethereal Aliyyah. Chris is a prize-winning writer, winning both the Macallan …
- Centre for Open Studies, University of Glasgow, Autumn – Winter. 2015
Creative writing: the novel
Saturday 03/10/15 – 19/03/16 14.00 – 16.00
In this course students will study the novel form, looking at structural aspects and techniques from a writer’s perspective in order … - Introduction to Creative Writing with Dr Linda Jackson, Centre for Life Long Learning University of Strathclyde 6 October, 2015
- Wee Literary Festival St Louis with Janet Paisley and Sheila Templeton 28 Oct 2015
St Louis, 734 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow, Glasgow City G11 6RD
www.stlouis-cafebar.co.uk/
8 p.m. Go early if you want a seat - Mirrorball Showcase 1: A Celebration of WB Yeats CCA Thu 8 October 2015
St Mungo’s Mirrorball Mirrorball Showcase 1: A Celebration of WB Yeats
CCA
Thu 8 October 2015
7pm, £5 on the door, SMM members free, Clubroom All ages
An event to celebrate the poetry of … - Aloud, Freshers’ Special, Tuesday 15 September, 2015, QMU, University of Glasgow
Aloud Freshers’ Special
September 15, 2015
Queen Margaret Union, University of Glasgow, Queen Margaret Union, 22 University Gardens, Glasgow G12 8QN
Events all DAY
Poetry! Spoken word! Story-telling! Prose! Words! Sounds! Noises!
Welcome … - The High Flight LIVE : Freshers For Freaks Thursday 17 September, 2015 Nice n Sleazy
The High Flight LIVE : Freshers For Freaks Thursday 17 September, 2015
7:30pm
Nice n Sleazy 421 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3LG Five pounds on the door
FRESHERS FOR FREAKS
Here … - How To Write A Film Review With Siobhan Synnot, Sunday 11 October, 2015 The Glad Foundation
How To Write A Film Review With Siobhan Synnot
Sunday, October 11, 2015
2:00pm – 3:00pm
The Glad Foundation
Tickets: wegottickets.com
Opinionated? Eloquent? Neither? If your views on anything you watch can’t be suppressed come … - The Book of Blaise – Book Launch! Friday, October 9, 2015, Waterstones Byres Road Glasgow
The Book of Blaise – Book Launch!
Friday, October 9, 2015
7:30pm Waterstones Byres Road 351-355 Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8AU
When Emeritus Compere of DisComBoBuLaTe, Ian Macpherson finished The Book of … - What Does the Tenement Mean to You? New Glasgow Society September 14 – September 19, 2015
What Does the Tenement Mean to You? September 14 – September 19, 2015
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
A week-long exhibition and an evening of talks, performances and literary readings celebrating … - Alex Ferguson Live in Conversation Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Monday 28th September, 2015
Alex Ferguson Live in Conversation
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3NY
Monday 28th September 7.30 p.m.Sir Alex will be discussing the key tools he used to deliver success both …
- Information Night Creative Writing Classes University of Glasgow Open Studies Thurs 10 Sept 2015
Information Night – Creative Writing
University of Glasgow
Boyd Orr Buidling, Room 407 (Lecture Theatre A)120 University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ.
Map
Everyone is welcome and the event is FREE.
Alan McMunnigall, Creative Writing Tutor, … - Waterstones Byres Road Teen Book Club Tuesday 22 September, 2015
Come along to the second ever meeting of the Teen Book Club.
Tuesday 22nd September 16:00 – 17:00
This week you can win some awesome Patrick Ness goodies including an exclusive signed … - Scottish Writers’ Centre The Power of Words: Celebrating Black History Month CCA Tue 13 October 2015
Scottish Writers’ Centre The Power of Words: Celebrating Black History Month
Tue 13 October 2015
Free event – unticketed.
7pm, Clubroom Ages 18+
CCA
The Scottish Writers’ Centre are celebrating Black History Month by conducting … - Lapidus Scotland Words Work Well CCA With Lesley O’Brien and Ted Bowman Thu 17 September 2015
Lapidus Scotland
Words Work Well
CCA
With Lesley O’Brien and Ted Bowman
Thu 17 September 2015
4.30pm, Free and unticketed, Cinema
Ages 14+ when accompanied by an adult
Pre-book by RSVP to lapidus.scotland@yahoo.co.uk
Lesley O’Brien is a storyteller, … - Ricefield and The Glad Cafe Dumpling Night Tue 15 September 2015 At The Glad Cafe
Ricefield and The Glad Cafe Dumpling Night
Tue 15 September 2015
At The Glad Cafe 1006a Pollokshaws Rd,
7.30pm
£8
All ages Book online via Eventbrite / 0141 352 4900
Discover the broad variety of regional … - Discover Indonesia Goenawan Mohamad in Conversation CCA Sat 12 September 2015
Discover Indonesia
Goenawan Mohamad in Conversation
CCA
Sat 12 September 2015
2.30pm, Free but ticketed, Cinema
All ages
Book online / 0141 352 4900
An insightful conversation with influential writer, poet and activist, Goenawan Mohamad. Over the … - Jim Sillars Launches In Place of Failure Aye Write 14th September 2015
14th Sep 2015 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM • Mitchell Library
One year on from Scotland’s historic independence referendum, writer and campaigner Jim Sillars introduces In Place of Failure, urging that we … - An Evening with Janice Galloway, Aye Write 29 September, 2015
6:30PM – 7:30PM • Mitchell Library
One of Scotland’s foremost writers reads from and talks about her first collection of short stories for five yearsAn Evening with Janice Galloway
One of Scotland’s … - Bloody Scotland, Crime Writing Festival 11 – 13 September, 2015
This year to mark 125 years since the birth of Agatha Christie events will include
The Poisons of Agatha ChristieSaturday 12 September from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
| £7.50 / 6.50Celebrating …
- Galloway In Glasgow Friday, September 11 Tell It Slant
Galloway In Glasgow
Friday, September 11
7:00pm – 8:00pm Tell It Slant
134 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G3 6ST
Two poets from Dumfries and Galloway launch new books: Hugh McMillan’s ‘Not Actually … - ‘Meet the Sculptor’ talk by Andy Scott DATE CHANGE TO 15 September 2015
‘Meet the Sculptor’ talk by Andy Scott
Friends of Queen Margaret Drive
15 September, 2015
Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Queens Cross Church, Maryhill,
£10
Buy tickets online - NAWE presents… ScreenWrite: Breaking into Television Writing, Thursday 15 October, 2015
National Association of Writers in Education
Thursday 15 Oct 2015
CCA
Are you passionate about wanting to pursue a career in television writing? Looking for practical information and advice from industry
Join commissioners, producers, … - In Process Masterclass with Lesley Glaister CCA Tue 15 September 2015
Scottish Writers’ Centre
In Process Masterclass with Lesley Glaister
CCATue 15 September 2015
7pm, £6 (£3 concessions), Free to SWC members, Clubroom
Ages 18+
Lesley Glaister is the prize-winning author of thirteen novels – most … - Andrew Greig, Scottish Writer’s Centre, In Process Masterclass:CCA 29 September, 2015
Tuesday 29th September 2015; 7pm to 8.30pm: CCA Club Room, Glasgow: ‘In Process’ Masterclass with Andrew Greig
Scottish Writer’s Centre
Andrew Greig (born in Bannockburn, 1951) has been a full-time writer … - Sally Evans: Poetic Adventures with Poetry Scotland, CCA, 15 Sept, 2015
Tuesday 15th September 2015; 7pm to 8.30pm:
CCA Club Room, Glasgow:
Sally Evans: Poetic Adventures with Poetry Scotland
Sally Evans a poet, publisher, blogger, and editor of the Poetry Scotland broadsheet magazine has several … - Prof Louise Welsh – Creative Writing Inaugural Lecture 22 September 2015
Tuesday, 22 September 2015
18:30 to 20:30 (BST)
Free
Sleight of Hand, the Art of Writing Fiction
Creative Writing Inaugural Lecture
Louise Welsh, newly appointed Professor of Creative Writing, explores her craft … - FailBetter at McChuills Punk. Poems. Rivers. Flowing. Thurs, Sept 24, 2015
Punk. Poems. Rivers. Flowing.
Thursday, September 24, 2015
FailBetter at McChuills
8:00pm PETROL GIRLS: Raging feminist hardcore from South East London. A spiky bundle of conkers ripening in the autumn wind, … - Watch Bad Movies with Great Comedians Presents: Batman & Robin Mon 31 August 2015 CCA
Watch Bad Movies with Great Comedians Presents: Batman & Robin
Mon 31 August 2015
CCA
7.30pm, £5 + £1 booking fee, Cinema Ages 18+ Book online / 0141 352 4900
Holy Bad Movie! For … - Bearpit Brothers, E.P. Launch: Something Cruel, Sat 22 August, The Glad Cafe
Bearpit Brothers launch their second EP, ‘Something Cruel’ in the Glad Cafe
With Ryan Morcambe and Poetry from Stephen Watt
Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 7:30pm
Tickets £5 @Brown Paper Tickets
Dress for the … - 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 … - 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 … - Oxfam Book Shop Byres Road relaunch
Oxfam Bookshop Byres Road
330 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8AP
The Oxfam Bookshop will be reopening in mid-August, 2015 after a full refurbishment. To celebrate there will be a relaunch event on … - 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 … - 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 CaféOffering (Red Squirrel Press) is William Bonar’s second pamphlet, …
- 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 … - 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 … - 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 … - 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 … - 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 … - 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 … - Bookmark: Reading Platform Mon 7 September 2015 CCA
Bookmark: Reading Platform
Mon 7 September 2015
CCA8pm, 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 … - 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, …
- 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 …
- 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, … - 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 … - 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 - Discover Indonesia Goenawan Mohamad in Conversation CCA Sat 12 September 2015
Discover IndonesiaGoenawan Mohamad in Conversation
CCASat 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 …
- 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’, … - 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 … - 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 … - Back to School Party Saturday 1st August
Back to School Party
Saturday 1st August at Glasgow – Sauchiehall Street
153-157 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3EWBanish those back to school blues with some fun and activities at Waterstones Glasgow Sauchiehall …
- BHP Comics Comic Book Summer School CCA 3 August, 2015
BHP ComicsComic Book Summer School
CCAMon 3 August — Fri 7 August 2015
10am – 4pm daily, Week Pass: £100 + 60p booking fee , ClubroomAges 8 – 16Book online / 0141 …
- 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, … - Diverse Communities with Leela Soma CCA Tue 4 August 2015
Scottish Writers’ Centre Diverse Communities with Leela Soma
CCA
Tue 4 August 20157pm, Free and unticketed, Clubroom Ages 18+
The SWC is proud to present a ‘Diverse Communities’ open reading event, hosted by … - 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 … - 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 … - 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 … - Bookmark: Reading Platform CCA Mon 3 August 2015
Bookmark: Reading Platform
CCA
Mon 3 August 20158pm, 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 … - 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 … - 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 … - 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 …
- 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’, … - 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 … - 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 - 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 … - 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 13:00Author Estelle Maskame signs copies of her first novel, Did I Mention I Love …
- 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 EventsLauren Gault & Allison Gibbsfugue states
Fri 24 July … - 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 … - 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 … - TO BE RESCHEDULED: Scottish Writers’ Centre In Process Masterclass with Rodge Glass Tue 21 July 2015 CCA
EVENT CANCELLED – TO BE RESCHEDULED Scottish Writers’ Centre In Process Masterclass with Rodge Glass
Tue 21 July 2015
CCA7pm, £6 (£3) on the door, Free to members, Clubroom Ages 18+
Rodge Glass … - Shut Up and Write, Tuesdays, Siempre Bicycle Cafe, Partick G11
- Seeds of Thought Poetry Night, CCA 29 August, 2015
Seeds of Thought Poetry Night
Sat 29 August 2015
CCA7.30pm, Free, Theatre Ages 18+
Seeds of Thought poetry night is a fun relaxed evening of spoken word and music. An open mic session … - Scottish Screenwriters – Monthly Meetings CCA
Monthly meeting, workshops, table readings and networking Monday, July 13, 2015
6:30pm – 9:30pm
CCA Glasgow
Castings for this will soon be on the website. Castings will be through the … - Supporting Democracy: Music and Words, Thursday 9 July, 2015 Siempre Bicycle Cafe
Supporting Democracy: Music and Words Part 4
Thursday 9 July, 2015
7 p.m. Siempre Bicycle Cafe162 Dumbarton Road, Partick, Glasgow G116XE
If you think we have equality, you’re not paying attentionIf … - The Trades House Lecture Kelvin Gallery, Thursday 9 July, 2015
Patient–Empowered Precision Medicine: Glasgow’s USP
Kelvin Gallery, University of Glasgow, 6pm, Thursday 9 July 2015
This year’s speaker is Professor Anna Dominiczak, Regius Chair of Medicine and Vice-Principal and Head of the … - Muriel Spark’s The Driver’s Seat: An evening of informal conversation
Thursday 2nd July, 2015
The Tramway
‘In The Driving Seat with Muriel Spark’
“Come and join us at the Tramway this Thursday, 2nd of July at 6pm to learn more about ‘The Driver’s … - Writing Creative Non-Fiction: Determining the Form Thu 9 July 2015 CCA
Aye-Aye Books
Writing Creative Non-Fiction: Determining the Form
Thu 9 July 2015
CCA7.30pm, Free and unticketed, Clubroom
All ages
To celebrate the launch of Writing Creative Non-Fiction: Determining the Form (Gylphi), and in collaboration with … - ‘Silma Hill’ Book Launch Thursday, July 9, 2015, Rio Cafe, Partick
‘Silma Hill’ Book Launch Thursday, July 9
at 6:30pm – 8:00pm Rio Cafe, Hyndland Street, Glasgow
The Glasgow launch of Iain Maloney’s second novel, ‘Silma Hill’, a fast-paced historical … - BHP Glasgow Comic Con 2015, 30 June – 5 July, 2015. CCA
BHP Glasgow Comic Con 2015
Tue 30 June — Sun 5 July 2015
All day, Sat: 10am – 5pm, Sun: 11am – 5pm, Weekend and Day Passes available, Pricing below. All ages … - The Sma’ Shot Bigshot, Poetry Slam Paisley, 4 July, 2015
The Sma’ Shot Bigshot
Saturday, July 4
at 7:30pm Paisley Arts Centre & Haunt Bar New Street, Paisley PA1 1EZ Paisley’s inaugural poetry slam … - Cathie Devitt, St Louis, Wednesday 1 July, 2015
St Louis Cafe/Bar, 734 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow, Glasgow City G11 6RD
- Story Café Special at Glasgow Women’s Library with Jennifer Klinec, 25 June 2015
Story Café Special at Glasgow Women’s Library with Jennifer Klinec
June 25, 2015 – 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Jennifer Klinec is author of The Temporary Bride, she will be at … - Women Making History in West Dunbartonshire June 24 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Dalmuir CE Centre
Women Making History in West Dunbartonshire
June 24 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Dalmuir CE Centre, Duntocher Road, Clydebank,G81 4RQ (Nr. Dalmuir Station)The Sharing Heritage lottery funded project, Women Making History …
- Maria Venditozzi Poetry Collection Launch, 23 June, Buddhist Centre Glasgow
Maria Venditozzi Poetry Collection Launch Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Glasgow Buddhist Centre 329 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3HW
‘To celebrate the launch of … - An Evening with Tom Keenan Friday 26th June, 2015 Waterstones, Argyle St
An Evening with Tom Keenan
Friday 26th June, 2015
Waterstones, 174-176 Argyle St, G2 8BT
7 p.m.Local crime writer Tom Keenan discusses his latest book
‘The Father’ was shortlisted for the CWA Debut Dagger … - Iain R Mitchell ‘Walking Through Glasgow’s Industrial Past’ Waterstones, Argyle Street
Iain R Mitchell
‘Walking Through Glasgow’s Industrial Past’Wagerstones, 174 – 176 Argyle Street, G2 8BT
7 p.m.
A wonderful book opening our eyes to the many hidden historical places of interest in Glasgow. - How to Be Bad by Emily Lockhart Book Launch 22 June, 2015 Waterstone’s, 174-176 , Argyle Street
How to Be Bad by Emily Lockhart
Book Launch
22 June, 2015, 7 p.m.
Waterstone’s, 174-176 , Argyle Street, Glasgow , G2 8BT
Lockhart is best known for her titles We Were Liars … - Book Launch: An Oakwoods Almanac by Gerry Loose CCA Sat 27 June 2015
Scottish Writers’ Centre
Book Launch: An Oakwoods Almanac by Gerry Loose
CCA
Sat 27 June 20157pm, Free and unticketed, Clubroom
Ages 18+
The launch of An Oakwoods Almanac by Gerry Loose, with Photographs by Morven … - Curating Europes’ Futures: Mother Tongue presents Blind Spots Sat 27 June 2015 CCA
Curating Europes’ Futures: Mother Tongue presents Blind Spots
Sat 27 June 2015
CCA
1pm, Free but ticketed, Cinema
Ages 15+
Book online / 0141 352 4900
Loulou Cherinet, 2009, Magical Transformations Of The World, Installation View … - Gaelic Voices with Catriona Lexy Campbell & Alison Lang Tue 23 June 2015 CCA
Scottish Writers’ Centre
Gaelic Voices with Catriona Lexy Campbell & Alison Lang
Tue 23 June 2015
CCA7pm, £6 (£3) on the door, free to members, Clubroom
Ages 18+
Catriona Lexy Campbell (playwright, novelist, and poet) … - Crime After Dark With Caro Ramsay Oran Mor Tuesday 23 June, 2015
Crime After Dark With Caro Ramsay
Oran Mor – Top of Byres Road, G12 8QX
Tuesday 23 June, 2015
8:00pm
Glasgow Noir!
We’ve heard about Tartan Noir, now discover Glasgow Noir! Glasgow’s own doyenne of … - New Writer Showcase Oran Mor Monday 22 June, 2015
New Writer Showcase
Oran Mortop of Byres Road, G12 8QX
Monday 22 June, 2015 8:00pm
New Writer Showcase, presented by Creative Writing at the University of Glasgow. The best and the brightest rising … - Rehearsed reading of Liz Lochhead’s Medea , Royal Conservatoire, 21 June, 2015
Rehearsed reading of Liz Lochhead’s Medea
Sunday 21st June, 2015
4pm
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Alexander Gibson Opera Studio
100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G2 3DB - The Mill Girls On Tour, Woodside Halls, Saturday 20 June, 2015
Saturday 20 June 1 p.m. doors 12.40 p.m.
