OPEN LIST
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APOLOGY: The date heading lor entries on Thursday 16 February was omitted lrom last issue's Open List. We apologise to readers and organisations lor inconvenience caused by this mistake.
FRIDAY 24
I Norwegian Week: Jan with Masqualero Glasgow Society of Musicians. 73 Berkeley Street. Glasgow. Info: 334 9113. 8pm. £5. The successful ‘hip-jazz‘ quintet represent their country on the 14th day of the longest week ever experienced in Glasgow.
W I Campaign tor a Scottish Assembly: Scottish Education Seminar Transport & General Workers' Union. Bath Street (opposite King's Theatre). Glasgow. Info: 332 9700/227 3670. l0.30am—4.30pm. £1 (50p). Subtitled "Towards a Positive Future‘. this seminar features six guest speakers including Rose Galt ofthe General Teaching Council. Mary Rose Caden ofthe Educational Institute for Scotland. and four lecturers directly involved in further education. The seminar stems from concern about the immediate crisis in Scottish Education. and from the belief that a Scottish Assembly would have extensive control over education.
I Edinburgh Peace Festival University Societies Centre. The Pleasance. Info: 556 1083/2284129. 10.15am—6pm. Free. Last of three Saturdays partly sponsored by Edinburgh District Council. ‘We want to highlight .' says chairperson Joni Wilson. ‘not the arms race but what individual people see as threats in their own life: like child abuse. Section 28. AIDS and soon.’ Now in its third year. the Festival is always different and still developing. Events as follows:
The Spiritual Dimension oi the Struggle lor Peace 10. 15am—6pm. Third all-day multi-dcnominational session. with an Interfaith Act of Worship 1.45— 1 .30pm. Cheviot Room.
Exhibitions Relevant to the Day’s Seminars and Workshops 10.30am—2pm. Highland Room.
Peace and Security: New Visions- Old Power Structures 10.30am—12.30pm. Video introduction followed by presentations by Dr Hugh Miall of ()xford Research Group and Dr Morris Bradley of Strathclyde University. Ochil Room.
Nature In Crisis 10.45am—noon. A visual presentation about environmental threats by Paul Ilofscth of Norway‘s Environment Ministry. introduced by the Royal Consul-General to Scotland. Dag Mark Ulnes. and followed by an open
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discussion chaired by Li'srcolumnist Sheena McDonald. Theatre. Latin-American Songs and Stories llam—noon. Told and sung by Paul Baker. Lounge.
Videos relevant to the day’s workshops and other presentations 1 1am—3pm. Sinclair Room.
Environmental Concerns ol the People of Scotland: 1989 Roadshow Launch at
12. 15pm. followed at 1.45pm by an Inaugural Meeting. Theatre.
Peacepower Experiential Workshop (Part Two) A continuation of last week's session. led by Lee Gershuny. ()chil Room.
Peoples In Conllict 2—6pm. (Part One) ‘Divided Communities': the causes and effects of regional conflicts. Led by Dr Tom Gallacher of Bradford's School of Peace Studies. 2—4pm. (Part Two) ‘Paths to Peace': discussion led by Quaker Steve Williams. who has been a reconciliation worker in Belfast. 4—6pm. llighland Room.
Third World Debt: Causes and Solutions 2.15—4pm. Dr Donald Stewart leadsthis workshop. Somerville Room.
Pompiti Finds A Needle 3—5pm. David Purves gives two one-hour readings from a play for children of all ages written in Scots language.
International Ceilidh 5—7pm. Lively family participation performance to close the Festival. £2 (£1 '. children free if accompanied).
I Norwegian Week: Carnival on Ice Summit Ice Rink. Minerva Way. Glasgow. Info: 334 91 13. 5—7pm. followed by mulled wine and disco. £2.50. Scandanavian skating display. after which traditional Nordic warming techniques will be employed ttpstairs.
I Norwegian Week: SAGA Night Students‘ Union. University Avenue. Glasgow. Info: 33491 13. 9pm. £7.
I Painting From Fairy Tales Salisbury Centre. 2 Salisbury Road. Edinburgh. 667 5438. 1(lam-5pm. £25 (£20) for two days. .lan Bundy leads a workshop designed to exploit the healing power ofcolour. using the colours ofthe ‘night rainbow‘ in conjunction with the therapeutic themes of fairy stories.
I Astrology: Jungian Archetypes The Astrology Centre. 60 St Stephen Street. Edinburgh. 225 2779. 1 lam. £10. Anna Estaroth demonstrates the relationship between astrology and Jungian psychology.
I Painting From Fairy Tales Salisbury Centre. 2 Salisbury Road. Edinburgh. 667 5438. 10am—lpm. See above. Sat 25 for details.
I Norwegian Week: Final Party Students‘ Union. University Avenue. Glasgow. Info: 33491 13. 8pm. £3. The Vikingssay goodbye in style.
MONDAY 27
I Adult Learning Project: ‘People' Photography'Course Adult Learning Project. 184 Dalry Road. Edinburgh. 337 5442. 10am-1pm; 2—5pm. Free. Aspecial. three-week project which offers training in portrait photography to the unemployed. Those who enjoy it can. if they choose. go on to participate in the Scotland and its People project (see panel). I Lecture: ‘Navoc In Heaven’: The Colourlul Arts 01 Peking Opera Lecture Theatre. National Museum of Scotland. Chambers Street. Edinburgh. Info: 225 7534 ext 219. 12.45—1.30pm. Free. though seats may be reserved for 50p. Jane Wilkinson on Oriental operatic opulence. Part ofthe Year of the Snake series.