Paisley, Scotland’s largest town, has a global significance as a textile town, from the world famous Paisley Pattern and Shawl, to young weavers … - Book Launch: Tales From a Cancelled Country: Launch Event – thi wurd books, 18 June, 2015 STUC
Tales From a Cancelled Country: Launch Event
Thurs 18th June 2015, 6.30pm
STUC Building, Woodlands Rd
This is a free event to launch the first publication from thi wurd books, Tales From a … - Launch of Jim Carruth’s Killochries, Thursday, June 18, 2015 6:30pm Tell it slant
Launch of Jim Carruth’s Killochries Thursday, June 18
6:30pm
Tell it slant
Join Glasgow’s current poet laureate for the launch of his stunning collection, Killochries.
Killochries is a stunning verse novella, tracking the … - West End Science 13 June, 2015
West End Science
Barratts Newagent
263 Byres Road, G12 8LT
Saturday 13 Jun 2:00pm
All tickets £7.50. Please get a ticket in advance from Barretts Newsagent, 263 Byres Road from May 5. This tells … - Bloomsday Celebration: the writing techniques of James Joyce, Centre for Open Studies, 16 June, 2015
Bloomsday celebration: the writing techniques of James Joyce
Centre for Open Studies – University of Glasgow,
St Andrews Building, 11 Eldon Street, Glasgow, G3 6NH
Tuesday from 16 June 2015 18.00–21.00
DAY EVENT
Alan McMunnigall … - Scottish Refugee Council The Glasgow Girls: Ten Years On Sun 14 June 2015 CCA
Scottish Refugee Council The Glasgow Girls: Ten Years On
Sun 14 June 2015
CCA
5pm, Free but ticketed, Donations of £5 to Scottish Refugee Council welcome, Cinema Ages 12+ Tickets via Eventbrite.
Ten years … - An evening with Huey Morgan Waterstone’s, Wed 10 June, 2015
An evening with Huey Morgan
Waterstone’s
Wednesday 10th June 18:00 at Glasgow – Sauchiehall Street
Huey Morgan’s Rebel Heroes: The Renegades of Music & Why We Still Need Them (Hardback)
The host of BBC … - Fail Better: The Workers Have No Country, Thursday, June 11, 2015 McChuills Glasgow
Fail Better: The Workers Have No Country Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 8:00pm
McChuills Glasgow
Not a Union Flag, a Saltire or a Butterfly in sight at Fail Better, unless they’re … - Book Launch: Aliyyah, Chris Dolan at CCA 19th June, 2015
Launch of Aliyyah – Vagaband Voices
Friday 19 June, 2015, 6.30pm
CCA 350 Sauchiehall St. Glasgow G2 3JD
The book looks awesome, with an absolutely beautiful cover and delightful illustrations. The launch also … - The Flax Flower by Amanda MacLean Launch CCA Saturday 13 June, 2015
The Flax Flower
By Amanda MacLeanLaunch CCA Saturday 13 June, 2015
In The Flax Flower, trumpeter to the new Laird of Fyvie, handsome and charismatic Andrew Lamb, and the Miller of Tifty’s … - The Need for Better Regulation in Outer Space, Pippa Goldschmidt: Book Launch, Mono, 10 June, 2015
The Need for Better Regulation in Outer Space, Book Launch,Mono, 10 June
Pippa Goldschmidt launches acclaimed new story collection
Pippa Goldschmidt, author of the award-winning and best-selling The Falling Sky, is launching … - Our Real Red Selves – Poetry Triptych launch at CCA, 4 June, 2015
CCA
4 June, 2015, 7 p.m.
New Poetry Triptych series with Marion McCready, JL Williams & Harry Giles
Free Event
CCA, Glasgow 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD - Somethings Old, Somethings New, OranMor Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Somethings Old, Somethings New OranMor
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
8:00pm
Liz Lochhead and Steve Kettley. A West End Festival highlight. Scotland’s Makar Liz Lochhead weaves a spellbinding show mixing poems, monologues and … - Louise Welsh, Death Is A Welcome Guest, Book Launch, 11 June, 2015
Louise Welsh – Death Is A Welcome Guest Thursday, June 11, 2015 Waterstones Sauchiehall St 153-157 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3EW
FREE event call 0141 332 9105
The second instalment … - The American Association of University Women Book Sale, Buffalo, New York
I’ve been to a few book sales in Glasgow, ( even one in my school days, bought Anna Karenina to impress all, never got beyond page 20!) especially ones for …
- Glasgore! Horror/Cult Cinema Discussion Group GFT Wednesday 3 June, 2015
Glasgore! Horror/Cult Cinema Discussion Group
GFT
Wednesday 3 June
18:30 p.m.
This group meets on the first Wednesday of each month in GFT’s Learning Room to discuss horror and cult cinema.
Meet other genre fans … - St Mungo’s Mirrorball, CCA Thursday, 28 May, New Collections
St Mungo’s Mirrorball, CCA Thursday, 28 May, 7 p.m.
Five poets with new collections – an amazing evening in store
Lindy Barbour was born in Orkney and brought up in North East … - Pizza and Poetry at the Project Cafe Friday 29 May, 2015
Open Mic Pizza Party@ The Project Cafe
Pizza and Poetry
Friday 29 May, 2015
Sooooo..its Friday night again…you know what that means…the most wonderful place to be in glasgow on a frday night….music…poetry…performance.. … - Book Launch of Chris Dolan’s ALIYYAH, CCA, 19 June, 2015
Vagabond Voices
Friday 19 June, 6.30 – 8pm
CCA
With music from MAEVE MCKINNON, DAVE WHYTE, and THE BOOKENDS.Exhibition of Mark Mechan’s illustrations. Guest readers.
Chris Dolan talking about Aliyyah YouTube
Buy online at Vagabond … - The Big Glasgow Comic Craft Fair, 6 June, 2015, The Arches
The Big Glasgow Comics Page present:
The Big Glasgow Comic & Craft Fair
Sat 6 Jun 2015 | 10am-4pm | FreeThe Arches, 253 Argyle St G2 8DL
The Big Glasgow Comic Page presents …
- Kevin P. Gilday – Double Pamphlet Launch and Fundraiser 21 June, 2015
266 Bath Street, G2 4 JP
Come join Kevin P. Gilday for an evening of chilled out entertainment as he launches two new pamphlets upon an unsuspecting world. The night also … - Sophie Rogers – Booked! Wed 20th May, 2015 Duntocher Library
Booked! West Dunbartonshire Festival of Words 2015
Words and MusicFeaturing Sophie Rogers and Guests including Adam Ross Greene
Wednesday 20th MayDuntocher Library7:30 pm
Sophie Rogers.
Following on from a fantastic evening of music last … - Aye Write, 2015. John Lister-Kaye – review by Maggie Graham.
Chaired by Jim Crumley.
Sir John Lister-Kaye is one of Britain’s best-known nature conservationists. The author of nine books on wildlife and the environment, which include From The hearth, Nature’s Child …
- ‘In Process’ Masterclass with James Robertson, Scottish Writers Centre, CCA
Tuesday 26th May 2015; 7pm to 8.30pm,
CCA 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD
James Robertson is a poet, essayist, and writer of fiction. His novels are The Fanatic, Joseph Knight (which … - Booked! Festival of Words, West Dunbartonshire Libraries. 11 – 22 May, 2015
(The lion symbol is the work of the renowned Scottish author and artist, Alasdair Gray)
Booked! West Dunbartonshire Festival of Words 2015
11th May – 22nd May 2015
Since its launch Booked has … - Lois Weaver, Sexology Season, 16 and 17 May, 2015. The Arches
The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8DL
www.thearches.co.uk - St Mirren player Tony Fitzpatrick talks about his children’s book, The Language Hub 16 May 2015
The Language Hub Ltd, come and meet former St. Mirren player Tony Fitzpatrick and his children’s book ‘The Promise – Together again’
Saturday 16 May, 2015 3 p.m.
Free event, ages 5+ … - We Are Many, GFT Thursday 21 May, 2015
We Are Many12A
GFT
Thursday 21 May, 2015
Buy tickets
In February 2003, millions of people across the world marched against the impending invasion of Iraq. This mobilisation was reportedly a failure, despite being … - Caro Ramsay – Tears Of Angels, Waterstones, Sauchiehall St May 2, 2015
Caro Ramsay – Tears Of Angels, An Anderson and Costello Thriller
Waterstones, Sauchiehall St
Thursday, May 28 6:30pm “Bleak, black and brilliant” The Guardian.
Free event. Call … - Julie Clarke Becoming Julie: My Incredible Journey 20 May, Waterstone’s Sauchiehall St
Julie Clarke
Becoming Julie: My Incredible Journey
20th May, 2015 6 p.m.
Waterstones Sauchiehall St
Free event – Call the store on 0141 332 9105 to reserve your place.
Julie Clarke was born a boy … - Mill Girls on Tour Thursday 21st May, 2015, Clydebank High School, G813 EJ
Mill Girls on Tour
Thursday 21st May Clydebank High School, Janetta Street, Clydebank, Dunbartonshire G81 3EJ 7:30 pm
Prices £5 Adult £4 Concession (OAP, Unemployed) £2.50 Children 16 and under
Part of Booked! … - Graham Fulton launch eight collection of poems, 6 June Streetlevel, Glasgow
The eighth full-length collection of poems by GRAHAM FULTON which has just been produced by Penniless Press Publications.
Streetlevel Photoworks, Trongate 103, Glasgow.
Saturday 6th June 7pm for 7:30.
… - Peter Gilmour’s Spring Manoeuvres – Book Launch CCA Wed 3 June 2015
Vagabond Voices Peter Gilmour’s Spring Manoeuvres – Book Launch
CCA
Wed 3 June 2015
7pm, Free, Clubroom All ages
Peter Gilmour’s Spring Manoeuvres – a tale of geriatric radical pacifists in the Faslane area … - Christine Borland & Brody Condon Circles of Focus Artist Talk, CCA, 16 May, 2015
Christine Borland & Brody Condon Circles of Focus Artist Talk
Sat 16 May 2015
CCA
2pm, Free All agesJoin us for a discussion with the artists as Christine Borland and Brody Condon share …
- Gnommero Multiplicity Launch CCA Fri 15 May 2015
Gnommero Multiplicity Launch
CCA
Fri 15 May 2015
7.30pm, Free, Theatre Ages 14+ when accompanied by an adult
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An evening of presentations from contributors to Gnommero Multiplicity, the … - Mindfulness Mental Health Awareness Week, 17 May, Project Cafe
Mental Health Awareness Week
Mindfulness
Sunday 17 May, 2015 – 6 p.m.
The Project Cafe
This year, for Mental Health Awareness week, the Mental Health Foundation has chosen Mindfulness as their theme. This concept, … - Change of Venue Margaret Atwood Tribute Night, Wednesday 13 May, 2015
CHANGE OF VENUE
To The Albany Centre, 44 Ashley Street, Woodlands, Glasgow, G3 6DS
Margaret Atwood: a tribute night
Wednesday 13 May 2015
6.30–9.00 p.m.
EVENING EVENT
Margaret Atwood is a renowned novelist, short story … - Centre for Open Studies: Creative Writings Workshops and Events Summer 2015
University of Glasgow Centre for Open Studies
www.gla.ac.uk/services/centreforopenstudies/ +44 (0)141 330 1860/1853 openstudies-enquiry@glasgow.ac.uk
Story in Fiction
DAY EVENT
Saturday 9 May 2015 10.00–16.00 (1 meeting)
Alan McMunnigall BA
This is a practical one-day course that focuses … - Twenty six writers required for Winter Charity Exhibition
Twenty-six Writers Required
Deadline: 21 May 2015 at 08:00
Looking for 26 writers to be part of a winter charity exhibition of artefacts at the Museum of Childhood in Edinburgh, which … - For There is Hope: The Jan Stepek Story, Sirkorski Polish Club, 17 May, 2015
Sunday, May 17 at 2:00pm – 4:30pm
The Sikorski Polish Club 5 Parkgrove Terrace, Glasgow G3 7SD
Here’s how the Sikorski Club put it: Next up is a … - The Fragility that Marks Us by Deborah Sanderson Lillie Gallery
The Fragility that Marks Us by Deborah Sanderson
Lillie Gallery
2 – 28 May
Deborah Sanderson is a multi-disciplinary artist, who for this exhibition has produced a collection of work in painting, … - Love Music Hate Racism The Clash: Westway to the World CCA Sun 10 May
Love Music Hate Racism The Clash: Westway to the World Screening & Discussion
CCA
Sun 10 May 2015
6.15pm, Free but ticketed, Cinema Ages 15+ Book online / 0141 352 4900
The Clash: Westway … - Love Music Hate Racism The Clash: Westway to the World Screening & Discussion
Sun 10 May 2015
CCA
6.15pm, Free but ticketed, Cinema Ages 15+ Book online / 0141 352 4900
The Clash: Westway to the World is a documentary, directed by The Clash’s long-term collaborator … - Scottish Writers’ Centre: ‘In Process’ Masterclass with Janice Galloway, CCA 12 May
Tuesday 12 May, 2015
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD
Janice Galloway is one of the UK’s most versatile and gifted writers. She has authored novels, short stories, and non-fiction; … - Melting Pot – a poem by Leela Soma
Baltimore, Ferguson and other police brutality makes the headlines, but in Buffalo, NY they see it differently.
Melting Pot
The colours of the mosaic glimmer in the sun Blue pieces against … - Glasgow Shawfield Riot of 1725 – Wee Scotch Whisky Tales by Ian R. Mitchell
Wee Scotch Whisky Tales by Ian R. Mitchell (Angels’ Share) 2015 £4.99
Chapter on Glasgow Shawfield Riot of 1725
THE UNION OF 1707, THE MALT TAX -AND WHISKY When Scotland and England … - Aye Write: A Duo of Debut Authors – Sue Lawrence and Kate Tough review Mary Irvine
A duo of debut authors, Sue Lawrence and Kate Tough. Include the literary agent, Jenny Brown, and the trio was complete for the presentation of ‘Female Friendships in Fiction’.
Having … - Aye Write 2015 Competition
Aye Write Customer Survey
Win a £100 gift cardIf you didn’t manage to complete a paper copy of the survey during Aye Write here’s another chance, with the online version. …
- Aye Write: Showcase of Debut Authors, Sara Baume and Margaret Montgomery
Review by Ciara MacLaverty
Tramp Press and Cargo Publishing have enticing names in the world of independent publishers. They sound hip and intriguing, as if they know how to bag a … - Booked! Creative Writing Workshops with Allan Wilson
Creative Writing Workshops with Allan Wilson
Tuesdays 12th and 19th May Parkhall Library 7:00 pm
Allan Wilson is one of the most highly regarded emerging writers in Scotland. His debut short story … - Scotland’s Midsummer Festival of Arts, Perth 19 – 21 June, 2015
- Wee Literary Festival, St Louis, Graham Fulton, Jim Byrne 29 April, 2015
Another great night at St Louis with host extraordinaire Linda Jackson. A wee birdie told me that also on the bill will be the amazing poet, Stephen Watt .
www.grahamfulton-poetry.com/
www.songsbyjimbyrne.com
www.stlouis-cafebar.co.uk/
St Louis, 734 … - The Arches Commons: The New Bill Sun 26 Apr 2015
The Arches & Behaviour 2015 present
The Arches Commons: The New Bill
Sun 26 Apr 2015The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8DL
If young people are the future, when are they allowed … - Smoke that Thunders, poems by Eveline Pye – Glasgow Readings 2015
7 pm Thursday 28th May, 2015CCA Clubroom350 Sauchiehall Street,Glasgow G2 3JD
8pm Monday 1st June, 2015Sammy Dow’s69 Nithsdale Road,Glasgow G41 2AJ
Eveline Pye’s African poems are wonderful. Scorchingly vivid, they transport us … - Solas Showcase at Project Cafe, Friday 24 April, 2015
7:30pm – 10:30pm
Sunny days are finally upon us, meaning that it can’t be long till Solas Festival- Scotland’s mid-summer, weekend-long celebration of the arts- sets up camp in the beautiful … - Sexology Season, Glasgow 18 April – 31 July 2015
Various venues across Glasgow
18 April – 31 July 2015Explore sexology, the interdisciplinary study of human sexuality, through this eclectic season of 37 events. Our partners are Glasgow Women’s Library, The Arches …
- Aye Write 2015: The Midnight Letterbox: Selected Correspondence of Edwin Morgan review by Maggie Graham
Maggie Graham
John Coyle & James McGonigal: The Midnight Letterbox: Selected Correspondence of Edwin Morgan.
Chaired by Jim Carruth.
As the editors of Edwin Morgan’s correspondence, John Coyle and James McGonigal could have … - Mary Irvine’s blog: Margaret Harrison 1918 – 2015 Safe with her Saviour.
It was a privilege to have known you, Margaret.
My first sight of Margaret was of a physically frail, elderly lady, walking with the aid of a frame, coming through the … - Aye Write 2015: Kate Hamer & Lisa O’Donnell: Family Secrets, Fri 24 April
6:00PM – 7:00PM
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow
Two authors visit Aye Write! for the first time to discuss their new work.Kate Hamer & Lisa O’Donnell: Family Secrets
Lisa O’Donnell won the … - Aye Write 2015 Free Events
Free Events
Aye Write! Glasgow’s Book Festival is delighted to host this series of free and community events that will be running throughout the festival.
Glasgow’s Learning will present a series … - Aye Write 23 April: Jackie Kay, Zoe Strachan, Allan Radcliffe & Kerry Hudson: Out There – Scottish LGBT Writing
23rd Apr 2015 • 6:00PM – 7:00PM
The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow
Contributors to the first new anthology of LGBT writing from Scotland in over a decade share some of the … - Poetry Events Aye Write 2015
There’s a brilliant selection of poetry events to choose from at Aye Write
All events at The Mitchell Library – tickets now on sale.
Friday 17th April – 7.30pm John Coyle & … - Aye Write 2015, James Morton – review by Mary Irvine
Did you know that medium eggs weigh c. 55grms? I didn’t but I do now, thanks to the talk given to a large and receptive audience at the Aye Write! …
- Aye Write: John Mackay – The Books That Made Me – 18 April, 2015
John MacKay: The Books That Made Me
Aye Write18th Apr 2015 • 12:00PM – 1:00PM
The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow
One of STV’s most familiar faces talks about the books which … - Aye Write: Bill Oddie, Unplucked, 22nd April, 2015
Bill Oddie: Unplucked
22nd Apr 2015 • 6:00PM – 7:00PM
The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow
The face (and voice) of mainstream birdwatching in Britain (and former Goodie) comes to Aye Write to … - Aye Write: Philip Miller & Matthew Plampin: The ‘Art’ of Fiction 18th Apr 2015
Philip Miller & Matthew Plampin: The ‘Art’ of Fiction
18th Apr 2015 • 12:00PM – 1:00PM
The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow
A discussion of fine art in Fiction from the author of … - Aye Write: sex in the afternoon. Kei Miller, Malika Booker and Rachel Mars 18 April
Kei Miller, Malika Booker and Rachel Mars: Sex in the Afternoon
18th Apr 2015 • 4:30PM – 5:30PM
The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow
How can we express our desires? What stops us? … - Competition Aye Write: Win two pairs of tickets for Helen Lederer Sat. 18 April
Helen Lederer – Losing it
Win two pairs of tickets for Helen Lederer’s event on Saturday 18th April at 7.30pm Question: What was the name of Helen’s character in Absolutely Fabulous?A) CatalinaB) … - Scottish Writers Centre: Margaret Elphinstone and Chris Salt, 14 April, 2015
Margaret Elphinstone & Chrys Salt
Scottish Writers Centre
Tuesday 14th April 2015; 7pm to 8.30pm
CCA Club Room, Glasgow.
.
Whose Voice Is It Anyway?
Two of Scotland’s finest writers, Novelist Margaret Elphinstone and poet Chrys Salt … - Worldwide Reading in Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide, Tuesday, April 21
Led by the International Literature Festival Berlin and the Lepsiushaus Potsdam, there will be a worldwide reading from “The Book of Whispers” by Varujan Vosganian to commemorate the …
- The Verse Hearse Book Launch Special, 31 March, 2015 The Gilchrist Postgraduate Club
The Verse Hearse Book Launch Special: ‘The Road North’ by Alec Finlay and Ken Cockburn
31 March, 2015 –8 p.m.
The Gilchrist Postgraduate ClubGilbert Scott Building, University of Glasgow, University Avenue, … - Fail Better: Prrrrrrrrotest! Thursday, 9 April, 2015, McChuills
Fail Better: Prrrrrrrrotest!
Thursday, 9 April, 2015at 8:00pm
McChuills Glasgow. 40 High Street, G1 1NL Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,Nothing is going to get better. It’s not.
WHAT … - SWC: Publishing and Performing Your Poetry, 31 March, 2015
CCA Club Room, CCA Glasgow
Tuesday 31st March 2015; 6.30 – 8.30pm
Scottish Book Trust Writing Seminars: Publishing and Performing Your Poetry
March 31st The Scottish Book Trust Writing Seminars are aimed at … - Ex Libris Book Fair The Mitchell Library, Saturday 18 April, 2015
Ex Libris Book Fair
The Mitchell Library, North Street, GlasgowSaturday 18 April 12 – 6pm
Free event – drop in
We are pleased to welcome the Ex Libris Book Fair to the Mitchell … - Whose Voice Is It Anyway? with Margaret Elphinstone & Chrys Salt Tue 14 April 2015 CCA
Scottish Writers’ CentreWhose Voice Is It Anyway? with Margaret Elphinstone & Chrys Salt
Tue 14 April 2015
CCA
7pm, £6 (£3) on the door, Free to members, ClubroomAges 14+ when accompanied byNovelist Margaret …
- Student Showcase, STUC, Tuesday 31st March, 2015
Featuring readings of work from Centre for Open Studies students.
Student Showcase 31/3/15, 6.30-9pm, STUC
Price £5 (you can pay on the door)
There will also be a cheap bar.
All welcome.
How to get … - World Book Night Party Glasgow Women’s Library April 23, 201
World Book Night Party
Glasgow Women’s LibraryApril 23, 2015 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
‘We love World Book Night! And we’d love to spend it with you! Come along and pick …
- Women of the Necropolis Glasgow Women’s Library Event April 12, 2015
Women of the Necropolis
Glasgow Women’s Library Event
April 12, 2015 @ 2:00 pm, 4:00 p
£6.00 / £10.00
Experience a fantastic women’s history walking tour which digs the dirt on Victorian society, unearths … - Tall Tales and Cocktails, University of Stirling, 9 April, 2015
- Gordon Douglas The Garden is Our Wall Tue 14 April — Sat 9 May 2015 CCA
Gordon DouglasThe Garden is Our Wall
Tue 14 April — Sat 9 May 2015
CCA
A series of four events inviting collaboration from creative practitioners. The programme draws on authority within designed urban … - Radiophrenia – 87.9FM Mon 13 April — Sun 19 April 2015 Broadcasting live from CCA
Radiophrenia – 87.9FM
Mon 13 April — Sun 19 April 2015CCA
Broadcasting live from CCA, 24-hours a dayTheatre Space Listening Room: 12noon – 4pm (except during sound checks), Free, All agesLive performances: … - AC Projects Counterflows Festival 2015 CCA 2 – 5 April, 2015
AC ProjectsCounterflows Festival 2015
Thu 2 April — Sun 5 April 2015
CCA
Full programme at www.counterflows.comBook online / 0141 352 4900Related CCA Events
CounterflowsOpening Launch ReceptionCounterflows & Novas Frequencias
Thu 2 April 2015
CounterflowsChinese Cookie … - Aye Write 2015: St Mungo’s Mirrorball: Open Mic Poetry Corner
St Mungo’s Mirrorball: Open Mic Poetry Corner
24th Apr 2015 • 6:30PM – 7:30PM
Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN
Glasgow’s Poetry Network and Glasgow’s Poet Laureate, Jim Carruth, host their … - Owen Jones discusses The Establishment, 17 April, 2015
Owen Jones
Talking about his book The Establishment Friday, April 17, 2015
7:30pm
St George’s Tron Church of Scotland163 Buchanan Street, Glasgow G1 2JX
Come and meet Owen Jones as he discusses and … - Scottish Poetry Library Appeal 2015
Scottish Poetry Library Appeal aims to raise £20,000 towards the final £120,000 for a building renovation that will hugely improve capacities. You can donate through Just Giving, so please help …
- Book Launch ‘The New Mrs D’ by Heather Hill
Waterstones, Sauchiehall Street
Thursday 30th April 2015
6.30-8pm.
Waterstone’s, 153-157 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3EW - Prize Winners Keith Wright Memorial Literary Competition 2015
Chris Agee, the Keith Wright Literary Fellow and Editor of Irish Pages, has announced the three winners and runner-up of the 2015 Keith Wright Memorial Literary Competition at Strathclyde. They …
- Noctis, Old Hairdressers, Sunday 12 April, 2015
Sunday, April 12 at 7:30pm The Old Hairdressers
Come gather around the camp fire kids, it’s story time . . .
Black Opal Arts presents NOCTIS, a … - Digital Desperados, GLITCH 19 – 28 March 2015, CCA
Digital DesperadosGLITCH
Thu 19 March — Sat 28 March 2015
Free but ticketedFull programme announced in late January
GLITCH – a queer film festival!
A stunning selection of films, video art, spoken word, filmmaker … - Glasgow University Creative Writing – Showcase + Open Mic, 27 March
The Project Cafe
Friday 27 March, 2015 – 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Glasgow University’s undergraduate creative writers close the semester with an evening of fiction and poetry. Join us on Friday, March 27th … - Chris Agee, Literary Lunchtimes, Bar Gandolfi Wed 25 March 2015
Chris Agee conclude this spring’s series of “Literary Lunchtimes” at 1.00 pm, Wednesday, 25 March at Bar Gandolfi, 64 Albion Street, Merchant City, Glasgow. This is Chris’s final semester as …
- Owen Dudley Edwards & David Torrance, The Mitchell, 28 March
Owen Dudley Edwards & David Torrance
The Psyche of Political Leaders
Saturday 28 March, 20151.30-2.30pm | £9 (plus transaction fee)*
The Mitchell Library
How well do we know our political leaders? Can we trust … - Polly Toynbee and David Walker, Write On!
Polly Toynbee & David Walker
Cameron’s Coup: How the Tories took Britain to the Brink
Write On!
Saturday 28 March, 2015 4.30 – 5.30pm
The Mitchell, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DNAs we prepare for …
- Unread Writers Society, Magazine Launch, 19 March, 2015
Unread Writers Society
Thursday, March 19, 2015 7 p.m.
Waterstones Argyle Street
New UWS student creative magazine – launch
Cost of magazine £4
Waterstones Argyle St, 174-176 Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8BT
www.facebook.com/unreadwriterssociety - Alex Salmond, Waterstone’s Sauchiehall St, 28 March 2015
Alex Salmond discussing his new book
The Dream Shall Never Die – 100 Days that Changed Scotland ForeverSaturday 28 March 7 p.m.
Waterstone’s, 153-157 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3EW
Tickets now on … - The Life and Politics of James Connolly, Govanhill Neighbourhood Centre
A talk by the historian John Ford
Monday, 16th March 20157.00pm – 9pm
Room 10, Govanhill Neighbourhood Centre,6 Daisy St, Glasgow G42 8JL
James Connolly (1868-1916) was born in the slums of Edinburgh, … - Book Launch, The Blue Horse by Phil Miller, CCA, 20 March, 2015
www.freightbooks.co.uk
20 March – 6.30 p.m.
Centre for Contemporary Arts 350 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow G2 3JD - Book Launch: Kimberley Clark, The Wronged, Waterstone’s
Also with Anna Smith Waterstone’s Sauchiehall Street
Wednesday, 18 March 2015, 6:00PM
Tickets free – available from the ground floor tills or by calling 0141 332 9105
Come and meet crime Queens Kimberley … - Write On! The Mitchell, 28 March, 2015
A Day of Engagement and Debate
Saturday 28 March, 2015
The Mitchell
Aye Write! Glasgow’s Book Festival always engages with the big issues. Current affairs and social themes run through our programming ever … - Celebrating the Centenary of the Glasgow Rent Strikes
Maria Fyfe & J.David SimonsCelebrating the Centenary of the Glasgow Rent StrikesSaturday 28 March, 201512.00 – 13.00
The Mitchell Library
April 1915 saw a mass organized protest of more than 30,000 Glaswegian … - Book Launch: Alex Gray, Keep the Midnight Out, 19 March 2015
Keep the Midnight Out – DCI Lorimer 12
Waterstone’s Sauchiehall Street
Thursday, 19 March 2015, 6:30PM
Tickets free – available from the ground floor tills or by calling 0141 332 9105
Come and … - Book Launch: Anna Smith, A Cold Killing, Waterstone’s
Waterstone’s Sauchiehall Street
Thursday, 26 March 2015, 6:30PM
Tickets free – available from the ground floor tills or by calling 0141 332 9105
Crime reporter Rosie Gilmour returns from hiding in Bosnia to … - Gutter, 12th edition, February 2015
The Magazine of New Scottish Writing
Forthcoming Title
Another sparkling issue with contributions from the likes of Scottish Makar Liz Lochhead, former Edinburgh Makar Ron Butlin, Glasgow Makar Jim Carruth, Jonathan Falla, … - Exhibition of Concrete Poetry, Project Cafe through March, 2015
The exhibition of concrete poetry has finally arrived.
Opens at 5pm 28 February, 2015 – runs for one month.
Including a wine reception with an introduction by poet Martin Robinson.
Three of each … - Literary Lunchtimes, Bar Gandolfi, Glasgow Feb – Mar, 2015
Literary Lunchtimes
The new spring series of “Literary Lunchtimes” resumes Wednesday 18th February, 2015 at Bar Gandolfi, 64 Albion Street, Merchant City, Glasgow.
Spring Programme 2015
Donal McLaughlin and Karen Campbell – will … - Glasgow Police Museum, Talk at GOMA, Friday 13 March, 2015
Curator of Glasgow Police Museum Alastair Dinsmor will give a talk on the Museums 175 years of history.
The Museum of Glasgow’s 1st Police Force,
Library@GoMA
Friday 13 March, 2pm.
Please … - Alan Gillis, Literary Lunchtimes, Bar Gandolfi, 11 March, 2015
Literary Lunchtimes
Bar Gandolfi
Irish poet Alan Gillis
11 March at 1 p.m.
Alan Gillis was born in Belfast in 1973 and lives in Scotland where he is Lecturer in English at The … - Scottish Book Trust Writing Seminars: Writing for 8-12 Year Olds
Scottish Writers Centre, CCA Club Room, Glasgow:Tuesday 17th March 2015; 6.30 – 8.30pm,
Scottish Book Trust Writing Seminars: Writing for 8-12 Year Olds
The Scottish Book Trust Writing Seminars are aimed at … - UWS Creative Media Academy MA Programme Launch and Symposium: Creativity and Form
Thursday, March 12
9:30am – 5:00pm
Film City Glasgow401 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 2QJ
Join colleagues and industry practitioners from University of the West of Scotland’s Creative Media Academy for a free one … - Cocktail @ Glad Cafe Saturday 7th March, 2015
Cocktail: fear, pain, power is a new work by writer Rachel Jury and Composer Andrew Cruickshank based on interviews with people who have experienced intra-Christian sectarianism in Scotland contemporary performance …
- Spoken Word Events in Glasgow
Listings Courtesy of Stephen Watt
•• Information will be updated once venues start to reopen again re pandemic.
Last Monday At Rio
Cafe Rio, Hyndland Street, Partick – held on the final Monday … - University of Glasgow, International Women’s Day, Prof Lesley Yellowlees
Keynote Talk
5th March, 2015Professor Lesley Yellowlees
All around the world, International Women’s Day (8 March 2015) represents an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater equality.
Make It … - William McIlvanney: Living With Words (World Premiere) Mon 23 February GFT
William McIlvanney: Living With Words (World Premiere), Glasgow Film Festival
Mon 23 Feb, 2015 6.30pm,
GFT, 12 Rose Street, Glasgow G3 6RB
Director: Maurice O’Brian
Cast: William McIlvanney, Hugh McIlvanney, David Hayman and Ian … - Rae-Yen Song and Charlie Knox, Project Cafe, 18 Feb, 2015
G.A.G V featuring Rae-Yen Song and Charlie Knox
At Project Cafe
18 February, 2015 at 6 p.m.
BYOB £3 per person.
An evening of art and sound!
The Glasgow Artist Guild is a platform … - Poetry Open Mic, Perform at Tell it slant Fundraiser 22 Feb 2015
Five Hour Fundraiser – hosted by St Mungo Mirrorball and Tell it slant
Sunday 22 February
12:00pm – 5:00pm
An open-mic afternoon hosted by St Mungo’s Mirrorball and Tell It Slant in aid … - Aye Write 2015: Wee Write! Family Day, Saturday 7 March, 2015
Family Fun Day on 7 March is part of Wee Write!, book festival for children and young people. It includes ticketed events such as It’s Katie Morag with Mairi Hedderwick, …
- Vintage Tea Party, Dalmuir Community Centre, Wed 4 March, 2015
Vintage Tea Party and film screening (vintage fancy dress optional)
Wednesday 4th March, 1pm-4pm
Dalmuir Community Centre, Clydebank
The Women Making History group invite you to afternoon tea – 1950’s and 60’s style!We … - A Night of Tango, Poems and Dance, St Louis, 25 February, 2015
St Louis, Restaurant/Bar, 734 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, Glasgow City G11 6RD
- Poetry by Stephen Watt
Stephen Watt is a poet and performer from Glasgow.
Stephen’s debut collection of poetry “Spit” was published by Bonacia in 2012. His poetry has been described as ‘kitchen sink film noir’ … - Meet the author – Simon Sylvester, Waterstone’s Sauchiehall St
Book Launch: The Visitors
Thursday, 19 February 2015, 6:00 p.m.
Waterstone’s Sauchiehall St
Tickets free – available from the ground floor tills or by calling
0141 332 9105
Come and meet our Scottish Book … - An Evening with the poet Jennifer Williams, CCA, 17 February, 2015
“The Writer’s Life”: an evening with renowned poet Jennifer Williams
Scottish Writers Centre
Tuesday 17th February 2015; 7pm to 8.30pm,
CCA Club Room, Glasgow:
Jennifer Williams has found publication in journals such as Poetry … - Scottish Book Trust Writing Seminars: All About Agents 3 March
Scottish Book Trust at Scottish Writers Centre
Tuesday 3rd March 2015; 6.30 – 8.30pm,
CCA Club Room, Glasgow:
March 3rdThe Scottish Book Trust Writing Seminars are aimed at writers with an interest in … - Book Week Scotland Focus Groups
Readers of Scotland! You are needed for Book Week Scotland focus groups. These will take place in:
Glasgow – Thursday 26th February 2015
and
Dundee – Tuesday 24th February 2015
Book Week Scotland is the … - Referendum Rhetoric – Lecture by Murray Pittock
Referendum Rhetoric – Lecture by Murray Pittock
University of Glasgow
Wednesday 25 February, 5pmBoyd Orr Lecture Theatre D, Boyd Orr Building, University Avenue, G12 8QR
The lecture is free and open to all.
Murray … - Paraphernalia, The Poetry Club, 13 February, 2015
Friday, February 13at 9:00pm The Poetry Club
On valentines eve Paraphernalia brings a themed night of
Spoken word by:
Boya ShenGabriella BennetFred WeedonMichael PedersonDuglas T Stewart
Live
* West Princes
* Tonal
Films by
Rhia LaingDJ’s
Wrong HandsTom Woods
The … - Glasgow Film Festival 2015, Power Suit Yourself
Power Suit Yourself: Mildred PiercePG
Saturday 21 February – 1 p.m.
CCA – Film
Joan Crawford suits up for the role of Mildred Pierce in this 1940s American noir by Michael Curtiz . … - Character in fiction Day/half-day Event Sat 07 February 2015
Character in fiction
Day/half-day Event
10.00-16.00 Saturday 07 February 2015
Centre for Open Studies University of Glasgow – Creative Writing
Tutor: Alan McMunnigall
Character is one of the most fundamental and important elements of fiction. … - Raymond Carver: a tribute day, Wed 11 February, STUC
Raymond Carver: a tribute day
Creative Writing, Centre for Open Studies University of Glasgow – Alan McMunnigall
18.30-21.00 Wednesday 11 February 2015
Venue: STUC
Day/half-day Event Considered by many critics to be the most … - Paris Kiss by Maggie Ritchie, Book Launch, 26 February, 2015
Waterstone’s Argyle Street
26 February, 2015 7pm – 8.30pm
‘An intense and satisfying story. It will haunt you.’ Sara Sheridan
Maggie Ritchie’s debut novel is a tale of scandal, love, art and bohemia … - Rodge Glass, Literary Lunchtimes, Bar Gandolfi, 28 Feb, 2015
Rodge Glass
Literary Lunchtimes
28 February, 1 p.m.
Bar Gandolfi, 64 Albion St, G1 1NY
Rodge Glass is a former Keith Wright Literary Fellow and subsequently taught Creative Writing at Strathclyde for several years. … - In Process Masterclass with Caro Ramsay, CCA, Tues 3rd February, 2015
Scottish Writers Centre, CCA Club Room, Glasgow
Tuesday 3rd February 2015; 7pm to 8.30pm,
Caro Ramsay
Govan born crime writer Caro Ramsey exploded onto the scene in 2007, with her debut novel – … - “The Writer’s Life” with Jennifer Williams, CCA, 17 February
Scottish Writers Centre
CCA Club Room, Glasgow.