TUESDAY 28
I Border Ballads at Dalhousie Dalhousie Castle Ilotel. near Bonnyrigg. Info: 031 4402210ext222. 7.15pm. Free. Dr Michael Robson explores the fertile oral tradition which once existed in the Borders through romantic and historical ballads collected by Walter Scott. With readings by Midlothian Writer In Residence Kathleen Jamie.
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SCDLND AND ITS \ PEOPLE —WHAT’S HAPPENING TO US?
‘How can we understand our culture it we don’t know its history?’ This is the question Education Workers Stan Reeves and Rob Roon have been trying to address with projects they have initiated at Edinburgh’s Adult Learning Project in Gorgy/Dalry. Past projects,
all or which have been based on everyday popular concerns, include television humour and soap operas.
Following the principles oi Brazilian educator Paulo Friere, they have traditionally used photographic images as local points to stimulate discussion. Images must, however, rellect local experience il they are to provoke uselul communication. To this end, they have already collected a library ol several thousand images.
Anyone is welcome to become involved in the current project, which besides promoting learning in the iield of portrait photography (see listings) has begun investigations oi contemporary Scots literature and traditional music. The weekly meetings are tree, and resources and materials are supplied.
The ultimate aims are to provide education and publication resources, to mount a major exhibition lor Glasgow 1990 and to initiate a national adult education programme. It you wish to participate, or want more details, contact Stan Reeves or Rob Noon on 337 5442.
How Far have We Advanced in Criminal Detection? Boyd Orr Building. University Avenue. Glasgow: Info: 339 8855 ext 4240. 1.15pm. Free. The appropriately named Prof A.A. Watson looks seriously at the clues left by Conan Doyle‘s detective for modern forensic investigators. with close reference to some recent Glaswegian cases solved through Holmesian principles.
I Mountaineering: Charakusa Peaks Dining Hall. Students‘ L'nion. University Avenue. Glasgow. Info: 954 6874. 7.30pm. £2 (£1). A slide presentation by David Ilamilton. which tells the storyof his assault. with a small expedition. on unclimbed 20.000-foot peaks in Northern Pakistan.
WEDNESDAY 1
I Anti Poll-Tax Meeting Drummond l Iigh School. Cochran Terrace. Edinburgh. Info: 5576045. 7.30pm. Free. ()n the day the Council will send out the first demands for payment of Community Charge. Broughton and lnverleith Anti Poll-Tax Group hold a public meeting. All welcome.
I Anti Poll-Tax Meeting Stockbritlge Primary School. llamilton Place. Edinburgh. Info: 557 2940. 7.30—9pm. Free. Stockbridge and New Town Anti Poll-Tax Group are also marking the date with a public meeting to promote their non-payment campaign.
I European Poetry In Scotland I’oetry Association of Scotland. 27 George Square. Edinburgh. Info: 334 5241. 7.30pm. £1 (Member. Student. [31340 free). Translator and critic Peter France talks about Scottish writers translating European material.
I Latin-American and Ballroom Dancing For The Unemployed Springwell 1 louse. Ardmillan Terrace. lidinburgh. 337 1971. 11am—1pm. Free. Iixperienccd dance instructorsJim Legget and \‘i lidgaroffer tuition in tango. quickstep c! «I as part of Springwell llouse‘s ‘I’ositivcly Unemployed' project. ()tbcr arts courses alsooflcred: phone for details.
I Lecture: The Chinese in Britain Lecture Theatre. National Museum ofScotland. Chambers Street. lidinburgh. Info: 225 7534 ext 219. Shun Au of the Roundabout Centre and May Fong ol‘l.othian Community Relations Council discuss immigrant communities as part ofthe Year of the Snake series.
I Well Woman Centre: Stress St Brides Community Centre. ()rwell Terrace. Edinburgh. 337 5543. 7.30—9.3(lpm. Free. Adrienne Sillar leads a session on how to recognise and anticipate stress in your life.
THURSDAY 2
I Careers lor the 1990's Scotland Exhibition SECC. I‘innieston. Glasgow. Info: ()1 464 4129. 10am—5pm. Free. An exhibition of employers. aimed at anyone looking for careers information. School-leavers. graduates. parents and job-changers all welcome.
I Edinburgh Bisexual Group: Newcomers‘ Night Lesbian and Gay Centre. 58a Broughton Street. Edinburgh. 557 3620. 8pm. Free. This month‘s first session is. as ever. designed to welcome and offer support to newcomers. All welcome.
I Well Woman Centre: Open session. St Brides Community Centre. ()rwell Terrace. lidinburgh. 337 5543. 9.30am—noon. Free. All women welcome to drop in. The cafe isopen.
FRIDAY 3
I Adult Learning Project: ‘People' Photography Course 184 Dalry Road. Edinburgh. 337 5442. l0am—lpm; 2—5pm. See above. Mon 27 for details.
I Careers lor the 1990’s Scotland Exhibition SECC. Finnieston. Glasgow. Info: 01 464 4129. 10am—5pm. Free. See above.Thurs 2 for details.
28 The List 24 February — 9 March