Tuesday 17th February 2015; 7pm to 8.30pm,
Jennifer Williams has found publication in journals such as Poetry Wales, The Wolf, Edinburgh Review, Magma, Fulcrum, and Stand. … - Lectures at the Lillie Art Gallery, 28 January, 11 February, 2015
There are 2 evening lectures coming up in the Lillie Art Gallery as part ofour fantastic Alexander Goudie exhibition – Tam O’Shanter – A Tale Told in Paintings.
Our speaker is … - Oo an Feddirs by Christie Williamson, Project Cafe, 30 January 2015
Oo an Feddirs by Christie Williamson
Tell it slant
Project Cafe Friday 30 January at 7 p.m.
Come celebrate, launch and listen to Christie Williamson read from Oo an Feddirs, his new … - In Process Masterclass with Chris Agee Scottish Writers Centre Tuesday 20th January 2015
In Process Masterclass with Chris Agee
Scottish Writers Centre
Tuesday 20th January 2015; 7pm to 8.30pm, CCA Cinema Room, Glasgow:
Chris Agee was born in San Francisco, 1956, and grew up in Massachusetts, … - Rabbie The Man, The Shed 23/24/25 January, 2015
Looking for something more than the traditional Burns supper then come along to The Shed.
£8. To book please call Isobel on 0141 637 0778 or email manager@tramdirect.com - Janet Paisley: Sang Fur The Wandert, St Louis, Partick, 28 January, 2015
734 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, Glasgow City G11 6RD
- Raymond Carver: A tribute night, Centre for Open Studies, University of Glasgow, Wed 11 Feb, 2015
Raymond Carver: A tribute night
Wednesday 11th February, 2015 6.30pm-9pm
STUC Building, 333 Woodlands Road, Glasgow, G3 6NG
Considered by many critics to be the most important short story writer of the twentieth … - Beyond the Rage, Michael J Malone book launch Waterstone’s 4 February, 2015
- Meet the author Stuart MacBride Waterstone’s Sauchiehall Street
Meet the author
Stuart MacBride
The Missing and the Dead – Logan McRae 9
Waterstone’s Sauchiehall Street Saturday, 24 January 2015, 7:00PM Tickets are FREE and available by calling 01413329105
The new Logan … - Nights at The Project Cafe, Friday 16th January, 2015
Nights at The Project Cafe
Friday 16th January, 2015
We have an open house tonight – welcome welcome one and all. BYOB! We will be constructing pizzas (£4.50) and wholesome-ness (price varies), … - Burns Week with Vagabond Voices, 29January, 2015
29 January | CCA Glasgow | An Evening of Film, Music & Words
This Burn’s Week the Vagabond invites you to a special evening of film, music and words, featuring VV … - An Evening with Stuart MacBride Thursday 14th January, 2015 Sloans Grand Ballroom
An Evening with Stuart MacBride
Thursday 14th January, 2015 19:00
Sloans Grand Ballroom, 62 Argyll Arcade, Glasgow, G2 8BG
Come and meet #1 bestseller Stuart MacBride as he celebrates the launch of … - Chuck the Librarian, Charlie Hebdo! by James Christie
I surely hope that despite the slaughter on Rue Nicolas-Appert, publication of Charlie Hebdo shall not cease. The satirical magazine’s raison d’être was to challenge the powers that be, hearkening …
- Inaugural Herland – Alternative Burns, Glasgow Women’s Library 29 January, 2016
Herland: Alter Native Burns
Glasgow Women’s Library, 23 Landressy Street
Glasgow, G40 1BP29th January, 2016 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | £7.50 / £10
A new irregular evening at Glasgow Women’s Library’s.
Herland … - The Scholarly Life of Robert Burns with Marc R Sherland, CCA 2 February
Scottish Writers’ Centre
The Scholarly Life of Robert Burns with Marc R Sherland
CCATue 2 February 2016
7pm, £6 (£3 concessions) on the door, Free to SWC members, Clubroom
Ages 18+
Burns is … - Fail Better: January Blues, Thursday 15 January, McChuills
Fail Better: January Blues
Thursday 15 January, 8 p.m.
McChuills Glasgow
Another turn of the sun, another year done. Come gather round in the cavern of McChuills and let the next year ripple … - Book Launch – Dead Girl Walking Chris Brookmyre Thursday, 15 January 2015
Book Launch – Dead Girl Walking
Chris Brookmyre
Thursday, 15 January 2015, 7:00PM – 9:00PM
Sloan’s, 108 Argyle St Glasgow
£3 available from Waterstones Argyle St
Come and meet Chris Brookmyre as he launches his … - Glasgow Writers’ Group Meeting Wed 14 January — Mon 16 February 2015 CCA
Glasgow Writers’ Group Meeting
Wed 14 January — Mon 16 February 2015
CCA6.30pm, Free, ClubroomAges 18+
This event brings together a group of writers working in Glasgow who share an interest in the …
- Professor Lynda Morris Picasso and Modern Africa 1945 – 1973 Tue 10 February 2015 CCA
Professor Lynda MorrisPicasso and Modern Africa 1945 – 1973
Tue 10 February 2015
CCA7pm, Free but ticketed, CinemaAll agesBook online / 0141 352 4900
This talk will look at Picasso’s challenge to the …
- Wiston Writers Workshop with Gerry Loose, 23 January, 2015
Writers workshop at Wiston with Gerry Loose
January 23, 2015 – January 25, 2015
Wiston Lodge
A weekend of writing for all ages and stages, led by Gerry Loose, “slow moving nomad, poet, … - Aye Write Announces 2015 dates and Bob McDevitt – new guest programmer
17th – 25th April, 2015
Aye Write! Glasgow’s Book Festival announces 2015 dates and new guest programmer
‘Aye Write! Glasgow’s premier book festival will return for its tenth year from 17th – … - Mother India At Home, Recipes Pictures Stories, review by Pat Byrne
Mother India at Home
Recipes Pictures Stories
by Monir Mohammed & Martin Gray
Mother India at Home takes the reader right to the heart of Glasgwegians’ love of Indian Restaurants. Beautifully illustrated and … - Things I`ve Learned In France, Stuart Paterson
There are no taxis in Fontainebleau
You gather a group of pals for a good night out in a local, buzzing tourist hotspot. Some pizza cooked in front you by a …
- The Green Ray GFT Sunday 4 January, Tuesday 6 January, 2015
The Green Ray12A
GFT
Sunday 4 January, Tuesday 6 January, 2015
Buy tickets
The fifth film in director Eric Rohmer’s ’Comedies et Proverbes’, The Green Ray is a subtle rumination on the summer of … - Scottish Writers Centre Christmas Party CCA, Tuesday 23rd December 2014
Scottish Writers Centre Christmas Party
CCA, Club Room
Tuesday 23rd December 2014; 7pm to 8.30pm,
The Scottish Writers’ Centre closes the year, with a Christmas party comprising open recitals from the floor (particular … - Sang fur the Wandert, or Song for the Lost by Janet Paisley
Sang fur the Wandert, or Song for the Lost, is the sixth collection of poetry from the award-winning author, playwright and poet, Janet Paisley.
Written in both Scots and English, with … - Join the audience for The Big Debate with Gordon Brewer, Glasgow
The Big Debate with Gordon Brewer
University of Glasgow
9th January, 2015
BBC Radio Scotland’s The Big Debate with Gordon Brewer comes live from The Senate Room, Glasgow University (main building) on Friday … - Charity Book signing of The Seven Sisters of Carbeth, 12 & 19th Dec
Charity Book signing of The Seven Sisters of Carbeth
Friday 12th and 19th December, 2014 – 11am – 2pm.
Dalmuir Credit Union, 15 Abbotsford Road, Clydebank, G81 1PA
For all Faerie, Elf and … - Literary Lunchtimes, Wednesday 10 December, 2014
This autumn’s series of “Literary Lunchtimes” concludes with Shetlanders Christine de Luca (the Edinburgh Makar) and Robert Alan Jamieson
Bar Gandolfi, 64 Albion Street, Merchant City, G1 1NY
Sponsored by School of … - Heaney, Irish Pages, Festive Glasgow Launch, Tell It Slant, 12 December
- Centre for Open Studies Creative Writing Evening STUC Tues Dec 9th
Creative Writing University of Glasgow Centre for Open Studies
Come along and hear creative writing students reading their work
Tuesday, 9th December, 2014 – 7 p.m.
STUC, Glasgow.
£5 – Please telephone 0141 330 … - Nights at The Project Cafe, Open Mic and Pizza, 5 December
Nights at The Project Cafe
Friday 5th December 2014 at 5:30pm – 10:00pm
Open Mic and Pizza
Got that frosty Friday feeling? Come on down to The Project Cafe and bathe … - Faiul Better Second Time Around, McChuills, December, 11th
Fail Better Second Time Around
Thursday, December 11 2014
8:00pm
McChuills Glasgow
A second wind our world spins. Fail Better for another year. An so to celebrate:
HOWIE REEVE revealed inside a piano
words … - Sangs an Clatter, The Glad Cafe 2nd December
The Village Storytelling Centre presents:
Sangs an Clatter – Storytelling Evening
Tuesday 2 December- 7.30 p.m.
The Glad Cafe, GlasgowSangs an’ Clatter is a performance night from The Village Storytelling Centre, all about …
- Mother India at Home, Book Launch, Waterstone’s 6 Dec.
Mother India at Home
Recipes Pictures Stories
Monir Mohammed and Martin Gray
Waterstone’s Sauchiehall Street
Saturday 6 December, 2014 1.00 p.m.
Mother India at Westminster Terrace in Glasgow, has been an institution since 1996 and … - Vagabond Voices Celebrate Christmas CCA, 11 December, 2014
Aye-Aye BooksVagabond Voices
Thu 11 December 2014
CCA7pm, Free
Celebrate Christmas with Glasgow Publisher, Vagabond Voices.
A chance to meet six Glasgow-based authors – Chris Dolan, Lewis Gordon, Peter Gilmour, Peter Kerr, Gerry Loose … - Book Works Publication Launch Fri 5 December 2014 CCA
Book WorksNew Work with Sarah Tripp, Isla Leaver-Yap and The Happy Hypocrite
Fri 5 December 2014
CCA
7pm, Free, TheatreAges 18+
An evening to launch two new Book Works publications: You are of vital … - Mirrorball Showcase, CCA 4 December, 2014
St Mungo’s Mirrorball
Mirrorball Showcase 7
Thu 4 December 2014
CCA7pm, £5 on the door, SMM members free, ClubroomAll ages
An excellent evening of poetry in store with three wonderful poets. Award winning poet … - Black Hearted Press Christmas Comics Class CCA Sun 14 December
Black Hearted PressChristmas Comics Class
CCA
Sun 14 December 2014Sunday 14 December, 2pm,£5 + 60p booking fee, Clubroom, Ages 8 – 14Book online / 0141 352 4900
Comic Making Workshops with BHP and …
- Tom Leonard, St Louis Partick, 17 December, 2014
Muse at St Louis, Literary Cafe – Tom Leonard
St Louis Cafe Bar, 734 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow, Glasgow City G11 6RD
http://www.stlouis-cafebar.co.uk/ - Poetry Improvisation Workshop with Robin Vaughan-Williams
Poetry Improvisation Workshop with Robin Vaughan-Williams
Scottish Writers Centre, CCA
9th December, 2014
Group improvisation is a method of producing poetry which involves spontaneous, collaborative, and oral composition. Poets work in groups, and … - The Other Tongues, Launch, Waterstone’s, Argyle St, 28 November, 2014
THE OTHER TONGUES
Friday, 28 November 2014, at 7.00 pm,
Waterstone’s Argyle Street
An Introduction to Writing in Irish, Scots Gaelic and Scotsin Ulster and Scotland
IRISH PAGESA Journal of Contemporary Writing in association with Conradh … - Chris Dolan, Readings and Music, Bishopbriggs and Clydebank, November 2014
READINGS AND MUSIC….
MONDAY 24th, November 7pm
BISHOPBRIGGS Library.
With Paul Cuddihy, of The Celtic View, and many books inc. Read All About It. Chris and Paul reading and … singing!Featuring the world … - Kathleen Jamie, Literary Lunchtimes, Bar Gandolfi, Wednesday 26 November, 2014.
Kathleen Jamie
Wednesday, 26 November 1 p.m.
Bar Gandolfi, 64 Albion Street, Merchant City, Glasgow.
‘I was raised in Currie, Midlothian, the child of an ordinary, non-literary Scottish background. Writing poetry was an … - Creative Writing Tutor (Temporary Post) University of Glasgow (Deadline 28 Nov 2014)
Great job at Creative Writing at Univ of Glasgow as Temp CW Tutor. Here’s the info. Note the quick application deadline date of 28 Nov! University of Glasgow College …
- Glasgow Women’s Library, Launch Commonwealth Women Writers Book Section
Commonwealth Women Writers!
Thursday 27 November
Glasgow Women’s Library
A literary party to celebrate the launch of Glasgow Women’s Library’s newly-created section of books by Commonwealth Women Writers! As well as an amazing … - Naomi Mitchinson Lecture: “Writing and the Stranger” University of Glasgow 20 November, 2014
Naomi Mitchinson Lecture: “Writing and the Stranger”
Hosted by Scottish PEN
20 November, 2014 5.30 p.m.
John McIntyre Bldg, University of Glasgow, University Ave, Glasgow, Glasgow City G12 8QQ
The Naomi … - The Cry plus Mr and Mrs – Favourites Literary Couples Helen Fitzgerald The Cry Waterstone’s Argyle Street Thursday, 27 November 2014,
Mr and Mrs – Favourites Literary Couples
Helen Fitzgerald – The Cry
Waterstone’s Argyle Street
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 7:00PM – 8:30PM
A panel event with some of our favourite literary couples: Helen … - Meet the author – Peter Irvine, Waterstone’s Sauchiehall Street Sunday, 30 November 2014
Meet the author – Peter Irvine
Scotland the Best 100 Places: Extraordinary Places and Where Best to Walk, Eat and Sleep
Waterstone’s Sauchiehall Street
Sunday, 30 November 2014, 3:00PM
Peter Irvine, bestselling author of … - David Shrigley: An evening of words and images, GFT, Thursday, 27 November 2014
David Shrigley: An evening of words and images
Weak Messages Create Bad Situations: A Manifesto
Glasgow Film Theatre
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 8:30PM – 10:30PM
Tickets are available via the GFT box office … - Meet the author – Tony Roper Waterstone’s Sauchiehall Street Thursday, 27 November 2014
Meet the author – Tony Roper
I’ll No Tell You Again: My Autobiography
Waterstone’s Sauchiehall Street
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 12:00PM
Tony Roper is one of Scotland’s most recognisable faces. Best known for … - Mother India At Home: Recipes Pictures Stories by Monir Mohammed and Martin Gray
Glasgow is passionate about its curries and Monir Mohammed’s award winning restaurant Mother India is an institution, firmly established as one of the city’s best loved restaurants. In his restaurants …
- Happy birthday Mr. Stevenson
On this day in 1850, one Robert Lewis Balfour Stevenson was born into the noted Stevenson family, at 8 Howard Street, Edinburgh. Engineering & design was very much the Stevenson …
- Social or Solitary – Polly Roberts tell it slant Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Social or Solitary – Polly Roberts
tell it slant
Wednesday, November 19 at 7:00pm Pop-up exhibition and book tour
After a fantastic response from Norwich Arts Centre and a sell-out of the first … - Lunchtime Talks, Merchants House Glasgow 2014/2015
Lunchtime Talks The Merchants House Glasgow
In Partnership With The University Of Glasgow: Centre For Open Studies, Are Offering The Following Lunchtime Talks Which Will Take Place Between 12.00 – 13.00 … - ‘Autobiography at Novel’: with Shazia Hobbs and Magi Gibson, 25 November, CCA
‘Autobiography at Novel’: with Shazia Hobbs and Magi Gibson
Tuesday 25th November 2014; 7pm to 8.30pm,
CCA Club Room, Glasgow
Shazia Hobb’s The Gori’s Daughter is about the life of a young, … - Fiction for Fearties, Glasgow Womens Library, 17 November, 2014
Fiction for Fearties
November 17 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Glasgow Women’s Library 23 Landressy Street, Glasgow, G40 1BP
Do you have a favourite short story you’d like to share? Would you … - Book Launch: Out There – A New Anthology of Scottish LGBT Writing Thursday, November 13, 2014 Mono Cafe Bar
Book Launch: Out There – A New Anthology of Scottish LGBT Writing
Thursday, November 13 at 7:00pm
Mono Cafe Bar
The anthology features work from celebrated writers including Val McDermid, Carol Ann Duffy, … - Literary Lunchtimes, Bar Gandolfi, November – December, 2014
Sponsored by the School of Humanities University of Strathclyde
All events will be introduced by Chris Agee, the Keith Wright Literary Fellow at University of Strathclyde.
Programme
Tom Leonard
Wednesday 12 November – 1 … - St Mungo’s Mirrorball Mirrorball Showcase 6 Thu 20 November 2014 CCA
St Mungo’s MirrorballMirrorball Showcase 6
Thu 20 November 2014
CCA7pm, £5 on the door, SMM members free, ClubroomAll ages
An excellent evening of poetry in store with three wonderful poets
A former homelessness worker, … - TalkSeePhotography CCA Mon 10 November 2014
TalkSeePhotography
CCA
Mon 10 November 2014
7pm, Free but ticketed, CinemaAll agesBook Online
TalkSeePhotography’s November event will see Finnish Curator Mika Hannula present his ideas behind the thought-provoking book Tell It Like It Is … - Aonghas MacNeacail, Literary Lunchtimes in Glasgow. Review by Pat Byrne
Glasgow has some fabulous literary events and I go along to quite a few book launches and performances. I’m not so often to be found at poetry events but I …
- Creative Scotland: Literature Sector Review (2014) Online consultation open now
Creative Scotland: Literature Sector Review (2014)
Online consultation open now
Deadline for feedback: 14th November 2014 (at 5pm)
As part of Creative Scotland’s strategy for the arts, screen and creative industries in Scotland, … - SWC presents: Women of the Beat Generation Friday, November 14 at 5:30pm The Project Cafe
SWC presents: Women of the Beat Generation
Friday, November 14 at 5:30pm The Project Cafe Scottish Writers Centre presents: Maggie Graham and Ellen McAteer Name a Beat writer. Allen Ginsburgh?, Gregory … - Hallowe’en Extravaganza The Village Storytelling Centre, Glasgpw 31 October 2014
Hallowe’en Extravaganza
The Village Storytelling Centre
31 October 2014, 6.30 p.m.
Ghost stories and games galore this Halloween.
Come along to our centre on the scariest night of the year, for the Halloween Extravaganza … - Scottish Writers’ Centre Red Squirrel Book Launches Tue 11 November 2014 CCA
Scottish Writers’ CentreRed Squirrel Book Launches
Tue 11 November 2014
CCA
7pm, Free, ClubroomAges 16+
Sheila Wakefield of leading independent poetry publisher Red Squirrel Press presents an evening of poetry readings to celebrate the … - Shambolic Friday 31 October, 2014 The Project Cafe – 7 p.m.
Shambolic
Friday 31 October, 2014
The Project Cafe – 7 p.m. They say that Val Doonican Rocks – But Gently! tore up the rule book after the bland musical orthodoxies of the nineteen … - Magick and the Occult Symposium Fri 31 October 2014 CCA
Magick and the Occult Symposium
Fri 31 October 2014
CCA
7pm, Free,All agesBook online / 0141 352 4900
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Come along … - Dialogue in Fiction Day School Saturday 1st November, St Andrews Building, University of Glasgow
Dialogue in Fiction Day School
Saturday 1st November 10am-4pm
St Andrews Building, University of Glasgow
This is a practical one day course that focuses on dialogue in fiction. The following questions will be … - John Waters This Filthy World, Vol. 2, 02 Academy, 14 November
John Waters This Filthy World, Vol. 2
FRI 14 NOV 2014, 7pmO2 Academy, Glasgow121 Eglinton St, Glasgow G5 9NTTickets £25.00 (stbf)Doors 7.00pm | Over 18s only | All seated (reserved)Special pre-sale … - St Louis Partick , Wee Literary Festival, Graham Fulton, 5 November, 2014
St Louis Cafe Bar, 734 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow, Glasgow City G11 6RD
- Book Launch Cold City by Cathy Mcsporran, The Libertine, Monday, November 3
Launch Cold City by Cathy Mcsporran
The Libertine, Glasgow
Monday, November 3 at 7:00pm
An outstanding literary debut, Cold City uses speculative fiction to explore one young woman’s mental illness and our darkest … - Book Week Scotland Monday 24 – Sunday 30 November 2014.
Book Week Scotland
Monday 24 – Sunday 30 November 2014.
Book Week Scotland is a week-long celebration of books and reading that takes place every November.
During Book Week, people of all ages … - Literary Lunchtimes, Bar Gandolfi, October – December, 2014
Literary Lunchtimes Autumn 2014
- Meet the Author – The Liepzig Affair – Fiona RINTOUL Waterstones, Tuesday, November 11
Meet the Author – The Liepzig Affair – Fiona Rintoul
Waterstones Sauchiehall St
Tuesday, November 11 at 6:00pm
Tickets are FREE and available from the Ground Floor tills or by calling 0141 332 … - Ron Athey in conversation. Gilmorehill, University of Glasgow 13 November
Ron Athey in conversation
13 NOV, 7.30PMGilmorehill CentreUniversity of Glasgow,9 University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQTel 0141 330 2892www.gla.ac.ukFree by ticket
Following the fourth installation of his Incorruptible Flesh series, ‘Messianic Remains’, Ron … - Job vacancy: Museum Curator Glasgow Women’s Library
Job vacancy: Museum Curator
Glasgow Women’s Library
An exciting and challenging post, we require a qualified, experienced and highly motivated Curator to manage, develop and care for the collections held at Glasgow … - Children’s Bookshop in Partick
Children’s Bookshop in Partick
Open October 2014
Selling English and Foreign Language Books
‘Running our classes all under one roof; you can even have a seat and a coffee while browsing or waiting.
You … - Spoken Word Cafe Rio, Partick Monday 27 October, 2014
Spoken Word – Cafe Rio
Monday 27 October, 2014
Headline Act, Stephen Watt.
Gig kicks off at 8
Free entry.
Stephen Watt Facebook
Poetry by Stephen Watt
Cafe Rio Facebook
Cafe Rio, 27 Hyndland Street, Partick, G11 5QF - four-fold Launch:Relaunch Friday 24th October, 2014 Tell it slant
four-fold Launch:Relaunch
Friday 24th October, 2014 Tell it slant The launch of fourfold 4 and the relaunch of Tell It Slant under the new management of Kathrine Sowerby. Come and celebrate the … - Sheep and Goats by Lewis Gordon, book launch 23 October, CCA
Published by Vagabond Voices
The Vagabonds are now mixing in circles above their station, smelling of meths and bringing down the tone. Come along and raise things up again – Ricky … - Franz Kafka: A tribute night , STUC Glasgow 22nd October, 2014
Franz Kafka: A tribute night
STUC, 333 Woodlands Rd, Glasgow G3 6NG
22nd October, 2014
Franz Kafka (1883-1924) is rightly regarded as one of the most important writers of the twentieth century. His … - The Muse at St Louis Wee Literary Festival, 5 November
St Louis Cafe Bar, 734 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow, Glasgow City G11 6RD
- Writers’ Anonymous, Project Cafe, Glasgow
From Thursday 9th October – every second Thursday
Project Cafe, 134 Renfrew St, Glasgow,G3 6ST
http://www.theprojectcafe.co.uk/ - Book Launch: Potter’s Field, Chris Dolan, 9 October, Western Baths
Launch of Chris Dolan Potter’s Field,
6.30 pm on Thursday 9th October
The Western Baths Club,
12 Cranworth St, Glasgow, Lanarkshire G12 8BZ
Buy online at Vagabond Voices - Read, Write and perform? Poetry With Linda Jackson – University of Strathclyde Starts October 8 , 2014
Read, Write and perform? Poetry
With Linda Jackson – University of Strathclyde
October 8 , 2014
Class begins October 8th 7 to 9pm (10 weeks). For anyone interested in reading, writing and performing … - Get Some Lips, Project Cafe, 10 October, 2014
Get Some Lips! (Self-Love Edition)
October 10 6 pm
The Project Cafe
Back for more after a successful International Women’s Day celebration, Get Some Lips brings you another night … - Aidan Moffat: The Lavender Blue Dress, 10 October, Waterstone’s Argyle St
Aidan Moffat: The Lavender Blue Dress
10 October 2014, 7:00 p.m.
Waterstone’s, Argyle Street
Arab Strap’s Aidan Moffat signs copies of his first book, The Lavender Blue Dress.
The little girl who wants nothing … - Malaria Science Showcase Talk 10 Octoer 2014, 1:00 p.m. Hunterian Art Gallery
Malaria Science Showcase Talk
10 Octoer 2014, 1:00 p.m.
Hunterian Art Gallery
Dr Mhairi Stewart from the Wellcome Trust Centre for Molecular Parasitology talks about using art to engage both researchers and the … - 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. … - ‘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 … - 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 … - 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 … - 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 + … - 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 … - 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 - 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 … - 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 … - 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 … - 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 … - 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 … - 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 … - 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 … - 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 … - 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 … - 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 - 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 … - 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 … - 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 - 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 … - 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 - 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 … - 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 …
- 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 20146.30pm, Free, TheatreAges 15+Tel: 0141 352 4900
A reading project examining a radical or ‘bludgeoned’ subjectivity of female writers. …
- 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 4900Feminist ethics in the Archive – a HOUSE WORK CASTLE MILK WOMAN HOUSE …
- 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 … - 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 … - 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 4900Monica Cantieni is head of multimedia in the Culture Department of Swiss Radio and …
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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 … - Scotland Writers vs England Writers – AFTERPARTY Saturday 13 September
Scotland Writers vs England Writers – AFTERPARTY
Saturday , 13 September, 7 p.m.
The Poetry Club100 Eastvale Place, G3 8 Glasgow, United Kingdom Following up from what will undoubtedly be a … - Scotland Writers FC vs England Writers FC – THE MATCH, 13 September, 2014
Scotland Writers FC vs England Writers FC – THE MATCH
Saturday 13 September at 12 p.m. Glasgow Green Football Centre, Kings Drive, G40 1HB Scotland vs England. Many great … - Glasgoes Poetic Glasgow Poetry Festival 2014 Wed 24 Sept – Fri 10 Oct 2014
Glasgoes Poetic
Glasgow Poetry Festival 2014
Wed 24 Sept – Fri 10 Oct 2014
Information on Facebook Details of all events
Some Highlights
Poets on ~Fire~ Inspired Hangings
Wednesday, September 24 at 2:00pm Govanhill Library
Inspired Poets … - Chris Dolan at St Louis Literary Night, Wednesday 1 October
St Louis, Cafe/Bar, 734 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow, Glasgow City G11 6RD
www.stlouis-cafebar.co.uk/ - Mireia Sallares Las muertes chiquitas / The Little Deaths Thu 4 September — Sat 6 September 2014 CCA
Mireia SallaresLas muertes chiquitas / The Little Deaths
Thu 4 September — Sat 6 September 2014
CCA
Workshop: Thu 4 September, 6pm, Free, Theatre, Ages 16+ / Screening: Sat 6 September, 3pm, Free, … - Launch: Issue 2 of thi wurd magazine September 4th, 2014 STUC, Glasgow
Launch: Issue 2 of thi wurd magazine
September 4th, 2014
STUC, 333 Woodlands Road, Glasgow, G3 6NG.
The event will take place at 6.30pm till late and include fiction readings, music … - Travel Writing Course with Linda Jackson, October, University of Strathclyde
Travel Writing at University of Strathclyde’s Centre for Lifelong Learning.
No previous experience required.
It will be fun, informative and creative. Class runs for those of you who want to come during … - Sound-Off for Women! Glasgow Women’s Library August 20 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Sound-Off for Women!
Glasgow Women’s Library
August 20 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Wednesday afternoons, 2.30-4.30pm, from 13th August to 24th September.
Free
What does the Independence vote mean to you?
Come and have a … - Arild Vange and Neil Davidson Thu 21 August 2014 CCA
Aye-Aye Books:Arild Vange and Neil Davidson
Thu 21 August 2014
CCA
7pm, Free, CinemaAll ages0141 352 4900Arild Vange and Neil Davidson have been working together on improvised poetry readings since 2009. Their work …
- SWC: Book Launch Douglas Thompson & Neil Williamson Tue 2 September 2014 CCA
SWC:Book LaunchDouglas Thompson & Neil Williamson
Tue 2 September 2014
CCA
7pm, Free, ClubroomAges 16+Douglas Thompson’s eighth novel The Rhymer, is a satire on contemporary society, the art world, and a comic-poetic meditation …
- Maya Abu Al Hayyat Glasgow Women’s Library 20 August
Maya Abu Al Hayyat
Glasgow Women’s Library
20 August, 2014 – 2 p.m.
Please join us for an intimate afternoon of poetry and discussion with Maya Abu al-Hayyat, Magi Gibson, and Abla Oudeh.
Maya … - The Muse at St Louis, Laura Marney, Wed 20 August
Laura Marney
20 August, 2014
St Louis, 734 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow, Glasgow City G11 6RD - Fail Better: BOYCOTT ISRAEL,Thursday, August 21, McChuills
Fail Better: BOYCOTT ISRAEL
Thursday, August 21 at 8:00pm McChuills Glasgow
This Fail Better is dedicated to the martyrs of Palestine (Gaza, West Bank & Historic Palestine). By answering the … - Dearest Scotland Tuesday 19th August, Workshops, Glasgow Women’s Library
Dearest Scotland
Tuesday 19th August, 2014, 4 p.m. and 5.30 p.m.
Glasgow Women’s Library
The Dearest Scotland team will be holding two writing workshops giving you the space to write a letter to … - Ross King and Shari Low: Taking Hollywood 20 August, Waterstone’s
Ross King and Shari Low: Taking Hollywood
20 August, 2014 7 p.m.
Waterstone’s, Argyle Street
Los Angeles-based writers King and Low launch their jointly-authored novel.
‘The glamour of jackie collins meets the grit of … - Andy Jackson & John Menaghan ‘In Process’ Masterclass CCA Tue 19 August 2014
Scottish Writers’ CentreAndy Jackson & John Menaghan‘In Process’ Masterclass
CCA
Tue 19 August 20147pm, £6 (£3 concessions) on the door, FREE to SWC members, ClubroomAges 16+
Andy Jackson takes poetic inspiration from the …
- Little Bit of Theatre The Roxy 171 11 August, 2014
Little Bit of Theatre
The Roxy 171
11 Aug 2014, 7.30 p.m.
Live performance art, theatre, comedy, music, burlesque and spoken word.
£3 – £5
The Roxy 171 171 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G4 … - Sangs an’ Clatter, 5 August, The Glad Cafe
Sangs an’ Clatter
Hosted by The Village Storytelling Centre
The Glad Cafe
5 August, 2014at 8 p.m.
Look at the Sun (not directly) – it’s up there in the sky and we can see … - The God of Sugar Monday 28th July, The Empire Cafe
The Briggait, Main stage
The Empire Cafe
The God of Sugar
Monday 28th July, 2014
7 – 9 pm
Absent Voices is a group of Scottish artists who have come together to explore and preserve … - Yonder Awa, Poetry from the Empire Café, Friday 25th July
The Briggait, Main stage
Launch of ‘Yonder Awa, Poetry from the Empire Café
Friday, 25 July, 7 – 9 pm
Eighteen of the Caribbean and Scotland’s most exciting poets have written new poems … - Scottish Writers’ Centre: ‘In Process’ Masterclass with Anne Donovan Tue 5 August 2014 CCA
Scottish Writers’ Centre:‘In Process’ Masterclass with Anne Donovan
Tue 5 August 2014
CCA7pm, £6 (£3 concessions) on the door, FREE to SWC members, ClubroomAges 16+
Anne Donovan is the author of the short-story …
- Naomi Harvey (Gaelic Singer) & Babs McGregor (Poet) Airc II Gaelic Cultural Space 26th July, 2014
Naomi Harvey (Gaelic Singer) & Babs McGregor (Poet)
Airc II Gaelic Cultural Space
26th July, 2014 3 p.m.
Naomi Harvey (Gaelic Singer) & Babs McGregor (Poet) – perform extracts from Struileag – Children … - Out There – celebrating LGBT writing from Scotland! Sunday, 27 July, 2014, Pride House
Out There – celebrating LGBT writing from Scotland!
Sunday, 27 July, 2014 at 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Pride House, 14 Albion St, Glasgow G1 5ES
Pre-publication preview of Out There, the first anthology of … - In Process with Christopher Brookmyre, 22nd July, Scottish Writers’ Centre, CCA
In Process with Christopher Brookmyre
Today 22nd July at 7:00pm Scottish Writers’ Centre, CCA
I know, I know – a little last minute for a Facebook event – but I’m sure most … - DiCoMBoBuLiTe 25th July, 2014, The Project Cafe
DiCoMBoBuLiTe
25th July, 2014 at 7 p.m.
The Project Cafe
DiSCoMBoBuLaTe was often criticized, during its long and successful runs at several prestigious venues, for the appalling sexual imbalance of its lineups. … - Commonwealth Poetry Slam The Tron 29 and 30 July, 2014
Commonwealth Poetry Slam
The Tron
29 and 30 July, 2014 at 9.15 p.m.
Cabaret duo Rally & Broad and present their Commonwealth Poetry Slam.
Tues 29th and Wed 30th July, at the Tron Theatre, … - The Lamplighter The Tron 27 July 2014
The Lamplighter
The Tron
27 July 2014 at 5 p.m.
Rehearsed reading of Jackie Kay’s journey into the dark heart of slavery.
A co-production between TRON THEATRE COMPANY and THE EMPIRE CAFEDirected by ALISON … - Jim Murphy and Archie MacPherson in Coversation, Waterstone’s Glasgow 27 July
Jim Murphy and Archie MacPherson in Coversation
Waterstone’s, Argyle Street
27 July 2014 at 3 p.m.
Murphy and MacPherson discuss iconic moments in football, as captured in Murphy’s book The 10 Football Matches … - Hens Tae Watch Oot Fur Issue 5 Launch Glasgow Women’s Library 22 July 2014
Hens Tae Watch Oot Fur Issue 5 Launch
Glasgow Women’s Library
22 July 2014 at 5.30 p.m.
Fifth issue of feminist queer zine HTWOF.
Meet the authors, enjoy a coffee and find out more … - Scots/English Writing Group CCA 21st July, 2014
Scots/English Writing Group
CCA
21st July, 7 p.m.
Meets twice monthly. Two pieces of work by members will be critiqued.
Over 16s
CCA 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JD - Chris Bambery – Scotland’s Past, Scotland’s Future 17 July, CCA
Chris Bambery – Scotland’s Past, Scotland’s Future
17 July, 2014, 6.30 p.m.
CCA Glasgow
After last month’s launch of his ground-breaking book A People’s History of Scotland, Chris Bambery returns to add historical … - Weegie Words: Still Game vs Hurricane Bawbag, 29 July
Weegie Words: Still Game vs Hurricane Bawbag
Tuesday, July 29, 2014, 7 p.m.
Celebrating Glasgow Writing
Café W at Waterstones Argyle Street Welcome to Weegie Words 2014, a mini festival celebrating Glasgow writing … - Book Launch: Restless Land By Alan McCombes and Roz Paterson. 24th July STUC
Book Launch: Restless Land By Alan McCombes and Roz Paterson.
Thursday 24th July 6.30 p.m.
STUC
Alan McCombes will launch his new book Restless Land – co-written with Roz Paterson – at an … - Auld Enemies, Poetry Collaborations, July 2014
Auld Enemies
Poetry Collaborations throughout Scotland
7 locales : over 40 poets : a national tour of Scotland& brand new innovative poetic collaborations : a Scottish Enemies project
The Enemies is a transnational … - The Cold Cold Sea by Linda Huber, Book Launch, 13 August, Glasgow
Waterstone’s, 174 Argyle Street
13 August, 2014, 7 p.m.
They stared at each other, and Maggie felt the tightness in her middle expand as it shifted, burning its way up – Painful … - Masterclasses with the Makar, Liz Lochhead, The Tron 20 and 27 July
Masterclasses with the Makar, Liz Lochhead
Writing workshop. Part of Culture. 20 July
Performance poetry workshop. Part of Culture. – 27 July Tron Theatre
Work with the Scots Makar, Liz Lochhead, to develop … - Born Under a Union Flag: Rangers, the Union and Scottish Independence Waterstone’s Glasgow 18 Jul
Born Under a Union Flag: Rangers, the Union and Scottish Independence
Waterstone’s Glasgow
18 July 2014 – 7 p.m.
Alan Bissett and Alasdair McKillop launch a new collection of writing, drawing from the … - Graeme Macrae Burnet: The Disappearance of Adele Bedeau Waterstone’s, Glasgow 17 July, 2014 7 p.m.
Book Launch
Graeme Macrae Burnet: The Disappearance of Adele Bedeau
Waterstone’s, Glasgow
17 July, 2014 7 p.m.
Launch of debut novel The Disappearance of Adele Bedeau — a literary mystery by Graeme Macrae Burnet. … - Poetry and Film with Alastair Cook CCA 8th July 2014 – 7 p.m.
Poetry and Film with Alastair Cook
CCA
8th July 2014 – 7 p.m.
In this masterclass, lens-based artist Alastair Cook explores the intersection of poetry and film: the film-poem.
An established and award winning … - Review: thi wurd New Fiction Issue Number 2
Buy thi wurd #2
Review by Pat Byrne, July, 2014
I write a fair number of reviews but I tend to avoid covering books or literary magazines. However, I was so … -
GYFF presents: TV Masterclass with Sarah Walmsley
Thursday 10 July
GFT, 12 Rose St
Buy Tickets →
A co-founder and Creative Director of Glasgow-based TV company Raise the Roof Productions, Sarah Walmsley has a … - Cressida Cowell Mitchell Library 7 July 2014
Cressida Cowell
Mitchell Library
7 July 2014, 3:30 p.m.
Cressida Cowell talks about her How to Train Your Dragon series of novels, the second film version of which has just hit screens this … - Independent Booksellers Week 28 June – 5th July 2014
- An Evening with Rainbow Rowell, 10 July, Waterstone’s
An Evening with Rainbow Rowell
10 July 2014, 6.30 p.m.
Waterstone’s, Glasgow
The young adult novelist from Nebraska talks about her latest novel, Landline, and previous book Fangirl.
When she’s not writing, Rainbow is … - Poetry and Film with Alastair Cook, CCA, 8 July, 2014
Poetry and Film with Alastair Cook
CCA, Glasgow
8 July 2014, 7 p.m.
In this masterclass, lens-based artist Alastair Cook explores the intersection of poetry and film: the film-poem.
Tickets:£6, Concession £3
An established and … - Book Launch: Dead Men’s Bones by James Oswald Waterstone’s, Argyle St, Glasgow 3rd Jul, 2014
Book Launch: Dead Men’s Bones by James Oswald
Waterstone’s, Argyle St, Glasgow
3rd Jul, 2014 7 p.m.
The crime writer launches the fourth in his Edinburgh-set Inspector Mclean novels.
‘ I will be interviewed … - Franco-German Film Series Die Innere Sicherheit, CCA 2 July
Franco-German Film SeriesDie Innere SicherheitThe State I Am In
CCA
Wed 2 July 2014
7pm, £3 (£2 for students and members of Goethe-Institut and Alliance Française, membership card required), CinemaAges 18+Book online / … - Team Effort: Humans. The Glad Cafe 30 June – 4th July, 2014
Humans: Team Effort
The Glad Cafe
30th June until 4th July
Tickets: Free from http://teameffort.brownpapertickets.com/
Over five summer nights at the Glad Café, Team Effort! curates a series of events exploring the human condition … - Keep Your Battery Charged, Trades Hall 28th June
- Scotland On The Cusp, A Reading for Independence, OranMor, Sunday 6 July
- Fail Better and Auld Enemies,Thursday, July 10 McChuills Glasgow
Fail Better and Auld Enemies
Thursday, July 10 at 8:00pm McChuills Glasgow Fail Better is back for it’s last outing before our summer holidays and we’re proper excited to present AULD … - St Louis Wee Literary Festival, Crime Night, Alex Gray Wed 25 June
Literary Muse at St Louis: Crime & Intrigue
St Louis Cafe Bar
Wednesday 25 June 8.00 p.m.
www.stlouis-cafebar.co.uk
Come and enjoy this Literary Evening of Crime and Intrigue, hosted by Linda Jackson , with … - Rue End Street Event Wed 25th June, Clydebank Library Heritage Centre
Rue End Street Event
Wednesday 25th June, 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Clydebank Library Heritage Centre
Ever wondered what happened to Lenny Gillespie after the end of Mavis’s Shoe? Sue Reid Sexton will be … - West End Festival: Literary Event, Partners in Crime at Cottiers 29 June
Partners in Crime – West End Festival Literary Event
Sunday, June 29, 2014 at 3:00pm Cottiers Partners in Crime. A heady mix of top Scottish crime writers at Cottier’s Theatre Sunday … - Commonwealth Cultural Progamme, Tales of the Empire Cafe, 24 July, The Briggait
Tales of the Empire Café
24 Jul 2014 – 19:00 – 20:30
Empire Café, The Briggait 141 Bridgegate Glasgow G1 5HZAuthors Fred D’Aguiar and James Robertson discuss slavery stories and their place …
- Freight Books: A House Called Askival Launch, Monday 16th June, Glasgow
Freight Books: A House Called Askival Launch Glasgow
Monday 16th June, 2014 – 6.30 p.m.
Cup Tea Lounge/Gin 71
‘We’re excited to launch Merryn Glover’s stunning debut novel, A House Called Askival, at … - The Project Cafe Open Mic Friday 13th June, 2014 at 5:30pm – 10:00pm
The Project Cafe Open Mic
Friday 13th June, 2014
at 5:30pm – 10:00pm
The Project Cafe and Tell it slant are very honoured to have Irish comedy legend and author Ian Macpherson leading … - A Day of Poetry: Open Learning University of Strathclyde 3rd July
- Liz Lochhead, Literary Lates, Cottiers, June 13th, 2014
Liz Lochhead
Literary Lates
Cottiers, June 13th, 2014, 10 p.m.
Headlining The West End Festival Literary Lates series, a unique late night cabaret event with the Scots Makar. Liz will perform excerpts from … - Poetry in the Park with Glasgow Women’s Library 12th June, 2014, An Clachan, West End Festival
Poetry in the Park with Glasgow Women’s Library
12th June, 2014, 7 p.m. – 8.30 p.m.
Hosted by Magi Gibson
Poetry Reading in Kelvingrove Park, at An Clachan. Reading will be Magi Gibson, … - West End Festival 2014: Kelvingrove Bandstand Restoration Hillhead Library Thursday 26 Jun 6:30pm
Kelvingrove Bandstand Restoration
Hillhead Library
Thursday 26 Jun 6:30pm
Part of West End Festival http://www.westendfestival.co.uk
No advance booking. For more information call 0141 334 6370
www.fgw.org.uk
Built in 1924, Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre hosted an extraordinary … - Who’s Still Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Thursday 10th and Thursday 17th June 10 a.m.University of Strathclyde
Who’s Still Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Thursday 10th and Thursday 17th June 10 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.
A Fun and Thoughtful Class with Linda Jackson
Details on Facebook
University of Strathclyde, Graham Hills Building. - 20s and 30s Reading Group READERS’ DAY William Patrick Library, Kirkintilloch Saturday 7 June
20s and 30s Reading Group – Kirkintilloch
READERS’ DAY
William Patrick Library, KirkintillochSaturday 7 June 1.00- 4.30pm
If you already belong to a Reading Group, or are interested in joining one, why not … - Launch of Fourfold Poetry Friday, June 27, 2014 at 7:00pm Tell it slant
Launch of Fourfold Poetry
Friday, June 27 at 7:00pm
Tell it slant Tell it Slant and Project Cafe are proud to host the launch of fourfold poetry magazine, issues 2 and 3. … - Ali Cobby Eckermann, tell It slant, Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 7:00pm
Ali Cobby Eckermann
tell It slant Thursday, June 26 at 7:00pm Award-winning Aboriginal Australian poet Ali Cobby Eckermann is “one of the most remarkable poets to emerge … - Scottish Writers Centre ‘Homeland’ with Iyad Hayatleh CCA Tue 10 June 2014
Scottish Writers Centre‘Homeland’ with Iyad Hayatleh
CCA
Tuesday 10 June 2014
7pm, £6 (£3 for concessions) on the door, FREE to SWC members, ClubroomAges 16+Acclaimed Glaswegian-based Palestinian poet-in-exile Iyad Hayatleh will present new …
- The Project Cafe Open Mic Friday 6 June, 2014
The Project Cafe Open Mic
Friday 6 June, 2014 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. The Project Cafe Guest hosted this week by Mistah Rotavator, this will be an unholy alliance … - New Writing Showcase June 12, 2014 at 10:00pm Cottiers Theatre
New Writing Showcase
June 12 at 10:00pm
Cottiers Theatre
Part of West End Festival 2014 www.westendfestival.co.uk
New Writer Showcase, presented by the Creative Writing Programme at the University of Glasgow.
The best and … - Centre for Open Studies, University of Glasgow Programme West End Festival 2014
Centre for Open Studies, University of Glasgow, West End Festival 2014
To book your place please phone 0141 330 1860 orEmail” openstudies-enquiry@glasgow.ac.uk
http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/centreforopenstudies/
1) Egyptian Hieroglyphs in Half an Hour
Tuesday 3 June 2014 … - Guide Gods – Claire Cunningham Friday 13 June, 7.30pm Glasgow University Memorial Chapel,
Guide Gods – Claire Cunningham
Friday 13 June, 7.30pm
Glasgow University Memorial Chapel, University Avenue
Guide Gods – a new work created as part of Culture 2014, Glasgow’s cultural programme for the Commonwealth … - John Gordon Sinclair: Blood Whispers Waterstone’s, Argyle Street 4 Jun 2014, 7 p.m.
John Gordon Sinclair: Blood Whispers
Waterstone’s, Argyle Street
4 Jun 2014, 7 p.m.
Sinclair speaks about his second novel, the Glasgow-set crime thriller Blood Whispers.
Waterstone’s 174 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G2 8AH - Rachel Maclean Happy & Glorious One-day Symposium CCA Sun 15 June 2014
Rachel MacleanHappy & GloriousOne-day Symposium
CCA
Sun 15 June 2014
12pm, Free but ticketed, CinemaAll agesBook online / 0141 352 4900
Related CCA EventsRachel MacleanHappy & Glorious
Sat 31 May — Sun 13 July 2014Speakers: …
- Aye-Aye Books: A People’s History of Scotland, CCA Thu 5 June 2014
Aye-Aye Books:A People’s History of Scotland
CCA
Thu 5 June 2014
18.30, Free on the door, ClubroomAll ages
images”>In A People’s History of Scotland, the first socialist history of Scotland in over fifty years, …
- A Bird Is Not A Stone, Glasgow Launch, Tell it Slant, Monday 2 June
A Bird Is Not A Stone, Glasgow Launch
Monday, June 2 at 6:00pm
Tell it Slant
Tell it Slant is delighted to host the premier launch of A Bird is Not a Stone, … - The Sceptre Prize 2014, Cottiers Theatre, 6th June 10 p.m.
The Winner of The Sceptre Prize 2014
Paul McQuadeThe Sceptre Prize 2014
Part of the West End Festival
Friday 6th June, 10 p.m.
Cottiers Theatre, 93 Hyndland St, Glasgow G11 5PU
Creative Writing at the … - Tonight at The Old Hairdressers: Poetry and Spoken Word
Tuesday 27th May – The Old Hairdressers, Renfield Lane, City Centre
£3 is the cost, 8pm is the time
Stephen Watt, Rachel McCrum, Jenny Lindsay, and Sam Small are the talents on … - Freight Books: Articles of Faith Launch Glasgow Friday, May 30 at 6:30pm The Rio Cafe
Freight Books: Articles of Faith Launch Glasgow
Friday, May 30 at 6:30pm The Rio Cafe, 27 Hyndland street, Glasgow G11 5QF
You are all very welcome to join us at … - Launch of Outside Verdun at the Goethe-Institut in Glasgowm Gutter Mag, 22nd May
Launch of Outside Verdun at the Goethe-Institut in Glasgow
Gutter Mag 22nd May at 6.30 p.m.
We’re holding a launch for Outside Verdun at the Goethe-Institut in Glasgow, to which you … - Book Launch ‘Any Other Mouth’ by Annaliese Mackintosh Thursday 19th June, 2014 Mono
Book Launch ‘Any Other Mouth’ by Annaliese Mackintosh
Published by Freight Books
Thursday 19th June, 2014
Mono, 12 Kings Court, Glasgow G1 5RB
FREE EVENT. ALL WELCOME.
An interlinked short story collection that Annaliese has … - Vagabond Voices, CCA, Wednesday 21st May, 2014
Vagabond Voices
CCA
Wednesday 21stMay, 2014 7 p.m.
Allan Cameron’s “Things Written Randomly in Doubt” will be launched on Wednesday 21 May at CCA Glasgow. Allan will discuss his new work of aphorisms, … - Scottish Writers Centre The Fields of War Chrys Salt & Brian Johnstone CCA Tue 27 May 2014
Scottish Writers CentreThe Fields of WarChrys Salt & Brian Johnstone
CCA
Tue 27 May 2014
7pm, £6 (£3 concessions) on the door, FREE to SWC members, ClubroomAges 16+The Fields of War is an …
- Rhyming Optional Presents… The Poetry Royal Rumble 22 May 2014, 7:30 p.m. The Glad Café
Rhyming Optional Presents… The Poetry Royal Rumble
22 May 2014, 7:30 p.m.
The Glad Café
Smackdowns galore as the best poets and spoken word artists in the country go head to head.
http://southsidefringe.org.uk/
Ticket prices: … - Launch of Allan Cameron’s “Things Written Randomly in Doubt” Wednesday 21 May CCA
Launch of Allan Cameron’s “Things Written Randomly in Doubt”
Wednesday 21 May @CCA_Glasgow 7pm.
Presented by Chris Dolan.
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3JD
http://www.vagabondvoices.co.uk/titles-2/vagabond-titles/things-written-randomly-in-doubt/
- Aye-Aye Books: A People’s History of Scotland CCA Thu 5 June 2014
Aye-Aye Books:A People’s History of Scotland
CCA
Thu 5 June 2014
18.30, Free on the door, ClubroomAll agesIn A People’s History of Scotland, the first socialist history of Scotland in over fifty years, …
- St Mungo’s Mirrorball: Poetry Showcase 3 CCA Thu 22 May 2014
St Mungo’s Mirrorball:Poetry Showcase 3
CCA
Thu 22 May 2014
7pm, Free, CinemaAll agesNiall Campbell is a Scottish poet originally from South Uist in the Western Isles. He received both an Eric Gregory …
- Norman Kirkham, In Conversation RGI, Kelly Gallery, Glasgow
Tuesday 20th May – Artist Talk to coincide with Solo Exhibition
“I wakened up one morning in 1975, realising that life was passing me by, and that if Iwas going to … - Marion McCready and Friends, Tell it Slant, 16 May, 2014
Eyewear Publishing
launches Marion McCready’s Melita Hume winning debut Tree Language
Tell It Slant, 134 Renfrew Street, G3 6ST
Friday 16 May 7 p.m.
Just before her launch in London. Marion McCready will … - Drama Queens: Play Reading for Pleasure 21 May 2014, 5:30 p.m. Glasgow Women’s Library
Drama Queens: Play Reading for Pleasure
21 May 2014, 5:30 p.m.
Glasgow Women’s Library
Join in play reading, featuring some all-women plays. No acting skills required, just sit with a cup of tea … - Bernard MacLaverty – Alexandria Library 14 May 2014, 7.30 p.m.
Bernard MacLaverty – Alexandria Library
14 May 2014, 7.30 p.m.
Bernard MacLaverty, well-known novelist and short story writer reads from his work and answers questions from the audience.
http://www.bernardmaclaverty.com
Free – part if Booked! … - Songs Of Travel – Robert Louis Stevenson Glasgow Cathedral Saturday 10th May, 2014
Songs Of Travel – Robert Louis Stevenson
Glasgow Cathedral
Saturday 10th May, 2014On Saturday, 10th May this year Glasgow Cathedral is playing host to the Robert Louis Stevenson Club who will have a …
- The Four Marys: A Quartet of Contemporary Folk Tales by Jean Rafferty Launch: Wed 28th May Scotia Bar
The Four Marys:
A Quartet of Contemporary Folk Tales
by Jean Rafferty
Book Launch; Wednesday 28th May, 2014 – 7.30 p.m.
Scotia Bar, 112 Stockwell St, Glasgow G1 4LW
“Obsession, longing, deceit and … - Artist talk with Suleiman Mansour and in conversation with Khaled Hourani CCA Thu 15 May 2014
Artist talk with Suleiman Mansourand in conversation with Khaled Hourani
CCA
Thu 15 May 2014
6pm, Free but ticketed, CinemaAll agesBook online / 0141 352 49001 2 3
We are delighted to present an … - St Mungo’s Mirrorball: Poetry Reading Miriam Gamble & The Clydebuilt Mentees CCA Thu 8 May 2014
St Mungo’s Mirrorball:Poetry ReadingMiriam Gamble & The Clydebuilt Mentees
CCA
Thu 8 May 2014
7pm, FREE on the door, ClubroomTel: 0141 352 4900Miriam Gamble is a poet and critic from Belfast. She studied …
- Seeds of Thought CCA Sat 10 May 2014
Seeds of Thought
CCA
Sat 10 May 2014
7pm, Free on the door, ClubroomAges: 18+Tel: 0141 352 4900Seeds of Thought is a fun relaxed evening of spoken word, music and comedy. An open …
- Ewan Morrison, CCA, Scottish Writers’ Centre, 13th May, 2014
Ewan Morrison swings by…
Our next event will be on Tuesday 13th May 2014, 7pm to 8.30pm, CCA Club Room, Glasgow:
350 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3JD
‘An evening with Ewan Morrison’Outspoken leading light …
- Creative Writing for Adults: Inspired by French Art, Kelvingrove
Creative Writing for Adults: Inspired by French Art
Kelvingrove Art Gallery
Brian Whittingham hosts this ‘Creative Writing for Adults’ workshop at Kelvingrove!
Thursday 22 May 2014 and Saturday 31 May 2014
2 – 4.15pm
Free … - Read, Relax, Recharge Special and Poetry Workshop, 15th May, 2014
- Word Play The Tron, Wednesday 7th May, 2014
Word Play
The Tron, 63Trongate, Glasgow G15 HB
Wednesday 7th May – 7.30 p.m.
WORD PLAY is in its usual home, Tron Theatre, 68 Trongate, G1 5HB Glasgow.
Theme – Renaissance
Brought to you with … - Project Cafe Open Mic, 2nd May 6 p.m.
Tell it slant presents the Project Cafe Open Mic, a place to come and sing, play, draw, or read your stuff to express that Friday feeling. Kids welcome. Food available. …
- 2014 A Year to Remember Helensburgh & District Writers’ Workshop in celebration of a unique year. Helensburgh Library Saturday, 24th May 10.30 a.m.
Contents
1. Homecoming Catriona Malan
2. Return to the Monach Isles Robin Lloyd-Jones
4. An Island Memory Catherine Lockie
5. Serendipity Lynn Henderson
6. Grey Wolf Haunting Robin … - Writing Workshop Wholefoods, Giffnock Fundraiser for MS Revive Glasgow Tuesday 6th May
Writing Workshop
Wholefoods, Giffnock
Fundraiser for MS Revive Glasgow
Tuesday 6th May 7.30 p.m.
Looking forward to delivering this Writing Workshop next Tuesday in the lovely Café area of Wholefoods. Only 20 places, so … - Head for the Edge by Kate Tough Book Launch, 16th May Waterstone’s Argyle Street, Glasgow
Head for the Edge by Kate Tough
Book Launch, 16th May, 2014 6.30 p.m.
Waterstone’s 174 Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8BT
Join us in Glasgow to celebrate the launch, the hilarity and the … - Atropa Nights, Southside Fringe, Wednesday 14th May 2014 8.30pm, Govanhill Baths
Atropa Nights
Wednesday 14th May 2014 8.30pm.
Govanhill Baths
http://southsidefringe.org.uk/
Bookings now open click there < For one night only
Govanhill Baths http://www.govanhillbaths.com/
Atropa Nights
Wednesday 14th May 2014 8.30pm. … - Ewan Morrison CCA, Glasgow 13 May 2014, 6:00 p.m.
Ewan Morrison
CCA, Glasgow
13 May 2014, 6:00 p.m.
In 2013 Ewan Morrison became the winner of the SMIT Scottish Book of the Year Fiction Prize 2013 (for the novel Close Your Eyes) … - St Mungo’s Mirrorball 1st and 8th May 2014, 7:00 p.m. CCA
St Mungo’s Mirrorball
1st and 8th May 2014, 7:00 p.m.
CCA
A showcase of the finest poetry talent on the Glasgow scene.
Thu 1 May 7 p.m.
Free / 0141 352 4900
Tonight’s verse comes courtesy … - Ann Donovan and Leela Soma 21 Revolutions Thursday 15th May Clydebank Library
Ann Donovan and Leela Soma
21 RevolutionsThursday 15th May Clydebank Library, Dumbarton Rd, Clydebank, G81 1XH 7:30 pm
To celebrate its 21st anniversary this year, Glasgow Women’s Library commissioned 21 artists and …
- Booked! West Dunbartonshire Festival of Words 2014 12th May – 31st May 2014
12th May – 31st May 2014
West Dunbartonshire Libraries and Cultural Services
Terry Lanagan, Executive Director of Educational Services.
‘Booked!’
West Dunbartonshire Festival of Words
12th – 31st May, 2014
This year’s festival aims to reflect … - Poetry at Waterstone;s, Argyle Street, Niall Campbell, 30th April
The next poetry reading session will be on Wednesday the 30th April at 7pm when we will be joined by exciting new poet Niall Campbell who will be reading from …
- Bright Club: Glasgow The Stand 30 Apr 2014, 7:30 p.m.
Bright Club: Glasgow
The Stand
30 Apr 2014, 7:30 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.
http://www.brightclubglasgow.org/
£5
The … - The Ultimate Comic Mart, The Buff Club, Glasgow 26 – 27 April, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
he Buff Bath Lane, 142 Bath Ln, Glasgow, Glasgow City G2 4SQ
- The Glasgow Comic Mart, Britannia Panopticon, 3 May, 2014
The Glasgow Comic Mart
3 May 2014, 10:00 a.m.
Britannia Panopticon Music Hall,
Comics, memorabilia, collectibles and original artwork.
Britannia Panopticon Music Hall 113-117 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HD - World Book Night, 23rd April, Glasgow Arts Club
- Glasgow’s May Day Friday, 2nd May 2014
- Rally & Broad 30 April 2014, 8:30 p.m. Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Rally & Broad
30 April 2014, 8:30 p.m.
Tron Theatre, Glasgow
A literary-flavoured cabaret night, boasting spoken word, ‘live literature’, new music and dancing into the wee small hours. Hosted by Jenny Lindsay … - Nuala Ní Chonchúir, Scottish Writers Centre, CCA, 29th April, 7 p.m.
Nuala Ní Chonchúir
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD
Tuesday 29th April 2014, 7pm to 8.30pm,
‘International Event’ with Nuala Ní Chonchúir.Rising star of the Irish literary scene, Nuala Ní Chonchúir comes …
- Book launch: From The Calton to Catalonia, Willy and John Maley, 1st May
Book launch of the play based on the Scots who fought Franco.
Thursday 1st May, 7 – 9 p.m.
Unison, 84 Bell Street, Glasgow G1
- SHONA KINLOCH RGI – Glasgow TUESDAY TALK 22 APRIL 2014
SHONA KINLOCH
RGI – GlasgowTUESDAY TALK22 APRIL 2014
Next week’s Tuesday Talk features much-lauded sculptor Shona Kinlochin our continuing series of ‘Meet the RGI artists’.
Join us on Tuesday for coffee & homebaking … - Tell it Slant presents Project Cafe Open Mic, Glasgow Friday 25th April at 6 p.m.
Tell it Slant presents Project Cafe Open Mic
Friday 25th April at 6 p.m.
A place to come and sing, play, or read a poem to express that Friday feeling. A free … - Evening of Spoken Word, Aidan McEoin, Cafe Hula, Glasgow, 25th April
An Evening of Spoken Word
Aidan McEoin
with musical collaboration
Cafe Hula
Friday 25t April at 8pm
Cafe Hula, 321 Hope St, Glasgow G2 3PT
www.glasgowwestend.co.uk/people/aidan-mceoin-poet.php
- World Book Night: Book Give Away 24 Apr 2014, 4:30 p.m. Glasgow Women’s Library, Glasgow
World Book Night: Book Give Away
24 Apr 2014, 4:30 p.m.
Glasgow Women’s Library, Glasgow
Enjoy some bookish chat amid the library’s shelves as part of the UK-wide World Book Night initiative, which … - Mason Cross: The Killing Season 23 Apr 2014, 7:00 p.m. Waterstone’s, Argyle St,Glasgow
Mason Cross: The Killing Season
23 Apr 2014, 7:00 p.m.
Waterstone’s, Glasgow
Mason Cross launches his debut novel and first in his Carter Blake series.
http://carterblake.net/
Waterstone’s 174 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G2 8AH - Lights Out Listening Group, Old Hairdresser, Glasgow 20 Apr 2014, 6:30 p.m.
Lights Out Listening Group
Old Hairdresser, Glasgow
20 Apr 2014, 6:30 p.m.
Take a torch to this radiophonic aural experiment in the dark. Participants are encouraged to submit details of audio pieces or … - Gerry Hassan: Caledonian Dreaming, The quest for a different Scotland
Gerry Hassan: Caledonian Dreaming
The Glad Café, Glasgow
20 Apr 2014, 4:00 p.m.
Writer, commentator and thinker Hassan gears up for the referendum with his examination of the state of contemporary Scotland, Caledonian … - Book launch: Bill Daly: ‘Black Mail’ at Waerstone’s Glasgow, 17 April
Bill Daly: Black Mail
Waterstone’s, Glasgow
17 April 2014, 6:00 PM
The local crime writer launches his latest, Black Mail.
Waterstone’s 153-157 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3EW - Architecture and Literature collaboration between SWC and GSA, 15 April, 7 p.m. CCA, Sauchiehall Street
Tuesday 15th April 2014, 7pm to 8.30pm,
CCA Club Room, 350 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3JD
‘Architecure & Literature’ collaboration between the SWC & GSA.Scottish Writers’ Centre together with Glasgow’s Mackintosh School …
- Aye Write Festival: Lesley Glaister and Andrew Greig: Little Egypt and Fair Helen, 10th April, 7.30 p.m.
Lesley Glaister and Andrew Greig: Little Egypt and Fair Helen
10 Apr 2014 • 7:30 P.M – 8:30 P.M •
Mitchell Library, North Street, Charing Cross
Two outstanding Scottish writers concerned with memory … - Book Launch, First Time Solo by Iain Maloney, 9th June, Rio’s, Partick
Book Launch:
Iain Maloney’s First Time Solo
published by Freight
June 9th: 6.30pm.
Rio Cafe, Hyndland Street, Partick, Glasgow
A gripping and ultimately deeply effecting literary debut, First Time Solo is more than a war … - Final Evening Albany Readings, Wednesday, 9th April
Albany Readings
Albany Centre
9th April, 2014
6.30pm-9pm at The Albany Centre
£3
With more readers than usual and with the emphasis on brevity, it looks set to be a great finale to a successful … - Aye Write: Ian Brown: ‘Whaur’s your Wullie Shakespeare noo?’ 7th April, 6 p.m.
Ian Brown: ‘Whaur’s your Wullie Shakespeare noo?’
7 Apr 2014 • 6:00 P.M – 7:00 P.M • Mitchell Library, North Street, Charing Cross
Ian Brown delves into the rich and diverse history … - Aye Write: Michael Schmidt and Robert McCrum: The Novel: A Biography, 12th April, 2014 1.30 p.m. The Mitchell
Michael Schmidt and Robert McCrum: The Novel: A Biography
12 Apr 2014 • 1:30 P.M – 2:30 P.M • Mitchell Library, North Street, Charing Cross
The dramatic story of the history and … - Glasgow International Festiva: Talk The Humorists Michael Smith & Bedwyr Williams , 06 April, Tramway
Talk
The Humorists
Michael Smith & Bedwyr WilliamsDate: 06 April
Location: Tramway
Tramway, 25 Albert Dr, Glasgow, G41 2PEAs Kant had it, only humour and music have the power to reach those parts that other, …
- Ruth Barker, Kim Moore and Lucy Reynolds Launch, Women’s Library Glasgow, 5th April, 2014
Event
Ruth Barker, Kim Moore and Lucy Reynolds Launch
Glasgow Women’s LibraryDate: 05 April
Location: Glasgow Women’s Library
Glasgow Women’s Library23 Landressy Street, Glasgow, G40 1BP0141 550 2267Ruth Barker & Kim Moore will be …
- Glasgow Internationa: Gabriel Kuri Friday Event Presented by The Common Guild and The Glasgow School of Art,GFT, 4th April, 2014
Talk
Gabriel Kuri Friday Event
Presented by The Common Guild and The Glasgow School of ArtDate: 04 April
Location: Glasgow Film Theatre
GFT, 12 Rose St, Glasgow, G3 6RBThe Common Guild presents artist Gabriel …
- Albany Readings, 2nd April, 2014
Wednesday, 2nd April, 6.30pm-9pm at The Albany Centre
The event will feature readings by writers, some music, visual art and a (very cheap) bar. The entry fee is £3. Please … - Aye Write 2014, A Celebration of Mariscat Press, 11 April, Mitchell Library 6 p.m.
A Celebration of Mariscat Press
11 Apr 2014 • 6:00 P.M – 7:00 P.M • Mitchell Library
Join Hamish Whyte to celebrate his Mariscat Press – a landmark in the publishing of … - MAYFESTO 2014, Tron, Glasgow
6th – 31st May 2014, Glasgow
Mayfesto was established in 2010 as a new theatre festival for Glasgow. Celebrating the spoken word and exploring contemporary global issues drawn out of political … - Aye Write 2014: A Commonwealth Legacy of Literature, Amnesty International, 12 April, 5 p.m
A Commonwealth Legacy of Literature
12 Apr 2014 • 5:00 P.M – 6:00 P.M • Mitchell Library
Aye Write! authors show their solidarity with writers who have been persecuted or imprisoned for … - Aye Write: Lesley Riddoch Scotland and England: What’s the difference? 5th April, 3 p.m.
Scotland and England: What’s the difference?
5 Apr 2014 • 3:00 P.M – 4:00 P.M • Mitchell Library
Lesley Riddoch, Michael Fry and Rory Stewart discuss how distinct Scotland and England really … - Aye Write 2014: Adrian Searle and David Barbour: Look Up Glasgow, Mitchell Library 6 April, 3.00 p.m.
Adrian Searle and David Barbour: Look Up Glasgow
6 Apr 2014 • 3:00 P.M – 4:00 P.M • Mitchell Library
Look Up Glasgow shines a light on the ornaments, statues and decorations … - Cargo House Party, Mono Cafe Bar, King St, Glasgow G1 5RB, 13th April
Cargo House Party
Mono Cafe Bar
13th April, 6.30 p.n.
Hosted by the kind folks at Mono Glasgow, and featuring readings by Alasdair Gray, Mark Z. Danielewski, Nicola White and Kate Tough, it’s … - Keith McIvor and Tam Dean Burn, The Poetry Club, Glasgow, 10th April, 2014
We Don’t Need This Fascist Groove Thang! Jd Twitch & Td Burn
Thursday, April 10 at 8:00pm The Poetry Club, Glasgow
Keith McIvor and Tam Dean Burn present their collaborations old … - University of Strathclyde The Up-and-Coming Reading, Host Chris Agee, CCA, 28th March
University of StrathclydeThe Up-and-Coming Reading
CCA
Fri 28 March 20147.30pm, Terrace Bar, FREENo booking required
Hosted by poet Chris Agee, writer-in-residence at the University of Strathclyde, finalists for the 2014 Keith Wright Literary …
- Counterflows Artist’s Talk with Joe McPhee & Brian Morton, CCA, 5th April
CounterflowsArtist’s Talk with Joe McPhee & Brian Morton
CCA
Sat 5 April 20142pm, Cinema, FREEBook online / 0141 352 4900
It is totally fitting that Joe McPhee is Counterflows’ first featured artist: not …
- MAP Reading Group Sick Sick Sick: The Books of Ornery Women, CCA, Glasgow, 27 March, 2014
MAP Reading GroupSick Sick Sick: The Books of Ornery Women
Thu 27 March 20146.30pm, FREE, ClubroomAges 15+Book online / 0141 352 4900
A reading project examining a radical or ‘bludgeoned’ subjectivity of …
- Cloud: solo exhibition by Henrik Pätzke, Project-Ability Glasgow
Cloud: solo exhibition by Henrik Pätzke
Project-Ability Glasgow
April 4 – May 24, 2014
In his first solo exhibition in the UK, Henrik Pätzke will create an expansive installation in Project Ability’s gallery … - 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 … - 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 - 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 … - 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, … - 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 … - 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 …
- Fiction Readings at the Albany Glasgow. New work and classic short fiction. March/April
Fiction Readings at the Albany
Starting Wednesday 19th March, from 6.30pm until 9pm.
Readings by seven writers, some music and visual art.
The entry fee is £3.
Please come along and enjoy excellent new … - The Scottish Poetry Slam Championships, OranMor, Sunday 16th March
The Scottish Poetry Slam Championships
Sunday 16th Of Mar 2014 – Comedy Festival, Doors 7 p.m. Starts 8 p.m.
Slam Poetry is the wild child of literature. A live competition between poets …
- SWC, Spring Speakeasy, Evening of Recitals, Poetry, Short Stories, CCA, Tuesday 18th March
SWC ‘Spring Speakeasy’
Tuesday 18th March, 7 p.m.
CCA
An evening of recitals of poetry and short stories in English, Gaelic and Scots, from SWC members. Reading one’s own work is a vital … - Creative Writing with Dr Linda Jackson. Spring, 2014, University of Strathclyde
- Aye Write Festival: An Audience with Liz Lochhead, 6th April, 6 p.m. Mitchell Library
An Audience with Liz Lochhead
6 Apr 2014 • 6:00 P.M – 7:00 P.M • Mitchell Library, North Street
The national Makar returns to Aye Write! – spend some time in the … - Aye Write: Tom Leonard with Tam Dean Burn, new Scots translation Mother Courage, 6th April
Tom Leonard and Tam Dean Burn: Mother Courage
6 Apr 2014 • 7:30 P.M – 8:30 P.M • Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN
A new Scots translation of Bertolt Brecht’s … - Glasgow Books and Talks: MAP Reading Group Sick Sick Sick: The Books of Ornery Women
MAP Reading GroupSick Sick Sick: The Books of Ornery Women
Thursday 24 April 2014
CCA6.30pm, FREE, ClubroomAges 15+Book online / 0141 352 4900
A reading project examining a radical or ‘bludgeoned’ subjectivity of …
- Review: Between the Thinks Bubble and the Speech Balloon, Liz Lochhead, OranMor until 15th March
Between the Thinks Bubble and the Speech Balloon
Written and directed by Liz LochheadWritten by Liz Lochhead, Tom Leonard, William Letford, Grace Cleary and Henry Bell.Actors: Nathan Byrne, Kirstin McLean, Sandy … - Chaophonies – Frankétienne & Mark Mulholland, 21st March, Alliance Francaise de Glasgow
Friday, March 21, 2014, 6:00pm
Chaophonies » is the fruit of a collaboration between the Haitian poet, painter, novelist, playwright and actor Frankétienne and the Scottish musician Mark Mulholland combining spoken … - Aloud: Glasgow Prose, Plays and Poetry Slam, Queen Margaret Union, 13th March
ALOUD
Queen Margaret Union, Glasgow Uni
Thursday 13th March, 8:00pm
Come and perform your poems, prose, sketches, and slam! Everyone welcome! Read it aloud!
Queen Margaret Union22 University Gardens, G12 8QN - Aye Write: Glasgow’s Book Festival, The Detectives: Serial Crime, 5th April, 2014
Watching The Detectives: Serial Crime
5 Apr 2014 • 1:30 P.M – 2:30 P.M • Mitchell Library
Three of the country’s finest crime writers discuss how to keep long running characters fresh.How …
- Aye Write, Glasgow’s Book Festival 2014, Margaret Drabble: The Pure Gold Baby, 10th April, The Mitchell Library
Margaret Drabble: The Pure Gold Baby
10th April 2014 • 6:00 P.M – 7:00 P.M • Mitchell Library, North Street
One of the most incisive and empathetic of contemporary novelists talks about … - Aye Write: Glasgow’s Book Festival 2014. Laura Bates and Anne Dickson: Everyday Feminism and How to Fix It.
Laura Bates and Anne Dickson: Everyday Feminism and How to Fix it
9 Apr 2014 • 5:30 P.M – 6:30 P.M • Mitchell Library, North Street.
A discussion on the ongoing day … - Aye Write 2014: Dr Linda Jackson, Give it a Go Poetry Writing.
Give it a Go: Poetry Writing, Dr Linda Jackson
Aye Write! Creative Writing Programm
Glasgow Book Festival, Mitchell Library, North Street
7th April, 5.30 – 7.30 p.m.
This session is for those who …
- Don Share, Talk and Reading, 11th March, University of Glasgow
American poet, editor, and scholar, Dr Don Share, editor of Poetry magazine (Chicago) and former head of the Harvard Poetry Series, will be giving a talk and reading this coming …
- Aye Write Festival 2014: Mark Z Danielewski and Ben Marcus: What The Novel Did Next, Friday 12th April
Mark Z Danielewski and Ben Marcus: What The Novel Did Next
12 Apr 2014 • 6:00 P.M – 7:00 P.M • Mitchell Library, North Street
Two of the most innovative of American … - Aye Write Festival 2014, Tendai Huchu to discuss The Hairdresser of Harare, Saturday 12th April, 3 – 4 p.m.
Tendai Huchu to discuss The Hairdresser of Harare at Aye Write!
Tendai Huchu will be appearing at Aye Write! to discuss his debut novel, The Hairdresser of Harare. He will be …
- Aye Write 2014, 21 Revolutions contributors, Friday 11th April.
21 Revolutions contributors at Aye Write!
The contributors to 21 Revolutions will appear with Laura Marney and Kirsty Logan at Aye Write! to discuss their inspirations for the project, as well …
- Aye Write 2014, Linda Cracknell and Sara Maitland on Landscape Writing , Saturday 12th April
Linda Cracknell and Sara Maitland will appear at Aye Write! to discuss the elements of nature, elemental forces, science and superstition that are inherent in their writing.
In Linda’s stunning debut … - Aye Write 2014: The Untold Story – By Our Own Tongues, 11th April, A Commonwealth Writers Conversation
The Untold Story – By Our Own Tongues
Mitchell Library
11th April, 4 – 5.30 p.m.
A Commonwealth Writers Conversation in partnership with the British Council and in association with The Gaelic Book … - Alex Gray Book Launch, Waterstone’s, Sauchiehall Street, 13th March
Alex Gray Book Launch
Waterstones Sauchiehall St
The Bird That Did Not Sing
Thursday, March 13, 2014 6:00pm
Come to the launch of Alex Gray’s stunning new Lorimer novel, set against the backdrop of … - Seize the Day: 2014 Inaugural Andrew Carnegie Lecture, University of Glasgow, 17th March
2014 Inaugural Andrew Carnegie Lecture: “Seize the Day”
Public lecture by Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson.
Monday 17th March. Starts at 6pm (doors 5.30pm) Ends 7.30pm. Bute Hall, Main Building, University of Glasgow, Glasgow … - The Fail Better March, McChuills, 13th March, 2014
The Fail Better March
McChuills
Thursday, March 13, 2014, 8 p.m. Spring is sprung, the grass is riz. Here’s some poetry!
Bloody great poetry actually, from Ms Broad hersel, RACHEL MCCRUM
And then some … - From Glasgow to Saturn Journal Launch, 10 March 2014
From Glasgow to Saturn Journal Launch No 33
Monday, March 10, 2014 – 7:45pm To celebrate the triumphant launch of Issue 33 of From Glasgow to Saturn Journal, our first print … - Louise Welsh: A Lovely Way To Burn, Book Launch, Waterstone’s Sauchiehall St, 20th March
Book launch Louise Welsh
A Lovely Way to Burn
Waterstone’s Sauchiehall Street
Thursday, 20 March 2014, 6:00PM
Tickets £2/£1 with loyalty card
A Lovely Way to Burn is the first outbreak in the Plague Times … - Spring Planning Meeting Glasgow University Willowbank Community Garden, Tchai Ovna, 5th March
Spring Planning Meeting Glasgow University Willowbank Community Garden
Wednesday 5th March 7 p.m.
Come along to our spring planning meeting.
We’re going to be planning our planting for the spring season, and discussing … - Turbo Valve Journal, The Poetry Club, 11th April
Valve journal Friday, April 11, 2014, 7:30pm
Your favourite literary journal (right?) is having a night of fun at The Poetry Club to celebrate all the good people we’ve come across since … - In Process with J David Simons: Scottish Writers’ Centre 4th March, 2014. CCA
J David Simons Scottish Writers’ Centre
CCA
Tue 4 March 2014
7pm, £6 (£3), FREE to SWC members No booking required
Glasgow-born author J. David Simons has been a lawyer, charity administrator, cotton farmer, … - WORD PLAY @ the Tron, Wednesday 5th March, 2014
Wednesday, March 5, 2014, 7:30pm
WORD PLAY is in its usual home this Wednesday 5th March 2014, Tron Theatre, 68 Trongate, G1 5HB Glasgow. from 8-late.
Theme – ‘Dreamscapes and Mandrakes’
Featured Artist … - Two Jamaican Poets read at University of Glasgow, Tanya Shirley and Kei Miller, 5th March
Hugh Fraser Room, University of Glasgow, Wolfson Building, University Avenue G12 8QQ
Tanya ShirleyTanya Shirley was born and lives in Jamaica. She is a graduate student and teacher in the Department …
- Another Kind of North: poems from and about Finland. Tonight Tuesday 25th Feb. CCA
‘Another Kind of North: poems from and about Finland’
Tuesday 25th February 2014, 7pm to 8.30pm, CCA Cinema Room, Glasgow
With: Donald Adamson, Aila Juvonen, Liz Niven and Gerry Loose
CCA,350 Sauchiehall Street, … - Call for submissions: Commonwealth Voices: Glasgow 2014
Commonwealth Voices: Glasgow 2014
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS:
FICTION; CREATIVE NON-FICTION; ESSAYS; POETRY; FLASH FICTION; DRAMA
Commonwealth Voices: Glasgow 2014 is an exciting chance to have your work broadcast on Glasgow University’s SubCity Radio. … - Write it! Script Reading Night, The Glad Cafe 4th March
The Glad Cafe presents: Write It!
Tuesday 4 March @ The Glad Cafe, Glasgow
Our popular quarterly script reading night! If you have a scene or 5 minute play you’d like to … - Glasgow Film Festival 2014, Tae Think Again: Rethinking Identity in Contemporary Scotland, 26th February
Tae Think Again: Rethinking Identity in Contemporary ScotlandN/C 12+
Wednesday 26 February, CCA
A response to the upcoming referendum on Scottish independence, this symposium curated by artist Rachel Maclean intends to delve … - Glasgow Film Festival 2014, Andy Diggle and Jock in Conversation, CCA, Tuesday 25th February
Andy Diggle and Jock In Conversation
Tuesday 25 February 8 p.m. CCA, Sauchiehall Street
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Comic book writer Andy Diggle and artist Jock (Mark Simpson) are two of the most important … - Aye Write Book Festival 2014, William McIlvanney, Godfather of Tartan Noir, 5th April
William McIlvanney
5 Apr 2014 • 7:30 P.M – 8:30 P.M • Mitchell Library
The godfather of tartan noir returns to Aye Write! to discuss his career.The godfather of tartan noir. Whitbread …
- Aye Write Book Festival 2014, Stewart Conn: A Glaswegian Edinburgh Makar, 5th April
Stewart Conn: A Glaswegian Edinburgh Makar
5 Apr 2014 • 4:30 P.M – 5:30 P.M • Mitchell Library
The work of Glasgow born Edinburgh Makar Stewart Conn reflect the dual inheritance of … - Aye Write Festival 2014, Glasgow: Muriel Spark’s Finishing School for Writers, 5th April
Muriel Spark’s Finishing School for Writers
5 Apr 2014 • 3:00 P.M – 4:00 P.M • Mitchell Library
Meaghan Delahunt, Zoe Strachan and Alan Taylor reflect on the place of Creative Writing … - Aye Write Festival Glasgow 2014: Scotland and England: What’s the difference? 5th April
Scotland and England: What’s the difference?
5 Apr 2014 • 3:00 P.M – 4:00 P.M • Mitchell Library
Lesley Riddoch, Michael Fry and Rory Stewart discuss how distinct Scotland and England really … - Aye Write Glasgow 2014: Watching The Detectives: Serial Crime
Watching The Detectives: Serial Crime
5 Apr 2014 • 1:30 P.M – 2:30 P.M •
Mitchell Library, North Street, G3 7DN
Three of the country’s finest crime writers discuss how to keep long … - Aye Write Festival 2014, lan Bissett: Modern Men 4th April
Luke Brown and Alan Bissett: Modern Men
4 Apr 2014 • 7:30 P.M – 8:30 P.M •
Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN
Two novelists whose work often talks about what it … - Aye Write Festival Glasgow: Glasgow Celebrates Mandela, 4th April
Glasgow Celebrates Mandela
4 Apr 2014 • 7:30 P.M – 9:00 P.M •
Mitchell Library, North St, Glasgow G3 7DN
In this special event, those who knew Mandela offer their recollections about the … - Aye Write Festival 2014: Remembering Iain Banks 4th April
Remembering Iain Banks
4 Apr 2014 • 6:00 P.M – 7:00 P.M • Mitchell Library
In this special celebration, we pay tribute to one of the true greats of modern Scottish literature.Iain …
- Glasgow Film Festival 2014: Fjanna, spoken word, song and films of Shetland
Fjanna N/C 18+
Saturday 22 February 9 p.m.
CCA
Buy tickets
Join us for a drink at the Fjanna, a cabaret-style evening of spoken word performance and song to a backdrop of films from … - Muse at St Louis: Viv Gee 12th March
Lads welcome, of course.
St Louis, 734 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow, Glasgow City G11 6RD - The Hobsbaum Memorial Workshops, Glasgow
A major new literary initiative aimed at younger or new writers in Glasgow and environs.
Christopher Agee, Keith Wright Literary Fellow at the University of Strathclyde, has already established the very popular … - Literary Lunchtimes Cafe Gandolfi Feb/March 2014
Literary Lunchtimes Cafe Gandolfi
Sponsored by the School of Humanities, University of Strathclyde.
An Audience with Bernard McLaverty
Wednesday, 26th February @1pm
One of Ireland’s greatset prose-writers, long resident in Glasgow, reads from … - Poetry Launch Night Glasgow: The Last Supper
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
6:00pm until 10:00pm
The Record Factory, 17 Byres Road, G11 5RD
This is an invitation to a brand new poetry night like no other in Glasgow’s west end on … - Lesley Riddoch and her book Blossom – What Scotland Needs To Flourish
Lesley Riddoch read from her book, Blossom, last night at The Muse at St Louis. This is a great night with a mixture of new writers reading short pieces, more …
- Michael Schmidt, Caroline Bird and Michael Pedersen, 19th February, Neu Reekie
Three leading poets read from their work in the delightful surroundings of The Sutton Gallery,Edinburgh
Wednesday 19th February, 7:00pm until 9:30pm
Michael Schmidt OBE FRSL is a Mexican-British poet, author, scholar and … - Creative Writing ClassesL University of Strathclyde, Spring 2014
- Wee Write! Glasgow’s Book Festival for Children and Young People 2014
Part of Aye Write Festival 4-12 April 2014
Wee Write takes place 5 – 11 March, 2014
In 2014, for the first time ever, Glasgow will play host to Wee Write!, a … - GFF: Laptop Guy; Graphic Novel Launch, CCA, 23rd February
Glasgow Film FestivalLaptop Guy, Graphic Novel Launch
Sun 23 February 20146.30pm, FREE on the door
CCA Festival Club
Admission will be allocated on a first come, first served basisWhat happens when a creator …
- CCA: John Romita Jr Masterclass 25th February, 2014
Part of Glasgow Film Festival
John Romita Jr Masterclass
25th February 8 p.m.
£8/ Conc. £6.50
Comic book artist John Romita Jr discusses his varied work within the comics industry – beginning his careers … - GFF: 1939 Hooray for Hollywood: Illustrated Talk 22nd Feb. GFT
1939: Hooray for HollywoodN/C 5+
Saturday 22 February 10.15 a.m.
GFT, 12 Rose Street
Andy Dougan, lecturer in the Screen Department at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, shares our belief that 1939 was …
- Miracle Poetry Competition 2014: the theme is Mask
Open until 30th April 2014 SUBMISSIONS
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- The Muse at St Louis, Literature and Music, Glasgow: Lesley Riddoch 19th February
Lesley Riddoch discussing her book Blossom, What Scotland Needs to Flourish
Wednesday 19th February 8 p.m.
Host Linda Jackson
Music from Jim Byrne
St Louis Bar and Cafe, 734 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow, Glasgow City … - Scar Tissue by Peter Russell: Love is in the air, Poetry and Stories of Love by Glasgow Writers.
Scar Tissue
(Peter Russell)
The heart’s first infection is the deepest
And its memory when young is blindest
When kisses course our bloodstream the sweetest
And lovers are the wildest, and the kindest.
Youth gives strength, … - Federation of Writers Scotland – Vernal Equinox Competitions
Federation of Writers – Vernal Equinox Competitions
Friday, March 21, 2014
The prize money for first prize in each category to £50. The competition closes on 21 March and has three categories: … - ‘Mixing The Colours’ Creative Writing Workshop with Magi Gibson, Women’s Library Glasgow
Saturday, March 1, 2014 – 1:00pm until 4:00pm
Saturday 1st March and Saturday 15th March 2014, 1pm to 4.00pm, Glasgow Women’s Library, 23 Landressy Street, Bridgeton, GlasgowG40 1BP : ‘Mixing The … - Glasgow Poetry Event: The Last Men on Mercury Tour, Iota Gallery, Partick 15th Feb 2014
The Last Men On Mercury Tour
Saturday 15th February, 2014 – 7 p.m.
Iota Gallery, Hyndland Street, Partick, G11
Poetry Readings
Ian BamforthDavid KinclochPeter McCareyPeter MansonRichard Price
Create and leave a Valentine message for your … - The Accelerator, Open Word, Poetry, The Roxy 171, Glasgow 13th February
Verbalist Performance Poetry
Roxy 171,
13th February, 2014 8.30 – 10.30
£3/£4
- Scottish Writers’ Centre: In Process with J David Simons, CCA
Scottish Writers’ Centre:In Process with J David Simons
CCA
Tue 4 March 20147pm, £6 (£3), FREE to SWC membersNo booking required
Glasgow-born author J. David Simons has been a lawyer, charity administrator, cotton …
- Scottish Writers’ Centre: Another Kind of North Tue 25 February 2014 CCA
Scottish Writers’ Centre:Another Kind of North
Tue 25 February 20147pm, £6 (£3), FREE for SWC membersNo booking required
Poet and translator Donald Adamson, winner of The Herald Millennium Poetry Prize launches his …
- Glasgow Film Festival A Portrait of Robert Alan Jamieson, CCA 22nd Feb
Glasgow Film FestivalA Portrait of Robert Alan Jamieson
CCA
Sat 22 February 20143.30pm, £5 (Festival for a Fiver), TheatreAges 8+Book online / 0141 332 6535
Novelist and poet, Robert Alan Jamieson grew up …
- Love Words at GOMA, Thursday 13th February, Federation of Writers Scotland
Thursday 13th February – 2:00pm until 6:30pm
GOMA Library, Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow G1 3AH
Love Words is an event organised by the Federation of Writers (Scotland) and which takes place in … - Clyde Steamer Memories Part 1 DVD Video History Scotland
Clyde Steamer Memories Part 1
Henry Bell and his famous ship The Comet, the first ship to successfully harness steam power for navigation, ushered in the age of steam navigation – … - New Writing Showcase, Old Hairdressers, Glasgow, 1st March, 2014
New Writing Showcase Saturday, March 1, 2014 The Old Hairdressers Octavius Magazine, Far Off Places and From Glasgow to Saturn Journal have teamed up to bring you an afternoon of …
- Woodlands Garden Glasgow: Sustainable Transport Film and Discussion
Active Travel Film and Discussion Event
Woodlands Garden
Thursday, February 20, 2014
7:00pm until 9:00pm
Seminar Room 1, Wolfson Medical Building, University Avenue, G12 8QQ
We will be showing a series of short films looking … - Love is in the Air: Stories of Love and Spring: Springtime on Spetses, Mary Irvine
Springtime on Spetses
by Mary Irvine
In Spring the winter clothes are packed away and the summer ones unpacked, smelling of naphlia. The island is awash with the colours of wild flowers … - Shadows of the City; Glasgow’s Lost Mansions and Houses by Dan Sweeney.
Dan Sweeney’s book, ‘Shadows of the City; Glasgow’s Lost Mansions and Houses’, illustrates and describes 101 mansions and houses which have been lost to the city.
The context of their development … - WORD PLAY @ the Tron, Spoken Word and Music, Wednesday 5th February
WORD PLAY is in its usual home this Wednesday 5th February 2014, 8 p.m.
Tron Theatre, 68 Trongate, G1 5HB Glasgow. from 8-late.
Theme – ‘Love among the Carnivores … - Muse at St Louis: Spoken Word and Music – 19th February, 2014
The word is out about the Muse@St Louis.
Wednesday 19th February
Linda Jackson hosts special literary night with guest Lesley Riddoch
This will be a very topical and energising evening with music from … - Writing: Stage to Page, Glasgow
Stage to Page takes place on the last Monday of each month at 7pm, usually in the CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JD, although sometimes the collective venture out …
- John Sessions in Conversation, Glasgow Film Festival, 22nd February, 2014
John Sessions in Conversation
GFTSaturday 22 February 4 p.m.
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From Spitting Image to Stella Street, and from Gangs of New York to The Iron Lady and recent box-office hit Filth … - Kevin P. Gilday: Notes From A Quarter-Life Crisis (Live Recording)
24th January, 2014 8 p.m. The Roxy After successful runs at the Southside Fringe, the Edinburgh Festival and other special appearances, Notes From A Quarter-Life Crisis returns to Glasgow for …
- Gum: Second Hand Book Fair Bank Street Cafe 28th January
Glasgow University Magazine (GUM) is hosting a second hand book fair.
Bank Street Cafe Bar, 52 Bank Street, Hillhead, G 12
Tuesday 28th January
Between 1-4pm.
There’s a limited number of spaces available for … - Free Vettriano Creative Writing Workshops with Brian Whittingham, February, 2014
FREE VETTRIANO CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS
Class details as follows:-
FREE writing workshops for adults Thurs 6th Feb 2-4pm, Sat 8th Feb 10am – 12 noon and Thurs 13th Feb 2 – 4pm.
Kelvingrove …
- Lara Pawson at Creative Conversations
- Jim and Pat’s West End Chat: Podcast with Magi Gibson, poet, writer and creative writing tutor
- Stories and Poems by Glasgow Writers
- Ten Writers Telling Lies Book and CD
- Interview with Filmaker Samir Mehanovic – Calum Maclean
- Mary Irvine – writer and philhellene
- Stuart Cosgrove Glasgow Writer
- Glass Nylons and Woollen Combinations by Christina Byrne
- Glasgow Writers: Graeme Macrae Burnet– nominated for Man Booker
- Spoken Word Events in Glasgow courtesy of Stephen Watt
- Writers’ Groups in and around Glasgow
- GFF15 William McIlvanney, Living With Words – review Pat Byr